Epson ET-7700 User manual

ET-7700 User's Guide

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Contents
ET-7700 User's Guide................................................................................................................................ 13
Your Ink Tank System ............................................................................................................................... 14
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 15
Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 16
Using the LCD Screen................................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... 17
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 18
Turning On Quiet Mode ................................................................................................................. 18
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 18
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 19
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 20
Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 23
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 24
The Power Off and Sleep Timers ....................................................................................................... 24
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control Panel...................................................... 25
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel ............................................................ 25
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 26
Setting Up Epson Connect Services.............................................................................................. 27
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 28
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 28
Using the Epson Creative Print Mobile App................................................................................... 29
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 29
Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 30
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 31
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 31
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 32
Using the Mopria Print Service .......................................................................................................... 33
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................................................................................ 34
Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... 34

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Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... 35
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ................................................................... 36
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 37
Network Security Recommendations ................................................................................................. 37
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 38
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel ........................................................ 39
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 41
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode........................................................................................................... 41
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct Mode Password .............................................................................. 43
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 44
Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 45
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 45
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 46
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 47
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 47
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 47
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 48
Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 48
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) .................................................................................. 50
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) .................................................................................. 55
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 60
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ........................................................... 64
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel............................................................................... 66
Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert..................................................................................................... 66
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 67
Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 69
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 71
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software ............................................................................... 72
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 73
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 73

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Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 76
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 76
Paper Type Settings - Copying...................................................................................................... 77
Paper Size Settings - Copying....................................................................................................... 78
Copying Options............................................................................................................................ 78
Copying and Restoring Photos........................................................................................................... 81
Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 83
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 83
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 83
Paper Source Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 86
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 86
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 87
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 87
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 90
Print Density Adjustments - Windows ....................................................................................... 91
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 92
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 94
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 95
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 96
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 97
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ 98
Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... 99
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows............................................................................... 100
Checking Print Status - Windows............................................................................................ 102
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................. 102
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ....................................................... 103
Changing Automatic Update Options .......................................................................................... 105
Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S..................................................................... 106
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S...................................................................................... 106
Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................. 110
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ............................................................................................ 111
Paper Source Options - Mac................................................................................................... 115
Print Quality Settings - Mac..................................................................................................... 115

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Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................. 116
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac .......................................................................................... 116
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac........................................................................................... 117
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac........................................................................... 118
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac........................................................... 119
Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................. 120
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac ................................................................................ 121
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac .......................................................................................... 122
Printing Preferences - Mac...................................................................................................... 123
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ...................................................................................... 124
Checking Print Status - Mac.................................................................................................... 124
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 125
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 126
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 126
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 126
Scan to Memory Card Options................................................................................................ 128
Changing Default Scan Job Settings ...................................................................................... 129
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................. 129
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 132
Scanning from Smart Devices ..................................................................................................... 134
Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ............................................................................................................... 134
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ....................................................................... 137
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab............................................................... 137
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF..................................................................... 138
Using Memory Cards with Your Product ............................................................................................... 141
Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 141
Memory Card Types .................................................................................................................... 142
Memory Card File Specifications ................................................................................................. 142
Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 143
Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 143
Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 144
Viewing and Printing Photos From the LCD Screen................................................................ 144
Print Setting Options - Memory Card ...................................................................................... 146

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Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card.............................................................................. 147
Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card............................................................................... 149
Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................. 151
Printing Photo Greeting Cards..................................................................................................... 152
Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template .................................................................... 152
Printing a Greeting Card from a Template............................................................................... 153
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 154
Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers from Your Computer ............................................... 154
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 155
Using an External Device with Your Product ........................................................................................ 157
Printing from a Camera .................................................................................................................... 157
Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings ........................................................................... 157
Print Settings - Camera........................................................................................................... 160
Photo Adjustments - Camera.................................................................................................. 162
Connecting and Printing from a Camera...................................................................................... 163
Printing from a Camera Wirelessly .............................................................................................. 164
Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device ....................................................... 165
USB Device File Specifications ................................................................................................... 165
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device ..................................................... 165
Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... 167
Printing Coloring Book Pages .......................................................................................................... 167
Printing Personalized Note Paper .................................................................................................... 168
Printing Lined Paper, Graph Paper, and Music Sheets .................................................................... 170
Printing Calendar Pages .................................................................................................................. 171
Printing on CDs/DVDs............................................................................................................................. 173
CD/DVD Printing Features ............................................................................................................... 173
Loading a CD/DVD........................................................................................................................... 173
Removing a Printed CD/DVD ........................................................................................................... 176
Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass......................................................................................... 177
Copying onto a CD/DVD .................................................................................................................. 177
Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD ..................................................................... 178
Printing a Jewel Case Insert from a Memory Card ........................................................................... 180
Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer .......................................................................................... 182

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Starting Epson Print CD - Windows ............................................................................................. 182
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows ................................................................................... 183
Starting Epson Print CD - Mac .................................................................................................... 184
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac ........................................................................................... 185
Refilling Ink .............................................................................................................................................. 187
Ink Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 187
Check Ink Levels .............................................................................................................................. 188
Checking Ink Levels on Your Product.......................................................................................... 189
Checking Ink Levels with Windows.............................................................................................. 189
Checking Ink Levels - Mac........................................................................................................... 191
Disabling Special Offers with Windows ....................................................................................... 193
Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box...................................................................................... 194
Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers ........................................................................... 194
Refilling the Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................... 194
Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 200
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 203
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 203
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 203
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 204
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 206
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 208
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 209
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 211
Power Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 213
Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel................................................................... 213
Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility ............................................................................... 214
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 216
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 216
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 218
Cleaning the Printer Head Path........................................................................................................ 219
Checking the Number of Sheets....................................................................................................... 221
Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows ...................................................................................... 221
Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac.............................................................................................. 222

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Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 224
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 224
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 224
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 229
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 229
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 230
Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels..................................................................... 232
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 232
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 234
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 235
Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. 235
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 235
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 236
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 236
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 236
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 237
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... 238
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 239
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 240
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 241
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 241
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 241
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 242
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 242
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 243
Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette................................................................................ 245
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover ...................................................................................... 247
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 249
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 250
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 250
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 251
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 251
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 253

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Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 253
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 254
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 254
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 254
Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 255
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 255
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 256
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 256
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 257
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 257
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 258
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 260
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 261
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 262
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 263
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 263
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... 263
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 264
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 265
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 265
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 265
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 265
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 266
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 266
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 266
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 267
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 267
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 267
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 268
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 268
Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 268
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot ......................................................................................... 268
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card or Device ...................................................... 269