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5Watching Printer MoviesNeed help loading plain or special paper, replacing ink cartridges, or cleaning the print head? Your printer software CD-ROM i

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7Printing from Start to FinishHere’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a photograph or newsletter —from loading the paper to selecting prin

8Follow these guidelines when loading paper: Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side. Load letterhead or

9If you click the print icon on your application’s tool bar instead of selecting Print from the File menu, you may not get the option to change the pr

10 Click OK to return to your application’s Print dialog box.For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Or you can right-clic

11After a moment, the Progress Meter appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing.

12Printing on a MacintoshThis section describes the basic steps for printing on a Macintosh.(To print with Windows, see page 7.)Loading PaperMake sure

13Opening the Printer SoftwareAfter you open your application program and create your document, you’re ready to select your page setup and other print

14Selecting Printer Software SettingsNow open the File menu and click Print. You see the main printer settings dialog box for your application (your d

iiCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by a

15Controlling PrintingOnce you’ve clicked Print, your document begins printing. If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor3 fr

16Using PhotoEnhance, Custom, and Advanced Settings When you’re printing special projects, you can customize your printer software settings, as descri

17To use PhotoEnhance, set the Mode option to PhotoEnhance in your printer settings dialog box.If your photo was taken with a digital camera, select D

18Using Custom Project TypesYour printer software includes custom project types with preset printing options. This lets you quickly select the best se

19Using Advanced SettingsFor maximum control over your project, you can customize your print settings—such as Print Quality and Gamma—and use special

20BorderFree PrintingWith BorderFreeTM printing, you can print your photo with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. A

21Printing a BorderFree Photo in Film Factory First load your paper, as described on page 7. Then follow the steps below for your operating system. If

225. Click the Print Assignment button. You see various printing options:6. Click the Print Size option for your borderless paper size (4 × 6, 5 × 7,

2310. Click the Paper tab.11. Click the No Margins box.12. Select the paper size.Make sure to select Photo Paper 4 × 6 in No Perforations for 4 × 6 in

24Printing on a MacintoshFollow these steps to open an image in Film Factory and print a BorderFree photo:1. Start Film Factory: open the Film Factory

iiiContentsWelcome! 1About Your Software 1About Your Documentation 2Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide 3

256. Click the Print Size option for your borderless paper (4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, or Fit to Media Size for Letter-sized paper). 7. Select Trim to Fit

26You see additional printing options:12. Click the Print icon. You see your printer settings dialog box.13. Select Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Photo

27Printing a BorderFree Photo in PhotoImpression First load your paper, as described on page 7. Then follow the steps below for your operating system.

283. If you want to make any changes to a photo, click Edit to open the edit screen, then make your edits.4. Click Print, then click the Image Printi

299. Click the Paper tab. 10. Click the No Margins box.11. Select the appropriate Paper Size.12. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.13. In th

30Printing on a Macintosh1. Start PhotoImpression: open the PhotoImpression folder and double-click the PhotoImpression icon. You see the main PhotoIm

315. Click the Center Photo checkbox. 6. Click the Printer Setup button on the right side of the screen to display the page setup dialog box.7. Do t

32Printing on Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge first and printable side up. Place them against the right edge of the she

33Using Special PapersHow can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text? Always use EPSON’s ink jet papers. Instructions f

34Selecting the Correct Media TypeYour printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That’s why the

ivMaintaining Your Printer 35Cleaning the Print Head 35Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 37Replacing an Ink Cartridge 37Ink Cartridge Precautions

35Maintaining Your PrinterThis section describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best and preparation steps for moving your

362. If you have an application running, access the printer settings dialog box as described on page 8 (Windows) or page 13 (Macintosh).Or, with Windo

37Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complet

38Before you replace a cartridge, be sure to read these sections: “Ink Cartridge Precautions” below “Determining Which Cartridge to Replace” belowInk

39Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure,

406. Tilt the new cartridge forward slightly as you place it over the holder.Locate the tabs at the back of the cartridge. Rest the tabs on top of the

41Aligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to

42Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer

434. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.5. Push in the output tra

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vRequirements and Notices 57Windows System Requirements 57Macintosh System Requirements 58ENERGY STAR Compliance 58Important Safety Instructions

45Problem SolvingThis section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems. First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” on page 46 to

46Diagnosing Printer ProblemsYou can diagnose some problems by checking the printer’s control panel lights, as described below, or running a printer c

47Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. Follow these

48Problems and SolutionsBelow are some troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your printer, installing software, getting good print

49Printing ProblemsOnly the Ppower light is on, but nothing prints. Make sure the interface cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the s

50Print Quality ProblemsYou see banding (light lines). The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 35 for instructions. Make sure the Media Typ

51Your printout is faint or has gaps. The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 35 for instructions. The ink cartridges may be old or low on

52Problems with Paper FeedingToo many copies are printing.Make sure that neither the Copies setting in your printer software, nor the Copies setting i

53Miscellaneous Printout ProblemsThe margins are incorrect. Make sure the paper settings in your printer software are correct for your paper size. See

54Uninstalling and Reinstalling Printer SoftwareWindows1. Double-click My Computer, then double-click the Control Panel icon.2. Double-click Add/Remov

1Welcome!Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 780 printer is the smart choice for your home or home office. Print beautiful, borderless, 6-color photo-quality pri

55Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your printer or its software, including EPSON Software Film Factory, see the contact information below. For h

56You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. s

57Requirements and NoticesThis chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other important information.Windows Syste

58Macintosh System RequirementsTo use your printer and its software, your system should have: An Apple® iMac™ series, Power Macintosh,® G3, or G4 wit

59Important Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effective

60 Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liqu

61FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs

62Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the EPSON printer c

1EPSON Ink Jet Papers and Ink CartridgesUse EPSON paper and inks to get the same photo quality results that have earned EPSON’s printers all of their

How To Order EPSON Ink and PaperTo order EPSON ink cartridges and paper from EPSON, call (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com

2About Your DocumentationTo set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here poster. This Printer Basics book contains instructions on

63IndexNumerics360 dpi Ink Jet Paper, 34AAccessories, 56Advanced settings, 19Aligning print head, 41Automatic mode, 9, 14BBackground printing, 15Bandi

64HHead Cleaning utility, 35 to 36HelpEPSON, 55 to 56photo software, 56printer movies, 5High Speed setting, 49High-resolution images, 16, 51IICM (Imag

65Printercable, 57, 58check, 47cleaning, 42control panel, 35, 46 to 47maintaining, 35 to 42movies, 5noise, 48 to 49parts, 45problems, 45 to 53status,

3Viewing Your Electronic Reference GuideYour printer software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your printer. The manual is in HTML fo

4When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen:Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents.After expanding the table of c