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Set Up the Printer

Unpack Everything
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our EPSON Stylus Photo 780 printer comes with the items shown here. Make sure you've also got a USB
or parallel cable (not included) to connect your printer. See the Windows
Requirements" in the Printer Basics book.
ink cartridges
Printer Basics
Remove all the tape and packing material from the inside and
outside of your printer. Be sure to check inside and all around
the printer for tape and packing materials.
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on't place the printer in areas:
• with high temperature or humidity
• in direct sunlight or dusty conditions
• with poor ventilation
• near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference,
such as a cordless telephone base unit
Follow all the "Important Safety Instructions" listed in the Printer Basics book.
Put On the Paper Support
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ocate the paper support slots on the back of the
printer above the ports. Position the paper support as
shown here, then slide it into the slots. (Don't place it
in the paper feeder.)
Connect the Printer
Connecting to a USB Port
(Recommended connection for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Macintosh)
1
Make sure the printer and computer are turned off.
2 Connect the square end of the USB cable to your printer's
USB connector and the flat end of the cable to your
computer's USB connector or a first tier USB hub.
If you're using a USB hub, connect the printer's cable to the
first tier hub or you may experience communication errors.
If the printer doesn't work with the hub, connect it directly
to a USB port.
Connecting to a PC Parallel Port
1
Make sure the printer and computer are turned off.
Connect the larger end of the parallel cable to your printer's
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parallel port. Then secure it with the wire clips.
Connect the other end of the cable to your computer's
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parallel port and secure it as necessary.
If your computer has multiple parallel ports, connect your printer to the built-in one (LPT1).
To use a different port, see your Windows help. Configure your computer to match your printer's
maximum speed by enabling ECP/DMA mode, if possible. See your computer documentation.

Turn On the Printer

1
Plug the printer's power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
Don't use an outlet that can be turned off by a
wall switch or timer, or one on the same circuit
as a large appliance. This could damage the
printer's power supply.
2
Press the power button to turn on the printer.
The power light flashes and the
The ink cartridge holders move into loading position.
Always use the power button to turn the printer on or off.
Never use an external switch, such as a power strip switch.
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or Macintosh
paper support
CD-ROM
Peel off tape and
remove plastic
insert
paper support slots
error light comes on.

Install the Ink Cartridges

1
Lower the printer's output tray and open the cover.
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Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps.
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• Use the cartridges packed with your printer the first time you install
ink cartridges or your printer won't charge properly.
• Install both ink cartridges, and leave them installed for all types of
printing, or the printer won't work.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal
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on top. Don't pull off the blue part.
black ink
cartridge
• Remove the yellow tape seal from the ink cartridges or you'll
permanently damage them. Don't remove the clear seals from the
bottom or ink will leak out.
• Don't touch the green chips on the cartridges. This prevents normal
operation and printing.
4 Tilt each cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its holder. Locate the tabs
at the back of the cartridge. Rest the tabs on top of the hooks on the ink
cartridge clamp. Make sure the tabs are positioned above the hooks.
ink cartridge clamp
Don't place the cartridges under the holder clamp hooks; you may damage
the clamp when you close it.
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Close the ink cartridge clamps.
Press the
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delivery system, then close the printer cover.
Charging takes about two minutes. The
makes various sounds until it's finished. Don't turn off the printer or interrupt
charging or it will start over, using more ink than necessary. Charging is finished
when the
Never turn off the printer when the
the printer hasn't moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
INK JET PRINTER
STYLUS
color ink
cartridge
Don't touch the
green chips
tabs
hooks
ink cartridge replacement button to begin charging the ink
power light flashes and the printer
power light stops flashing and stays on.
power light is flashing, unless
Turn over
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CPD-11724