Epson Stylus 780 Owner's Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo 780

Printer Basics

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Contents

Welcome! 1

About Your Software 1

About Your Documentation 2

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2

Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide 3

Watching Printer Movies 5

Printing from Start to Finish 7

Printing with Windows 7

Loading Paper 7

Opening the Printer Software 8

Selecting Printer Software Settings 9

Controlling Printing 10

Printing on a Macintosh 12

Loading Paper 12

Opening the Printer Software 13

Selecting Printer Software Settings 14

Controlling Printing 15

Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings 16

Enhancing Photos 16

Enhancing Blue and Green in Photos 17

Using Custom Project Types 18

Using Advanced Settings 19

BorderFree Printing 20

Printing a BorderFree Photo in Film Factory 20

Printing a BorderFree Photo in PhotoImpression 27

Printing on Envelopes 32

Using Special Papers 33

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight 33

EPSON Photo Paper 33

Selecting the Correct Media Type 34

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Maintaining Your Printer 35

Cleaning the Print Head 35

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 37

Replacing an Ink Cartridge 37

Ink Cartridge Precautions 38

Determining Which Cartridge to Replace 38

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 39

Aligning the Print Head 41

Cleaning the Printer 42

Transporting the Printer 42

Problem Solving 45

Identifying Printer Parts 45

Diagnosing Printer Problems 46

Checking the Control Panel Lights 46

Running a Printer Check 47

Problems and Solutions 48

Setup and Software Installation Problems 48

Printing Problems 49

Print Quality Problems 50

Problems with Paper Feeding 52

Miscellaneous Printout Problems 53

Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software 54

Where To Get Help 55

EPSON Technical Support 55

Photo Software Technical Support 56

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Requirements and Notices 57

Windows System Requirements 57

Macintosh System Requirements 58

ENERGY STAR Compliance 58

Important Safety Instructions 59

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 60

FCC Compliance Statement 61

Declaration of Conformity 61

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 62

Index 63

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Welcome!

Your

EPSON

office. Print beautiful, borderless, 6-color photo-quality prints with resolutions of up
to 2880 by 720 dpi. Your printer outputs perfect photos for framing, albums,
scrapbooks, school reports, and more.

Stylus® Photo 780 printer is the smart choice for your home or home

About Your Software

Your printer includes the following useful photo software applications:

EPSON SoftwareTM Film Factory

Organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash. With Film
Factory, you collect, arrange, store, edit, and print thousands of
photos from any source: digital camera, picture CDs, photo files,
web sites, or favorite scanned images.

ArcSoftTM PhotoImpression

Arcsoft PhotoImpression is an easy-to-use photo editing program
that lets users edit, enhance, retouch, or add special effects to any
image with just a couple clicks.

TM

TM

QBeoTM PhotoGeneticsTM (Trial Version)

Powered by ImageOpTM technology, QBeo PhotoGenetics lets
casual computer users easily enhance underexposed, low-contrast,
color-biased, or faded photos. Users may also take advantage of
basic editing tools such as zooming, rotating, cropping, and
red-eye removal. To register your trial version, just follow the
instructions when you start PhotoGenetics.

1

About Your Documentation

To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here poster. This Printer
Basics book contains instructions on:

Viewing your electronic Reference Guide and printer movies

■

Printing with Windows® or on a Macintosh

■

Maintaining the printer

■

Solving basic problems

■

For system requirements, important safety information, and your printer warranty,
see page 57. For detailed information on using your printer and its software, see your
electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 3.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

®

2

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Tips contain additional hints for better printing.

Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide

Your printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your
printer. The manual is in HTML format, so you need a browser—such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator® 3.0 or later—to view it. If you
are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly.

A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.

You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your
hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps:

1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.

2. Windows: Double-click

drive icon, then double-click the

Macintosh: Double-click the

EPSON

icon.

My Computer

EPSON

, double-click your CD-ROM

EPSON

icon.

CD-ROM icon, then double-click the

The Main Menu appears:

3. Click

View Reference Guide

.

You see a submenu. You can
view the manual from the
CD-ROM or copy the manual
to your hard drive and view it

Click here

from there. For details on
viewing it, see the next
section.

®

If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows:

Windows: Select

Start, Programs, EPSON

Macintosh: Open the

Reference Guide

.

EPSON Stylus Photo 780

, and double-click

folder and double-click

ESP 780 Guide

View

.

3

When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen:

Click here to
expand the
table of
contents

Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents.

After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view.

If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to it.

Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list.

Closed list,
click to
expand

Click to go
to topic

4

If you see an icon in place of a graphic when viewing your Reference
Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the

graphic.

Watching Printer Movies

Need help loading plain or special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the
print head? Your printer software CD-ROM includes helpful Fix-it FlixSM movies that
explain these common tasks.

Follow these steps to watch your printer movies:

1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.

2. Windows: Double-click

drive icon, then double-click the

Macintosh: Double-click the

EPSON

icon.

The Main Menu appears:

3. Click

Watch Printer Movies

The main Fix-it Flix screen appears:

My Computer

EPSON

EPSON

CD-ROM icon, then double-click the

.

Click here

, double-click your CD-ROM

icon.

4. Click the poster for the movie you want to see. If necessary, select an option on
the next screen. The movie starts playing.

5

6

Printing from Start to Finish

Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a photograph or
newsletter —from loading the paper to selecting print settings to controlling the
print job. Follow the instructions in these sections:

“Printing with Windows” below

■

“Printing on a Macintosh” on page 12

■

If you’re already familiar with EPSON ink jet printing, you can skip ahead
to these sections:

■

“Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings” on page 16

■

“BorderFree Printing” on page 20

■

“Printing on Envelopes” on page 32

■

“Using Special Papers” on page 33

■

“Selecting the Correct Media Type” on page 34

Printing with Windows

This section describes the basic steps for printing with Windows.

(To print on a Macintosh, see page 12.)

Loading Paper

Make sure your printer and
computer are turned on.

Place your paper against the
right edge of the sheet feeder
and slide the left edge guide
against the paper. (Don’t
push the paper deeper into
the feeder.)

Load paper only
up to this arrow

Slide left
edge guide
against paper

Place paper
against the
right edge

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Follow these guidelines when loading paper:

Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side.

■

Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.

■

Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.

■

Always load paper short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode.

■

If you’re printing on envelopes, see page 32 for loading instructions.

Opening the Printer Software

After you open your application program and create your document, you’re ready to
select your printer software settings.

From the File menu, click

. You see your application’s Print dialog box (your

Print

dialog box may look slightly different):

Select your printer here

Make the following selections on the Print dialog box:

Make sure

■

Click the

■

it. Then click

EPSON Stylus Photo 780

Properties

button. (If you see a

Properties

on the next screen.)

is selected.

Setup, Printer

Click here to
open your printer
software

, or

Options

button, click

8

If you click the print icon on your application’s tool bar instead of
selecting Print from the File menu, you may not get the option to change
the printer software settings before printing.

Selecting Printer Software Settings

Once you click

Properties

, you see your printer software Properties dialog box.

The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper
you’re using. If necessary, click the

tab to display the settings shown below:

Main

Select the type of paper you loaded

Select the Ink color

Select Automatic mode

Select higher-quality or faster
printing

Click OK

Make the following settings on the Properties dialog box:

Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow

■

to scroll through the

Media Type

list). If you’re not

sure which setting to select, see page 34.

Set the Ink option to

■

To print a black text document, click

Set the Mode option to

■

to print a color document.

Color

Black

Automatic

. It’s the easiest way

.

to get good printing results on all types of paper.

Set the slider in the Mode box to

■

Quality

or

Speed

to select high-quality printing

or faster printing. (The slider may not be available for the paper type you choose.)

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Click OK to return to your application’s Print dialog box.

■

For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Or you
can right-click any item on the screen and then click What’s This?.

Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often

The printer settings you make apply only to the application you’re currently using. If
you usually print one type of document in different applications—for example,
legal-sized documents with black ink—you can change the default printer settings for
all your programs. You do this using the Windows Printers utility.

1. Click

2. Right-click the

3. Select
Edition [Me]),
(Windows 2000). Then click the

, point to

Start

Properties

Settings

EPSON Stylus Photo 780

, and then select

Printers

icon.

.

(Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millenium

Document Defaults

(Windows NT), or

tab.

Main

Printing Preferences

4. Select the default settings you want to use for all your applications. Click OK
when you’re finished.

Remember that you can always change the settings in your application when you want
to print different types of documents.

Controlling Printing

At the Print dialog box, click OK (or maybe

) to start printing.

Print

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Click OK to start
printing

After a moment, the Progress Meter appears and shows the progress of your print job.
You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing. You can also see how
much ink you have left.

Click to cancel printing

Click to pause or resume

Does not appear if
you are printing
over a network

printing

For more advanced printer settings, see page 16. For more information on printing—
for example, previewing your printout, changing the paper size, or adding a
watermark—see your electronic Reference Guide (described on page 3).

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Printing on a Macintosh

This section describes the basic steps for printing on a Macintosh.

(To print with Windows, see page 7.)

Loading Paper

Make sure your printer and
computer are turned on.

Place your paper against the

Load paper only
up to this arrow

Place paper
against the
right edge

right edge of the sheet feeder
and slide the left edge guide
against the paper. (Don’t
push the paper deeper into
the feeder.)

Slide left
edge guide
against paper

Follow these guidelines when
loading paper:

Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side.

■

Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.

■

Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.

■

Always load paper short edge first, even when printing in landscape mode.

■

If you’re printing on envelopes, see page 32 for loading instructions.

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Opening the Printer Software

After you open your application program and create your document, you’re ready to
select your page setup and other printer software settings.

From the File menu, click

Page Setup

. You see your application’s page setup dialog

box (your dialog box may look slightly different):

Verify your printer model here

Select your Paper Size, Orientation,
and Printable Area settings

Make the following selections on the page setup dialog box:

Make sure

■

SP 780

is selected. (If the model is incorrect, you need to select your

printer in the Chooser; see the Start Here sheet for instructions.)

Select the correct

■

Paper Size, Orientation

, and

Printable Area

document. See your electronic Reference Guide for details.

Click OK

settings for your

Click OK to close the page setup dialog box and return to your application

■

window.

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Selecting Printer Software Settings

Now open the File menu and click

. You see the main printer settings dialog box

Print

for your application (your dialog box may look slightly different):

Select the type
of paper you
loaded

Select the
Ink color

Select Automatic mode

The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper
you’re using.

Make the following settings on the dialog box:

Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the

■

arrow to scroll through the

Media Type

list).
If you’re not sure which setting to select, see
page 34.

Set the Ink option to

■

to print a color

Color

document. To print a black text document,
click

Set the Mode option to

■

Black

.

Automatic

. It’s the easiest way to get good printing results

on all types of paper.

Set the slider in the Mode box to

■

Quality

or

Speed

to select high-quality printing

or faster printing. (The slider may not be available for the paper type you choose.)

■

Click

to print your document.

Print

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Controlling Printing

Once you’ve clicked

If you turned on background printing, you can select

, your document begins printing.

Print

EPSON Monitor3

from the
Application menu at the right side of the menu bar to check the progress of your print
job. You see the EPSON Monitor3 dialog box:

Click to restart your print job

Click to pause printing

Click on the current
print job. . .
or
a waiting print
job . . .

Then click here to
view the details
below and control
print job priorities

Click to cancel printing

If you’re not using background printing, but you need to cancel the
current print job, hold down the J key and press the . (period) key.

For more advanced printer settings, see page 16. For more information on printing—
for example, previewing your printout, changing the paper size, or adding a
watermark—see your electronic Reference Guide (described on page 3).

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Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings

When you’re printing special projects, you can customize your printer software
settings, as described in these sections:

“Enhancing Photos” below

■

“Enhancing Blue and Green in Photos” on page 17

■

“Using Custom Project Types” on page 18

■

“Using Advanced Settings” on page 19

■

For additional information on these settings, see the electronic Reference Guide, as
described on page 3.

Enhancing Photos

The printer software includes PhotoEnhanceTM options that adjust image brightness
and contrast to improve the appearance of low-resolution or improperly exposed
photos. You can also use PhotoEnhance to add special effects.

If you’re printing high-resolution images, you may want to use the
Automatic setting instead, as described on page 9 (Windows) or page 14
(Macintosh).

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PhotoEnhance does not affect your original image; it only affects your
printout. Printing with PhotoEnhance may take longer on some systems.

To use PhotoEnhance, you must select Color ink; you cannot turn on
PhotoEnhance with Black ink selected.

To use PhotoEnhance, set the Mode option to
dialog box.

Macintosh

PhotoEnhance

Windows

in your printer settings

If your photo was taken with a digital camera, select

Digital Camera Correction

to

give your printed images the appearance of photos taken with a film camera.

For more fine-tuning, select from a list of specialized settings for photographs, such as

People

or

Nature

or select special filters, such as

,

Soft Focus

or a

Sepia

tint.

Enhancing Blue and Green in Photos

You can extend the color space of an image to enhance primarily blues and greens,
using EPSON Natural Color. This mode restores vivid colors that may be lost due to
limitations of digital still cameras and color monitors. This mode is enabled by
default.

To disable EPSON Natural Color, click the

EPSON Natural Color

deselect it. If it is disabled and you want to enable it, click the checkbox to select it:

Macintosh

checkbox to

Windows

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Using Custom Project Types

Your printer software includes custom project types with preset printing options. This
lets you quickly select the best settings for your type of document, or select a
color-matching method for your project.

To access the project types, click

Custom

, then click the

Custom Settings

list to

open it.

Macintosh

Windows

Then select one of these settings:

■

Economy

■

ICM

: For printing rough drafts of text on plain paper. Saves ink.

(Image Color Matching; Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, and
Windows 2000 only): For printing documents created in an ICM-compatible
application.

■

(standard Red Green Blue; recommended only with Windows 98,

sRGB

Windows Me, or Windows 2000): For printing documents created in an sRGB
compatible application using sRGB colors, such as those designed for the World
Wide Web. See your Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 online help
for details.

■

ColorSync

(Macintosh only): For printing documents in conjunction with

ColorSync® compatible devices and applications.

You can also fine-tune these settings on the Advanced dialog box to fit
your individual needs, as described on page 19.

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Using Advanced Settings

For maximum control over
your project, you can
customize your print
settings—such as
and

Gamma

Print Quality

—and use special

effects.

To access these settings in your
printer software, click
and then click the

Custom

Advanced

button (as shown on the left).
You see the Advanced dialog
box.

For details on settings, click
Help on screen or see your
electronic Reference Guide
(as described on page 3).

After you customize your print
settings on the Advanced
dialog box, you can save them
as a group so you can reuse
them whenever you print a
similar project. See your
electronic Reference Guide
for details.

Windows

Macintosh

To select the highest resolution modes, including 1440 dpi and 2880 dpi,
you must use the Advanced settings window. The default Gamma
setting of 1.8 provides the optimum contrast quality for your photos.
However, you can change it to either 1.5 (for decreased contrast) or 2.2
(for increased contrast; recommended for matching colors with sRGB
devices).

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BorderFree Printing

With BorderFreeTM printing, you can print your photo with no margins, extending the
image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless prints have a slightly
longer printing time than regular prints, they offer the convenience of not having to
cut or trim the edges or use perforated paper. Use Film Factory for the best results
when printing borderless photos.

BorderFree printing supports the following paper types and sizes:

Paper type Sizes

EPSON Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

4 x 6 inches, non-perforated

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

8 x 10 inches

5 x 7 inches

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

8 x 10 inches

The availability of paper types varies by location. See “Selecting the Correct Media
Type” on page 34 to determine which media type setting to select in your driver for
your paper.

Not all software applications resize images in the same way. Some
applications may not size images exactly. For precise sizing of individual
or multiple photos for borderless prints, it is recommended that you use
Film Factory.

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Printing a BorderFree Photo in Film Factory

First load your paper, as described on page 7. Then follow the steps below for your
operating system. If you need assistance with any tasks, see Film Factory’s online help.

Printing in Windows

Follow these steps to open an image in Film Factory and print a BorderFree photo:

1. Start Film Factory: click

Film Factory

Standard
Prints
button

icon. You see the main Film Factory screen:

Start

, point to

Programs, Film Factory

, and click the

Click the
picture you
want to print

2. Import a picture file or select the roll of film containing the picture you want to
print.

3. Click the picture you want to print; the background is highlighted in yellow.

4. Click the

Standard Prints

button. You see the Standard Prints screen.

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5. Click the

Print
Assignment
button

Print Assignment

button. You see various printing options:

Select a Print
Size

Select Trim to Fit
Print Size from
the pull-down
menu

Click Properties

6. Click the Print Size option for your borderless paper size (

Fit to Media Size

7. Select

Trim to Fit Print Size

8. Click the

Similar to traditional photo finishing, Film Factory may not print your
entire image. If the image’s width/height (or aspect) ratio does not match
the ratio for the true size of the print, Film Factory trims the image to fit
the print area.

Properties

for Letter-sized paper).

from the Height/Width Ratio menu.

button. You see your printer settings dialog box.

9. Click the Main tab. Select

Premium Glossy Photo

,

Paper

Photo Paper

Paper - Heavyweight

, or

Matte

as the
Media Type setting,
depending on what type of
paper you’ve loaded.

(See page 34 for details about
selecting the correct Media
Type.)

4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10

Select Premium
Glossy Photo
Paper, Photo Paper,
or Matte Paper ­Heavyweight

, or

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10. Click the

Paper

tab.

11. Click the

No Margins

box.

12. Select the paper size.

Make sure to select Photo
Paper 4 × 6 in No
Perforations for 4 × 6 inch
borderless paper.

13. Click

Portrait

or

Landscape.

14. Click OK. You return to the Print Assignments screen.

15. Click the

button on the left. You see additional printing options:

Print

Click No
Margins

Select your
Paper Size

Print button

Print icon

16. Click the

icon. Your BorderFree picture prints.

Print

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Printing on a Macintosh

Follow these steps to open an image in Film Factory and print a BorderFree photo:

1. Start Film Factory: open the

Factory

Standard
Prints
button

icon. You see the main Film Factory screen:

Film Factory

folder and double-click the

Film

Click the
picture you
want to print

2. Import a picture file or select the roll of film containing the picture you want
to print.

3. Click the picture you want to print; the background is highlighted in yellow.

4. Click the

5. Click the

Print
Assignment
button

Print
button

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Standard Prints

button. You see the Standard Prints screen.

Print Assignment

button. You see various printing options:

Select a Print
Size

Select Trim to
Fit Print Size
from the
pull-down
menu

Click
Properties

6. Click the Print Size option for your borderless paper (

Media Size

for Letter-sized paper).

4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10

, or

Fit to

7. Select

8. Click the

Trim to Fit Print Size

Similar to traditional photo finishing, Film Factory may not print your
entire image. If the image’s width/height (or aspect) ratio does not match
the ratio for the true size of the print, Film Factory trims the image to fit
the print area.

Properties

button. You see your printer software’s page setup dialog

box.

Select your paper
size

Click No Margins

9. Make the following changes:

Click the

■

No Margins

box

from the Height/Width Ratio pull-down menu.

Select the appropriate paper size (

■

Perforations

Click

■

Portrait

,

Letter, 8 × 10 in

or

Landscape

5 × 7 in, Photo Paper 4 × 6 in No

)

10. Click OK. You return to the Print Assignments screen.

11. Click the

button on the left.

Print

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You see additional printing options:

Print icon

12. Click the

Select
Premium
Glossy Photo
Paper, Photo
Paper, or
Matte Paper ­Heavyweight

13. Select

Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Paper

Heavyweight

icon. You see your printer settings dialog box.

Print

, or

Matte Paper -

as the Media Type setting, depending on what type of paper you’ve

loaded (see page 34 for details about selecting the correct Media Type).

14. Click

. Your BorderFree picture prints.

Print

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Printing a BorderFree Photo in PhotoImpression

First load your paper, as described on page 7. Then follow the steps below for your
operating system. See PhotoImpression help for details on using the software.

Printing in Windows

1. Start PhotoImpression: click

PhotoImpression

, and click

PhotoImpression screen:

Click From File
and select a photo

2. Click the
print. Click

From File

Open

button, click

, then click OK.

, point to

Start

PhotoImpression 3.0

Browse

Programs, ArcSoft

, and select the picture you want to

. You see the main

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3. If you want to make any changes to a photo, click
then make your edits.

to open the edit screen,

Edit

4. Click

Click Center
Photo

5. Click the

, then click the

Print

Center Photo

Image Printing

checkbox.

icon. You see the print screen:

Click the correct
orientation
button

Click the Printer
Setup button

6. Click the landscape button or portrait button to select your photo’s
orientation.

7. Click the

Printer Setup

button on

the right side of the screen. Then click

Properties

to display your printer

settings dialog box.

8. Select

Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Photo Paper
Heavyweight

, or

Matte Paper -

as the Media Type
setting, depending on what type of
paper you’ve loaded. See page 34 for
details about selecting the correct
Media Type.

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,

9. Click the

Paper

tab.

10. Click the

No Margins

11. Select the appropriate Paper

box.

Click No
Margins

Size.

12. Click OK to close the Properties
dialog box.

Select your
Paper Size

13. In the PhotoImpression print screen, click the Auto Crop button below
Printer Setup. This sizes your photo so it will print to the edges of the paper. If the
dimensions in the Width and Height boxes are smaller than the paper size, move
the image size slider all the way to the left.

14. To begin printing, click the

Image size slider

button. Your BorderFree photo prints.

Print

Auto Crop
button

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Printing on a Macintosh

1. Start PhotoImpression: open the

PhotoImpression

Click From File
and select a photo

2. Click the

From File

icon. You see the main PhotoImpression screen:

button. Click

PhotoImpression

Browse

and select the photo you want to print.

3. If you want to make any changes to a photo, click
then make your edits.

folder and double-click the

to open the edit screen,

Edit

4. Click

Click Center
Photo

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, then click the

Print

Image Printing

icon. You see the print screen:

Click Printer
Setup

Auto Crop
button

Image size slider

5. Click the

Center Photo

checkbox.

6. Click the

Printer Setup

button on the right side of the screen to display the

page setup dialog box.

Select your paper
size

Click No Margins

7. Do the following:

Click the

■

Select your paper size

■

Click

■

No Margins

Portrait

or

box

Landscape

8. Click OK to close the page setup dialog box.

9. Click the Auto Crop button. This sizes your photo so it will print to the edges
of the paper. If the dimensions in the Width and Height boxes are smaller than
the paper size, move the image size slider all the way to the left.

10. Click the

button in the lower right corner of the PhotoImpression print

Print

screen. You see the printer settings dialog box.

11. Select

Heavyweight

Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Paper

as the Media Type setting, depending on what type of paper you’ve

, or

Matte Paper -

loaded. See page 34 for details about selecting the correct Media Type.

12. Click the

icon to begin printing. Your BorderFree photo prints.

Print

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Printing on Envelopes

You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge first and printable side up. Place
them against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against
them. Set your printer’s thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the
thickness lever back to the 0 position when you’re done printing envelopes.)

Select

Load with the
printable side
up

For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one
envelope at a time.

Plain paper

as the Media Type setting and choose the correct envelope size as

Set the
thickness lever
to the + position

the Paper Size setting.

If your printout has smears or banding (light lines), try turning off

High Speed

Advanced dialog box. (See the instructions above to access the dialog box.)

in the

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Using Special Papers

How can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text? Always
use EPSON’s ink jet papers. Instructions for printing on them are given below.

For instructions on using other EPSON papers, see the electronic
Reference Guide, as described on page 3. For a list of EPSON papers
and ordering information, see the inside back cover.

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight has a professional-looking, flat matte finish for
printing photos and graphics on a non-glossy surface. This paper type is
recommended for longer-lasting prints; it has a lightfastness rating of up to 25 years
when displayed under glass. Load up to 20 sheets as described on page 7, including a
support sheet beneath the stack. Before printing, select
as the Media Type setting.

EPSON Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Paper lets you print photographs that look like the ones you get from
film processing. When using EPSON Photo Paper:

Matte Paper - Heavyweight

Always load the paper with the whiter (glossier) side facing up.

■

Load up to 20 sheets of 4 × 6-inch, letter-size, or A4-size Photo Paper, or 1 sheet

■

of Panoramic paper. Use a support sheet if it is included in the paper package.

Select

■

■

Photo Paper

Store prints in a resealable plastic bag or other airtight covering and protect them

as the Media Type setting.

from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Return unused paper to the original
package as soon as you finish printing.

Display your photo paper print in an album or glass frame to maximize its
life.

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Selecting the Correct Media Type

Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of
paper you select in your printer software. That’s why
the Media Type setting is so important. It tells your
printer what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the
ink coverage accordingly.

Here are the settings you should choose for your paper:

For this paper . . . Select this Media Type setting . . .

Plain paper sheets or envelopes Plain paper

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Stickers

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight

®

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Photo Quality Glossy Film

Ink Jet Transparencies

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.

The availability of paper types varies by location.

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Maintaining Your Printer

This section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best
and preparation steps for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for:

Cleaning the print head (below)

■

Replacing an ink cartridge (on page 37)

■

Aligning the print head (on page 41)

■

Cleaning the printer (on page 42)

■

Transporting the printer (on page 42)

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For more details, read your electronic Reference Guide (described starting on page 3).

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 b maintenance button on the
printer’s control panel for three seconds when the b error light is off. See your Fix-it
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 b error light is off.
(If the b error light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge;
see page 38 for details.)

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2. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as
described on page 8 (Windows) or page 13 (Macintosh).

Or, with Windows, click
the

EPSON Stylus Photo 780

(Windows 95, 98, or Millenium Edition [Me]),
NT), or

3. Windows: Click the

Printing Preferences

Utility

, point to

Start

Settings

printer icon. Then select

(Windows 2000).

tab.

, and select

Document Defaults

Printers

Properties

. Right-click

(Windows

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 Ppower
light flashes.

Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless
the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

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
Then click

. The nozzle check pattern prints (see the next section for details).

Print

Print nozzle check pattern

.

7. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click

If the pattern is missing dots, click

to clean the print head again. If you

Clean

Finish

.

don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions
in “Print Quality Problems” on page 50. 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.

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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. 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

If any dots are missing (as shown), clean the print head again; see page 35 for
instructions.

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

When the b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to
make sure you have a new cartridge. When the b error light stays on, a cartridge is
empty and you need to replace it.

The b error light also comes on if you have a paper jam, so make sure
you check for that before replacing a cartridge.

When 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 b error light is off.

Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the
expiration date on the package:

Black ink cartridge: T007201 (U.S.) T007311 (Canada)

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Color ink cartridge: T008201 (U.S.) T008311 (Canada)

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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.

When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON at
[phone] or visit the EPSON Store™ at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

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Before you replace a cartridge, be sure to read these sections:

“Ink Cartridge Precautions” below

■

“Determining Which Cartridge to Replace” below

■

Ink Cartridge Precautions

Follow these precautions and those listed on page 60 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.

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

If the b error light is flashing, you need to find out which
ink cartridge is low or empty. Check the information in
the EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON
StatusMonitor (Macintosh) window that automatically
appears on your screen when you print.

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error light

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 e ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves to the center
and the Ppower light flashes and the b error light flashes or remains on. (If you
need to 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.

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 over the holder.

Locate the tabs at the back of the cartridge. Rest the tabs on top of the hooks on
the ink cartridge clamp. Make sure the tabs are positioned above the hooks.

tabs

hooks

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.

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 Ppower light is flashing, unless
the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

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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 as
described on page 8 (Windows) or page 13 (Macintosh).

Or, with Windows, click
the

EPSON Stylus Photo 780

Windows 98, or Windows Me),

Preferences

3. Windows: Click the

(Windows 2000).

Utility

, point to

Start

icon, then select

Document Defaults

tab.

Settings

, and select

Properties

Macintosh: Click the Utility button.

4. You see the Utility menu. Click the

Print Head Alignment

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.

Printers

. Right-click

(Windows 95,

(Windows NT), or

button.

Printing

8. When you’re finished, click

Finish

.

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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.

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 the paper support.

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4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink
cartridge holder to the printer with tape as

Tape the ink cartridge holder
to the printer case

shown, then close the printer cover.

5. Push in the output tray extension and close
the tray.

6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the
original box using the protective materials
that came with them. See your Start Here
sheet.

Keep the printer level as you transport it.

After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your
printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 35); if
output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 41).

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Problem Solving

This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems.

First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 46 to help determine what the

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cause of the problem may be.

Then see “Problems and Solutions” on page 48 for solutions to common setup,

■

software, print quality, paper feeding, or other problems.

It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s web site periodically for possible updates
to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section
for your product to see if there is a new driver available for downloading to
your computer. To check the version number of your current driver, access
the driver as described on page 8 for Windows or page 13 for Macintosh;
the version number is shown below the EPSON logo.

Identifying Printer Parts

If you need help identifying the parts of the printer, refer to these illustrations:

sheet
feeder

left edge
guide

paper support

printer cover

thickness lever

output tray

output tray extension

ink cartridge holders
(do not remove)

control panel

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Diagnosing Printer Problems

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 47.

Checking the Control Panel Lights

error light

maintenance buttonink cartridge replacement button

power light

power button

Follow the guidelines below when you check the control panel lights.

P is on

b

is on When the berror light is on, paper is out or loaded incorrectly, or you

The Ppower light is on when the printer is ready to print. It flashes
when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the
print head.

have a paper jam. If necessary, load or reload paper and press the

b

maintenance button. If paper is jammed, press the bmaintenance
button to try 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

b

maintenance button to resume printing.

b

When the
jammed, you need to replace an ink cartridge. Determine which
cartridge is out of ink and replace the cartridge as described on page 37
and page 39.

error light is on and your paper is loaded correctly and not

b

flashes When the berror light flashes, your ink supply is low. Determine

which cartridge is low as described on page 38 and make sure you
have a replacement cartridge.

P is off
and

b

is on

When the Ppower light is off and the berror light is on, jammed
paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the
printer, open the cover, and check inside for any jammed paper. Then
turn the printer back on. If the lights are still in the same state, contact
your dealer or EPSON; see page 55 for contact information.

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b

P and

P and

flash When both lights flash as you’re replacing an ink cartridge, the flash

pattern indicates which cartridge is low on ink, as described on
page 38.

If you’re not replacing ink but both lights are flashing, your printer may
have an internal error. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn
it on again. If the lights still flash, contact your dealer or EPSON; see
page 55 for contact information.

b

are off When both lights are off, the printer is not receiving power. Try these

solutions:

■

Make sure the printer is turned on.

■

Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord securely, and turn on
the printer again.

■

Make sure the outlet is operable and is not controlled by a switch
or timer. If in doubt, try using another outlet.

Running a Printer Check

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer
itself or some other source. Follow these steps:

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 b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower
button. Continue holding down the bmaintenance 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 35.)

5. To end the check, turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then
reconnect the interface cable. Turn on your printer and computer, if necessary.

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 “Problems and Solutions” beginning on page 48. If nothing seems to
work, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 55.

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Problems and Solutions

Below are some troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer,
installing software, getting good print quality, feeding paper, or other problems.

Setup and Software Installation Problems

The printer makes noise after ink
cartridge installation.

The first time you install ink

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cartridges, the printer must charge its
ink delivery system for a couple
minutes. Wait until charging finishes
(the Ppower light stops flashing)
before you turn off the printer or it
may charge improperly and use excess
ink the next time you turn it on. If
the printer stops moving or making
noise, but the Ppower light is still
flashing after 5 minutes, turn off the
printer. If the light is still flashing
when you turn it back on, see “Where
To Get Help” on page 55.

Make sure the ink cartridge clamps

■

are locked down completely and that
no packing material remains in the
printer. Turn off the printer, wait a
moment, then turn it back on to clear
the error.

Close your other applications,

■

including any screen savers and virus
protection software and install again.

If your printer icon (SP 780) doesn’t

■

appear in the Macintosh Chooser,
you may have too many items in the
Chooser. Delete any unused items
and check the Chooser again.

Make sure that the Universal Serial

■

Bus Controller is working properly in
Device Manager; see your computer
documentation. If it is not working,
contact your computer dealer.

If you see an error message or the

■

software doesn’t install correctly on
Windows 2000 or Windows NT,
you may not have software
installation privileges.

In Windows 2000, don’t select

■

under

Hardware> Driver Signing
Ignore

Control Panel> System

or

Warn

instead.

>

; select

Block

You’re having problems installing the
printer software.

Make sure your printer is turned on

■

and the printer cable is securely
connected at both ends. Then
carefully follow the installation
instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Also make sure your system meets the
requirements beginning on page 57.

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If you’re printing over a network, see

■

your electronic Reference Guide for
instructions on configuring your
printer for use on a network.

Printing Problems

Only the Ppower light is on, but
nothing prints.

Make sure the interface cable is

■

connected securely and that the cable
meets the system requirements on
page 57 and page 58.

Run a printer check as described on

■

page 47. If the check page prints,
make sure your printer and
application software are installed
correctly.

If you’re printing on a network, you

■

need to set up your printer for
network printing, as described in
your electronic Reference Guide.

The printer sounds as though it is
printing, but nothing prints.

Make sure the print head nozzles are not
clogged. To clean the print head, see
page 35.

Printing is too slow.

You may also need to:

Clear space on your hard disk or run

■

a defragmentation utility.

Close open applications that you’re

■

not using.

Increase your system’s memory

■

(RAM).

For the fastest printing, try the
following:

Choose

■

ink if your document

Black

doesn’t include color.

Set the Quality/Speed slider to

■

Speed

In the printer software’s Advanced

■

dialog box, turn
and turn

If you’re using the parallel port,

■

.

High Speed

MicroWeave

on.

®

enable ECP/DMA mode on your
computer’s parallel port for
maximum print speeds. See your
computer documentation or the
manufacturer for instructions.

off

Make sure your system meets the
requirements listed on page 57 and
page 58. If you’re printing a
high-resolution image, you need more
than the minimum requirements listed.

Your printer makes noise when you
turn it on or after it has been sitting
for a while.

Your printer is performing routine
maintenance.

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Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).

The print head nozzles may need

■

cleaning; see page 35 for instructions.

Make sure the Media Type setting

■

matches the paper you loaded. See
page 34 for guidelines.

Make sure the printable side of the

■

paper is face up. It is usually whiter or
shinier.

The ink cartridges may be old or low

■

on ink. To replace an ink cartridge,
see page 37.

Try using Automatic mode. See

■

page 9 (Windows) or page 14
(Macintosh) for instructions.

Run the Print Head Alignment

■

utility. See page 41 for instructions.

Your printout is blurry or smeared.

Make sure your paper isn’t damp,

■

curled, or loaded face down (the
printable side should be face up). If
it’s damp or curled, reload a new
stack of paper.

Use a support sheet with special

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paper or try loading your paper
one sheet at a time.

Make sure your paper meets the

■

specifications listed in your electronic
Reference Guide.

Run the Print Head Alignment

■

utility. See page 41 for instructions.

Remove each sheet from the output

■

tray as soon as it’s finished printing,
especially if you’re using
transparencies.

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Your printout is faint or has gaps.

You see wrong or missing colors.

The print head nozzles may need

■

cleaning; see page 35 for instructions.

The ink cartridges may be old or low

■

on ink. To replace an ink cartridge,
see page 37.

Make sure the

■

Media Type

setting
matches the paper you loaded. See
page 34 for guidelines.

Make sure your paper isn’t damaged,

■

old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it
is, reload a new stack of paper with
the printable side up; it is usually
whiter or shinier than the other side.

Your printout is grainy.

Try using a higher quality paper.

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Set the Quality/Speed slider to

■

Quality

; see page 9 (Windows) or

page 14 (Macintosh) for details.

Run the Print Head Alignment

■

utility. See page 41 for instructions.

You may need to increase the image

■

resolution or print it in a smaller size;
see your software documentation.

Make sure the Ink setting is set to

■

for color images and your

Color

application is set for color printing.

The print head nozzles may need

■

cleaning; see page 35 for instructions.

The ink cartridges may be old or low

■

on ink. To replace one, see page 37.

If you’re printing a high-resolution

■

image, turn off PhotoEnhance, as
described on page 16. Also check if
you’re using a special effect that alters
image colors, such as Sepia.

If the contrast looks weak or detail is

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missing from shadows, turn off
EPSON Natural Color. See page 17.

Try using Automatic mode. See

■

page 9 (Windows) or page 14
(Macintosh) for instructions.

Use a color management system to

■

get close to matching your on-screen
colors. For information, see your
electronic Reference Guide.

Change the gamma setting. See

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page 19 for instructions.

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Problems with Paper Feeding

Too many copies are printing.

Make sure that neither the Copies
setting in your printer software, nor the
Copies setting in your application is set
for multiple copies.

Paper doesn’t eject fully or is
wrinkled.

If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you

■

may have set the wrong paper size.
Press the b maintenance button to
eject the paper. Then select the
correct paper size in your application
or printer software.

If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the

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paper may be damp or too thin.

Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams
in the printer.

If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from

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the sheet feeder. Then reload it
against the right edge and slide the
left edge guide against the other side.

If paper jams, turn off your printer,

■

open the cover, and remove any
paper that’s inside, including any
small pieces that may have torn off.
Carefully reload paper and press the
b maintenance button.

If multiple pages feed at once,

■

remove the sheet feeder and fan the
edges of the stack to separate the
sheets. Then carefully reload it.

If your paper loads incorrectly or jams
frequently:

Use new, smooth, high-quality paper,

■

loaded printable side up.

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Don’t load paper above the arrow

■

mark on the left edge guide.

Place the paper against the right edge

■

and slide the left edge guide against
it, but not too tightly.

Miscellaneous Printout Problems

The margins are incorrect.

Make sure the paper settings in your

■

printer software are correct for your
paper size. See the electronic Reference
Guide (as described on page 3) for
instructions.

Check your software documentation

■

for instructions on selecting the
correct margins for your paper size.
The margins must be within the
printable area of the page. See
“Printer Specifications” in your
electronic Reference Guide (as
described on page 3) for details.

You see incorrect characters.

Make sure the interface cable is

■

securely connected and that the cable
meets the system requirements on
page 57 and page 58. Then try
printing again.

Make sure your printer is selected in

■

your application, or as the Windows
default printer or the current printer
in the Macintosh Chooser.

If you’re using a switch box with your

■

printer, connect the printer directly
to your computer and try printing
again.

The image size or position is
incorrect.

Make sure the paper and/or layout
options are set correctly. See your
electronic Reference Guide (as described
on page 3) for more information.

The image is inverted, as if viewed in
a mirror.

Turn off

Flip Horizontal

in the printer
software or the mirror setting in your
application software. (If you’re printing
on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel
Transfer Paper, the image should be
inverted so it looks correct when it’s
ironed on.)

The printer prints blank pages.

Make sure the paper settings in the

■

printer software are correct for your
paper size. See your electronic
Reference Guide (as described on
page 3) for instructions.

The print head nozzles may need

■

cleaning; see page 35 for
instructions.

You see ink smears near the edge of
the page.

Extend the output tray completely

■

to ensure the paper lies flat when
printing. This prevents the paper
from rubbing against the print
head.

If you are using BorderFree

■

printing (no margins setting) or
using the maximum area setting,
use a heavier paper such as Photo
Paper or Premium Glossy Photo
Paper.

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Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer Software

Windows

1. Double-click

2. Double-click
program list, click

Stylus Photo 780

My Computer

Add/Remove Programs

Add/Remove

icon.

, then double-click the

. Click

or

Change/Remove

EPSON Printer Software

, then select the

Control Panel

icon.

in the

EPSON

3. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions.

4. If you’re using the USB port with Windows 98 or Windows Millenium
Edition (Me), click

Add/Remove

again.

EPSON USB Printer Devices

in the program list; then click

5. Restart your computer, then follow the instructions on the Start Here poster to
reinstall your software. (You won’t need to reinstall your photo software or
electronic manual.)

Macintosh

1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. Then double-click the
CD-ROM icon (if necessary) and double-click the

EPSON

EPSON

icon. You see the

Main Menu.

2. Click

Install Printer Driver

Install list at the top and select

. On the installer screen, click the arrow in the Easy

Uninstall

. Then click the

Uninstall

button at the

bottom and follow the instructions.

3. Restart your Macintosh, then follow the instructions on the Start Here poster to
reinstall your software. (You won’t need to reinstall your photo software or
electronic manual.)

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Where To Get Help

If you need help with your printer or its software, including EPSON Software Film
Factory, see the contact information below. For help with other photo software
included on the printer software CD-ROM, see page 56 for contact information. If
you need help using other software with an EPSON product, see the documentation
for that software for technical support information.

EPSON Technical 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

Automated
Telephone Services

From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at
http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download
drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access
troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice
through e-mail.

A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. To use these services, you must have
a touch tone telephone and call [phone].

To speak to a technical support representative, dial:

U.S.: [phone], 6AM to 8PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and

■

7AM to 4PM, Saturday

Canada: [phone], 6AM to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

■

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo 780)

■

Product serial number (located on the back of the printer)

■

Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase

■

Computer configuration

■

Description of the problem

■

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You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at
[phone] or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

Photo Software Technical Support

If you need help with the photo software on the printer software CD-ROM, please
contact the manufacturer, as listed below:

Software Web site Email Telephone

ArcSoft
PhotoImpression

QBeo
PhotoGenetics

2.0 (trial version)

For help with EPSON Software Film Factory, contact EPSON Technical
Support, as described on page 55.

www.ArcSoft.com/tech
main.htm

www.qbeo.com [e-mail] 1.800.689.0639

[e-mail] [phone]

8:30am-5:30pm,
PST Monday
through Friday

1.425.888.6609
(outside U.S.)
8:00am-5:00pm,
PST Monday
through Friday

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Requirements and Notices

This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other
important information.

Windows System Requirements

To use your printer and its software, your system should have:

■

An IBM® compatible PC with at least a Pentium® processor (for Windows 98,
Windows 95, Windows Me, or Windows NT 4.0), and a Pentium 133 MHz processor
(for Windows 2000)

■

Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Window Millenium Edition (Me),
Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0

■ At least 16MB (for Windows 95, 98, Me, or Windows NT 4.0) or 32MB (for Windows

2000) of RAM (32MB for Windows 95 or Windows 98, or 64MB for Windows 2000 or
Windows NT 4.0 recommended)

■ At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended)

■ VGA or better display adapter and monitor

■ Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive (quad-speed [4x] or faster recommended) or DVD

drive for installing the printer software

■

For parallel connection: a high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable
(6 to 10 feet long) with a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a
36-pin, Centronics

®

compatible connector for the printer

For USB connection: a computer running Windows 98, Windows Me, or
Windows 2000 with a Windows-compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable
from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.5 ft. (2 meters) long.

Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more than 6.5 ft.
(2 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

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Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer and its software, your system should have:

■

An Apple® iMac™ series, Power Macintosh,® G3, or G4 with native USB port

■ Mac

■

■

■ VGA or better display adapter and monitor

■ Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive (quad-speed [4x] or faster recommended) or DVD

■ A shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.5 ft.

®

OS 8.5.1 or later

If your iMac is running OS 8.1, you’ll need to upgrade your operating system
before installing your printer software. If your iMac is running OS 8.5.1, Apple
recommends that you install iMac Update 1.1, available on the Apple web site.
To find out which operating system your iMac is running, select About This
Computer

from the Apple menu.

At least 16MB of available RAM (32MB recommended)

At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended)

drive for installing the printer software

(2 meters) long

Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more than 6.5 ft.
(2 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

NERGY STAR

E

Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary
partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to
promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers,
monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air
pollution caused by power generation.

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Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the
printer safely and effectively:

■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.

■

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the
same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

■

Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement.

■

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

■

If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the
devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also,
make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

■ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

■ Keep your printer and computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic

interference, such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units.

■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or

vibrations, or dust.

■ Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation.

■ Do not place the printer near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight or strong

light.

■

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all
directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Leave enough
space in front of the printer for paper to be fully ejected.

■

Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not
spill liquid on the printer.

Always turn the printer off using the Ppower button. The Ppower light
flashes briefly and then goes out. Don’t switch off the power strip, or unplug
the printer until the Ppower light is off.

■

Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through the
slots.

■

Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the printer
yourself.

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■ 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. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions.

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the

ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your
eyes, flush them immediately with water.

■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing.

■ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer.

■ 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.

■ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For best

results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them.

■ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.

■

After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at
room temperature for at least three hours before using it.

■

Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.

■ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in damage to

the print head.

■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal

operation and printing.

■

In this ink cartridge, the IC chip retains a variety of cartridge related-information, such as
the amount of ink remaining, so that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
However, each time a cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer
automatically performs a reliability check.

■

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. Note that there is a valve in the ink
supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink
from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply
port or surrounding area.

■

Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped in the far right
position and the ink cartridges are in place.

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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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

■

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this
device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the
responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than
one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and / or CPU Boards and Power Supplies
used with Class B Personal Computers:

We : EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Located at : MS 3-13

3840 Kilroy Airport Way

Long Beach, CA 90806

Telephone : [phone]

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. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the
standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation
accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name : EPSON

Type of Product : Ink Jet Printer

Model : P231A

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Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

What is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the EPSON printer covered by this
limited warranty statement, if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications
and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Epson
also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer’s specified usage,
which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer. For warranty service, you must
provide proof of the date of original purchase.

What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON printer prove defective during the warranty period, please call
the EPSON Connection at [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada) for warranty repair instructions and return
authorization. An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires
service. If service is needed, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor. If Epson
authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid so long as you use an
address in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions). Shipments to other locations will be made freight
collect. You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five (5) working days of
receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the
event that you fail to return the defective one. If you choose not to give this information the exchange printer will only be
shipped to you after Epson receives the defective one. If your printer is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer
to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you. You are responsible for packing the
printer and for all costs to and from the Epson authorized service center. When warranty service involves the exchange of the
printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the
Epson standard of quality, and at Epson’s option, may be another model of like kind and quality. Epson’s liability for
replacement of the covered printer will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered printer. Exchange products and
parts assume the remaining warranty period of the original product covered by this limited warranty.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty is
not transferable and will not apply to products purchased from an end user. This warranty does not cover any color change or
fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. This warranty does not cover damage to the
EPSON product caused by parts and supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by EPSON. This warranty does not
cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its
shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the
Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to
function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such
as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service
other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible
for the costs incurred.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED
HEREIN, ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. NOR ITS
AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO
USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY.

In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Epson America, Inc. ■ P. O. Box 93012 ■ Long Beach, CA 90809-3012

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EPSON Ink Jet Papers and Ink Cartridges

Use EPSON paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned EPSON’s printers all of their
awards! EPSON papers are specially coated to work with EPSON’s quick drying inks. You’ll notice that when
prints come out of your printer, you can immediately handle them. There is no drying time, no smearing or
smudging, and your image is crisp and smooth. Here are the inks for your printer and a few of EPSON’s papers:

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Water-resistant, photographic-weight paper with a high gloss finish.
Perfect for all photographic applications and available in a variety of
sizes. Framing is recommended for this paper type.

Photo Paper

Photo quality, heavier weight glossy paper available in a
variety of sizes, including letter, 4 × 6, and panoramic.
Perfect for color photo keepsakes of snapshots, framed
art, banners, and panoramics.

Matte Paper - Heavyweight

Heavyweight, bright white, ultra-smooth coated paper with a matte finish. Perfect
for photographs, signs, and crafts.

TM

Featuring BorderFree
borderless media, allowing you to print edge-to-edge photos in popular photo sizes.

technology, this printer supports EPSON’s new line of

EPSON Ink Cartridges

For best results, always use these genuine EPSON ink cartridges:
Black: T007201 (U.S.) T007311 (Canada)
Color: T008201 (U.S.) T008311 (Canada)

For more information on other EPSON products and fun project ideas, look for
the EPSON Print Lab Series at

See the next page for a list of EPSON papers and ink cartridges, and ordering information.

SM

www.epsonstore.com

.

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How To Order EPSON Ink and Paper

To order EPSON ink cartridges and paper from EPSON, call [phone] or visit the EPSON Store at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

EPSON Ink Cartridges

Black T007201 (U.S.), or T007311 (Canada)
Color T008201 (U.S.), or T008311 (Canada)

EPSON Papers

Paper name Size Part number

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041060

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041059

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041062

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041061

Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) S041067

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) S041054

EPSON Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches, perforated S041134

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) - 20 sheets S041141

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) - 50 sheets S041272

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) - 100 sheets S041271

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041140

Panoramic (8.3 x 23 inches) S041145

4 x 6 inches, non-perforated, Borderless S041458

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041064

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041063

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041257

8 x 10 inches, Borderless S041467

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041258

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041286

5 x 7 inches, Borderless S041464

8 x 10 inches, Borderless S041465

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041331

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041332

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041405

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041072

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041071

A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) S041107

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041106

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041153/S041155

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting C ards Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041267

EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) S041144-KIT

EPSON Photo Stickers (refill) A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) S041144

The availability of paper types varies by location. Not all paper types match the Media Type setting names in
your printer software. See the chart on page 34 or the instructions that came with your paper to select the
correct Media Type setting.

Index

Numerics

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper, 34

A

Accessories, 56
Advanced settings, 19
Aligning print head, 41
Automatic mode, 9, 14

B

Background printing, 15
Banding, 32, 50
Blank pages, 53
Blue and green, enhancing, 17
Blurry images, 50
BorderFree printing, 20 to 31
Borderless prints, 20 to 31
Browser, 3

C

Cable, printer, 57, 58
Characters, incorrect, 53
Checking printer, 47
Cleaning

print head, 35 to 37
printer, 42

sheets, 34, 42
Colors, incorrect, 51
ColorSync, 18
Control panel, 35, 46 to 47
Controlling printing, 10 to 11, 15
Copies setting, 52
Custom project types, 18

D

Declaration of Conformity, 61
Default settings, Windows, 10
Digital Camera Correction setting, 17
Documentation, 2 to 5

E

Economy setting, 18
Edge-to-edge printing, 20 to 31
Electronic manual, 3 to 4
ENERGY STAR, 58
Envelopes, 32
EPSON

accessories, 56
Film Factory, 21 to 26
help, 55 to 56
Monitor3, 15, 38
papers, 33 to 34
Store, 37, 56
warranty, 62

EPSON Natural Color, 17

F

Faint images, 51
FCC statement, 61
Film Factory, 21 to 26
Filter, 17
Flip Horizontal setting, 53
Full bleed printing, 20 to 31

G

Gamma setting, 19
Grainy printouts, 51
Green and blue, enhancing, 17

63

H

Head Cleaning utility, 35 to 36
Help

EPSON, 55 to 56

photo software, 56

printer movies, 5
High Speed setting, 49
High-resolution images, 16, 51

I

ICM (Image Color Matching) setting, 18
Incorrect characters, 53
Incorrect colors, 51
Ink cartridge

ordering, 37

replacing, 37 to 40

safety instructions, 38, 60
Ink Jet Transparencies, 34
Ink level, 11, 38
Ink setting, 9, 14
Inverted image, 53
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, 34, 53

L

Layout problems, 53
Letterhead, 8, 12
Lights, 46 to 47
Low-resolution images, 16

M

Macintosh

printer status, 15

printing with, 12 to 15

system requirements, 58
Maintaining printer, 35 to 42
Margin problems, 53
Marginless printing, 20 to 31
Matte Paper - Heavyweight, 33, 34
Media Type setting, 9, 14, 34
MicroWeave setting, 49
Mirror images, 53
Monitor3, EPSON, 15, 38

Monitoring ink level, 11, 38
Movies, printer, 5
Moving printer, 42 to 43

N

Natural Color, 17
Network printing, 48 to 49
Noise, 48 to 49
Nozzle Check, 36 to 37, 47

O

Orientation, 13

P

Page Setup dialog box, 13
Panoramic Photo Paper, 33
Paper

EPSON, 33 to 34
feeding problems, 52
loading, 7 to 8, 12, 32, 33
size, 11, 13, 15
type, setting, see Media Type setting

Photo Paper, 33, 34
Photo Quality Glossy Paper or Film, 34
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 34
Photo software

descriptions, 1

technical support, 56
Photo Stickers, 34
PhotoEnhance, 16 to 17
Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 34
Preprinted paper, 8, 12
Previewing, 11, 15
Print dialog box, 8 to 9, 10
Print head

aligning, 41

cleaning, 35 to 37
Print Head Alignment utility, 41
Print quality problems, 50 to 51
Printable Area setting, 13

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Printer

cable, 57, 58
check, 47
cleaning, 42
control panel, 35, 46 to 47
maintaining, 35 to 42
movies, 5
noise, 48 to 49
parts, 45
problems, 45 to 53
status, 11, 15
transporting, 42 to 43

Printing

advanced, 19
controlling, 10 to 11, 15
Macintosh, 12 to 15
Windows, 7 to 11
with custom project types, 18
with PhotoEnhance, 16 to 17

Problems

installing software, 48
miscellaneous, 53
paper feeding, 52
print quality, 50 to 51

setting up printer, 48
Progress Meter, 11
Project types, custom, 18

Q

Software

installation problems, 48
photo, 1, 56

uninstalling, 54
Special effects, 19
Special papers, 33 to 34
sRGB (Standard Red Green Blue) setting, 18
Status Monitor 3, 38
Support, 55 to 56
System requirements, 57, 58

T

Technical support, 55 to 56
Transfer Paper, Iron-On Cool Peel, 34, 53
Transparencies, 34
Transporting printer, 42 to 43
Troubleshooting, 45 to 53

U

Uninstalling software, 54
USB, 54, 57, 58
Utilities

Head Cleaning, 35 to 36

Monitor3, 15, 38

Nozzle Check, 37

Print Head Alignment, 41

Status Monitor 3, 38

Quality/Speed setting, 9, 14

R

Reference Guide, 3 to 4
Reinstalling software, 54

S

Safety instructions, 59 to 60
Saving settings, 19
Service, 55 to 56
Smears, 50

W

Warranty, 62
Watermark, 11, 15
Whole page printing, 20 to 31
Windows

default settings, 10

printer status, 11

printing with, 7 to 11

system requirements, 57

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