ALL-IN-ONE PHOTO CENTER RX700 Basics
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Contents Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Plain Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing From an Index Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Your Index Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Photos From the Index Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Your Camera Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cropping a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating Photo Greeting Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining Your RX700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Ink Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchasing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking and Cleaning and Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome! The Epson Stylus® Photo RX700 combines the convenience of scanning and stand-alone copying with true photo print quality. It includes these outstanding features: ■ Built-in transparency unit that lets you make photo reprints directly from your slides and negatives. ■ Color Restoration technology that allows you to restore faded color photos to their original brilliance. ■ CD/DVD printing so you can enhance your collection by printing photos and colorful designs directly on your disks.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines when reading this manual: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your product. Tips contain hints for better copying, scanning, and printing.
Copying You can use your Stylus Photo RX700 to copy all sorts of materials, such as scrapbooking elements, 4 × 6 photos, and 35-mm slides and negatives. If your photos are old and faded, you can bring them back to life with Color Restoration.
Loading Paper Your Stylus Photo RX700 lets you load plain, letter-size paper in the front tray (for everyday printing) and special Epson papers in the rear sheet feeder for photoquality results. Loading Plain Paper The front tray is for loading letter-size plain paper only (8.5 × 11-inch photocopier paper). You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper in the front tray. Caution: All other types of paper must be loaded in the rear sheet feeder (see page 12). 1. Open the front cover. Press 2.
Caution: Do not push the paper in too far. Make sure the paper is stacked evenly. Too far in Edges not even 4. Slide the edge guide against the left side of the paper. 5. Extend the output tray.
Loading Epson Paper Epson offers an extensive line of specialty papers that provide outstanding results when used with Epson printers and ink. See the inside back cover for a complete list of papers that work with your printer. If you need help making a selection, see the inside back cover for suggestions, or check online at www.epsonstore.com. Note: Load specialty Epson papers in the rear sheet feeder only.
3. Extend the output tray. 4. Load your paper and slide the edge guide lightly against it. Never load more sheets than can fit under the arrow mark on the edge guide. Note: If you’re using Epson paper, follow any instructions that came with it. For example, some types of paper should be loaded only one sheet at a time. See your on-screen Reference Guide for details. To ensure good results, always: ■ Load paper short edge first. ■ Load paper with the printable side up (it’s usually whiter or brighter).
Copying Text and Graphics Here’s how to make basic copies of text and graphics. You can copy black-andwhite materials such as books, forms, and newspaper clippings—or materials with colorful graphic designs such as magazine articles, school projects, and scrapbooking elements. Tip: Plain photocopier paper works well for making everyday copies. For crisper text and more vivid colors, try Epson Premium Bright White Paper.
5. Press the Copy button. You see this screen: Arrow buttons Note: The RX700 retains the last settings you used, so always check them to make sure they’re the ones you want to copy with. 6. Use the u, d, l, r arrow buttons to select these settings: ■ Copy Layout: Set to Copy w/Borders (you can’t use the Borderless setting when making plain-paper copies) or see page 18 for more options. ■ Paper Type: Select Plain(Front) if you’ve loaded plain paper in the front tray.
Copying a Photo To print long-lasting photos with a professional finish, choose an Epson paper specially designed for printing photos. Many different sizes and paper types are available (see the inside back cover). To print beautiful photos without white borders around the edges, use a borderless layout (available only when printing on 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, and letter-size Epson photo paper). 1. Load your selected Epson paper in the back tray (see page 12). 2.
If you’ve loaded this paper . . . Select this setting Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson ColorLife® Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper SemiGloss Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Prem.Luster Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper PremierArtTM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Matte ■ Paper Size: Select the size of paper you’ve loaded. ■ Quality: Select Photo or Best Photo. 5. To change the number of copies (from 1 to 99), use the + and – buttons. 6.
Selecting a Copy Layout Whether you’re copying a newspaper clipping or a photograph, your RX700 lets you print your copies using a variety of layouts. You can access basic layouts (copying with and without borders) on the main copy screen. To use additional layout options, follow these steps: 1. After pressing the Copy button, press the Options button. You see this screen: 2. Select More Layout and press OK. 3. Use the u, d, l, r arrow buttons to choose one of these layout options, then press OK.
Making Prints From Slides or Negatives You can use the film holder that came with your Stylus Photo RX700 to scan 35-mm slides or strips of negative and positive film.
Placing 35-mm Slides in the Holder 1. Fit the holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the rear edge of the glass. Make sure the cutouts for 35-mm slides are in the middle of the glass (not at the rear edge) to align them with the fluorescent lamp when you close the lid. Fluorescent lamp Cutouts for slides are in middle of glass 2. Place your slides in the film holder as shown. Note: The photos should be mirror-imaged when viewed from overhead.
Placing 35-mm Film Strips in the Holder 1. Remove the film strip cover. 2. Slide your film strip into the holder. Note: The photos should be mirror-imaged when viewed from overhead. (The shinier side of the film faces down; the duller side faces up.) 3. Replace the film strip cover. 4. Fit the holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the rear edge of the glass. Make sure the film strip is in the middle of the glass (not at the rear edge) to align it with the fluorescent lamp when you close the lid.
Scanning and Printing Your Photos 1. Close the scanner lid. 2. Press the Slides Negatives button. You see the screen below. Note: Do not press the Copy button, or the film holder will be printed instead of the film. 3. Select Custom Print, then press OK. You see this screen: 4. Select Photo (Single), then press OK.
5. On the next screen, use the u, d, l, r arrow buttons to select basic print settings. Press OK when done making your settings. ■ Paper Type: Select the setting for the type of paper you’ve loaded (see page 31). ■ Paper Size: Select the size of paper you’ve loaded. ■ Layout: If you want to print without white borders around the edges, choose Borderless. Otherwise choose with Border. ■ Restoration: Turn on to restore color to faded slides or negatives (see page 25).
10. When done selecting all your photos for printing, press OK. 11. On the preview screen, confirm your selected photos and settings, then press the x Color button to begin printing. To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. Tip: For best results, press the x Color button even if you’re printing black-and-white photos. Color inks can be combined for improved results over black ink alone.
7. Use the l and r buttons to select the photo you want to crop, then press OK. You see the cropping screen: 8. Select the area you want to crop: ■ Use the + and – buttons to resize the frame. ■ Use the u, d, l, r arrow buttons to reposition the frame. Press OK when done. 9. On the preview screen, use the + and – buttons to select the number of copies, then press the x Color button to start printing.
Restoring 4 × 6 Photos Follow these steps to restore faded 4 × 6-inch photos. You can place two photos on the scanner at once; a separate print will be made of each photo. Before starting, you’ll need to have some Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in one of these sizes: 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, or letter-size. 1. Press the Creative Projects button. 2. Select Reprint/Restore Photos then press OK. 3. Place one or two photos on the scanner glass, aligning them with the edges of the glass as shown.
Making Prints From Your Digital Camera You can print photos from your digital camera by inserting its memory card in your RX700 (see page 28). If your camera supports PictBridge® or USB Direct Print,TM you can connect it to the RX700 with a USB cable (see page 41).
Make sure the photos on your card meet these requirements: ■ JPEG files or uncompressed Tiff files only ■ Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to 4600 × 4600 pixels ■ No more than 999 photos on the card (you can have additional photos, but the printer can read only the first 999) Inserting Your Camera’s Memory Card 1. Open the memory card slot cover. Open cover 2. Make sure the memory card light (next to the card slots) is off and all the slots are empty.
The memory card light flashes, then turns green. Memory card light Caution: Do not insert more than one card at a time. Wait for the memory card light to stop flashing before removing your card or turning off the RX700, or you may lose data on the card. Remove any cards before connecting or disconnecting the RX700 and your computer. Quick Printing of 4 × 6-inch Snapshots After inserting a memory card, you can view and select the photos you want to print from the RX700 screen.
Note: If your camera supports DPOF, you can use it to select the photos you want to print and the number of copies. For more information, see page 34. 6. When done selecting all your photos for printing, press OK. 7. At the preview screen, press the x Color button to print your photos. Note: Press the Options button if you’d like to print the date and/or time your photo was taken. Select the desired format, then press OK. To cancel printing, press the y Stop button.
You see your memory card’s first photo displayed on the screen: 7. Use the l and r arrow buttons to preview each of your photos. 8. While a photo is displayed, use the + and – buttons to select how many copies of it you’d like. Note: See page 34 for more ways of viewing and selecting photos. 9. When done selecting all your photos for printing, press OK. 10. At the preview screen, press the x Color button to print your photos. To cancel printing, press the y Stop button.
Making the Correct Setting for Your Paper Before printing, be sure to select the correct Paper Type setting on the RX700 screen (step 4 on page 30). This important setting tells the printer what kind of paper you’re using so it can adjust how to apply the ink. Here’s how to choose the correct setting: 32 If you’ve loaded this paper . . .
Selecting the Layout These photo layouts are available when making your print settings (step 4 on page 30). Different options are available, depending on whether you are using Photo (Single) or Photo (Multi) mode.
Other Ways to View and Select Your Photos When previewing your photos, you can choose whether to view them one-at-atime or nine per screen. You can also select photos for printing one-by-one, in a range, or all at once. If your digital camera supports DPOF, you can use it to make your selections beforehand. 1. After making your print settings (page 30), you see the first photo on your card. Press the Screen View button. Your photos are displayed nine per screen.
7. Press OK when done. 8. At the preview screen, press the x Color button to print your photos. Using DPOF If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use it to select your photos for printing and the number of copies while the card is still in your camera. See your camera’s instruction manual for details. 1. Insert the camera’s memory card in the RX700. 2. Press the Memory Card button. 3. Use the u and d buttons to highlight Basic Print 4”x6”or Custom Print, then press OK. 4.
Selecting Special Print Settings After making the basic print settings (page 30), press the Options button to see additional settings for enhancing your photos. This is the first of 3 screens If you don’t see the setting you want, press the u or d button until it appears. Use the l and r buttons to change any setting, then press OK when done to save it. ■ Date Format: Prints the date your photo was taken in one of the following formats: yyyy.mm.dd (2005.12.12), mmm.dd.yyyy (Dec.12.2005), dd.mmm.yyyy (12.
■ Fit to Frame: If your photo is too long or wide to fit inside the available space on your selected layout, part of it will be automatically cropped when this setting is On. Select Off to turn off automatic cropping and leave white space at the edges of the photo. (This setting does not work with borderless layouts, so be sure to select with Borders as the Layout setting.) Fit to Frame turned off Fit to Frame turned on Edge of paper ■ Bidirectional: Increases the print speed when turned On.
Printing From an Index Sheet An index sheet gives you a thumbnail printout of the photos on your memory card and lets you select which ones you want to print. You can use the index sheet to make borderless prints on 4 × 6-inch, 8 × 10-inch, and letter-size paper. Use plain paper to print out the index.
Printing Your Index Sheet Follow these steps to print an index sheet. 1. Load several sheets of plain paper in the front tray (one sheet for every 30 photos to be printed on the index). 2. Press the Memory Card button. You see this screen: Select Index Sheet 3. Select Index Sheet then press OK. 4. Select Print Index Sheet then press OK. 5. On the next screen, select which photos you want to print: all of them (All Photos) or just the most recent ones (Latest 30, Latest 60, or Latest 90). 6.
■ Select the size and type of paper you loaded, as listed below: If you loaded this paper . . . Choose one of these options Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Prem. Glossy - 4 × 6 in. Prem. Glossy - 8 × 10 in. Prem. Glossy - Letter Epson Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo - 4 × 6 in. Glossy Photo - Letter Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Matte - Letter ■ Select whether to print your photos with or without white borders.
Connecting Your Camera Directly PictBridge and USB Direct Print let you print your photos by connecting your digital camera directly to the Stylus Photo RX700. Make sure your photos meet these requirements: ■ JPEG files or uncompressed Tiff files only ■ Resolutions ranging from 120 × 120 to 4600 × 4600 pixels ■ No more than 999 photos on your camera (you can have additional photos, but the printer can read only the first 999) 1. Remove any memory cards from the RX700.
8. When you have finished selecting your print settings, press OK. 9. Use your camera to select the photos you want to print, adjust any necessary settings, and print your photos. See your camera’s manual for details. Note: Be sure to make the desired print settings on your camera, because its settings generally take precedence over those on the RX700. If your camera is not compatible with PictBridge or USB Direct Print, you’ll see a message saying that the connected device cannot be used.
7. Select the area you want to crop: ■ Use the + and – buttons to resize the frame. ■ Use the u, d, l, r arrow buttons to reposition the frame. Press OK when done. 8. On the Preview screen, use the + and – buttons to select the number of copies, then press the x Color button to start printing. To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. Tip: For best results, press the x Color button even if you’re printing black-and-white photos. Color inks can be combined for improved results over black ink alone.
Paper Description Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight (letter-size) Heavyweight, ultra-smooth, brightwhite finish; great for printing nonglare photos. Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper (letter-size) Ideal for printing photographic portfolios that require excellent image quality and two-sided printing with no show-through. Selecting a Photo and Printing a Template 1. Load a memory card (see page 28). 2. Press the Creative Projects button. 3. Choose Select Photo and Print Template, then press OK. 4.
■ ■ Select the type of paper you loaded, as listed below: If you loaded this paper . . . Choose one of these options Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Prem. Glossy - Letter Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Matte - Letter Epson Photo Paper Epson Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo - Letter Select the desired layout.
7 ABC ABC 6 5 ABC ABC ABC 4 3 2 ABC ABC ABC Top edge of sheet ABC 8 9 ABC ABC ABC 10 4. Place the template selection sheet face-down on the scanner glass, so that the top edge of the sheet is aligned with the left edge of the glass. Left edge of glass 5. Close the scanner lid. 6. Make sure Scan Template and Print Greeting Card is highlighted, then press the OK button. The sheet is scanned and your cards are printed. Note: To cancel printing, press the y Stop button.
Printing on CDs and DVDs Your RX700 includes a special tray that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink-jet printable CD or DVD. You can use both regular 12-cm disks and 8-cm mini CDs. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs for printing. Do not use thermal-printable or regular CDs or DVDs. You can order CDs and DVDs with an ink-jet printable surface from your local retailer or a web site such as www.pcmall.com, www.cdw.com, www.warehouse.com, www.zones.com, www.
Loading a Disk Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your ink-jet printable CDs or DVDs before you print. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors when you burn the data. If you plan to print large numbers of disks, it’s a good idea to print a small sample, then wait a day and check the quality to make sure it is satisfactory. Caution: Use only CDs or DVDs designed for printing with ink jet printers. 1. Turn on the RX700 and open the front cover. Press 2.
4. Insert the tray into the RX700. 5. Make sure the arrow marks are aligned. Align arrows Using EPSON Print CD If your RX700 is connected to your computer, you can use the EPSON Print CD software to create and print a disk design with images and text. Note: Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the software. Designing CDs and DVDs 1. Start EPSON Print CD. ■ Windows: Click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Print CD > EPSON Print CD.
2. Click the background icon. You see a window like the following: Windows Macintosh 3. To select a background image, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Click the File tab, then click Browse to locate the folder where your images are stored and click OK. You see thumbnail images of all the files in the folder. Select your image and click OK. ■ Macintosh: Click Select Background, locate the folder where your images are stored, select the one you want, and click Open.
5. To add text, do one of the following: ■ Windows: Click the text button. Enter your text, use the tabs to apply formatting and special effects, and click OK. (To open the window again, double-click any block of text.) ■ Macintosh: Click the text button. In the Text Settings window, type your text, then use any of the options in the window to format it. You can also use options in the Color Settings and Object Settings windows. Windows Macintosh 6.
Printing Your Design After you have created your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you’re ready to print. 1. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Make sure Stylus Photo RX700 is selected, then click Print. Macintosh Windows 3. When printing is complete, pull the tray out of the printer and let the disk dry fully before handling it. If you want to check the print position or color, see the instructions for “Adjusting the Print Position” below and “Adjusting the Print Density” on page 54.
5. Click Print. The confirmation pattern is printed on the position check disk or CD. 6. Remove the position check disk or CD and measure the distance from the edge of the hole to the small cross marks (distances labeled A and B as shown). You’ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for these measurements. 7. Open the File menu and select Adjust Print Position. You see a screen like this: Macintosh Windows Enter measurements here Enter measurements here 8.
Adjusting the Print Density If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs, you may need to adjust the color saturation or ink density. Disks from different manufacturers may absorb ink differently, so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disk. Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern and make adjustments as necessary. 1. Insert a test CD or DVD for printing, as described on page 48. 2. Start EPSON Print CD. 3. Select Print from the File menu. 4.
Printing a CD/DVD Without a Computer You can use your Stylus Photo RX700 to print a colorful design directly onto a CD or DVD without using your computer. You can’t print text on your disk this way, but you can either scan a design and copy it onto the disk or use photos from your digital camera’s memory card. You can further enhance your CD/DVD collection by making your own jewel case inserts.
Printing From a Memory Card Follow these steps to print using an image from your camera’s memory card. 1. Insert a memory card (see page 28). 2. Press the Memory Card button, select Custom Print, and press OK. 3. Select CD/DVD, then press OK. 4.
6. Select your photo(s) for printing. The photos can be any size, since they’re automatically resized to fit the disk. In 4-up and 12-up modes, you can select multiple copies of each photo, if desired. ■ Use the l and r arrow buttons to preview your photos. ■ While a photo is displayed, use the + and – buttons to select how many copies of it you’d like. ■ Press OK when done. 7. At the preview screen, press the x Color button to print in color, or the x B&W button to print in grayscale.
4. Use the l and r arrow buttons to select how far (in millimeters) to move the image, up to 5 mm in either direction. Press OK when done. Note: The RX700 remembers your settings even after it has been turned off, so you do not need to readjust the printing position each time you make a disk. Creating a Jewel Case Insert You can use a photo on your camera’s memory card to print a jewel case insert that matches your printed CD or DVD. 1. Insert a memory card (see page 28). 2.
You see your memory card’s first photo displayed on the screen: 7. Select your photo(s) for printing: ■ Use the l and r arrow buttons to preview your photos. ■ While a photo is displayed, use the + and – buttons to select how many copies of it you’d like. ■ Press OK when done. 8. At the preview screen, press the x Color button to print in color, or the x B&W button to print in grayscale. Your insert is printed. To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. 9.
Printing on CDs and DVDs
Scanning to a Memory Card You can use your Epson Stylus Photo RX700 as a stand-alone scanner to save scans of photos, film, and slides to your memory card. You can also scan to your computer instead of a memory card (see the instructions in your on-screen Reference Guide). See these sections: ■ “Inserting a Memory Card” below ■ “Scanning a Photo” on page 62 ■ “Scanning Film or Slides” on page 63 Inserting a Memory Card You can scan to any compatible type of card listed on page 27.
2. Make sure the memory card light (next to the card slots) is off and all the slots are empty. Then insert your card as shown: CompactFlash or Microdrive (bottom) MemoryStick, SD, or MMC (middle) SmartMedia or xD (top) The memory card light flashes, then turns green. Memory card light Note: If the card is not properly formatted, you see a message on the RX700 screen. Press the button indicated on the RX700 screen to format the card. Any data stored on the card will be erased.
5. Use the u and d buttons to choose Scan to Memory Card, then press OK. 6. Use the u, d, l, and r buttons to select the following options: ■ Scan Area: select Auto cropping (if the edges of the photo are light in color, select Max area) ■ Document Type: select Graphics ■ Quality: select Text and Image (for best quality) or Normal (for smaller file size). 7. Press the x Color button. The photo is scanned and saved to the “epscan” folder on your memory card. 8.
4. Press the Slides Negatives button. 5. Use the u and d buttons to choose Scan to Memory Card, then press the OK button. 6. Select the film type you’ve loaded. If you’re scanning slides, select Color slide. If you’re scanning a film strip, select one of these options: ■ Color negative film (used in most cases) ■ B&W negative ■ Positive color film (strip) Press OK after making your selection. The RX700 previews your photos on its screen: 7. Use the l and r arrow buttons to highlight each photo.
Saving and Storing Photos You can use your RX700 as a card reader to copy photos and other types of files from a memory card to your computer, or vice versa. If you don’t have a computer, you can copy pictures from your camera’s memory card to a USB storage device, such as a Zip® drive, CD drive, or USB thumb drive (flash memory device). This lets you delete the photos on your memory card and reuse it without losing your originals.
On a Macintosh, you see a drive icon appear on your desktop. You can open the drive and copy your photos to your computer. If iPhotoTM is set to open when a digital camera is connected, iPhoto opens. 4. To copy photos, drag and drop them as needed. When you’re done, remove the card as described on page 68. Caution: If you are using a card from your digital camera and you add or delete files, the card may not work correctly with your camera. Always delete pictures using your camera.
3. Connect a USB cable from your storage drive to the EXT. I/F port on the front of the Stylus Photo RX700. (If you’re using a thumb drive, plug it in directly.) EXT/IF port 4. Press the Setup button. 5. Press the d button to choose Backup Memory Card, then press OK. 6. Press OK again to start the backup procedure. You may have to follow additional instructions on the RX700 screen. All the photos on your card are copied to your connected storage device.
1. Remove any memory cards from the RX700. 2. Connect your USB drive to the RX700 as shown on page 66. 3. When you see this screen, use the u and d buttons select which folder to print from, then press OK. 4. Press the Memory Card button, then follow the same steps as you would to print from your camera’s memory card (see page 27). Removing a Memory Card Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card to your computer, follow the steps below to prepare your computer before removing the card.
Maintaining Your RX700 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter to check and clean the print head. You’ll also find instructions on checking ink levels, replacing ink cartridges, and aligning the print head. See these sections: ■ “Replacing Ink Cartridges” below ■ “Checking and Cleaning and Print Head” on page 72 ■ “Aligning the Print Head” on page 74 Replacing Ink Cartridges When you print with low ink cartridges, you see a message on the RX700 screen.
When your ink starts getting low, make sure you have replacement cartridges available. You can’t print if a cartridge is empty. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date: Color Part number Black T559120 Cyan T559220 Magenta T559320 Yellow T559420 Light Cyan T559520 Light Magenta T559620 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them.
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Follow these steps to replace one or more ink cartridges that are outdated, low on ink, or empty. 1. Open the cartridge covers. 2. Remove the cartridge you need to replace. (Press in to release it, then pull it out of its slot.) Dispose of the cartridge carefully. 3. Unwrap the new cartridge. 4. Insert the cartridge so it clicks into place. If you need to replace any other cartridges, repeat steps 2 through 4 before continuing.
5. Close the cartridge covers. The RX700 begins charging the ink delivery system, and you hear noise during charging. Caution: Never turn off the RX700 during ink charging. This may cause incomplete charging of ink. Checking and Cleaning and Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are missing, or you see light or dark lines across the page, you may need to clean the print head. This clears the print head nozzles, which can become clogged if you don’t use the printer for a long time.
5. Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each staggered line should be solid, with no gaps, as shown. ■ If your printout looks okay, you’re done. Press Back to return to the Setup menu. ■ If you see any gaps, as shown below, press OK and follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head Follow these steps to clean the print head so it can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.
Aligning the Print Head If your printouts have vertical lines that appear jagged, you may need to align the print head. Note: You can also run a print head alignment using the printer software. Click the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions on running a print head alignment. 1. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX700 is turned on and not printing. 2. Load several sheets of plain letter-size paper in the front tray (see page 10). 3.
Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Stylus Photo RX700, check the messages on the RX700 screen, run a nozzle check (see page 72), or see “Problems and Solutions” below. Tip: It’s a good idea to check Epson’s web site periodically for possible updates to your software. Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section for your product to see if there is new software available for downloading to your computer.
You cancelled software installation or connected the Stylus Photo RX700 before installing the software. Your Epson software may be incorrectly installed. See the on-screen Reference Guide for instructions on uninstalling the software. Make sure you carefully follow the steps on your Start Here sheet when you reinstall your software. You need to connect the RX700 at the correct time in the installation process. You’re having problems installing the software.
Part of the image is cut off. ■ If you’re making prints from a slide, the image will be cropped because Epson photo paper does not have the same proportions as 35-mm slides. ■ If you’re printing from your camera’s memory card, select with Border as the Layout setting and turn off Fit to Frame (see page 37). ■ If you select Auto Fit Page to copy a document with white or very light edges, the original size may not be recognized correctly.
Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your printouts or copies. ■ Clean the print head; see page 72 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; see page 69. ■ Select a higher print quality. If you’re printing from your computer, turn off High Speed mode in your printer software. ■ Try printing with Epson paper. Make sure the paper is loaded in the rear sheet feeder, with the printable side face-up. Your printout is blurry or smeared.
You see misaligned vertical lines in your printout. ■ Align the print head; see page 74 for instructions. Your printout is faint or has gaps. ■ Clean the print head; see page 72 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 69. ■ Make sure you haven’t selected Draft as the Quality setting. ■ If you’re printing with Epson paper, load it face-up in the rear sheet feeder. Your printout is grainy. ■ Use Epson paper for best results.
Paper Feed Problems If paper jams frequently, make sure the left edge guide isn’t pushed too tightly against the paper. Also, try loading fewer sheets of paper. The stack should never be above the arrow on the inside of the left edge guide. Some paper types require that you load sheets individually or use a support sheet; follow the instructions that came with your paper for specific instructions. If paper jams in the rear sheet feeder: ■ You may have pushed the paper down too far into the sheet feeder.
Scanning Problems The Stylus Photo RX700 doesn’t scan film or slides. ■ Make sure you’ve removed the white document mat and the film holder is positioned correctly (see page 19). ■ Make sure the cable from the scanner lid is securely connected to the TPU port in back of the RX700. You’re having problems scanning from your computer. If the Stylus Photo RX700 is turned on but you cannot scan, check the following: ■ Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to your computer and the RX700.
Your scanned image is blurry or distorted. ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner glass. If only part of the image is blurred, your document may be wrinkled or warped. ■ Make sure the RX700 is level and on a stable, vibration-free surface. ■ If you’ve removed the scanner lid to scan a thick document, try covering the document with a heavy cloth or paper to keep out ambient light. The edges of the photo are not scanned. ■ The scanner has non-readable areas at the edges.
Where To Get Help If you need help with your Stylus Photo RX700 or EPSON Scan software, see “Epson Support” below. If you need help with ArcSoft PhotoImpression, see page 84. Epson Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at http://support.epson.com.
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral. Other Software Technical Support 84 Software Telephone Online and E-mail ArcSoft PhotoImpression (510) 440-9901 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday Fax: (510) 440-1270 www.arcsoft.
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson Stylus Photo RX700, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Stylus Photo RX700. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus Photo RX700 label. ■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as air control systems or other high-load devices that regularly switch on and off.
■ Do not block or cover openings in the Stylus Photo RX700 case or insert objects through the slots. ■ Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the Stylus Photo RX700 yourself.
■ Don’t shake cartridges after you remove them from their packages; this might cause leakage. ■ Do not remove or tear the label on an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality. ■ Don’t use a cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For best results, use up the ink cartridge within six months of installing it.
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: Located at: Epson America, Inc. MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 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 original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used only 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.
devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or useradded boards or components.
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Index A Aligning print head, 74 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 84 Auto Document setting, 15 B Banding, 72, 78 Blurry prints, 78 scan, 82 Borderless printing, 16 to 17, 23, 33 Brightness, 36 C Camera, see Digital camera Canceling printing, 15, 17, 24, 30, 31 Card reader, 65 to 66 Cartridges, replacing, 69 to 72 CDs and DVDs adjusting print density, 54, 55, 56 adjusting print position, 52 to 53, 57 to 58 loading disk, 48 to 49 ordering, 47 printing on, 47 to 59 CDs, saving files on, 66 to 67 Checking print nozzle
E I Ejecting memory cards, 68 Empty ink, 69 to 70 Energy Star Compliance, 89 Enlarge copy, 15, 17 Epson help, 83 to 84 EPSON Print CD, 47 to 54 Exif Print, 36 Image quality problems, 81 to 82 Incorrect colors, 79 Index sheet, 38 to 40 Ink cartridges checking levels, 69 to 70 low or empty, 69 to 70 part numbers, 70 purchasing, 70, 84 replacing, 69 to 72 safety instructions, 70, 86 to 87 Ink levels, 69 Ink nozzle check, 72 to 73 Installing ink cartridges, 71 to 72 F Factory settings, 37 Faded photos, 25 t
M Macintosh, ejecting memory cards, 68 Memory card light, 28, 62 Memory cards compatible, 27 cropping photos from, 42 to 43 index sheet of photos on, 38 to 40 inserting, 28, 61 removing, 68 saving files from, 65 to 67 scanning to, 62 to 64 supported file types, 28 transferring to computer, 65 to 66 N Negatives loading, 21 printing from, 19 to 24 scanning to memory card, 63 to 64 Network printing, 76 Noise, 75 Nozzle check, 72 to 73 P Paper jams, 80 loading in back tray, 12 to 13 loading in front tray, 10
R Reduce copy, 15, 17 Removing ink cartridges, 71 to 72 Removing memory cards, 68 Replacing ink cartridges, 69 to 72 Resizing copies, 15, 17 Restoring color, 25 to 26 Restoring default settings, 37 S Safety instructions, 70, 85 to 87 Saturation, 36 Saving files from memory cards, 65 to 67 photos on computer, 65 to 66 Scanner lid, 14 noise, 75 Scanning film and slides, 63 to 64 index sheet, 40 problems, 81 to 82 template selection sheet, 44 to 46 to a memory card, 62 to 64 Screen, RX700 display problems, 82
How to Copy, Print, and Scan Without a Computer Your Stylus Photo RX700 lets you create bright, vivid photos that are ready to frame, place in an album or scrapbook, or share with family and friends. You can copy, print, scan, restore the color of old photos, and make reprints and enlargements—even without a computer! Create photo reprints and enlargements Reprint photos, copy scrapbook elements, and create beautiful prints from slides and negatives. To learn how, see the “Copying” section in this guide.
How to Copy, Print, and Scan Without a Computer Your Stylus Photo RX700 lets you create bright, vivid photos that are ready to frame, place in an album or scrapbook, or share with family and friends. You can copy, print, scan, restore the color of old photos, and make reprints and enlargements—even without a computer! Create photo reprints and enlargements Reprint photos, copy scrapbook elements, and create beautiful prints from slides and negatives. To learn how, see the “Copying” section in this guide.
