SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
Windows or Macintosh Here are some of the printer’s outstanding features: EPSON’s exclusive 6-color ink technology lets you print with resolutions up to 2880 × 720 dpi. The built-in PC card slot works with most digital camera media, ™...
PRINT Image Matching Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX is the first printer to support PRINT Image Matching. printer work together automatically to produce the best prints possible. Digital camera manufacturers that support PRINT Image Matching include EPSON, Casio, Konica, Kyocera, Minolta, Olympus, Ricoh, Sony, and Toshiba.
Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print from your computer without it. The EPSON PhotoStarter and CardMonitor utilities help your system handle photos on a memory card. If you want, you can have your photos copied to your computer automatically—and even open...
About Your Documentation To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For tips on printing without a computer, see the Quick Reference card. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on:...
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 on-screen Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there.
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. You see this screen: ) or copy the guide to your hard drive ( ) and view it from there. Start Programs EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 785EPX View Reference Guide View Reference Install Reference , and click EPSON folder...
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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 topic to go to it. Click the down arrow Closed list, click to expand...
Printing Without a Computer Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX lets you print your photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital camera’s memory card in the printer (with the appropriate adapter), choose settings from the control panel, and press the...
Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX is designed to print digital camera files that meet these requirements: JPEG files captured with a digital camera. The files must meet the DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) Version 1.0 standard.
Make sure the card is straight and goes in as far as it can. If your computer is connected to your printer and turned on, you will see a message on your screen the first time you insert a memory card.
Press the button to eject the card. Then pull the card out of the slot. On a Macintosh, you need to drag the memory card icon to the trash before you turn off the printer or disconnect the cable. If you’re using Windows 2000, you need to stop the card before you turn off the printer or disconnect the cable.
With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.
Always load paper short edge first, even when you’re printing landscape-oriented pictures. Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper or Matte Paper - Heavyweight. Load EPSON Premium Glossy and Semigloss Photo Paper one sheet at a time.
Using the Control Panel You can use the control panel to print everything from a quick snapshot to an 8 × 10 enlargement. You can print a variety of layouts and even enhance your photos—all without turning on your computer. You use the arrow buttons to select most settings for printing.
Print on plain paper. Recommended for index or test prints. Print on EPSON Premium Glossy or Semigloss Photo Paper. Use for enlargements, special layouts, or snapshots on roll paper. Print on EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight. Use for non-glossy 8 ×...
Page Layout Print borderless photos—either on roll paper or one on each sheet of the selected paper. Photos will be slightly cropped around the edges and printing will be a bit slower (especially near the edges). Print photos with standard margins—one on each sheet of the selected paper.
2. Press the Select Photo The settings are saved as defaults, even if you turn off the printer. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each print mode. To change back to the factory defaults, first select the print mode you want to change, then press the buttons at the same time.
Printing Your Photos Whenever you print, you need to insert your memory card and load paper, as described on pages 10 and 14. Make sure your printer is set up, plugged in, and turned on, as described on the Start Here sheet.
If you want to print a series of snapshots on roll paper, see page 25. 1. Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Borderless Photo Paper 4" × 6" in the printer, short edge first as shown. Slide the left edge guide against the paper 2.
If you’re using EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight or EPSON Photo Paper, you can load up to 20 sheets at a time. If you’re using EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, you can load as many sheets as necessary, up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.
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If you’re using EPSON Photo Paper, press the it until flashes on the Select Photo menu. If you’re using EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, press the button and hold it until Photo menu. 4. In the Paper Size menu, select either 5.
Printing Multiple Photos on a Sheet You can print 2, 3, 4, or 20 photos on one sheet of paper. The printer automatically sizes your photos to fit the layout you choose on any size paper—from letter-size to 4 × 6. See page 24 for a list of photo sizes on various paper sizes.
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When you print multi-photo layouts, your photos are sized to fit standard frames and wallet inserts, as shown in the following tables: Page Size of each Paper size layout photo (inches) Letter 0.91 4-inch wide roll Paper size 0.67 Page Size of each layout photo (inches)
19). Then follow the instructions below to load roll paper and print. Loading Roll Paper 1. Make sure the roll paper adapter is attached to the printer as described on the Start Here sheet. 2. Insert both roll paper holders into the roll.
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5. Insert the tabs on the roll paper holders into the slots at the back of the printer as shown. 6. Feed the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go, then slide the left edge guide against the paper.
6. Press the large green Print 7. When the printer stops, press and release the z roll paper button. The paper feeds forward, and you see a line showing where to cut it. 8. Cut the paper on the line and remove your pictures.
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Press the z roll paper button to clear the error code. Remove the roll paper holder from the printer. Then remove the paper roll from the holder and store it in the original package. Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight.
Enhancing Photos and Using Filters The EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX lets you enhance your photos even without a computer. Several different types of enhancement are available: If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching, you can use the PhotoEnhance setting to automatically match your captured images.
3. Press the Brightness level -2 (filter 7) 4. Press the 5. Press the large green Using Filters Brightness level -1 (filter 6) You can use filters to apply enhancements or special effects to individual photos. Nine filter effects are available, as listed below. (Four of the filters have the same effect as the brightness settings.) Filters work in all print modes except Index, on all types of paper.
First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Make sure you have a package of EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (S041144). 1. Follow the instructions in the package to load a sheet of stickers with the two support sheets beneath it.
5. Go back up to the Page Layout menu. Press and hold the 6. Press the large green Adding Fun Frames to Your Stickers You can print photo stickers with any of these 5 frames. Follow steps 1 through 5 above to set up your stickers. Then follow these steps to add frames: 1.
Printing With Windows When you print from your computer, your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX works like any other printer. You can edit and enhance your photos, create photo greeting cards or calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet.
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. Load paper only...
Loading Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, top edge first and printable side up. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against them. Set the thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the position when you’re done printing envelopes.)
2. Make sure 3. Click the Options . You see a Print window (your Print Select your printer here EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX button. (If you see a Properties button, click it. Then click Properties Click here to open your printer software is selected.
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You see your printer Properties window. The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you’re using. If necessary, click the display the settings shown below: 4. Make the following settings on the Properties window: Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll...
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For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Or right-click any item on the screen and then click What’s This?. 5. Click the tab at the top of the window if you need to change Paper the paper size, number of copies, page orientation, or printable area.
(described on page 3). Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often Your printer settings apply only to the program you’re currently using. If you usually print one type of document in different programs—for example, color photos on letter-size paper—you can change the default printer settings for all your programs.
Customizing Your Print Settings You can use custom settings for faster draft printing, color matching, or printing at higher resolutions. 1. On the Properties window, click Settings 2. Select one of these settings: Economy Saves ink. possible with ICM-compatible monitors or scanners. sRGB sRGB devices, or for images designed for the Web.
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3. To access advanced settings, click button. You see the Advanced window. Advanced Select higher quality (higher resolution) Click to save settings 4. For higher quality printing (higher resolution), select Photo -1440dpi Photo - 2880dpi After you customize your print settings, you can save them as a group so you can reuse them whenever you print a similar project.
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.
Roll paper: S041464 S041465 S041302 — — S041467 Roll paper: — — S041332 — — — If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may cause a paper jam.
Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper or Matte Paper - Heavyweight. Load EPSON Premium Glossy, Semigloss, and Luster Photo Paper one sheet at a time. The following sections tell you how to print using Film Factory. You follow similar steps to print with other programs.
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You see the New Roll window: Enter a name Click the Add button 3. Enter a name for the roll. 4. Click Use Existing Image Folder 5. Click the button. Locate the dated folder in the Photos Browse folder on your Windows desktop (or the folder where your photos are stored).
Height/Width Ratio Trim to Fit Print Size 6-inch area. This is because your 6-inch print. Film Factory will trim images to fit. button. You see your printer Properties window. Properties button. You Print Assignment Select Trim to...
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5. Select either Matte Paper - Heavyweight Premium Glossy Photo Paper depending on what paper you’re using. See page 42 for details about selecting the correct Media Type. 6. Select if you want to increase the contrast, saturation, PhotoEnhance and color balance of your photo(s). Select Digital Camera Correction problems in digital camera photos.
Printing Your Photos After you select your media type and other print settings, you need to select the paper size and number of prints. 1. Click the 2. Click the click 3. Select your paper size. 4. Click 5. Click the tab.
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You see additional printing options: Click the Print icon 6. Select the number of copies you want for each picture. 7. Click the icon. Your pictures are printed. Print Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight.
Printing on a Macintosh When you print from your Macintosh, your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX works like any other printer. You can edit and enhance your photos, create photo greeting cards or calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed, as described on the Start Here sheet.
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. Load paper only...
Loading Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, top edge first and printable side up. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against them. Set the thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the position when you’re done printing envelopes.)
1. From the File menu, select 2. Make sure is selected. SP 785EPX If not, you need to select your printer in the Chooser. 3. Select the correct Paper Size, Orientation, and other settings. Then click 4. From the File menu, select...
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6. Click to start printing. If you turned on background printing, Print you see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown: Click to cancel printing For more information on printing—for example, printing posters or adding a watermark—see your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 3).
If you want to print with the highest resolution possible, select 1440dpi or 2880dpi. Printing is slower at higher resolutions. For more information about using and saving advanced settings, click the button or see your on-screen Reference Guide (as described on page 3). Customizing Your Print Settings You can use custom settings for faster draft printing, color matching, or printing at higher resolutions.
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.
If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may cause a paper jam. Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page.
Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper or Matte Paper - Heavyweight. Load EPSON Premium Glossy, Semigloss, and Luster Photo Paper one sheet at a time. The following sections tell you how to print using Film Factory. You follow similar steps to print with other programs.
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If you need assistance with Film Factory, click the Help button or open the Help menu. You see the New Roll window: Enter a name Click the Add button 3. Enter a name for the roll. 4. Click Use Existing Image Folder 5.
Setting Up Your Print Job 1. When you’re ready to print, click the see various printing options: Print Assignment button Print button 2. Select setting, depending on the paper you’re using. 3. Select Trim to Fit Print Size pull-down menu. Similar to traditional photo finishing, Film Factory may not print your entire image within the paper area.
6. Click the click 7. Click Continue with the steps in the next section to print. Printing Your Photos After you select your paper size, you need to select your media type and other settings. 1. Click the 2. Select the number of copies you want for each picture. 3.
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4. Select either Matte Paper - Heavyweight Premium Glossy Photo Paper depending on what paper you’re using. 5. Select if you want to increase the contrast, saturation, PhotoEnhance and color balance of your photo(s). Select Digital Camera Correction problems in digital camera photos. For more fine-tuning, select from a list of specialized settings for photographs, such as People...
Maintaining Your Printer This chapter 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 on page 66 Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 68...
Running the Head Cleaning Utility Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red error light is off. (If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge;...
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 82. 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.
T008201 (U.S.) T008311 (Canada) Look for ink cartridge packages labelled T007 (black) or T008 (color). When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
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. Processing light flashes.
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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.
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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.
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.
6. 7. When you’re finished, click 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.
Follow these steps: 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.
This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see Diagnosing Printer Problems on page 77 to help determine what the cause of the problem may be. Refer to the pictures on page 76 if you need help identifying parts of the printer.
Printer Parts paper support printer cover roll paper adapter output tray left edge guide paper thickness lever ink cartridges card eject button memory card slot output tray extensions preview monitor slot USB port processing light error light ink cartridge replacement button...
Make sure there is sufficient space around the vents on the back of the printer. Then turn the printer on again. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 91 for contact information.
Try the suggestions in “Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software” beginning on page 79. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 91. maintenance button, then press and release the light starts to flash, then release it.
5 minutes, turn off the printer. Processing If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 91. Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no packing material remains in the printer.
Make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on pages 93 and 94. Run a printer check as described on page 78. If the check page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly.
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In the Advanced window, turn Speed Disconnect USB devices that you’re not using. Your memory card does not work correctly with your printer or computer. Make sure the card’s capacity is 512MB or less and it only contains photos taken with a DCF-compliant digital camera.
Solving Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 66 for instructions. Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see page 42 for guidelines. Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually whiter or shinier.
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EPSON inks. Non-EPSON paper may not be compatible and may produce ink bleeding or pooling. Always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may not provide the quality you expect and may damage your printer.
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The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 66 for instructions. Always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may clog the nozzles or damage the printer. The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 68.
Solving Problems with Paper Feeding Too many copies are printing. Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not 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.
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If extra paper feeds after a print job or after you turn on the printer, press the (You may need to repeat this step to rewind the paper completely.)
Turn off in the Advanced window or the mirror setting in Flip Horizontal your program. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.) The printer prints blank pages. Make sure your printer is selected, or is the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser.
Utilities for Windows 2000 If you’re using Windows 2000, you need to follow a special installation procedure. First, make sure your printer is set up as described on the Start Here sheet. Then follow these steps to install the printer driver and utilities.
Installing the Storage Device Driver After you install the printer driver and utilities, Windows recognizes the card slot in the printer. Follow these steps to install the Storage Device driver: 1. When you see the Found New Hardware Wizard, click the Install Hardware Device Drivers window.
Uninstalling Printer Software for Windows You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities. For example, this might be necessary when you upgrade your Windows operating system. You don’t need to uninstall Film Factory, PhotoImpression, or your on-screen Reference Guide.
See the information on page 92 if you need help with PhotoImpression. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below: Service...
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You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. If you need help with ArcSoft PhotoImpression, use this information: Web site: www.arcsoft.com/techmain.htm...
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: A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium processor, 150 MHz (200 MHz or faster recommended)
USB port ® OS 8.5.1 through 9.x. Check EPSON’s web site for information about support for Mac OS X. (http://support.epson.com) If you’re running OS 8.5.1 on your iMac, Apple recommends that you install iMac Update 1.1. Download the update for your system from Apple at http://asu.info.apple.com.
Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation. Do not place the printer near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions.
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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 display or optional preview monitor are damaged;...
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. You may damage the printer.
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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 a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one.
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Windows, 42 to 44 without computer, 13 to 14, 21 to 22 Grainy prints, 84 Head Cleaning utility, 66 to 67 Help, EPSON, 91 to 92 High Speed setting, 81 to 82 High-quality (high resolution) images Macintosh, 56 Windows, 41...
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Page Layout setting, 17 Page Setup, 54 Panoramic photos, 32 Paper EPSON, 13 to 14, 42 to 44, 57 to 59 feeding problems, 85 to 86 loading, 14, 34 to 35, 52 to 53 orientation, 38, 54 size, 16, 38, 54...
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87 to 88 paper feeding, 85 to 86 PhotoStarter, 81 preview monitor, 81 print quality, 82 to 84 printer, 80 to 81 Progress Meter, 39 Quality setting, 17 Quality/Speed setting, 37, 55 Reference Guide, 4, 5 to 7 Reinstalling software, 90...