Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... in the lightest areas of print head nozzles Page 2 Gradations and blends become smoother as resolution and droplet control are used in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of a photograph. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with high...
... in the lightest areas of print head nozzles Page 2 Gradations and blends become smoother as resolution and droplet control are used in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of a photograph. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with high...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... ink jet paper. Solution Turn on the printer and try printing again. Check the instructions in Chapter 1 to make sure the cable is not correctly connected to the Stylus RIP standalone or server Macintosh. Also make sure you may receive. See your printer documentation...printer (included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM). If you're working with scanned images, check the scanner software settings. Try cleaning the print head with the utilities provided with your printer, then print a few lines to check your printer documentation for instructions. Run the print head...
... ink jet paper. Solution Turn on the printer and try printing again. Check the instructions in Chapter 1 to make sure the cable is not correctly connected to the Stylus RIP standalone or server Macintosh. Also make sure you may receive. See your printer documentation...printer (included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM). If you're working with scanned images, check the scanner software settings. Try cleaning the print head with the utilities provided with your printer, then print a few lines to check your printer documentation for instructions. Run the print head...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... files in the right folder. EPSON Stylus RIP takes a long time before printing starts Possible cause Your system needs more RAM. The print head nozzles are downloaded with the .ps or .prn extension. If the page is missing a font, EPSON Stylus RIP will process faster with the .ps or .prn extension. See your printer documentation for instructions. Upgrade...
... files in the right folder. EPSON Stylus RIP takes a long time before printing starts Possible cause Your system needs more RAM. The print head nozzles are downloaded with the .ps or .prn extension. If the page is missing a font, EPSON Stylus RIP will process faster with the .ps or .prn extension. See your printer documentation for instructions. Upgrade...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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...on your system and selected in your application to be able to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your system. If none of the installed files or folders. Solution Check your printer documentation for instructions on creating a color document. Troubleshooting You see Chapters 2 and...for your application's Page Setup dialog box. If you restart the program. Your Stylus RIP Preferences and tmp folders are available for instructions on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge. 5-6 Follow the steps in your application. Turn off Font Substitution in...
...on your system and selected in your application to be able to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your system. If none of the installed files or folders. Solution Check your printer documentation for instructions on creating a color document. Troubleshooting You see Chapters 2 and...for your application's Page Setup dialog box. If you restart the program. Your Stylus RIP Preferences and tmp folders are available for instructions on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge. 5-6 Follow the steps in your application. Turn off Font Substitution in...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... EPS and TIFF files do not print Possible cause These files cannot be processed directly by Stylus RIP. Solution Turn off your printer's PPD from PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 (Windows) Possible cause Your PostScript printer PPD file is interrupting the printing process. Solution Copy your screen saver.... directory. See your printer documentation for a set resolution and size. Bitmap images or clip art looks jagged Possible cause You are processed for instructions. EPS art files produce higher-quality images than bitmap art, especially when enlarged. The print head nozzles are clogged....
... EPS and TIFF files do not print Possible cause These files cannot be processed directly by Stylus RIP. Solution Turn off your printer's PPD from PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 (Windows) Possible cause Your PostScript printer PPD file is interrupting the printing process. Solution Copy your screen saver.... directory. See your printer documentation for a set resolution and size. Bitmap images or clip art looks jagged Possible cause You are processed for instructions. EPS art files produce higher-quality images than bitmap art, especially when enlarged. The print head nozzles are clogged....
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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...4-6 Memory errors, 5-3 Missing colors, 5-6 Monitor, Stylus RIP, 2-17 to 2-18 N Network configuration, Macintosh, 1-3 to 1-5 Network Name setting, Macintosh, 2-4 Network printing, Windows, 3-11 to 3-12, 4-10 Non-PostScript printing, 2 O Options, print Macintosh, 2-10 to 2-14 Windows, 4-3 to...PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript printing, when to use, 1 to 2 Preferences Macintosh, 2-4 to 2-5 Windows, 4-11 to 4-12 Press Simulation setting Macintosh, 1-9, 2-10 to 2-13 Windows, 4-7 Print files, folder, 4-11 to 4-12 Print head, maintenance, 5-2 Print jobs...
...4-6 Memory errors, 5-3 Missing colors, 5-6 Monitor, Stylus RIP, 2-17 to 2-18 N Network configuration, Macintosh, 1-3 to 1-5 Network Name setting, Macintosh, 2-4 Network printing, Windows, 3-11 to 3-12, 4-10 Non-PostScript printing, 2 O Options, print Macintosh, 2-10 to 2-14 Windows, 4-3 to...PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript printing, when to use, 1 to 2 Preferences Macintosh, 2-4 to 2-5 Windows, 4-11 to 4-12 Press Simulation setting Macintosh, 1-9, 2-10 to 2-13 Windows, 4-7 Print files, folder, 4-11 to 4-12 Print head, maintenance, 5-2 Print jobs...
Printer Basics
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...Roll 54 Removing and Storing Roll Paper 56 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 57 Cleaning the Print Head 57 Using the Head Cleaning Utility 58 Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 59 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 60 iv Using ...PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings 24 Using PhotoEnhance 24 Using Custom Settings 25 Using Advanced Settings 25 Using Advanced Color Management 26 Printing CMYK Format Files 26 Using Color Management Profiles 26 Using Special Papers 27 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo...
...Roll 54 Removing and Storing Roll Paper 56 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 57 Cleaning the Print Head 57 Using the Head Cleaning Utility 58 Using the Control Panel to Clean the Print Head 59 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 60 iv Using ...PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings 24 Using PhotoEnhance 24 Using Custom Settings 25 Using Advanced Settings 25 Using Advanced Color Management 26 Printing CMYK Format Files 26 Using Color Management Profiles 26 Using Special Papers 27 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo...
Printer Basics
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... Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer PROBLEM SOLVING Diagnosing Printer Problems Checking the Control Panel Lights Running a Printer Check Identifying Printer Parts Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software Problems with Printing Problems Getting Good Print Quality Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Uninstalling...
... Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer PROBLEM SOLVING Diagnosing Printer Problems Checking the Control Panel Lights Running a Printer Check Identifying Printer Parts Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software Problems with Printing Problems Getting Good Print Quality Problems with Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Uninstalling...
Printer Basics
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... on your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets in this can cause leakage. This could damage the print head. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to service the printer yourself. This may inhibit normal operation and printing. s In these ink cartridges, the IC chip retains a variety of the cartridge. Don't switch off the power...
... on your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets in this can cause leakage. This could damage the print head. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to service the printer yourself. This may inhibit normal operation and printing. s In these ink cartridges, the IC chip retains a variety of the cartridge. Don't switch off the power...
Printer Basics
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.... Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or the surrounding area. s Store ink cartridges in reduced print quality. For best results, use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton; s After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is needed to warm...
.... Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or the surrounding area. s Store ink cartridges in reduced print quality. For best results, use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton; s After bringing an ink cartridge inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is needed to warm...
Printer Basics
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... they can decline. You can clean the print head in either of the following ways: s using the printer's control panel buttons, as described on your printer for : s cleaning the print head (below) s replacing an ink cartridge (on page 61) s aligning the print head (on page 64) s cleaning the printer (on page 65) s transporting the printer (on page 66) For more details...
... they can decline. You can clean the print head in either of the following ways: s using the printer's control panel buttons, as described on your printer for : s cleaning the print head (below) s replacing an ink cartridge (on page 61) s aligning the print head (on page 64) s cleaning the printer (on page 65) s transporting the printer (on page 66) For more details...
Printer Basics
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Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in Windows NT). 3. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Follow the instructions on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. Head Cleaning button Never turn off . (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Make sure paper is turned on the screen...
Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in Windows NT). 3. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Follow the instructions on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean. Head Cleaning button Never turn off . (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Make sure paper is turned on the screen...
Printer Basics
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.... If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 73. cleaning button Never turn the printer off . (If an ink out light is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head. (See page 67 for three seconds. Using the Control Panel to Clean... the Print Head Follow the steps below to clean the print head again. Make sure the printer is turned on page 16...
.... If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 73. cleaning button Never turn the printer off . (If an ink out light is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head. (See page 67 for three seconds. Using the Control Panel to Clean... the Print Head Follow the steps below to clean the print head again. Make sure the printer is turned on page 16...
Printer Basics
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...Make sure paper is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. 8. If the pattern is loaded in the printer, click the Nozzle Check button, and click Next. If your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in the Printers window. If any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check...horizontal and straight vertical line should look something like this allows any dried ink to Settings, then select Printers. It should be complete, with Windows, click Start, point to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Or, with no gaps in...
...Make sure paper is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. 8. If the pattern is loaded in the printer, click the Nozzle Check button, and click Next. If your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in the Printers window. If any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check...horizontal and straight vertical line should look something like this allows any dried ink to Settings, then select Printers. It should be complete, with Windows, click Start, point to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. Windows: Click the Utility tab. Or, with no gaps in...
Printer Basics
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When the light stays on the package: Printer EPSON Stylus Photo 870 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge U.S. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have obtained a replacement; and Latin America: T007201 U.S. and Latin America: T007201 U.S. Other products may cause damage to your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 ...
When the light stays on the package: Printer EPSON Stylus Photo 870 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge U.S. If print quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have obtained a replacement; and Latin America: T007201 U.S. and Latin America: T007201 U.S. Other products may cause damage to your dealer or call (800) 873-7766 ...
Printer Basics
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... Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. Follow these steps to see which ink cartridge you must complete all the way. orange ink cartridge replacement button To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. If ink gets on your eyes, flush...
... Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it carefully. Follow these steps to see which ink cartridge you must complete all the way. orange ink cartridge replacement button To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. If ink gets on your eyes, flush...
Printer Basics
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..., point to a local port, not on . Your printer must be connected to Settings, then select Printers. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in place. (The color clamp is loaded. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in Windows NT). 64 The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the...
..., point to a local port, not on . Your printer must be connected to Settings, then select Printers. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in place. (The color clamp is loaded. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in Windows NT). 64 The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the...
Printer Basics
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..., you should clean it several times a year. You see the Utility menu. Clean the exterior of the best Print Head Alignment button aligned pattern following the instructions on the test page. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with a soft, damp cloth. 5. Remove all the paper from the choices on the screen. Follow the...
..., you should clean it several times a year. You see the Utility menu. Clean the exterior of the best Print Head Alignment button aligned pattern following the instructions on the test page. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with a soft, damp cloth. 5. Remove all the paper from the choices on the screen. Follow the...
Printer Basics
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... you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 64). 66 Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support.... 4. Push in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head...
... you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 64). 66 Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support.... 4. Push in the output tray extensions and close the printer cover. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head...
Printer Basics
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..., contact your dealer or EPSON; Make sure you need to print. s Turn off When an ink out light comes on, you have a replacement cartridge. P is on S flashes and B and A are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. B or A are on P and...
..., contact your dealer or EPSON; Make sure you need to print. s Turn off When an ink out light comes on, you have a replacement cartridge. P is on S flashes and B and A are curled, creased, old, stuck together, or too thin. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. B or A are on P and...