Epson 785EPX Quick Setup Guide
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Install both ink cartridges, and leave
them installed for all types of
printing, or the printer won’t work.
them installed for all types of
printing, or the printer won’t work.
Make sure the printer and computer are turned off.
Connect the
(square) end of the USB cable
to your printer’s USB port.
Connect the
(flatter) end of the cable
to your computer’s USB port.
Connect the Printer to Your Computer
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Always use the power button to turn the printer on or off. Never use an external
switch, such as a power strip switch or wall switch.
switch, such as a power strip switch or wall switch.
With the printer and computer still turned off,
plug the printer’s power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet.
plug the printer’s power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet.
Press the silver power button to turn on the printer.
The green Processing light flashes and the red error
light comes on. The ink cartridge holders move left.
The green Processing light flashes and the red error
light comes on. The ink cartridge holders move left.
Turn On the Printer
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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.
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.
Install the Ink Cartridges
Never turn off the printer when the green Processing light is flashing, unless the
printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
Ink charging takes about two minutes. You will see the lights flash and hear the printer
make noise. Don’t turn off the printer during this process or you’ll waste ink.
make noise. Don’t turn off the printer during this process or you’ll waste ink.
Lower the output tray and open the cover.
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Lift up the two ink cartridge clamps.
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Unwrap the ink cartridges, then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal
on top. Don’t pull off the blue part.
on top. Don’t pull off the blue part.
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Tilt each cartridge toward you as you lower it. Make sure the tabs
rest on the
rest on the
hooks
as shown.
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Press the
ink replacement button and close the printer cover.
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black ink
cartridge
cartridge
color ink
cartridge
cartridge
Don’t place the cartridge
tabs under the hooks;
tabs under the hooks;
you may damage the clamp
when you close it.
when you close it.
Turn over
ink cartridges
Printer Basics
paper support
CD-ROM
printer
roll paper
holders
roll paper adapter
Unpack Everything
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Remove everything from the box.
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Follow all the “Safety Instructions”
in your Printer Basics book.
in your Printer Basics book.
Put on the Paper Supports
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Lower the clamps so they snap shut.
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Make sure you’ve got a USB cable to connect the printer to your computer (not included).
See “System Requirements” in your Printer Basics book.
See “System Requirements” in your Printer Basics book.
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Peel off tape
and remove
blue insert
and remove
blue insert
Quick Reference card
memory card
adapter
Insert the paper support into the slots
on the back of the printer.
on the back of the printer.
Insert the roll paper adapter into the slots
on the back of the printer.
on the back of the printer.
Remove all the tape and packing material from the printer.
Be sure to check inside and all around the printer for tape and other packing material.
Peel off the protective plastic from the control panel display and labels.
Be sure to check inside and all around the printer for tape and other packing material.
Peel off the protective plastic from the control panel display and labels.
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Peel off
plastic
plastic
For information on loading and using roll paper, see your Printer Basics book.
roll paper adapter