Epson Stylus Photo 750 Setup

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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be sure to follow all warn ings and ins tructions marked on the printer.

❏ Do not block or cover the opening s i n the printer’s cabinet. ❏ Do not ins ert objects through the slots. Take care no t to spill

liquid on the printer.

❏ Use only the type of power source indica ted on the printe r’s

label.

❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.

Avoid using outlet s on t he sam e circ uit as photocopier s or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

automa tic timers.

❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential s ources

of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ If you use an e xtension co rd 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 in to the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

❏ Do not att e mpt to ser vi ce the printe r yourself.

❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified s e rvice

personnel under the following conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

❏ If you plan to use the printe r in Germany, observe the

following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent pro tection for this prin ter, the buildi ng installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Bei Anschluß des Drucke rs an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallati on mit einem 16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.

A Few Precautions

When using the printer

❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or tou ch the ink

cartridg e s during printing.

❏ Do not m ove the print head by hand; otherwise you may

damage th e printer.

❏ Always turn the printer off using the

this button is pressed, the goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off t he po wer to the outlet until the

❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in

the home ( far right) position and the ink cartridges are in place.

P power l ig ht stops flash i ng.

P power l ig ht flashes brie fly then

P power button. When

When handling the ink cartridges

❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow

children to drink or o therwise handle th e cartridges.

❏ If ink gets on the skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it

gets in the eyes, flush them immediately with water.

❏ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from

its package. Leavin g the cartri dge unpacke d for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.

❏ Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or

remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise .

❏ Do not u se an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the

cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them.

❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This

could damage the print head.

When choosing a place for the printer

❏ Place the printer on a flat, stab le surface that is larger t han the

printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid change s in temperature and

humidi ty. Also k eep it away f rom direct sunlight , strong li ght, or heat sources.

❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be

easily unplug ge d.

Note for French-speaki ng users:

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

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

Cautions

Notes

of your printer.

contain importan t information and usefu l tips on the operation

must be followed carefully to avoid bod ily injury.

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Setting Up Your Printer

System Requirements

For PCs

To use your printer, you need Microsoft® Windows® 95,

Windows

98, or Windows® NT 4.0; and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.

Your computer should also meet the following system requirements:

Minimum system Recommended system

i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 i486/66 MHz for Windows 98

16MB RAM 32MB RAM or more for

10MB hard disk space for Windows 95 and 98 20MB for Windows NT 4.0

VGA monitor VGA or better monitor

Pentium or higher processor

Windows 95 and 98 64MB or more for Windows NT 4.0

50MB or more free disk space for Windows 95, and 98 100MB or more for Windows NT 4.0

Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requirements.

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For Macintosh computers

To use this printer, your Apple® Macintosh® must meet the following system require ments. You als o n eed a standard Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (8-pin mini-circular connector) or equivalent.

If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you need an iMac computer with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.

Applicable computer models (as of September 1, 1998)

Macintosh LC475, LC575, LC630 Macintosh Quadra Series Macintosh Centris Series Macintosh PowerBook™ Series (PowerBook 190, 520, 540, 550 or later) Macintosh PowerBook Duo 280, 2300c/100 Macintosh Performa 475, 575, 588, 630, 5210 or later Power Macintosh Series iMac Series (for USB)

Environment

Minimum system Recommended system

System 7.5.1 System 7.6 or later 5MB of available memory

10MB of available me mory when background printing is turned on.

16MB or more of available memory 25MB of available memory w hen background printing is turned on.

Note:

❏

The amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, choose

About T his Macintosh

refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused Block” (1,024K=1MB).

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from the Apple menu and

❏

The memory requirements above are for printing on Letter size paper. These requirements may vary depending on the size of the paper, the type of applic at ion you are using, and the com p lexity of the document you want to print.

In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also need 10MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software. To print, you need extra hard disk space amounting to about double the si z e of the file you want to print.

Setting Up Your Printer

Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions

paper support

edge guides

sheet feeder

printer cover

output tray

output tray extension

adjust lever

control panel

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ink cartridge clamps

Buttons

Button Function

Power

Load/Eject

Cleaning

Lights

Light Status Printer Status

Turns the printer on and off. Clears the pr inter's memory if pressed twice while the power is on.

Loads or ejects paper if pressed and released within 2 seconds. Resumes printing if pressed and released af ter a paper out error.

Moves the pri nt head to the in k cart ridg e repl ace men t position if pressed for 3 seconds while the light is flashing or on. Returns the print head to its home position after ink cartridge replacement. Performs print head cleaning if pressed for 3 seconds when the

Printer is on.

B or

ink out light is off.

ink out

o = on,

P S S

B B A A

f = flashing

Receiving data, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.

Paper out. Load paper in the sheet feeder; the n pr ess the

load/eject button to resume printing.

Paper jam. Take all the paper ou t of the feeder, and reload the paper. If the light continues to flash, turn off the printer and gently pu ll all the p aper out of t he printer.

Ink low. The black ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a black ink cartridge (S020187) .

Ink out. The black ink cartridge is empty. Replace t he black ink cartridge (S020187).

Ink low. The col or ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a color ink cartridge (S020193).

Ink out. The color ink cartridge is empty. Replace th e color ink cartridge (S020193).

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Attaching the Paper Support

Insert the paper support into the s lots at the rear of the printe r.

Plugging in the Printer

1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the

power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the control panel.

2. Check the label on the back of the printer to m ak e sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet you wil l b e plugging it into. Al so, make sure th at you have the correct pow er cable for your power so urce.

Caution:

3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on the ba ck o f the printer.

4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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It is not possible to change the printer's voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.

Installing the Ink Cartridges

Before installing the ink cartri dges, note the follow ing.

Warning:

Note:

❏

Install the ink cartridge s as follows :

1. Lower t he output tray ; then open the printer co ver.

The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immed iately with water.

Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them, or the ink may dry up.

Use the ink cartridges packed wit h your p r int er the first time you install ink cartridges, otherwise the printer may not charge ink properly.

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2. Turn on the printer

The print head moves slightly to the left, which is the ink cartridg e install pos ition. The

and

3. Lift up the ink cartridge cla mps.

ink out lights come on.

Caution:

Do not move the print head by hand. Otherw ise y ou m ay damage the printer.

power light flashes and the

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4. Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your printer. Next, remove only the yellow tape sea ls from each cartridge.

Caution:

5. Place the cartridges gently into their holders with the labels face-up. The color ink cartridge, which is larger, goes on the right and the black g oes on the l eft. Do not press down on th e cartridges.

❏

Remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before installing them; otherwise the cartridges may bec ome unusable.

Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seals from the cartridges; otherwise the cartridges may become clogged and cannot print.

Do not remove the tape seals from t h e bot tom of the cartridges; otherwise, in k will leak.

Note:

Install both ink cartridges. If either of the cartridges is not installed, the printer will not work.

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6. Press the ink cartridge clamps down until they lock in pla ce .

Caution:

Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable.

7. Press the head and begins charging the ink delivery system.

The ink charging process may take about one minute to complete , during which time the the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds. These sounds are normal. When the ink delivery system has been charged, the print head returns to its home (far right) position and the

Caution:

Never turn off the printer while the

cleaning b utton. The pri nter moves the print

power light flashes and

power li g ht stop s flashing.

power light is flashing.

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8. Close the printer cover.

Now you are ready to connect the pri nter to you r computer. To connect the printer to your PC, see the next section. To connect the print e r to a Macin tosh, see “Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh” on page 18.

Connecting the Printer to Your PC

Note:

To connect and use the USB connector, see the USB User’s Gu ide shipped with your printer.

Connecting to a parallel interface

To connect the prin ter to your computer using the bu ilt-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable.

Follow these steps to connect your printer.

1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

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2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector. Then squeeze the wire cl ips together until they lock in place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, con nect it to the ground connector b elow the interface connector.

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's parallel interface. If ther e i s a ground wir e a t the computer en d of the cable, connect it to the ground c onnector at the back o f the computer.

See “Installing the Printer Software in Your PC” on page 16 for instructions on installing the printer software. You must install the printer software before using your printer.

Installing the Printer Software in Your PC

After connecting the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus Photo 750” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.

Your printer software includ e s: ❏ Printer dri ver

The printer driver is the software that runs, or “drives,” your printer. With it, you can make settings such a s media type, print quality, speed, and pa per size.

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❏ Utilities

The Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head Alignment utilities help you keep your printer in top operating condition.

❏ EPSO N Status Monitor 2

EPSON S ta tus Monito r 2 notifies you of printer e rro rs and displays print er stat us informat ion such as the amount of in k remaining. The Status Monitor also guides you when replacing ink cartridge s.

❏ HIGH QUALITY IMAGES

HIGH QUAL ITY IMAGES allows you to quickly and easil y see the kind of high-quality printout available from the EPSON Stylus Photo 750.

If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk before you begin installation. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software included on your CD-R OM, insert the printer software CD-ROM, then click the button and follow the on-scree n instruc tions.

Driver disk creation utility

Installing in Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0

1. Insert the printer software CD shippe d with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. The Installer dialog box appears. (For floppy dis k user s, inse rt the disk i n a disk drive, then double click the drive icon and double-click the

2. Click

3. When the installation is complete, click

Install

to start th e printer software installati on.

EPSON Status Monitor 2 in stallatio n starts automatica lly. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Setup.exe

icon.)

Note:

❏

If the New Hardware Found sc reen or any other Wizard appears when you turn on your computer, click above.

❏

Installation time varies de p ending on your comp uter.

For information o n opening and using the s oftware, see “Printing Your First Page for Windows” on page 25. See also “Using the Printer Software for Windows” in the online Reference Guide.

If you use your printer on a network, s ee “Net work Prin t ing” in the online Reference Guide.

Cancel

and follow the steps

Installing in Windows 98 with USB interface

If you conn e cte d your printer using the USB interface , you need to install the EPSON USB Printer Device Driver and the printer softwa re included in the printer softwar e CD-ROM. Follow the instructions in the

For information o n opening and using the s oftware, see “Printing Your First Page for Windows” on page 25. See also “Using the Printer Software for Windows” in the online Reference Guide.

USB User’s Guide

that came with your printer.

Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh

Note:

To connect to an iMac computer using the USB port, see the USB User’s Guide shipped with your printer.

To use the printer's built-in serial interface, you will need an Apple System Peripheral-8 cable.

Follow these steps to connect the printer:

1. Make sure both you r print er and Maci ntosh ar e s wi tch ed of f.

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2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer.

3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to either the modem po rt or printe r po rt on the M acintosh. The ports are marked wi th the following icons.

modem port

printer port

See the next section for instructions on installing the printer software. You must install the printer software before using your printer.

For information on opening and us ing the software, s ee “Print ing Your First Page for Macintosh” on page 27 . S ee also “Using the Printer So ftware for Macintosh” in the o nline Reference Guide .

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Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh

After connecting the printer to your Macintosh, you are ready to install the printer software included in the “Printer Software for EPSON Stylus Photo 750” CD-ROM shipped with your printer.

Your printer software includ e s: ❏ EPSON Printer Driver Packa ge

SP750

This is the printer driver software that runs your printer. With it, you can m ake settings su ch as media type, print qual it y, speed, and paper size.

EPSON Monitor3

Monitors and manages background printing jobs. You must turn o n backg rou nd prin ting in the Choose r to use thi s uti lity .

StatusMoni tor

Keeps track of the current status of your printer, and alerts you when printer errors occur.

Nozzle Check

Checks the print head for cloggin g. Head Cleaning

Cleans the print head to maintain the best print quality.

Print Head Alignment

Adjusts the print head so that verti cal and horizontal lines are aligned.

ColorSync 2.0 and Profiles

Matches the colors in your printout with the colors displayed on you r scree n auto matical ly. Use this when pr inting scanne d photographs or computer graphics.

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If you are usi ng the floppy disk v e rsion, make a backup copy of the EPSO N Macintosh printer software disk before you begin installation.

Caution:

Follow th ese steps to install your printer s of tware:

1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD in the

2. The EPS ON printe r software disk open s automatically.

3. If a single Installer icon appears, double-click the icon. If

4. After the in itial screen appears, click Contin ue. The follo wing

Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer software.

CD-ROM drive. (If you use the floppy disk version, insert it in a disk drive.)

separate folders containing installer icons for several lang ua g e s appear , do ub le-cl i ck the f o ld e r f o r yo u r preferred language, then double-click the Installer icon inside it.

dialog box appears.

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5. If you want to install all of the printer software included on your printer software CD-ROM, make sure the Install Location box shows the correct disk drive and click Install.

If you are low on disk space, select Custom Install from the pop-up menu and click Serial Driver Package. Confirm the destination for installation, then click Install.

Note:

Click the icon to get information on each component.

6. When a message appears informing you that installation is finished, click your comp uter.

Restart

to complete the installation and restart

Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser

After you install the printer software, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. You have to choose the printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected.

Note:

If you are using a Macintosh Quadra 950 or 900, you need to choose

Compatible

printer from the Chooser. To open t he Serial Switch dialog box, choose

Control Panel

1. Make sure the printer is connected to your Macin tosh and is turned on.

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in the Serial Switch dialog box before selecting your

from the Apple menu, t hen c hoose

Serial Switch

2. Choose printer's i co n and the port your printer is connected to.

Note:

❏

Chooser

If you are using an iMac com p uter, you must select the USB port.

If you are using an AppleTalk network, an alert message may appear when you click t h e port. In t h is c ase, reselect th e ot h er port, or make AppleTalk setting again.

from the Apple menu. Then click your

Inactive

then select the port

3. Click the background printing on or off.

When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. You must turn on ba ckgro und p rint ing t o use the E PSON M onito r3 ut ili ty to manage print jobs.

4. Close the Chooser.

For information on opening and us ing the software, s ee “Printi ng Your First Page for Macintosh” on page 27 . S ee also “Using the Printer So ftware for Macintosh” in the o nline Reference Guide .

Background Printing

radio buttons to turn

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Loading Paper

Follow these steps to load A4 or letter size plain paper in the printer.

You can also print on ink jet paper, photo-quality glossy film or paper, photo paper, transpar e ncie s, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets. For details on using such media, see “Paper Handling” in the online Reference Guide.

1. Lowe r the output tra y and sl ide ou t the ex tens ion. Next, sl ide the left edge guide so that the distance between the edge guides is slightly wi der than the width of your pape r.

edge guide

output tray

2. Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.

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3. Load the stack of paper with the printable side up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the edge of the paper.

printable

side up

Note:

❏

Always load paper int o the sheet feeder short edge first.

❏

Make sure the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

Printing Your First Page for Windows

After loading the paper, you are ready to print your first page. In order to check the ope ration of your printe r, we recommend printing the R EADME f ile provided w ith your prin te r software. The README file contains the latest information about your printer so ftware.

If you choose to print you r own document instead, select the appropriate Paper Size setting in your application software, then print the document as explained from step 3, below. (See your software manual for d e tails on how to use you r a pplication.)

Follow these steps to pri nt the README file:

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1. Make sure A4 or lett e r size paper is loaded in the printer.

2. Click

3. Click

4. Make sure your prin ter i s s elec ted an d the n clic k

Start

, point to

95, and 98) or

EPSON Stylus Photo 750 R eadme

click

on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

Options

or buttons. The driver settings window appears.

. You may need to click a combination of these

Programs

EPSON Printers

, point to

(for Windows NT 4.0), and then

Epson

(for Windows

Properties

5. Click the Media Type box and select the media you loaded in the printer.

6. Select

7. Make sure the Mode option is set to

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Main

tab if necessary, then click anywhere in the

Color

as the Ink s etting.

Automatic

When other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make.

8. Make sure the corre ct paper size i s displayed i n the Current Settings box. If it is not, click the correct paper size from the Paper Size list.

9. Click OK at the bottom of the window. You return to the Print dialog box (or a similar dialog box).

Automatic

is selected, the printer software optimizes

Paper

tab and select the

10. Click

While printing, the EPSON Progress Meter will appear, showing the printing progress and the status of your printer. For details, see “Checking Printer Status and Managing Print Jobs for Windows” in the online Reference Guide.

After prin ting, check yo ur results. If everything printed satisfactorily, your EP SON print er is now fully se tup and ready to help yo u create wonderful printouts. If the printed ima g e is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, see “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 37 for help on checking and cleaning the print head.

For further information about your printer, see the online Reference Guide. For details about the printer software, see online help. To learn more about color printing, see the online Color Guide.

Close, OK

combination of th ese buttons.

, or

to print. You may need to click a

Printing Your First Page for Macintosh

After loading the paper, you are ready to print your first page. In order to check the ope ration of your printe r, we recommend printing the README file lo cated on your printer s of tware CD . The README file contains the latest information about your printer so ftware.

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If you choose to print your own d o cument instead, select the appropriate Paper Size setting in your application software, then print the document as explained from step 4, below. (See your software manual for d e tails on how to use your application.)

Follow these steps to print the README file:

1. Make sure A4 or lett e r size paper is loaded in the printer.

2. Insert the printe r softwar e CD.

3. Open the EPSON folder and double-click the README file.

4. Choose

Page Setup

from the File menu. This brings up th e

dialog box shown below.

5. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list.

6. Select

Portrait

Landscape

as the Orientation

option.

7. After making your settings, click the OK button to close the Page Setup dialog box.

Note:

You cannot print from the Pa ge Setup dialog box. You can only print from the Print dialog box.

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8. Choose box shown below .

9. Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list.

from the File menu. This brings up the dialog

10. Select

11. Make sure the Mode option is set to

12. Click

For further information about your printer, see the online Reference Guide. For details about the printer software, see online help. To learn more about color printing, see the online Color Guide.

Color

as the Ink option.

Automatic

When other settings according to the Media Type and Ink settings you make.

Automatic

to start printing.

is selected, the printer software optimizes

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Loading Special Paper

You can prin t on a wide variety of special me dia, includi ng i nk jet paper, photo-quality glossy film or paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, index cards, and adhesive sheets.

When loading special paper, read the instruction sheets packed with your special media first, and keep the following in mind. For more details on using such media, see “Paper Handling” in the online Reference Guide.

Note:

If you want to use plain paper, see “Loading Paper” o n p age 2 4 .

❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up when

loading media into th e sheet feeder. See the instruction sheets packed w ith the media to determine whic h side is the printable surface. Some media have cut co rners to he lp identify the correct loading dire ction.

❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. ❏ Make sure the pa per stack fits under the arrow mark inside

the edge guide.

❏ Loading capacity for en velopes and EPSON special media is

explained below.

Envelopes Up to 10 envelopes.

Note:

If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 10 mm, p ress each envelope flat before loading.

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Load in g S p ec ial Pap e r

Up to the ar row ma rk on the l eft edge guide.

Photo Quality Ink Jet Card, Ink Jet Note Card, and Ink Jet Greeting Card

Up to 30 index cards. Always place the included support sheet under the cards.

Photo Quality Glossy Film

One sheet at a time for best results. Always put a support sheet* or a sheet of plain paper under the glossy fil m. If you wish to print with multiple sheets, l oad o nly up to 20 sheets and set the minimum top margin of the page to 30 mm.

Ink Jet Transparencies

Up to 30 transparencies. Always put a sheet of plain paper under the stack of transparencies.

Photo Quality

One sheet at a time.

Self Adhesive Sheet Photo Paper Up to 20 sheets. For 4 ×

Photo Paper, always put a support sheet* unde r the stack of Photo Paper.

Photo Stickers 16 and Photo Stickers 4

One sheet at a time. Always put the includ e d Support Sheets A and B under the stack of Photo Stickers.

6 inch

Panoramic Photo

One sheet at a time. Pape r and Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

Photo Paper Cards One sheet at a time. Always pu t

a support sheet* under the

Photo Paper Card.

*Take care not to not print on suppor t sheets loaded unde r special media.

Loading Special Paper

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Using the printer's control panel

The printer’s indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement i nk cartr idge an d w hen it is t ime to replac e an empty cartridge.

This table describes the status of the lights on your printer and the actions you need to take.

Lights Action

f B Obtai n a r ep l ac ement bl ac k ink cartr id ge

o B Replace the empty black ink cartridge. f A Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge

o A Replace the empty color ink cartridge.

(S02018 7) .

(S02019 3).

o = on,

Note:

If the ink runs out, you cannot continue print ing until you replace the empty cartridge, even tho ugh the other ink cartridge still contains ink.

To replace an ink cartridge using the printer’s control panel, follow these steps.

f = flashing

Caution:

❏ EPSON recommends th e use of genuine EPSON ink

cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties.

❏ Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have

obtained a replacem ent. Otherwise, ink remainin g in the print head nozzles may dry out.

Replacing Ink Cartri dges

1. Make sure the printer is on. The but not flashing. (Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the

2. Lower t he output tray a t the front of the printer, then open the print e r cover.

power light should be on,

black and

color ink out light.)

3. Hold down the print head moves left slightly to the cart ridge repla ce ment position and the

Caution:

Note:

If you press the and head.

Do not move the print hea d b y ha nd . Always use the cleaning button to move it. Otherwise you may damage the printer.

ink out lights are off, the p rinter starts cleaning the print

cleaning button for three seconds until the

power light b e gins flashing.

cleaning button for three seco nd s when the

Replacing Ink Cartridges

4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. When you do, the cartridge will rise partly out of the cartridge holder.

The illustration shows color ink rep lacement . To rep lace black ink, lift up only the smaller clamp on the left.

Caution:

5. Lift the cartri dge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or tr y to refill it.

Once you open the ink ca rtridge clamp, the ink cartridge becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled even if ink remains.

Warning:

6. Remove the ink cartri dge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yell ow tape seal from th e cartridge.

Replacing Ink Cartri dges

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

Caution:

❏

7. Place the i nk cartridge gently into the cartridg e holder with the label on the cartridge face up. Do not press down on the cartridge.

You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Leaving the tape on when you install the cartridge will permanently damage it.

❏

Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become clogged and cannot print.

❏

Do not remove the tape seal from t h e bot tom of the cartridge; otherwise, in k will leak.

8. Press the ink cart ridge clamp down until it locks in place.

The illustration shows color ink replac ement. To replace black ink, press down the smaller clamp on the left.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Caution:

Once you install th e c art rid ges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable.

9. Make sure the cleaning button. The printer moves the print head and

begins chargi ng the ink delivery system. T his process ta kes about 1 minute to complete. When the ink cha rging proce ss is finished, the printer returns the pri nt head to its home position and the

Caution:

The performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink.

and A ink out lights are off. Then press the

power light stops flashing.

power light continues to flash while the printer

10. Close the printer cover.

Replacing Ink Cartri dges

Maintenance

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by checking the print head nozzles.

You can check the print h e ad nozzles from your comp ute r with the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software, or from the printer its e lf by using the printer’s c ontrol pane l buttons.

Note:

Do not start the Nozzle Ch eck utility while printing is in progress; otherwise your printout may be marred.

Using the Nozzle Check Utility

For Windows users

1. Access the p r inter softwar e window.

2. Click the

3. Follow the messages on your screen.

For Macintosh users

1. Access the Page Setup dialog box.

2. Click the Utility icon button, then click the button.

3. Follow the messages on your screen.

Utility

tab, then click the

Nozzle Check

button.

Nozzle Check

Maintenance

Using the control panel buttons

1. Hold down the E load/eject button and press the

button to turn on the print e r. Th e n release both buttons.

The printer prints an operation check page in cl uding your printer’s ROM version i nformation, the in k counter code, and a nozzle check pattern. Here is a typical printout:

Good sample

power

Print head needs to be cleaned

The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK).

2. Press the

power button to turn off the printer after it finishes

printing the nozzle check pattern.

Maintenance

If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, for example, if any segment of t he prin ted l ines is m issin g, ther e is a problem with the printer. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. See the next section for detai ls on clea ning the print hea d. For in formati on on alig ning the print head, see “Aligning the Print Head” on page 41.

Cleaning the Print Head

If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly.

You can clean the print head from your computer with the Head Cleaning utility in the printer sof t ware, or from the printer itself by using the printer’s control panel buttons.

Note:

❏

Print he ad cle aning u ses bot h col or and b lack in k. To avoid wasti ng ink, clean the p rint head only if p r int quality declines.

❏

Use the Nozzle Check utility to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.

❏

When the the print head. Replace the appro p riat e ink cartridge first.

❏

Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility w hile printing is in progress; otherwi se your p r int out may be marred.

or A ink out light is flashing or on, you cannot clean

Using the Head Cleaning utility

For Windows users

1. Access the p r inter softwar e window.

2. Click the

Utility

tab, then click the

Head Cleaning

Maintenance

button.

3. Follow the messages on your screen.

For Macintosh users

1. Click the Utility icon but ton in the Print dialog box. Then click

Head Cleaning

the

2. Follow the on-screen messages.

button.

Using the control panel buttons

1. Make sure that the

and

Note:

If the head, and this operation will start the ink cartridge replac ement procedure. If you do not want to replace an ink cartridge at this moment, press the its home position.

2. Hold down the

The printe r starts cleaning the print head a nd the light begins flashing. Print head cleaning takes about one minute t o complete.

3. When the a document to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.

ink out lights are off.

or A ink out light is flashing or on, you cannot clean the

Caution:

Never turn off the printer while the Doing so may damage the printer.

power light stop s fla shi ng, p rint a few l ines fro m

power lig ht i s o n and that both the B

cleaning button to return t h e print head to

cleaning button for three seconds.

power light is flashing.

power

If print quality hasn’t improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, t urn the printer off and leave it alone overnight. Then do the head cleaning again.

Maintenance

If the print quali ty still h as not improved, on e or both of you r ink cartridges may be old or damaged an d ma y nee d t o be re plac e d. To replace an ink cartridge before it is empty, see “Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge” i n the onlin e Reference Gui de. If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.

Note:

To maintain print quality, we recommend turning on the printer for at least one minute every mon th.

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice a mis ali gnment of ve rtic al lines, you may be able to solve this pro blem from your comput er using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software.

Note:

Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in progress; otherwise your printo ut may be marred.

For Windows users

1. Make sure paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Caution:

2. Access the printer software window. If you need instructions, see “Accessing the printer software” in the online Reference Guide.

3. Click the button.

4. Follow the messages on your screen to align the print head.

Use paper at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide; for example, A4 size paper loaded short edge f irst. Oth erwise, t h e print head will spra y in k directly onto the pl aten.

Utility

tab, then click the

Print Head Alignment

Maintenance

For Macintosh users

1. Make sure A4 or wider paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

2. Click the Utility icon but ton in the Print dialog box. Then click

Print Head Alignment

the

3. Follow the messages on your screen to align the print head.

button.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Erro r Indicat ors

You can identify many common printer problems with the lights on your printer’s control panel. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flas hing, use the foll owing table of panel l ight patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.

Lights Problem and Solution

Paper Out

o S

f S n B n A

No paper is loaded in the printer.

Paper Jam

Paper has jam med in the printer.

Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press the eject button to t urn this light off. The printer resumes printing.

Press the The printer ejects the jammed paper and then resumes printing. If the error is not cleared, open the printer cover and remove the jammed paper. Then reload paper in the sh eet feeder, and press the The printer resumes printing.

E load/ejec t bu tton.

E load/eject button .

E load/

f B

o B

Ink Low (black ink cartridge)

The black ink cartridg e is nearly empty.

Ink Out (black ink car trid ge )

The black ink cartridg e is empty.

Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge (S020187).

Replace the black ink cartrid ge with a new one (S020187). See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 32.

Troubleshooting

Ink Low (color ink cartridge)

f A

o A

f P f S o B o A

f P f S f B f A

= on, n = off, f = flashing

The color ink cartridge is nearly empty.

Ink Out (color ink cartridge)

The color ink cartridge is empty.

Carriage Error

The print head c arriage is caught by jammed paper or other foreign material and cannot return to the home position.

Unknown Printer Error

An unknown printer error has occurred.

Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge (S020193).

Replace the color ink cartridge with a new one (S0201 93 ). Se e "Rep la c in g Ink Cartridges" on page 32.

If the paper is not ejected, turn off the prin ter. Open the printer cover and remove any paper from the pa per path by hand.

If the error is not cleared, contact your dealer.

Turn off the pr inter, and contact your dealer.

Troubleshooting

Cancelling Printing

To cancel printing, follow the steps below.

For Windows

When you send a print job to the pri nte r, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen.

Click the

stop button to cancel printing.

For Macintosh

When back gro un d pr int ing is on

1. Press the

2. Select

power bu tton to turn o ff the printe r.

EPSON Monitor3

from the application menu.

Troubleshooting

3. Click the button, then click the stop button t o cancel th e print job.

When backg ro un d prin ting is off

1. Press the

2. Hold down the (period) key to cancel the print job.

power button to turn off the printer.

key on your k e ybo ard and press t he.

Troubleshooting

Where to Get Help

If your printer is not operat ing properly and you cannot sol ve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation, contact customer support servi ces for assist ance.

We will be able to help you much more quickly if y ou give us the following information:

Serial number of your printer

(The serial number label is on the back of the printer.)

Printer m odel

Brand and model of your computer

Printer software vers ion

(Click

Windows version you are using

Software ap plication(s) you nor ma lly use with your printer and their version number(s)

About

in your printer driver.)

For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users

If you purcha sed your printer in the UK or t he Republic of Ir eland, EPSON (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support.

World Wide Web

If you can connect to the Internet and have a Web browser, you can access our Web site a t will find information on the latest EPSON products, software drivers, on-line user guides, and answers to frequently asked questions.

http://www .ep son.co.uk

Troubleshooting

. Here you

Faxon EPSON

Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information.

To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request. Once you have entered your telephone and fax numbers, Faxon EPSON will fax a copy of the document catalogue to your fax machine.

When you have found the documents that you need in the catalogue, call Faxo n EPSON a g ain and enter the document ID numbers. The documen ts will be faxed to you automatically.

Bulletin Bo a rd Se r vi ce fo r late s t drivers and util itie s

You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service on 01442 227479 in the UK or 0044 1442 227479 from the Republic of Ireland. No membership is required. Make sure that your communications software is set to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, ANSI terminal mode emulation, and a modem speed of up to 28.8 Kbps. Downloading protocols supported include Xmodem, Ymodem and Zmodem. See the documentation that came with your communications software a nd modem for more information.

When you first connect to the Bulletin Board Service, you will be asked for your name, company name, phone number and a password (which yo u ca n invent yourself).

Customer and Warranty Support

Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland. They can provide the following services:

❏ Technical information on installing, configuring, and

operating yo ur EPSON p ro ducts

Troubleshooting

❏ Arranging fo r faulty EP SON products to be repaired within

the warranty period

A full list of EP SON Custom er and Warr anty Support ser vi ces is available on the tec hnical s upport sectio n of our world w ide web pages at EPSON Faxback service in document number 5085.

http://www.epson.co.uk/su pport/

and on Faxon

Pre Sales Enquiry Desk

The Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland, by faxin g 01442 227271 in t he UK or 0044 1442 227271 from t he Republic of Ireland, and via Email at the following information:

❏ Pre Sales information and literature on new EPSON products

(also available via our world wide web site at

www.epson.co.uk)

❏ Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables,

accessories, and options

info@epson.co.uk

. They can provide

http://

For Australian Users

EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as the user’s guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information:

EPSON FAXBACK

EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia. The re is also technical information including details of the latest software and drivers available. Phone (02) 9903 9075 and the system will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the informat ion to your fax machine.

Troubleshooting

EPSON Bulle ti n Board System

This is where you can download the latest software and drivers. Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions. If you have a modem, phone (02) 9417 5090.

Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au

Access the EPSON Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf! You can get the same information as offered on the EPSON FAXBACK and the EPSON Bulletin Board plus more.

Your dealer

Don’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The deal er should alw ays be th e first call for advice on problems. They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to take.

EPSON H e lp desk

EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clien t s have access to advice. Ope r ators on the He lp de sk can a id you in diagnosing hard wa re and software pro blems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service age nt is located. Many types of queries are answered here.

The Helpdesk numbers are:

Phone: (02) 9903 9040

Fax: (02) 9903 9189

Troubleshooting

We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This informatio n includes the

for your EPSON product, type of computer, operating

Guide

system, applicat ion programs, and an y other information you feel is required.

For Singapore Users

Contact the telephone and fax numbers below:

Phone: (065) 337-7911

Fax: (065) 334-1185

For Hong Kong Users

To obtain technical suppo rt as well as other afte r-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited.

Internet home page

EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information:

User’s

❏ Product informatio n ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏ Latest versions o f EPSON pri nter drivers

Users c an access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson .com.hk

Troubleshooting

Electronic bulletin board system

An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain p rinter information and the latest versions of printer drivers. You can log on to the following number for the BBS service:

BBS: (852) 2827-4244

Technical Support Hotline

You can also contac t our technical staff at th e following tel ephone and fax numbers:

Phone: (852) 2585-4399

Fax: (852) 2827-4383

For Philippines Users

To obtain te chnical s upport as w e ll as other after sales se rvices, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Off ice at the te lephone an d fax num b e rs below:

Phone: (632) 813-6552

Fax: (632) 813-6545

BBS: (632) 814-0595

Troubleshooting

Options and Consumable Products

Interface cables

You can use any interface cable that meets the following specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements.

❏ Parallel Interface Cable (shielded) C83602✽ from D-SUB 25-

pin (computer) to 36-pin Amphenol 57 Series (printer)

❏ USB Interface Cable (shielded) C83623✽ from Series A 4-pin

(computer) to Series B 4-pin (printer) (This cable not supplied in all locations.)

Note:

The asterisk number, which varies by country.

(✽)

is a substitute for the last digit of t h e p r oduc t

Caution:

Use only the interface cables listed above. Using other cables not covered by EPSON warranties may cause the printer to malfunction.

Ink cartridges

Black ink cartridge S020187 Color ink cartridge S020193

EPSON special media

Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, EPSON offers specific ally designed media for ink je t printers to meet most high-quality printing needs

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041059

S041025

Options and Consumable Products

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041060

S041028

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041061

S041026

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041062

S041029

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) S041067

S041048

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5 ×

8”)

S041121

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8 × 10”) S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106 EPSON In k Jet Note Cards A6

S041147

(with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5 × 8”

S041148

(with envelopes) EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8 × 10”

S041149

(with envelopes) EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) S041072 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6) S041107 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) S041063 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter) S041064 EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140 EPSON Photo Paper (Letter) S041141 EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6”) S041134 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177 EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) S041144 EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6) S041176 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 × 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154

Options and Consumable Products

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (Letter) S041153

S041155

Note:

The availability of speci al m ed ia varies by country.

Options and Consumable Products

EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS

EPSON AMERICA, INC.

20770 Madrona Ave. P.O. Box 2842 Torrance, CA 90509-2842 Phone: (800) 922-8911 Fax: (310) 782-5220

EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787

EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

70 GIBBES STREET, CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW. Phone: 2-9903-9000 Fax: 2-9903-9177

EPSON HONG KONG LTD.

Rooms 4706-10, 47/F, China Resources Bldg., 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Phone: 2585-4300 Fax: 2827-7083

EPSON ITALIA S.p.A.

V.le F.lli Casiraghi 427 20099 Sesto S.Giovanni MI, Italy Phone: 2-262331 Fax: 2-2440750

EPSON UK LTD.

Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TJ, U.K. Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227

EPSON FRANCE S.A.

68 bis, rue Marjolin 92300, Levallois-Perret, France Phone: 33.1.40.87.37.37 Telex: 610657

EPSON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

No. 1 Temasek Avenue #36-00 Millenia Tower, Singapore 039192 Phone: (065) 33 77 911 Fax: (065) 33 41 185

EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY & TRADING LTD.

10F, No. 287 Nanking E. Road, Sec. 3, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Phone: (02) 717-7360 Fax: (02) 712-9164

EPSON IBERICA S.A.

Av. de Roma, 18-26 08290 Cerdanyola del Valles Barcelona, Spain Phone: 582. 15.00 Fax: 582. 15.55

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION (Hirooka Office)

80 Harashinden, Hirooka Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken 399-0785 Japan

EPSON PORTUGAL, S.A.

R. do Progresso, 471, 1º Perafita 4460 Matosinhos, Portugal Phone: (02) 996 14 02 Fax: (02) 996 14 11

1998 February

Epson Stylus Photo 750 Setup

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Instructions

Setting Up Your Printer

Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions

Attaching the Paper Support

Plugging in the Printer

Installing the Ink Cartridges

Connecting the Printer to Your PC

Installing the Printer Software in Your PC

Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh

Selecting Your Printer in the Chooser

Loading Paper

Printing Your First Page for Windows

Printing Your First Page for Macintosh

Loading Special Paper

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Maintenance

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

Cleaning the Print Head

Troubleshooting

Erro r Indicat ors

Cancelling Printing

Where to Get Help

Options and Consumable Products