Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 FRONT.FM Pass 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SAFETY.FM Pass 2 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SAFETY.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SAFETY.FM Pass 2 When handling the ink cartridges ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏ If ink gets on the skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in the eyes, flush them immediately with water. ❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SAFETY.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Note for French-speaking users: Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Setting Up Your Printer System Requirements For PCs To use your printer, you need Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows® 98, or Windows® NT 4.0; and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ For Macintosh computers To use this printer, your Apple® Macintosh® must meet the following system requirements. You also need a standard Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (8-pin mini-circular connector) or equivalent. If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you need an iMac computer with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 ❏ The memory requirements above are for printing on Letter size paper. These requirements may vary depending on the size of the paper, the type of application you are using, and the complexity of the document you want to print. In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also need 10MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software.
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Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Buttons Button Function P Turns the printer on and off. Clears the printer's memory if pressed twice while the power is on. E Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2 seconds. Resumes printing if pressed and released after a paper out error.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the P power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the control panel. 2.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Installing the Ink Cartridges Before installing the ink cartridges, note the following. w Warning: The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 2. Turn on the printer. The print head moves slightly to the left, which is the ink cartridge install position. The P power light flashes and the B and A ink out lights come on. c Caution: Do not move the print head by hand. Otherwise you may damage the printer. 3. Lift up the ink cartridge clamps.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 4. Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your printer. Next, remove only the yellow tape seals from each cartridge. c Caution: ❏ Remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them; otherwise the cartridges may become unusable.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 6. Press the ink cartridge clamps down until they lock in place. c Caution: Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. 7. Press the R cleaning button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 8. Close the printer cover. Now you are ready to connect the printer to your computer. To connect the printer to your PC, see the next section. To connect the printer to a Macintosh, see “Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh” on page 18. Connecting the Printer to Your PC Note: To connect and use the USB connector, see the USB User’s Guide shipped with your printer.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector below the interface connector. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's parallel interface.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 ❏ Utilities The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top operating condition. ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 2 EPSON Status Monitor 2 notifies you of printer errors and displays printer status information such as the amount of ink remaining. The Status Monitor also guides you when replacing ink cartridges.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Note: ❏ If the New Hardware Found screen or any other Wizard appears when you turn on your computer, click Cancel and follow the steps above. ❏ Installation time varies depending on your computer. For information on opening and using the software, see “Printing Your First Page for Windows” on page 25.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer. 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem port or printer port on the Macintosh. The ports are marked with the following icons. modem port printer port See the next section for instructions on installing the printer software.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh After connecting the printer to your Macintosh, you are ready to install the printer software included in the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus Photo 750” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: ❏ EPSON Printer Driver Package SP750 This is the printer driver software that runs your printer.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 If you are using the floppy disk version, make a backup copy of the EPSON Macintosh printer software disk before you begin installation. c Caution: Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software. Follow these steps to install your printer software: 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD in the CD-ROM drive.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum SETUP.FM Pass 2 _______ _______ _______ 5. If you want to install all of the printer software included on your printer software CD-ROM, make sure the Install Location box shows the correct disk drive and click Install. If you are low on disk space, select Custom Install from the pop-up menu and click Serial Driver Package. Confirm the destination for installation, then click Install.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your printer's icon and the port your printer is connected to. Note: ❏ If you are using an iMac computer, you must select the USB port. ❏ If you are using an AppleTalk network, an alert message may appear when you click the port.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Loading Paper Follow these steps to load A4 or letter size plain paper in the printer. You can also print on ink jet paper, photo-quality glossy film or paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. For details on using such media, see “Paper Handling” in the online Reference Guide. 1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 3. Load the stack of paper with the printable side up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the edge of the paper. printable side up Note: ❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. ❏ Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 1. Make sure A4 or letter size paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Epson (for Windows 95, and 98) or EPSON Printers (for Windows NT 4.0), and then click EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Readme. 3. Click Print on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears. 4. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Properties, or Options.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. 8. Make sure the correct paper size is displayed in the Current Settings box. If it is not, click the Paper tab and select the correct paper size from the Paper Size list. 9. Click OK at the bottom of the window.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum SETUP.FM Pass 2 _______ _______ _______ If you choose to print your own document instead, select the appropriate Paper Size setting in your application software, then print the document as explained from step 4, below. (See your software manual for details on how to use your application.) Follow these steps to print the README file: 1. Make sure A4 or letter size paper is loaded in the printer. 2.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 8. Choose Print from the File menu. This brings up the dialog box shown below. 9. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list. 10. Select Color as the Ink option. 11. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. When Automatic is selected, the printer software optimizes other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make. 12.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Loading Special Paper You can print on a wide variety of special media, including ink jet paper, photo-quality glossy film or paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. When loading special paper, read the instruction sheets packed with your special media first, and keep the following in mind.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 SETUP.FM Pass 2 Photo Quality Ink Jet Card, Ink Jet Note Card, and Ink Jet Greeting Card Up to 30 index cards. Always place the included support sheet under the cards. Photo Quality Glossy Film One sheet at a time for best results. Always put a support sheet* or a sheet of plain paper under the glossy film.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum INK.FM Pass 2 _______ _______ _______ Replacing Ink Cartridges Using the printer's control panel The printer’s indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge. This table describes the status of the lights on your printer and the actions you need to take. Lights Action f B Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge (S020187).
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 INK.FM Pass 2 1. Make sure the printer is on. The P power light should be on, but not flashing. (Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the B black and A color ink out light.) 2. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer, then open the printer cover. 3.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 INK.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. When you do, the cartridge will rise partly out of the cartridge holder. The illustration shows color ink replacement. To replace black ink, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ c R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 INK.FM Pass 2 Caution: ❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Leaving the tape on when you install the cartridge will permanently damage it. ❏ Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become clogged and cannot print. ❏ Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 INK.FM Pass 2 c Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Caution: Once you install the cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable. 9. Make sure the B and A ink out lights are off. Then press the R cleaning button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about 1 minute to complete.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by checking the print head nozzles.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Using the control panel buttons 1. Hold down the E load/eject button and press the P power button to turn on the printer. Then release both buttons. The printer prints an operation check page including your printer’s ROM version information, the ink counter code, and a nozzle check pattern.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing, there is a problem with the printer. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. See the next section for details on cleaning the print head. For information on aligning the print head, see “Aligning the Print Head” on page 41.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ 3. Follow the messages on your screen. For Macintosh users 1. Click the Utility icon button in the Print dialog box. Then click the Head Cleaning button. 2. Follow the on-screen messages. Using the control panel buttons 1. Make sure that the P power light is on and that both the B and A ink out lights are off.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 2/5/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 If the print quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. To replace an ink cartridge before it is empty, see “Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge” in the online Reference Guide. If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 MAINT.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ For Macintosh users 1. Make sure A4 or wider paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 2. Click the Utility icon button in the Print dialog box. Then click the Print Head Alignment button. 3. Follow the messages on your screen to align the print head.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 2/5/99 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 Troubleshooting Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems with the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum TRBLE.FM Pass 2 _______ _______ _______ Ink Low (color ink cartridge) fA The color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge (S020193). Ink Out (color ink cartridge) oA The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace the color ink cartridge with a new one (S020193). See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 32.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 2/5/99 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 Cancelling Printing To cancel printing, follow the steps below. For Windows When you send a print job to the printer, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen. Click the stop button to cancel printing. For Macintosh When background printing is on 1. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. 2. Select EPSON Monitor3 from the application menu.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum TRBLE.FM Pass 2 3. Click the print job. button, then click the _______ _______ _______ stop button to cancel the When background printing is off 1. Press the P power button to turn off the printer. 2. Hold down the J key on your keyboard and press the. (period) key to cancel the print job.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 Where to Get Help If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation, contact customer support services for assistance.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information. To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum _______ _______ _______ R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 ❏ Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period A full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services is available on the technical support section of our world wide web pages at http://www.epson.co.uk/support/ and on Faxon EPSON Faxback service in document number 5085.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum TRBLE.FM Pass 2 _______ _______ _______ EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers. Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions. If you have a modem, phone (02) 9417 5090. Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Access the EPSON Australia World Wide Web pages.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 2/5/99 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes the User’s Guide for your EPSON product, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any other information you feel is required.
L Seychelles short.bk Rev. C A5 size 2/5/99 Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum TRBLE.FM Pass 2 _______ _______ _______ Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers.
Proof Sign-off: K. Nishi N.Nomoto K.Norum R Seychelles short.bk Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 2/5/99 OPTION.FM Pass 2 Options and Consumable Products Interface cables You can use any interface cable that meets the following specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements.
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