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Epson Stylus Photo 750 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Year 2000 Ready Printer Parts Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions EPSON DIGITAL PHOTOLAB Navigating Through EPSON Digital PhotoLab VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC PRINTER MANUAL Opening Your Electronic Manual Navigating an Electronic Manual PRINTING FROM START TO FINISH Printing with Windows...
  • Page 3 Using EPSON Special Papers Photo Paper (4 × 6-inch) Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Envelopes Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers Printing with Custom Settings Using Custom Project Types Customizing Print Settings Managing Color and Preserving Photos Color Management with Adobe Photoshop 5.0...
  • Page 4 Problems and Solutions Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Its Software Problems Getting Good Print Quality Uninstalling Printer Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support USING PRINTER SOFTWARE DISKETTES Ordering Printer Software Diskettes Installing Printer Software from Diskettes...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    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.

  • Page 6: Your Bonus Software Applications

    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: ® ™...

  • Page 7: About Your Documentation

    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:...

  • Page 8: Windows System Requirements

    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...

  • Page 9: Macintosh System Requirements

    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 ®...

  • Page 10: Energy Star Compliance

    NERGY 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 edge paper support guides sheet feeder output tray extensions Compliance...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    P power light is off. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s case or insert objects through the slots.

  • Page 12: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

  • Page 13: Epson Digital Photolab

    Plus, you get helpful information on EPSON products and supplies. Be sure to run EPSON Digital PhotoLab right away to install your bonus software applications and check out the great projects. Here’s how . . .

  • Page 14: Navigating Through Epson Digital Photolab

    Reader. RE-INSTALL PRINTER SOFTWARE installs your printer driver and utilities again, if you ever need to (be sure to uninstall your old software first, as described on page 45). Many of the submenus have tabbed sections. Select a section by clicking its tab. Click to return to the submenu screen.

  • Page 15: Viewing Your Electronic Printer Manual

    If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, the program installs automatically from the CD-ROM. Opening Your Electronic Manual There a several ways to open your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual: From Digital PhotoLab: Select ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION...

  • Page 16: Navigating An Electronic Manual

    Navigating an Electronic Manual When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar at the top: show bookmarks There are several ways to navigate through electronic manuals: Click on hot topics, which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color. To find out if a topic is hot, move your cursor over it.

  • Page 17: Printing From Start To Finish

    “Printing with a Macintosh” on page 16 For guidelines on loading special papers and envelopes, and for selecting the correct Media Type setting for them, see “Using EPSON Special Papers” on page 18. For instructions on customizing your settings to fine-tune your printouts, see “Printing with Custom Settings”...
  • Page 18 6. If your application’s Print dialog box contains a Properties button, click and go to step 7. Properties If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click the button on the next screen. 7. Now you see the printer settings dialog box. If necessary, click the display the settings shown below.
  • Page 19 You can cancel , pause , or restart job as necessary. For more information on printing, see the electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual. See page 11 for instructions on viewing the manual. . (If you load a different type Plain paper if you want to print in color.

  • Page 20: Printing With A Macintosh

    Printing with a Macintosh 1. Make sure your printer and Macintosh are turned on. 2. Load a stack of plain paper and place it against the right edge guide. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper’s left edge, making sure the stack is lower than the arrow on the guide.
  • Page 21 You can cancel , or restart your print job as necessary. For more information on printing, see the electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual. See page 11 for instructions on viewing the manual. . You see the main printer settings Print .

  • Page 22: Using Epson Special Papers

    Using EPSON Special Papers How can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text? Always use EPSON’s special ink jet papers. To show you how much difference EPSON paper can make, we’ve included some free samples. Check out the EPSON Photo Quality Media Pack that came with your printer.

  • Page 23: Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

    Before you print, choose Photo Quality Glossy Film as the Media Type setting in your printer software. Envelopes You can print on just about any kind of envelope. Load up to 10 at a time, flap edge first, with the printable side up.

  • Page 24: Choosing The Right Settings For Epson Papers

    Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That’s why the Media Type setting is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.

  • Page 25: Printing With Custom Settings

    Printing with Custom Settings Your EPSON Stylus Photo 750 printer software includes convenient project type settings for printing specific types of documents or images—such as photographs, graphics, text, and drafts—and a variety individual custom settings to fit your needs. When you use custom settings, you can choose to either: Use custom project types, or Customize your individual settings.
  • Page 26 Windows 98 online help for details. ColorSync Automatically adjusts printout colors to closely match the colors on your screen; see your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual for details. 4. Select any other settings you need to change in the printer software, then: Windows: Click print your document.

  • Page 27: Customizing Print Settings

    4. On the Advanced dialog box, you can customize these settings: Media Type These settings are the same as the ones you selected on the main printer settings dialog box. You can change them here as you customize your settings, if needed.
  • Page 28 You must set up your operating system, devices, and other software before printing with these settings for best results.

  • Page 29: Managing Color And Preserving Photos

    Color Management with Adobe Photoshop 5.0 If you use Adobe Photoshop 5.0 for editing images and printing them on your EPSON Stylus Photo 750, you need to be careful when selecting a color management method. Both Photoshop 5.0 and your printer software provide color management tools and color profiles for your printer, and if both are used at the same time, you’ll...

  • Page 30: Preserving Photos On Epson Photo Paper

    Depending on the type and intensity of the light your print is exposed to, a print on EPSON Photo Paper may last two or more years before noticeable fading occurs. Fade resistance could decrease in intense light conditions or increase if your print is protected by glass or special laminates.

  • Page 31: Maintaining Your Printer

    “Aligning the Print Head” on page 35 “Cleaning the Printer” on page 35 “Transporting the Printer” on page 36 For more details, see your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual as described on page 11. Cleaning the Print Head If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint, or dots are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head.

  • Page 32: Using The Head Cleaning Utility

    Head Cleaning Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes a little over a minute, during which the printer makes some noise and the P power light flashes. Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than...

  • Page 33: Using The Control Panel

    3. After the P power light stops flashing, print a page to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle. If you’re connected directly to the printer, run a nozzle check. Go to step 4. If you’re printing over a network, open an application and print a document containing black and color data.

  • Page 34: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:...

  • Page 35: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    You can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is either flashing or on. If you perform these steps when both ink out lights are off, the printer cleans the print heads, as described on page 27. If you need to replace an ink cartridge before the lights flash (because the ink is too old, for example), follow the instructions in “Replacing an...
  • Page 36 10. 10. Press the R cleaning button and close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The P power light flashes, and the printer makes various sounds.

  • Page 37: Replacing An Outdated Ink Cartridge

    3. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 4. Press the E load/eject button and hold it down for three seconds until the print head moves to the left and the P power light begins flashing.
  • Page 38 10. 10. Press the E load/eject button and close the printer cover. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The P power light flashes and the printer makes various sounds.

  • Page 39: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 40: Transporting The Printer

    See the unpacking sheet that was packed with your printer. Be sure to keep the printer level as you transport it. If you notice a decline in print quality after transporting the printer, clean the print head (see page 27); if output is...

  • Page 41: Problem Solving

    Then see “Problems and Solutions” on page 40 for solutions to common problems. It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s web site periodically for possible updates to your printer driver. Visit www.epson.com and check the section for your product to see if there is a new driver available for downloading to your computer.
  • Page 42 The P power light is on when the printer is on and ready to print. It flashes when the printer is receiving a print job or performing a maintenance operation, such as cleaning the print head.

  • Page 43: Running A Printer Operation Check

    (shown in “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 30). 5. After it prints the check page, turn off the printer. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer. power...

  • Page 44: Problems And Solutions

    Getting good print quality For more extensive information, check the online help in your printer software or see “Troubleshooting” in the electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual. If none of the suggested solutions solve your problem, see page 46 for help contact information.
  • Page 45 Once you’ve installed Status Monitor 2, make sure background monitoring is turned on. See your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual for details on using Status Monitor 2. , and You need help with the bonus software on your CD-ROM .

  • Page 46: Problems Getting Good Print Quality

    See page 35 for instructions. Check the paper thickness lever position. If it’s in the printer is set for thicker paper or envelopes and your image may have banding. For most papers, set the paper thickness lever to the position.
  • Page 47 Make sure your paper or media meets the specifications listed in your electronic EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Manual. Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 35 for instructions. If your printout contains incorrect characters .
  • Page 48 If your printout is grainy . . . Try using a higher quality paper. Make sure you set the Quality/Speed slider to the Quality printer software; see page 15 (Windows) or page 17 (Macintosh) for instructions. Run the Print Head Alignment Utility. See page 35 for instructions.

  • Page 49: Uninstalling Printer Software

    3, select EPSON Status Monitor 2 6. If you’re using Windows 98 with a USB connection, you need to uninstall the EPSON USB Printer Device software also. Follow steps 3 and 4 again. In step 3, select EPSON USB Printer Devices 7.

  • Page 50: Where To Get Help

    If you need help with your printer or its software, see the contact information in the next section. For help with any of the bonus applications on the EPSON CD-ROM, see “Bonus Software Technical Support” on page 48 for contact information.
  • Page 51 Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) Computer configuration Description of the problem If you need help using another manufacturer’s software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com...

  • Page 52: Bonus Software Technical Support

    Bonus Software Technical Support For technical support on any of the creative applications on the EPSON CD-ROM, contact the software manufacturer as described below. Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro, Contact ArcSoft PhotoBase, and method ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Telephone (510) 440-9901 8:30 (510) 440-1270 Online E-mail: support@arcsoft.com...

  • Page 53: Using Printer Software Diskettes

    If your computer doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, you can download or order printer software diskettes from EPSON, as described in the next section. Once you have your diskettes, follow the steps on page 50 to install the printer software from them.

  • Page 54: Installing Printer Software From Diskettes

    Fax: Send the following information by fax to EPSON at (310) 782-5266: Name and Company name Street address (no P.O. boxes please) City, State and ZIP code Daytime telephone number Payment method (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express) Card number and expiration date Be sure to sign your fax;...

  • Page 55: Installing Macintosh Software

    Then click 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. Your printer software icons appear in the EPSON folder and your printer is set as the Windows default printer. 7. After you install the printer software, repeat steps 4 through 6 to install Status Monitor 2 from its diskettes.

  • Page 57: Configuring For A Windows Network

    If your computer is on a Windows 95 or Windows 98 network and you want other users to share the printer connected to it, you need to: Set up the system connected to the printer (host system) so the printer can be shared Define a path to the printer on each client computer Before following the steps here, make sure you’ve installed the printer software on all...

  • Page 58: Setting Up Client Systems

    To print from DOS applications as well as Windows applications, click the Capture Printer Port button instead of Add Port. Select the printer port in the Device list, then specify its network path. Select Reconnect at logon, then click OK.

  • Page 59: Index

    Documentation, about, 3, 11 to 12 Economy settings, 22 to 23 ECP/DMA mode, 40 Electronic manuals, 11 to 12 ENERGY STAR compliance, 6 Envelopes, 19 EPSON Accessories, 30, 47 help, 46 to 47 papers, 18 to 20 FCC statement, 59 Features, 1...
  • Page 60 Media Type setting, 15, 17, 20 MicroWeave setting, 24 Network configuration, Windows, 53 to 54 Nozzle Check utility, 28 to 30 Paper EPSON special, 18 to 20 loading, 13, 16 problems, 38 tab, 15 Paper thickness lever, 19 Parallel connection, 4...
  • Page 61 1 to 2, 9 to 10, 48 Digital PhotoLab, 1 to 2, 9 to 10 diskettes, 49 to 51 printer, 1 to 2, 13 to 17, 45 problems, 40 to 41 uninstalling, 45 sRGB (standard Red Green Blue) setting, 22,...

  • Page 63: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 64: Copyright Notice

    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
  • Page 65 EPSON Ink Jet Papers Use EPSON’s paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned your printer all of its awards! EPSON’s papers are specially coated to work with EPSON’s quick drying inks. You’ll notice that when prints come out of your printer, you can immediately handle them. There is no drying time, no smearing or smudging, and your image is clean and smooth.

  • Page 66: How To Order Epson Ink And Paper

    (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Ink Cartridges Order these EPSON ink cartridges and use them within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Black ink cartridge S020187...

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