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Memory card copying precautions
Compatible cards and inserting positions
Inserting a memory card
Removing the Memory Card

Memory card copying precautions

Keep the following in mind when copying files between your memory card and computer:

  • Check the documentation that came with your memory card and any adapter you may be using for any handling guidelines.

  • Do not eject your memory card or turn off the printer while the memory card light is flashing or you may lose data.

  • Make sure that your memory card is not write-protected. Many memory cards have a write-protect switch or seal.

  • Do not copy files to a memory card while you are printing from the memory card.

  • The printer display does not update information about your memory card after you copy files to it or delete files from it. To update the information displayed, wait until the memory card light stops flashing, then eject and reload the memory card.


Caution:
  • Load your memory card only as shown in the table in Compatible cards and inserting positions or you may damage your printer, memory card, or both. If you insert a card incorrectly, you see an error message on the LCD screen. Remove the memory card and insert it correctly.

  • Load only one memory card at a time. Eject your memory card before inserting another one.

  • Do not touch the memory card to protect from static electricity. If you touch the inserted memory card, it may cause the printer to malfunction.

  • If a digital camera is connected to the printer, disconnect it before you insert your memory card.

  • Do not remove a memory card when the memory card light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card.

  • Do not press the button on the right side of the lower card slot when you insert a CompactFlash card or you cannot remove the card.

  • If the CompactFlash card is not recognized, remove the card and insert it again.

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Compatible cards and inserting positions

You can use the following types of memory cards with your printer:

Slot

Type of Card

Upper slot

Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
MagicGate Memory Stick

Memory Stick Duo*
Memory Stick PRO Duo*
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*

SDHC Memory Card
SD Memory Card
MultiMedia Card

miniSDHC card*
miniSD card*

microSDHC card*
microSD card*

xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card Type M
xD-PictureMate Type H

Lower slot

Compact Flash

Microdrive

* Adapter required


Note:

For the latest information on memory cards available for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson sales office.

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Inserting a memory card

Open the top cover.

Turn on the printer.

Press the Open button to open the front cover.

Make sure the memory card light is off and no cards are in both slots. Then insert your card into the correct slot.

    The memory card light flashes and then stays on.

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Removing the Memory Card

Caution:

On a Macintosh, always drag the memory card icon on the desktop into the trash to eject the card before you turn off the printer or unplug the USB cable. Otherwise, you may lose data from the memory card.

Make sure the memory card light is not flashing.

Remove the memory card from its slot.

    For Microdrive or CompactFlash cards in the lower slot, press the button on the right twice to eject the card.

    To remove the card in the upper slot, push in the card, then pull it out.

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