Epson Stylus CX7800 Basic User Guide

Basics Guide

Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning

Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800

Solving Problems

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Copying a Photo or Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Placing the Original on the Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making Prints From Slides or Negatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Printing From a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Compatible Cards and Image Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Inserting the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printing Selected Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Auto Correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Printing From a Digital Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Printing From Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Printing With Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Scanning a Photo, Document, Film, or Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Contents 3

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

LCD Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4 Contents

Introduction

After you have set up your Epson Stylus® CX7800 as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to:

■ Load paper

■ Make a quick copy of a document or photo

■ Restore color from faded photos, slides, and negatives

■ Print photos stored on a memory card

■ Print photos directly from your camera

■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer

■ Scan a document or photo

■ Perform routine maintenance

■ Solve simple problems

This book tells you how to do most of these things without ever turning on your computer! Of course your Epson Stylus CX7800 can do lots more when you connect it to your Windows instructions, see the on-screen User’s Guide by selecting the icon for it on your desktop.

or Macintosh® computer. For additional

Please follow these guidelines as you read your Epson Stylus CX7800 instructions:

Warning:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus CX7800.

Tip:

Tips contain hints for better copying, scanning, and printing.

Introduction 5

Loading Paper

Follow the steps here to load paper in your Epson Stylus CX7800.

1. Open the paper support and output tray, then

slide out the extensions.

2. Flip the feeder guard forward. Then slide the left

edge guide to the left.

3. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge guide. Always load it

short edge first, even for landscape printing.

The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side.

Letter-size or 8 × 10-inch

4 × 6-inch or 5 × 7-inch

You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper or up to 20 sheets of photo paper. (See the User’s Guide for capacity guidelines on other paper types.)

6 Loading Paper

Note:

The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your job. If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you’ll want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your printer. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Paper. See page 34 for more information.

Premium Glossy Photo

4. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper (but not too tightly).

5. Flip the feeder guard back.

6. Make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to the

m L position.

Loading Paper 7

Copying a Photo or Document

Follow the instructions in this section to:

■ Position your photo or document correctly on the glass (see below)

■ Make copies of a photo or document (on page 9)

Placing the Original on the Glass

1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in

the upper left corner. Move your original about 0.2 inch (5 mm) away from the top and left edges so all of it will be copied.

Move the original about 0.2 inch (5 mm) away from the top and left edges to avoid cropping

2. Close the document cover gently so that your original does not move.

Caution:

Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and do not place heavy objects on top of the Epson Stylus CX7800.

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If you need to copy or scan a thick or large document, you can lift up the document cover before closing it to give you more room when scanning.

If you need to press the document flat while you copy or scan it, do not press too hard and be careful not to move it.

Caution:

Do not use excessive force on the document cover, and do not twist it. You may damage the document cover.

Copying

You can make copies using either letter-size (8.5 × 11-inch) plain paper, or letter-size, 4 × 6-inch, or 5 × 7-inch photo paper.

Copying a Document

1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on.

2. Place the document on the glass as described on

page 8. Be sure to close the document cover.

3. Load up to 100 sheets of letter-size plain paper, as

described on page 6.

4. Press the

Copy mode button. The 100% light turns on.

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5. If you want your copies automatically reduced or enlarged to fit the loaded

paper size, press the

Copy mode button to select Fit to Page.

6. Press the u or d

7. Press the l or r

8. Press the paper type button to select

Copies button to set the number of copies.

Photo/Options button to select Color or B&W copy.

Plain Paper. The light indicates which

type is selected.

9. Press the paper size button to select

10. Press the x

The P

To cancel copying, press the y

Start button.

On light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7800 starts printing.

Stop/Clear Settings button. Do not pull out

Letter.

paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically to the output tray.

Note:

The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.

Copying a Photo

1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on.

2. Place the photo on the glass as described on page 8.

Be sure to close the document cover.

3. Load up to 20 sheets of letter-size, 4 × 6-inch, or 5 × 7-inch photo paper, as

described on page 6.

4. Press the

5. Press the l or r

When

Film/Photo mode button.

Photo/Options button to select Copy Photograph.

Restoration ON is also selected, the photo is copied with color

restoration on. For more information, see page 17.

6. Press the x

The P

Start button.

On light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7800 scans the photograph

and displays it on the LCD screen.

7. Press the u or d

Copies button to select the number of copies.

8. Press the paper type button to select

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Photo Paper.

9. Press the paper size button to select

Letter, 4”x 6”, or 5”x 7”.

10. Press the x

The P

To cancel copying, press the y

Start button.

On light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7800 starts printing.

Stop/Clear Settings button. Do not pull out

paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically to the output tray.

Note:

The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.

Speeding Up Copying

If you want to make a copy quickly and do not need high quality, you can print a “draft” copy. The print quality is reduced, but the copy is printed faster.

1. Load plain, letter-size paper.

2. Press the

3. Press the paper type button to select select

4. Press the paper type button to select

5. Press the

6. Press the l or r

the x

Copy mode button. The 100% light turns on.

Plain Paper.

Letter.

Setup/Utilities button to enter setup mode.

Photo/Options button to select Copy Quality. Then press

Start button.

7. Press the

u or d Copies button to select Draft. Then press the x Start

button to confirm your selection.

8. Press the

9. Press the u or d

10. Press the l or r

11. Press the x

The P

To cancel copying, press the y

Copy mode button.

Copies button to set the number of copies.

Photo/Options button to select Color or B&W copy.

Start button.

On light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7800 starts printing.

Stop/Clear Settings button. Do not pull out

paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically to the output tray.

Note:

The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.

Copying a Photo or Document 11

Making Prints From Slides or Negatives

You can use the film holder that came with your Epson Stylus CX7800 to scan 35mm slides, or strips of negative and positive film. To get professional results that look and feel like traditional photos, try one of the special Epson papers listed on page 34.

Before you scan and print see:

■ “Placing 35mm Slides in the Holder” (see below)

■ “Placing 35mm Film Strips in the Holder” on page 13

Placing 35mm Slides in the Holder

1. Open the document cover and remove the document mat. Pull up on the

fastener at the top of the document mat. Then pull out the mat.

2. Place the film holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the left edge of the glass.

Make sure the cutouts for 35mm slides are toward the back of the glass to align them with the fluorescent lamp when you close the document cover.

Fluorescent lamp

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3. Place your slides in the film holder in the orientation shown below with the

shiny side up.

Note:

Make sure there is no gap between the holder and the document table; otherwise the prints may not be clear.

Continue with the steps on page 15 to scan and print your photos.

Placing 35mm Film Strips in the Holder

1. Open the document cover and remove the document mat. Pull up on the

fastener at the top of the document mat. Then pull out the mat.

2. Open the film strip cover.

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3. Slide the strip of film into the holder in the orientation show below with the

shiny side up. (The images should not appear reversed.) Make sure the film slides under the tabs.

4. Close the film strip cover. Gently press until it clicks into place.

5. Place the holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the left edge of the glass.

Make sure the film strip is towards the back of the glass to align it with the fluorescent lamp when you close the document cover.

Fluorescent lamp

Continue with the steps on page 15 to scan and print your photos.

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Scanning and Printing Your Photos

1. Close the document cover.

2. Load up to 20 sheets of letter-size, 4 × 6-inch, or 5 × 7-inch photo paper.

3. Press the

4. Use the l or r

Film/Photo mode button.

Photo/Options button to select one of the following types of

film:

■ Negative Film: for color negatives

■ Positive Film: for positive color film

■ Slides: for slides

■ B&W Negative Film: for black and white negatives

Tip:

If your film is faded you can bring your photo back to life with color restoration. For more information, see page 17.

5. Press the x Start button. The film is scanned and a preview of the first photo

appears on the LCD screen.

6. Press the l or r

Copies button to select the number of copies to print of each photo.

7. If necessary, press the paper type button to select

size button to select

8. Press the x

Photo/Options button to view the photos. Press the u or d

Photo Paper and the paper

4”x 6” or 5”x 7”.

Start button again. Your photos are printed.

See page 16 to store the film holder.

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Storing the Film Holder

1. Open the document cover and remove the document mat. Pull up on the

fastener at the top of the document mat. Then pull out the document mat.

2. With the film strip side on top and the pads facing the document cover, place

the film holder inside the lower hooks on the document cover. Then push in the film holder.

3. Set the clips at the bottom of the document mat into the slots on the

document cover. Then push on the fastener at the top of the document mat.

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Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives

If you have color-faded photos, negatives, or slides, you can bring them back to life using the Color Restoration feature.

1. Load up to 20 sheets of letter-size, 4 × 6-inch, or 5 × 7-inch photo paper.

2. Press the

3. Press the l or r

Film/Photo mode button.

Photo/Options button to select the type of photo you want

to restore:

■ Copy Photograph Restoration ON (for photos)

■ Negative Film Restoration ON (for color negatives)

■ Positive Film Restoration ON (for positive color film)

■ Slides Restoration ON (for slides)

■ B&W Negative Film Restoration ON (for black and white negatives)

4. Press the x

Start button. The photo or film is scanned and a preview of the

photo appears on the LCD screen.

5. Press the l or r

Copies button to select the number of copies to print.

6. If necessary, press the paper type button to select

size button to select

7. Press the x

To cancel copying, press the y

Photo/Options button to view the photos. Press the u or d

Photo Paper and the paper

4”x 6”, or 5”x 7”.

Start button again. Your photos are printed.

Stop/Clear Settings button. Do not pull out

paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically to the output tray.

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Printing From a Memory Card

The Epson Stylus CX7800 lets you print color photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into a memory card slot on the Epson Stylus CX7800 and you’re ready to print.

If your digital camera supports DPOF pre-select the photos you want to print while the card is still in the camera. Then, when you insert the card in the Epson Stylus CX7800, it knows which photos to print and how many copies of each.

See these sections:

■ “Compatible Cards and Image Formats” on page 19

■ “Inserting the Card” on page 20

■ “Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos” on page 22

■ “Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos” on page 24

For instructions on copying memory card files between your Epson Stylus CX7800 and a computer or other device, see the User’s Guide.

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(Digital Print Order Format), you can

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