Epson Stylus Photo 700 User manual

Contents
Contents
Welcome! 1
Everything You Need for Photo-Quality Prints 1
What Is Your Printer Software? 1
What Is EPSON Digital PhotoLab? 1
Printer Setup 2
Unpack the Printer 2
Attach the Paper Support 3
Install the Ink Cartridges 3
Connect the Printer to Your Computer 5
Load Paper 6
Install the Software 7
Register Your Printer 15
EPSON Digital PhotoLab 15
Navigating Through EPSON Digital PhotoLab 16
What Do You Get with EPSON Digital PhotoLab? 18
Print a Page in Windows 19
Print a Page in Macintosh 23
Problems? Need Help? 27
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Everything You Need for Photo-Quality
Prints
Welcome!
Welcome!
Your EPSON Stylus®Photo 700 is the ideal printer for optimum photo-quality
printing—print any image from your favorite photos to letters and everyday
documents.
Everything You Need for Photo-Quality
Prints
The EPSON Stylus Photo 700 CD-ROM includes all the software you need for
photo-quality output: your printer software and EPSON Digital PhotoLab™ .
What Is Your Printer Software?
To print, you need some printer software (also known as a printer driver) to tell the
printer how to print. This software is what you use to select settings that control the
look of your documents. A step-by-step guide to printing starts on page 19 for
Windows®and on page 23 for Macintosh® .
What Is EPSON Digital PhotoLab?
To help you get the most out of your printer,EPSON Digital
PhotoLab includes award-winning photo-editing, photo-
organizing, and photo-layout software. This creative software
collection is described in more detail on page 15.
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Printer Setup
Printer Setup
Setting up your printer is easy. Just follow the simple steps on the following pages.
Before you set up your printer, make sure your system meets the requirements
listed in the Introduction of your User’s Guide.
1 Unpack the Printer
Remove any packing material from the printer. See the Notice Sheet in the box for
details. Save all the packaging so you can use
it if you need to transport the printer later.
You need the following items to
set up your printer:
■Your printer and paper support
■Ink cartridges (black and color)
■CD-ROM with your printer
software and EPSON Digital
PhotoLab
■Printer cable (not included)
printer
paper support
color ink
cartridge
CD-ROM
(located on the back of
this guide)
black ink
cartridge
Note:
To connect to a PC, you’ll need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel printer
cable (6 to 10 feet long). To connect to a Macintosh, you’ll need an
Apple®System Peripheral-8 cable (Belkin brand recommended).
Place the printer flat on a stable desk near a grounded outlet. Leave plenty of room
in back for the cables and enough room in front for opening the output tray.
Do NOT put the printer:
■In an area with high temperature or humidity
■In direct sunlight or dusty conditions
■Near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers
or cordless telephone base units.
Be sure to follow all the Safety Instructions in your User’s Guide.
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3 Install the Ink Cartridges
1. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
2. Make sure the power is off
(the power light is off).
Caution:
Don’t use an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or timer, or
one that uses the same
circuit as a large appliance.
This may disrupt the
power, which can erase
memory or even
damage the power
supply.
3. Lower the output tray and open
the printer cover.
2 Attach the Paper Support
Insert the paper support in the top slot on the back of the printer.
power button
power light
printer
cover
power
button
output
tray
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4. Press the power button to turn on the printer. The power light flashes, the
black and color ink out lights come on, and the ink cartridge holders move
left to the installation position.
Caution:
Always use the power button to turn the printer on or off. Never use
an external switch—such as a power strip—to turn off the printer.
5. Lift the two ink cartridge clamps.
6. Remove the ink cartridges from their foil packages. Then remove only the
yellow part of the tape seal on the top of each cartridge. Do not remove the
white part.
Caution:
You must remove the yellow tape seal from the top of the cartridge or
you will permanently damage it. It’s OK if the tape does not tear off
exactly along the dotted line. Do not try to remove the clear seal from
the bottom.
Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If
ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
don’t remove don’t remove
black ink cartridge color ink cartridge
remove
remove
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7. Insert the ink cartridges into their holders. Be sure the labels are face up and
the arrows point toward the back of the printer. The black ink cartridge goes on
the left and the color ink cartridge goes on the right.
8. Push down the clamps until they lock in place.
9. Press the cleaning button and close the printer cover.
The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
Charging can take two to four minutes. During this time, the power light
flashes, and the printer makes various sounds. Don’t turn off the printer or
interrupt the charging process or you’ll use more ink than necessary. Charging
is complete when the power light stops flashing and stays on.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer when the power light is flashing. But if the
light is still flashing after five minutes and the printer isn’t moving or
making noise, you may turn off the printer.
4 Connect the Printer to Your Computer
Connecting to a PC
1. Turn off the printer and your computer.
2. Connect the cable to the printer’s
parallel interface;then squeeze the
wire clips together to lock them in
place. (If your cable has a ground
wire, connect it now.)
3. Connect the other end of the cable to
your computer’s parallel port and
secure it as necessary.
Note:
The printer is automatically assigned to parallel port LPT1; if you want to
use a different port, see your Windows documentation for instructions.
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Connecting to a Macintosh
1. Turn off the printer and your Macintosh.
2. Connect the cable to the serial connector on
the back of the printer.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to either
the modem port or the printer port on
your Macintosh.
Note:
If you’re using a PowerBook™with a combination printer/modem port,
use that port and select modem in the Chooser. Make sure AppleTalk®is
inactive before turning on the printer.
5 Load Paper
1. Slide the left edge guide all the
way to the left and pull out
the output tray extensions.
2. Fan a stack of plain paper
and then even the edges.
3. Load the stack with the
printable surface face up.
Push the paper against the
right edge guide.
Note:
Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide.
Keep unused paper in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dark
place.
output tray
extensions
left edge
guide
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4. Slide the left edge guide against the paper stack.
Note:
If you like, you can run a test on your printer to see how it’s working.
Follow the steps in Chapter 6 of your User’s Guide.
6 Install the Software
Your EPSON Stylus Photo 700 CD-ROM includes printer software (also called a
printer driver) and EPSON Digital PhotoLab for both Windows and Macintosh. You
must install the printer software for the printer to work correctly.
Note:
If you don’t have a CD-ROM drive, you can use another computer
with a CD-ROM drive to make printer driver diskettes. See page 29 for
instructions. You can also order the printer driver software on diskettes
(see the inside back cover for instructions) or download it from
http://www.epson.com.
You need a CD-ROM drive to install and use EPSON Digital PhotoLab; it
is not available on diskettes.
Don’t load paper
above this mark.
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Installing the Software for Windows 95 or Later
1. Make sure your printer is connected to the computer and that both are
turned off.
2. Turn on your computer, but leave your printer turned off. Make sure
Windows 95 is running (you should see the Windows Desktop icons).
3. Insert the EPSON Stylus Photo 700 CD-ROM or diskette 1 if you’re using
diskettes.
If Windows 95 launches the installation program automatically, you see the
EPSON Setup CD window. Go to step 4.
If it doesn’t launch automatically, click Start, select Run, and type D:\Setup700
(substitute the correct drive letter if it is not D). Then click OK. You see the
EPSON Setup CD window. Go to step 4.
If you are installing from diskettes, type A:\SETUP (substitute the correct drive
letter if it is not A). Then click OK. Go to step 5.
4. At the EPSON Setup CD window, make sure Initial Installation is selected and
click Next.
Note:
If you are installing the software for the first time, Initial Installation is
your only option. If you are reinstalling the software, you can select
Install EPSON Digital PhotoLab or Reinstall EPSON Printer Software.
If you click Exit Setup during the installation, you skip the EPSON Digital
PhotoLab installation and proceed directly to the printer software
installation.
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5. Follow the instructions on screen to install the software. EPSON Digital
PhotoLab is installed first. Click Finish when that installation is complete. At the
next screen, click OK to install your printer software and Status Monitor. (There
may be a brief pause before the installation begins; if you are installing the
software from diskettes,only the printer software and Status Monitor are
installed.)
Be sure to click Next to install the
Status Monitor. When the installation is
complete, you must reboot your
computer for the Status Monitor to take
effect.
Your printer software and EPSON
Digital PhotoLab icons appear in the
EPSON folder and an icon for your
printer appears in the Printers folder.
The EPSON Stylus Photo 700 printer is
set as your default Windows printer.
An icon for EPSON Digital PhotoLab also appears on your desktop. To
launch this program, double-click the icon. For details about EPSON Digital
PhotoLab, see page 15.
6. Turn your printer on.
Note:
If your computer is on a network and the printer is connected to a
remote server, you now need to set up the computer as a client. See
Appendix A of your User’s Guide for instructions.
Caution:
If you’re setting up your computer for the first time, you may see a
message asking if you want to install a printer. Be sure to select Cancel
and complete your Windows 95 setup.
If at any time you see the New Hardware Found screen and Windows 95
asks you to insert a driver diskette, always select Cancel. You can’t
install your software that way.
7. Continue with“Register Your Printer”on page 15.
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Installing the Software for Windows 3.1
1. Make sure your printer is connected to the computer and your computer is
turned on.
2. Make sure Windows Program Manager is running. Exit any open applications.
3. Insert the EPSON Stylus Photo 700 CD-ROM or diskette 1 if you’re using
diskettes.
4. From the Program Manager File menu, select Run.
5. If you are installing from the CD-ROM, type D:\Setup700, click OK, and continue
with step 6. If you are installing from diskettes,type A:\SETUP, click OK, and
continue with step 7. (If your drive uses a different letter, substitute it for
Dor A.)
6. At the EPSON Setup CD Window, make sure Initial Installation is selected and
click Next.
Note:
If you are installing the printer software for the first time, Initial
Installation is your only option. If you are reinstalling the software, you
can select Install EPSON Digital PhotoLab or Reinstall EPSON Printer
Software.
If you click Exit Setup during the installation, you skip the EPSON Digital
PhotoLab installation and proceed directly to the printer software
installation.
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7. Follow the instructions on screen to install the software. EPSON Digital
PhotoLab is installed first. Click Finish when that installation is complete. At the
next screen, click OK to install your printer software. (There may be a brief
pause before the installation begins; if you are installing the software from
diskettes, only the printer software is installed.)
Your printer software icons and the EPSON Digital PhotoLab icon appear in the
EPSON program group and the EPSON Stylus Photo 700 is set as your default
Windows printer. To launch EPSON Digital PhotoLab, click this icon in the
EPSON program group. For details about this program, see page 15.
8. Continue with“Register Your Printer”on page 15.
Installing the Software for Windows NT®4.0
If you’ve connected the printer to your Windows NT 4.0 print server, you need
to install the EPSON printer software on the server. Then set up the workstations
to share the printer. You don’t need to install the printer software on any
Windows NT 4.0 workstations if the printer software is installed on the server.
Note:
Check your Windows NT 4.0 documentation for instructions on sharing
the printer on workstations running other operating systems, such as
MS-DOS® .
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Turn on your computer and log on to Windows NT 4.0 with the appropriate
access privileges.
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3. Insert the EPSON Stylus Photo 700 CD-ROM or diskette 1 if you’re using
diskettes.
If Windows NT 4.0 launches the installation program automatically, you see the
EPSON Setup CD window. Go to step 4.
If it doesn’t launch automatically, click Start, select Run, and type D:\Setup700
(substitute the correct drive letter). Then click OK. You see the EPSON Setup
CD window. Go to step 4.
If you’re installing from diskettes,click Start, select Run, and type A:\SETUP.
Then click OK. Go to step 5.
4. At the EPSON Setup CD window, make sure Initial Installation is selected and
click Next.
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Note:
If you are installing the printer software for the first time, Initial
Installation is your only option. If you are reinstalling the software, you
can select Install EPSON Digital PhotoLab or Reinstall EPSON Printer
Software.
If you click Exit Setup during the installation, you skip the EPSON Digital
Photolab installation and proceed directly to the printer software
installation.
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5. Follow the instructions on screen to install the software. EPSON Digital
PhotoLab is installed first. Click Finish when that installation is complete. At the
next screen, click OK to install your printer software. (There may be a brief
pause before the installation begins; if you are installing the software from
diskettes, only the printer software is installed.)
Your printer software icons appear in the EPSON folder and an icon for your
printer appears in the Printers folder.
An icon for EPSON Digital PhotoLab appears on your desktop. To launch this
program, double-click the icon. For details about the program,see page 15.
6. Follow the instructions in your Windows NT 4.0 documentation to set up the
workstations to share the printer.
7. Continue with“Register Your Printer”on page 15.
Installing the Software on a Macintosh
1. Make sure your printer is connected to your Macintosh and both are turned off.
2. Turn on your Macintosh and turn off your virus protection programs,as
necessary.
3. Once your Macintosh is fully started, turn on your printer.
4. Insert the EPSON Stylus Photo 700 CD-ROM or Disk 1 if you’re using diskettes.
Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM or diskette icon if it doesn’t open
automatically.
5. If you’re installing from the CD-ROM, double-click the Printer Software Installer
icon. If you’re installing from diskettes, double-click the Installer icon. Then
click Continue.
Note:
If you are installing your software for the first time, you must install the
printer software before you install EPSON Digital PhotoLab.
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6. Click Install for the default installation (Easy Install) and follow the instructions
on screen to install the printer software and utilities.
After the printer software installation is complete, you must reboot your
Macintosh. Then you can continue with the EPSON Digital PhotoLab
installation.
7. Double-click the EPSON Digital PhotoLab Install icon and follow the
instructions on screen to install it. An alias for EPSON Digital PhotoLab
appears on your desktop and EPSON Digital PhotoLab automatically launches.
To launch this program again later, double-click the alias. For details about the
program, see page 15.
8. Continue with“Selecting Your Printer” in the next section.
Selecting Your Printer
After you install the software, you need to select your printer using the Chooser.
Note:
If you are using a Quadra 950 or 900, you must choose Compatible in
the Control Panels, Serial Switch dialog box before selecting your printer
in the Chooser.
1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2. Click the SP 700 icon.
3. Click the icon for the port where you connected your printer.
4. Make sure AppleTalk is inactive if your printer is connected to the printer port.
Note:
You can activate AppleTalk only if AppleTalk or the Network Control
Panel is set to Ethernet or Remote Only.
5. Turn on background printing if you want to run print jobs and use your
Macintosh at the same time. (This may slow down printing and Macintosh
processing.)
6. Continue with“Register Your Printer”in the next section.
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EPSON Digital PhotoLab
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Register Your Printer
Register Your Printer
Take a minute to register your printer with EPSON. Locate the registration card that
came in your printer box. Then fill it out and mail it to us.
EPSON Digital PhotoLab
We’ve packed lots of fun and informative software in with your printer. EPSON
Digital PhotoLab contains a collection of photo-editing, photo-organizing, and
photo-layout software. Install any one or all of them,depending on your preferences
and the space available in your computer.
We’ve also included a variety of terrific project ideas for your photos, such as
T-shirts, banners, greeting cards, and other items you might never have thought of!
Plus, you can get helpful information on EPSON products and supplies.
Be sure to run the EPSON Digital PhotoLab software suite right away to install your
creative software and check out the great projects. Here’s how...
■In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, double-click this icon on the
desktop or select EPSON Digital PhotoLab from the Start, Programs,
EPSON folder.
■In Windows 3.1, open your EPSON program group. Then double-click this
icon: .
■On a Macintosh, double-click the EPSON Digital PhotoLab alias on
your desktop.
Note:
If the EPSON Digital PhotoLab icon doesn’t appear, you may not have
installed it when you installed your printer software. Reinsert your
CD-ROM and follow the installation instructions.
If you selected Run from CD-ROM when you installed EPSON Digital
PhotoLab, you must have your CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
For optimum viewing, set your monitor to 256 colors.
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Navigating Through EPSON Digital PhotoLab
In the main menu, you can select from the following:
■INSTALL ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS. This section contains a collection of
award-winning software.
■PHOTO WORKSHOP. See this section for cool project ideas and fun photo
products.
■PHOTOS ON THE NET. Check out this section to see the EarthLink®
Internet service provider offer, learn how to navigate the net, and find
photo-savvy web sites. Also includes the Kodak®Picture Network.
■SCOOP ON OTHER EPSON PRODUCTS. Find out about EPSON digital
cameras, scanners, and the wide variety of EPSON media.
■HOW TO GET HELP. If you need help with any of these programs, see this
section for information on contacting the software manufacturers.
This bar is not
active; click EXIT
to return to the
desktop
Main menu
selections
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After you select an item from the main menu,you’ll see a submenu. To return to the
main menu, click EPSON. To return to your desktop,click EXIT.
Many of the submenus have tabbed sections. Select a section by clicking its tab.
Click DONE to return to the submenu screen. (You cannot click EPSON or EXIT
when you’re in a tabbed section.)
Click to
return to
the main
menu
Click to quit
EPSON Digital
PhotoLab and
return to the
desktop
Not active
Click to view
the next page
in section
Not active
Click to return to
the submenu
Click to open
a section
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What Do You Get with EPSON Digital PhotoLab?
Select INSTALL ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS to install these great programs on your
system:
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Follow the instructions on screen to install the programs. For more information
about a program, see its online help utility.
Adobe®PhotoDeluxe® 2.0
EPSON Photo Sheet™
Extensis™Portfolio™3.0
Pictureworks™Spin™
Panorama
DíAMAR®Learning to
See Creatively LE
Windows 95 Windows 3.1 Windows NT 4.0 Macintosh
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Print a Page in Windows
Print a Page in Windows
Now that you’ve set up your printer and installed the software,you’re ready to print.
Follow the steps below to use Adobe PhotoDeluxe on Windows 95 to print a color
image. (If you haven’t installed Adobe PhotoDeluxe from the CD-ROM yet, go ahead
and install it now.)
Note:
These printing instructions are for Windows 95, but you can use the
same basic steps to print with most applications on other operating
systems. Before you print, you may need to change your printer settings
from within your application. Whenever you print, be sure to check the
Media Type and Quality/Speed settings in your printer software to make
sure they’re correct for your print job. See your User’s Guide for a
complete description of all the printer settings.
In Windows NT 4.0, click Start, select Settings, and then choose
Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Photo 700 icon and click
Properties. On the Scheduling tab, select Print directly to the printer
and click OK.
1. Make sure your printer and computer are turned on. Also make sure you’ve
loaded 8.5 x11-inch plain paper in the printer.
2. Open Adobe PhotoDeluxe.
3. Select an image to print. Click the Get Photo button. Then click the Get
Photo tab.
Click here
first...
... then click here
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