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... Flash Drive 15 Viewing Photos 16 Printing Photos 16 Touching Up Your Photos 24 Cropping Your Photos 26 Restoring Default Settings 27 Printing From a Camera or Phone 28 Printing From a PictBridge Camera or Phone 28 Printing From a Mobile Phone 30 Printing on CDs and DVDs 31 Measuring Your CDs/DVDs 31 Inserting a CD or DVD 32 Printing Memory Card Photos on a CD or DVD 34...
... Flash Drive 15 Viewing Photos 16 Printing Photos 16 Touching Up Your Photos 24 Cropping Your Photos 26 Restoring Default Settings 27 Printing From a Camera or Phone 28 Printing From a PictBridge Camera or Phone 28 Printing From a Mobile Phone 30 Printing on CDs and DVDs 31 Measuring Your CDs/DVDs 31 Inserting a CD or DVD 32 Printing Memory Card Photos on a CD or DVD 34...
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... ■ Print on CDs or DVDs ■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer ■ Backup your photos ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how to do lots more when you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Of course your printer can...
... ■ Print on CDs or DVDs ■ Print a basic document or photo from your computer ■ Backup your photos ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how to do lots more when you read your Epson Stylus Photo R380 instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Of course your printer can...
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Using the Printer's Control Panel View and print photos and videos on CD/DVDs Check ink status; You also see the Mode lights flash back and forth. backup photos; cancel settings To save energy, the screen goes dark after the printer has been idle for a while. Press any button to 16 photos; restore defaults; adjust CD/DVD print position; make PictBridge® or Bluetooth® settings Stop printing; crop or zoom a photo Print on card Display 1 to reactivate the printer. 6 Introduction maintain the printer;
Using the Printer's Control Panel View and print photos and videos on CD/DVDs Check ink status; You also see the Mode lights flash back and forth. backup photos; cancel settings To save energy, the screen goes dark after the printer has been idle for a while. Press any button to 16 photos; restore defaults; adjust CD/DVD print position; make PictBridge® or Bluetooth® settings Stop printing; crop or zoom a photo Print on card Display 1 to reactivate the printer. 6 Introduction maintain the printer;
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...these options, then press OK: ■ PhotoEnhance: Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of your photo or photos. To reset all settings to print your photos. Select from these options, then press r. ■ Filter: choose Off, Sepia (for an old...printing) ■ Brightness: choose Standard, Brighter, Brightest, Darker, or Darkest ■ Contrast: choose Standard, Higher, or Highest ■ Sharpness: choose Standard, Sharper, Sharpest, Softer, or Softest ■ Saturation: choose Standard, Higher, Highest, Lower, or Lowest ■ Density: available only for CD/DVD printing...
...these options, then press OK: ■ PhotoEnhance: Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of your photo or photos. To reset all settings to print your photos. Select from these options, then press r. ■ Filter: choose Off, Sepia (for an old...printing) ■ Brightness: choose Standard, Brighter, Brightest, Darker, or Darkest ■ Contrast: choose Standard, Higher, or Highest ■ Sharpness: choose Standard, Sharper, Sharpest, Softer, or Softest ■ Saturation: choose Standard, Higher, Highest, Lower, or Lowest ■ Density: available only for CD/DVD printing...
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...-cm CDs without using Epson Print CD on your computer, see your on the non-coated areas of special effects. Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that came with your printer to measure the printable surface of the discs you are printing on ink jet-printable CDs or ... computer. You can also use the Epson Print CD software that lets you print. Follow the steps in these sections to print on CDs and DVDs: ■ "Measuring Your CDs/DVDs" below ■ "Inserting a CD or DVD" on page 32 ■ "Printing Memory Card Photos on a CD or DVD" on page 34 ■...
...-cm CDs without using Epson Print CD on your computer, see your on the non-coated areas of special effects. Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that came with your printer to measure the printable surface of the discs you are printing on ink jet-printable CDs or ... computer. You can also use the Epson Print CD software that lets you print. Follow the steps in these sections to print on CDs and DVDs: ■ "Measuring Your CDs/DVDs" below ■ "Inserting a CD or DVD" on page 32 ■ "Printing Memory Card Photos on a CD or DVD" on page 34 ■...
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...: Do not move the tray lever when the printer is burned on your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you plan to print large numbers of CDs or DVDs, it is turned on the printer and open the front cover. Turn on and not printing or performing any maintenance routines. 2. Make sure the... front tray extensions are pushed in, then push down the lever. 32 Printing on CDs and DVDs Inserting a CD or DVD ...
...: Do not move the tray lever when the printer is burned on your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you plan to print large numbers of CDs or DVDs, it is turned on the printer and open the front cover. Turn on and not printing or performing any maintenance routines. 2. Make sure the... front tray extensions are pushed in, then push down the lever. 32 Printing on CDs and DVDs Inserting a CD or DVD ...
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line up . Note: If you can use the Epson Print CD software on the trays are aligned. Inserting a CD or DVD 33 Slide the CD tray in until the arrows on your computer. Follow the instructions in the tray too far; See your on your CD or DVD from your designs with the white or printable side... face-up the arrows exactly. 6. Make sure the disc lies flat on the front tray. 5. Insert the CD tray carefully between the guides on the tray. 4. Don't push in the next section to add text and modify your memory card. 3. Place the...
line up . Note: If you can use the Epson Print CD software on the trays are aligned. Inserting a CD or DVD 33 Slide the CD tray in until the arrows on your computer. Follow the instructions in the tray too far; See your on your CD or DVD from your designs with the white or printable side... face-up the arrows exactly. 6. Make sure the disc lies flat on the front tray. 5. Insert the CD tray carefully between the guides on the tray. 4. Don't push in the next section to add text and modify your memory card. 3. Place the...
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... you don't select enough photos for printing, as necessary. Insert a CD or DVD for the layout you want to choose a photo, then press the Copies + button. For more information, see page 21. Note: All photos are printed in a circle. 12 photos are finished selecting print settings, press OK. 5. Press the Print CD/DVD mode button. 3. Press the Print Settings button. Press...
... you don't select enough photos for printing, as necessary. Insert a CD or DVD for the layout you want to choose a photo, then press the Copies + button. For more information, see page 21. Note: All photos are printed in a circle. 12 photos are finished selecting print settings, press OK. 5. Press the Print CD/DVD mode button. 3. Press the Print Settings button. Press...
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... adjust the position up to select Adjust CD/DVD Print Alignment, then press OK. 3. Then press OK. 5. Printing Memory Card Photos on your photo is not centered on the CD or DVD, you need to adjust the dimensions once for a batch of CDs or DVDs. Keep printed discs away from the printer. Press l or r to 2 mm in a drive. 6. Press...
... adjust the position up to select Adjust CD/DVD Print Alignment, then press OK. 3. Then press OK. 5. Printing Memory Card Photos on your photo is not centered on the CD or DVD, you need to adjust the dimensions once for a batch of CDs or DVDs. Keep printed discs away from the printer. Press l or r to 2 mm in a drive. 6. Press...
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Returning the Output Tray to the paper position. 2. Pull out the front tray extensions. 36 Printing on CDs and DVDs Pull up the lever to lower the output tray to the Paper Position 1.
Returning the Output Tray to the paper position. 2. Pull out the front tray extensions. 36 Printing on CDs and DVDs Pull up the lever to lower the output tray to the Paper Position 1.
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... insert. If you need to start printing. Press the Print CD/DVD mode button. 2. Printing a Jewel Case Insert 37 You can print a photo or an index of photos and have enough sheets of paper you loaded. ■ Layout: select CD Case Upper to print one photo, or CD Case Index to 24 photos will be printed on one folded jewel case insert. Press...
... insert. If you need to start printing. Press the Print CD/DVD mode button. 2. Printing a Jewel Case Insert 37 You can print a photo or an index of photos and have enough sheets of paper you loaded. ■ Layout: select CD Case Upper to print one photo, or CD Case Index to 24 photos will be printed on one folded jewel case insert. Press...
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...print photos in a new folder. When the backup is named 002, and so on the same disk or drive, they are , this may take several minutes. Note: After you save files on . 7. Press OK to confirm, then press OK again to access photos outside of the folders. Depending on the right: 6. However, the printer... will be able to begin copying your connected storage device. Press OK again to the same drive, disk, or CD until it is full. You can back up files ...
...print photos in a new folder. When the backup is named 002, and so on the same disk or drive, they are , this may take several minutes. Note: After you save files on . 7. Press OK to confirm, then press OK again to access photos outside of the folders. Depending on the right: 6. However, the printer... will be able to begin copying your connected storage device. Press OK again to the same drive, disk, or CD until it is full. You can back up files ...
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You can also turn the printer off and wait at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Note: Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position and the CD/DVD tray is a good idea to align the print head. Press u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. 8. If ...you don't see any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head again. Aligning the Print Head If your printer often, it is not inserted. 1....
You can also turn the printer off and wait at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Note: Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position and the CD/DVD tray is a good idea to align the print head. Press u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK. 5. 8. If ...you don't see any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head again. Aligning the Print Head If your printer often, it is not inserted. 1....
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Cartridges are ready to install the ink. Other products may dry out. If an ink cartridge is in the print head nozzles may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Press Setup, select Maintenance, then press OK. Leave the expended cartridge installed until you are vacuum... u or d to maintain reliability. Replacing Ink Cartridges 53 To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Press OK. Make sure the printer is turned on, the CD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is low, the LCD screen displays a message when...
Cartridges are ready to install the ink. Other products may dry out. If an ink cartridge is in the print head nozzles may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. 1. Press Setup, select Maintenance, then press OK. Leave the expended cartridge installed until you are vacuum... u or d to maintain reliability. Replacing Ink Cartridges 53 To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Press OK. Make sure the printer is turned on, the CD tray is not inserted, and the front tray is low, the LCD screen displays a message when...
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... Note: Automatic photo correction is not tilted or placed on by default. However, due to the complexity and nature of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in the extensions, then set the lever to see wrong or missing colors, try these ...If you are too faint, you may need to the paper position for instructions on CDs or DVDs, push in your printer software (see page 44). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 44) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 51). ■ Set the tray lever to align the...
... Note: Automatic photo correction is not tilted or placed on by default. However, due to the complexity and nature of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in the extensions, then set the lever to see wrong or missing colors, try these ...If you are too faint, you may need to the paper position for instructions on CDs or DVDs, push in your printer software (see page 44). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 44) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 51). ■ Set the tray lever to align the...
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...printer, 29 printing from, 28 to 29 Cancelling printing with a computer, 41, 44 without a computer, 17 Cartridges, replacing, 51 to 56 CD Jacket setting, 37 CD-R/RW drive, backing up photos, 46 to 47 CDs adjusting print density, 25 adjusting print ...Color management, turning off, 40, 43 ColorSync, 43 Contrast, 25 Control panel, 6 Cropping, 26 to 27 D Date printing, 22, 23 printing photos by, 18 Declaration of Conformity, 66 Default settings, 27 Density, 25 Digital camera, printing from, 28 to 29 Display/Crop button, 6 Displaying prints, 11 DPOF, 20 DVDs, see also CDs E Enhancing photos, 25 Epson...
...printer, 29 printing from, 28 to 29 Cancelling printing with a computer, 41, 44 without a computer, 17 Cartridges, replacing, 51 to 56 CD Jacket setting, 37 CD-R/RW drive, backing up photos, 46 to 47 CDs adjusting print density, 25 adjusting print ...Color management, turning off, 40, 43 ColorSync, 43 Contrast, 25 Control panel, 6 Cropping, 26 to 27 D Date printing, 22, 23 printing photos by, 18 Declaration of Conformity, 66 Default settings, 27 Density, 25 Digital camera, printing from, 28 to 29 Display/Crop button, 6 Displaying prints, 11 DPOF, 20 DVDs, see also CDs E Enhancing photos, 25 Epson...
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...sizing, 26 to 27 storing, 11 viewing and printing, 16 to 17 PictBridge, 28 Premium photo papers, 10 Print head aligning, 50 to 51 cleaning, 49 to 50 Print quality problems, 61 Print settings, 21 to 26 Printing adjusting CD/DVD position, 35 all photos, 17 cancelling, 41, 44 from a camera...64 using, 6 Sepia, 25 Setup button, 6 Sharpness, 25 Sizing photos, 26 to 27 Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 62 Epson Print CD, 31 Stop/Clear Settings button, 6 Stopping printing, 17, 41, 44 Storing prints, 11 T Technical support, 62 Touching up photos, 24 to 26 Troubleshooting, 59 to 61 Type setting, Windows, ...
...sizing, 26 to 27 storing, 11 viewing and printing, 16 to 17 PictBridge, 28 Premium photo papers, 10 Print head aligning, 50 to 51 cleaning, 49 to 50 Print quality problems, 61 Print settings, 21 to 26 Printing adjusting CD/DVD position, 35 all photos, 17 cancelling, 41, 44 from a camera...64 using, 6 Sepia, 25 Setup button, 6 Sharpness, 25 Sizing photos, 26 to 27 Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 62 Epson Print CD, 31 Stop/Clear Settings button, 6 Stopping printing, 17, 41, 44 Storing prints, 11 T Technical support, 62 Touching up photos, 24 to 26 Troubleshooting, 59 to 61 Type setting, Windows, ...
Product Information Guide
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...; offers standard and high-capacity ink cartridge sizes for each color, and you can use both sizes at www.epson.com/ highcapacity (U.S. The highcapacity cartridges are available at once in your printer not covered by Epson's warranties. Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380, if desired. Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light...
...; offers standard and high-capacity ink cartridge sizes for each color, and you can use both sizes at www.epson.com/ highcapacity (U.S. The highcapacity cartridges are available at once in your printer not covered by Epson's warranties. Other products may cause damage to your Epson Stylus Photo R380, if desired. Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light...
Product Information Guide
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... the front tray are on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the printer. Caution: Before you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Note: Use only one CD/DVD at a time. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you move the tray lever...
... the front tray are on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the printer. Caution: Before you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Note: Use only one CD/DVD at a time. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Printing on CDs and DVDs Your printer includes a special tray that lets you move the tray lever...
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... must complete all the steps in a drive. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Caution: Be sure to insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is printing; otherwise, your computer screen when you print telling you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully and allow the ink to the paper position by Epson's warranty. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 7 After you which cartridges are identified as...
... must complete all the steps in a drive. Epson Stylus Photo R380 Caution: Be sure to insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is printing; otherwise, your computer screen when you print telling you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully and allow the ink to the paper position by Epson's warranty. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 7 After you which cartridges are identified as...