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Contents

Maintaining Your RX700

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Replacing Ink Cartridges

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Checking the Ink Supply

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Purchasing Ink Cartridges

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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

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Checking and Cleaning and Print Head

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Checking the Print Head

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Cleaning the Print Head

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Aligning the Print Head

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Solving Problems

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Problems and Solutions

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Setup and Software Installation Problems

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Printing and Copying Problems

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Print Quality Problems

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Paper Feed Problems

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Scanning Problems

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Scan Quality Problems

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RX700 Screen Problems

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Where To Get Help

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Epson Support

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Other Software Technical Support

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Notices

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Important Safety Instructions

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Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

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LCD Panel Safety Instructions

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FCC Compliance Statement

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Declaration of Conformity

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NERGY

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Compliance

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Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

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Index

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Summary of Contents for Stylus Photo RX700 Series

Page 1: ...RX700 ALL IN ONE PHOTO CENTER ALL IN ONE PHOTO CENTER Basics ...

Page 2: ...ners and ink jet printers like conventional photocopiers and cameras can be misused by improper copying or printing of copyrighted material While some countries laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital...

Page 3: ... 21 Scanning and Printing Your Photos 22 Cropping a Photo 24 Restoring Color From Faded Slides Negatives and Photos 25 Restoring Slides or Negatives 25 Restoring 4 6 Photos 26 Making Prints From Your Digital Camera 27 Compatible Memory Cards 27 Inserting Your Camera s Memory Card 28 Quick Printing of 4 6 inch Snapshots 29 Custom Printing Your Photos 30 Selecting Your Paper and Making the Correct P...

Page 4: ... Print CD 49 Designing CDs and DVDs 49 Printing Your Design 52 Adjusting the Print Position 52 Adjusting the Print Density 54 Printing a CD DVD Without a Computer 55 Using a Printed Image 55 Printing From a Memory Card 56 Adjusting the Print Position 57 Creating a Jewel Case Insert 58 Scanning to a Memory Card 61 Inserting a Memory Card 61 Scanning a Photo 62 Scanning Film or Slides 63 Saving and ...

Page 5: ...tions 75 Setup and Software Installation Problems 75 Printing and Copying Problems 76 Print Quality Problems 78 Paper Feed Problems 80 Scanning Problems 81 Scan Quality Problems 81 RX700 Screen Problems 82 Where To Get Help 83 Epson Support 83 Other Software Technical Support 84 Notices 85 Important Safety Instructions 85 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 86 LCD Panel Safety Instructions 87 FCC Co...

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Page 7: ...ul designs directly on your disks Dual paper paths that let you keep plain paper in the front tray for everyday printing while using the rear sheet feeder for Epson specialty papers 2 5 inch Epson PhotoFineTM display for brilliantly clear previews of your photos About Your Manuals To set up your RX700 and install its software see the Start Here sheet For copying printing and scanning when using th...

Page 8: ...idelines when reading this manual 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 product Tips contain hints for better copying scanning and printing ...

Page 9: ...lides and negatives If your photos are old and faded you can bring them back to life with Color Restoration See these sections Loading Paper on page 10 Copying Text and Graphics on page 14 Copying a Photo on page 16 Making Prints From Slides or Negatives on page 19 Restoring Color From Faded Slides Negatives and Photos on page 25 ...

Page 10: ...is for loading letter size plain paper only 8 5 11 inch photocopier paper You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper in the front tray Caution All other types of paper must be loaded in the rear sheet feeder see page 12 1 Open the front cover 2 Fan a stack of paper up to 150 sheets then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges 3 Load the paper Align it with the line on the yellow sticker being...

Page 11: ...oading Paper 11 Caution Do not push the paper in too far Make sure the paper is stacked evenly 4 Slide the edge guide against the left side of the paper 5 Extend the output tray Too far in Edges not even ...

Page 12: ...ection see the inside back cover for suggestions or check online at www epsonstore com Note Load specialty Epson papers in the rear sheet feeder only Plain paper may also be loaded in the rear sheet feeder but you have to specify Plain Back as the Paper Type when printing see page 15 Epson paper is designed to work with Epson printers and ink If you use different brands you may not get the results...

Page 13: ... follow any instructions that came with it For example some types of paper should be loaded only one sheet at a time See your on screen Reference Guide for details To ensure good results always Load paper short edge first Load paper with the printable side up it s usually whiter or brighter Check the RX700 s Paper Type setting before printing to make sure it matches the type of paper you ve loaded...

Page 14: ...r in the front tray instead of plain paper 1 Press the POn button to turn on the RX700 2 Load several sheets of letter size 8 5 11 inch paper in the front or back tray as described on page 10 Remember you can load plain paper in either tray but other types of paper must be loaded in back 3 Open the scanner lid and place your document face down as shown 4 Close the scanner lid Tip If the edges of y...

Page 15: ...the Paper Type Quality Make quick copies Draft or quality copies of text and graphics Text 7 To change the number of copies from 1 to 99 use the and buttons 8 To resize the original highlight Zoom In Out and press OK Use the and buttons to resize the original from 25 to 400 Use Auto Fit Page to automatically fit the copy to the selected paper size To print your copy at its original size select Act...

Page 16: ...inal on the scanner glass see page 14 3 Press the Copy button You see this screen 4 Use the u d l r arrow buttons to select these settings Copy Layout Select Borderless to print your photo without white borders around the edges To copy your original with a 1 8 inch 3 mm white margin select Copy w Borders See page 18 for more layout options Paper Type Select the setting for the type of paper you ve...

Page 17: ...ress the x Color button Your photo is printed To cancel printing press the y Stop button Tip For best results press the x Color button even if you re printing black and white photos Color inks can be combined for improved results over black ink alone If you need to make your prints lighter or darker press the Options button and adjust the Copy Density Press OK when done to apply the setting Epson ...

Page 18: ...hese layout options then press OK Copy Layout setting Result Repeat Copy Auto Prints a photo at actual size as many times as it will fit on one sheet Repeat Copy 4 9 or 16 Prints a photo multiple times on one sheet select 4 9 or 16 photos per sheet 2 up Copy Copies two originals onto one sheet After placing the first original on the RX700 press the x Color or x B W button Repeat for the second cop...

Page 19: ...of these special Epson papers Premium Glossy Photo Paper available in sizes perfect for displaying in your photo album or sharing with family and friends ColorLife Photo Paper lets you create framable fade resistant portraits with a beautiful satin finish Removing the Document Mat and Film Holder 1 Open the scanner lid and remove the document mat 2 If you ve stored the film holder in the scanner l...

Page 20: ...n you close the lid 2 Place your slides in the film holder as shown Note The photos should be mirror imaged when viewed from overhead The shinier side of the film faces down the duller side faces up To avoid cropping of your photos always place your slides with the wider part of the film width wise on the glass in landscape orientation Continue with the steps on page 22 to scan and print your phot...

Page 21: ...ier side of the film faces down the duller side faces up 3 Replace the film strip cover 4 Fit the holder s tabs into the two small holes at the rear edge of the glass Make sure the film strip is in the middle of the glass not at the rear edge to align it with the fluorescent lamp when you close the lid Continue with the steps in the next section to scan and print your photos Film strip is in middl...

Page 22: ...he scanner lid 2 Press the Slides Negatives button You see the screen below Note Do not press the Copy button or the film holder will be printed instead of the film 3 Select Custom Print then press OK You see this screen 4 Select Photo Single then press OK ...

Page 23: ...nd letter size Whether you print with or without borders your photos will be slightly cropped because 35 mm film has different proportions than those of the paper you re printing on 6 If you would like change the print quality or color saturation press the Options button Change any settings as needed then press OK 7 Select the film type you ve loaded If you re scanning slides select Color slide If...

Page 24: ... can crop out the rest of the photo Then you can print just the main subject by itself 1 Load the type of paper you want to print with 2 Press the Slides Negatives button 3 Select Custom Print then press OK 4 Select Crop Print then press OK 5 Adjust the print settings for the type of paper you loaded see page 31 and your desired layout then press OK 6 Select the film type you ve loaded If you re s...

Page 25: ...o start printing Restoring Color From Faded Slides Negatives and Photos If you have slides negatives or 4 6 inch photos that have become faded over time you can restore their color with Color Restoration Note You can also restore color to photos as large as letter size when you scan them to your computer See your on screen Reference Guide for details Restoring Slides or Negatives To restore color ...

Page 26: ...igning them with the edges of the glass as shown Then press OK Note If the edges of your photos are important slide them about 1 8 inch away from the edges of the glass to ensure that the entire photo is copied 4 Load one or more sheets up to 20 of Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper 5 Select the Paper Size of the paper you loaded turn Restoration ON and then press OK Your photos are scanned 6 Use th...

Page 27: ...e If your camera supports DPOFTM Digital Print Order Format you can select which photos to print directly from your camera see page 34 You can also create photo greeting cards that combine one of your favorite photos and a personal handwritten message see page 43 Compatible Memory Cards You can use the following types of memory cards with your Stylus Photo RX700 Requires an adapter CompactFlashTM ...

Page 28: ...o more than 999 photos on the card you can have additional photos but the printer can read only the first 999 Inserting Your Camera s Memory Card 1 Open the memory card slot cover 2 Make sure the memory card light next to the card slots is off and all the slots are empty Then insert your card as shown Open cover CompactFlash or Microdrive bottom MemoryStick SD or MMC middle SmartMedia or xD top ...

Page 29: ...ew and select the photos you want to print from the RX700 screen Follow these steps to make beautiful 4 6 inch borderless prints quickly and easily You ll need to have some 4 6 inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper before starting 1 Load up to 20 sheets of 4 6 inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in the rear sheet feeder 2 Press the Memory Card button 3 Select Basic Print 4 6 then press OK You se...

Page 30: ...m the RX700 screen Depending on how you want to display your photos you can choose from various sizes and types of Epson paper to get just the results you want See page 31 for some suggestions 1 Press the Memory Card button 2 Select Custom Print then press OK 3 Select Photo Single to print one photo per sheet To use a multi photo layout select Photo Multi 4 Use the u d l r arrow buttons to select ...

Page 31: ...sults over black ink alone If part of your photo is cut off when you print select with Border as the Layout setting and turn off Fit to Frame see page 37 Selecting Your Paper and Making the Correct Paper Type Setting Whether you re printing snapshots or enlargements Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper is ideal for displaying your most cherished photos It s available in 4 6 5 7 8 10 and 8 11 inch size...

Page 32: ...Plain Back Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron On Transfer Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Plain Back Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Photo Stickers Epson Ink Jet Transparencies Prem Glossy Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson ColorLife Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper SemiGloss Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper ...

Page 33: ...he paper available only with Epson photo paper in these sizes 4 6 inch 5 7 inch 8 10 inch and letter size with Border your photo prints with a 1 8 inch 3 mm white margin around the edge Greeting your photo prints with a border on the lower half of the sheet so you can fold it and make a greeting card Upper 1 2 your photo prints without a border on the top half of the sheet 2 up two photos per shee...

Page 34: ...rn to viewing one photo per screen 2 To select photos one by one use the u d l r arrow buttons to select each photo and the and buttons to select the number of copies Press OK when done making your selections Continue with step 8 3 To select a range of photos press the Options button You see this screen 4 Highlight Select Range then press OK Note You can also select or deselect all the photos on t...

Page 35: ...the RX700 2 Press the Memory Card button 3 Use the u and d buttons to highlight Basic Print 4 x6 or Custom Print then press OK 4 For Custom Print select Photo Single to print one photo per sheet or Photo Multi to print multiple photos per sheet then press OK Select your print settings as needed then press OK 5 When your first photo is displayed press the Options button You see this screen 6 Select...

Page 36: ...4 hour system 21 00 or None no time printed Quality Select Normal Photo or Best Photo Filter Choose Sepia to print your photos with a sepia brown tone or B W to print in monochrome black and white Auto Correct P I M and Exif use your camera s PRINT Image MatchingTM or Exif Print settings these options are automatically selected when your pictures contain P I M or Exif data PhotoEnhance adjusts the...

Page 37: ...s layouts so be sure to select with Borders as the Layout setting Bidirectional Increases the print speed when turned On Select Off to improve the print quality but your photos print more slowly Restoring Default Settings If you want to reset the print and copy settings to the RX700 s original settings follow these steps 1 Press the Setup button 2 Use the u and d buttons to choose Restore to Facto...

Page 38: ...right white finish looks and feels like traditional photography paper Ideal for printing your most cherished photos Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper letter size Reduced glare finish looks and feels like traditional photography paper Ideal for printing portraits or scenic color photos Epson Glossy Photo Paper 4 6 inch letter size For vivid lifelike photos lighter weight paper perfect for everyda...

Page 39: ...m All Photos or just the most recent ones Latest 30 Latest 60 or Latest 90 6 Press the OK button to print the index Note To cancel printing press the y Stop button If there are a lot of photos on your card allow time for them to be processed before printing begins Selecting Photos From the Index Sheet Follow these steps to print selected photos from the index sheet 1 Load the type of paper you wan...

Page 40: ... 5 On the control panel make sure Scan Index Sheet is highlighted then press the OK button The sheet is scanned and your photos are printed Note To cancel printing press the y Stop button If you have more than one index sheet wait for the RX700 to finish printing Then repeat the steps above to scan and print from each additional sheet If you loaded this paper Choose one of these options Epson Prem...

Page 41: ...eave a card in the RX700 photos will be read from that card instead of the card in your camera 2 Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the EXT I F port on the front of the Stylus Photo RX700 3 If necessary turn on the Stylus Photo RX700 and your camera After a moment the RX700 reads and counts your photos 4 Load the type of paper you want to print on see page 31 5 Press the Setup but...

Page 42: ...patibility of any cameras Cropping a Photo If you have a photo with a subject in it you want to emphasize you can crop out the rest of the photo Then you can print just the main subject by itself Note You can crop and print only one photo at a time Cropping does not change the original file on your memory card it changes only the way the photo is printed 1 Load the type of paper you want to print ...

Page 43: ...ly create photo greeting cards that combine one of your favorite photos and a personal handwritten message After printing your cards send them to family and friends for the holidays or other special occasions First you ll select your photo and print a template selection sheet on plain paper When you re ready to print your cards you ll need to load one of these papers Paper Description Epson Premiu...

Page 44: ... steps to print your cards 1 Load the type of paper you want to print on in the rear sheet feeder You can choose any of the papers listed in the table on page 43 2 On the template selection sheet use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the ovals and make your selections Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight letter size Heavyweight ultra smooth bright white finish great for printing non glare photos Epson Doub...

Page 45: ...at the bottom of the sheet add a message to be printed on the card beside your photo You can write a note or make a drawing with different colors if you like If you loaded this paper Choose one of these options Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Prem Glossy Letter Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double Sided Matte Paper Matte Letter Epson Photo Paper Epson Glo...

Page 46: ...igned with the left edge of the glass 5 Close the scanner lid 6 Make sure Scan Template and Print Greeting Card is highlighted then press the OK button The sheet is scanned and your cards are printed Note To cancel printing press the y Stop button 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC Top edge of sheet Left edge of glass ...

Page 47: ...rface from your local retailer or a web site such as www pcmall com www cdw com www warehouse com www zones com www macconnection com and www pcconnection com The EPSON Print CD software included with your RX700 makes it easy to print CDs and DVDs Import your own photos add text and modify your designs with a variety of special effects If you re not using a computer you can also print photos and d...

Page 48: ...nt large numbers of disks it s a good idea to print a small sample then wait a day and check the quality to make sure it is satisfactory Caution Use only CDs or DVDs designed for printing with ink jet printers 1 Turn on the RX700 and open the front cover 2 Press the 5 open tab The CD DVD guide slides out 3 Place your disk on the CD DVD tray with the label surface up Note For small 8 cm disks place...

Page 49: ...ote Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the software Designing CDs and DVDs 1 Start EPSON Print CD Windows Click Start Programs or All Programs EPSON Print CD EPSON Print CD Mac OS X Open the Applications folder then open the EPSON Print CD folder and select EPSON Print CD Note When you first open EPSON Print CD on Macintosh OS X it may take several minutes depending on your...

Page 50: ...r where your images are stored select the one you want and click Open Note In Windows if you have already chosen a background you see a different screen Click Select Image to choose a new background 4 To modify the template or enhance your background image click the background icon You can adjust the brightness contrast and gamma or apply mosaic blur or special color effects as follows Windows Cli...

Page 51: ...Click the text button In the Text Settings window type your text then use any of the options in the window to format it You can also use options in the Color Settings and Object Settings windows 6 To curve a single line of text click the text in the main window then drag the red handle up or down Then adjust it using the other handles that appear 7 When you re finished choose Save as from the File...

Page 52: ... the Print Position below and Adjusting the Print Density on page 54 Adjusting the Print Position If your printed images and text are not centered or positioned the way you want you may need to adjust the printing position Use the blank cardboard check disk included with your RX700 or an extra CD 1 Place the check disk or an extra CD on the CD tray and insert it into the printer as described on pa...

Page 53: ...d B as shown You ll need a metric ruler with millimeters for these measurements 7 Open the File menu and select Adjust Print Position You see a screen like this 8 Make sure Enter Values Windows or Value Entry Macintosh is checked Input the A distance in the Height Top or Top Space box Enter the B distance in the Width Right or Right Space box 9 Click OK to save the measurements Enter measurements ...

Page 54: ...eck Pattern Macintosh 5 Click Print 6 After the pattern is printed examine the print and make the Print Color Correction Windows or Color Correction Macintosh setting lighter or darker as necessary You can print three density patterns on one disk Each pattern is printed in a different location 7 After the first pattern is printed adjust the setting then repeat steps 4 through 6 selecting Second or...

Page 55: ...eps to copy a photo or other printed image onto your disk 1 Place the design you want to copy on the scanner glass see page 14 The image is automatically cropped and resized to fit on the disk 2 Press the Copy button then select CD Copy as the Copy Layout 3 Select Text as the Quality setting 4 Press the x Color button to copy in color or the x B W button to copy in grayscale Your disk is printed T...

Page 56: ...desired 1 up to print one image on your disk 4 up to print four images on your disk such as your family vacation photos 12 up to print twelve images on your disk Note If you wish to print with stronger colors increase the Density setting Disks from different manufacturers absorb ink differently so increasing this setting may not produce satisfactory results with some brands 5 Press OK when done ma...

Page 57: ...button to print in color or the x B W button to print in grayscale Your disk is printed To cancel printing press the y Stop button 8 When printing is complete pull the tray out of the printer and let the disk dry fully before handling it Adjusting the Print Position If your printed image is not centered on the CD or DVD you can adjust its printing position 1 If necessary print a test sample using ...

Page 58: ... Jewel Case Insert You can use a photo on your camera s memory card to print a jewel case insert that matches your printed CD or DVD 1 Insert a memory card see page 28 2 Press the Memory Card button select Custom Print and press OK 3 Select CD Jacket then press OK 4 Select the setting for the type of paper you ve loaded see page 31 5 Select one of these Layout options Jewel Case Upper 1 2 to print...

Page 59: ... to select how many copies of it you d like Press OK when done 8 At the preview screen press the x Color button to print in color or the x B W button to print in grayscale Your insert is printed To cancel printing press the y Stop button 9 After the insert finishes printing use the crop marks on the sheet as guides for cutting out the insert in the shape of a rectangle Then fold the rectangle in h...

Page 60: ...60 Printing on CDs and DVDs ...

Page 61: ... screen Reference Guide See these sections Inserting a Memory Card below Scanning a Photo on page 62 Scanning Film or Slides on page 63 Inserting a Memory Card You can scan to any compatible type of card listed on page 27 Caution Do not insert more than one card at a time Wait for the memory card light to stop flashing before removing your card or turning off the RX700 or you may lose data on the ...

Page 62: ...he card Any data stored on the card will be erased Scanning a Photo After inserting a memory card follow these steps to scan a photo to the card and save it in JPEG format 1 Open the scanner lid 2 Place your photo face down on the glass in the upper left corner as shown Tip Slide your photo about 1 8 inch away from the edges of the glass to ensure that the edges of your photo are copied 3 Close th...

Page 63: ...confirmation screen Note the name given to your image and its location on the card Caution Do not remove the card or turn off the Stylus Photo RX700 while the memory card light is flashing or you may lose data Scanning Film or Slides After inserting a memory card see page 61 you can scan film or slides to the card and save your photos in JPEG format Follow these steps 1 Open the scanner lid and re...

Page 64: ...he l and r arrow buttons to highlight each photo While a photo is highlighted use the and buttons to select it for scanning A check mark appears in the box for each selected photo 8 When you re done selecting photos press OK 9 Choose Normal for good quality or Photo for best quality as the Quality option 10 Press the x Color button Your photos are scanned and saved to the epscan folder on your mem...

Page 65: ...ng Photos to Your Computer Before using this feature with Windows 98 or Me make sure you ve installed your Stylus Photo RX700 software as described on the Start Here sheet this automatically installs the necessary USB storage software 1 Make sure your Stylus Photo RX700 is turned on and connected to your computer 2 Insert a memory card as described on page 28 If you ll be copying to the card make ...

Page 66: ...out losing your originals Once your photos are stored this way you can retrieve them at any time for printing see page 67 To save photos you need a storage device such as a USB thumb drive flash memory device recordable CD R RW drive with a USB connection or a 100MB or 250MB Iomega Zip drive available at many computer stores The CD ROM or Zip drive must receive power from an external power supply ...

Page 67: ... take several minutes 7 When you re done copying photos make sure the memory card light is not flashing and then remove the card Note When backing up photos to a CD R RW the Stylus Photo RX700 creates a folder for each backup session You can store multiple backup sessions on a CD R RW Caution Once the backup starts do not disconnect the cable or interrupt the process or you may lose data If you ne...

Page 68: ...rd Be sure to remove any cards before unplugging the USB cable from your RX700 Caution Do not eject a card while the memory card light is flashing or without performing the steps described below or you may lose data on the card Be sure all cards have been removed before unplugging the USB cable 1 On a Macintosh drag the memory card icon from your desktop to the trash If you re using Windows XP or ...

Page 69: ...is icon in the upper right corner of the Copy or Preview screens to check ink status When a cartridge is more than six months old print quality may decline If necessary try cleaning the print head as described on page 72 If printouts still don t look their best you may need to replace the cartridge Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply do the following 1 Press the Setup button to enter ...

Page 70: ...ller 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 Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them thoroughly with water Caut...

Page 71: ...ed low on ink or empty 1 Open the cartridge covers 2 Remove the cartridge you need to replace Press in to release it then pull it out of its slot Dispose of the cartridge carefully 3 Unwrap the new cartridge 4 Insert the cartridge so it clicks into place If you need to replace any other cartridges repeat steps 2 through 4 before continuing ...

Page 72: ...int head nozzles which can become clogged if you don t use the printer for a long time Tip It s a good idea to turn on your RX700 at least once a month to maintain good print quality Checking the Print Head You can print a nozzle check pattern to see if any print head nozzles are clogged or to check the results after cleaning the print head 1 Make sure plain letter size paper is loaded in the fron...

Page 73: ...he or Help button on your printer settings screen for instructions on running the print head cleaning utility 1 Make sure the Stylus Photo RX700 is turned on but not printing 2 Press the Setup button 3 Use the u and d buttons to select Head Cleaning 4 Press the OK button then press OK again to start cleaning Cleaning takes about a minute and you see a message on the RX700 screen indicating that cl...

Page 74: ... page 10 3 Press the Setup button select Head Alignment then press the OK button 4 Press OK again to print the alignment pattern 5 Examine the printout For each section 1 through 4 circle the box with the least amount of streaking light or dark vertical lines You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe 6 On the RX700 screen use the l and r buttons to select the number of the circled box in sec...

Page 75: ...below if you re having trouble using your RX700 Setup and Software Installation Problems The Stylus Photo RX700 makes noise after you turn it on Make sure the scanner lock is in the unlocked position as shown on the Start Here sheet After releasing it turn off the RX700 wait a moment then turn it back on It is normal for the RX700 to make whirring sounds after you turn it on The Stylus Photo RX700...

Page 76: ...us USB Controller is working properly in Device Manager see your Windows help system for details If you see an error message or the software doesn t install correctly on Windows XP or Windows 2000 you may not have software installation privileges Log in as necessary See your Windows documentation or contact your system administrator for help If you re printing over a network see your on screen Ref...

Page 77: ... prints check the following Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to your computer and the RX700 If you re using a USB hub try connecting the RX700 directly to your computer s USB port instead Make sure the Stylus Photo RX700 is selected in your application or as the Windows default printer Run a nozzle check as described on page 72 If the check page prints make sure your RX700 software is...

Page 78: ...g with Epson paper Make sure the paper is loaded in the rear sheet feeder with the printable side face up Your printout is blurry or smeared Make sure your paper isn t damp or curled Use Epson paper for proper saturation and absorption of Epson inks Load it with the printable side face up in the rear sheet feeder Select the correct paper type setting for the paper you loaded see page 32 If you cha...

Page 79: ... it at a higher resolution or try printing it at a smaller size You see wrong or missing colors Clean the print head see page 72 for instructions The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink see page 69 Select the correct paper type setting for the paper you loaded see page 32 If the RX700 runs out of paper during a print job load additional sheets as soon as possible or the colors of your next cop...

Page 80: ...ams in the front paper tray The front paper tray is designed for loading plain photocopier letter size paper Load other types or sizes of paper such as Epson photo paper in the rear sheet feeder Don t push the paper in too far Align it with the line on the yellow sticker see page 10 Fan the stack of paper and then tap it on a desk to even the edges Make sure the edges remain even after loading in ...

Page 81: ... the TWAIN source in your application If you see your Stylus Photo RX700 in the Windows Control Panel but you can t scan see the on screen Reference Guide to uninstall the software Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to reinstall it Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in the on screen Reference Guide If you re scanning a large photo or at a high resolution your com...

Page 82: ...s at the edges Move your photo in about 1 8 inch from the edges of the scanner glass If the edges of your photo are light in color the RX700 may not be able to detect them properly Change the Scan Area setting to Max area see page 63 If you re scanning from your computer using EPSON Scan select Home Mode or Professional Mode instead of Full Auto Mode and then select the scan area manually RX700 Sc...

Page 83: ...ll please have the following information ready Product name Epson Stylus Photo RX700 Product serial number located on the back Proof of purchase and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem 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 documentatio...

Page 84: ... 800 463 7766 To purchase online visit www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for reseller referral Other Software Technical Support Software Telephone Online and E mail ArcSoft PhotoImpression 510 440 9901 8 30 AM to 5 30 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Fax 510 440 1270 www arcsoft com en support support arcsoft com ...

Page 85: ... outlet s ampere rating Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Keep your Stylus Photo RX700 and computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity shocks or vibrations or dust Leave enough room around the Stylus Photo...

Page 86: ...spose of according to local state or federal laws Do not remove the memory card or turn off this product while the computer and memory card are communicating when the memory card light is flashing Use only memory cards compatible with the Stylus Photo RX700 See the documentation for your memory card for specific instructions about how to use the card Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Leave the ink...

Page 87: ...es in a cool dark place Store each ink cartridge so that the bottom of its package faces down After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it If you remove an ink cartridge for later use protect the ink supply area from dirt and store it in the same environment as the Stylus Photo RX700 There is a valv...

Page 88: ...ing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certi...

Page 89: ...expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Multi Function Pr...

Page 90: ... 5 working days of receipt of the replacement Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one If your printer is being repaired Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be repaired and sent back to you You are responsible for packing...

Page 91: ...A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY...

Page 92: ...92 Notices ...

Page 93: ...rect 79 restoration 25 to 26 Contact sheet 38 to 40 Contrast 36 Copies darkening 15 17 enlarging 15 17 lightening 15 17 reducing 15 17 sizes 15 17 Copy density 15 17 layout 18 quality 15 17 settings 15 to 17 Copy Options button 17 18 23 Copying layout options 18 paper type 16 to 17 photos 16 to 17 slides and negatives 19 to 24 text and graphics 14 to 15 Cropping 23 24 to 25 37 42 to 43 Cut off pri...

Page 94: ... 68 Fluorescent lamp 20 21 G Gaps in prints 79 Grainy printouts 79 Greeting cards 43 to 46 H Help 83 to 84 High Speed setting 78 I Image quality problems 81 to 82 Incorrect colors 79 Index sheet 38 to 40 Ink cartridges checking levels 69 to 70 low or empty 69 to 70 part numbers 70 purchasing 70 84 replacing 69 to 72 safety instructions 70 86 to 87 Ink levels 69 Ink nozzle check 72 to 73 Installing...

Page 95: ...oImpression ArcSoft 84 Photos cropping 24 to 25 42 to 43 placing on glass 14 position problems 82 restoring color in 25 to 26 scanning to memory card 62 to 64 supported file types 28 transferring to computer 65 to 66 PictBridge 41 Print CD software EPSON 47 to 54 Print head aligning 74 cleaning 73 PRINT Image Matching 36 Print position CD DVD 52 to 53 57 to 58 Print quality 15 17 23 Printing CDs a...

Page 96: ...roblems 75 to 76 Sharpness 36 Sleep mode 82 Slides printing from 19 to 24 printing problems 77 scanning problems 81 scanning to memory card 63 to 64 Slideshow 34 Slow printing or copying 77 Smears 78 Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression 84 EPSON Print CD 47 to 54 installation problems 75 to 76 Solving problems 75 to 84 Stopping printing 15 17 24 30 31 Supplies ordering 84 Support 83 to 84 T Technical ...

Page 97: ...o purchase online visit www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for reseller referral Epson Ink Cartridges Black T559120 Cyan T559220 Light Cyan T559520 Magenta T559320 Light Magenta T559620 Yellow T559420 Paper name Size Part number Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041586 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041062 A4 8 3 x...

Page 98: ...o purchase online visit www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for reseller referral Epson Ink Cartridges Black T559120 Cyan T559220 Light Cyan T559520 Magenta T559320 Light Magenta T559620 Yellow T559420 Paper name Size Part number Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041586 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041062 A4 8 3 x...

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