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Set Up the Printer
Install the Ink Cartridges1 Lower the printer’s output tray and open the cover.
Your EPSON Stylus Photo 780 printer comes with the items shown here. Make sure you’ve also got a USB or parallel cable (not included) to connect your printer. See the Windows® or Macintosh® “System Requirements” in the Printer Basics book.
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Remove all the tape and packing material from the inside and outside of your printer. Be sure to check inside and all around the printer for tape and packing materials.
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2 Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps.
• Use the cartridges packed with your printer the first time you install ink cartridges or your printer won’t charge properly.
Don’t place the printer in areas: | Peel off tape and |
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•in direct sunlight or dusty conditions
•with poor ventilation
•near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference, such as a cordless telephone base unit
Follow all the “Important Safety Instructions” listed in the Printer Basics book.
Put On the Paper SupportLocate the paper support slots on the back of the printer above the ports. Position the paper support as shown here, then slide it into the slots. (Don’t place it in the paper feeder.)
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| Connecting to a USB Port |
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1 Make sure the printer and computer are turned off.
2 Connect the | square end of the USB cable to your printer’s |
USB connector and the | flat end of the cable to your |
computer’s USB connector or a first tier USB hub.
If you’re using a USB hub, connect the printer’s cable to the first tier hub or you may experience communication errors. If the printer doesn’t work with the hub, connect it directly to a USB port.
Connecting to a PC Parallel Port1 | Make sure the printer and computer are turned off. |
2 | Connect the larger end of the parallel cable to your printer’s |
| parallel port. Then secure it with the wire clips. |
3 | Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s |
parallel port and secure it as necessary. |
If your computer has multiple parallel ports, connect your printer to the
To use a different port, see your Windows help. Configure your computer to match your printer’s maximum speed by enabling ECP/DMA mode, if possible. See your computer documentation.
Turn On the Printer1 Plug the printer’s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
Don’t use an outlet that can be turned off by a wall switch or timer, or one on the same circuit as a large appliance. This could damage the printer’s power supply.
2 Press the power button to turn on the printer.
The power light flashes and the
error light comes on. The ink cartridge holders move into loading position.
Always use the power button to turn the printer on or off.
Never use an external switch, such as a power strip switch.
| • Install both ink cartridges, and leave them installed for all types of | Cartridges | ||
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| Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. | |||
| If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. | |||
| If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. | |||
3 | Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal | |||
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| • Remove the yellow tape seal from the ink cartridges or you’ll | Ink | ||
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4 | Tilt each cartridge forward slightly as you lower it into its holder. Locate the tabs | |||
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| cartridge clamp. Make sure the tabs are positioned above the hooks. | |||
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| Don’t place the cartridges under the holder clamp hooks; you may damage | |||
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5 | Close the ink cartridge clamps. |
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6 | Press the | ink cartridge replacement button to begin charging the ink | ||
| delivery system, then close the printer cover. | |||
| Charging takes about two minutes. The | power light flashes and the printer | ||
| makes various sounds until it’s finished. Don’t turn off the printer or interrupt | |||
| charging or it will start over, using more ink than necessary. Charging is finished | |||
| when the | power light stops flashing and stays on. | ||
| Never turn off the printer when the | power light is flashing, unless | ||
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the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
