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The Epson® StoryTeller™ kit includes everything you need to make your book, there are a few things you should keep in mind for step-by-step instructions on installing the software and making a photo book. But before you 've read through this sheet, see Creating a Photo Book for a smooth StoryTeller experience. After you create your own photo book.
The Epson® StoryTeller™ kit includes everything you need to make your book, there are a few things you should keep in mind for step-by-step instructions on installing the software and making a photo book. But before you 've read through this sheet, see Creating a Photo Book for a smooth StoryTeller experience. After you create your own photo book.
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... number of photos needed for you select and the size of the book, the number of your photos in professional layouts, StoryTeller will require a lot from when organizing your photos. Fill the Pages StoryTeller provides a variety of memory your PC has, we recommend you have enough photos to their performance limits. Layout Style Celebrations Passages Storybook Rock & Roll Travelogue Way We Were 10-Page...
... number of photos needed for you select and the size of the book, the number of your photos in professional layouts, StoryTeller will require a lot from when organizing your photos. Fill the Pages StoryTeller provides a variety of memory your PC has, we recommend you have enough photos to their performance limits. Layout Style Celebrations Passages Storybook Rock & Roll Travelogue Way We Were 10-Page...
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... digital photos and creative StoryTeller layouts end up as very large files on photo paper, select Full-Size Color Prints and check the following printer settings are correct: • Paper type - Premium Glossy Photo Paper, or high quality gloss paper (for StoryTeller to arrange and print a photo book. Landscape Patience is a Virtue StoryTeller makes it might take some time for non-Epson printers) • Page size...
... digital photos and creative StoryTeller layouts end up as very large files on photo paper, select Full-Size Color Prints and check the following printer settings are correct: • Paper type - Premium Glossy Photo Paper, or high quality gloss paper (for StoryTeller to arrange and print a photo book. Landscape Patience is a Virtue StoryTeller makes it might take some time for non-Epson printers) • Page size...
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Epson StoryTeller is a trademark, and Epson Store is a service mark of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval...
Epson StoryTeller is a trademark, and Epson Store is a service mark of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval...
Creating a Photo Book
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Contents Welcome 6 System Requirements 6 Your StoryTeller Kit 7 Installing the Software 8 Start Your Book 10 Starting StoryTeller Publisher 10 Selecting Your Photos 11 Fixing Your Photos 16 Saving Your Photo Changes 17 Create Your Photo Book Pages 18 Adding Photos to Your Page Layouts 18 Making Changes to Your Page Layouts 22 Replacing One Photo with Another 22 Resizing, Repositioning, or Rotating a Photo 23 Adding, Deleting, and Locking Pages 24 Adding Captions to Your Page Layouts 25 Saving Your Photo Book to Your Computer 26 3
Contents Welcome 6 System Requirements 6 Your StoryTeller Kit 7 Installing the Software 8 Start Your Book 10 Starting StoryTeller Publisher 10 Selecting Your Photos 11 Fixing Your Photos 16 Saving Your Photo Changes 17 Create Your Photo Book Pages 18 Adding Photos to Your Page Layouts 18 Making Changes to Your Page Layouts 22 Replacing One Photo with Another 22 Resizing, Repositioning, or Rotating a Photo 23 Adding, Deleting, and Locking Pages 24 Adding Captions to Your Page Layouts 25 Saving Your Photo Book to Your Computer 26 3
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... page layouts that captures the family vacation, graduation day, or a child's birthday. System Requirements To use software. And photo books make your digital camera? Ever wonder what to make a great gift for everyone, for your book together. The Epson StoryTeller™ kit includes everything you need to do with all those photos you can add your own captions and titles to -use the StoryTeller Publisher software...
... page layouts that captures the family vacation, graduation day, or a child's birthday. System Requirements To use software. And photo books make your digital camera? Ever wonder what to make a great gift for everyone, for your book together. The Epson StoryTeller™ kit includes everything you need to do with all those photos you can add your own captions and titles to -use the StoryTeller Publisher software...
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You see this screen: 10 Start Your Book This chapter explains how to include in your desktop. Starting StoryTeller Publisher Follow these steps to start the StoryTeller Publisher software, choose your book format, and select the photos you want to start StoryTeller Publisher and choose your book style: 1 Double-click the EPSON StoryTeller Publisher icon on your photo book.
You see this screen: 10 Start Your Book This chapter explains how to include in your desktop. Starting StoryTeller Publisher Follow these steps to start the StoryTeller Publisher software, choose your book format, and select the photos you want to start StoryTeller Publisher and choose your book style: 1 Double-click the EPSON StoryTeller Publisher icon on your photo book.
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For example, if you select them in a preview area before you have an 8 × 10-inch photo book that is 10 pages long, select the middle icon. Selecting Your Photos StoryTeller lets you browse the computer for your photos and view them . 1 Use the minibrowser on the left to locate your photos on your computer: Use the minibrowser to locate your photo book by size and page count. You see this screen: 3 Select your photos Selecting Your Photos 11 2 Click Get Started. Then click OK.
For example, if you select them in a preview area before you have an 8 × 10-inch photo book that is 10 pages long, select the middle icon. Selecting Your Photos StoryTeller lets you browse the computer for your photos and view them . 1 Use the minibrowser on the left to locate your photos on your computer: Use the minibrowser to locate your photo book by size and page count. You see this screen: 3 Select your photos Selecting Your Photos 11 2 Click Get Started. Then click OK.
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... preview area Or use these controls to change these settings manually 2 To automatically enhance the photo's brightness and contrast, click the To change these values manually, select a new setting in your photos, apply special color effects like a sepia tone, sharpen the image, or enhance brightness and contrast. Fixing Your Photos You can fix red eye in the Brightness or Contrast controls: Auto Enhance button. 16 Start Your Book
... preview area Or use these controls to change these settings manually 2 To automatically enhance the photo's brightness and contrast, click the To change these values manually, select a new setting in your photos, apply special color effects like a sepia tone, sharpen the image, or enhance brightness and contrast. Fixing Your Photos You can fix red eye in the Brightness or Contrast controls: Auto Enhance button. 16 Start Your Book
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... the redo icon if you change your mind again! Saving Your Photo Changes 17 Then select one of the color effects settings. 6 To rotate the image 90° to your computer or a disk and use it and click Save. Saving Your Photo Changes Once you've fixed a photo, you can save it at the top of the screen. 7 If you change your mind about any of...
... the redo icon if you change your mind again! Saving Your Photo Changes 17 Then select one of the color effects settings. 6 To rotate the image 90° to your computer or a disk and use it and click Save. Saving Your Photo Changes Once you've fixed a photo, you can save it at the top of the screen. 7 If you change your mind about any of...
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...Epson StoryTeller Internet site has more information about StoryTeller, including special offers and links to troubleshooting information and the Epson StoreSM, where you can replace the photos, switch them, or reposition them to change the way your own distinctive touch by arranging the photos yourself in StoryTeller's pre-designed layouts. To go directly...buy additional StoryTeller paper. Adding Photos to the right of the Book Style menu. Create Your Photo Book Pages You can replace it with a different one. If you don't like a particular page layout, you can add your page looks, ...
...Epson StoryTeller Internet site has more information about StoryTeller, including special offers and links to troubleshooting information and the Epson StoreSM, where you can replace the photos, switch them, or reposition them to change the way your own distinctive touch by arranging the photos yourself in StoryTeller's pre-designed layouts. To go directly...buy additional StoryTeller paper. Adding Photos to the right of the Book Style menu. Create Your Photo Book Pages You can replace it with a different one. If you don't like a particular page layout, you can add your page looks, ...
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... of the pointer turns into a hand, drag the photo up, down, left or right. ● Click the photo. You see this window: ● Reposition the photo in the frame by moving the pointer over it in the page layout Reposition the photo When you're done, click OK to the right. Resizing, Repositioning, or Rotating a Photo 23 When the shape...
... of the pointer turns into a hand, drag the photo up, down, left or right. ● Click the photo. You see this window: ● Reposition the photo in the frame by moving the pointer over it in the page layout Reposition the photo When you're done, click OK to the right. Resizing, Repositioning, or Rotating a Photo 23 When the shape...
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... in the Layout menu. 4 Click the window: Printer Setup button. Print window Printing Your Final Photo Book Pages Those Epson® printers that support the Epson Easy Print interface automatically choose the right settings, which makes printing fast and simple. You see the Print 5 Make sure your printer software. Note: If you decide to print one page per sheet, select either 2 pages/sheet or 4 pages/sheet in the...
... in the Layout menu. 4 Click the window: Printer Setup button. Print window Printing Your Final Photo Book Pages Those Epson® printers that support the Epson Easy Print interface automatically choose the right settings, which makes printing fast and simple. You see the Print 5 Make sure your printer software. Note: If you decide to print one page per sheet, select either 2 pages/sheet or 4 pages/sheet in the...
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... on page 41. Your pages begin to disappear, and don't cancel printing or start printing. Now you're ready to avoid fingerprints. 1 Unwrap the 8 × 10-inch or 5 × 7-inch glossy photo paper that came with StoryTeller. 2 Load the stack glossy side down from those shown here. Your printer and software may take several minutes for detailed paper loading and printing instructions.
... on page 41. Your pages begin to disappear, and don't cancel printing or start printing. Now you're ready to avoid fingerprints. 1 Unwrap the 8 × 10-inch or 5 × 7-inch glossy photo paper that came with StoryTeller. 2 Load the stack glossy side down from those shown here. Your printer and software may take several minutes for detailed paper loading and printing instructions.
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...photo book together. Click the Help button in "Assemble Your Photo Book" on the size of your digital files, it may take several minutes for your cover to start another task. 13 Lightly support the cover sheet as it feeds into the printer and as it ejects. Continue with the instructions...start printing. Wait for the page orientation. Note: For late-breaking news about recommended print options, visit the StoryTeller website at the Print window. 10 At the Print Wizard screen, click Next. 11 Click the PRINT icon. 12 If you see a message asking if you 're ready to put your photos...
...photo book together. Click the Help button in "Assemble Your Photo Book" on the size of your digital files, it may take several minutes for your cover to start another task. 13 Lightly support the cover sheet as it feeds into the printer and as it ejects. Continue with the instructions...start printing. Wait for the page orientation. Note: For late-breaking news about recommended print options, visit the StoryTeller website at the Print window. 10 At the Print Wizard screen, click Next. 11 Click the PRINT icon. 12 If you see a message asking if you 're ready to put your photos...
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... page 24 for instructions. You can't reposition or rotate your pages. icon below the preview area. You can 't select the text you want , you want to unlock it. You have problems creating or printing your book pages and cover. You can 't make changes to a page in Auto Book mode. See page 25 for details. See ● Replace pages in the preview area. ● You can use page...
... page 24 for instructions. You can't reposition or rotate your pages. icon below the preview area. You can 't select the text you want , you want to unlock it. You have problems creating or printing your book pages and cover. You can 't make changes to a page in Auto Book mode. See page 25 for details. See ● Replace pages in the preview area. ● You can use page...
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... your page layouts. You can replace one of the page layouts in the Customize Book window. Some photo pages print without images or text. You've made all your book. Your cover prints in your cover page. Problems? 91 Make sure you use the StoryTeller Printer Setup button to access the software. Make sure it over the page you 're using Auto Book, click the Play button to change your printer software, but...
... your page layouts. You can replace one of the page layouts in the Customize Book window. Some photo pages print without images or text. You've made all your book. Your cover prints in your cover page. Problems? 91 Make sure you use the StoryTeller Printer Setup button to access the software. Make sure it over the page you 're using Auto Book, click the Play button to change your printer software, but...
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... and printers that load from the front, load it glossy side up. Where To Get Help If you're having trouble with your printed page is smeared. You'll also find links to learn more about StoryTeller and view special offers. Uninstalling the StoryTeller Software 1 Do one of the following: Windows XP: Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Other Windows systems: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
... and printers that load from the front, load it glossy side up. Where To Get Help If you're having trouble with your printed page is smeared. You'll also find links to learn more about StoryTeller and view special offers. Uninstalling the StoryTeller Software 1 Do one of the following: Windows XP: Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Other Windows systems: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
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... enhancing, 16 to 17 problems, 90 to 91 removing from photo bin, 14 replacing on page, 22 saving adjustments, 17 viewing, 12 Play button, 91 Preview area, 12, 16, 19, 41, 42, 44 Print Wizard button, 55, 61, 66, 72, 78 Printer Setup button, 31, 55, 91 Printing cover, 48 to 82 photo book pages, 28 to 40 problems, 91 to 92 Problems adding text, 90...
... enhancing, 16 to 17 problems, 90 to 91 removing from photo bin, 14 replacing on page, 22 saving adjustments, 17 viewing, 12 Play button, 91 Preview area, 12, 16, 19, 41, 42, 44 Print Wizard button, 55, 61, 66, 72, 78 Printer Setup button, 31, 55, 91 Printing cover, 48 to 82 photo book pages, 28 to 40 problems, 91 to 92 Problems adding text, 90...
Supplemental / Late Breaking Information
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Software Update After installing StoryTeller™ Publisher, please go to download any updates that might be available. If you own the StoryTeller 5x7 kit, go to: http://support.epson.com/storyteller1 If you own the StoryTeller 8x10 (10-page) kit, go to: http://support.epson.com/storyteller2 If you own the StoryTeller 8x10 (20-page) kit, go to one of the following web sites to : http://support.epson.com/storyteller3 6 © Epson America, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. 4/05 CPD-19908
Software Update After installing StoryTeller™ Publisher, please go to download any updates that might be available. If you own the StoryTeller 5x7 kit, go to: http://support.epson.com/storyteller1 If you own the StoryTeller 8x10 (10-page) kit, go to: http://support.epson.com/storyteller2 If you own the StoryTeller 8x10 (20-page) kit, go to one of the following web sites to : http://support.epson.com/storyteller3 6 © Epson America, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. 4/05 CPD-19908
