Getting the Most Out of Your Printer

To achieve the highest quality printout, you should know a few of the elements that contribute to outstanding color printing:

❑Resolution is a measure of the amount of detail that can be represented on the page. The higher the resolution, the more detailed and realistic the image, and the longer it takes to print. For printed images, resolution is measured in dots per inch (dpi). Your printer has three resolutions, or printing modes: 720 dpi, 360 dpi, and Economy (180 dpi).

Use 720 dpi for the best possible images. For high-quality images in less time, use 360 dpi. When speed is important and draft quality is good enough, use Economy (180 dpi). For more information, see Chapter 2 (for Windows) or Chapter 3 (for Macintosh).

❑Paper type and quality are very important. Although you get good results with plain bond paper, you will get better results by using coated or glossy papers because they do not absorb as much ink.

To ensure the best possible quality, EPSON offers coated papers, glossy papers, and transparencies that are specially formulated for the inks used by the printer. You can order these products directly from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766(U.S. sales only). In Canada call (800) BUY-EPSONfor sales locations. For more information about special papers and other media, see Chapter 4.

❑EPSON ink cartridges (black and color) are specially formulated to work with EPSON papers and the printer driver software to deliver the best looking output. Always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON’s warranty.

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