Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of offering a one printers... information on the following pages. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color...
...Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of offering a one printers... information on the following pages. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets 3. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in the lightest areas of different ink droplet sizes. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical...
... of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets 3. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in the lightest areas of different ink droplet sizes. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for identi...
... trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 4. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for identi...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... quality, water-resistance, and fade-resistance on Plain and Matte Papers; Goals of DURABrite Inks DURABrite Inks are comprised of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Light reflects evenly off the surface producing a superb color gamut. Excellent Widest media selection... pigment-based inks. Fair to Good The dye inks are dependent on special paper to poor output quality on the new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper. Epson DURABrite Inks are an evolving pigment-based ink technology first introduced in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600...
... quality, water-resistance, and fade-resistance on Plain and Matte Papers; Goals of DURABrite Inks DURABrite Inks are comprised of DURABrite Inks (currently featured in the Epson Stylus C80 ink jet printer. Light reflects evenly off the surface producing a superb color gamut. Excellent Widest media selection... pigment-based inks. Fair to Good The dye inks are dependent on special paper to poor output quality on the new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper. Epson DURABrite Inks are an evolving pigment-based ink technology first introduced in the Epson Stylus C66/C86/CX4600/CX6600...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... pigment-based for black and color 2. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are the only ink system that are absorbed into the paper or captured in water. What's more, DURABrite Inks have greater durability properties than conventional dye-based inks. 1. Epson's new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper is water-resistant on specific...
... pigment-based for black and color 2. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but DURABrite Inks are the only ink system that are absorbed into the paper or captured in water. What's more, DURABrite Inks have greater durability properties than conventional dye-based inks. 1. Epson's new DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper is water-resistant on specific...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... as well as feathering or dot gain. Additionally, output on plain paper: Because conventional dye-based ink acts much smaller spot size than dye inks inks and text printing will be especially sharp: Conventional Dye Ink Text DURABrite Inks Text 2. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the...
... as well as feathering or dot gain. Additionally, output on plain paper: Because conventional dye-based ink acts much smaller spot size than dye inks inks and text printing will be especially sharp: Conventional Dye Ink Text DURABrite Inks Text 2. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the...
DuraBrite Ink Technical Brief
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... rights in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for lightfastness on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in those marks. ©2004 Epson America, Inc. If you print large print runs or presentations that use primarily one or two colors, you replace only the ink that has run dry...
... rights in -One Printer Epson Stylus CX6600 All-In-One Printer Visit www.DURABrite.com for lightfastness on the following Epson printers3: Epson Stylus C66 Epson Stylus C86 Epson Stylus CX4600 All-in those marks. ©2004 Epson America, Inc. If you print large print runs or presentations that use primarily one or two colors, you replace only the ink that has run dry...
Product Information Guide
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... Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper or Epson Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for dealer referral. Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking 3/04 Epson Stylus C86 - 1
... Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper or Epson Photo Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for dealer referral. Printer Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black Color 180 nozzles 177 nozzles (59 each: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking 3/04 Epson Stylus C86 - 1
Product Information Guide
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...176;F (50 °C) Freezing** 3.2 °F (-16 °C) Dimensions 0.9 × 2.9 × 2.2 inches (W × D × H) 22 × 73.5 × 55.3 mm (W × D × H) Black Ink Cartridge (standard capacity) - Black Ink Cartridge (high capacity) - Epson Stylus C86 3/04 Other products may cause damage to 50 °C) 10 days at 5% coverage Capacity (color)* 450 pages of use genuine...mm (W × D × H) * The figure given is usable after approximately 3 hours at 104 °F (40 °C) Transit -22 to 122 °F (-30 to the printer not covered by Epson's warranty.
...176;F (50 °C) Freezing** 3.2 °F (-16 °C) Dimensions 0.9 × 2.9 × 2.2 inches (W × D × H) 22 × 73.5 × 55.3 mm (W × D × H) Black Ink Cartridge (standard capacity) - Black Ink Cartridge (high capacity) - Epson Stylus C86 3/04 Other products may cause damage to 50 °C) 10 days at 5% coverage Capacity (color)* 450 pages of use genuine...mm (W × D × H) * The figure given is usable after approximately 3 hours at 104 °F (40 °C) Transit -22 to 122 °F (-30 to the printer not covered by Epson's warranty.
Product Information Guide
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... a single sheet to a higher grade paper. Semigloss Photo Paper, All- by Epson Ink jet cards distributed by Epson Weight 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) - - - 12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m²) - - - C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus C86 Paper Media type Size Single sheets A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A5 (5.8 ×...
... a single sheet to a higher grade paper. Semigloss Photo Paper, All- by Epson Ink jet cards distributed by Epson Weight 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) - - - 12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m²) - - - C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus C86 Paper Media type Size Single sheets A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A5 (5.8 ×...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus C86 Control Panel To diagnose some problems, check the printer's control panel, as described below. Red is on . Red paper light flashes Paper is on paper light Your paper ran out. Reinstall it or replace ... X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in this : ❏ Macintosh OS 9: From the File menu, select Print, then click the ink icon. 4 - Choose C86 Series and click OK. You see a window like this table when you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is not controlled by a switch or timer. Epson Stylus C86 3/04
Epson Stylus C86 Control Panel To diagnose some problems, check the printer's control panel, as described below. Red is on . Red paper light flashes Paper is on paper light Your paper ran out. Reinstall it or replace ... X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in this : ❏ Macintosh OS 9: From the File menu, select Print, then click the ink icon. 4 - Choose C86 Series and click OK. You see a window like this table when you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is not controlled by a switch or timer. Epson Stylus C86 3/04
Product Information Guide
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...10063; If all the steps in the same environment as the printer. Open the cartridge cover. 6. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Epson Stylus C86 Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the empty cartridge as this... can damage the printer. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Stand the...
...10063; If all the steps in the same environment as the printer. Open the cartridge cover. 6. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Epson Stylus C86 Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the empty cartridge as this... can damage the printer. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Stand the...
Product Information Guide
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... times. 8. For best results, always use Epson papers. 6 - Epson Stylus C86 7. Push down gently until the cartridge is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. Printing on these papers and sizes: Paper name Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Sizes Letter (8.5 × 11...
... times. 8. For best results, always use Epson papers. 6 - Epson Stylus C86 7. Push down gently until the cartridge is flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. Printing on these papers and sizes: Paper name Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Sizes Letter (8.5 × 11...
Product Information Guide
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... Check the paper package for more than the other side. ❏ Make sure the paper is loaded in the printer, then do the following page for details). 3/04 Epson Stylus C86 - 7 Macintosh OS 9: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. You can also clean the ... the printable side face up. Click the utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. Follow the on your printer for a long time, print quality can deliver ink properly. Epson Stylus C86 As with all photographs, keep your prints away from direct sunlight. ❏ For proper storage, keep your prints in...
... Check the paper package for more than the other side. ❏ Make sure the paper is loaded in the printer, then do the following page for details). 3/04 Epson Stylus C86 - 7 Macintosh OS 9: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. You can also clean the ... the printable side face up. Click the utility button, then click the Head Cleaning button. Follow the on your printer for a long time, print quality can deliver ink properly. Epson Stylus C86 As with all photographs, keep your prints away from direct sunlight. ❏ For proper storage, keep your prints in...
Product Information Guide
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... occur if your printout. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the screen and click Next. Macintosh OS 9: From the File menu, select Page Setup or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 7. Epson Stylus C86 3/04 Follow the instructions on ink or you see any vertical lines, select the...
... occur if your printout. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the screen and click Next. Macintosh OS 9: From the File menu, select Page Setup or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button. 7. Epson Stylus C86 3/04 Follow the instructions on ink or you see any vertical lines, select the...
Product Information Guide
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...is dirty, clean it several times a year. 1. If ink accidentally gets inside . 4. Turn on the screen and click Next. Click Print to print a black horizontal alignment sheet. Open the printer cover. 3/04 Epson Stylus C86 - 9 Then click Realignment to print another alignment sheet and... repeat this step. 10. After it for cleaning; Keep the printer cover closed to ship your printout, select the pattern ...
...is dirty, clean it several times a year. 1. If ink accidentally gets inside . 4. Turn on the screen and click Next. Click Print to print a black horizontal alignment sheet. Open the printer cover. 3/04 Epson Stylus C86 - 9 Then click Realignment to print another alignment sheet and... repeat this step. 10. After it for cleaning; Keep the printer cover closed to ship your printout, select the pattern ...
Product Information Guide
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... Documentation CPD-17833 CPD-17832 CPD-17834 Epson Stylus C86 Start Here Epson Stylus C86 Quick Guide Epson Stylus C86 CD-ROM with User's Guide Warning: If ink gets on .) 8. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to clean the print head. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by...
... Documentation CPD-17833 CPD-17832 CPD-17834 Epson Stylus C86 Start Here Epson Stylus C86 Quick Guide Epson Stylus C86 CD-ROM with User's Guide Warning: If ink gets on .) 8. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the power light begins to clean the print head. Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by...
Quick Reference Guide
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EPSON Stylus C86 Quick Guide Basic Printing Printing Photos Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Problems Requirements and Notices CPD-17832 4049262-00 xxx
EPSON Stylus C86 Quick Guide Basic Printing Printing Photos Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Problems Requirements and Notices CPD-17832 4049262-00 xxx
Quick Reference Guide
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... OS X 16 Printing Photos on Macintosh OS 9 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 21 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 23 Solving Problems 27 Checking the Printer's Lights 27 Problems and Solutions 28 Where To Get Help 30... Requirements and Notices 31 Windows System Requirements 31 Macintosh System Requirements 31 Important Safety Instructions 32 FCC Compliance Statement 34 Declaration of Conformity 35 ENERGY STAR Compliance 35 Epson...
... OS X 16 Printing Photos on Macintosh OS 9 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Purchasing Ink Cartridges 21 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 23 Solving Problems 27 Checking the Printer's Lights 27 Problems and Solutions 28 Where To Get Help 30... Requirements and Notices 31 Windows System Requirements 31 Macintosh System Requirements 31 Important Safety Instructions 32 FCC Compliance Statement 34 Declaration of Conformity 35 ENERGY STAR Compliance 35 Epson...
Quick Reference Guide
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... can also see page 14. 6. The Quality Option settings on printing at the highest quality (Photo RPM), see how much ink you the best combination of your printer. At the Print window, click OK or Print to pause or resume printing Tip: You can use the buttons to cancel, pause... Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Select the paper Type for most prints. Printing in Windows 5 or Help button. Select other settings as shown on your ...
... can also see page 14. 6. The Quality Option settings on printing at the highest quality (Photo RPM), see how much ink you the best combination of your printer. At the Print window, click OK or Print to pause or resume printing Tip: You can use the buttons to cancel, pause... Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Select the paper Type for most prints. Printing in Windows 5 or Help button. Select other settings as shown on your ...