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Contents WELCOME! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRINT Image Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhancing Photos and Using Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using PhotoEnhance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing Borderless Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening Your Photos in Film Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome! Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 785EPX is the ideal printer for digital photography. You can print your pictures directly from your digital camera’s memory card without even turning on your computer. Create true BorderFree™ photos directly from your printer—in 4 × 6, 5 × 7, or 8 × 10 sizes perfect for albums or framing. You get quick and easy snapshots and enlargements just minutes after taking pictures with your digital camera.
PRINT Image Matching Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX is the first printer to support PRINT Image Matching.™ This new technology lets your digital camera and printer work together automatically to produce the best prints possible. Digital camera manufacturers that support PRINT Image Matching include EPSON, Casio, Konica, Kyocera, Minolta, Olympus, Ricoh, Sony, and Toshiba. Check with your camera’s manufacturer to find out if PRINT Image Matching technology is included.
About Your Software The printer software CD-ROM that came with your printer includes all the software you need for printing. (You must have a CD-ROM or DVD drive installed in your computer.) See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print from your computer without it. ■ The EPSON PhotoStarter and CardMonitor utilities help your system handle photos on a memory card.
About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For tips on printing without a computer, see the Quick Reference card.
Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide Your printer CD-ROM includes an on-screen Reference Guide. You need a browser—such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later—to view it. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.) You can view your on-screen Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps: 1.
3. Click View Reference Guide. You see this screen: You can either view the guide from the CD-ROM (View Reference Guide) or copy the guide to your hard drive (Install Reference Guide) and view it from there. If you copy the guide to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows: ■ Windows: Select Start, Programs, EPSON, and click ESP 785EPX Guide. ■ Macintosh: Open the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 785EPX folder and double-click View Reference Guide.
Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view. ■ If there’s a right arrow topic to go to it. ■ Click the down arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click on a to close a subtopic list. If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic.
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1 Printing Without a Computer Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX lets you print your photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital camera’s memory card in the printer (with the appropriate adapter), choose settings from the control panel, and press the Print button. If your digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching, you can use this technology whenever you print without a computer.
Getting Photos into the Printer Before you can print, you need to take the memory card out of your digital camera, insert it into the adapter, and then insert the adapter into the printer. Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX is designed to print digital camera files that meet these requirements: ■ JPEG files captured with a digital camera. The files must meet the DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) Version 1.0 standard.
2. Insert the adapter into the printer’s card slot. . Make sure the arrow is up and pointing into the slot Make sure the card is straight and goes in as far as it can. If your computer is connected to your printer and turned on, you will see a message on your screen the first time you insert a memory card. Follow the instructions in the next section to respond to the message and configure the PhotoStarter utility.
If you don’t change the default settings, this is what will happen whenever you insert a memory card: ■ PhotoStarter will copy your pictures to the Photos folder on your desktop. ■ The pictures will be stored by date. ■ Film Factory will open automatically. 3. Change any of the settings you want, then click Next. When you see the Confirmation window, click End. You can go back and change settings at any time by opening PhotoStarter: ■ In Windows, click Start, point to Programs, EPSON PhotoStarter3.
Using EPSON Paper When you print without a computer, you can use letter-size plain paper, or the following types of EPSON special paper: Paper name Description Letter size 4×6 5×7 8 × 10 Photo Paper Perfect for snapshots S041141 S041272 S041271 S041458 — — Premium Glossy Photo Paper Glossy photos for framing and albums S041286 Roll paper: S041302 S041464 S041465 Matte Paper Heavyweight Highest-quality matte photos S041257 — — S041467 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Semigloss photos fo
To order EPSON paper, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store™ at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Loading Paper Place your paper against the right edge of the feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper. If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may cause a paper jam.
Using the Control Panel You can use the control panel to print everything from a quick snapshot to an 8 × 10 enlargement. You can print a variety of layouts and even enhance your photos—all without turning on your computer. You use the arrow buttons to select most settings for printing.
Selecting Print Settings Always check the settings before you start to print. Print Mode The Print Mode determines which photos are printed. Print a sheet with small, numbered copies of all photos. Unless you have the optional Preview Monitor, always start by printing an index of all the photos on the memory card. Print all the photos on the memory card. Print one selected photo. Print a group of selected photos. Paper Type You can also select Photo Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet paper.
Page Layout Print borderless photos—either on roll paper or one on each sheet of the selected paper. Photos will be slightly cropped around the edges and printing will be a bit slower (especially near the edges). Print photos with standard margins—one on each sheet of the selected paper. Print two photos on each sheet of the selected paper. Print four photos on each sheet of the selected paper. Print three photos on each sheet of the selected paper.
PhotoEnhance Use this setting if your camera supports PRINT Image Matching. If not, you can still use PhotoEnhance to print with optimized contrast, saturation, and color balance. Print without PRINT Image Matching and without enhancement. Changing the Default Settings The printer comes with the following default settings for each print mode: You can change the defaults to the settings you use most often. 1. Make the settings you want to use for one of the print modes. 2.
Printing Your Photos Whenever you print, you need to insert your memory card and load paper, as described on pages 10 and 14. Make sure your printer is set up, plugged in, and turned on, as described on the Start Here sheet. ■ Unless you have the optional preview monitor, it’s a good idea to start by printing an index, so you can select your photos by number. ■ If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use your camera to select photos for printing.
Printing Snapshots First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Then choose the pictures you want to print. Follow these steps to print snapshots on 4 × 6 paper without cutting or trimming. If you want to print a series of snapshots on roll paper, see page 25. 1. Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Borderless Photo Paper 4" × 6" in the printer, short edge first as shown.
You can press the or button to scroll through your picture numbers and check that the correct setting appears on the Copies menu. 7. In the PhotoEnhance menu, select On (if your camera supports PRINT Image Matching or to improve brightness and contrast) or Off. 8. Press the large green Print button. The snapshots you selected are printed. Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight.
3. At the Paper Type menu, select either Glossy or Matte, depending on the type of paper you’re using. ■ If you’re using EPSON Photo Paper, press the it until PP flashes on the Select Photo menu. button and hold ■ If you’re using EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, press the button and hold it until SF (SuperFine) flashes on the Select Photo menu. 4. In the Paper Size menu, select either 5 x 7, 8 x 10, or Letter. 5. In the Page Layout menu, select prints with white borders.
Printing Multiple Photos on a Sheet You can print 2, 3, 4, or 20 photos on one sheet of paper. The printer automatically sizes your photos to fit the layout you choose on any size paper—from letter-size to 4 × 6. See page 24 for a list of photo sizes on various paper sizes. You can print multiple copies of a single photo, a set of photos, or print all the photos on your memory card in multi-photo layouts. First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). 1.
When you print multi-photo layouts, your photos are sized to fit standard frames and wallet inserts, as shown in the following tables: Paper size Letter 4×6 Page layout Size of each photo (inches) Paper size 8 × 10 5×7 24 Size of each photo (inches) 5×7 7×5 4×6 3.5 × 5 3.5 × 2.5 5 × 3.5 2×2 2×2 3.5 × 2.5 or 2 × 2 4×6 1.25 × 0.88 3.5 × 5 4-inch wide roll Page layout 8 × 10 8 × 10 3.5 × 2.5 5×7 1.5 × 2 6×4 2 × 1.5 2.5 × 3.5 0.91 × 0.67 6 × 4 or 3.5 × 2.5 4×6 1.5 × 1.
Printing Snapshots on Roll Paper You can print up to 52 borderless snapshots at a time on roll paper. First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Then follow the instructions below to load roll paper and print. Loading Roll Paper It’s a good idea to check your ink levels before you print on roll paper. See page 78 for instructions. Replacing cartridges while roll paper is loaded can smear the paper. 1.
5. Insert the tabs on the roll paper holders into the slots at the back of the printer as shown. 6. Feed the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go, then slide the left edge guide against the paper. 7. Hold the paper in place while you press the z roll paper button. The paper feeds into the printer. Be careful not to get fingerprints on the paper. 8. Open the printer cover and make sure the paper is feeding straight into the printer.
Printing Your Pictures on Roll Paper 1. In the Print Mode menu, select Set. (If you want to print all the pictures on the card, select All.) 2. In the Paper Type menu, select Glossy. 3. In the Paper Size menu, select 4" Roll. Page Layout is automatically set to for borderless prints. If you want to print all the photos on the card (or you’re using DPOF), skip to step 5. 4. In the Select Photo menu, press the button to display your picture numbers.
9. Do one of the following: ■ If you want to continue printing on roll paper, press the z roll paper button. The paper feeds back into the printer. Follow the steps on page 27 to continue printing. ■ If you’re finished printing on roll paper, press the z roll paper button and hold it down for about three seconds. The paper feeds all the way back, so you can remove it. You see the code on the control panel.
Enhancing Photos and Using Filters The EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX lets you enhance your photos even without a computer. Several different types of enhancement are available: ■ If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching, you can use the PhotoEnhance setting to automatically match your captured images. ■ Without PRINT Image Matching, you can still use the PhotoEnhance feature to improve any picture’s contrast, saturation, and color balance.
3. Press the button to make your pictures 1 level lighter (1 is displayed). Press the button again to make your pictures 2 levels lighter (2 is displayed). Press the button once or twice to make them 1 or 2 levels darker (-1 or -2 is displayed). Brightness level -2 (filter 7) 4. Press the Brightness button again to save the setting. The word Brightness stops flashing, and your selected (or total) photo number is displayed again. 5. Press the large green Print button. Your photos are printed.
Printing Stickers You can turn your favorite picture into photo stickers, and even add a fun frame around each one. First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Make sure you have a package of EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (S041144). 1. Follow the instructions in the package to load a sheet of stickers with the two support sheets beneath it. Make sure the cut corner is here 2.
5. Go back up to the Page Layout menu. Press and hold the button until the layout icons disappear and SE flashes on the Select Photo menu. 6. Press the large green Print button to print your stickers. Adding Fun Frames to Your Stickers You can print photo stickers with any of these 5 frames. Follow steps 1 through 5 above to set up your stickers. Then follow these steps to add frames: 1 2 1. Press and hold the Select Photo button until Frame No. flashes on the Copies menu. 2.
2 Printing With Windows When you print from your computer, your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX works like any other printer. You can edit and enhance your photos, create photo greeting cards or calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet. When you insert a memory card in your printer, you can have all the photos automatically copied to your computer. See page 11 for more information.
Loading Paper Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against the paper. Don’t push the paper deeper into the feeder. Load paper only up to this arrow Slide the left edge guide against the paper Follow these guidelines when loading paper: 34 ■ Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.
Loading Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, top edge first and printable side up. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against them. Set the thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the 0 position when you’re done printing envelopes.) For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time.
Basic Printing Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print. 1. From the File menu, click Print. You see a Print window (your window may look slightly different): Select your printer here Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX is selected. 3. Click the Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
You see your printer Properties window. The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you’re using. If necessary, click the Main tab to display the settings shown below: Select the type of paper you loaded Select the Ink color Select Automatic mode Select higher quality or faster printing Click OK 4. Make the following settings on the Properties window: ■ Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll through the Media Type list).
5. Click the Paper tab at the top of the window if you need to change the paper size, number of copies, page orientation, or printable area. Click to print borderless photos 6. Click the Layout tab if you want to reduce or enlarge your printed image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark. 7. Click OK until you see the Print window again. 8. At the Print window, click OK (or Print) to start printing. For more information about printer settings, click the Help button.
After a moment, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing. You can also see how much ink you have left. Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Ink information does not appear if you are printing over a network For more information on printing—for example, previewing your printout or adding a watermark—see your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 3).
Customizing Your Print Settings You can use custom settings for faster draft printing, color matching, or printing at higher resolutions. 1. On the Properties window, click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list to open it. Click Custom, then click Advanced or choose from the Custom settings list 2. Select one of these settings: ■ Economy: For printing fast, rough drafts of text on plain paper. Saves ink.
3. To access advanced settings, click Custom and then click the Advanced button. You see the Advanced window. Select higher quality (higher resolution) Select color management settings Click to save settings If you want to print with the highest resolution possible, select 1440dpi or 2880dpi. Printing is slower at higher resolutions. Set individual color values 4. For higher quality printing (higher resolution), select Photo -1440dpi or Photo - 2880dpi. Then click OK.
Selecting the Correct Media Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That’s why the Media Type setting is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Here are the settings you should choose for your paper: For this paper . . . Select this Media Type setting . . .
Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although BorderFree printing is a bit slower (especially near the edges), you get perfect snapshots or enlargements, without trimming.
■ Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper or Matte Paper Heavyweight. ■ Load EPSON Premium Glossy, Semigloss, and Luster Photo Paper one sheet at a time. The following sections tell you how to print using Film Factory. You follow similar steps to print with other programs. Check EPSON’s web site for instructions on printing with PhotoImpression: http://support.epson.com. Opening Your Photos in Film Factory Before you start, make sure the photos you want to print have been saved on your computer.
You see the New Roll window: Enter a name Click Use Existing Image Folder If you need assistance with Film Factory, select Help Topics from the Help menu. Click Browse and locate folder Click the Add button 3. Enter a name for the roll. 4. Click Use Existing Image Folder. 5. Click the Browse button. Locate the dated folder in the Photos folder on your Windows desktop (or the folder where your photos are stored). Then click OK. 6. Click the Add button to add your new roll of film.
Setting Up Your Print Job 1. When you’re ready to print, click the Print Assignment button. You see various printing options: Print Assignment button Print button Select Trim to Fit Print Size Click Properties 2. Select 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, or letter as the Print Size setting, depending on the paper you’re using. 3. Select Trim to Fit Print Size from the Height/Width Ratio pull-down menu. Similar to traditional photo finishing, Film Factory may not print your entire image within the 4 × 6-inch area.
5. Select either Matte Paper - Heavyweight, Photo Paper, or Premium Glossy Photo Paper as the Media Type setting, depending on what paper you’re using. See page 42 for details about selecting the correct Media Type. . Select the type of paper you’re using Select to correct the exposure automatically Select to improve digital camera photos 6. Select PhotoEnhance if you want to increase the contrast, saturation, and color balance of your photo(s).
Printing Your Photos After you select your media type and other print settings, you need to select the paper size and number of prints. 1. Click the Paper tab. Select No Margins Select your paper size 2. Click the No Margins box. When you see the warning message, click OK. 3. Select your paper size. 4. Click OK. You return to the Print Assignments screen. 5. Click the Print button on the left.
You see additional printing options: Select the number of copies you want to print Click the Print icon 6. Select the number of copies you want for each picture. 7. Click the Print icon. Your pictures are printed. Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 13 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.
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3 Printing on a Macintosh When you print from your Macintosh, your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX works like any other printer. You can edit and enhance your photos, create photo greeting cards or calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed, as described on the Start Here sheet. When you insert a memory card in your printer, you can have all the photos automatically copied to your computer. See page 11 for more information.
Loading Paper Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against the paper. Don’t push the paper deeper into the feeder. Load paper only up to this arrow Slide the left edge guide against the paper Follow these guidelines when loading paper: 52 ■ Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.
Loading Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, top edge first and printable side up. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against them. Set the thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the 0 position when you’re done printing envelopes.) For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time.
Basic Printing Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. After you create your document, follow these steps to print. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see the following: Make sure you see SP 785EPX Select your paper size Select the orientation of your document 2. Make sure SP 785EPX is selected. If not, you need to select your printer in the Chooser. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 3.
5. Make the following settings: ■ Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll through the Media Type list). If you’re not sure which setting to select, see page 57. ■ Set the Ink option to Color to print a color document. To print a black text document, click Black. ■ Set the Mode option to Automatic. It’s the easiest way to get good printing results on all types of paper.
Customizing Your Print Settings You can use custom settings for faster draft printing, color matching, or printing at higher resolutions. 1. In the Print window, click Custom, then click the Custom Settings list to open it. Custom settings 2. Select one of these settings: ■ Economy: For printing fast, rough drafts of text on plain paper. Saves ink. ■ ColorSync: For matching colors to your screen as closely as possible, when used in conjunction with ColorSync-compatible devices and applications. 3.
Selecting the Correct Media Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That’s why the Media Type setting is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Here are the settings you should choose for your paper: For this paper . . . Select this Media Type setting . . .
Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although BorderFree printing is a bit slower (especially near the edges), you get perfect snapshots or enlargements, without trimming.
■ Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper or Matte Paper Heavyweight. ■ Load EPSON Premium Glossy, Semigloss, and Luster Photo Paper one sheet at a time. The following sections tell you how to print using Film Factory. You follow similar steps to print with other programs. Check EPSON’s web site for instructions on printing with PhotoImpression: http://support.epson.com. Opening Your Photos in Film Factory Before you start, make sure the photos you want to print have been saved on your computer.
You see the New Roll window: Enter a name If you need assistance with Film Factory, click the Help button or open the Help menu. Click Use Existing Image Folder Click Browse and locate folder Click the Add button 3. Enter a name for the roll. 4. Click Use Existing Image Folder. 5. Click the Browse button, locate the dated folder in the Photos folder on your desktop (or the folder where your photos are stored), then click Choose. 6. Click the Add button to add your new roll of film.
Setting Up Your Print Job 1. When you’re ready to print, click the Print Assignment button. You see various printing options: Print Assignment button Select Trim to Fit Print Size Print button Click Properties 2. Select 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, or Fit to Media Size as the Print Size setting, depending on the paper you’re using. 3. Select Trim to Fit Print Size from the Height/Width Ratio pull-down menu.
6. Click the No Margins box. When you see the warning message, click OK. 7. Click OK. You return to the Print Assignments window. Continue with the steps in the next section to print. Printing Your Photos After you select your paper size, you need to select your media type and other settings. 1. Click the Print button at the left. You see additional printing options: Select the number of copies you want to print Click the Print icon 2. Select the number of copies you want for each picture. 3.
4. Select either Matte Paper - Heavyweight, Photo Paper, or Premium Glossy Photo Paper as the Media Type setting, depending on what paper you’re using. 5. Select PhotoEnhance if you want to increase the contrast, saturation, and color balance of your photo(s). ■ ■ Select Digital Camera Correction to eliminate common problems in digital camera photos.
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4 Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best, and preparation steps for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for: ■ Cleaning the Print Head on page 66 ■ Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 68 ■ Aligning the Print Head on page 72 ■ Cleaning the Printer on page 73 ■ Transporting the Printer on page 74 For more details, read your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 3).
Cleaning the Print Head When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality. If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.
6. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click Finish. If the pattern is missing dots, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 82. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften— and then try cleaning the print head again. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you print.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge The b error light also comes on if you have a paper jam, so make sure you check for that before replacing a cartridge. When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the red b light stays on, a cartridge is empty and you need to replace it.
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the Processing light should be on, but not flashing), then open the printer cover. 2. Press the e ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves to the center and the Processing light flashes. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 3. The color cartridge is on the right and the black is on the left. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. 4.
5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the yellow tape seal on top. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it. Don’t try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. Don’t touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing. black cartridge color cartridge 6. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you insert it.
7. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it snaps in place. . 8. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9. 9. Press the e ink cartridge replacement button and close the printer cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. The Processing light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the Processing light stops flashing and stays on, and the red b error light goes out.
Aligning the Print Head Load paper that’s at least 8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. For the best results, load EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment. If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility. 1.
6. Click Realignment to print another test page. Make sure the pattern numbered 8 in each row is the best aligned. If not, repeat steps 5 and 6. 7. When you’re finished, click Finish. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable. 2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder. 3.
Transporting the Printer To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location. If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Follow these steps: 1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2.
5 Problem Solving This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see Diagnosing Printer Problems on page 77 to help determine what the cause of the problem may be. Refer to the pictures on page 76 if you need help identifying parts of the printer.
Printer Parts paper support printer cover roll paper adapter card eject button memory card slot output tray extensions output tray left edge guide preview monitor slot paper thickness lever roll paper holders USB port preview monitor port ink cartridges processing light error light power button maintenance button roll paper button ink cartridge replacement button 76
Diagnosing Printer Problems First, check the printer’s lights and messages as described below: Lights Message Explanation Green Processing light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, reading a memory card, printing, or performing maintenance procedures. Red b light is on Your paper ran out, ink ran out, or paper is jammed. You may also see one of the messages shown at the left, or a message on your screen.
Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. The printer check also shows how much black and color ink you have left. 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer. 3. Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and release the P power button.
Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation. ■ The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about two minutes. Wait until charging finishes (the green Processing light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on.
■ In Windows 2000, don’t select Block under Control Panel> System> Hardware> Driver Signing; select Ignore or Warn instead. ■ Make sure Windows 98, Me, or 2000 was preinstalled on your system. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you’ve upgraded your system from an earlier version of Windows. ■ Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in Device Manager. See your Windows help system for details. If it’s not working, contact your computer manufacturer.
Printing is too slow. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in “Notices.” If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed. You may also need to: ■ Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. ■ Close open programs that you’re not using. ■ Increase your system’s memory (RAM). For the fastest printing, try these tips: ■ Choose Black ink if your document doesn’t include color. ■ Set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed.
Solving Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). 82 ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 66 for instructions. ■ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see page 42 for guidelines. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually whiter or shinier. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 68. ■ Try using Automatic mode. See page 37 (Windows) or page 55 (Macintosh) for instructions.
Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). If it’s damp or curled, reload a new stack of paper. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time. ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide. ■ Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks.
You see wrong or missing colors. ■ Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for color images and your software is set for color printing. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 66 for instructions. ■ Always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may clog the nozzles or damage the printer. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 68. ■ Try turning off PhotoEnhance.
Solving Problems with Paper Feeding Too many copies are printing. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for multiple copies. Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. ■ If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Press the b maintenance button to eject the paper, and then select the correct paper size. ■ If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer.
Roll paper doesn’t feed correctly. ■ To load paper correctly, gently hold the paper in place with your hand while you press the z button. Don’t force the paper to feed into the printer. Allow the paper to feed automatically. ■ Use a triangle or other tool to make sure the end of the roll is cut perpendicular to the edges. If the end is cut on a diagonal, the paper may not feed smoothly. ■ If you see a paper jam error message, press the z roll paper button for four seconds to clear the error.
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The image is inverted. Turn off Flip Horizontal in the Advanced window or the mirror setting in your program. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected, or is the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning. See page 66. The margins are incorrect.
The wrong photo is printed. The photo numbering in the printer may not match the numbering in your camera. If you’re printing without a computer, first print an index to identify your photos. The wrong page size or number of copies prints (Windows). Open your printer Properties window and make the settings again. Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2000 If you’re using Windows 2000, you need to follow a special installation procedure.
10. When setup is finished, select Yes to restart your computer and click Finish. Leave in the CD-ROM. When your computer restarts, you see the Found New Hardware Wizard again. Follow the steps in the next section to install the SP 785EPX Storage Device driver. Installing the Storage Device Driver After you install the printer driver and utilities, Windows recognizes the card slot in the printer. Follow these steps to install the Storage Device driver: 1.
Uninstalling Printer Software for Windows You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities. For example, this might be necessary when you upgrade your Windows operating system. You don’t need to uninstall Film Factory, PhotoImpression, or your on-screen Reference Guide. 1. Double-click Panel icon. My Computer, then double-click the Control 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer or Film Factory, see the contact information below. If you need help using other software with your printer, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. See the information on page 92 if you need help with PhotoImpression.
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. If you need help with ArcSoft PhotoImpression, use this information: 92 ■ Web site: www.arcsoft.com/techmain.htm ■ E-mail: support@arcsoft.
6 Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other important information.
Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer and its software, your system should have: ■ An Apple® iMac™ series or Power Macintosh G3 or G4 with built-in USB port ■ Mac® OS 8.5.1 through 9.x. Check EPSON’s web site for information about support for Mac OS X. (http://support.epson.com) If you’re running OS 8.5.1 on your iMac, Apple recommends that you install iMac Update 1.1. Download the update for your system from Apple at http://asu.info.apple.com.
Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. ■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
■ Always turn the printer off using the P power button. It may take a moment for the printer to shut off after you press the button. Don’t switch off the power strip or unplug the printer until the green Processing light is off. ■ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through the slots. ■ Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. ■ Do not move the print head by hand. You may damage the printer.
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS: 6-43 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the EPSON printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
Index Numerics 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper, 42, 57 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper Macintosh, 61 Windows, 46 without computer, 20 A Accessories, 92 Advanced settings Macintosh, 56 Windows, 41 Aligning print head, 72 to 73 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 3 Automatic mode Macintosh, 54 to 55 Windows, 37 B Background printing, 55 Banding, 82 Blank pages, 87 Blurry images, 83 BorderFree printing Macintosh, 58 to 63 Windows, 43 to 49 without computer, 17 Borderless Photo Paper, 20, 46, 61 Brightness, adjusting, 29 Browser, 5 Button
Edge-to-edge printing Macintosh, 58 to 63 Windows, 43 to 49 without computer, 17 Electronic manual, 4, 5 to 7 Enlargements, printing without computer, 21 to 22 EPSON accessories, 92 help, 91 to 92 papers, 13 to 14, 42 to 44, 57 to 59 Store, 14, 68, 92 I Faint images, 83 Files, printing without computer, 10 Film Factory Macintosh, 59 to 63 Windows, 44 to 49 Filters Macintosh, 63 Windows, 47 without computer, 30 Flip Horizontal setting, 87 Frames, adding to stickers, 32 Full bleed printing Macintosh, 58 to
M Macintosh Mac OS X, 94 printing on, 51 to 63 problems installing software, 79 system requirements, 94 Maintaining printer, 65 to 73 Marginless printing Macintosh, 58 to 63 Windows, 43 to 49 without computer, 17 Margins, incorrect, 87 Matte Paper - Heavyweight Macintosh, 57 to 59 Windows, 42 to 44 without computer, 13 to 14, 21 to 22 Media Type setting Macintosh, 55, 57 Windows, 37, 42 Memory cards, inserting, 10 to 11 Memory Stick, 10 Microdrive, 10 MicroWeave setting, 81 Mirror images, 87 Monitoring ink
Printer cable, 93 to 94 check, 78 cleaning, 73 control panel, 15 to 18, 76 to 77 maintaining, 65 to 73 noise, 80 parts, 76 problems, 77 to 78, 80 to 81 transporting, 74 Printing advanced, 41, 56 borderless, 17, 43 to 49, 58 to 63 controlling, 39, 55 from Macintosh, 51 to 63 from Windows, 33 to 49 slow, 81 with custom settings, 40 to 41, 56 with PhotoEnhance, 18, 29, 47, 63 without computer, 9 to 32 Problems installing software, 79 to 80 memory card, 81 miscellaneous, 87 to 88 paper feeding, 85 to 86 PhotoSt