Epson Stylus Photo 750 User manual

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Contents
WELCOME! 1
About Your Software 1
Your Bonus Software Applications 2
About Your Documentation 3
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3
Windows System Requirements 4
Macintosh System Requirements 5
ENERGY STAR Compliance 6
Year 2000 Ready 6
Printer Parts 6
Important Safety Instructions 7
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 8
EPSON DIGITAL PHOTOLAB 9
Navigating Through EPSON Digital PhotoLab 10
VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL 11
Opening Your Electronic Manual 11
Navigating an Electronic Manual 12
PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH 13
Printing with Windows 13
Printing with a Macintosh 16
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Using EPSON Special Papers 18
Photo Paper (4 × 6-inch) 18
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 19
Photo Quality Glossy Film 19
Envelopes 19
Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers 20
Printing with Custom Settings 21
Using Custom Project Types 21
Customizing Print Settings 23
Managing Color and Preserving Photos 25
Color Management with Adobe Photoshop 5.0 25
Preserving Photos on EPSON Photo Paper 26
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 27
Cleaning the Print Head 27
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 28
Using the Control Panel 29
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 30
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 30
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 31
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 33
Aligning the Print Head 35
Cleaning the Printer 35
Transporting the Printer 36
PROBLEM SOLVING 37
Diagnosing Printer Problems 37
Checking the Control Panel Lights 37
Running a Printer Operation Check 39
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Problems and Solutions 40
Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software 40
Problems Getting Good Print Quality 42
Uninstalling Printer Software 45
Where To Get Help 46
EPSON Technical Support 46
Bonus Software Technical Support 48
USING PRINTER SOFTWARE DISKETTES 49
Ordering Printer Software Diskettes 49
Installing Printer Software from Diskettes 50
Installing Windows Software 50
Installing Macintosh Software 51
CONFIGURING FOR A WINDOWS NETWORK 53
Setting Up the Host System 53
Setting Up Client Systems 54
INDEX 55
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Welcome!
Your EPSON Stylus®Photo 750 printer is the ideal output device for digital
photographs, full-color graphics, newsletters, and more. You can print anything from
reports and resumes to panoramic photos and greeting cards with fabulous results.
The printer gives you optimum photo quality using these features:
■EPSON’s advanced Micro Piezo™print head and variable dot technology
produce small (6 picoliter), consistent dots and place ink precisely for superior
image quality
■Six-color printing for PRQ®(photo reproduction quality) color and subtle
gradations in photographs, as well as laser sharp black text
■Resolutions up to 1440 × 720 dpi, even on plain paper
■PhotoEnhance3 setting for clear, true photos by correcting for overall under- or
over-exposure and automatically adjusting contrast, saturation, and brightness
■Fast drying times for all your photos, courtesy of EPSON’s quick-drying inks
About Your Software
The printer software CD-ROM includes all the software you need for printing:
■Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents
look. You can’t use your printer without it.
■Quick Guide to Printing gives a quick on-screen demonstration on using your
printer software and EPSON papers to get the best quality output.
■The EPSON Digital PhotoLab™and bonus software applications help you create
a myriad of printing projects to get the most out of your printer.
■Your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual gives you complete online
information about your printer, anytime you need it.
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If you haven’t yet installed your printer software from your CD-ROM, see the
Start Here card for instructions.
Your Bonus Software Applications
Your printer software CD-ROM contains these bonus
software applications that you can install from the EPSON
Digital PhotoLab:
Polaroid®PhotoMAX™Pro, a full-featured image editing
program that lets you retouch photos to correct blemishes or
color anomalies, add text, or even combine pictures into a
photo montage. It includes over 30 special effects tools, such
as mosaic, emboss, and fisheye so you can get very creative.
ArcSoft™PhotoBase,
™a multimedia file management
program for creating albums of all your image, sound, and
audio files. It lets you organize your files for easy access, search
for them using a keyword feature, and drag-and-drop them
into other applications. You can even create a slide show of
your favorite photos and send it to your friends.
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter,
™a photo layout program that lets you
print your images in creative formats, such as multiple photo
montages, framed or bordered pictures, and calendars. Using
a variety of templates, you can print your photos almost any
way you can think of.
DogByte®Greeting Card Store™SE, an easy-to-use program
for creating custom greeting cards and matching envelopes for
any occasion. Choose from hundreds of pre-made designs and
customize them however you like, including imported digital
photos, personal message text, special effects, and
drag-and-drop graphics from the program’s library. (Not
available for Macintosh.)
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About Your Documentation
To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here card. This book
contains instructions on:
■Using the EPSON Digital PhotoLab
■Viewing your electronic manual
■Printing with Windows or Macintosh
■Maintaining the printer
■Solving basic problems
■Installing printer software from diskettes, if necessary
■Configuring your printer for use on a Windows network
For more details about your printer, see the electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750
Manual. For instructions on viewing it, see page 11.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
You’ll find this information throughout your manuals:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints for great printing.
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Windows System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system should have:
■An IBM®compatible PC with at least a 486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 or
Windows NT 4.0), or 486/66 MHz (for Windows 98) processor (Pentium
100 MHz or faster recommended)
■Microsoft®Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
■At least 16MB of RAM (32MB for Windows 95 or 98 or 64MB for
Windows NT 4.0 recommended)
■At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended)
■VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor
■Quad-speed (4x) or faster CD-ROM drive for installing the printer software
■For parallel connection, a high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant
parallel cable (6 to 10 feet long); the cable must have a D-SUB, 25-pin, male
connector for your computer and a 36-pin, Centronics®compatible connector for
the printer.
For USB connection to a computer running Windows 98 with a Windows 98
compliant USB port, a shielded USB “AB” interface cable, from Series A
(computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.5 ft. (2 meters) long.
Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable
more than 6.5 ft. (2 meters) long—may cause the printer to
malfunction.
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Macintosh System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have:
■One of the following Macintosh models:
LC475, LC575, LC630
Macintosh Quadra®series
Macintosh Centris®series
PowerBook®series (190, 520, 540, 550, or later)
PowerBook Duo 280, 2300c/100
Performa®475, 575, 588, 630, 5210 or later
Power Macintosh®series
iMac™series (for USB connection only)
Power Macintosh G3 (for USB connection only)
■For serial connection: System 7.1 or later (7.6 or later recommended)
For USB connection: iMac with System 8.1 or later or
Power Macintosh G3 with System 8.5.1 or later
■At least 16MB of available RAM
■At least 50MB of free hard disk space (100MB recommended)
■RGB display or better
■Quad-speed (4x) or faster CD-ROM drive for installing the printer software
■For serial connection, an ImageWriter®II serial cable or equivalent (8-pin mini
DIN male/male, Belkin brand recommended; EPSON part number: F2V024-06)
For USB connection to an iMac or Power Macintosh G3 computer, a shielded
USB “AB” interface cable, from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to
6.5 ft. (2 meters) long.
Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable
more than 6.5 ft. (2 meters) long—may cause the printer to
malfunction.
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ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment
program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and
office equipment industry to promote the introduction of
energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax
machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution
caused by power generation.
Year 2000 Ready
Your EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your
computer system are also ready for the year 2000.
Printer Parts
paper support
printer cover
output tray
output tray extensions
edge
guides
sheet feeder control panelink cartridge holders
paper thickness
lever
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