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 insert more than one card at a time.
Wait for the memory card light to stop flashing before removing your card or turning off 
the RX700, or you may lose data on the card.
1. Open the memory card slot cover.
Open cover
 
						

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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 
save it in JPEG format: 
1. Open the scanner lid.
2. Place your photo face-down on the glass 
in the upper-left corner, as shown. 
Tip: 
Slide your photo about 1/8 inch away from 
the edges of the glass to ensure that the 
edges of your photo are copied. 
3. Close the scanner lid. 
4. Press the 
Scan button.
CompactFlash or 
Microdrive (bottom) MemoryStick, SD, or 
MMC (middle)SmartMedia or xD 
(top) 
Memory 
card light
 
						

							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 is finished, you see a confirmation screen. Note the name 
given to your image and its location on the card. 
Caution: 
Do not remove the card or turn off the Stylus Photo RX700 while the memory card light 
is flashing, or you may lose data.
Scanning Film or Slides
After inserting a memory card (see page 61), you can scan film or slides to the card 
and save your photos in JPEG format. Follow these steps: 
1. Open the scanner lid and remove the document mat (see page 19). Then 
remove the film holder, if you’ve stored it under the document mat.
2. Place your film or slides in the holder, as described in these sections:
■“Placing 35-mm Slides in the Holder” on page 20
■“Placing 35-mm Film Strips in the Holder” on page 21
3. Close the scanner lid.
 
						

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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 highlight each photo. While a photo is 
highlighted, use the 
+ and – buttons to select it for scanning. A check mark 
appears in the box for each selected photo.
8. When you’re done selecting photos, press 
OK. 
9. Choose 
Normal (for good quality) or Photo (for best quality) as the Quality 
option. 
10. Press the x 
Color button. Your photos are scanned and saved to the “epscan” 
folder on your memory card. 
11. When scanning is finished, you see a confirmation screen. Note the name 
given to your image and its location on the card. 
Caution: 
Do not remove the card or turn off the Stylus Photo RX700 while the memory card light 
is flashing, or you may lose data.
 
						

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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
■“Copying Photos to a USB Drive” on page 66
Copying Photos to Your Computer
Before using this feature with Windows 98 or Me, make sure you’ve installed your 
Stylus Photo RX700 software as described on the Start Here sheet (this 
automatically installs the necessary USB storage software). 
1. Make sure your Stylus Photo RX700 is turned on and connected to your 
computer.
2. Insert a memory card as described on page 28. (If you’ll be copying to the 
card, make sure the card’s write-protect tab, if it has one, is set to allow writing 
to the card.)
3. In Windows XP, you see a screen like this. 
You can choose any supported program or option 
to open, view, or print your photos. 
On other Windows systems, double-click 
My 
Computer
 or use Windows Explorer to browse to 
your card’s Removable Disk drive icon. 
 
						

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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 your 
camera. 
Copying Photos to a USB Drive
You can copy photos from your camera’s memory card to a USB storage device for 
safe keeping. This lets you delete the photos on your memory card and reuse it 
without losing your originals. Once your photos are stored this way, you can 
retrieve them at any time for printing (see page 67). 
To save photos, you need a storage device such as a USB thumb drive (flash 
memory device), recordable CD-R/RW drive (with a USB connection), or a 
100MB or 250MB Iomega
® Zip drive, available at many computer stores. The 
CD-ROM or Zip drive must receive power from an external power supply or 
adapter.
Note: 
If you insert a Macintosh disk into a Zip drive attached to the Stylus Photo RX700, it 
automatically formats it, so be sure to use a disk that is empty or contains data you 
don’t mind losing. (You are prompted before any data is erased.)
1. If the Stylus Photo RX700 is connected to your computer, unplug the USB 
cable that connects it to your computer, or turn off your computer. 
2. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX700 is turned on and the memory card 
containing your photos is inserted in it. 
 
						

							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 photos 
there are, this may take several minutes. 
7. When you’re done copying photos, make sure the memory card light is not 
flashing and then remove the card. 
Note: 
When backing up photos to a CD-R/RW, the Stylus Photo RX700 creates a folder 
for each backup session. You can store multiple backup sessions on a CD-R/RW.
Caution: 
Once the backup starts, do not disconnect the cable or interrupt the process, or 
you may lose data. If you need to stop the backup, press the y Stop button. 
Printing Your Stored Photos
Once you have copied photos to your storage drive, you can print them by 
following these steps.
Note: 
You can view and print photos this way only if they have been backed up to your USB 
device as described in the previous section. 
EXT/IF port
 
						

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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 computer before removing the card. Be sure 
to remove any cards before unplugging the USB cable from your RX700. 
Caution: 
Do not eject a card while the memory card light is flashing, or without performing the 
steps described below, or you may lose data on the card. Be sure all cards have been 
removed before unplugging the USB cable. 
1. On a Macintosh, drag the memory card icon from your desktop to the trash. 
If you’re using Windows XP or 2000, click the   
Unplug or Eject 
Hardware
 icon on the taskbar. In Windows XP, click Safely Remove USB 
Mass Storage Device
. In Windows 2000, click Stop USB Mass Storage 
Device
. 
Note: 
In Windows 98 or Me, you don’t need to do anything on your computer before 
removing a card. 
2. Remove the card by pulling it straight out of the slot. 
 
						

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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 this icon in 
the upper-right corner of the Copy or Preview screens 
to check ink status. 
When a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If 
necessary, try cleaning the print head as described on page 72. If printouts still 
don’t look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge.
Checking the Ink Supply
To check your ink supply, do the following: 
1. Press the 
Setup button to enter setup mode.
2. Use the u and d buttons to select 
Ink Levels.
3. Press the 
OK button.
You see a graphic showing the amount of ink available in each cartridge: 
B (Black) C (Cyan), LC (Light Cyan), M (Magenta), LM (Light Magenta), 
and 
Y (Yellow).
4. When you’re done checking the ink levels, press the 
OK button.
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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 cartridges from an authorized Epson reseller. 
To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To 
purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please 
call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral.
Ink Cartridge Precautions
Warning: 
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your 
eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.
Caution: 
You can’t print if an ink cartridge is empty. 
Leave the empty cartridge installed in the Stylus Photo RX700 until you have obtained a 
replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. 
ColorPart number
Black T559120
Cyan T559220
Magenta T559320
Yellow T559420
Light Cyan T559520
Light Magenta T559620