Epson Stylus Photo RX700 User Manual

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Scanning to a Memory Card
You can use your Epson Stylus Photo RX700 as a stand-alone scanner to save 
scans of photos, film, and slides to your memory card. You can also scan to your 
computer instead of a memory card (see the instructions in your on-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...

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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: 
The memory card light flashes, then turns green. 
Note: 
If the card is not properly formatted, you see a message on the RX700 screen. 
Press the button indicated on the RX700 screen to format the 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...

Scanning Film or Slides63 5. Use the u and d buttons to choose 
Scan to Memory Card, then press OK.
6. Use the u, d, l, and r buttons to select the following options:
■Scan Area: select Auto cropping (if the edges of the photo are light in 
color, select 
Max area)
■Document Type: select Graphics
■Quality: select Text and Image (for best quality) or Normal (for smaller 
file size).
7. Press the x 
Color button. The photo is scanned and saved to the “epscan” 
folder on your memory card. 
8. When scanning...

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4. Press the Slides Negatives button. 
5. Use the u and d buttons to choose 
Scan to Memory Card, then press the 
OK button.
6. Select the film type you’ve loaded. If you’re scanning slides, select 
Color slide. 
If you’re scanning a film strip, select one of these options:
■Color negative film (used in most cases)
■B&W negative
■Positive color film (strip)
Press OK after making your selection. 
The RX700 previews your photos on its screen:
7. Use the l and r arrow buttons to...

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Saving and Storing Photos
You can use your RX700 as a card reader to copy photos and other types of files 
from a memory card to your computer, or vice versa. If you don’t have a computer, 
you can copy pictures from your camera’s memory card to a USB storage device, 
such as a Zip
® drive, CD drive, or USB thumb drive (flash memory device). This 
lets you delete the photos on your memory card and reuse it without losing your 
originals.
See these sections:
■“Copying Photos to Your Computer” below...

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On a Macintosh, you see a drive icon appear on your desktop. You can open 
the drive and copy your photos to your computer. If iPhoto
TM is set to open 
when a digital camera is connected, iPhoto opens.
4. To copy photos, drag and drop them as needed. When you’re done, remove 
the card as described on page 68. 
Caution: 
If you are using a card from your digital camera and you add or delete files, the card 
may not work correctly with your camera. Always delete pictures using...

Copying Photos to a USB Drive67 3. Connect a USB cable from your storage drive to the 
EXT. I/F port on the 
front of the Stylus Photo RX700. (If you’re using a thumb drive, plug it in 
directly.)
4. Press the 
Setup button. 
5. Press the d button to choose 
Backup Memory Card, then press OK. 
6. Press 
OK again to start the backup procedure. You may have to follow 
additional instructions on the RX700 screen. All the photos on your card are 
copied to your connected storage device. Depending on how many...

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1. Remove any memory cards from the RX700.
2. Connect your USB drive to the RX700 as shown on page 66.
3. When you see this screen, use the u and d buttons select which folder to 
print from, then press 
OK.
4. Press the 
Memory Card button, then follow the same steps as you would to 
print from your camera’s memory card (see page 27).
Removing a Memory Card
Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card to your computer, 
follow the steps below to prepare your...

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Maintaining Your RX700
If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter to 
check and clean the print head. You’ll also find instructions on checking ink levels, 
replacing ink cartridges, and aligning the print head.
See these sections:
■“Replacing Ink Cartridges” below
■“Checking and Cleaning and Print Head” on page 72
■“Aligning the Print Head” on page 74
Replacing Ink Cartridges
When you print with low ink cartridges, you see a 
message on the RX700 screen. Look at...

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When your ink starts getting low, make sure you have replacement cartridges 
available. You can’t print if a cartridge is empty.
Purchasing Ink Cartridges
Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the 
expiration date: 
Caution: 
To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other 
products may cause damage to your Stylus Photo RX700 not covered by Epson’s 
warranty.
You can purchase genuine Epson ink...