Scanning a Photo / Document ...22
Using an External Storage
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Where to Find Information
Paper manuals
Start Here
Be sure to read this sheet first.
This sheet tells you how to set up the printer and install the software.
(this book)
Basic Operation Guide -for use without a computer-
This book provides information on using the printer without
connecting to your computer, such as instructions on copying, printing
from a memory card, and printing on a CD/DVD.
If you have problems using the printer, see the Solving Problems
chapter in this book.
Online manuals
User's Guide
This guide provides instructions for printing and scanning from your
computer and information on the software.
This guide is included in the software CD-ROM and installed
automatically when you install the software. To read this guide,
double-click the icon on your desktop.
Online help
Online help is built into each application included on the software
CD-ROM. It provides detailed information on the application.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Follow these guidelines as you read your instructions:
w Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note: Notes contain important information about the printer.
Tip: Tips contain hints for using the printer.
Copyright Notice
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mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The
information contained herein is designed only for use with this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as
applied to other printers.
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modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's
operating and maintenance instructions.
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety
Instructions
Before using this printer, read and follow
these safety instructions:
■ Use only the power cord that comes with
the printer. Use of another cord may cause
fire or shock. Do not use the cord with any
another equipment.
■ Make sure the power cord meets all
relevant local safety standards.
■ Use only the type of power source indicated
on the label.
■ Place the printer near a wall outlet where
the power cord can be easily unplugged.
■ Do not let the power cord become damaged
or frayed.
■ Make sure the total ampere rating of the
devices plugged into an extension cord or a
wall outlet does not exceed the ampere
rating limit.
■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid
changes in heat or humidity, shocks or
vibrations, dust, or direct sunlight.
■ Do not block or cover openings in the case
or insert objects through the slots.
■ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond its base in all directions. It
will not operate properly if it is tilted or at
an angle. And make sure the back of the
printer is at least 10 cm away from the wall
for sufficient ventilation.
■ Do not open the scanner unit while
copying, printing, or scanning.
■ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the
printer.
■ Do not spill liquid on the printer.
■ Do not use aerosol products that contain
flammable gases inside or around the
printer. Doing so may cause fire.
■ Except as specifically explained in your
documentation, do not attempt to service
the printer yourself.
■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the
following conditions: if the power cord or
plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
printer; if the printer has been dropped or
the case damaged; if the printer does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
■ When storing or transporting the printer,
do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it
upside down; otherwise ink may leak from
the cartridge.
■ Be careful not to trap your fingers when
closing the scanner unit.
■ Do not press too hard on the document
table when placing the originals.
Ink cartridge safety
instructions
■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of
children and do not drink the ink.
■ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with
soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush
them immediately with water. If you still
have discomfort or vision problems, see a
doctor immediately.
■ Do not shake ink cartridges after opening
their packages; this can cause leakage.
■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use,
protect the ink supply area from dirt and
dust and store it in the same environment as
the printer. Do not touch the ink supply
port or surrounding area.
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Safety Instructions3
Control Panel Functions
Control Panel
abcdefgh
Control panel design varies by location.
Buttons
ButtonFunctionButtonFunction
i
j
aP OnTurns the printer on and
off.
bMode *Switches the modes
between r Copy,
s Memory Card, and
v Specialty Print.
(Lights show which mode
is selected.)
cF [Setup] *Runs maintenance
programs or adjusts
miscellaneous settings.
dG
[Display/Crop]
eCopies
(+ and -)
Changes the view of
photos on the LCD
screen, or crops the
photos.
Sets the number of
copies, or changes the
cropping area.
fx Menu *Displays detailed
settings for each mode.
gud
lr
4-way
Scroll
OKActivates the settings
hy BackCancels the current
ix StartStarts copying and
jy Stop/ClearStops copying and
Selects photos and
menu items.
you have selected.
operation and returns to
the previous menu.
printing.
printing, or resets the
settings you have made.
* For details on the items in each mode, see “Summary of Panel Settings” on page 32.
4Control Panel Functions
LCD screen
Note:
The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have
an uneven brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
Using the LCD screen
Follow the instructions below to select and change the setting menus and the photos on the
LCD screen.
a
a
b
c,d
b,d,e
c
d
aUse Copies + or - to set the number of copies for
the selected photo.
c
a
e
bPress l or r to select the setting item.
cPress u or d to select the menu item. The
highlighted part moves up or down.
dPress r to open the setting item list. Press u or d
to select the setting item and then press OK.
ePress l or r to change the displayed photo on the
LCD screen.
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Power saving function
If no buttons are pressed for more than 3 minutes, the printer becomes inactive or a slide show
begins if Screen Saver Settings is set to Memory Card Data.
After 13 minutes of inactivity, the screen turns black to save energy and the Mode lights turn
on and off in a clockwise motion.
Press any button (except P On) to return the screen to its previous state.
Changing the view of photos on the LCD screen
You can switch the display using G [Display/Crop].
View 1 photo with informationView 9 photos without information
Control Panel Functions5
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper
Before printing, you need to select the correct paper type setting. This important setting
determines how the ink is applied to the paper.
Note:
❏ The availability of special paper varies by location.
❏ You can find the part number for the following Epson special papers on the Epson support Web site.
* You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m2.
** The paper may not be available in some cases.
Loading Capacity
6Handling Paper
Loading Paper
1. Open and extend the paper support.
2. Open the front cover.
4. Slide the edge guide.
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5. Load the paper short edge first, even for
landscape printing, with the printable
side up.
The printable side
is often whiter or
brighter than the
other side.
3. Slide out the front tray.
Note:
Make sure the front tray is in the paper
position (lower position). If it is not, move the
tray lever up and reposition the front tray.
6. Place behind the tabs.
Handling Paper7
7. Slide the edge guide to the right. Make
sure the paper fits under the c arrow
mark inside the left edge guide.
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) and
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)
Follow the same steps to load A4 paper.
A4
8Handling Paper
Handling a CD/DVD
c Caution:
Store the CD/DVD tray in a flat place. A warped
or damaged CD/DVD tray may stop the printer
from operating normally.
Note:
❏ Make sure the data, music, or video is burned
on your ink jet printable CD/DVDs before you
print.
❏ Moisture on the printable surface may cause
smearing.
❏ The printed surface is easily smeared
immediately after printing.
❏ Be sure to let a CD/DVD dry completely
before using it or touching the printed surface.
❏ Do not allow the printed CD/DVD to dry in
direct sunlight.
❏ If the CD/DVD tray or the internal transparent
compartment are accidentally printed on,
immediately wipe off the ink.
❏ To print on 8-cm mini CDs, use the EPSON
Print CD included in the software CD-ROM.
See your online User's Guide.
Loading a CD/DVD
1. Close the front tray extension.
2. Move the tray lever down until the front
tray is lifted to the CD/DVD position
(upper position).
c Caution
Do not move the tray lever while the printer is
operating.
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3. Remove the 8-cm CD/DVD adapter and
place your CD/DVD on the tray.
The label surface up.
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4. Insert the tray into the printer.
Either edge of the
CD/DVD tray is
inserted into the
brackets.
Removing a CD/DVD
1. Make sure that printing is finished.
2. Remove the CD/DVD tray by pulling it
straight out of the front tray.
3. Move the tray lever up to reposition the
front tray.
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Copying
Note:
❏ The copied image may not be exactly the
same size as the original.
❏ Depending on the type of paper used, print
quality may decline in the top and bottom
areas of the printout, or these areas may be
smeared.
Placing Originals on the
Document Table
1. Open the document cover and place
your original face-down on the
document table.
Photos or document:
2. Close the cover gently.
Tip:
If you want to copy a thick or large document,
you can remove the document cover.
Open it and pull it
straight up.
Copying Photos
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CD/DVD:
You can copy photos from 30 × 40 mm to
127 × 178 mm. You can also copy two
photos at the same time.
1. Press v Specialty Print.
2. Select Reprint/Restore Photos, then
press OK.
3. Press OK.
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Note:
❏ If your photos have faded over time, select
On to bring them back to life.
❏ If you set Restoration to On for a normal
color photo, the photo may not be printed
correctly.
4. Press OK again. Your photo is
previewed.
5. Set the number of copies.
6. Press x Menu and change the settings
(& “Print settings for Reprint/Restore
Photos” on page 36). Then press OK.
7. Press x Start.
Note:
If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move
the original away from the corner slightly.
Cropping and enlarging a
photo
You can crop out the rest of the photo and
print just the main subject by itself when
you copy a photo.
1. Press v Specialty Print.
2. Refer to “Copying Photos” on page 11
and follow the steps from 2 to 4.
3. Press G [Display/Crop]. You see the
cropping screen.
Copying multiple photos
Place each photo horizontally.
5mm
5mm
5mm
Note:
❏ You can copy two 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) size
photos at the same time. If the edge of the
photo is missing after you print, try copying
them one at a time.
❏ Place your photo 5 mm away from the edge of
the document table. Also when you place two
photos, position each photo at least 5 mm
away from the adjacent photo.
❏ You can copy several different sized photos at
the same time, as long as they are larger than
30 × 40 mm.
4. Use the following button to set the area
you want to crop.
Copies +, -Change the frame size.
u, d, l, r Move the frame.
x MenuRotate the frame.
Note:
x Menu is only available in the Memory
Card mode.
5. Press OK to confirm the cropped image.
Note:
To readjust the frame’s position, press
y Back to return to the previous screen.
6. When you have finished checking the
cropped image, press OK.
Note:
The icon is displayed on the cropped
image.
7. Set the number of copies.
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8. Press x Menu and change the settings
(& “Print settings for Reprint/Restore
Photos” on page 36). Then press OK.
9. Press x Start.
Copying Documents
1. Press r Copy.
2. Select the copy settings (& “Copy Mode”
on page 32).
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Select Color for color copies or B&W
for black-and-white copies.
Select the type of document.
Select a layout option.
Set the number of copies.
3. Press x Menu to change the settings
(& “Print settings for Copy mode” on
page 32). Then press OK.
Tip:
When CD/DVD Copy is selected as the
Layout, try printing a test sample on paper
first. Select Plain Paper as the Paper Type
setting and load plain paper.
4. Press x Start.
Note:
If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move
the original away from the corner slightly.
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Printing from a Memory Card
Handling a Memory Card
Inserting a memory card
Note:
If a digital camera is connected to the printer,
disconnect it before you insert your memory
card.
1. Open the memory card slot cover.
CompactFlash
Microdrive
2. Make sure no memory cards are in the
slots. Then insert your memory card.
c Caution:
❏ Do not insert more than one memory card
at a time.
❏ Do not try to force the memory card into
the slot. Memory cards will not go all the
way in.
❏ Make sure you check which direction the
card should be inserted, and if the card
needs an adapter, make sure you attach
the adapter before inserting the card.
Otherwise, you may not be able to remove
the card from the printer.
xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card Type M
xD-Picture Card Type H
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SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
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Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
MagicGate Memory Stick
3. Make sure the memory card light flashes
and then stays on.
Memory
card light
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Removing the memory card
1. Make sure the memory card light is not
flashing.
2. Remove the memory card by pulling it
straight out.
Printing Photos
1. Press s Memory Card.
2. Select one of the settings in the following
table for viewing/printing your photos,
and then press OK. Follow the
instructions below to select the photos
and set the number of copies.
SettingInstructions
Print
Index
Sheet
Slide
Show
Scan to
Memory
Card
See “Selecting and Printing
Photos Using an Index
Sheet” on page 17.
Your printer displays the
photos on the memory card
in sequence. When you see
the photo that you want to
print, press OK and set the
number of copies.
If you want to print additional
photos, select the photo you
want to print. Then set the
number of copies.
See “Scanning a Photo /
Document” on page 22.
3. Press x Menu and change the settings
(& “Print settings for Memory Card
mode” on page 34). Then press OK.
SettingInstructions
View and
Print
Photos
Print All
Photos
Print by
Date
Select a photo and set the
number of copies.
Set the number of copies for
all photos.
If you want to set the number
of copies for each photo
individually, press OK and
then set the number of
copies.
Select the date and press r
to place a check mark, then
press OK.
If you want to set the number
of copies for all photos,
simply set the number of
copies.
If you want to set the number
of copies for each photo
individually, press OK and
then set the number of
copies.
4. Press x Start.
Tip:
When you print a photo stickers sheet, if your
printed image is not centered on the photo
stickers sheet, you can adjust its printing
position by following the next procedure.
1. Press F [Setup].
2. Select CD/Sticker Position, then press OK.
3. Select Stickers, then press r.
4. Select how far (in millimeters) to move the
print position.
5. Press OK. Then try printing again.
Note:
This printer retains your settings even after it
has been turned off.
Cropping and enlarging a
photo
1. Press s Memory Card.
2. Select View and Print Photos, then press OK.
3. Select the photo you want to crop.
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4. Press G [Display/Crop].
5. Refer to “Cropping and enlarging a
photo” on page 12 and follow steps 4 to 7.
6. Press x Menu and change the settings
(& “Print settings for Memory Card
mode” on page 34). Then press OK.
7. Press x Start.
Printing with fun frames
Printing with DPOF settings
If your camera supports DPOF, you can use
it to preselect photos and the number of
copies to print while the memory card is still
in your camera. See your camera’s
instruction manual for details.
1. Insert a memory card containing DPOF
data (& page 14).
2. Press OK.
3. Press x Menu and change the settings
(& “Print settings for Memory Card
mode” on page 34). Then press OK.
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You can add colorful frames to your photos.
1. Choose P.I.F. frames from the software
CD-ROM that came with the printer and
use the EPSON PRINT Image Framer
Tool to save them to a memory card. For
details, see the software help.
Note:
Depending on your location, the EPSON
PRINT Image Framer Tool and the P.I.F.
frames may not be included on the software
CD-ROM.
2. Load the appropriate paper for the frame
size (& page 7).
3. Insert the memory card containing your
photos and P.I.F. frames (& page 14).
4. If you want to print your photos by
using the P.I.F. frames already assigned,
press OK.
If you want to select the P.I.F. frames on
the memory card, press y Back. Then
select the photo with the View and Print Photos option and select a P.I.F. frame as
the Layout setting (& “Printing Photos”
on page 16).
5. Select the photo and P.I.F. frame then
press OK.
4. Press x Start.
Selecting and Printing
Photos Using an Index
Sheet
You can use an index sheet to select the
photos you want to print.
Printing an index sheet
Selecting photos from the index sheet
Note:
❏ Press OK again to check how the photo
looks in the frame.
❏ P.I.F. frames have already been assigned
to each photo, so you cannot change the
frame.
6. Set the number of copies.
7. Press x Menu and change the settings
(& “Print settings for Memory Card
mode” on page 34). Then press OK.
8. Press x Start.
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Scanning the index sheet
5. Select the range of photos. Then press
OK.
RangeDescription
Printing the selected photos
All
Photos
Latest
30
Latest
60
Latest
90
Prints all the photos stored on
a memory card.
Prints 30, 60, or 90 photos
from the latest one in order of
the file name.
6. Press x Start.
Note:
Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left
corner of the index sheet is printed properly.
If the index sheet is not printed correctly, the
printer cannot scan it.
2. Selecting photos from the
index sheet
On the index sheet, use a dark pen or pencil
to fill in the ovals and make your selections.
1. Printing an index sheet
1. Load several sheets of A4-size plain
paper (& page 7).
2. Press s Memory Card.
3. Select Print Index Sheet, then press OK.
4. Make sure Print Index Sheet is selected.
Good:
NOT
good:
1. In section 1, select the size of paper
(& page 6).
2. Select whether to print your photos with
or without borders.
3. Fill in the oval to include an optional
data stamp.
4. In section 2, select All to print one copy of
each photo, or fill in the number beneath
each photo to select 1, 2, or 3 copies.
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3. Scanning the index sheet
and printing the selected
photos
1. Place the index sheet face-down on the
document table, so that the top of the
sheet is aligned with the left edge of the
document table.
2. Close the document cover.
3. Load the size of photo paper you marked
on the index sheet (& page 7).
Note:
Make sure you use Ultra Glossy Photo
Paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, or
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper.
4. On the LCD screen, make sure Print
Photos from Index Sheet is selected,
then press x Start.
3. Press x Menu and change the settings
(& “Print settings for Print on
CD/DVD” on page 37). Then press OK.
Tip:
If you want to print a test sample on paper
first, select Plain Paper as the Paper Type.
4. Select a photo and set the number of
copies.
Note:
When selecting photos for the 4-up, 8-up, or
12-up layout setting, you do not have to
select the maximum number of photos.
Unused areas of the layout will be left blank.
5. Press x Start.
Adjusting the print area
Adjusting the diameter
1. Press v Specialty Print.
2. Select Print on CD/DVD, then press OK.
3. Press x Menu.
4. Select CD Inner-Outer, then press r.
5. Set the inside diameter (Inner) and the
outside diameter (Outer), at intervals of
1 mm.
Inner18 to 46 mm
Outer114 to 120 mm
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Note:
If you have more than one index sheet, wait
each time until printing is complete. Then
repeat the steps above to scan and print
from each additional sheet.
Printing onto a CD/DVD
Making settings and printing
1. Press v Specialty Print.
2. Select Print on CD/DVD, then press OK.
Note:
If you are printing in the following areas of
the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may get
stained with ink.
Inner hub area18 to 42 mm
Outer periphery
area
6. Press OK, then try printing again.
117 to 120 mm
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Adjusting the print position
1. Press F [Setup].
2. Select the CD/Sticker Position, and
press OK.
3. Select CD/DVD, then press r.
4. Select how far (in millimeters) to move
the print position.
Printing a CD/DVD
Jacket
1. Load A4-size paper.
2. Press v Specialty Print.
3. Select Print on CD/DVD, then press OK.
AdjustingDescription
1. Up
3. Down
2. Right
4. Left
5. Press OK, then try printing again.
Note:
This printer retains your settings even after it
has been turned off.
Move the CD/DVD print
position up or down. You
can adjust it in 0.1 mm
steps from 0.0 to 2.0 mm.
Move the CD/DVD print
position left or right. You
can adjust it in 0.1 mm
steps from 0.0 to 2.0 mm.
4. Press x Menu.
5. Select CD Jacket as the Media Type
and change the settings (& “Print
settings for Print on CD/DVD” on page
37). Then press OK.
6. Select a photo and set the number of
copies.
7. Press x Start.
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Printing from an External Device
You can print your photos from an external
device, such as a digital camera, mobile
phone, or USB storage device, with a USB
cable directly.
Tip:
For details on printing with the optional
BLUETOOTH Photo Print Adapter, see your
online User's Guide.
From a Storage Device
Note:
❏ Not all USB devices are supported. For
details, contact your regional customer
support.
❏ You may not be able to print photos in the
storage device that were saved by using a
product other than this printer.
1. Connect your device to the printer
(& “Using an External Storage Device”
on page 22).
2. Remove any memory cards from the
printer.
CompatibilityPictBridge or USB
DIRECT-PRINT
File formatJPEG
Image size80 × 80 pixels to
9200 × 9200 pixels
1. Make sure your printer is not printing
from a computer.
2. Remove any memory cards from the
printer.
3. Press F [Setup].
4. Select PictBridge Setup, then press OK.
5. Select the print settings (& “Print
settings for Memory Card mode” on
page 34). Then press OK.
6. Connect the USB cable from your camera
to the USB port on the front of the
printer.
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3. When you see this screen, select which
folder to print from, then press OK.
4. Follow the same steps as you would to
print from the memory card
(& “Printing Photos” on page 16).
Using PictBridge or USB
DIRECT-PRINT
PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT let you
print your photos by connecting your
digital camera directly to the printer.
Make sure your camera and photos meet the
following requirements.
USB port
7. Make sure your camera is turned on and
use it to select the photos, adjust any
necessary settings, and print your
photos. See your camera’s manual for
details.
Note:
❏ Depending on the settings on this printer
and the digital camera, some
combinations of paper type, size, and
layout may not be supported.
❏ Some of the settings on your digital
camera may not be reflected in the output.
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Saving Your Data
You can save scans of photos or documents
directly to your memory card in JPEG or
PDF format. You can also save photos from
your memory card directly to an external
storage device with a USB cable.
Scanning a Photo /
Document
1. Press s Memory Card.
2. Select Scan to Memory Card, then
press OK.
3. Select the following settings.
SettingDescription
FormatSelect JPEG or PDF.
Scan AreaIf the edges of the photo
are light in color, select
Max Area. Otherwise,
select Auto Cropping.
c Caution:
❏ Never open the scanner unit while scanning;
otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ Do not remove the card or turn off the printer
while the memory card light is flashing, or you
may lose data.
Note:
If the edges of the photo are cropped off, move
the original away from the corner slightly.
Using an External
Storage Device
You can copy pictures from your memory
card to an external storage device, such as a
Zip drive, recordable CD-R/RW drive (with
a USB connection), MO drive, or USB flash
drive.
Note:
Not all USB devices are supported. For details,
contact your regional customer support.
1. If the printer is connected to your
computer, unplug the USB cable or turn
off your computer.
2. Connect a USB cable from your storage
device to the USB port on the front of the
printer. (If you are using a thumb drive,
plug it in directly.) Then, insert your
media into the storage device.
OriginalSelect the type of original
you placed on the
document table.
QualitySelect the quality of the
scanned documents.
4. Press OK. The document is scanned and
saved to the EPSCAN folder on your
memory card.
When scanning is finished, you see a
confirmation screen. Note the name
given to your image and its location on
the card.
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3. Press F [Setup].
4. Select Backup Memory Card, then
press OK.
5. Select Backup Memory Card, then
press OK.
6. Follow the instructions on the LCD
screen.
Note:
When backing up photos to a CD-R/RW, the
printer creates a folder for each backup
session. You can store multiple backup
sessions on a CD-R/RW.
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Saving Your Data23
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Precautions
w Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly
with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes,
flush them immediately with water. If you still
have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor
immediately.
■ Never move the print head by hand.
■ When an ink cartridge is expended, you
cannot continue printing even if the other
cartridges still contain ink.
■ Leave the expended cartridge installed
until you have obtained a replacement.
Otherwise the ink remaining in the print
head nozzles may dry out.
■ Some ink is consumed each time
cartridges are inserted because the printer
automatically checks their reliability.
■ For maximum ink efficiency, only remove
an ink cartridge when you are ready to
replace it. Ink cartridges with low ink
status may not be used when reinserted.
■ Epson recommends the use of genuine
Epson ink cartridges. The use of
non-genuine ink may cause damage that
is not covered by Epson's warranties, and
under certain circumstances, may cause
erratic printer behavior. Epson cannot
guarantee the quality or reliability of
non-genuine ink. Information about the
ink cartridge status may not be displayed
when non-genuine ink is used.
❏ Make sure the front tray is in the paper
position (lower position) (& page 7).
1. Do one of the following:
■ If an ink cartridge is expended:
Look at the message on the LCD screen
to find out which cartridge should be
replaced, then press OK.
■ If an ink cartridge is not expended:
Press F [Setup]. Select Maintenance,
and press OK. Select Change Ink Cartridge, and press OK.
2. Lift up the scanner unit.
c Caution:
Do not lift up the scanner unit when the
document cover is open.
3. Open the cartridge cover.
Removing and Installing
Ink Cartridges
Make sure you have a new ink cartridge
before you begin. Once you start replacing a
cartridge, you must complete all the steps in
one session.
Note:
❏ Do not open the ink cartridge package until
you are ready to install it in the printer. The
cartridge is vacuum packed to maintain its
reliability.
24Replacing Ink Cartridges
c Caution:
Never attempt to open the cartridge cover
while the print head is moving. Wait until the
print head has stopped at the replacement
position.
4. Squeeze the tab and lift it straight up.
c Caution:
Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products
not manufactured by Epson may cause
damage that is not covered by Epson's
warranties, and under certain
circumstances, may cause erratic printer
behavior.
Note:
If it is difficult to remove the cartridge, lift the
cartridge with more force until comes out.
5. Remove the new cartridge from its
package.
c Caution:
❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the
side of the ink cartridge when you remove
it from the package.
❏ Do not touch the green chip on the side of
the cartridge. This can damage the ink
cartridge.
6. Remove the yellow tape.
7. Place the new ink cartridge in the
cartridge holder and press it down until
it clicks into place.
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8. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it
until it clicks into place.
c Caution:
If you find it difficult to close the cover, make
sure all the cartridges are firmly seated.
Press down on each cartridge until you hear
it click into place. Do not attempt to force the
cover closed.
9. Close the scanner unit.
10. Press OK.
c Caution:
❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the
cartridge before installing it; otherwise,
print quality may decline or you may not be
able to print.
❏ Do not remove the seal.
❏ Be sure to always install an ink cartridge
into the printer immediately following the
removal of the current ink cartridge. If the
ink cartridge is not installed promptly, the
print head may dry out, rendering it unable
to print.
The ink delivery system starts charging.
c Caution:
❏ Do not turn off the printer during ink
charging as this will waste ink.
❏ Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until ink
charging is complete.
Note:
❏ If you had to replace an ink cartridge during
copying, to ensure copy quality after ink
charging is finished, cancel the job that is
copying and start again from Placing Originals
on the Document Table.
❏ If a message on the LCD screen still tells you
that a cartridge should be replaced, the ink
cartridges may not be installed properly.
Press OK again, and press down the ink
cartridge until it clicks into place.
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Maintenance
Y (Yellow)
Checking the Ink
Cartridge Status
You can check which cartridge is low.
1. Press F [Setup].
2. Select Ink Levels, then press OK.
You see a graphic showing the ink
cartridge status:
,
B (Black),
LC (Light Cyan),
LM (Light Magenta),
M (Magenta),
C (Cyan),
When your ink starts getting low, is
displayed.
3. Press y Back to return to the previous
screen.
Note:
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability
of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges
are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be
displayed.
1. Load A4-size plain paper (& page 7).
2. Press F [Setup]. (If you have just
finished cleaning the print head, you can
start the nozzle check by pressing
x Start.)
3. Select Maintenance, then press OK.
4. Select Nozzle Check, then press OK.
5. Press x Start.
6. Examine the nozzle check pattern you
printed.
■ If your printout looks like the one
shown below, the print head does not
need to be cleaned yet. Press OK to
return to the main menu.
■ If your printout has gaps like the one
shown below, clean the print head as
described in the next section.
Checking and Cleaning
the 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.
Note:
Make sure the front tray is in the paper position
(lower position).
Tip:
To maintain print quality, Epson recommends
printing a few pages on a regular basis.
Checking the print head
You can print a nozzle check pattern to see if
any print head nozzles are clogged, or to
check the results after cleaning the print
head.
Cleaning the print head
Follow these steps to clean the print head so
it can deliver ink properly. Before cleaning
the print head, run a nozzle check to see if
the print head needs cleaning (& “Checking
the print head” on page 26).
Note:
❏ Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if
quality declines.
❏ When ink is low you may not be able to clean
the print head. When ink is expended you
cannot clean the print head. Replace the
appropriate ink cartridge first (& “Removing
and Installing Ink Cartridges” on page 24).
1. Press F [Setup]. (If you have just
finished checking the print head, you can
start cleaning by pressing x Start, and
then go to step 5.)
26Maintenance
2. Select Maintenance, then press OK.
3. Select Head Cleaning, then press OK.
4. Press x Start.
The printer begins cleaning the print
head. Follow the message on the LCD
screen.
c Caution:
Never turn off the printer while head cleaning
is in progress. You may damage it.
5. When cleaning finishes, a message is
displayed on the LCD screen. Press
x Start to print a nozzle check pattern to
check the results (& “Checking the print
head” on page 26).
If there are still gaps or the test patterns
are faint, run another cleaning cycle and
check the nozzles again.
Note:
If you do not see any improvement after
cleaning about four times, turn off the printer
and wait for at least six hours. This lets any
dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print
head again. If quality still does not improve,
one of the ink cartridges may be old or
damaged and needs to be replaced
(& “Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges”
on page 24).
Aligning the Print Head
If your printouts contain misaligned vertical
lines or horizontal banding, you may be
able to solve this problem by aligning the
print head.
Note:
Make sure the front tray is in the paper position
(lower position).
1. Load A4-size plain paper (& page 7).
2. Press F [Setup].
3. Select Maintenance, then press OK.
4. Select Head Alignment, then press OK.
5. Press x Start. Four rows of alignment
patterns are printed.
6. Look at pattern #1 and find the patch
that is most evenly printed, with no
noticeable streaks or lines.
7. Select the number for that patch, then
press OK.
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8. Enter the numbers for the other patterns
in the same way.
9. When you finish, press OK and you see a
message indicating alignment is
complete.
Maintenance27
Solving Problems
See your online User’s Guide for help on
using the printer with a computer.
Error Messages
Error MessagesSolution
A printer error has
occurred. Turn off
the printer, then
press On button to
turn on. See your
documentation.
A scanner error
has occurred. See
your
documentation.
Waste ink pad in
the printer is
saturated. Contact
your dealer to
replace it.
Cannot recognize
ink cartridges.
Make sure that no
paper is still in the
printer. If the error
message still appears,
contact your dealer.
Turn the printer off and
then back on. If the
error message still
appears, contact your
dealer.
Contact your dealer to
replace the ink pad.
Make sure the ink
cartridges are installed
correctly.
(& “Removing and
Installing Ink
Cartridges” on page
24). Then try again.
Error MessagesSolution
Cannot recognize
the device.
Cannot recognize
the memory card
or disk.
Backup Error
Error Code
xxxxxxxx
A problem
occurred while
formatting.
Formatting
canceled.
An error occurred
while saving.
Save canceled.
Make sure the memory
card has been inserted
correctly. If you
connected a USB
storage device, make
sure the storage disk
has been inserted
correctly.
Make sure the memory
card or storage disk
has been inserted
correctly. If so, check to
see if there is a problem
with the card or disk
and try again.
A problem occurred
and backup was
canceled. Make a note
of the error code and
contact your dealer.
Retry the procedure. If
the error reoccurs,
there may be a problem
with your memory card
or storage disk. Check
the card or disk and try
again.
The document is
too complex to
print with
Bluetooth.
Data error.
The document
cannot be printed.
Data error.
The document
may not be printed
correctly.
See the documentation
for the device
transmitting the data.
See the documentation
for the device
transmitting the data.
(Cause: The data is not
available because of a
malfunction in the
device.)
See the documentation
for the device
transmitting the data.
(Cause: A part of the
data is corrupted or
cannot be buffered.)
28Solving Problems
Cannot create a
folder on the
memory card or
disk. Operation
canceled.
Insert a new memory
card or storage disk
and try again.
Problems and Solutions
Setup problems
LCD screen and the mode light came on
and then went out.
■ The printer’s voltage may not match the
outlet rating. Turn off the printer and
unplug it immediately. Then, check the
printer labels.
c Caution
If the voltage does not match, DO NOT
PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK IN. Contact
your dealer.
The printer makes noise after you turn it
on.
■ Make sure the protective tape is not
blocking the print head.
After releasing the print head, turn off the
power, wait a moment, then turn it back on.
The printer makes noise after ink cartridge
installation.
■ When you install ink cartridges, the ink
delivery system must be charged. Wait
until charging is finished (the charging
message disappears from the LCD
screen), then turn off the printer. If you
turn it off too soon, it may use extra ink
the next time you turn it on.
■ Make sure the ink cartridges are seated
securely and no packing material remains
in the printer. Open the cartridge cover
and push the cartridges down until they
click into place. Turn off the power, wait a
moment, then turn it back on.
A screen that prompts you to restart the
computer did not appear after finishing
the software installation.
■ The software has not been installed
correctly. Eject and insert the software
CD-ROM, and then install the software
again.
Printing and copying
problems
LCD screen is off.
■ Make sure that the printer is on.
■ Turn off the printer and make sure that
the power cord is securely plugged in.
■ Make sure that your outlet works and is
not controlled by a wall switch or timer.
The printer makes printing sounds, but
nothing prints.
■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning
(& “Cleaning the print head” on page 26).
■ Make sure the printer is on a flat, stable
surface.
The margins are incorrect.
■ Make sure your original is positioned in
the top left corner of the document table.
■ If the edges of the copy are cropped off,
move the original away from the corner
slightly.
■ Make sure the paper size settings are
correct for the paper you have loaded.
■ Make sure your paper is loaded short
edge first, all the way to the right, with the
left edge guide lightly against the paper
(& “Loading Paper” on page 7).
■ Do not load paper above the c arrow
mark inside the left edge guide
(& “Loading Paper” on page 7).
■ Select Actual instead of Auto Fit Page or
adjust the Zoom settings.
■ Change the Expansion setting to adjust
the amount of image that extends beyond
the paper size during borderless printing.
Blank pages are printed.
■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning
(& “Cleaning the print head” on page 26).
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The terms on the LCD screen are not
displayed in your language.
■ If the language displayed on the LCD
screen is not the one you want, select the
language you want from the Setup menu.
Solving Problems29
Paper feed problems
Paper does not feed correctly or is jammed.
■ If paper does not feed, remove it from the
sheet feeder. Fan the paper, load it against
the right side, and slide the left edge
guide against the paper (but not too
tightly).
■ Do not load paper above the c arrow
mark inside the left edge guide
(& “Loading Paper” on page 7).
■ If paper is stuck inside the printer, press
P On to turn it off. Open the scanner unit
and remove any paper inside, including
any torn pieces. Close the scanner unit. If
any paper remains near the sheet feeder,
gently pull it out. Then turn the printer
back on and carefully reload paper.
■ If paper jams frequently, make sure the
left edge guide is not pushed too tightly
against the paper. Try loading fewer
sheets of paper.
■ Make sure you are not using paper with
binder holes.
■ If a moiré (cross-hatch) pattern appears
on your copy, change the Zoom setting or
shift the position of your original.
Your printout is blurry or smeared.
■ Make sure the document is placed flat
against the document table. If only part of
the image is blurred, your original may be
wrinkled or warped.
■ Make sure the printer is not tilted or
placed on an uneven surface.
■ Make sure your paper is not damp,
curled, or loaded face down (the whiter or
glossier printable side should be face up).
Load new paper face-up.
■ Make sure you select the correct paper
type (& “Selecting Paper” on page 6).
■ Use a support sheet with special paper or
try loading your paper one sheet at a time.
■ Load your paper one sheet at a time.
Remove sheets from the front tray so not
too many collect at a time.
■ Clean the print head (& “Cleaning the
print head” on page 26).
Print quality problems
You see banding (light lines) in your
printouts or copies.
■ Clean the print head (& “Cleaning the
print head” on page 26).
■ Make sure you select the correct paper
type (& “Selecting Paper” on page 6).
■ Make sure the printable (whiter or
glossier) side of the paper is face up.
■ Use up ink cartridges within six months
after installing them.
■ The ink cartridges may need replacing
(& “Removing and Installing Ink
Cartridges” on page 24).
■ Align the print head (& “Aligning the
Print Head” on page 27).
■ Clean the document table. See your online
User's Guide.
■ Align the print head (& “Aligning the
Print Head” on page 27).
■ To clean the inside of the printer, make a
copy without placing a document on the
document table.
■ Use only paper recommended by Epson
and genuine Epson ink cartridges.
■ Clean the document table. See your online
User's Guide.
Your printout is faint or has gaps.
■ Clean the print head (& “Cleaning the
print head” on page 26).
■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you
may need to align the print head
(& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 27).
■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on
ink. Replace an ink cartridge
(& “Removing and Installing Ink
Cartridges” on page 24).
■ Make sure you select the correct paper
type (& “Selecting Paper” on page 6).
■ Make sure your paper is not damaged,
old, dirty, or loaded face-down. If it is,
load new paper with the whiter or
glossier side face-up.
30Solving Problems
■ When you select Standard or Best as the
Quality setting, select Off as the
Bidirectional setting. Bidirectional
printing decreases print quality.
Your printout is grainy.
■ Make sure you select Best as the Quality
setting.
■ If you are printing or copying a photo,
make sure you are not enlarging it too
much. Try printing it smaller.
■ Align the print head (& “Aligning the
Print Head” on page 27).
You see incorrect or missing colors.
■ Clean the print head (& “Cleaning the
print head” on page 26).
■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on
ink. Replace an ink cartridge
(& “Removing and Installing Ink
Cartridges” on page 24).
■ Make sure you loaded the right paper and
selected the correct setting for it on the
LCD screen.
■ Make sure you are not using a special
effect that alters image colors, like Sepia.
Scan quality problems
Only part of the photo is scanned.
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■ The printer has non-readable areas at the
edges. Move the photo away from the
edges slightly.
The file size is too big.
■ Try changing the quality settings.
For more solutions
If you cannot solve the problem using
troubleshooting, contact customer support
services for assistance. You can find
customer support information for your area
in your online User's Guide or warranty
card. If it is not listed there, contact the
dealer where you purchased your printer.
■ If your paper runs out during printing,
load paper as soon as possible. If the
printer is left without paper for a long
period of time during printing, the colors
of your next copy or print job may be
incorrect.
Your printout is too dark.
■ If you are copying, press x Menu and
adjust the Density.
The image size or position is incorrect.
■ Make sure you loaded the right paper and
selected the correct setting for it on the
LCD screen.
■ Make sure the original is placed correctly
on the document table (& “Placing
Originals on the Document Table” on
page 11).
■ Clean the document table. See your online
User's Guide.
Solving Problems31
Summary of Panel Settings
Copy Mode
MenuSetting ItemDescription
copies1 to 99-
Color/B&WColor, B&W-
DocumentText, Graphics, Photo -
LayoutWith BorderCopies your original with a standard 3-mm margin.
BorderlessCopies your photo all the way to the edges of the paper.
Note:
Your image is slightly enlarged and cropped to fill the sheet
of paper. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom
areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when
printing.
CD/DVD CopyCopies your photo onto a CD or DVD label. The image is
automatically cropped and resized to fit on the CD/DVD
label.
2-up CopyReduces the size of two originals and copies them onto
one sheet.
Note:
Place one original on the document table. After finishing
scanning the first original, place the second original. If you
do not select two originals, a blank space is left on the
paper.
Repeat CopyCopies a photo at actual size as many time as it will fit on
ExpansionStandard, Mid., Min.Select the amount the image is expanded when you select
CD Inner-OuterOuter: 114 - 120 mm
(Standard: 114 mm)
Inner: 18 - 46 mm
(Standard: 46 mm)
Select Actual to print your photo at its original size. Select
Auto Fit Page for borderless printing and resizing the
image to fit various common paper sizes. You can also
resize the original to a specific scale using Copies + or -.
-
-
Borderless.
Standard: The image is slightly enlarged and cropped to
fill the sheet of paper.
Mid: Margins might be printed. (Low expansion rate.)
Min: Margins might be printed. (Lowest expansion rate.)
Select to resize the print position for the inside and outside
diameter of the CD/DVD label.
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Memory Card Mode
Setting ItemDescription
View and Print
Photos
Print All PhotosPrints all the photos on your memory card.
Print by DatePrints photos by the date they ware taken.
Print Index SheetPrints thumbnails of the photos on your memory card
Slide ShowDisplays all photos on your memory card as a slide
LayoutBorderlessPrints your photo all the way to the edges of the paper.
-
-
Note:
Your image is slightly enlarged and cropped to fill the sheet
of paper. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom
areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when
printing.
With BorderPrints your photo with a white margin at the edge.
Upper 1/2Prints your photo on the upper half of the paper.
Photo IDPrints photos at two sizes (35.0 × 45.0 mm and
50.8 × 50.8 mm) on the 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) size photo
paper. This is useful for printing identification photos.
2-up, 4-up, 8-up,
20-up, 30-up, 80-up
Prints multiple photos on one sheet. The size of each
photo is adjusted automatically according to the number of
photos to print and the size of paper. In 20-up layout, the
numbers and photo dates are printed.
Note:
When you select a number of photos less than the total,
unused areas of the layout will be left blank.
16-upPlaces 16 images on one photo stickers sheet
Note:
When you print a photo stickers sheet, if you select only
one photo, 16 copies of the same photo are printed on one
sheet. If you select two or more, the number of copies you
set for each is printed in a 16-up layout and unused areas
of the layout are left blank.
XXXXXXXX
(The file name for
your P.I.F. frame is
displayed.)
Prints your photo with the P.I.F. frame.
Note:
If your memory card contains P.I.F. frame data, you can
choose the P.I.F. data to print with your photo from the
Layout option.
QualityDraft, Standard, Best-
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MenuSetting ItemDescription
FilterOff, Sepia, B&W-
EnhancePhotoEnhance,
P.I.M., None
Reduce Red EyeOff, OnSelect On to correct red eye.
Select PhotoEnhance to adjust the brightness, contrast,
and saturation of your photos automatically.
Select P.I.M. to use your camera's PRINT Image Matching
or Exif Print settings.
Note:
Depending on the type of photo, parts of the image other
than the eyes may be corrected.
BrightnessBrightest, Brighter,
Standard, Darker,
Darkest
ContrastStandard, Higher,
Highest
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-
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SharpnessSharpest, Sharper,
Standard, Softer,
Softest
SaturationHighest, Higher,
Standard, Lower,
Lowest
DateNone, yyyy.mm.dd,
mmm.dd.yyyy,
dd.mmm.yyyy
Print Info.Off, OnSelect On to print your camera's exposure time (shutter
Fit FrameOn, OffSelect On, to automatically crop your photo to fit inside the
BidirectionalOn, OffSelect On to increase the print speed. Select Off to
ExpansionStandard, Mid., Min.Select the amount the image is expanded when you select
-
-
Prints the date your photo was taken.
speed), F-stop (aperture), and ISO speed.
space available for the layout you selected. Select Off to
turn off automatic cropping and leave white space at the
edges of the photo.
improve the print quality (but your photos print more
slowly).
Borderless.
Standard: The image is slightly enlarged and cropped to
fill the sheet of paper.
Mid.: Margins might be printed. (Low expansion rate.)
Min.: Margins might be printed. (Lowest expansion rate.)
Summary of Panel Settings35
Specialty Print Mode
Setting ItemDescription
Reprint/Restore
Photos
Print on CD/DVDPrints photos on CD/DVD or on a
Print settings for Reprint/Restore Photos
MenuSetting ItemDescription
Paper TypePrem. Glossy, Ultra
Glossy, Photo Paper,
Matte
-
Makes photo reprints or restores
faded photo.
CD/DVD jacket.
Paper Size10 × 15 cm, 13 × 18
cm, A4
LayoutBorderlessCopies your photo all the way to the edges of the paper.
-
Note:
Your image is slightly enlarged and cropped to fill the sheet
of paper. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom
areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when
printing.
With BorderCopies your original with a standard 3-mm margin.
QualityStandard-
FilterOff, B&W-
ExpansionStandard, Mid., Min.Select the amount the image is expanded when you select
Borderless.
Standard: The image is slightly enlarged and cropped to
fill the sheet of paper.
Mid.: Margins might be printed. (Low expansion rate.)
Min.: Margins might be printed. (Lowest expansion rate.)
36Summary of Panel Settings
Print settings for Print on CD/DVD
MenuSetting ItemDescription
Media TypeCD/DVD, CD Jacket-
Paper TypeCD/DVD, Plain Paper,
Prem. Glossy, Ultra
Glossy, Photo Paper,
Matte
Paper SizeCD/DVD, A4-
Layout1-upPrints one photo on the CD/DVD, centered on the hole in
4-upPrints four photos on the CD/DVD, with one image in each
8-up, 12-upPrints eight or 12 photos on the CD/DVD, arranged in a
Jewel UpperPrints a photo at CD case size on one half of the paper with
-
the middle of the disk.
of the four quarters.
circle around the outer edge of the disk.
a perforated line.
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Jewel IndexPrints 24 photos in an area twice the size of a CD case with
a perforated line.
QualityDraft, Standard, Best-
FilterOff, Sepia, B&W-
EnhancePhotoEnhance,
P.I.M., None
Reduce Red EyeOff, OnSelect On to correct red eye.
Select PhotoEnhance to adjust the brightness, contrast,
and saturation of your photos automatically.
Select P.I.M. to use your camera's PRINT Image Matching
or Exif Print settings.
Note:
Depending on the type of photo, parts of the image other
than the eyes may be corrected.
BrightnessBrightest, Brighter,
Standard, Darker,
Darkest
ContrastStandard, Higher,
Highest
SharpnessSharpest, Sharper,
Standard, Softer,
Softest
SaturationHighest, Higher,
Standard, Lower,
Lowest
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-
-
-
Summary of Panel Settings37
MenuSetting ItemDescription
CD Inner-OuterOuter: 114 - 120 mm
(Standard: 116 mm)
Inner: 18 - 46 mm
(Standard: 43 mm)
DensityStandard, Darker,
Darkest
DateNone, yyyy.mm.dd,
mmm.dd.yyyy,
dd.mmm.yyyy
Print Info.Off, OnSelect On to print your camera's exposure time (shutter
Fit FrameOn, OffSelect On, to automatically crop your photo to fit inside the
BidirectionalOn, OffSelect On to increase the print speed. Select Off to
Select to resize the print position for the inside and outside
diameter of the CD/DVD label.
-
Prints the date your photo was taken.
speed), F-stop (aperture), and ISO speed.
space available for the layout you selected. Select Off to
turn off automatic cropping and leave white space at the
edges of the photo.
improve the print quality (but your photos print more
slowly).