Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...Epson printers are designed in conjunction with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of ink systems to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. Epson papers are designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color... is a professional photographer staking his reputation on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Specifications subject to meet every printing need.
...Epson printers are designed in conjunction with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of ink systems to change. ©2006 Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. Epson papers are designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color... is a professional photographer staking his reputation on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to receive Epson inks. Specifications subject to meet every printing need.
Printer Basics
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... STAR Compliance Year 2000 Ready 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 Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Your Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing Photographs Using Custom...
... STAR Compliance Year 2000 Ready 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 Using the EPSON Guided Printing Exercise Printing with Windows Loading Paper Opening the Printer Software Selecting Your Printer Software Settings Controlling Printing Printing Photographs Using Custom...
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... Paper 22 EPSON Photo Paper 22 Envelopes 25 Selecting the Correct Media Type 26 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 27 Cleaning the Print Head 27 Using the Head Cleaning Utility 28 Using the Control Panel 29 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 31 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 32 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 34 Aligning...
... Paper 22 EPSON Photo Paper 22 Envelopes 25 Selecting the Correct Media Type 26 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 27 Cleaning the Print Head 27 Using the Head Cleaning Utility 28 Using the Control Panel 29 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 31 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 32 Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 34 Aligning...
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... following conditions: If the power cord or plug is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are covered by hand; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in reduced print quality. If it off with water... operating instructions. this manual, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to service the printer yourself. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you may damage the printer. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may become unusable otherwise. s Under...
... following conditions: If the power cord or plug is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are covered by hand; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in reduced print quality. If it off with water... operating instructions. this manual, do not open the clamp or remove the cartridge except to service the printer yourself. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions s Install the ink cartridge immediately after you may damage the printer. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may become unusable otherwise. s Under...
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... on your printed image is connected to keep your printer for : s cleaning the print head s replacing an ink cartridge s aligning the print head s transporting the printer For more details, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide as described on page 29 Always wait until your printer software (when the printer is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are...
... on your printed image is connected to keep your printer for : s cleaning the print head s replacing an ink cartridge s aligning the print head s transporting the printer For more details, see your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 Reference Guide as described on page 29 Always wait until your printer software (when the printer is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are...
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... instructions on page 13. it may jam inside the printer. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 3. Never turn off . (If an ink out light is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean and reset the cleaning cycle. ... check pattern prints; Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. If you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don't use the cleaning sheet with this printer; If any paper you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on the...
... instructions on page 13. it may jam inside the printer. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 3. Never turn off . (If an ink out light is turned on but not printing, and both the B black and A color ink out lights are clean and reset the cleaning cycle. ... check pattern prints; Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. If you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don't use the cleaning sheet with this printer; If any paper you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on the...
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Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. Never turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in completely, click Finish. If your printer is missing dots, click Clean to... to clean the print head: 1. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 5. Then select Properties (Document Defaults in the Printers windows. Click the Utility tab. Cleaning takes about a minute, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes. If ...
Make sure the printer is flashing, replace the ink cartridge before continuing.) 2. Never turn the printer off and wait overnight-this allows any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in completely, click Finish. If your printer is missing dots, click Clean to... to clean the print head: 1. Right-click the EPSON Stylus COLOR 660 icon in Windows NT). 5. Then select Properties (Document Defaults in the Printers windows. Click the Utility tab. Cleaning takes about a minute, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes. If ...
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... obtained a replacement. Leave the empty cartridge installed in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on , the cartridge is empty and you have a new cartridge. sales only). Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on the package: s Black ink cartridge: S020187 s Color ink cartridge: S020191 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them...
... obtained a replacement. Leave the empty cartridge installed in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on , the cartridge is empty and you have a new cartridge. sales only). Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on the package: s Black ink cartridge: S020187 s Color ink cartridge: S020191 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them...
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... heads as described on top. Follow these steps when both ink out lights are off the blue portion or try to replace ink cartridges: 1. Don't open the printer cover. 2. Remove only the yellow part of the cartridge or you can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is turned on and not printing (the Ppower...
... heads as described on top. Follow these steps when both ink out lights are off the blue portion or try to replace ink cartridges: 1. Don't open the printer cover. 2. Remove only the yellow part of the cartridge or you can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is turned on and not printing (the Ppower...
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Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. If ink gets into its holder. (The illustration shows the color ink cartridge replacement. Lower the new ink cartridge into your hands, wash them immediately with water. 7. If ink gets on the left.) 6. Pull up from its holder with soap and water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it...
Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. If ink gets into its holder. (The illustration shows the color ink cartridge replacement. Lower the new ink cartridge into your hands, wash them immediately with water. 7. If ink gets on the left.) 6. Pull up from its holder with soap and water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it...
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The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. You may need to replace an ink cartridge before continuing with step 10. 10. Follow these steps to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 8 before the B black or A color ink out light is turned on and not ...printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not flashing), then open the printer cover. 2. Press the E load/eject button and hold...
The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. You may need to replace an ink cartridge before continuing with step 10. 10. Follow these steps to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 5 through 8 before the B black or A color ink out light is turned on and not ...printing (the Ppower light should be on, but not flashing), then open the printer cover. 2. Press the E load/eject button and hold...
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... must remove the yellow tape from its holder. (The illustration shows the color ink cartridge replacement. The cartridge rises up only the smaller clamp on the left.) 6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up from the top of the tape seal on your eyes, flush them...
... must remove the yellow tape from its holder. (The illustration shows the color ink cartridge replacement. The cartridge rises up only the smaller clamp on the left.) 6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of children. To replace the black ink cartridge, lift up from the top of the tape seal on your eyes, flush them...
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... facing up and toward the back of the printer. 8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on. Charging takes about one minute. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless...
... facing up and toward the back of the printer. 8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it 's finished, the Ppower light stops flashing and stays on. Charging takes about one minute. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless...
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... box using the protective materials that was packed with it. Repack the printer and attachments in print quality after installing the printer 5. Transporting the Printer If you move your printer. Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing...
... box using the protective materials that was packed with it. Repack the printer and attachments in print quality after installing the printer 5. Transporting the Printer If you move your printer. Follow these steps: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing...
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...head. If the lights still flash, contact your dealer or EPSON; s Turn off the printer and gently pull out all the lights flash, your printer box. It flashes when the printer is on and ready to replace the ink cartridge. When an ink out light comes on, you have a paper jam. Follow...have an internal error. Try these guidelines when the control panel lights come on, jammed paper may have a replacement cartridge (black S020187, color S020191). Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on again. When all the paper. Then turn off the...
...head. If the lights still flash, contact your dealer or EPSON; s Turn off the printer and gently pull out all the lights flash, your printer box. It flashes when the printer is on and ready to replace the ink cartridge. When an ink out light comes on, you have a paper jam. Follow...have an internal error. Try these guidelines when the control panel lights come on, jammed paper may have a replacement cartridge (black S020187, color S020191). Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on again. When all the paper. Then turn off the...
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Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to the following illustrations: paper support sheet feeder left edge guide right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extensions thickness lever ink cartridge holders control panel 44
Printer Parts If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to the following illustrations: paper support sheet feeder left edge guide right edge guide printer cover output tray output tray extensions thickness lever ink cartridge holders control panel 44
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... back on, contact your EPSON dealer or see "Where To Get Help." Wait until charging is still flashing after you installed the ink cartridges . . . s Make sure all other applications, including any problems setting up your printer is turned on the printer and use more ink than necessary. The printer has finished charging the ink cartridge, but the light is...
... back on, contact your EPSON dealer or see "Where To Get Help." Wait until charging is still flashing after you installed the ink cartridges . . . s Make sure all other applications, including any problems setting up your printer is turned on the printer and use more ink than necessary. The printer has finished charging the ink cartridge, but the light is...
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...box, turn it has been sitting for a while . . . Your printer is usually whiter or shinier. s Make sure the printable side of the paper is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; s Increase your document does not include any other color. and turn High Speed on the next page. See page 26 for ...instructions. If either ink out light is face up. s Try using Automatic mode. Make sure...
...box, turn it has been sitting for a while . . . Your printer is usually whiter or shinier. s Make sure the printable side of the paper is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; s Increase your document does not include any other color. and turn High Speed on the next page. See page 26 for ...instructions. If either ink out light is face up. s Try using Automatic mode. Make sure...
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...ink cartridge is , reload a new stack of paper with the printable side up. s If you can never exactly match your printer software's color matching options, see page 31. However, you are printing a highresolution image, try turning off PhotoEnhance. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. s Make sure your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660... Reference Guide. 49 The printable surface is faint or has gaps in the image . . . s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. s Make sure the ink cartridges aren't low on ink. s...
...ink cartridge is , reload a new stack of paper with the printable side up. s If you can never exactly match your printer software's color matching options, see page 31. However, you are printing a highresolution image, try turning off PhotoEnhance. s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. s Make sure your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 660... Reference Guide. 49 The printable surface is faint or has gaps in the image . . . s Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. s Make sure the ink cartridges aren't low on ink. s...
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In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 660) s Product serial number (located on the printer software CD-ROM, please contact the manufacturer, as listed below: Contact method Phone Fax Online Mail Polaroid PhotoMAX... help using another manufacturer's software with the creative software on the back of the printer) s Computer configuration s Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S....
In Canada, please call , please have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Stylus COLOR 660) s Product serial number (located on the printer software CD-ROM, please contact the manufacturer, as listed below: Contact method Phone Fax Online Mail Polaroid PhotoMAX... help using another manufacturer's software with the creative software on the back of the printer) s Computer configuration s Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S....