EPSON Stylus Color 777/777i
sheet
feeder
left edge
guide
paper support
printer cover
ink cartridge clamps
ink cartridge holders
(do not remove)
control panel
output tray
output tray
extension
Paper name Size Part number
EPSON Photo Paper Letter
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Cards
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting
Card Kit
EPSON Photo Stickers
(CD-ROM and paper)
EPSON Photo Stickers
(refill, paper only)
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel
Transfer Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Self
Adhesive Sheets
EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight
®
A4
4 × 6 inches
Panoramic
A4
A6 S041054
Letter S041147
Letter S041267
Kit
A6, 16 frames per
sheet
A6, 16 frames per
sheet
Letter S041153/S041155
A4 S041106
Letter
A4
S041141
S041140
S041134
S041145
S041064
S041063
S041144-KIT
S041144
S041257
S041258
The availability of paper types varies by location. Not all
paper types match the Media Type setting names in the
printer software. See page 6 or the instructions that came
with the paper to select the correct Media Type setting.
Accessories
Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Part number
Black T017201 (U.S.) or T017311 (Canada and Latin America)
Color T018 201 (U.S.) or T018 311 (Canada and Latin America)
Media
Paper name Size Part number
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter
EPSON High Qu ality Ink Jet
Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Film
A4
Letter
A4
Letter
A4
Legal
Letter
A4
Letter
A4
A6
S041060
S041059
S041111
S041117
S041062/S041029
S041161
S041067
S041124
S041126
S041072
S041071
S041107
Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration
Black 144 nozzles
Color 144 nozzles
(48 each: cyan, magenta, yellow)
Resolution Maximum 2880 dpi × 720 dpi
Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking
Control code ESC/P Raster, EPSON Remote
Input buffer 256KB
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B-L B-R
C
Paper
Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight
Single sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Transparencies, glossy
film, glossy paper
Matte Paper Heavyweight
Self-adhesive sheets A4 (210 × 297 mm) Self adhesive sheets distributed by
Envelopes No. 10, 4.1 × 9.5 inches (104 × 241 mm)
Ink jet cards A6 (105 × 148 mm)
Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Photo Stickers A6 (105 × 148 mm), 16 frames/sheet Photo stickers distributed by EPSON — —
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer
Paper
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches)
Half letter (statement, 5.5 × 8.5 inches)
Executive (7.5 × 10 inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
A5 (148 × 210 mm)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
A6 (105 × 148 mm), glossy film only
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
DL, 4.3 × 8.7 inches (110 × 220 mm)
C6, 4.4 × 6.4 inches (114 × 162 mm)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
Panoramic (210 × 594 mm)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Transfer paper distributed by EPSON — —
Plain bond paper and special ink jet
papers distributed by EPSON
Transparencies, glossy paper, and
glossy film distributed by EPSON
Matte paper distributed by EPSON — —
EPSON
Plain bond paper or air mail paper 0.006 to 0.02 inch
Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON — —
Photo paper distributed by EPSON — —
0.003 to 0.004 inch
(0.08 to 0.11 mm)
for plain bond
paper
——
——
(0.16 to 0.52 mm)
17 to 24 lb
(64 to 90 g/m
for plain bond
paper
12 to 20 lb
(45 to 75 g/m
2
)
2
)
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first,
except for envelopes. Load envelopes flap edge first with
the flap side down
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper
may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON
cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or
type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before
purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause
paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems,
switch to a higher grade of paper.
Do not load curled or folded paper.
Use papers under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Store printouts on EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and
Self Adhesive Sheets under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C)
Humidity: 20 to 60% RH
Printable area
A
B-L B-R
envelopes
C
single sheets/index cards
A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm).
B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) for all papers
except DL envelopes (0.28 inch [7 mm]) and No. 10 envelopes
(1.10 inches [28 mm]).
C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm).
* You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12 inch (3.0 mm)
by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However,
print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing
large jobs, print a single sheet to confirm print quality.
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EPSON 4 × 6-inch
Photo Paper *
(dotted lines indicate
perforations)
A: The maximum top margin is 0.67 inch (17.0 mm).
L & R: The maximum left and right margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm).
The minimum left and right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
C: The maximum bottom margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm).
* EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper is 4.5 × 6.9 inches
(114.3 × 175.3 mm), including the perforated margins. The
printable area is 4 × 6 inches (101.6 × 152.4 mm).
A
L & R
C
Ink Cartridges
Black ink cartridge:
T017201 (U.S.) or
Specification
Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Print capacity* 600 pages; A4, 3.5% (ISO/
Cartridg e life 2 years from production date (if unopened)
Storage
temperature
Transit
temperature
Freezing
temperature**
Dimensions 1.1 × 2.6 × 1.5 inches
* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink
replacement. The actual print capacity may vary, depending on
how often you turn on the printer and how often you clean the
print head.
** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at
77 °F (25 °C).
T017311 (Canada and
Latin America)
IEC letter pattern), text at
360 dpi
(within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F
[25 °C])
−
4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
−
22 to 140 °F (−30 to 60 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
3.2 °F (−16 °C)
(W×D×H)
28.1 × 66.85 × 38.5 mm
(W×D×H)
Color ink cartridge:
T018201 (U.S.) or
T018311 (Canada and
Latin America)
300 pages (A4, 360 dpi,
5% duty each color)
−
0.4 °F (−18 °C)
1.7 × 2.6 × 1.5 inches
(W×D×H)
43.2 × 66.85 × 38.5 mm
(W×D×H)
Mechanical
Paper feed Friction
method
Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry
Sheet feeder
capacity 100 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m
2
) paper
Dimensions
Storage Width: 17.7 inches (450 mm)
Depth: 10.1 inches (257 mm)
Height: 6.8 inches (173 mm)
Printing Width: 17.7 inches (450 mm)
Depth: 17.8 inches (452 mm)
Height: 11 inches (279 mm)
Weight 9 lb (4.1 kg) without the ink cartridges
Electrical
Specification 120 V Model 220−240 V Model
Input voltage
range*
Rated frequency
range
Input f requency
range
Rated current 0.4 A 0.2 A
Power consumption Approx. 17 W (ISO Letter Pattern)
* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s
voltage.
99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V
50 to 60 Hz
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Approx. 2.5 W in standby mode
Environmental
Temperature
Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage*
Transit* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)
Humidity (without condensation)
Operation 20 to 80% RH
*
Storage
*Stored in shipping container
−
4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
5 to 85% RH
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges
and do not refill them. Other pr oducts may cause
damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranties.
Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has
expired.
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950
EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B
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Control Panel
You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer’s
control panel lights, as described below, or running a printer
check, as described on page 4.
error light
is on The
P
is on When the
b
flashes When the
b
is off
P
and
is on
b
and
P
flash
and
P
are off
It flashes when th e printer is receiving a print job, charging
ink, or cleaning the print head.
incorrectly, or you have a paper jam. If necessary, load or
reload paper and press the
paper is jammed, press the
to clear the jam. If that doesn’t work, turn off the printer
and gently pull out all the paper. Turn on the printer and
press the
When the
correctly and not jammed, you need to replace an ink
cartridge. Determine which cartridge is out of ink and
replace the cartridge as described on page 6.
Determine which cartridge is low as described on page 7
and make sure you have a replacement cartridge.
When the
jammed paper may be b locking movement of the print
head. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and check
inside f or any jammed paper. Then turn the printer back
on. If the lights are still in the same state, contact your
dealer or EPSON.
When both lights flash as you’re replacing an ink cartridge,
b
the flash pattern indicates which cartridge is low on ink, as
described on page 7.
If you’re not replacing ink but both lights are flashing, you r
printer may have an int ernal error. Turn off the printer,
wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights still
flash, contact your dealer or EPSON.
When both lights are off, the printer is not receiving
b
power. Try these solutions:
❏
❏
❏
maintenance buttonink cartridge replacement button
power light is on when the printer is ready to print.
P
error light is on, paper is out or loaded
b
maintenance button. If
b
maintenance button to try
b
maintenance butto n to resume printing.
b
error light is on and your paper is loaded
b
error light flashes, your ink supply is low.
b
power light is off and the
P
Make sure the printer is turned on.
Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord securely,
and turn on the print er again.
Make sure the outlet is operable and is not controlled
by a switch or timer. If in doubt, try using anoth er
outlet.
power light
power button
error light is on,
b
Installing Ink Cartridges for the First Time
Follow these ink cartridge precautions and the others in your
Printer Basics book:
Use the cartridges packed with your printer the first
time you install ink cartridges or your printer won’t
charge properly.
Install both ink cartridges, and leave them installed for
all types of printing, or the printer won’t work.
Remove the yellow tape seal from the ink cartridges or
you’ll permanently damage them. Don’t remove the
clear seals from the bottom or ink will leak out.
Don’t touch the green chips on the cartridges. This
prevents normal operation and printing.
Never turn off the printer when the
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any
noise for more than 5 minutes.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do
not drink the ink.
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with
soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them
thoroughly with water.
1. Plug in the printer and press the
it on.
2. Lower the printer’s output tray and open the cover.
3. Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps.
Ppower light is
power button to turn
P
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4. Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow
part of the tape seal on top. Don’t pull off the blue part.
black cartridge color cartridge
5. Tilt each cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its
holder. Hang the tabs on the back of the ink cartridges on
the hoods on the holder clamps.
Don’t place the cartridges under the holder clamp hooks;
you may damage the clamp when you close it.
Testing the Printer
You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem
comes from the printer itself or some other source.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
4. Hold down the
release the
b
Ppower button. Continue holding down the
maintenance button until the Ppower light starts to
flash, then release it.
The printer prints one page showing its ROM version
number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the
pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print
head; see page 8.)
5. To end the check, turn off the printer after it prints the
check page. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on
your printer and computer.
If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your
software settings, the interface cable, or your computer.
If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with
your printer. Try the suggestions in the Printer Basics book. If
nothing seems to work, contact your dealer or EPSON.
maintenance button, then press and
b
6. Close the ink cartridge clamps.
7. Press the
e ink cartridge replacement button to begin
charging the ink delivery system, then close the printer
cover.
8. Charging takes about two minutes. the
Ppower light
flashes and the printer makes various sounds until it’s
finished. Don’t turn off the printer or interrupt charging or
it will start over, using more ink than necessary. Charging is
finished when the
Ppower light stops flashing and stays on.
Printing on Special Media
Whether you print on plain paper or special media, you need
to select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in
the table below.
For this paper name...
Plain paper and envelopes Plain paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Iron-On Cool Pee l Transfer Paper
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive
Sheets
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper
EPSON Photo Paper
EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Stickers
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies
Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Select this Media Type
setting
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
Photo Qualit y Ink Jet Paper
Photo Paper
Paper
Photo Quality Glossy Film
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Additional Media Loading Guidelines
Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with
your special media; they may damage the printer.
❏ Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the
printable surface.
❏ Be sure to load the printable (whiter) side of the media face
up in the sheet feeder.
❏ You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge
guide.
❏ In addition to the
the correct
software.
❏ If the special media has protective sheets between each sheet
of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before
printing.
❏ If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use
the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may jam inside the
printer.
❏ Some special media have a cut corner that you need to
position correctly, as shown below.
Media Type setting, remember to select
Paper Size for your media in the printer
❏ You can load the following number of sheets of EPSON
special media:
For this paper name...
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive
Sheets
EPSON Iron-On Cool Pee l Transfer Paper
EPSON Photo Stickers
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Photo Paper (Panoramic size)
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film One sheet at a time with
EPSON Photo Paper (Letter-, A4-, or
4 × 6-inch size)
Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Load this number of
sheets
Up to the arrow mark on
the inside of the left edge
guide
Up to 30 cards with the
included support sheet
beneath the stack
One sheet at a time
the include d support sheet
or a piece of plain paper
beneath the special paper
Up to 20 sheets with the
included support sheet
beneath the stack
cut cor ner
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the
ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new
cartridge. When the
empty and you need to replace it.
When an installed cartridge is more than six months old, you
may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the
quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print
head, you can replace the cartridge even if the
off.
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of
installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
❏ Black ink cartridge: T017201 (U.S.), T017311 (Canada)
❏ Color ink cartridge: T018201 (U.S.), T018311 (Canada)
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call
EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store
www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on
b error light stays on, a cartridge is
b
The
error light also comes on if you have a paper jam,
so make sure you check for that before replacing a
cartridge.
b error light is
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink
cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may
cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranty.
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at
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Before you replace a cartridge, be sure to read these sections
below:
❏ “Ink Cartridge Precautions” below
❏ “Determining Which Cartridge to Replace”
Ink Cartridge Precautions
Follow these precautions and those listed in the Printer Basics
book before handling ink cartridges:
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do
not drink the ink.
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with
soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them
thoroughly with water.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print
head by hand.
You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. Leave
the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you
have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink
remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
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.
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once
you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must
complete all the steps in one session.
Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the
Ppower light should be on, but not flashing), then open
the printer cover.
2. Press the
head moves to the center and the
the
determine which cartridge to replace, check the status
monitor window or the control panel light pattern now, as
described above.)
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.
e ink cartridge replacement button. The print
Ppower light flashes and
error light flashes or remains on. (If you need to
b
Don’t touch the green circuit board on the back of the
cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and
printing.
Determining Which Cartridge to Replace
To find out which ink cartridge is low or empty, do one of the
following:
❏ Check the information in the EPSON Status Monitor 3
(Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh) window
that automatically appears on your screen when you print.
❏ Press the
flash pattern of the control panel lights:
❏
❏
e ink cartridge replacement button and check the
error and Ppower lights flash at the same speed =
b
replace black cartridge
error light flashes twice as fast as the Ppower
b
light = replace color cartridge
4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it
carefully.
5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the yellow
tape seal on top.
black cartridge color cartridge
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6. Tilt the new cartridge forward slightly as you place it in its
holder.
Hang the tabs at the back of the cartridge on the hooks in
the holder clamps.
Don’t place the cartridge under
the hooks; you may damage the
clamp when you close it.
7. Press down the ink cartridge clamp
until it locks in place.
Cleaning the Print Head
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.
This section explains how to clean the print head using the
Head Cleaning utility, which is the recommended method
when the printer is connected to a local port, not over a
network.
You can also clean the print head by holding down the
maintenance button on the printer’s control panel for
b
three seconds when the
Flix movies or your electronic Reference Guide for detailed
instructions.
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.
Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the
error light is off. (If the
b
you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see page 7 for
details.)
error light is off. See your Fix-it
b
error light is flashing or on,
b
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
Ppower light flashes, and the printer makes noise.
Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the
Ppower light stops flashing and stays on and the
b
error
light goes out.
Never turn off the printer while the
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made
noise for more than 5 minutes.
P
power light is
2. If you have an application running, access the printer
settings dialog box.
Or, with Windows, click
select
Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Color 777
printer icon. Then select
Document Defaults (Windows NT), or Printing
Preferences
(Windows 2000).
3. Windows: Click the
Start, point to Settings, and
Properties (Windows 95 or 98),
Utility tab.
Macintosh: Click the Utility button.
4. On the Utility menu, click the
Head Cleaning button.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print
head. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the
printer makes some noise and the
Never turn off the printer while the
flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made
noise for more than 5 minutes.
Ppower light flashes.
P
power light is
6. When the Ppower light stops flashing, run a nozzle check
to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.
Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click
nozzle check pattern
. Then click Print. The nozzle check
Print
pattern prints (see the next section for details).
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7. 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 in the Printer Basics
book. 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 (the lower row
will be in color). Each staggered horizontal and straight
vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot
pattern. If your printout looks okay, you’re done.
missing dots
missing dots
If any dots are missing (as shown here), clean the print head
again, as described on page 8.
missing dots
4. You see the Utility menu. Click the
Alignment
button.
Print Head
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page.
You see this window:
6. On the printed page, select the pattern that shows the two
vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other.
Select one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. Then enter the
number of the best pattern for each row in the
corresponding boxes on the screen.
7. Click
Realignment to print another test page. Make sure
the pattern numbered 8 in each row is the best aligned. If
not, repeat steps 6 and 7.
8. When you’re finished, click
Finish.
Aligning the Print Head
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. Make sure the printer is turned on, but not printing, and
letter-size paper is loaded.
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 ink jet paper in the printer whenever
you check the print head alignment.
2. If you have an application running, access the printer
settings dialog box.
Or, with Windows, click
select
Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Color 777/
icon, then select Properties (Windows 95 or 98),
777i
Document Defaults (Windows NT), or Printing
Preferences
(Windows 2000).
3. Windows: Click the
Macintosh: Click the Utility button.
Start, point to Settings, and
Utility tab.
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 the paper from the sheet feeder.
3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Clean ink out of the printer’s interior with a soft, damp
cloth.
Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.
Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner
for cleaning; they can damage the printer components
and case.
Don’t get water on the printer components and don’t
spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.
Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special
media; they may jam inside the printer.
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Transporting the Printer
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:
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.
1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the
far right position, then turn off the printer.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then
disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
3. Remove any paper from
the printer and remove
Tape the ink cartridge
holder to the printer case
the paper support.
4. Open the printer cover.
Secure the ink cartridge
holder to the printer with
tape as shown, then close
the printer cover.
5. Push in the output tray extension and close the tray.
6. Repack the printer and attachments in the original box
using the protective materials that came with it. See the
Start Here sheet.
Be sure to keep the printer level as you transport it. After
transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print
head and then print a document to test the output.
Related Documentation
TM-SC777 EPSON Stylus Color 777/777i Service
Manual
PL-SC777 EPSON Stylus Color 777/777i Parts Price
List
CPD-10839 EPSON Stylus Color 777/777i Printer
Basics
CPD-10841 EPSON Stylus Color 777/777i Start Here
CPD-10842 EPSON Stylus Color 777/777i CD-ROM
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