Epson Stylus Photo 780 User manual

It’s all here. Unforgettable 6-color Photo Quality
print performance that’s unbelievably
affordable.
Undeniably, it’s the EPSON Stylus Photo 780
ink jet, the printer that’s absolutely perfect for
printing and sharing all those digital photos
you’ve been receiving or capturing yourself.
Print up to 2880 x 720 dots per inch of glorious color on uniquely
borderless 4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10" and letter sized prints. The EPSON
Stylus Photo 780 prints beautifully right to the edge of each one—that’s
True BorderFree printing. So you get output that’s ideal for framing, for
your photo albums, to illustrate your school reports, for printing web and
scanned-in images—just about anything you can imagine.
With Epson’s award-winning Micro Piezo™ink jet technology, “unvisible”
ink droplets and vivid, quick drying 6-color inks on your side, you’ll enjoy
dazzling photo quality featuring precise skin tones, fine shadow detail and
smooth highlights across a wide range of colors.
You’ll also enjoy your new status as family hero and photo printing expert.
After all, the EPSON Stylus Photo 780 ink jet printer easily handles everything
from frame-ready snapshots to personalized greeting cards on water and
smudge-resistant EPSON photo papers.
It’s also a Windows and Macintosh compatible printer
that’ll make fast work of your document projects, too,
giving you page after page of snappy laser sharp
black text.
What more could you ask for? A terrific
bundle of photo optimizing and
organizing software? It’s here as well,
making the EPSON Stylus Photo 780
ink jet a Photo Quality print package
that’s unbelievably unforgettable.
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Superior, 6-color Photo Inks and
2880 x 720 dpi* resolution
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Photo Quality with the widest array of
colors for prints that look like traditional
photographs
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Sharper detail, more accurate skin tones
and vivid contrasts
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“Unvisible” 4-picoliter ink droplets for
smooth gradations
Fast text and photo speeds
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Prints black text at approximately 8 ppm
and a 4" x 6" photo in 54 seconds
Laser sharp black text
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A photo printer that’s excellent for
documents, too
Convenient BorderFree™photo printing
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Prints right to the edge of 4" x 6,"
5" x 7" and 8" x 10" frame-ready
prints on specialty paper
Windows®and Macintosh®compatibility
* On EPSON Photo Paper, EPSON Premium photo papers and
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
Key Features
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All three target markets are looking for the best color image quality and text printing
flexibility for everyday projects. They also want improved lightfastness with specific media
for their most important photo reproduction projects for longer display behind glass or in
an album. They also appreciate a printer which offers advanced features like True BorderFree
photo printing.
Primary Family photo imaging enthusiasts who want the ultimate photo image
quality for printing, sharing and displaying their pictures.
Secondary Advanced amateur photographers who want affordable,yet real photo
image quality printing, and good overall performance.
Tertiary Digital camera and color scanner owners, who want the most
affordable and best color printing capabilities.
The target markets for the EPSON Stylus Photo 780 are amateur photo enthusiasts who are
beginning to use digital photos to share memories through e-mail or web posting, as well as
digital cameras and scanners. Digital camera purchases and digital processing services (i.e.
Kodak Picture CD and online photo finishing) have been getting more accessible, popular
and affordable over the past few years, driving the need for the best in photo printing from
the desktop.
The EPSON Stylus Photo 780 is the best printer for printing photos as well as everyday text
projects because it combines high resolution 2880 x 720 dpi, standard 6-color photographically
superior inks and fast photo and text speeds. This printer offers professionally ranked photo
image quality, yet is easy enough to use in any home by families beginning to explore the
world of digital imaging. Prints from this printer look and feel just like traditional photos, but it
is faster, more convenient and even less expensive for enlargements and duplicates. It even
prints everyday text documents with ease, and special projects like greeting cards and flyers.
Best of all, the EPSON Stylus Photo 780 offers the first ever True BorderFree photo printing,
so photos really look like the real thing. You get 4" x 6" and 8" x 10" prints without borders,
without cutting or perforations. All of this, combined with a special photo software suite, and
you have the best choice for any family entering the digital photo world.

What is the
difference between
the EPSON Stylus
Photo 780,the
EPSON Stylus
Color 3000 and
the EPSON Stylus
Color 980?
How does the
EPSON Stylus
Photo 780
compare to the
EPSON Stylus
Photo 890?
What makes the
EPSON Stylus
Photo 780 better
than other printers
on the market?
What applications
can be produced
with the EPSON
Stylus Photo 780?
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Text Documents
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Reports
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Brochures
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Flyers
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Greeting Cards
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Photo Reprints
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Photo Enlargements
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APS format prints –extra long or panoramas
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Crafts
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Creative Scrapbooks
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Promotional materials
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Photo Contest submissions
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Prints for framing
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Prints for photo albums
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All three of these printers target specific markets and have different features and pricing appropriate
for those differences. The EPSON Stylus Color 980 is a small format printer offering office professionals
the ultimate in text and color speed for daily business report and graphics. It yields 2880 x 720 dpi,
variable droplets with 4 ink colors (CMYK) for great detail for text and color images. The EPSON Stylus
Color 3000 prints as wide as 16.5" and is great for graphic artists who need to print comps or architects
and designers doing CAD/CAM. It offers 1440 x 720 dpi, a larger fixed droplet (20+ picoliters) and
uses a 4 ink pallete as well. The EPSON Stylus Photo 780, in comparison, is designed as a desktop
tool for optimal photo printing. Its image quality is Epson’s absolute best, offering 2880 x 720 dpi,
using 4 picoliter droplets with a 50% larger 6-color ink palette. It has a printable area of 8.5" x 44,"
slightly larger than the EPSON Stylus Color 980, and it also offers the first ever True BorderFree photos.
For larger sized prints, users should consider the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 or the EPSON Stylus
Color 3000 (offers comparably lower gradation quality).
The EPSON Stylus Photo 780 is just as fast and image capable as the other EPSON Stylus Photo
printers, but it is priced lower. The EPSON Stylus Photo 780 supports BorderFree printing on 4" x 6,"
5" x 7," and letter, plus additional support for 8" x 10," which the EPSON Stylus Photo 890 does not
support. However, the EPSON Stylus Photo 780 does not offer the roll paper printing available on
the 890 model.
It’s simple. Epson print technology is superior. Our Micro Piezo print head controls the dots put on
the page with much more accuracy than conventional thermal technology, and without destroying the
print head. Micro Piezo produces very small, perfectly round dots every time, with no misting or
splatter. It also guarantees consistent print quality print after print because the print head does not
get worn down. In comparison, thermal printers require that the print heads be replaced frequently.
This can add additional cost and inconvenience to the user. With smaller variable dots, Epson printers
generally can put down more dots for even more detail. Furthermore, Epson ink jets all
offer quick-drying inks and true black ink for text and photographs, not composite blacks
like other Hewlett Packard®or Lexmark®photo printers, for better detail and color control
in the shadow areas of a photograph. By using three variable ink droplets and 6-color
Photo Inks, the EPSON Stylus Photo 780 printer provides superior gradation quality, better
skin tones, “unvisible”dots and more levels of tone than many other ink jets can produce.
All this makes the EPSON Stylus Photo 780 the only true Photo Quality solution for digital
photo printing. Bottom line: better technology, better images.
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Feature EPSON Stylus Hewlett Packard Canon Lexmark/Kodak
Photo 780 Photosmart 1215/1218 BJC-8200 PM-200
Print Technology Micro Piezo Thermal Thermal Thermal
Photo Ink Palette 6 3 6 6 only w/optional photo inks
Max Resolution 2880 x 720 dpi on 2400 x 600 dpi on 1200 x 1200 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi
photo papers; photo papers;
1440 x 720 dpi on 600 x 600 dpi on
any paper any paper
True Black Yes No, Composite Yes No, Composite for Photos
for Text and Photos for Photos
Dot Technology Variable 3 dot sizes Fixed 5 picoliter color 4 picoliter droplets Fixed 7 picoliter color
w/ultra small 4 picoliter Fixed 34 pl. black text 2 drop sizes 18 pl black text
droplets, black & color
True Borderless Photos Yes, BorderFree No No, perforated paper No
Technology only
44" Panoramic Yes No No No
Cut Sheet Printing
Permanent Print Head Yes No No No
Maximum Paper 8.5" x 44" 8.5" x 12" 8.5" x 14" 8.5”x 12”
Maximum Printable 8.5" x 44" 8" x 10.5" 8.2" x 13" 8.2”x 11.7”
Software Suite ArcSoft ArcSoft Adobe PhotoDeluxe Kodak Picture Page
PhotoImpression 3.0, PhotoImpression 2000
EPSON Software
Film Factory, QBeo
PhotoGenetics TE
Competitive Comparison
Feature EPSON Stylus EPSON Stylus EPSON Stylus EPSON Stylus
Photo 780 Photo 890 Photo 1280 Photo 2000P
Application Family Photos Advanced Amateur Advanced Photography Pro Photography
Photography
Print Technology Advanced Micro Piezo Advanced Micro Piezo Advanced Micro Piezo Advanced Micro Piezo
Ink Pallete 6 –Photo Dye Ink 6 –Photo Dye Ink 6 –Photo Dye Ink 6 –Archival Ink
Dot Technology Variable w/ultra small Variable w/ultra small Variable w/ultra small Variable w/small 6 picoliter;
4 picoliter droplet 4 picoliter droplet 4 picoliter droplet 0.1 micron particles
Maximum Printable Area 8.5" x 44" 8.5" x 44" 13" x 44" 13" x 44"
On Letter 8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 11" 8.26" x 10.76"
Continuous Edge-to- No Yes Yes Yes
edge Snapshot
Printing (roll paper
holder included)
PostScript Option No No EPSON Stylus RIP EPSON Stylus RIP
Software Suite ArcSoft ArcSoft Adobe Photoshop LE None
PhotoImpression 3.0, PhotoImpression 3.0, with special upgrade to
EPSON Software ArcSoft Photo Photoshop FE $299,
Film Factory, Studio 2000, special offer on
QBeo QBeo MonacoEZcolor color
PhotoGenetics TE PhotoGenetics 2.0, management system
EPSON Software for only $199, QBeo
Film Factory TE PhotoGenetics TE,
EPSON Software
Film Factory TE
Family Comparison

Ordering Information
Product Code Description UPC#
C384011 EPSON Stylus Photo 780 0-10343-83329-6
T007201 Black Ink Cartridge 0-10343-81879-8
T008201 Color Ink Cartridge 0-10343-81881-1
S041458 EPSON Borderless Photo Paper (4" x 6") 20 ct. 0-10343-83406-4
S041134 EPSON Photo Paper (4" x 6" perforated) 20 ct. 0-10343-81382-3
S041141 EPSON Photo Paper (8.5" x 11") 20 ct. 0-10343-81408-0
S041145 EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (8.3" x 22.5") 10 ct. 0-10343-81362-5
S041464 EPSON Borderless Premium Glossy Photo Paper (5" x 7") 20 ct. 0-10343-83512-2
S041465 EPSON Borderless Premium Glossy Photo Paper (8" x 10") 20 ct. 0-10343-83513-9
S041286 EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (letter) 20 ct. 0-10343-81920-7
S041467 EPSON Borderless Matte Paper—Heavyweight (8" x 10") 50 ct. 0-10343-83515-3
S041257 EPSON Matte Paper—Heavyweight (letter) 50 ct. 0-10343-81832-3
S041062 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (letter) 100 ct. 0-10343-81202-4
S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (A6) 50 ct. 0-10343-81189-8
S041072 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film (letter) 15 ct. 0-10343-81207-9
S041267 EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards (letter) 20 ct. 0-10343-81991-7
S041144-KIT EPSON Photostickers Kit 5 ct. 0-10343-81485-1
S041144 EPSON Photostickers Refill 5 ct. 0-10343-81411-0
S041153 EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (letter) 10 ct. 0-10343-81438-7
EPSON Stylus Photo 780
Individual box dimensions (L x W x H) 20.41" x 12.33" x 9.69"
Individual box weight 12.13
Pallet dimensions (L x W x H) 44.92" x 39.4"
Container 20’, 12 pallets, 576 units
EPSON Stylus Photo 780 Black Ink Cartridge
Black ink cartridge T007201
Individual box dimensions (L x W x H)
4.30" x 1.40" x 5.90"
Individual box weight 0.14 lb
Master carton dimensions (L x W x H) 18.00" x 8.70" x 6.50"
Master carton weight 5.5 lb
Master carton quantity 32
EPSON Stylus Photo 780 Color Ink Cartridge
Color ink cartridge T008201
Individual box dimensions (L x W x H) 4.30" x 2.40" x 5.90"
Individual box weight 0.24 lb
Master carton dimensions (L x W x H) 18.00" x 8.70" x 10.50"
Master carton weight 8.6 lb
Master carton quantity 32
Packing Specifications
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Printer Specifications
Printing Method
6-color (CcMmYK) Micro Piezo ink jet tech
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head 48 nozzles
Color head 240 nozzle
Resolution (dots per inch)
2880 x 720 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720
360 dpi; 120 x 120 dpi
Ink Droplet Size
4 picoliters
Print Speed*
Black text memo Approx. 8
Photo
4" x 6" 54 sec
8" x 10" 1 min 50 se
Sound Level
47 dB(A)
Printer Language
EPSON ESC/P®Raster; EPSON Remote
Software Drivers
Windows USB – Windows 98, 2000, Me or
Windows Parallel – Windows 95, 98, NT 4.
Macintosh USB – Macintosh System 8.5.1
Software
EPSON Software™Film Factory™
Arcsoft™PhotoImpression™3.0
QBeo™PhotoGenetics™TE
Standard Interfaces
USB, Parallel (IEEE-1284)
Print Direction
Bidirectional with logic seeking
Paper Handling
Single Sheets Letter, lega
executive,
4" x 6," 5" x
Types Supports a
papers; pla
Envelopes No. 10, DL
Types Plain, bond
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON
and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All ot
all rights in these marks. © Copyright 2001 for Epson America, Inc. CP
Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
www.epson

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343-83329-6
343-81879-8
343-81881-1
343-83406-4
343-81382-3
343-81408-0
343-81362-5
343-83512-2
343-83513-9
343-81920-7
343-83515-3
343-81832-3
343-81202-4
343-81189-8
343-81207-9
343-81991-7
343-81485-1
343-81411-0
343-81438-7
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Printer Specifications
Printing Method
6-color (CcMmYK) Micro Piezo ink jet technology
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head 48 nozzles
Color head 240 nozzles
Resolution (dots per inch)
2880 x 720 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 360 x 720 dpi; 360 x
360 dpi; 120 x 120 dpi
Ink Droplet Size
4 picoliters
Print Speed*
Black text memo Approx. 8 ppm
Photo
4" x 6" 54 sec
8" x 10" 1 min 50 sec
Sound Level
47 dB(A)
Printer Language
EPSON ESC/P®Raster; EPSON Remote
Software Drivers
Windows USB – Windows 98, 2000, Me or later
Windows Parallel – Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me or later
Macintosh USB – Macintosh System 8.5.1 or later
Software
EPSON Software™Film Factory™
Arcsoft™PhotoImpression™3.0
QBeo™PhotoGenetics™TE
Standard Interfaces
USB, Parallel (IEEE-1284)
Print Direction
Bidirectional with logic seeking
Paper Handling
Single Sheets Letter, legal, A4, B5, A5, A6, half letter,
executive, user definable (4" to 44"),
4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10"
Types Supports a variety of EPSON photo
papers; plain and bond papers
Envelopes No. 10, DL, C6
Types Plain, bond and air mail paper
Printable Area (using No Margin Setting)
8.5" x 11" (full-bleed letter size)
Top margin 0" Left margin 0"
Bottom margin 0" Right margin 0"
Paper Capacity
Input paper tray 100 sheets/10 envelopes/
1 transparency
Output paper tray 30 sheets
Physical Characteristics (L xW x H)
17.7" x 9.7" x 7.2"
8.36 lb
Environmental Conditions
Temperature
Operating 50°to 95°F (10°to 35°C)
Storage -4°to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Humidity
Operating 20% to 80% relative humidity
Storage 5% to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL1950, CSA22.2 950;
FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
CSA C108.8 class B
Power Requirements
Rated voltage 120V AC +/- 10%
Rated frequency 50 to 60Hz
Rated current 0.4 Amp (max.)
Power consumption Approx. 17W (self test mode)
Ink Cartridge Life
Black ink life 540 pages text (ISO/IEC 10561
letter pattern); 378 pages graphic
(5% coverage)
Color ink life 220 pages (15% coverage)
Shelf life 2 years from production date;
6 months from first use
Warranty
Standard one year limited warranty including EPSON Exchange
program (U.S. and Canada only)
* Black text is in Economy Mode on plain paper. Color photo is in Fine Mode on
EPSON Photo Paper. Additional processing time may vary based on system
configuration, software application and page complexity.
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks and Micro Piezo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree is a trademark
and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and
all rights in these marks. © Copyright 2001 for Epson America, Inc. CPD-11252 25K 1/01 LG
Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada, Ltd.
550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1
Epson Latin America, Inc.
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 305-265-0097
www.epson.com
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