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How can I cure horizontal banding?
Many different issues can cause banding. Please try the following solutions:
Firstly you need to establish that the Print head is performing to its

How do I use the head cleaning utility using Windows 2000 or XP?
To clean the heads in the event of poor print quality click Start, then go to Settings and select Printers. Right click on the icon for your printer and select Printing Preferences. Click on the Utility Tab. Now click on the icon

How do I use the head cleaning utility using Windows 98 or ME?
To clean the heads in the event of poor print quality click Start, then go to Settings and select Printers. Right click on the icon for the relevant printer and select Properties. Click on the Utility Tab. Now click on the icon for

How do I use EPSON A4 Iron On 'Cool Peel' Transfer Media?
Print the image onto the Iron on paper using the Flip horizontal option in the driver. When the Iron is hot place the paper onto the fabric and iron constantly for around a minute. After Ironing leave paper to cool for 2-3

How do I install a USB printer on Windows 2000 or XP?
Insert the EPSON Printer Software CD-ROM and follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver. When requested ensure that the USB cable is connected to the printer and PC and switch the printer on

How do I install a USB printer on Windows 98 or ME?
Connect the printer to the PC and switch the printer on. The Add New hardware Wizard will appear. Follow the on screen instructions selecting specify a location and browse or simply type in the following path

How do I use the print head alignment utility on Windows 2000 or XP?
In the event of broken text through misaligned vertical lines or horizontal banding you can use the Head alignment utility to realign the heads in the printer. You can access this utility by Clicking Start, Select settings and

How do I use the print head alignment utility on Windows 98 or ME?
In the event of broken text through misaligned vertical lines or horizontal banding you can use the Head alignment utility to realign the heads in the printer. You can access this utility by Clicking Start, Select settings and

How do I monitor the ink levels on my EPSON Stylus printer using Windows 2000 or XP?
To monitor the ink levels on your printer you need to install the EPSON Status monitor utility supplied on the CD-ROM EPSON printer software

How do I monitor the ink levels on my EPSON Stylus printer using Windows 98 or ME?
To monitor the ink levels on your printer you need to install the EPSON Status monitor utility supplied on the EPSON printer software CD-ROM

How do I uninstall a printer driver on Windows 2000 or XP?
To uninstall a printer driver you need to remove EPSON Printer Software from the Add / Remove programs list in control panel

How do I uninstall a printer driver on Windows 98 or ME?
To uninstall a driver you need to remove EPSON Printer Software from Add/Remove Programs list in Control Panel

What should I do now I have upgraded to Windows XP?
For your EPSON Stylus printer to work correctly on Windows XP you will need to download and then install the relevant driver from the Internet. Please click here for the Epson website. Please note: If there is no XP

How do I force a Cartridge change on the EPSON Stylus Colour 440, 460, 640, 660, 670, 740, 760, 880, 900 and 980 Printers?
To force a Cartridge change press and hold down the Paper feed (load eject) button for over 5 seconds and the cartridges will move into a

How do I print PostScript images on my EPSON Stylus printer?
To enable Post Script emulation for your EPSON Stylus Colour Printer you need to use EPSON Stylus RIP Software. The latest version of the ESPON Stylus RIP is compatible with the following printers: Stylus Colour 800

How do I install my ink cartridges for the first time?
Please follow the below instructions to ensure correct installation:
1. Lower the printer's output tray and open the top cover.
2. Switch on the printer. The print heads will now move to the

What are the recommended methods of laminating my prints?
Epson inks (Dye, Colourfast and Ultra Chrome) and most Epson papers are compatible with Hot and Cold Lamination. For best results use flat surface matte and glossy type papers without texture. Always avoid

How does Micro Piezo technology compare to thermal technology?
Epson's Micro Piezo technology outperforms thermal technologies in all areas:
• Pressure method - Micro Piezo uses more efficient electromechanical

What is the difference between PPI and DPI?
PPI is an abbreviation Pixels Per Inch. DPI is an abbreviation Dots Per Inch.
PPI is in relation to the Resolution on your Monitor, How many Pixels can

How do I use WinZip?
You can download the evaluation version from www.winzip.com. After installation of WinZip you can now zip / unzip files. Double click on the downloaded zip file extract the files into the desired directory

 

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