Basics Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 Solving Problems
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Copying a Photo or Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Placing the Original on the Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 LCD Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Index . . . . .
Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® CX7800 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 a document or photo ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how to do most of these things wit
Loading Paper Follow the steps here to load paper in your Epson Stylus CX7800. 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. The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side.
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.
Copying a Photo or Document Follow the instructions in this section to: ■ Position your photo or document correctly on the glass (see below) ■ Make copies of a photo or document (on page 9) 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 0.2 inch (5 mm) away from the top and left edges so all of it will be copied. Move the original about 0.
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. 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 u or d Copies button to set the number of copies. 7. Press the l or r Photo/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 x Start button.
9. Press the paper size button to select Letter, 4”x 6”, or 5”x 7”. 10. Press the x Start button. The P On light flashes and the Epson Stylus CX7800 starts printing. To cancel copying, press the y Stop/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.
Making Prints From Slides or Negatives You can use the film holder that came with your Epson Stylus CX7800 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.
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.
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.
Scanning and Printing Your Photos 1. Close the document cover. 2. Load up to 20 sheets of letter-size, 4 × 6-inch, or 5 × 7-inch photo paper. 3. Press the Film/Photo mode button. 4.
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.
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, or 5 × 7-inch photo paper. 2. Press the Film/Photo mode button. 3.
Printing From a Memory Card The Epson Stylus CX7800 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 CX7800 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 CX7800, it knows which photos to print and how many copies of each.
Compatible Cards and Image Formats You can use the following types of cards with your Epson Stylus CX7800: 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™ Top slot Middle slot * Adapter required Bottom slot The Epson Stylus CX7800 supports image files that
Inserting the Card 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on. Note: When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the Epson Stylus CX7800 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. Memory card access light 4. Close the memory card door.
Printing Selected Photos Follow these steps to select the photos you want to print from your memory card: 1. Make sure your Epson Stylus CX7800 is not connected to your computer (or your computer is turned off ). 2. Load several sheets of photo paper. 3. Insert the memory card if it is not already in the slot (see page 20). 4. Press the Memory Card mode button to select Print Select.
Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos You can print an index sheet to see small “thumbnail” images of all the photos on your card. After marking the photos on the index sheet that you want to print, the Epson Stylus CX7800 scans the sheet and automatically prints the selected photos. Printing the Index Sheet 1. Make sure your Epson Stylus CX7800 is not connected to your computer (or your computer is turned off ). 2. Load several sheets of letter-size, plain paper.
Selecting and Printing Photos on the Index Sheet 1. Once you have printed the index sheet, use a dark pen or pencil to fill in one of the circles beneath each photo you want to print to indicate how many copies you want (1, 2, or 3). OK: Not OK: Make sure just one circle is filled in for each selected photo and mark the sheet carefully; once it has been scanned you will not be able to change your selections.
6. Press the paper type button to select Plain Paper, Photo Paper, or Matte Paper (whichever you loaded). If you select Plain Paper, the photos print with a white border. If you select Photo Paper, the photos print borderless, to the edge of the paper. 7. Press the paper size button to select Letter, 4”x 6”, or 5”x 7”. 8. Press the x Start button to start printing. Note: To cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. 9.
4. Press the paper type button to select Plain Paper or Photo Paper (whichever you loaded). If you select Plain Paper, the photos print with a white border. If you select Photo Paper, the photos print borderless, to the edge of the paper. 5. Press the paper size button to select Letter, 4”x 6”, or 5”x 7”. 6. Press the x Start button to start printing. Note: To cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. 7.
Printing From a Digital Camera If your camera is PictBridge®- or USB DIRECT-PRINT™-compatible, you can print your JPEG photos by connecting your digital camera directly to your Epson Stylus CX7800. Your photos must be sized from 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels. 1. Make sure your Epson Stylus CX7800 is not printing from a computer. 2. Remove any memory cards from slots. 3. Load the type of paper you want to use (see page 6). Load enough sheets for the number of photos you’ll be printing. 4.
7. Turn on your camera. The Print All/Pict Bridge light turns on and one of the following icons is displayed on the LCD screen: 8. Use your camera to select the photos you want to print, adjust any necessary settings, and print your photos. See your camera’s manual for details. Note: If your camera is not compatible with PictBridge or USB Direct Print, the icon shown below appears on the LCD screen. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras.
Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows or Macintosh computer. Note: For detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen User’s Guide. Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX7800 to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Also be sure to use the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the printer driver.
4. Make sure EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5.
6. For more printing options, click the Advanced button. Then select the following settings as necessary: Select a color management method (To choose No Color Adjustment, click ICM first) Select Paper & Quality Options as necessary Select Print Options as necessary Click here if you want to see this Advanced screen each time you access your print settings Note: For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click ? or Help. 7.
Printing With Macintosh OS X If you’re using an OS X-compatible application, follow the steps below to print. 1. Load paper (see page 6). 2. Open the photo or document in your application. 3. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. Make the following settings: Select Stylus CX7800 Select your Paper Size* Select your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose the (Sheet Feeder - Borderless) option in the Paper Size list for your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10, 5 x 7, or 4 x 6). 4.
6. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see page 34) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 7. Depending on your settings, you can choose these other options from the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages: Select the number of copies you want, or a page range. ■ Layout: Select page layout options.
8. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. Select Print Quality and other options as necessary Note: For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click ?. 9. Click Print. 10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. printer icon when it If you’re using OS X 10.2.
Using Special Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral. Paper name Size Part number Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041586 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041062 Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) S041067 A4 (8.
Scanning a Photo, Document, Film, or Slide You can use your Epson Stylus CX7800 to scan a photo, document, film, or slide and save it on your computer or other device, or e-mail it to someone else. You can even automatically restore faded color photographs as you scan. For details, see your on-screen User’s Guide. The EPSON Scan software provides three scanning modes for progressive levels of control over your scanned image: ■ Full Auto Mode: Scans quickly and easily using automatic settings.
Note: If you need to scan a thick document, you can raise the document cover; see page 9. 2. Close the document cover gently so you don’t move the original or film holder. 3. Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double-click EPSON Scan in the Applications folder. ■ If you are scanning from an application, start your application. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select Epson Stylus CX7800.
Note: If you want to automatically restore a color photo, film, or slide as you scan, click the Customize button and see your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions. If you are scanning film strips or slides, Full Auto Mode can only scan 35mm color negative film strips or slides. To scan black and white film or slides, use Home or Professional mode. For details, see the on-screen User’s Guide. If you are in Home or Professional Mode, you see a different EPSON Scan settings window.
Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX7800 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” (see below) ■ “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 39 ■ “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 41 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles.
The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 5. If there are no gaps or lines, press the Setup/Utilities button to return to the previous mode. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, clean the print head as described below. Note: You can also check the nozzles with software when connected to a computer; see your on-screen User’s Guide for details.
4. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to select Clean Print Head. Then press the x Start button. 5. Press the x Start button again. The Epson Stylus CX7800 runs a head cleaning cycle and the processing icon appears on the LCD screen. Cleaning takes approximately 30 seconds. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800 while head cleaning is in progress. You may damage it. 6. When cleaning finishes, make sure paper is loaded in the Epson Stylus CX7800.
7. If there are no gaps or lines, press the Setup/Utilities button to return to the previous mode. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning four or five times, see page 46. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight. This lets any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head again.
■ When an ink cartridge is empty, the LCD screen displays the ink levels and indicates the empty cartridge. (You cannot print when a cartridge is empty.) When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head (described in your on-screen User’s Guide), you can replace the cartridge even if the ink low icon is not displayed on the LCD screen.
1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX7800 is turned on. 2. If an ink cartridge is empty, the LCD screen displays the ink levels and indicates the empty cartridge. Press the x Start button. ink low icon appears on the LCD screen. If an ink cartridge is low, the Press the Setup/Utilities button. Press the l or r Photo/Options button to select Change Cartridges, then press the x Start button. At the confirmation screen, press the x Start button again. 3. Open the cartridge cover.
5. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it from the package. Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 7. Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced.
8. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 9. Close the scanner. 10. Press the x Start button. The Epson Stylus CX7800 begins charging ink and the P On light starts flashing. This takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX7800 while the P On light is flashing or you’ll waste ink. 11. Press the Setup/Utilities button to return to the previous mode.
Solving Problems You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the messages on the LCD screen and trying the recommended solutions. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 48 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User’s Guide icon on your computer desktop for more detailed help.
Message Cause Solution The index sheet is marked incorrectly. Remove the index sheet, mark it correctly, and try again; see page 22. The index sheet does Remove the memory card and insert the not match the photos on card used to print the index sheet—or the memory card. place the correct index sheet on the document table. Then press x Start to continue or y Stop/Clear Settings to cancel. An error occurred during Check that the photo is placed correctly photo pre-scanning.
Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your Epson Stylus CX7800. Copying Problems ■ Make sure your original is positioned in the top left corner of the glass. Place it 0.2 inch (5 mm) from the edges to avoid cropping. ■ Make sure your paper is loaded short edge first and is positioned against the right edge guide with the left edge guide against its left side. Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide.
Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX7800 is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Make sure your film or slides are placed on the scanner correctly. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled.
Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table. Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson Stylus CX7800, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Epson Stylus CX7800. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the Epson Stylus CX7800 label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the Epson Stylus CX7800. Use of another cord may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment.
■ Unplug the Epson Stylus CX7800 and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or the case damaged; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
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Index A Auto correct, using, 25 DPOF photos about, 18 printing, 24 to 25 Draft mode, copying in, 11 C Camera printing from, 26 to 27 Canceling printing, 21, 30, 33 Cartridges, replacing, 41 to 45 Cleaning print head, 39 to 41 Color Management, turning off, 32 Color restoration, 17 ColorSync, 32 Copying documents, 9 to 10 photos, 10 to 11 placing originals, 8 to 9 problems, 48 slides and negatives, 12 to 15 speeding up, 11 thick documents, 9 D Declaration of Conformity, 54 Digital camera, printing from, 2
I N Image formats, 19 Image quality problems, 49 Index sheet printing, 22 selecting photos, 23 to 24 Ink cartridges installing, 41 to 45 replacing, 41 to 45 safety instructions, 52 Negatives loading, 13 to 14 printing from, 12 to 15 restoring color, 17 Nozzle Check, 38 to 39, 40 to 41 L Lamp, fluorescent, 12, 14 LCD screen messages, 46 to 47 safety instructions, 52 Loading film, 12 to 14 negatives, 13 to 14 paper, 6 to 7 slides, 12 to 13 M Macintosh color management settings, 32 Media Type setting, 34
R U Replacing ink cartridges, 41 to 45 Restoring color, 17 Utilities Cleaning print head, 39 to 41 Nozzle Check, 38 to 39, 40 to 41 S Safety instructions, 51 to 52 Scanning documents, 35 to 37 film, 35 to 37 modes, about, 35 photos, 35 to 37 problems, 49 slides, 35 to 37 thick documents, 9 Slides loading, 12 to 13 printing from, 12 to 15 restoring color, 17 scanning, 35 to 37 Stopping printing, 21, 30, 33 Support, 50 W Warranty, 55 to 56 Windows color management settings, 30 page layout settings, 29 pr
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