Page 1 Printer Software Guide Introductions Scanning This on-screen Reference Guide is your guide to your Epson Stylus CX6500 printer. By clicking the links on the left side Scanner Software of this screen, you can get information on the following topics. Introductions...
Page 2: Product Information
Covers troubleshooting and customer support information. Product Information Contains technical specifications information. Copyrights and Trademarks About Operating System Versions...
Page 3 Back Glossary additive primary colors The colors of red, green and blue (RGB) - which give the perception of white when combined equally. These are the colors of the color system used by monitors and scanners. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning.
Page 4: Color Correction
characters per inch (cpi) A measure of the size of text characters, sometimes referred to as pitch. CMYK Cyan (blue-green), magenta, yellow, and black. These colored inks are used to create the subtractive system array of printed colors. color correction A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that the reproduction results are as close as possible to the original colors.
Page 5 ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control printers. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. exposure A scanner function that lightens or darkens the scanned image data.
Page 6: Ink Cartridge
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by precisely spraying ink onto paper. interface The connection between the computer and the CX6500. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time. A serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. interface cable The cable that connects the computer and the CX6500.
Page 7: Operation Check
The part of the printer's electronic system that is used to store information (data). Some information is fixed and is used to control how the CX6500 operates. Information that is sent to the CX6500 from the computer is stored in memory temporary. See also and ROM.
Page 8: Printer Driver
The area of a page on which the CX6500 can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the features of the CX6500. Often shortened to "driver".
Page 9: Status Monitor
The software program that converts print data into codes that the CX6500 understands. See also spool. sRGB A standard color space used as the default color space within the Windows 98 color management system (ICM 2.0). status monitor The software program that allows you to check the CX6500's status.
Page 10 USB hubs allows you to add additional ports. See also interface. WYSIWIG What-you-see-is-what-you-get. This term is used to describe printout that looks exactly like it appears on screen. [Top] Back...
Page 11 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Improving the Print Quality Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 12 Printing Printer Software Introductions Introduction Accessing the Printer Software Getting Information Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 13 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning How to Scan Various Scanning Options Scanning Using Control Panel Functions Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 14 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions EPSON Scan Starting EPSON Scan Getting Information Through Online Help Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 15 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Supply Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement Replacing an Ink Cartridge Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 16 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Cleaning the CX6500 Transporting the CX6500 Connecting and Disconnecting the USB Cable Updating and Uninstalling Software Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 17 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Print Head Carriage Problem Memory Card Caught Between the Memory Card Slot and the Memory Card Cover Correcting USB Problems Printing and Copying Problems Scanning Problems Customer Support Product Information...
Page 18 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information Stylus CX6500 Parts Control Panel Functions Consumable Products Exif Print Using the Memory Card Product Specifications...
Page 19: Copyrights And Trademarks
(excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 20 Card™ is a trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co.,Ltd. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2004 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.
Page 21: About Operating System Versions
Back About Operating System Versions In this manual, Windows indicates Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP. Mac OS 9 indicates Mac OS 9.1 or later. Mac OS X indicates Mac OS X 10.2.x or 10.3.x. Back...
Page 22 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 23 Printing How to Print Introduction Printing Text and Web Pages Printing Photos Printing on Envelopes Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Improving the Print Quality Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 24 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Loading Single Sheets of Paper Using Special Media Loading Envelopes Media Type Settings Making User Defined Paper Sizes Various Printing Options Improving the Print Quality Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting...
Page 25 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Introduction to Various Printing Options Borderless Printing Double-Sided Printing Fit to Page Printing Pages Per Sheet Printing Poster Printing Watermark Printing Improving the Print Quality Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges...
Page 26 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Improving the Print Quality Checking the Printer Status Checking the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting...
Page 27 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Improving the Print Quality Other Information Setting Up Your Stylus CX6500 on a Network Increasing the Print Speed Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting...
Page 28: Accessing The Printer Software
The printer software that comes with the CX6500 includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from the CX6500. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition.
Page 29 Getting information through online help Your printer software has an extensive online help feature that provides you with instructions on printing, making printer driver settings, and using printer utilities. Refer to the sections below. Getting Information Through Online Help for Windows Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS...
Page 30 Printing Printer Software Introductions Introduction Accessing the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS 9 Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS X Getting Information Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 31 Printing Printer Software Introductions Introduction Accessing the Printer Software Getting Information Getting Information Through Online Help for Windows Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS 9 Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS X Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting...
Page 32 How to Scan Overview of the Basic Procedure Scanning an Image Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Various Scanning Options Scanning Using Control Panel Functions Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 33 Creating Beautiful Reproductions Scanning Multiple Images Simultaneously Scanning Documents to Convert to Text Data (OCR) Starting Scanner Software (EPSON Scan) Directly Using the Preview Window in EPSON Scan Scanning Using Control Panel Functions Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanner Software Introductions...
Page 34 How to Scan Various Scanning Options Scanning Using Control Panel Functions Using Control Panel Functions Assigning an Application in the EPSON Smart Panel Window Assigning a different application in Windows Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges...
Page 35 Printer Software Introductions Scanning How to Scan Various Scanning Options Scanning Using Control Panel Functions Using EPSON Smart Panel Overview of EPSON Smart Panel Applications in the EPSON Smart Panel Window Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 36: Epson Scan
The CX6500's scanner is controlled by your computer via a TWAIN-compliant driver called EPSON Scan. EPSON Scan directly controls all of the scanning features of the CX6500. With this software you can scan images in color, grayscale, or black and white and obtain professional quality results. This program is the standard cross-platform interface between the CX6500 and most applications.
Page 37 While in a TWAIN-compliant application, when you select a scan command to scan an image, EPSON Scan starts and scans the image with the specified settings. TWAIN-compliant Epson The CX6500 application Scan Command for Scanning scanning an image an image While the TWAIN-compliant application may appear to be controlling the CX6500 in the scanning process, it is EPSON Scan which is actually doing the job.
Page 38: Starting Epson Scan
Using a TWAIN-compliant application Using EPSON Scan as a stand-alone application Using the EPSON Smart Panel software You can start EPSON Scan in three ways. Depending on your scanning purpose, use the starting method creatively. Using a TWAIN-compliant application Note for Mac OS X users: Depending on your application, you may not able to start EPSON Scan as described here.
Page 39: For Windows Users
Click the Get Photo button and click the Camera/Scanner button on the main screen. Choose Epson Stylus CX6500 from the Select Source list and click the Acquire button (for Windows users) or the OK button (for Macintosh users). EPSON Scan starts.
Page 40 Save Settings dialog box does not appear automatically. To open the dialog box, click the small arrow to the right of the Scan button, then select File Save Settings. Click OK. EPSON Scan starts. For users of Mac OS 9 Select EPSON Scan from the Apple menu. The File Save Settings dialog box appears.
Page 41: For Mac Os X Users
[Top] Using the EPSON Smart Panel software EPSON Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application, or the Epson photo-sharing website. When you want to obtain photos and documents in digital form quickly and easily, start EPSON Scan by using the EPSON Smart Panel.
Page 42 For more information on EPSON Smart Panel, see Overview of EPSON Smart Panel. [Top]...
Page 43: Getting Information Through Online Help
Scanner Software Introductions Getting Information Through Online Help EPSON Scan has an extensive online help feature that provides you with instructions on scanning and making driver settings. Click the Help button in any of the dialog boxes in EPSON Scan.
Page 44: Ink Cartridges
Users that print infrequently may want to choose the standard capacity black ink cartridge. Your CX6500 includes the high capacity black ink cartridge. Caution: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson will not warranty any damage caused by the use of other products. [Top]...
Page 45: Checking The Ink Supply
Using the control panel For Windows For Macintosh You can check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges from the CX6500 itself or your computer. Note: If an ink cartridge other than the one you are going to replace is low, it may become empty after replacing an ink cartridge.
Page 46: For Windows
For Windows You can check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges using Epson Status Monitor 3 or the progress meter. Refer to the sections below for details. Epson Status Monitor 3 Access Epson Status Monitor 3 in one of the following ways.
Page 47 Be sure to replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated by Epson Status Monitor 3. Progress meter The progress meter dialog box appears automatically when you send a print job to the CX6500. You can check the remaining amount of ink from this dialog box. [Top] For Macintosh You can check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges using Epson StatusMonitor.
Page 48 Access the Print or Page Setup dialog Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Click the Utility icon button, then click the Epson StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. A graphic displaying the amount of ink remaining will appear.
Page 49 Epson StatusMonitor was first opened. To update the ink-level information, click Update. If any one of the ink cartridges that are installed in the CX6500 are broken, incompatible to the printer model, or is installed improperly, the Epson StatusMonitor will not display an accurate calculation for the amount of ink remaining in any of the ink cartridges.
Page 50 The graphic displays the amount of ink that remained when Epson StatusMonitor was first opened. To update the ink-level information, click Update. If any one of the ink cartridges that are installed in the CX6500 are broken, incompatible to the printer model, or is installed improperly, the Epson StatusMonitor will not display an accurate calculation for the amount of ink remaining in any of the ink cartridges.
Page 51: Precautions On Ink Cartridge Replacement
If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily, be sure to protect the ink supply area of the ink cartridge from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as the CX6500. When storing the cartridge, be sure that the label identifying the color of the ink cartridge is facing upward.
Page 52: Replacing An Ink Cartridge
Replacement. Using the control panel Follow the steps below to replace ink cartridges. Make sure the CX6500 is When the ink is empty: Refer to the LCD panel message to see which ink cartridge is empty, then press the Color button.
Page 53 Do not open the scanner unit when the document cover is still open. Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage the CX6500. Do not start replacing an ink cartridge before the print head stops moving.
Page 54 Open the cartridge cover. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of the CX6500 and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Page 55 Warning: Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges. 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. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
Page 56 Note: If you find it difficult to close the cartridge cover, see step 7 to make sure the ink cartridge has been installed correctly. Close the scanner unit. The print head moves to its home position, and ink charging begins. Charging... appears on the LCD panel when ink charging is in progress.
Page 57: Using The Epson Status Monitor
Epson Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or Epson StatusMonitor (Macintosh). When an ink cartridge is low or empty, click How to in the Epson Status Monitor window. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge.
Page 58 By clicking the Yes button, you can use a mixture of color inks to create black for printing documents. Ink from the black ink cartridge is not used. In some cases, the black created by combining inks may differ slightly from that of the black ink cartridge. The dialog box appears the next time you print a job that uses black ink and again gives you the option to conserve black ink.
Page 59 Cleaning the CX6500 To keep the CX6500 operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year. Make sure the CX6500 is turned off and all of its lights are off. Then unplug the power cord. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder.
Page 60 Be careful to keep water away from the printing and scanning mechanisms and electronic components. Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the CX6500 with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanisms. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed.
Page 61 Maintenance Transporting the CX6500 If you need to transport the CX6500, carefully repack it using the original box (or a similar box that the CX6500 fits snugly into) and packing materials as follows: Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and make sure that the CX6500 is off.
Page 62 Attach the protective materials to both sides of the CX6500, then repack the CX6500 and attachments in the box. Keep the CX6500 on a flat surface to protect it from shocks during transportation. Note: Do no forget to remove the protective materials and tape from the CX6500 before using it again. [Top]...
Page 63: Connecting And Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Open the scanner unit. Plug the connector of the USB cable into the USB port of the CX6500, then place its cable in the slot. Caution: Push the USB cable securely into the slot. The USB connector may snap if it is not...
Page 64 Close the scanner unit. [Top] Disconnecting the USB cable from the CX6500 Make sure the CX6500 is turned off and all of its lights are off. Open the scanner unit. Disconnect the USB cable from the CX6500, as shown in the illustration below.
Page 65 Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Cleaning the CX6500 Transporting the CX6500 Connecting and Disconnecting the USB Cable Updating and Uninstalling Software Updating your OS Updating the Printer Software under Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP...
Page 66: Diagnosing The Problem
If you have a specific problem relating to print quality, a printout problem not related to print quality, or a paper feeding problem, or if the CX6500 does not print at all, refer to the appropriate section in this chapter.
Page 67 Cannot recognize the The memory card Format the memory card or insert a memory card. Do you inserted in the CX6500 new memory card. want to format the card? cannot be recognized. The memory card is...
Page 68 Cannot create a memory Cannot create a folder Load a new memory card. card folder. Operation on the memory card. canceled. The memory card was The memory card was Reinsert the memory card. removed. Operation ejected during the canceled. operation. Cannot be stored saved The Save button is You can only save the settings of the...
Page 69 Remove and reload the paper, then press the Color button. Scanner error -> See A scanner error has Turn the CX6500 off, then back on. your documentation and occurred. If the error message still appears, call service if necessary.
Page 70: Epson Status Monitor
If a problem occurs while printing, an error message appears in the Progress Meter window. When the ink runs low or out, click the How to button in the Epson Status Monitor or Progress Meter window and Epson Status Monitor will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure.
Page 71 (be sure to use a shielded cable), or the computer itself. If the test page does not print satisfactorily, there is a problem with the CX6500. For example, if bands appear in the check pattern as shown below, this could mean that it has a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head.
Page 72: Print Head Carriage Problem
Troubleshooting Print Head Carriage Problem If the carriage cover does not close or the print head carriage does not move to its home position, open the carriage cover and push the ink cartridges down until they click into place. [Top]...
Page 73: Memory Card Caught Between The Memory Card Slot And The Memory Card Cover
Troubleshooting Memory Card Caught Between the Memory Card Slot and the Memory Card Cover Keep the memory card cover open, then repeatedly close and open the memory card cover. [Top]...
Page 74: Correcting Usb Problems
Windows operating system Printer software installation Scanner software installation If you are having difficulty using the CX6500 with a USB connection, see if your problem is listed below, then try the recommended actions. USB connections USB cables or connections can sometimes be the source of the problem. Try one or both of these solutions: Use a USB cable that meets the specifications for the USB interface of the CX6500.
Page 75 Note: The screens shown in this section are for Windows 98. Windows Me screens may differ slightly. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Make sure that the icon for the CX6500 appears in the Printers window.
Page 76 Click the Details tab. If EPUSBX: (Epson Stylus CX6500) is displayed in the Print to the following port list box, then the USB printer device driver and printer software is installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next step.
Page 77 If your drivers are correctly installed, Epson USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. If Epson USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices.
Page 78 If neither USB 2.0 MFP nor Epson Stylus CX6500 appears under Other devices, click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the CX6500, then plug it into the CX6500 again. Once you have confirmed that these items appear, proceed to step 5.
Page 79 Uninstall the printer software as explained in Uninstalling the Printer Software. Then turn off the CX6500, restart your computer, and reinstall the printer software as explained in the Start Here sheet packed with the CX6500. [Top] Scanner software installation If you canceled the scanner software installation before the procedure was completed, or you connected the CX6500 before installing the software, EPSON Scan may be incorrectly installed.
Page 80 Memory Card Caught Between the Memory Card Slot and the Memory Card Cover Correcting USB Problems Printing and Copying Problems Print Quality Problems Printout Problems Not Related to Print Quality Paper Does Not Feed Correctly The CX6500 Does Not Print Canceling Printing Scanning Problems Customer Support Product Information...
Page 81 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Print Head Carriage Problem Memory Card Caught Between the Memory Card Slot and the Memory Card Cover Correcting USB Problems Printing and Copying Problems Scanning Problems Scanner Operation Problems Software Operation Problems...
Page 82 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Print Head Carriage Problem Memory Card Caught Between the Memory Card Slot and the Memory Card Cover Correcting USB Problems Printing and Copying Problems Scanning Problems Customer Support Technical Support Web Site...
Page 83 Feeder guard: Prevents the objects which you place on the document cover from falling inside the CX6500 when opening the document cover. e. Document cover: Open and close when you place a photo or document. f. Output extension tray: Receives ejected paper. On button: Turns the CX6500 on and off.
Page 84 Ink cartridge clamps: Hold the ink cartridge in place. c. USB port: Connect a USB cable when connecting the CX6500 with your computer.
Page 85 a. Document table: Place originals face-down on the glass. b. Control panel: See Control Panel Functions for details on panel operation. [Top]...
Page 86: Control Panel Functions
LCD panel shows the result of pressing the A button, the upper right for the B, the lower left for the C, and the lower right for the D button. When you turn on the CX6500, it enters the mode selected the last time the CX6500 was turned off.
Page 87 Scan and printing... The CX6500 is scanning and printing. Scanning... The CX6500 is scanning. Scan and saving image The CX6500 is scanning and saving an image file to the memory card. Canceling... The CX6500 is canceling the operation. Color copying...
Page 88 Enters Card Print Mode. Scan Mode Enters Scan Mode. Setup Mode Enters Setup Mode. Moves to the previous option. Select/Save When the CX6500 is in the Copy Mode, the current settings are 3sec. saved by pressing and holding this button for 3 seconds.
Page 89 Moves to the next setting. Select/Recall When the CX6500 is in Copy Mode, the saved settings are recalled 3sec. by pressing and holding this button for 3 seconds. Clear/Reset 3sec. Clears the setting you have entered. Resets the number of copies to one.
Page 90 Light Pattern Status ! Error An error occurred. (For details, see Error messages) Mode Shows the mode the CX6500 is in. (Copy, Card Print, Scan, Setup) A, B, C, D Indicates the button is valid. [Top]...
Page 91: Consumable Products
Users that print infrequently may want to choose the standard capacity black ink cartridge. Your CX6500 includes the high capacity black ink cartridge. Media types Epson offers specially designed media for the CX6500 to meet most high-quality printing needs. See Media Type Settings.
Page 93: Exif Print
Product Information Exif Print Effectiveness Exif Version 2.2 (also called Exif Print, an international standard for digital cameras) allows you to print fine-quality photographs using, in combination, a digital camera and printer that support this feature. Effectiveness Exif Print When taking photographs using an Exif Print compatible digital camera, information about camera settings and scene conditions when the photograph was taken is embedded in the photo data.
Page 94 When Exif Print data is embedded in the photo data, the printer interprets how to adjust and print the image. Note: The images above are samples. Print results may vary. [Top]...
Page 95 Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information Stylus CX6500 Parts Control Panel Functions Consumable Products Exif Print Using the Memory Card Loading Memory Cards Copying Files to Your Computer Saving Files to the Memory Card Disconnecting or Turning off the CX6500 Product Specifications...
Page 96 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information Stylus CX6500 Parts Control Panel Functions Consumable Products Exif Print Using the Memory Card Product Specifications System Requirements Printing Scanning Paper Built-in card slots Ink Cartridges...
Page 97 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Improving the Print Quality Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 98 Printing / How to Print Introduction This section guides you through the procedures for different kinds of printing. Printing Text and Web Pages Explains how to print documents and images on various sizes or kinds of single-sheet paper. Printing Photos Explains how to print photos on various sizes or kinds of single-sheet paper.
Page 99 Printing on Envelopes Explains how to print on envelopes. [Top]...
Page 100: Printing Text And Web Pages
Before turning on the CX6500, make sure it is connected to your computer. Press the On button to turn on the CX6500. All mode lights flash, then the mode button for the mode you used last time lights, meaning it has completed its initialization.
Page 101 Handling single sheets of paper Refer to the section below for details on loading single sheets of paper. Loading Single Sheets of Paper When using special media, refer to the section below. Using Special Media [Top] Driver settings for Windows Open the file you want to print.
Page 102 Click the Main tab, then select a Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Select a paper Type setting. Media Type Settings Select a paper Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section.
Page 103 Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. Print your data. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 104 Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Paper Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section. For Mac OS Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout.
Page 105 Click Print to start printing. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS X Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Format for setting. Select a Paper Size and Orientation settings.
Page 106 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the Printer setting so that it matches the Format for setting you made in the Page Setup dialog box in step 3. Then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note:...
Page 107 The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Select Media Type, Color, and Mode settings. See online help for details. Media Type Settings Click Print to start...
Page 108 [Top]...
Page 109: Printing Photos
Before turning on the CX6500, make sure it is connected to your computer. Press the On button to turn on the CX6500. All mode lights flash, then the mode button for the mode you used last time lights, meaning it has completed its initialization.
Page 110 Handling single sheets of paper Refer to the section below for details on loading single sheets of paper. Loading Single Sheets of Paper When using special media, refer to the section below. Using Special Media [Top] Driver settings for Windows Open the file you want to print.
Page 111 Click the Main tab, then select a Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Select a paper Type setting. Media Type Settings Select a paper Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section.
Page 112 Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. Print your data. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 113 Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Paper Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section. For Mac OS Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout.
Page 114 Click Print to start printing. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS X Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Format for setting. Select a Paper Size and Orientation settings.
Page 115 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the Printer setting so that it matches the Format for setting you made in the Page Setup dialog box in step 3. Then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note:...
Page 116 The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Select Media Type, Color, and Mode settings. See online help for details. Media Type Settings Click Print to start...
Page 117 [Top]...
Page 118: Printing On Envelopes
Before turning on the CX6500, make sure it is connected to your computer. Press the On button to turn on the CX6500. All mode lights flash, then the mode button for the mode you used last time lights, meaning it has completed its initialization.
Page 119 Handling envelopes Refer to the section below for loading envelopes. Loading Envelopes Printable area for the printable area. [Top] Driver settings for Windows Open the file you want to print. Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then select a Quality Option setting.
Page 120 Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the Type setting. Select an appropriate envelope size from the available Size settings. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section. Making User Defined Paper Sizes Select Landscape (wide) as the Orientation setting.
Page 121 Print your data. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select an appropriate envelope size from the available Paper Size settings. You can also define a custom paper size.
Page 122 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the Media Type setting. Click Print to start printing. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS X...
Page 123 Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX6500 as the Format for setting. Select an appropriate envelope size as the Paper Size setting. Select Landscape (wide) as the Orientation setting.
Page 124 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX6500 as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details.
Page 125 Click Print to start printing. [Top]...
Page 126: Loading Single Sheets Of Paper
Loading Single Sheets of Paper This section provides instructions on how to load paper in the sheet feeder. Note: Leave enough space in front of the CX6500 for paper to be fully ejected. Pull out the output tray and its extension.
Page 127 Slide the left edge guide to the left so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the paper you are loading. Fan the stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
Page 128 Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first. Always load letterhead or preprinted paper into the sheet feeder top edge first. Make sure that the paper stack is flush with or lower than the triangular load-limit mark on the edge guide.
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Page 130: Using Special Media
You can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper. However, coated papers provide superior printouts because they absorb less ink. Epson provides special media that is formulated for the ink used in the CX6500. Epson recommends using media distributed by Epson to ensure high-quality results.
Page 131 If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your printout. Loading capacities for Epson special media Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for Epson special media. Media Type Loading Capacity...
Page 132: Storing Epson Photo Paper
Be careful not to print on support sheets that are loaded under special media. [Top] Storing Epson Photo Paper Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. Epson recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag. Keep them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Page 133: Loading Envelopes
Printing / Basic Printing Information Loading Envelopes Follow the steps below to load envelopes into the sheet feeder. Slide out the extension tray. Set the adjust lever to the position.
Page 134 Note: Return the adjust lever to the standard position after printing envelopes. If the adjust lever is not returned to the position, the print speed when printing single sheets will decrease, and the print quality may decline. When the adjust lever is in the position, make sure that the High Speed checkbox in the printer driver's Advanced dialog box is cleared.
Page 135 Slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your envelopes. Load envelopes short edge first with the flap side to the left, then slide the left edge guide to fit the width of the envelopes, as shown in the illustration.
Page 136 Note: You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time in the sheet feeder. Set the feeder guard back. Return adjust lever to the standard position after printing envelopes. Note: If you are going to print a large number of envelopes, first try printing one sheet to confirm that it can be printed properly.
Page 137 Flatten the envelope flaps before loading. Flatten the loading edge of the envelope before loading. Avoid using envelopes that are too thin as they may curl during printing. Do the following if paper cannot be fed properly. Feed envelopes with the flap side on the right side and select the Rotate 180° checkbox on the Page Layout menu (Windows) or the Rotate by 180 degrees checkbox in the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh).
Page 138: Media Type Settings
Matte Paper Double-Sided Epson Matte Paper Double-Sided (Letter) S041568 DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper (Letter) S041731 Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper (4 x 6 inches./10 x 15 cm) S041743 Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Paper...
Page 139 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (4 x 6 pulg./10 x 15 cm) S041134 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (Letter) S041141-ML Epson Glossy Photo Paper (A4) S041140 Note: The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, visit the Epson customer support web site.
Page 140: Making User Defined Paper Sizes
Printing / Basic Printing Information Making User Defined Paper Sizes For Windows For Mac OS 9 For Windows You can define a custom paper size and add it to the list. Select User Defined as the Size setting. The User Defined Paper Size dialog appears.
Page 141 Although you can define a large range of paper sizes, the size of paper you can feed into the CX6500 is limited by the size of the sheet feeder on your CX6500. Therefore, if necessary, it is recommended that you reduce or enlarge documents to fit paper sizes within the range of your CX6500's capabilities.
Page 142 For Mac OS 9 You can define a custom paper size. To do so, you can either create a new paper size, or base your custom paper size on a pre-existing paper size. Refer to the sections below. Creating a new paper size If the appropriate paper size is not listed in the Paper Size list in the Page Setup dialog box, follow the steps below to define a new custom paper size.
Page 143 Although you can define a large range of paper sizes, the size of paper you can feed into the CX6500 is limited by the size of the sheet feeder on your CX6500. Therefore, if necessary, it is recommended that you reduce or enlarge documents to fit paper sizes within the range of your CX6500's capabilities.
Page 144 You can define up to 100 paper sizes. The paper size names you create will appear in the Paper Size list. To delete a custom paper size, click Customize, select the paper size from the list in the Custom Paper dialog box, then click Delete.
Page 145: Introduction To Various Printing Options
Printing / Various Printing Options Introduction to Various Printing Options The CX6500 provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in various formats, and you can print using many different types of paper. The sections that follow the introduction explain procedures for each type of printing. Click the title of each printing option to see more details.
Page 146 Fit to Page Printing Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size selected in the printer software. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. Pages Per Sheet Printing Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper.
Page 147 Poster Printing Lets you enlarge material on a single document page to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of paper, then make a poster. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. Watermark Printing...
Page 148 Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. For example, you can put "Confidential" on an important document. [Top]...
Page 149: Borderless Printing
Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Driver settings for Mac OS X The CX6500 allows you to print without margins on all four sides of the paper. Follow the steps below to print Borderless documents and photos. Note: This feature is not available for all media and driver settings.
Page 150: Loading Paper
DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Letter and 4 x 6 inch Paper Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Letter and 4 x 6 inch Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Letter Matte Paper - HeavyWeight Letter Note: Printing with this feature takes longer than normal printing. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when printing on media other than those listed above.
Page 151 Loading Single Sheets of Paper [Top] Driver settings for Windows After you have loaded paper, select printer driver settings for Borderless printing. Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then select a Quality Option setting. For details, see online help.
Page 152 Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. Click OK or Print to start printing. Print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Note: You can control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper during borderless printing.
Page 153 Driver settings for Mac OS 9 After you have loaded paper, select printer driver settings for Borderless printing. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Paper Size setting. Click the Borderless checkbox. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 154 After you have loaded the media, change your printer driver settings for Borderless printing. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX6500 as the Format for setting. Select a Paper Size settings with the borderless attribute.
Page 155 Make the appropriate Orientation setting. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX6500 as the Print setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings.
Page 156 Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Select Media Type, Color, and Mode settings. See online help for details. Media Type Settings...
Page 157 Click Print to start printing. Note: Print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. You can control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper during borderless printing. See online help for details. [Top]...
Page 158: Double-Sided Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Double-Sided Printing Standard double-sided printing for Windows Standard double-sided printing for Macintosh Folded booklet double-sided printing for Windows Folded booklet double-sided printing for Macintosh There are two types of double-sided printing available. Standard double-sided printing allows you to print the odd-numbered pages first.
Page 159 This feature is not available when selecting the Borderless checkbox on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh). This feature is not available when the CX6500 is accessed over a network or is used as a shared printer.
Page 160 Depending on the media type, stacks of up to 30 sheets can be loaded into the sheet feeder during double-sided printing. Only use media types that are suitable for double-sided printing. Otherwise, the printout quality may deteriorate. Depending on the media type and the amount of ink used to print text and images, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper.
Page 161 Click the Page Layout tab, then select the Double-Sided Printing checkbox. Click Margins to open the Margins dialog box.
Page 162 Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right. Choose cm or inch as the Unit setting. Then, specify the width of the binding margin. You can enter any width from 0.12 inches to 1.18 inches. Note: The actual binding margin may be different from the specified settings depending on your application.
Page 163 Click OK to return to the Page Layout menu. Then, click OK to save your settings. Load paper into the sheet feeder, then send the print job from your application. Instructions for generating the even-numbered pages will be displayed while the odd-numbered pages are printed.
Page 164 Note: The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them into the sheet feeder. Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading the stack into the sheet feeder.
Page 165 Follow the steps below to print odd- and even-numbered pages onto opposite sides of the sheet. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Paper Size setting. Select the Double-Sided Printing checkbox. Click Margins.
Page 166 The actual binding margin may be different from the specified settings depending on your application. Experiment with a few sheets to examine actual results before printing the entire job. Click OK to return to the Page Setup dialog box. Then, click OK to save your settings and close the dialog box.
Page 167 Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the paper. Note: The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them into the sheet feeder. Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading the stack into the sheet feeder.
Page 168 Follow the instructions provided when reloading the printouts. Paper jams or improperly placed binding margins may occur if the printouts are not reloaded correctly. If a paper jam occurs, see Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the even-numbered pages.
Page 169 Click the Page Layout tab and select the Double-Sided Printing checkbox. Then, select the Folded Booklet checkbox. Click Margins to open the Margins dialog box.
Page 170 Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right. Note: When Portrait is selected as the Orientation setting on the Main menu, the Left or Right binding positions are available. The Top binding position is available when Landscape is selected as the Orientation setting.
Page 171 Portrait Landscape : Folding edge Margin Click OK to return to the Page Layout menu. Then, click OK to save your settings.
Page 172 Load paper into the sheet feeder, then send the print job from your application. Instructions for printing the inside pages will be displayed while the outside pages are printed. Loading Single Sheets of Paper Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the paper.
Page 173 If a paper jam occurs, see Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the inside pages. Once printing is complete, fold the sheets and bind them together using a stapler or other binding method.
Page 174 Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right. Note: When Portrait is selected as the Orientation setting in the Page Setup dialog box, the Left or Right binding positions are available. The Top binding position is supported when Landscape is selected as the Orientation setting.
Page 175 : Folding edge Margin Click OK to return to the Page Setup dialog box. Then, click OK to save your settings and close the dialog box. Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Media Type setting.
Page 176 Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the paper. Note: The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them into the sheet feeder. Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading the stack into the sheet feeder.
Page 177 Follow the instructions provided when reloading the printouts. Paper jams or improperly placed binding margins may occur if the printouts are not reloaded correctly. If a paper jam occurs, see Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the inside pages.
Page 178: Fit To Page Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Fit to Page Printing Loading paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Macintosh You can use the Fit to Page printing function when you want to print, for example, a Letter-size document on another size paper. Fit to Page printing automatically fits images or text you want to print to the paper size you select in the printer software, or it allows you to manually resize the image.
Page 179 Loading Single Sheets of Paper [Top] Driver settings for Windows Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then select a Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Select a paper Type setting. Media Type Settings Select a paper Size...
Page 180 Click the Page Layout tab, then select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox. You can select the following settings to change the size of your document. By Output Paper Size Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of your document to make it fit the paper size selected in the By Output Paper Size list.
Page 181 Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. After finishing all steps above, start printing. [Top] Driver settings for Macintosh Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS...
Page 182 Select a Paper Size setting. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click the Layout icon button.
Page 183 Select the Fit to Page checkbox. Select the paper size loaded in the sheet feeder from the Output Paper Size list. Click OK to save the settings and close the Layout dialog box.
Page 184 Click Print to start printing. [Top]...
Page 185: Pages Per Sheet Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Pages Per Sheet Printing Loading paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Driver settings for Mac OS X Pages Per Sheet printing allows you to print two or four pages on single sheets of paper. Note: This feature is not available when selecting the Borderless checkbox on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Mac OS 9).
Page 186 [Top] Driver settings for Windows Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then select a Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Select a paper Type setting. Media Type Settings Select a paper Size setting.
Page 187 Click the Page Layout tab and select the Multi Page checkbox. Then, select Pages Per Sheet.
Page 188 Select the following settings for Pages Per Sheet printing. 2, 4 Prints two or four pages of your document on a single piece of paper. Print Page Borders Prints frames around the pages printed on each sheet. Page Order Allows you to specify the order in which the pages will be printed on the sheet of paper.
Page 189 After finishing all of the steps above, start printing. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Paper Size setting. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 190 Select a Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click the Layout icon button. Select the Multi-Page checkbox in the Layout dialog box, then select Pages Per Sheet.
Page 191 Select the following settings for Pages Per Sheet printing. 2 Pages, Prints two or four pages of your document on a single piece 4 Pages of paper. Page Order Allows you to specify the order in which the pages will be printed on the sheet of paper.
Page 192 Driver settings for Mac OS X Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX6500 as the Format for setting. Select a Paper Size and Orientation settings. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog...
Page 193 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX6500 as the Printer setting. Make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details.
Page 194 Pages per Sheet Prints multiple pages of your document on a single piece of paper. You can choose from 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16. Layout Direction Allows you to specify the order in which the pages will be printed on the sheet of paper.
Page 195 Media Type Settings Click Print to start printing. [Top]...
Page 196: Poster Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Poster Printing Loading paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Macintosh How to make a poster from your printouts Poster printing allows you to print poster-size images by enlarging one page to cover several sheets of paper.
Page 197 Loading Single Sheets of Paper [Top] Driver settings for Windows Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then select a Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Select a paper Type setting. Media Type Settings Select a paper Size...
Page 198 Click the Page Layout tab and select the Multi Page checkbox. Then select Poster Printing. Click the up or down arrow to select 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4.
Page 199 Click Settings to adjust the way your poster will print. The Poster Settings dialog box opens.
Page 200 Select the following settings. Print Cutting Guides Select this checkbox to turn the cutting guide options on. Overlapping Alignment Slightly overlaps the panels and prints alignment markers so Marks that the panels can be aligned more precisely. Trim Lines Prints border lines on the panels to guide you when trimming the pages.
Page 201 If you want to print only a few of the panels without printing the entire poster, click the panels that you do not wish to print. Click OK to close the Poster Settings dialog box. After finishing all of the steps above, start printing. [Top] Driver settings for Macintosh Access the Page Setup dialog...
Page 202 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click the Layout icon button. Select the Multi-Page checkbox, then select Poster.
Page 203 Select the following settings. 1 page covers xx sheets Specifies how many printed sheets of paper the enlarged document page will cover. You can choose from 4, 9, or 16 sheets. Overlapping Alignment Slightly overlaps the panels and prints alignment markers so Marks that the panels can be aligned more precisely.
Page 204: How To Make A Poster From Your Printouts
If you want to print only a few of the panels without printing the entire poster, click Panel Selection, click the panels that you do not wish to print, then click OK. Click OK to save the settings and close the Layout dialog box.
Page 205 Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back side. Cut the taped sheets in two along a vertical line through the alignment markers (this time, a line to the left of the cross marks), as shown in the illustration below.
Page 206 Cut off the remaining margins. Warning: Be careful when using sharp tools. [Top]...
Page 207: Watermark Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Watermark Printing Loading paper Printing the watermark for Windows Printing the watermark for Macintosh Creating your own watermark for Windows Creating your own watermark for Macintosh Watermark printing allows you to print a text-based or an image-based watermark on your document. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X.
Page 208 Loading Single Sheets of Paper [Top] Printing the watermark for Windows Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then select a Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Select a paper Type setting.
Page 209 Click the Page Layout tab, choose the desired watermark from the Watermark list, then click Settings.
Page 210 Specify the necessary settings for the watermark. You can change the position and size of the watermark by dragging the image within the preview window at the left of the dialog box.
Page 211 Click OK to return to the Page Layout menu. Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. Print the data from your application. [Top] Printing the watermark for Macintosh Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS...
Page 212 Select a Paper Size setting. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select a Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click the Layout icon button.
Page 213 Select the Watermark checkbox in the Layout dialog box, then choose the desired watermark from the Name list. Specify the necessary settings for the watermark. You can change the position and size of the watermark by dragging the image within the preview window at the left of the dialog box. Click OK to save the settings and close the Layout dialog box.
Page 214 Click Print to start printing. [Top] Creating your own watermark for Windows You can add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the watermark list. Click Add/Del under Watermark on the Page Layout menu. The following dialog box appears.
Page 215 To use an image file as a watermark, select BMP. Click Browse to specify the bitmap file you want to use, then click OK. Type a name for your watermark in the Name text box, then click Save. To create a text-based watermark, select Text. Type your text in the Text text box. The text that you enter will also be used as the watermark name.
Page 216 [Top] Creating your own watermark for Macintosh You can add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the watermark list. Click Add/Del beside the Name list. The following dialog box appears. To use an image file as a watermark, click Add PICT. Specify the desired image file, then click Open.
Page 217 The image file name or the watermark text appears in the Mark Name list in the Watermark dialog box. To change the name of an image watermark, select it from the list, then type a new name. When a text watermark is selected in the Name list, you can edit the text or change the font and text style by clicking Edit Text.
Page 218: Checking The Printer Status
For Windows Using the progress meter When you send a print job to the CX6500, the progress meter appears, as shown in the illustration below. The progress meter indicates the progress of the current print job and provides printer status information when bidirectional communication between the CX6500 and the computer is established.
Page 219: Using Epson Spool Manager
Tips for getting the most out of your Epson printer software appear in the text box at the bottom of the progress meter window. A new tip appears every 30 seconds. For more details on the tip displayed in the window, click the Details button.
Page 220: Using Epson Status Monitor 3
(with printers on a network, this may be called a print queue). When a print job reaches the top of the line, Epson Spool Manager sends the job to the printer.
Page 221 Epson Status Monitor 3 provides you with detailed printer status information, a graphic display, and status messages. If the ink runs low or out, the How to button appears in the Epson Status Monitor 3 window. Clicking How to displays ink cartridge replacement instructions and moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position.
Page 222: For Macintosh
For Macintosh Using Epson StatusMonitor Epson StatusMonitor monitors the CX6500. If it detects a printer error, it will inform you with an error message. When the ink runs low or out, a How to button appears. Click How to, and Epson StatusMonitor will lead you step by step through the ink cartridge replacement procedure.
Page 223 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Click the StatusMonitor icon button, or click the Utility icon button then the Epson StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. The Epson StatusMonitor dialog box appears. For Mac OS X...
Page 224 Click the Epson StatusMonitor button. The Epson StatusMonitor dialog box appears. Using the Configuration Settings dialog box To change the way that the Epson StatusMonitor utility monitors the CX6500, or to change the way that the CX6500 handles print jobs, follow the steps below.
Page 225 Click the Utility icon button. Click Configuration. The Configuration Settings dialog box appears. In the Configuration Settings dialog box, you can make the following settings. Error notification Choose the way Epson StatusMonitor notifies you in case of an error.
Page 226 Using Epson MonitorIV After you send a print job to the CX6500, you can use the Epson MonitorIV utility to check, cancel, or change the priority of print jobs that are queued for printing. This utility also shows the status of the job currently being printed.
Page 227 Send a print job to the CX6500. Select Epson MonitorIV from the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar. The Epson MonitorIV dialog box appears. Note: You can also open Epson MonitorIV by double-clicking the Epson MonitorIV icon in the Extensions folder.
Page 228 Double-click Copies to change the number of copies of the selected print job that will be printed. Click the Show details arrow to open an extension (similar to the one below) at the bottom of the Epson MonitorIV dialog box. The extension displays detailed information on the selected document's printer software settings.
Page 229 In the Document Name column, select the print job for which you want to change the priority. Click the Show details arrow to open an extension (similar to the one below) at the bottom of the Epson MonitorIV dialog box.
Page 230 Time. Note: If you select Print Time, a dialog box appears, allowing you to specify the date and time when the document will be printed. Make sure that the CX6500 and computer are turned on at the specified time. [Top]...
Page 231: Checking The Print Head Nozzles
You can check the print head nozzles from your computer using the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software or from the CX6500 itself by using the buttons on the control panel. Note: Do not start the nozzle check while printing is in progress;...
Page 232 Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. Make sure that the CX6500 is on and the ! Error light is off. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box.
Page 233: Using The Control Panel Buttons
Make sure that the CX6500 is on and the ! Error light is off. Access the Epson Printer Utility dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select the CX6500, then click OK in the Printer List window. Click the Nozzle Check button in the Utility dialog box.
Page 234 Good: print head does not need to be cleaned yet. Not Good: print head needs to be cleaned. If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, there is a problem with the CX6500. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. See...
Page 235: Cleaning The Print Head
You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software or from the CX6500 itself using the control panel buttons. Note: Print head cleaning uses both color and black inks.
Page 236 Head cleaning... appears on the LCD panel while the CX6500 performs the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the CX6500 while Head cleaning... appears on the LCD panel. Doing so may damage it. When Head cleaning... disappears from the LCD panel, click Print Nozzle Check Pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box to confirm that the print head is clean.
Page 237 Note: If the copy quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the CX6500 off and let it sit overnight. Then, perform the nozzle check again and repeat head cleaning if necessary. If the copy quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.
Page 238 Head cleaning... appears on the LCD panel while the printer performs the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the CX6500 while Head cleaning... appears on the LCD panel. Doing so may damage it. When Head cleaning... disappears from the LCD panel, click the Confirmation button in the Head Cleaning dialog box to print a nozzle check pattern.
Page 239 Note: If the copy quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the CX6500 off and let it sit overnight. Then, perform the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary. If the copy quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.
Page 240 Cleaning the Print Head. Note: If the copy quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the CX6500 off and let it sit overnight. Then, perform the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary.
Page 241 Color button. Cleaning of the print head starts and Head cleaning... appears on the LCD panel. Caution: Never turn off the CX6500 while Head cleaning... appears on the LCD panel. Doing so may damage it. When Head cleaning... disappears from the LCD panel, perform the nozzle check to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.
Page 242 If the print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn the CX6500 off and let it sit overnight. Then, perform the nozzle check again and repeat head cleaning if necessary. If the print quality still has not improved, one or more of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.
Page 243: Aligning The Print Head
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility. Make sure that Letter-size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and that the adjust lever is set to the position. Make sure that the CX6500 is on and ! Error lights is off. Access the printer software.
Page 244 Make sure that Letter-size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and that the adjust lever is set to the position. Make sure that the CX6500 is on and ! Error lights is off. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box.
Page 245 Follow the steps below to align the print head using the control panel. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. Make sure that the CX6500 is on, and the ! Error light is off. Press the Setup Mode button to enter the Setup Mode.
Page 246 Look at the alignment patterns. Find the pair of vertical lines that is aligned in pattern #1, then enter the number using the numeric buttons. Finally, press the Color button. The next pattern number appears. As with pattern #1, find and register the aligned pairs for the remaining alignment patterns #2 through #5.
Page 247 For Mac OS X For Windows XP and 2000 This section tells you how to set up the CX6500 so that other computers on the network can use it. Note: This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share the CX6500, consult your network administrator.
Page 248 Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.) For Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. Right-click the icon for the CX6500, then click Sharing. Select Share this printer, then type a name for the shared printer.
Page 249 Click OK, or click Close if you installed additional drivers. Accessing the CX6500 through a network To use the CX6500 from other computers on a network, you must first install the printer driver on each computer that will access it. Follow the steps below. Note: The CX6500 must be set up as a shared resource on the computer that it is directly connected to before you can access it from another computer.
Page 250 On the next screen, click Next. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the CX6500. Then, click the icon for the CX6500.
Page 251 For Windows 98 and Me This section tells you how to set up the CX6500 so that other computers on a network can use it. First, set up the CX6500 as a shared printer on the computer connected directly to it. Then, install the printer software on each computer that will access the CX6500 through the network.
Page 252 If a dialog box appears requesting that you restart your computer, do so, open the Printers folder, then continue with step 7. Select the icon for the CX6500 in the Printers folder, then click Sharing on the File menu. Select Shared As, type the information for the CX6500 as required, then click...
Page 253 Follow the steps below. Note: The CX6500 must be set up as a shared resource on the computer that it is directly connected to before you can access it from another computer. See Setting up the CX6500 as a shared printer.
Page 254 Click Next. Select Network printer, then click Next. On the next screen, click Browse. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the CX6500. Then, click the icon for it.
Page 255 For Mac OS 9 This section tells you how to set up the CX6500 so that you can use it on an AppleTalk network. By setting up the CX6500 as a shared printer, your local printer is connected to the network and can be used by other computers.
Page 256 Turn on the CX6500. Select Chooser from the Apple menu, click the icon for the CX6500, then select the port it is connected to. Click the Setup button. The Printer Sharing Setup dialog box opens.
Page 257 Chooser. Close the Chooser. Accessing the CX6500 through a network To access the CX6500 from other computers on a network, follow the steps in this section for each computer that will access it. Turn on the CX6500. Install the printer software from the software CD- ROM.
Page 258 If the following dialog box appears, enter the password for the CX6500, then click OK. Select the appropriate Background Printing radio button to turn background printing on or off. Close the Chooser. [Top] For Mac OS X Use the Printer Sharing setting, which is a standard feature of Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
Page 259 See your operating system's documentation for details. [Top]...
Page 260: Increasing The Print Speed
General tips Using the Speed & Progress dialog box (Windows only) Follow the instructions in this section to increase the printing speed of the CX6500. General tips Just as printing at a high resolution requires more processing time than printing at a low resolution, printing in color takes longer than printing in black-and-white because the volume of data in a color document is much greater.
Page 261 Data Image size Small Large characteristics Resolution High The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Menu or dialog Printer software Orientation Portrait Landscape Main menu settings (Windows), Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh) Color Black Color...
Page 262 Mirror Image* Page Layout menu (Windows), Advanced dialog box (Macintosh) Collate* Page Layout menu (Windows), Layout dialog Reverse Order* box (Macintosh) Data Variety of Grayscale** Full color characteristics colors Hardware System speed Faster Slower resources HDD free space Large Small Memory free Large Small...
Page 263 The settings related to print speed are listed below. Note: The specific features available in the printer software vary depending on the CX6500 model and the version of Windows that you are using. High speed copies To print multiple copies of your document faster, select High Speed Copies. This speeds up printing by...
Page 264 When spooling RAW datatype, print progress as displayed by the Progress Meter may differ from actual print progress. Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can make settings for Epson Status Monitor 3.
Page 265 You can select the following settings: Select Notification Displays the current error notification settings. Select the checkboxes of the error types for which you want to receive notification. Note: Click the Default button to revert all Select Notification settings to their defaults.
Page 266 Select the Shortcut Icon checkbox and choose an icon type to have a shortcut icon placed in your Windows taskbar. You can click the shortcut icon in the taskbar to open Epson Status Monitor 3, or right-click the icon to access some of the printer utilities.
Page 267: Accessing The Printer Software For Windows
Printer Software Introductions / Accessing the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software for Windows From Windows applications From the Start menu From the taskbar You can access the printer software from most Windows applications, from the Windows Start menu, or the taskbar.
Page 268 Faxes.) For Windows 98, Me and 2000, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. For Windows XP and 2000, select the CX6500, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu. For Windows 98 and Me, select the CX6500, then click Properties on the File menu.
Page 269 Printer Software Introductions / Accessing the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS 9 These dialog boxes can be accessed as described below. Dialog Box How to Access It Print Click Print on the File menu of your application or click Options in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 270 Save File Click the Preview icon button in the Print dialog box until the Print button changes into the Save File button, then click the Save File button. [Top]...
Page 271 Utility Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in the Applications folder in Macintosh HD. Select the CX6500 from the Printer List, then click Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder and double-click the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility icon.
Page 272: Getting Information Through Online Help For Windows
Printer Software Introductions / Getting Information Getting Information Through Online Help for Windows Accessing help from your application Accessing help from the Windows Start menu You can access the online help from your application or from the Windows Start Menu. Refer to the sections below.
Page 273 Printer Software Introductions / Getting Information Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS 9 Choose Print or Page Setup from the File menu of your application. Then, click the Help button. [Top]...
Page 274 Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS X Click the Help button when settings for Epson printer software, such as Print Settings or Color Management, are selected in the Print dialog box. For other setting, see your operating system's documentation.
Page 275: Overview Of The Basic Procedure
In the application, open EPSON Scan. Full Auto Mode: EPSON Scan automatically previews the images and recognizes the document source and type. Images are automatically optimized and scanned. Home Mode or Professional Mode: Make settings to optimize images and click Scan.
Page 276: Scanning An Image
Before turning on the CX6500, make sure it is connected to your computer. Press the On button to turn on the CX6500. All mode lights flash, then the mode button for the mode you used last lights, meaning it has completed its initialization.
Page 277 Start EPSON Scan directly as a stand alone application Start EPSON Scan from a TWAIN-compliant application This section provides information on how to start EPSON Scan from ArcSoft PhotoImpression. For details on starting EPSON Scan as a stand-alone application, see Starting EPSON Scan.
Page 278 Double-click the Applications folder on your Macintosh HD, then double-click the PhotoImpression folder. Finally, double-click the PhotoImpression 5 icon. Click the Camera/Scanner button. Select a file format, location, and file name, then click Epson Stylus CX6500. EPSON Scan starts. See File formats for information on file formats.
Page 279 If you want to select more settings, click Pause, then click Options to open the Options dialog box. For more details on settings, click the Help button in the Option dialog box. After EPSON Scan has previewed and recognized the document type, the following window appears. You can see the document type in the window.
Page 280 EPSON Scan automatically locates the target images, modifies their skew, and starts scanning. Caution: Do not open the scanner unit during scanning or copying; otherwise, you may damage the CX6500. Note: Be aware that clicking Cancel on this screen closes EPSON Scan.
Page 281: File Formats
The scanned image is sent to ArcSoft PhotoImpression. Note: Depending on the image you want to scan, you may not get the expected scanned image. In this case, scan the image in the Home Mode or Professional Mode. When you scan in the Full Auto Mode, black and white documents might be recognized as a color document.
Page 282 EPS format (*.EPS) EPS is a PostScript file format. Most illustration and DTP applications are compatible with EPS. PICT format PICT is a standard image file format for Macintosh. Most (Macintosh only) Macintosh applications including word processor software can read images in this format. PNG format (*.PNG) PNG is a portable and highly-compressed file format designed for viewing in Web browsing applications, which...
Page 283: Placing Photos And Documents On The Document Table
Scanning / How to Scan Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Removing the document cover for thick or large documents Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status. Note: Keep the document table clean.
Page 284 Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time. They may stick to the glass of the document table. Do not place heavy objects on top of the CX6500. For a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover to make it easier to align the document.
Page 285 When you scan a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover. Note: When you place a document without the document cover, make sure you press the document from above to keep it flat. When you press the document, do not move the document and do not add too much pressure.
Page 286 Do not use excessive force when removing the document cover, and do not twist it diagonally. Doing so may damage the document cover. Do not open and shut the scanner unit without the document cover. It might cause the injury and the breakdown. [Top]...
Page 287: Choosing A Scanning Mode
Scanning / Various Scanning Options Choosing a Scanning Mode Changing the scanning mode EPSON Scan provides three modes for you to make any scanning settings: Full Auto Mode, Home Mode, and Professional Mode. Full Auto Mode: The Full Auto Mode makes scanning simple, freeing you from complex settings or adjustments.
Page 288: Changing The Scanning Mode
Click the small arrow to the right of the list box, then click to select the desired mode. Note: The scanning mode that was selected the last time you used EPSON Scan remains in effect when you start it again.
Page 289: Selecting Suitable Settings
Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Start EPSON Scan and select Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, Changing the scanning mode. The settings window appears. Select the settings to match your document. Refer to the...
Page 290 Original Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Photo Destination Image Type Select a suitable image type.
Page 291 Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See Selecting a suitable resolution. Target Size To be set in a later step. Adjustments To be set in a later step. Click the Preview button to preview the images. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the scanned images, then specify the Adjustments settings, if necessary.
Page 292 Click Scan to start scanning. The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. Selecting a suitable resolution When you specify a high resolution, the number of pixels of the data increases and the scanned image becomes fine in texture.
Page 293 Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Start EPSON Scan and select Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, Changing the scanning mode. The settings window appears. Select the settings that match your document. Refer to the...
Page 294 Original Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Document Destination Image Type Black&White is recommended. Resolution 300 dpi for texts, 600 dpi for line arts Target Size To be set in a later step. Adjustments To be set in a later step. Click the Preview button to preview the images.
Page 295 Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Start EPSON Scan and select Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, Changing the scanning mode. The settings window appears. Select settings that match your document. Refer to the illustration...
Page 296 Original Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Document Destination Image Type Color Smoothing...
Page 297 Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See Selecting a suitable resolution. Target Size To be set in a later step. Adjustments To be set in a later step. Click the Preview button to preview the images. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the scanned images, then specify the Adjustments settings, if necessary.
Page 298 Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Start EPSON Scan and select Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, Changing the scanning mode. The settings window appears. Select the settings that match your document. Refer to the...
Page 299 Original Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Document Destination Image Type Select an appropriate image type.
Page 300 Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See Selecting a suitable resolution. Target Size To be set in a later step. Adjustments To be set in a later step. Click the Preview button to preview the images. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the scanned images, then specify the Adjustments settings, if necessary.
Page 301 The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. [Top]...
Page 302: Creating Beautiful Reproductions
Enhance the quality of a scanned image (PRINT Image Matching) EPSON Scan provides you with a variety of settings to improve the quality of a scanned image to satisfy your needs. You can easily adjust the quality of the image by selecting the box in the settings window.
Page 303 Select Screen Ruling appropriate for the image being scanned and your purpose. (In Home Mode, this function is not available.) Descreening Filter not applied Descreening Filter applied [Top] Improve image sharpness If the outline of the original edge of the image is not sharp enough, you can improve the sharpness of the scanned image by using this feature in Professional Mode.
Page 304 Select the Unsharp Mask Filter checkbox in the Adjustments section. Unsharp Mask Filter not applied Unsharp Mask Filter applied Select the level of adjustments. [Top] Liven up the color of a scanned image You can liven up the color of a scanned image by adjusting the brightness of color, contrast, or color balance.
Page 305 This feature is only available when you are scanning a color image. Click the Image Adjustment button. Adjust the items you want to change by sliding the tabs.
Page 306 Image Adjustment not applied Image Adjustment applied Close the Image Adjustment window by clicking the Close button. [Top] Restore faded color images Color Restoration is a scanner software feature that restores faded color on photos in Home or Professional Mode. In Home Mode, click the Preview button to prescan your image, click the Image Adjustments button, then select the Color Restoration checkbox.
Page 307 In Professional Mode click the Preview button to prescan your image, then scroll down and select the Color Restoration checkbox. Note: Do not specify 8-bit Grayscale for Image Type. Do not specify Document for Auto Exposure Type. Depending on the condition of photos, the color may not be restored as you desire. [Top] Enhance the quality of a scanned image (PRINT Image...
Page 308 PRINT Image Matching is a standardized method of recording a wider range of color information to enhance the quality of your scanned images. Using the CX6500 with PRINT Image Matching, you can effortlessly achieve printouts that come to life with a dynamic range of brilliant colors.
Page 309 Click the Scan and Save icon on the EPSON Smart Panel. Specify Location, File Name, and Image Format settings. Select Print Image Matching II (JPEG) or Print Image Matching II (TIFF) from the Type list box, and change the Photo...
Page 310 Click Scan and Save to start scanning or Scan with Options to change scanning settings. [Top]...
Page 311: Scanning Multiple Images Simultaneously
If you plan to preview images using the Thumbnail method, while scanning multiple photos, position each photo at least 20 mm apart from its adjacent photos. Start EPSON Scan and select Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, Changing the scanning mode.
Page 312 Specify the Original and Destination settings to match your images. Click the Preview button to preview the images. Note: You can select a preview method: Thumbnail Preview or Normal Preview. Click the small arrow to the right of the Preview button, then select Thumbnail or Normal.
Page 313 Select the number checkbox of an image you want to scan. Note: Depending on the materials you want to scan, Epson scan may not be able to automatically locate the target images, or preview the images as thumbnails. In this case, preview the...
Page 314 In the Normal Preview window: Create marquees on the previewed image to select an area you want to scan. You can create up to 50 marquees. For more details, see Using marquees.
Page 315 Note: When the output size of the scanned image is already decided, select an appropriate setting from the Target Size list. A marquee proportional to the measurements of the Target Size setting appears in the Preview window. You can move this marquee to the area of the image you want to scan.
Page 316 For some settings, you can apply the same modifications to all of the images at once by clicking All. (In Normal Preview, you need to make marquees.) For detail, see Using marquees. Click Scan. EPSON Scan starts scanning. The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. [Top]...
Page 317: Scanning Documents To Convert To Text Data (Ocr)
Scanning / Various Scanning Options Scanning Documents to Convert to Text Data (OCR) Improving character recognition Potential text recognition problems You can scan and convert documents to text data, then edit them using with a word processing application. The technology that allows computers to "read" text from physical objects is called OCR. OCR requires a graphical representation of text to interpret, which usually comes from a scanned image.
Page 318 The quality of the text in your original document greatly affects the OCR results. The following types of originals can make recognition difficult and should be avoided if possible: Items that have been copied from other copies Faxes Text with tightly-spaced characters or line pitch Text that is in tables or underlined Cursive or italic fonts, and font sizes less than 8 points Remember that OCR software cannot recognize handwritten characters.
Page 319: Starting Scanner Software (Epson Scan) Directly
Scanning / Various Scanning Options Starting Scanner Software (EPSON Scan) Directly To save scanned images without editing them in an application, start EPSON Scan directly. After scanning images, the scanned images are automatically saved as files in the folder specified in the File Save Settings dialog box.
Page 320 Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan checkbox is cleared, the File Save Settings dialog box does not appear automatically. To open the dialog box, click the arrow to the right of the Scan button, then select File Save Settings. Specify a location where scanned images are saved.
Page 321 For Windows users, the following characters cannot be used in the prefix. \, /, :, ., *, ?, ", <, >, | For Macintosh users, you cannot use colon (:) in the prefix. The number must be 3 digits. To save images using the MS -DOS 8.3 format, make sure the prefix does not exceed 5 alphanumeric characters.
Page 322 If the Open image folder after scanning checkbox in the File Save Settings dialog box is selected, Windows Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Macintosh) automatically opens the folder where the scanned image is saved when EPSON Scan finishes scanning. [Top]...
Page 323: Using The Preview Window In Epson Scan
Using marquees Preview images Before you scan an image, you can use the Preview window to see the effects of most EPSON Scan settings and make additional image adjustments. Clicking the Preview button starts prescanning and previews the image. Depending on the scanning mode and the Document Type settings, a small arrow appears to the right of the Preview button, allowing you to select a preview method.
Page 324 you made, and to make additional image adjustments. You can also use marquees to scan selected portions of an image. For details on marquees, see Using marquees. Click the Zoom Preview button to zoom in on a selected area of the image. Use a marquee to select the part of the image you want to zoom in, then click the Zoom Preview button.
Page 325: Thumbnail Preview
For more details, see the online help. Thumbnail preview The Thumbnail Preview method allows you to preview multiple images in a thumbnail layout. EPSON Scan automatically locates the target images and applies the Auto Exposure feature to each image. You can modify each thumbnail image and make additional image adjustments.
Page 326 To scan an image that appears as a thumbnail, select the checkbox under the image you want to scan and click Scan. To modify a thumbnail image, click the image to select it, then select your settings. The selected image has a blue frame around it.
Page 327: Using Marquees
Note: When you double-click a thumbnail image, the image is zoomed in and the enlarged image is displayed in the Full Size menu. When you click All in the Preview window, the Full Size tab is dimmed. [Top] Using marquees A marquee is a frame that you draw around a portion of a previewed image to select it.
Page 328 When the mouse pointer is placed within the marquee (the frame of the selected image area), it changes to a hand. You can click and drag the marquee anywhere in the Preview window. If you drag the hand pointer while pressing the Shift key, the marquee becomes restricted to the vertical or horizontal movement.
Page 329 To remove or delete a marquee, click the marquee and click the Delete marquee button. [Top]...
Page 330: Using Control Panel Functions
Scanning directly to your e-mail The CX6500 allows you to scan an image to a computer or send an e-mail with the scanned image attached by using the buttons on the control panel. Before using this feature, make sure you have installed EPSON Scan and EPSON Smart Panel on your computer.
Page 331 D or OK button. The EPSON Smart Panel window appears. Click an application icon. The selected application opens and start scanning, then the scanned image is automatically sent to application. Refer to the EPSON Smart Panel online help for details. Caution: Never open the scanner unit while scanning or copying;...
Page 332: Scanning Directly To Your E-Mail
You can scan an image and send an e-mail message with the scanned image attached. Note: An e-mail program must be installed on your computer before you can use this feature. Connect the CX6500 to your computer, then start up the computer. Place your materials on the document table.
Page 333 EPSON Scan automatically previews the image and recognizes its image type. Note: To cancel the operation, click Pause and click Close. The following window appears with a progress bar to indicate the scanning progress. You can see the type of document being scanned. When scanning multiple photos, you can also see the...
Page 334 The scanned image is transferred to a pre-selected e-mail program and attached to a new e-mail massage. Note: If no e-mail program has been selected, the Select Software dialog box appears. For details, refer to the EPSON Smart Panel documentation.
Page 335 For details about the settings, refer to the EPSON Smart Panel documentation. [Top]...
Page 336: Assigning An Application In The Epson Smart Panel Window
Scanning / Scanning Using Control Panel Functions Assigning an Application in the EPSON Smart Panel Window To assign an application in the EPSON Smart Panel window to the buttons on the control panel, follow the steps below. Start EPSON Smart Panel.
Page 337 Note: The application currently assigned to the buttons on the control panel has the Scan button icon added to its application icon. [Top]...
Page 338: Assigning A Different Application In Windows
Imaging for Windows, as long as it is installed) in Windows to the buttons on the control panel. When you press the buttons on the control panel, EPSON Scan's dialog box opens or scanning starts and the scanned image is automatically sent to the application (which does not need to be opened manually).
Page 339 Select a desired button from the Select an event list. Select Start this program and select the desired application from the list. Note: If Prompt for which program to run is selected, when the button is pressed, a dialog box appears to prompt you to select an application from the list. Some applications do not support linkage to scanners and digital cameras.
Page 340 Panel. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. For Windows Me users: Right-click the CX6500's icon and select Properties. For Windows 98 and 2000 users: Select the CX6500 from the installed scanners and cameras list. Click Properties. Select the Events tab.
Page 341 Select a desired button from the Scanner events list and select the checkbox of the desired application in the Send to this application list; clear the rest of the checkboxes. Note: If multiple applications are selected, when the button is pressed, a dialog box appears to prompt you to select just one from the list.
Page 342 To save your settings, click Apply and Note: You need to click Apply whenever you change a button setting. If you need to disable the Scanner events, select the Disable device events checkbox in the scanner's Properties dialog box. [Top]...
Page 343: Overview Of Epson Smart Panel
Overview of EPSON Smart Panel Starting EPSON Smart Panel EPSON Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application or the Epson photo-sharing site. You can also obtain photos and documents in digital form quickly and easily.
Page 344 For Windows users: Click Start, point to All Programs (for Windows XP users) or Programs (for Windows 98, Me, or 2000 users), EPSON Smart Panel, then click EPSON Smart Panel. For Mac OS 9 users: Select EPSON Smart Panel from the Apple menu.
Page 345: Applications In The Epson Smart Panel Window
The EPSON Smart Panel window contains various applications. See the following section about the applications available. By clicking an applications icon, you can use the CX6500 to scan and send data directly to the application. For details, refer to the EPSON Smart Panel online help.
Page 346 Before you print an image, you can see the effects of image adjustments using the Preview window. When you launch this application, the following screen appears. Note: For Windows or Mac OS X, you can select paper easily when Epson EasyPrintModule is installed.
Page 347 [Top] View and Create Use this application to scan photos using ArcSoft PhotoImpression. When you launch this application, the following screen appears and ArcSoft PhotoImpression starts automatically.
Page 348: Scan To Application
If ArcSoft PhotoImpression is not installed, the View and Create icon appears dimmed and is not available. [Top] Scan to Application Use this application to scan and send images to a desired application for further editing. When you launch this application, the following screen appears and the image is scanned from EPSON Scan.
Page 349: Scan To E-Mail
[Top] Scan to E-mail Use this application to scan an image and send an e-mail message with your scanned image attached. When you launch this application, the following screen appears and the image is scanned from EPSON Scan.
Page 350 Use this application to scan an image using the PRINT Image Matching technology, then upload it to the Epson photo-sharing site. When you launch this application, the image is scanned from EPSON Scan and displayed in the Verify Assistant dialog box. Click Next and the following dialog box appears. Click Upload to upload the image.
Page 351 application. Note: This application is available when a fax application is installed to your computer. [Top] Edit Text Use this application to scan and convert images into text. The converted text can be saved or sent to a word processing application. When you launch this application, the following screen appears. Note: This application is available when Fine Reader is installed.
Page 352 [Top]...
Page 353: Updating Your Os
Maintenance / Updating and Uninstalling Software Updating your OS If you are using the CX6500 with a computer and are planning to update your system, follow the instructions below. If the printer driver and EPSON Scan are already installed, you need to uninstall them, upgrade the system, then re-install it, as follows: Uninstall the printer driver and EPSON Scan before updating your system.
Page 354: Updating The Printer Software Under Windows 98, Me, 2000, Or Xp
Maintenance / Updating and Uninstalling Software Updating the Printer Software under Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP When you update the printer software in Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP, be sure to uninstall the previous printer software before you install the new software. Installing over the existing printer software results in a failure to update.
Page 355: Uninstalling The Printer Software
In the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon (for Windows 98, Me, or 2000 users) or the Add or Remove Programs icon (for Windows XP users). Select Epson Printer Software from the list, then click Add/Remove (for Windows 98 or Me users) or Change/Remove (for Windows XP or 2000 users).
Page 356: For Macintosh
If you are using the USB port to connect the CX6500 in Windows 98 or Me, you need to uninstall an additional USB component. Select Epson USB Printer Device from the list in the Add/ Remove Programs utility, click the Add/Remove button, then click OK when a message prompts you to restart the computer.
Page 357 Quit all applications. Insert the Epson printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. Double-click the English > OS X > Drivers folder, then double-click the Printer folder. Double-click the CX6500 icon. Note: If the Authenticate dialog box appears, enter the Password or phrase, then click OK.
Page 358: Uninstalling Epson Scan
In Control Panel in Windows, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon (for Windows 98, Me, or 2000 users) or the Add or Remove Programs icon (for Windows XP users). Select EPSON Scan from the list, then click Add/Remove (for Windows Me or 98 users) or Change/Remove (for Windows XP or 2000 users).
Page 359 Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the English > OS 9 > Drivers folder, double-click the Epson Scan folder, then double-click the Epson Scan Installer icon. Click Accept. The Installer dialog box appears.
Page 360 Double click the English > OS X > Drivers folder. Double-click the ESCAN folder, then double-click the Epson Scan Installer icon. If the Authenticate window opens, click the key icon, enter the administrator's name and password, click OK, then click Continue.
Page 361 [Top]...
Page 362: Canceling Printing
Stop button. To clear this message, use one of the solutions below. Turn the CX6500 off and back on again. Send the next print job to the CX6500. [Top] For Windows XP and 2000 When you send a print job to the CX6500, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen.
Page 363 Click the Stop button to cancel printing. [Top] For Windows 98 and Me It is possible to cancel printing using either the Progress Meter or Epson Spool Manager. Refer to the sections below. Using the Progress Meter When you send a print job to the CX6500, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen.
Page 364 (with printers on a network this may be called a print queue). When a print job reaches the top of the line, the Epson Spool Manager sends the job to the printer.
Page 365 The procedure for canceling printing for Macintosh varies depending upon whether background printing is on or off. Refer to the sections below. When background printing is on Follow the steps below to cancel a print job. Select Epson Monitor IV from the application menu. Press the Stop button to stop...
Page 366 In the Document Name list, select the document which is printing, then click the Delete icon button to cancel the print job. When background printing is off Follow the steps below to cancel a print job. Press the Stop button to stop printing.
Page 367 Press the Stop button to stop printing. In the Printer List, double-click Stylus CX6500. In the Document Name list, select the document which is printing, then click the Delete button to cancel the print job. [Top]...
Page 368: Loading Memory Cards
Supported memory card Supported image file formats Inserting memory cards Ejecting memory cards Supported memory card The CX6500 features three memory card slots. The supported memory cards for each slot are shown below. Slot Card Memory Stick/ MagicGate Memory Stick/...
Page 369: Supported Image File Formats
* DCF stands for the "Design rule for Camera File system" standard, which is set by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). ** Supports Exif Version 2.1/2.2. Note: You cannot print images that contain double-byte characters in their file name. [Top] Inserting memory cards Press the On button to turn on the CX6500.
Page 370 Open the memory card slot cover. Make sure the memory card light beside the memory card slot is off, then insert a memory card as far as it can go into the appropriate slot. Note: You can load only one memory card at a time.
Page 371: Ejecting Memory Cards
CX6500 may be damaged. Depending on the memory card loaded in the CX6500, the static charge on the memory card may cause it to malfunction.
Page 372 Make sure that the CX6500 is not accessing the memory card (the memory card slot light is not flashing), then eject the memory card by pulling it straight out of the slot after printing is finished. Caution: Do not remove the memory card or turn off the CX6500 while the printing or while the memory card light is flashing.
Page 373: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly
The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceeded the limit specified for the media. See Paper specifications. Paper is not jammed inside the CX6500. If it is, remove the jammed paper. See Paper jams. The ink cartridges are not empty. Replace cartridges as necessary. See Replacing an Ink Cartridge.
Page 374: Paper Jams
See online help for details. [Top] Paper jams If paper is jammed inside the CX6500, an error message appears on the LCD panel. You may be able to clear the jammed paper using the control panel. Follow the steps below. Press the Color button to eject the jammed paper.
Page 375 [Top] Paper improperly loaded If you have loaded the paper too far into the CX6500, it cannot feed the paper correctly. Turn the CX6500 off and gently remove the paper. Then turn the CX6500 on and reload the paper properly.
Page 376: Paper Is Not Ejected Fully Or Is Wrinkled
If the paper that was fed in error has not been creased or wrinkled, it may still be usable. Reload only the usable paper properly into the CX6500. If a paper jam should occur while using the double-sided printing feature, remove the paper as instructed Paper jams.
Page 377: Usb Interface
Product Information / Product Specifications USB Interface Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0 Bit rate 480 Mbps (high speed device) 12 Mbps (full speed device) Data encoding NRZI...
Page 378: Print Quality Problems
Troubleshooting / Printing and Copying Problems Print Quality Problems Horizontal banding Vertical misalignment or banding Incorrect or missing colors Blurry or smeared printout Print quality does not improve after head cleaning If you are having print quality problems, first perform a Test Printing.
Page 379: Horizontal Banding
LCD panel, replace the appropriate ink cartridge. See Replacing an Ink Cartridge. Make sure that the Media Type selected in the printer software is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the CX6500. [Top] Vertical misalignment or banding Try one or more of these solutions:...
Page 380: Incorrect Or Missing Colors
Make sure that you are using the appropriate printer driver for the CX6500. Use only paper recommended by Epson. See Media Type Settings. Make sure that the CX6500s on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the CX6500 base in all...
Page 381 Head. Load and eject dry paper several times. If the problem persists, ink may have leaked inside the CX6500, if so, wipe the inside of the CX6500 with a soft, clean cloth. Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the CX6500.
Page 382 Caution: Be careful not to wipe the carriage shaft. [Top] Print quality does not improve after head cleaning If the quality of your printouts remains poor even after repeatedly cleaning and aligning the print head, one or some of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and should be replaced. To replace an ink cartridge before the Status Monitor notifies you that the cartridge is empty.
Page 383: Printout Problems Not Related To Print Quality
Windows 98 and Me users can clear any stalled print jobs from the Spool Manager. See Using Epson Spool Manager. Turn off the CX6500 and computer. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in. [Top] Incorrect margins Try one or more of these solutions: Check the margin settings in your application.
Page 384: Inverted Image
Make sure that you are using the appropriate printer driver for the CX6500. Windows users can make sure that the CX6500 is selected as the default printer. Check the settings on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh).
Page 385: Printing Is Too Slow
adjust lever to the position. [Top] Printing is too slow Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure that the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct. For Windows, select the Text setting under Print Quality on your printer software's Main menu. See online help for details.
Page 386: All Lights Are Off
Make sure that your outlet works and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer. [Top] Lights came on and went out The CX6500's voltage may not match the outlet rating. Turn off the CX6500 and unplug it immediately. Then, check the CX6500 labels. Caution: If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR CX6500 BACK IN.
Page 387 Using Epson Spool Manager. If the CX6500 sounds like it is trying to print, but is unable to, run the Head Cleaning utility. See Cleaning the Print Head If this does not work, replace the ink cartridges. See Replacing an Ink Cartridge.
Page 388: Scanner Operation Problems
USB interface of the CX6500. The CX6500 may not work properly when connected to the computer through more than one hub. In this case, connect the CX6500 directly to the computer's USB port, or through one hub. [Top]...
Page 389: You Cannot Scan Multiple Images
For Windows XP users: Click the Events tab in the CX6500's Properties dialog box and make sure Take no action is not selected. Also, make sure Scan Button is selected in the Select an event list box, and Start this program is selected.
Page 390 Try one or more of these solutions: Position each photo at least 20 mm apart from adjacent photos. Make sure your application is able to scan multiple images. [Top]...
Page 391: Software Operation Problems
In the Device Manager menu, make sure the CX6500's name appears under Imaging devices hardware type without a question (?) or an exclamation (!) mark. If the CX6500 appears with a question (?) or an exclamation (!) mark, or as an Unknown devices hardware type, uninstall EPSON Scan.
Page 392 For Windows 98 and 2000 users: Check if the CX6500 is listed more than once in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box. To view the dialog box, double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel in Windows. Remove the CX6500 from the list of installed devices, then reinstall EPSON Scan following the instructions in your Start Here sheet.
Page 393: Quality Problems
Troubleshooting / Scanning Problems Quality Problems Edges of the document are not scanned You cannot scan an image or you only get a few dots for the scanned image The image does not look the same as the original A line of dots is always missing from the scanned image A line of dots always appears in the scanned image Straight lines in the image come out jagged Scanned image by using the buttons on the control panel is missing...
Page 394: A Line Of Dots Always Appears In The Scanned Image
Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure the document is placed on the document table of the CX6500. Change the Threshold setting in the Image Control dialog box. Select Text/Line Art as the Image Type, then change the Threshold setting in the Image Control dialog box.
Page 395 Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the document table. Make sure you do not accidentally move the document during scanning. Make sure the CX6500 is on a flat, stable surface. [Top] Part of the image is distorted or blurred...
Page 396: Colors Are Patchy Or Distorted At The Edges Of The Image
Make sure the document is uniformly flat against the document table. A document that is wrinkled or warped may not scan well. Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the document table. [Top] Colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image Try one or more of these solutions: A document that is very thick or warped at the edges can cause discoloration.
Page 397: The Image Is Too Dark
Adjust your software's Gamma setting using the Histogram Adjustment dialog box in the Professional Mode. [Top] The image is too dark Try one or more of these solutions: Check your software's Brightness setting using the Image Adjustment tools in Home Mode or the Histogram Adjustment dialog box and the Image Adjustment dialog box in Professional Mode.
Page 398: Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear In The Scanned Image
Moiré (cross-hatch) patterns appear in the scanned image A moiré is a cross-hatch pattern that appears on the scanned images when scanning printed materials. It is a result of interference that occurs due to the difference between the pitches of the scanning and the halftone screens.
Page 399: Poor Character Recognition During Ocr Scanning
Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure the CX6500 is properly connected to the computer, correctly set up, and maintained. Check that your software is properly installed and set up for the CX6500 (see your Start Here sheet).
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Page 401: Color Matching Problems
Troubleshooting / Scanning Problems Color Matching Problems Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image Colors differ from the original Printed colors are different from those in the original image Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image Try one or more of these solutions: Check the image settings of your scanner software, especially data format (bits, pixel, color),...
Page 402 Printed colors do not exactly match the colors on your monitor, since printers and monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue), while printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). [Top] Printed colors are different from those in the original image Exact color matching is very difficult.
Page 403: Technical Support Web Site
Troubleshooting / Customer Support Technical Support Web Site Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your documentation. If you can connect to the Internet, access the site at: http://www.latin.epson.com...
Page 404: Contacting Customer Support
Troubleshooting / Customer Support Contacting 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.
Page 405 For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. You can purchase ink cartridges, ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from your nearest Epson distributor. If you need help finding a distributor neear you, contact Epson as described above. Argentina EPSON ARGENTINA S.A.
Page 406 Av. Tucunaré, 720 Tamboré Barueri, São Paulo, SP 06460-020 Tel.: (55 11) 7296-6100 Fax: (55 11) 7295-5624 http://www.epson.com.br Chile EPSON CHILE, S.A. La Concepción 322 Providencia, Santiago Tel.: (56 2) 236-2453 Fax: (56 2) 236-6524 http://www.epson.cl Colombia EPSON COLOMBIA, LTDA.
Page 407 Embajada Americana, 200 Sur y 300 Oeste San José, Costa Rica Tel.: (50 6) 296-6222 Fax: (50 6) 296-6046 http://www.epsoncr.com Mexico EPSON MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho 389 Edificio 1 Conjunto Legaria Col. Irrigación, C.P. 11500 México, DF Tel.: (52 55) 1323-2000 http://www.epson.com.mx...
Page 408 Venezuela EPSON VENEZUELA, S.A. Calle 4 con Calle 11-1 La Urbina Sur Caracas, Venezuela Tel.: (58-212) 240-1111 Fax: (58-212) 240-1128 http://www.epson.com.ve [Top]...
Page 409: Copying Files To Your Computer
For Windows 98 and Me, USB storage driver must be installed. USB storage driver is automatically installed when you install the printer software for the first time. For Windows 98 and Me, you can not scan disk over the memory card inserted to the CX6500. [Top]...
Page 410 If you set the volume label, it displayed as drive name. If you do not set the volume label, removable disk displayed as drive name. Insert the memory card correctly, otherwise an error message will appear. Click Cancel and insert the memory card correctly. Select the image file and drag it to the folder you want to transfer it [Top]...
Page 411: Saving Files To The Memory Card
LCD panel is not changed. Remove and reinsert the memory card. [Top] Saving files to your computer Make sure the CX6500 is on, a memory card is inserted, and connect it to your computer with a USB cable. For Windows XP users: Click Start and select My Computer.
Page 412 Double-click the removable disk icon and the folder you want to save the image file. Note: If you set the volume label, it displayed as drive name. If you do not set the volume label, removable disk displayed as drive name. Insert the memory card correctly, otherwise an error message will appear.
Page 413: For Windows Xp
Follow the steps below to turn off the CX6500 or disconnect it from your computer. Caution: When you're finished using the CX6500 with your computer, be sure to turn off and disconnect it properly following the steps in the sections below.
Page 414: For Windows 2000
Turn off the CX6500. Note: If you turn off the CX6500 or disconnect the USB cable before turning off your computer, the "Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device" window may appear. [Top] For Windows 98/Me Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
Page 415: For Macintosh
Remove the USB cable, if necessary. Turn off the CX6500. [Top] For Macintosh On the desktop, drag the removable disk icon into the Trash. Remove the USB cable, if necessary. Turn off the CX6500. [Top]...
Page 416: System Requirements
To connect the CX6500 to a USB port, you need a Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP pre- installed PC equipped with a USB port and the CX6500 must be connected via a standard, shielded USB "AB" cable. Your computer should also meet the following system requirements.
Page 417 HDD Space 40 MB 800MB Windows Me 40 MB 800MB Windows 98SE 70 MB 850MB Windows XP 70 MB 850MB Windows 2000 Others SVGA monitor (800 x 600) XGA or better monitor (1024 x 768) Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requirements. For Macintosh Your Macintosh must also meet the following system requirements.
Page 418 128 MB RAM 256 MB RAM HDD Space 60 MB 2.8 GB Note: For Mac OS 9, the amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is available, choose About This Computer from the Apple menu, and refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under "Largest Unused Block"...
Page 419 Browser Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later recommended) [Top]...
Page 420 Product Information / Product Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 180 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 177 nozzles (59 [each color] x 3) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking [Top]...
Page 421 Product Information / Product Specifications Scanning Scanner type Flatbed color image scanner Photoelectric device Effective pixels 10,200 x 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi, 100% Document size 8.5 x 11.7"(216 x 297 mm) A4 or US letter size (The reading area can be specified from your software.) Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan)
Page 422: Paper Specifications
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.
Page 423 12 lb (45 g/m ) to 20 lb (75 g/m Premium Bright White Paper: Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson Matte Paper HeavyWeight: Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) 8 × 10 inches Paper types...
Page 424 Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper: Size Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) 4 x 6 inches Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper: Size A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Page 425: Printable Area
Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson Note: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade paper. Do not load curled or folded paper. Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)
Page 426 The diagonal lines indicates the printable area. Single sheets Envelopes A: top margin 0.12" (3.0 mm) 0.12" (3.0 mm) B-L: left margin 0.12" (3.0 mm) 0.12" (3.0 mm) B-R: right margin 0.12" (3.0 mm) 0.12" (3.0 mm) C: bottom margin 0.12"...
Page 427: Built-In Card Slots
Product Information / Product Specifications Built-in card slots Card Slots CF Type II card slot Compatible with "CF+ and CompactFlash Specification Revision 1.4" SmartMedia card slot Compatible with "SmartMedia Standard 2000" Memory Stick/Memory Stick Compatible with "Memory Stick PRO card slot Standard version 1.3"...
Page 428 Compatible CompactFlash memory cards SmartMedia* Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo** Memory Stick PRO Microdrive SD (Secure Digital)Card MiniSD Card** MultiMediaCard xD-Picture Card Voltage 3.3 v/5 v, 3.3 v Requirements Maximum current is 500 mA * Maximum capacity is 128MB.
Page 429: Ink Cartridges
Caution: Epson recommends the use of original Epson ink cartridges only. Products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage to your CX6500 and may not be covered by Epson's warranty. Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Page 430 Do not refill the ink cartridge. The CX6500 calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip on the ink cartridge, so even if the cartridge is refilled, the IC chip will report that it is empty. [Top]...
Page 431 Product Information / Product Specifications Mechanical Paper path Top feed, with one ASF Sheet feeder capacity About 150 sheets of 24 lb (90 g/m ) paper Dimensions 17.7 in x 16.9 in x 8.6in (450 mm x 429 mm x 218 mm_ [W x D x H, not including rubber feet and loading tray] Weight 19.8 lb (9.0 kg) without ink cartridges...
Page 432 Product Information / Product Specifications Electrical 120V Model 220-240V Model 120V Model Input voltage range 108 to 132V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.5 A Power consumption Approx. 15 W (Standalone copying ISO10561 Letter pattern) Approx.
Page 433 Rated current 0.3 A Power consumption Approx. 14 W (Standalone copying ISO10561 Letter pattern) Approx. 3.5 W in sleep mode Approx. 0.5 W in power-off mode Note: Check the label on the back of the CX6500 for the voltage information. [Top]...
Page 434 Product Information / Product Specifications Environmental Temperature Operation: 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) Storage: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) 1 month at 104°F (40°C) 120 hours at 140°F (60°C) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: *,** 5 to 85% RH * Stored in shipping container ** Without...
Page 435: Standards And Approvals
Product Information / Product Specifications Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950 CSA 22.2 No.60950 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B [Top]...
Page 436 Test Printing Back Make a test print of this page to compare the printout of the two images below with the images on the previous page. Before printing, make sure paper is loaded and the printer is Follow the steps below to print a test page: 1.

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