Epson Stylus CX7700 User guide

Epson Stylus CX7700
Basics Guide
Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning
Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7700
Solving Problems
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Contents 3
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Copying a Photo or Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Placing the Original on the Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making Prints From Slides or Negatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printing From a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Compatible Cards and Image Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Inserting the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Printing Selected Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Auto Correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Printing From a Digital Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Printing From Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Printing With Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Scanning a Photo, Document, Film, or Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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4Contents
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LCD Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Introduction 5
Introduction
After you have set up your Epson Stylus®CX7700 as described on the Start Here
sheet, turn here to:
■Load paper
■Make a quick copy of a document or photo
■Restore color from faded photos, slides, and negatives
■Print photos stored on a memory card
■Print photos directly from your camera
■Print a basic document or photo from your computer
■Scan documents, photos, film, or slides
■Perform routine maintenance
■Solve simple problems
This book tells you how to do most of these things without ever turning on your
computer! Of course your Epson Stylus CX7700 can do lots more when you
connect it to your Windows®or Macintosh®computer. For additional
instructions, see the on-screen User’s Guide by selecting the icon for it on your
desktop.
Please follow these guidelines as you read your Epson Stylus CX7700 instructions:
Warnings: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes: Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus CX7700.
Tips: Tips contain hints for better copying, scanning, and printing.
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6Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Follow the steps here to load paper in your Epson Stylus
CX7700.
1. Open the paper support and output tray, then
slide out the extensions.
2. Flip the feeder guard forward. Then slide the left
edge guide to the left.
3. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge guide. Always load it
short edge first, even for landscape printing.
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper or up to 20 sheets of photo
paper. (See the User’s Guide for capacity guidelines on other paper types.)
4 × 6-inch or
5 × 7-inch
Letter-size or
8 × 10-inch
The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side.
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Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure
to select the correct paper for your job. If you are just making a copy or printing a
rough draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you’ll
want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your printer. For
example, your photos will look great printed on Epson®Premium Glossy Photo
Paper. See page 34 for more information.
4. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper (but not too tightly).
5. Flip the feeder guard back.
6. Make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to the mLposition.
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8Copying a Photo or Document
Copying a Photo or Document
Follow the information in these sections:
■“Placing the Original on the Glass” on page 8
■“Copying” on page 9
■“Making Prints From Slides or Negatives” on page 12
■“Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives” on page 17
Placing the Original on the Glass
1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in
the upper left corner. Move your original about 5 mm (0.2 inch) away from
the top and left edges so all of it will be copied.
Move the original about 5 mm (0.2 inch) away from
the top and left edges to avoid cropping
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2. Close the document cover gently so that your original does not move.
Caution: Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and do not place
heavy objects on top of the Epson Stylus CX7700.
If you need to copy or scan a thick or large document, you can lift up the
document cover before closing it to give you more room when scanning.
If you need to press the document flat while you copy or scan it, do not press too
hard and be careful not to move it.
Caution: Do not use excessive force on the document cover, and do not twist it. You
may damage the document cover.
Copying
You can make copies using either letter-size (8.5 × 11-inch; 216 × 279 mm)
plain paper, or letter-size, 4 × 6-inch (101,2 × 152,4 mm) or 5 × 7-inch
(127 × 179 mm) photo paper.
Copying a Document
1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7700 is turned on.
2. Place the document on the glass as described on
page 8. Be sure to close the document cover.
3. Load up to 100 sheets of letter-size plain paper, as
described on page 6.
4. Press the Copy mode button. The 100% light turns on.
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10 Copying a Photo or Document
5. If you want your copies automatically reduced or enlarged to fit the loaded
paper size, press the Copy mode button to select Fit to Page.
6. Press the uor dCopies button to set the number of copies.
7. Press the lor rPhoto/Options button to select Color or B&W copy.
8. Press the paper type button to select Plain Paper. The light indicates which
type is selected.
9. Press the paper size button to select Letter.
10. Press the xStart button.
The POn light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7700 starts printing.
To cancel copying, press the yStop/Clear Settings button. Do not pull out
paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically to the output tray.
Note: The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.
Copying a Photo
1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7700 is turned on.
2. Place the photo on the glass as described on page 8.
Be sure to close the document cover.
3. Load up to 20 sheets of letter-size, 4 × 6-inch (101,2 × 152,4 mm), or
5 × 7-inch (127 × 179 mm) photo paper, as described on page 6.
4. Press the Film/Photo mode button.
5. Press the lor rPhoto/Options button to select Copy Photograph.
When Restoration ON is also selected, the photo is copied with color
restoration on. For more information, see page 17.
6. Press the xStart button.
The POn light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7700 scans the photograph
and displays it on the LCD screen.
7. Press the uor dCopies button to select the number of copies.
8. Press the paper type button to select Photo Paper.
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9. Press the paper size button to select Letter, 4”x
6” (101,2 × 152,4 mm), or
5”x 7” (127 × 179 mm).
10. Press the xStart button.
The POn light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7700 starts printing.
To cancel copying, press the yStop/Clear Settings button. Do not pull out
paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically to the output tray.
Note: The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.
Speeding Up Copying
If you want to make a copy quickly and do not need high quality, you can print a
“draft” copy. The print quality is reduced, but the copy is printed faster.
1. Load plain, letter-size paper.
2. Press the Copy mode button. The 100% light turns on.
3. Press the paper type button to select Plain Paper.
4. Press the paper type button to select Letter.
5. Press the Setup/Utilities button to enter setup mode.
6. Press the lor r Photo/Options button to select Copy Quality. Then press
the xStart button.
7. Press the uor dCopies button to select Draft. Then press the xStart
button to confirm your selection.
8. Press the Copy mode button.
9. Press the uor dCopies button to set the number of copies.
10. Press the lor rPhoto/Options button to select Color or B&W copy.
11. Press the xStart button.
The POn light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7700 starts printing.
To cancel copying, press the yStop/Clear Settings button. Do not pull out
paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically to the output tray.
Note: The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.
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12 Copying a Photo or Document
Making Prints From Slides or Negatives
You can use the film holder that came with your Epson Stylus CX7700 to scan
35mm slides, or strips of negative and positive film. To get professional results that
look and feel like traditional photos, try one of the special Epson papers listed on
page 34.
Before you scan and print see:
■“Placing 35mm Slides in the Holder” (see below)
■“Placing 35mm Film Strips in the Holder” on page 13
Placing 35mm Slides in the Holder
1. Open the document cover and remove the document mat. Pull up on the
fastener at the top of the document mat. Then pull out the mat.
2. Place the film holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the left edge of the glass.
Make sure the cutouts for 35mm slides are toward the back of the glass to
align them with the fluorescent lamp when you close the document cover.
Fluorescent lamp
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3. Place your slides in the film holder in the orientation shown below with the
shiny side up.
Note: Make sure there is no gap between the holder and the document table;
otherwise the prints may not be clear.
Continue with the steps on page 15 to scan and print your photos.
Placing 35mm Film Strips in the Holder
1. Open the document cover and remove the document mat. Pull up on the
fastener at the top of the document mat. Then pull out the mat.
2. Open the film strip cover.
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3. Slide the strip of film into the holder in the orientation show below with the
shiny side up. (The images should not appear reversed.) Make sure the film
slides under the tabs.
4. Close the film strip cover. Gently press until it clicks into place.
5. Place the holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the left edge of the glass.
Make sure the film strip is towards the back of the glass to align it with the
fluorescent lamp when you close the document cover.
Continue with the steps on page 15 to scan and print your photos.
Fluorescent lamp
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Making Prints From Slides or Negatives 15
Scanning and Printing Your Photos
1. Close the document cover.
2. Load up to 20 sheets of letter-size, 4 × 6-inch (101,2 × 152,4 mm), or
5 × 7-inch (127 × 179 mm) photo paper.
3. Press the Film/Photo mode button.
4. Use the lor rPhoto/Options button to select one of the following types of
film:
■Negative Film: for color negatives
■Positive Film: for positive color film
■Slides: for slides
■B&W Negative Film:for black and white negatives
Tip: If your film is faded you can bring your photo back to life with color restoration.
For more information, see page 17.
5. Press the xStart button. The film is scanned and a preview of the first photo
appears on the LCD screen.
6. Press the l or rPhoto/Options button to view the photos. Press the uor d
Copies button to select the number of copies to print of each photo.
7. If necessary, press the paper type button to select Photo Paper and the paper
size button to select 4”x
6” (101,2 × 152,4 mm) or 5”x 7” (127 × 179 mm).
8. Press the xStart button again. Your photos are printed.
See page 16 to store the film holder.
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16 Copying a Photo or Document
Storing the Film Holder
1. Open the document cover and remove the document mat. Pull up on the
fastener at the top of the document mat. Then pull out the document mat.
2. With the film strip side on top and the pads facing the document cover, place
the film holder inside the lower hooks on the document cover. Then push in
the film holder.
3. Set the clips at the bottom of the document mat into the slots on the
document cover. Then push on the fastener at the top of the document mat.
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Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides, and Negatives 17
Restoring Color in Faded Photos, Slides,
and Negatives
If you have color-faded photos, negatives, or slides, you can bring them back
to life using the Color Restoration feature.
1. Load up to 20 sheets of letter-size, 4 × 6-inch (101,2 × 152,4 mm), or
5 × 7-inch (127 × 179 mm) photo paper.
2. Press the Film/Photo mode button.
3. Press the lor rPhoto/Options button to select the type of photo you
want to restore:
■Copy Photograph Restoration ON (for photos)
■Negative Film Restoration ON (for color negatives)
■Positive Film Restoration ON (for positive color film)
■Slides Restoration ON (for slides)
■B&W Negative Film Restoration ON (for black and white negatives)
4. Press the xStart button. The photo or film is scanned and a preview of the
photo appears on the LCD screen.
5. Press the l or rPhoto/Options button to view the photos. Press the uor d
Copies button to select the number of copies to print.
6. If necessary, press the paper type button to select Photo Paper and the paper
size button to select 4”x 6” (101,2 × 152,4 mm), or 5”x 7” (127 × 179 mm).
7. Press the xStart button again. Your photos are printed.
To cancel copying, press the yStop/Clear Settings button. Do not pull out
paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically to the output tray.
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18 Printing From a Memory Card
Printing From a Memory Card
The Epson Stylus CX7700 lets you print color photos directly from your digital
camera’s memory card; just insert it into a memory card slot on the Epson Stylus
CX7700 and you’re ready to print.
If your digital camera supports DPOF™(Digital Print Order Format), you can
pre-select the photos you want to print while the card is still in the camera. Then,
when you insert the card in the Epson Stylus CX7700, it knows which photos to
print and how many copies of each.
See these sections:
■“Compatible Cards and Image Formats” on page 19
■“Inserting the Card” on page 20
■“Printing Selected Photos” on page 21
■“Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos” on page 22
■“Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos” on page 24
■“Using Auto Correct” on page 25
For instructions on copying memory card files between your Epson Stylus
CX7700 and a computer or other device, see the User’s Guide.
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Compatible Cards and Image Formats 19
Compatible Cards and Image Formats
You can use the following types of cards with your Epson Stylus CX7700:
The Epson Stylus CX7700 supports image files that meet the following
requirements:
* DCF is the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard.
Media format DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant*
File format JPEG, DOS FAT (FAT 12 or 16, one partition) taken with a DCF
version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant digital camera
Supports Exif version 2.21
Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels
Number of files Up to 999
Top slot
* Adapter required
Slot Type of card
Top slot SmartMedia™
xD-Picture Card™
xD-Picture Card Type M
Middle slot MagicGate™Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*
Memory Stick™
Memory Stick Duo™*
Memory Stick PRO™
Memory Stick Pro Duo™*
MultiMediaCard
SD™Card
miniSD™Card*
Bottom slot CompactFlash®
Microdrive™
Middle slot
Bottom slot
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20 Printing From a Memory Card
Inserting the Card
1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7700 is turned on.
Note: When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the Epson Stylus
CX7700 is not connected to your computer (or your computer is turned off).
2. Open the memory card door.
3. Make sure the memory card access light is off and that no cards are in any of
the slots, then insert your card into the correct slot.
The memory card access light flashes and then stays on.
4. Close the memory card door. Now you can:
■Print an index sheet so you can select which photos to print (page 22)
■Print all the photos on the card (page 24)
■Print photos pre-selected on your camera using DPOF (page 24)
Memory card
access light
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