Information is also available on maintenance, troubleshooting tips, technical specifications, and customer support. Online Help Provides you with detailed information on the printer driver and EPSON TWAIN. You can access the online help by clicking the Help button in the driver dialog box.
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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
Stylus CX Parts edge guide sheet feeder paper support feeder guard scanner unit document cover output tray On button transportation lock lever document table Control Panel...
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using this product. When choosing a place for this product Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep this product away from direct sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.
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When handling ink cartridges Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them. Do not shake used ink cartridges; this can cause leakage. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port.
Chapter 1 Using the Control Panel Control Panel Functions You can control most copy functions from the Control Panel. Stop Return to Top Error Scan Reset Color Recall Copies Reset all(3sec) Save(3sec) Enter Value B&W Menu Note: When you make a copy using a control panel function, a moiré (cross-hatch) pattern may appear on your printout.
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] Scan Starts EPSON Smart Panel by default. Before using this feature, make sure you have installed EPSON TWAIN and EPSON Smart Panel from the software CD and connect this product to your computer. Recall Recalls the copy settings stored in the memory.
This product is on. Flashing While initializing, data processing, copying, printing, scanning, charging ink and cleaning, and replacing an ink cartridge. Error An error occurs. Menu Items This section describes the menu items available on the LCD panel. When you press one of the Menu buttons, a menu item appears on the LCD panel.
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Reduced BorderFree Small Margin Standard Copy Margin Copy Copy Copy See page 18 See page 19 See page 20 See page 22 Number of Number of Number of Number of copies (Normal copies (Normal copies (Normal copies (Normal display) display) display) display) Standard...
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Mirror Copy Repeat Copy 2-up Copy See page 23 See page 24 See page 25 Number of Number of Number of copies (Normal copies (Normal copies (Normal display) display) display) Mirror Repeat 2-up Quality&Paper Quality&Paper Quality&Paper Paper size Paper size Lighter/Darker Lighter/Darker Lighter/Darker...
Chapter 2 Copying Making Copies See the sections below to make copies. Loading the Paper 1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension. 2. Move the feeder guard towards you. 3. While holding down its locking tab, slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper.
6. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper. Make sure that the paper is loaded under the tabs inside the edge guides and set the feeder guard back. Note: Leave enough space in front of this product for the paper to be fully ejected.
4. Use the Menu and Copies/Value buttons to make the copy settings on quality, reduce/enlarge and paper size. For more details on each copy mode, see “Copy Modes” on page 18. 5. Press the y Stop button to return to the normal display. Placing Your Document on the Document Table 1.
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Note: An area of up to 2.5 mm from the edge of the document table glass will not be scanned. 2.5mm 2.5 mm 2. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move. Note: Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface; otherwise the image becomes out of focus.
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Copying 1. Press the one of the Copies/Value buttons to set the number of copies. Note: In the 2-up Copy mode, you cannot set the number of copies. 2. Press the x B&W Copy button to copy in grayscale, or the x Color Copy button to copy in color.
Copy Modes This section describes the attributes of each copy mode. Standard Copy You can copy the original image onto various sizes and types of paper.
In the Standard Copy mode, you can make the following settings. Menu items Setting items/values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality&Paper Plain paper-Econ PQIJ Paper-Photo Plain paper-Norm* Photo Paper Plain Paper-Fine Premium Glossy PQIJ Paper-Fine Matte Paper HW Paper size Lighter/Darker Five steps Reduce/Enlarge...
In the Reduced Margin Copy mode, you can make the following settings. Menu items Setting items/values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality&Paper Plain paper-Econ PQIJ Paper-Photo Plain paper-Norm* Photo Paper Plain Paper-Fine Premium Glossy PQIJ Paper-Fine Matte Paper HW Paper size Lighter/Darker Five steps...
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In the BorderFree Copy mode, you can make the following settings. Menu items Setting items/values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality&Paper PQIJ Paper-Fine* Premium Glossy PQIJ Paper-Photo Matte Paper HW Photo Paper Paper size Lighter/Darker Five steps Reduce/Enlarge Actual: 100%* 7 ->...
Mirror Copy You can create the mirror image of an original image on Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (image flipped from right to left). In the Mirror Copy mode, you can make the following settings. Menu items Setting items/values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality&Paper Iron-on Transfer*...
Repeat Copy You can create multiple copies of an image on a shingle sheet of paper. In the Repeat Copy mode, you can make the following settings. Menu items Setting items/values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality & Paper Plain A4-Norm Lighter/Darker Five steps...
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2-up Copy You can put two pages of original images onto a single sheet of paper. In the 2-up Copy mode, you can make the following settings. Menu items Setting items/values Quality & Paper Plain Paper-Norm Paper Size Lighter/Darker Five steps...
Chapter 3 Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge Warning: Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
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3. Raise the scanner unit. Caution: Do not raise the scanner unit with the document cover opened. Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage this product. Do not start replacing the ink cartridge before the print head stops.
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4. Lift up the clamp as far as it can go. The cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder. 5. Take out the cartridge and then dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
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6. Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag, and then remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge.
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Caution: You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, the cartridge becomes unusable and copying is not possible. If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape seal, you must remove the cartridge and install a new one.
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ink cartridge from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as this product. When storing the cartridge, be sure that it stands as shown in the illustration above (the label that identifies the color of the ink cartridge should appear on the top of the cartridge).
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8. Push the clamp down until it locks firmly into place. 9. Lower the scanner unit. The print head moves and ink charging begins. The On light flashes during ink charging. When the On light stops flashing, ink charging is completed. Caution: Never turn off this product while the On light is flashing.
Caution: EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to this product not covered by EPSON's warranties. Leave the old cartridge installed in this product until you have obtained a replacement; otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Transporting Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the copied image is unexpectedly faint or some dots in the copied image are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the Control Panel.
Print head needs to be cleaned The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints are color (CMYK). If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, there is a problem with this product. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head.
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1. Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off. Note: If the Error light is on, you cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. 2. Press one of the Menu buttons repeatedly until Head Cleaning appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color Copy button.
Aligning the Print Head If you notice vertical lines are not aligned properly, you may be able to solve this problem by aligning the print head. Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Control Panel. 1. Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off. 2.
Clearing the Jammed Paper If paper is jammed inside this product, an error message appears on the LCD panel. You may be able to clear the jammed paper using the Control Panel. When a message appears on the LCD panel to indicate the paper is jammed, press the x Color Copy button.
Transporting this Product If you need to transport this product, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as follows: Caution: When storing or transporting this product, do not tilt it, put it vertically or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge.
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3. Open the document cover and slide the carriage lock lever, as shown in the illustration below, to lock the scanner carriage. 4. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 5. Remove the paper support and the feeder guard. Then push in the output extension tray.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Messages You can identify many common problems using the Error light and error messages on your Control Panel. If this product stops working and the Error light is on, use the following table of error messages to diagnose the problem, and then try the recommended solution.
Paper jams occur. Press the x Color Copy button. Paper jam or miss feed ---> If the paper jam is not cleared, remove the jammed paper by Press the Color hands. See “Clearing the copy button and Jammed Paper” on page 39. clear the paper jam by hand if necessary.
Chapter 6 Contacting Customer Support Overview of the Customer Support If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
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For users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland http://www.epson.co.uk Telephone (UK) 08701 637 766 (The Republic of Ireland) 01 679 9016 For users in the Middle East http://www.epson.com E-mail epson_support@compubase.co.ae Telephone +971 4 352 4488 +971 4 351 6617 For users in Scandinavia http://www.epson.com...
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à l'AIDE EN LIGNE. http://www.epson.fr/support/services/index.shtml pour accéder aux SERVICES du support technique. For user in Germany EPSON Service Center c/o Exel Hünxe GmbH Werner-Heisenberg-Strase 2 46569 Hünxe For user in Italy EPSON Italia S.p.a. Via M. Viganò de Vizzi, 93/95 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) Tel.
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For users in Spain http://www.epson.es E-mail soporte@epson.es Telephone 902 40 41 42 93 582 15 16 For users in Portugal http://www.epson.pt E-mail apoio_clientes@epson.pt Telephone 707 222 000 21 303 54 90...
Chapter 7 Product Specifications Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry Sheet feeder About 100 sheets at 64 g/m² (17 lb) paper capacity Dimensions Width: 475 mm (18.7 inches) Depth: 389 mm (15.3 inches) Height: 235 mm (9.25 inches) Weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) without ink cartridges Electrical 120V Model...
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Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
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A6 (105 148 mm) 7” (127 178 mm) 10” (203 254 mm) Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper: Size A4 (210 297 mm) Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Transparencies, Photo Quality Glossy Film:...
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Self Adhesive Sheets: Size A4 (210 297 mm) Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Photo Paper: Size A4 (210 297 mm) Card (100 148mm) 6” (101.6 152.4 mm) 150 mm Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper:...
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Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH Store EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive Sheets under the following conditions: Temperature 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) Humidity 20 to 60% RH...
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Standard BorderFree Diagonal lines show printable area. The standard top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12"). When multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film are loaded, the minimum top margin is 30.0 mm (1.2"). B-L: The standard left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").