All about Epson printers

Choosing a printer is very important, and there are no trifles in it. To properly understand this topic, you need to carefully study the features of specific brands. First of all, you need to find out everything about Epson printers, because this company is deservedly one of the market leaders.

Speaking about the Epson printer, it is worth noting, first of all, the use of the piezoelectric printing method by this manufacturer. This solution allows for almost total control over the characteristics of the resulting print.

Adjusted precisely:

• the thickness of the output stream;
• the amount of droplets emitted;
• the rate at which ink is applied to paper.

Piezoelectric printing can significantly improve reliability over other solutions.

Epson technologists have managed to work out excellent printheads that are as reliable as possible.

In general, the technique of this brand is different:

• stability of operation;
• brightness and vividness of printed images;
• optimal functionality;
• the ability to connect CISS;
• the absence of any significant shortcomings.

Epson has not abandoned even such a segment as dot matrix printers. One of the best models of this series can be considered PLQ-30. The 24-pin device is specially designed for keeping strict accountancy forms.

Compared to the predecessor model, the pace of work has increased in the same line. The engineers also managed to increase the amount of memory and increase the MTBF.

Suitable for printing on narrow roll paper and on Z-shapes. model LQ-50... The device is designed to print the original and 2 copies at the same time (as needed). The 24-needle head is designed for 200 million strokes. The compactness of the model makes it a very interesting choice for travel and transport use. An optional holder can be installed to protect the roll paper with a special cover.

Epson TM-T70II printer is designed for receipts... The thermal device is optimized for under-counter installation. Protection against excessive moisture is provided. Users can connect the printer via both the USB port and the older COM. Font scaling option is provided.

Also worth noting:

• auto cutter;
• print speed up to 17 cm per second;
• the ability to work in the Linux environment.

Very good prospects are opened by the modern monochrome device M1180... This printer is equipped with built-in cartridges. The designers have provided a connection to a computer via Wi-Fi. The warranty is given for 1 year of use or for 100 thousand printed sheets. Email Print, Epson Connect are supported.

Other features:

• printing without a computer is not supported:
• resolution up to 1200x2400 dots per inch;
• print speed in black and white mode 39 pages per minute;
• printing in double-sided mode in A4 format at a speed of up to 9 pages per minute;
• first page out in 6 seconds;
• an automatic document feeder is not provided;
• capacity of trays (together with optional trays) up to 100 paper sheets;
• no LPT mode;
• the ability to print on envelopes and cards;
• the density of the processed paper is from 64 to 90 g per 1 sq. m;
• use of pigment inks;
• support for Linux, OS X.

In this category, it stands out favorably sublimation printer (plotter) SureColor SC-F6200... The device is designed for A0 + paper size. Connection to the sources of output images is realized via USB and LAN protocols. The diameter of the served rolls is up to 25 cm. The printer will print up to 63 square meters per hour. m images.

Other technical characteristics:

• preferred outdoor installation;
• the highest resolution is 1440x720 dpi;
• 4 cartridges;
• a drop of paint with a volume of 5 picoliters;
• media width from 30 to 118 cm;
• internal memory 0.5 GB;
• sound volume 55 dB;
• printer weight (excluding consumables) 85 kg.

But if you do not need to choose a large format printer for sublimation, then you should take a closer look at the inkjet machine. Epson L805... This model can connect to computers via Wi-Fi. A wired connection is allowed, but a cable for it must be purchased separately. L805 can run on Windows XP, Mac OS 10.6.8 and newer operating systems. The delivery set includes a disc with a complete set of necessary software.

Basic properties:

• print speed up to 37 pages in 60 seconds;
• photo resolution up to 5760x1440 dpi;
• 6 basic colors;
• the ability to print on laser discs;
• the largest size of A4 sheet;
• paper tray capacity 120 sheets;
• weight 6 kg;
• dimensions 19x58x29 cm.

But it is worth remembering another large-format color Epson printer - SureColor model SC-T5200 MFP PS... It is optimally suited for computer-aided design systems and can be used to solve engineering and technical problems. The scope of delivery includes cartridges with a volume of 110 ml. An Adobe PS3 module is also provided. The A0 print format allows you to produce even very large drawings and diagrams, demonstration materials.

The width of the print strip is 91.4 cm. The printing itself is carried out in color using inkjet technology. Nozzle spacing scheme - 720x5. The working resolution is 2880x1440 pixels.

Other features:

• the ability to network connection via Ethernet, Fast Ethernet;
• borderless printing option;
• width of paper sheets from 21 to 91.4 cm;
• thickness of paper sheets from 0.008 to 0.15 cm;
• option to print on rolls up to 15 cm in diameter;
• built-in memory 1 GB;
• sound volume during operation 50 dB.

Alternatively, you can consider WorkForce Pro WF-3720DWF... However, this is more likely not a printer in its pure form, but a full-fledged MFP. It is able to work with A4 sheets. Connection to sources of texts and graphics via Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC is available. Four basic colors are enough for everyday use.

Like the previous model, the WorkForce Pro WF-3720DWF uses inkjet technology. The resolution of prints reaches 4800x2400 dots per inch. Maximum copying speed - 20 pages per minute (in color version - twice as slow). Borderless printing, double-sided printing and copying with a quality of 600x600 dpi are available to users. Its speed in color is 19, and in black and white 10 pages per minute.

Some amateur cartridges (and 100% professional) inkjet printers are equipped with separate ink tanks. Such a solution costs more money than devices with a combined cartridge. But it is much better suited for those who type a lot of text. The combined design of the cartridge means that even if the ink of only one color is completely depleted and the other reservoirs are completely safe, it will have to be thrown away.

If you do not even plan to print something other than text, laser models will definitely be the best choice. They work faster than inkjet and at the same time allow you to save on each individual copy.But for printing graphic files, it is more profitable to use inkjet technology. This moment is especially relevant when sending photographs for printing.

Those who are not going to work with color photographs can safely give preference to laser multifunctional devices... They are fast-acting and high-quality picture systems. They allow you to avoid overpaying for color, which is not needed anyway. Inkjet MFP is suitable for those who wish to print photos periodically... And for those who are keen on photography (or those who are engaged in it professionally), specialized photo printers are intended.

Some of them, due to thermal sublimation technology, provide increased resistance to water. However, this solution is suitable only for small-format photographs. It will be impossible to print a "portrait on the wall", all the more to print graphics or text on paper. Many people will be interested in the ability to print without going to a computer. This request is met by printers with ports for memory cards or with wireless interfaces.... The minimum required photo editing will be provided by the built-in LCD display.

It should be understood that the typing speed figures are given in the official descriptions rather for guidance. They refer only to the most favorable cases, in real conditions reaching 85% of the declared rates will sometimes be an excellent result.

Print resolution is very important - in the case of a single image or text, the difference is easy to spot. But the quality of work is also affected by the characteristics of consumables and the features of the file being processed... It makes sense to focus on the level of monthly load only when buying a printer for office use. At home, this indicator does not make much sense. The list of carriers of text information is much more important, because some people need to print on envelopes, postcards or on film.

Epson recommends changing cartridges using the control panel or the software interface on your computer. Of course, it is also recommended to use original ink, which is kept in a vacuum package until it is placed in the device. The less time the cartridge is exposed to air, the better... It is also not recommended to remove the old ink tank before the new one is ready for installation.

It is quite simple to connect Epson equipment to a computer and to a laptop. This procedure assumes the use of the USB port in most cases. All that is required in this case is to connect the devices using a working cable.

Downloading drivers even from the official site is not always reliable and convenient. The easiest way for many people to use the built-in auto-configuration tools. But some people are wondering how to turn off the monitor status on an Epson printer. This procedure is not particularly difficult.

Necessary:

• go to the printer properties in the control panel;
• select print settings;
• go to the service section;
• disable the problem monitor through the sub-item “print speed and progress”.

Print head alignment is done using Print Head Alignment. Plain white paper is used for the procedure. In the printer driver, go to the service section. There they press the Print Head Alignment button. Then you just have to follow the instructions that appear on the display.

Nozzle check is performed using special programs. To do this, they usually use the Nozzle Check utility or the controls on the front panel. If the indicators do not show errors, you need to load A4 sheets into the feeder. After selecting the printer icon on the taskbar, you need to run Nozzle Check. Then you only need to follow the instructions that appear.

Further actions are the same. It is possible to connect printers of this company to Wi-Fi using a secure protocol. In this case, the security parameters will be set automatically. The LAN cable must be disconnected at this moment.

After pressing the Wi-Fi button, the lights will flash in sequence. Successful network connection is indicated by alternating blinking... Blinking only the green light indicates that there is a problem with the connection. Failure to print anything means that you must first check the remaining ink levels. To do this, uncheck the box that disables the Program Monitor.

The chart in this monitor will indicate the amount of paint remaining. It is also important to consider the color profiles that are used in programs that support the ICC standard. But they are realizable only when using original branded drivers.... Files of the icm standard must be transferred to the thematic directory of the operating system. The standard driver window contains the Main tab, in which you need to find the Custom section.

Next, you need to go to the Advanced window, select the media type, print resolution. Only after that a suitable color profile is selected. It is not possible to remove margins on all models; moreover, this mode greatly slows down printing. The quality of the lower and upper areas of the print is likely to deteriorate or these parts are smeared. That's why it is recommended to first print one page before tackling a large amount of text.

Epson pigment inks are compatible with a variety of media - with plain paper and photo paper in particular. They can only be used in inkjet printers. In some cases, it is necessary to replace the diaper. This is signaled by the proprietary program itself, which blocks printing.

Sometimes even a generally reliable Epson printer does not pick up paper. Before contacting the service center, it makes sense to check if the sheets are laid out correctly, if there are any mechanical hindrances to their capture. In some cases, there are also complaints that the printer does not print black. In this case, you will need to print a test page and then inspect the cartridge nozzles. First of all, you will have to clean the cartridge - if there is no experience in this matter, it is better to contact the professionals immediately.

There are situations when the printer prints in pink or with a red tint. In such a situation, which is important, the brand of the device does not play a role at all. The most likely cause is that the ink cartridges are running low. All you need to do is refuel the problem container. Drying of ink in inkjet cartridge is eliminated by flushing or cleaning (these are two different procedures that should not be confused).

If the printer does not turn on and the red light is on, you must first remove the cartridge and then pull out the print head. In case of failure with these two actions, you need to look to see if the carriage contacts are filled with a special liquid.

Other possible reasons are:

• blown fuse on the main board;
• paper jams;
• the need to refill the cartridge;
• problems with other nodes (this is already the prerogative of a specialist).

Returning to the situation when the Epson printer skips the paper, it is worth noting that this problem often occurs due to the jam of the previous sheet. Problems can also occur due to the wrong orientation of the laid out sheets. And even due to the fact that the stack of paper is too thick.

You can also assume:

• wrong printer mode;
• incorrect adjustment of the lever that controls the thickness of the paper;
• wrong choice of paper type;
• contamination or damage to the feed roller;
• more complex technical breakdowns.

An overview of the Epson L3150 printer is in the next video.