Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to the page, based on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are registered trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of Seiko Epson Corporation. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module...
... never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to the page, based on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are registered trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of Seiko Epson Corporation. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... representative, please refer to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your printer's specific technical support telephone number. The following information ready: Product name (EPSON Stylus RIP) Product serial number (located...printer's documentation for dealer referral. 6 EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use these services, you must have the following table lists the contact information: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON...
... representative, please refer to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your printer's specific technical support telephone number. The following information ready: Product name (EPSON Stylus RIP) Product serial number (located...printer's documentation for dealer referral. 6 EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use these services, you must have the following table lists the contact information: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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Once the printer is installed correctly. Installing EPSON Stylus RIP for Macintosh Checking the Printer Before you install the EPSON Stylus RIP software, follow the instructions in the printer. See your printer's documentation for instructions. (Not every printer has a network interface card option.) Load paper, install ink cartridges, and allow your printer to complete its entire ink charging cycle. Run a printer self test...
Once the printer is installed correctly. Installing EPSON Stylus RIP for Macintosh Checking the Printer Before you install the EPSON Stylus RIP software, follow the instructions in the printer. See your printer's documentation for instructions. (Not every printer has a network interface card option.) Load paper, install ink cartridges, and allow your printer to complete its entire ink charging cycle. Run a printer self test...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... fully, you're ready to install the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your system are secure and software is running and all virus protection and disk-monitoring software, following steps: Load paper, install ink cartridges, and allow your printer to complete its entire ink charging cycle. Connect the printer to your computer via a parallel cable...
... fully, you're ready to install the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your system are secure and software is running and all virus protection and disk-monitoring software, following steps: Load paper, install ink cartridges, and allow your printer to complete its entire ink charging cycle. Connect the printer to your computer via a parallel cable...
User Manual - Epson Stylus RIP Mac & PC
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... any of the solutions above prevent font error messages, delete the tmp folder and the CPSPREFS file in Chapter 1 to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on creating a color document. One or more information. see Font not found or Find font error messages (Macintosh) Possible...the RIP. Your Stylus RIP Preferences and tmp folders are missing in your system. If you restart the program. You have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge. 5-6 See your printer documentation for your ...
... any of the solutions above prevent font error messages, delete the tmp folder and the CPSPREFS file in Chapter 1 to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on creating a color document. One or more information. see Font not found or Find font error messages (Macintosh) Possible...the RIP. Your Stylus RIP Preferences and tmp folders are missing in your system. If you restart the program. You have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge. 5-6 See your printer documentation for your ...
Warranty Statement
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... printer in the event that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with non-Epson products, or service other rights which usage may be responsible for securely packaging the defective printer and returning it to the first end-user customer that the EPSON printer covered by Epson. Epson ... reproduced in the USA CPD-9548 If Epson authorizes an exchange for the EPSON printer. You must provide proof of the date of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. EPSON AMERICA, INC. / EPSON Stylus Photo Printers 1 Year 1/00 EPSON AMERICA, INC. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY ...
... printer in the event that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with non-Epson products, or service other rights which usage may be responsible for securely packaging the defective printer and returning it to the first end-user customer that the EPSON printer covered by Epson. Epson ... reproduced in the USA CPD-9548 If Epson authorizes an exchange for the EPSON printer. You must provide proof of the date of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. EPSON AMERICA, INC. / EPSON Stylus Photo Printers 1 Year 1/00 EPSON AMERICA, INC. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY ...
Printer Basics
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... System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading Paper Opening the...
... System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Accessing Your Electronic Printer Manual Navigating Your Electronic Printer Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing on a Macintosh Loading Paper Opening the...
Printer Basics
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... Ink Cartridge 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...Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Uninstalling Windows Software Uninstalling Macintosh Software Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON Accessories Bonus or Photo Software Technical Support INDEX 61 62 ...
... Ink Cartridge 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...Paper Feeding Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems Uninstalling Printer Software Uninstalling Windows Software Uninstalling Macintosh Software Reinstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON Accessories Bonus or Photo Software Technical Support INDEX 61 62 ...
Printer Basics
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...cover the openings in performance. if liquid has entered the printer; Adjust only those controls that a cartridge may be possible. This could damage the print head. s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before cleaning. s Do not... touch the green chip on the printer. This may not be removed and reinserted freely. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to service the printer yourself. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of ink remaining) so that are covered by the operating...
...cover the openings in performance. if liquid has entered the printer; Adjust only those controls that a cartridge may be possible. This could damage the print head. s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before cleaning. s Do not... touch the green chip on the printer. This may not be removed and reinserted freely. s Unplug the printer and refer servicing to service the printer yourself. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of ink remaining) so that are covered by the operating...
Printer Basics
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... using it in the same environment as the printer. 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. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or the surrounding area. s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped...
... using it in the same environment as the printer. 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. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or the surrounding area. s Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped...
Printer Basics
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... if print quality declines. Follow the instructions here 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, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 59 When...
... if print quality declines. Follow the instructions here 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, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 59 When...
Printer Basics
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... dialog box as described on the screen to confirm the print head nozzles are off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Then click Next. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 5. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 4. Head... and the Ppower light flashes. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility (recommended method): 1. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in Windows NT). 3. The nozzle check pattern prints (see page 60 for more than 5 minutes. 6. Make sure paper is...
... dialog box as described on the screen to confirm the print head nozzles are off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge instead.) 2. Then click Next. On the Utility menu, click the Head Cleaning button. 5. Macintosh: Click the Utility button. 4. Head... and the Ppower light flashes. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run the Head Cleaning utility (recommended method): 1. Right-click your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in Windows NT). 3. The nozzle check pattern prints (see page 60 for more than 5 minutes. 6. Make sure paper is...
Printer Basics
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... again. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. Press the R cleaning button and hold... it down for more than 5 minutes. 3. If the pattern is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more...
... again. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are off. (If an ink out light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. Press the R cleaning button and hold... it down for more than 5 minutes. 3. If the pattern is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more...
Printer Basics
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... Latin America: T009201 Canada: T007311 Canada: T009311 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them and before the expiration date on the package: Printer EPSON Stylus Photo 870 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge U.S. You cannot print if either ink cartridge is low on , the cartridge is more than six months old, you may dry out. Replacing an...
... Latin America: T009201 Canada: T007311 Canada: T009311 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them and before the expiration date on the package: Printer EPSON Stylus Photo 870 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge U.S. You cannot print if either ink cartridge is low on , the cartridge is more than six months old, you may dry out. Replacing an...
Printer Basics
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... of it carefully. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you need to replace. 3. orange ink cartridge replacement button To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. Check the B black and A color ink out lights to replace ink cartridges: 1. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children and do...
... of it carefully. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you need to replace. 3. orange ink cartridge replacement button To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 4. Check the B black and A color ink out lights to replace ink cartridges: 1. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children and do...
Printer Basics
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...from the top of the cartridge; Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Don't pull off the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the hooks on the holder clamp; Tilt the ink cartridge forward slightly as you may... inhibit normal operation and printing. 7. black cartridge color cartridge Don't touch the green circuit boards on the...
...from the top of the cartridge; Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Don't pull off the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the hooks on the holder clamp; Tilt the ink cartridge forward slightly as you may... inhibit normal operation and printing. 7. black cartridge color cartridge Don't touch the green circuit boards on the...
Printer Basics
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...Macintosh). The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Select Properties (Document Defaults in the Printers window. When it locks in the printer whenever you need to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in ...need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in place. (The color clamp is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made...
...Macintosh). The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Select Properties (Document Defaults in the Printers window. When it locks in the printer whenever you need to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your EPSON Stylus Photo printer icon in ...need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4 through 8 before continuing with Windows, click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in place. (The color clamp is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made...
Printer Basics
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... print quality, clean the print head (see page 64). 66 Repack the printer and attachments in its new location. 1. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with it . Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. See the unpacking sheet that came with tape as you transport it . if...
... print quality, clean the print head (see page 64). 66 Repack the printer and attachments in its new location. 1. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer case 5. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer with it . Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. See the unpacking sheet that came with tape as you transport it . if...
Printer Basics
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.... (If you have an internal error. When the Ppower and S paper out lights flash, and one or both ink out lights come on, contact your dealer or EPSON; When all the lights are off the printer and gently pull out all the packing material as described on the unpacking sheet in your...check inside for contact information. s Make sure the outlet is operable and is ready to replace the ink cartridge. P is on S flashes and B and A are on S is on The Ppower light is on when the printer is not controlled by a switch or timer. Make sure you removed all the paper. Remove it and...
.... (If you have an internal error. When the Ppower and S paper out lights flash, and one or both ink out lights come on, contact your dealer or EPSON; When all the lights are off the printer and gently pull out all the packing material as described on the unpacking sheet in your...check inside for contact information. s Make sure the outlet is operable and is ready to replace the ink cartridge. P is on S flashes and B and A are on S is on The Ppower light is on when the printer is not controlled by a switch or timer. Make sure you removed all the paper. Remove it and...
Printer Basics
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optional for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 [part number C811062]) output tray output tray extensions ink cartridge holders (not removable) paper thickness lever control panel 70 ink cartridge replacement button Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support extension paper support (pulls up here) right edge guide printer cover roll paper holder and spindle (standard with the EPSON Stylus Photo 870;
optional for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 [part number C811062]) output tray output tray extensions ink cartridge holders (not removable) paper thickness lever control panel 70 ink cartridge replacement button Identifying Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations: sheet feeder left edge guide paper support extension paper support (pulls up here) right edge guide printer cover roll paper holder and spindle (standard with the EPSON Stylus Photo 870;