Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Quick Manual
Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Quick Manual

Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Quick Manual

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Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning
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  • Page 1 Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Checking the Ink Cartridge Status ......30 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges ......31 Replacing Ink Cartridges .
  • Page 3 Solving Problems ........35 Checking for Software Updates .
  • Page 4 Introduction After you set up your Epson Stylus turn to this Quick Guide and your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on: Features Copying documents or photos (including automatic color photo restoration, borderless photos, and instant photo reprints) Copying a label design onto a CD or DVD...
  • Page 5 Features Scanning to a memory card or other device (scan a photo or document and store it on a memory card or USB storage device without a computer) Performing routine maintenance and solving problems (keep your all-in-one in top shape) Please follow these guidelines as you read the instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
  • Page 6: Loading Paper

    You can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper, 100 sheets of matte paper, 80 sheets of Epson Bright White paper, or 20 sheets of most other photo papers (see page 7 for a list). Load transfer paper and adhesive sheets one sheet at a time.
  • Page 7: Using Special Papers

    Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
  • Page 8 Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self- adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Loading Paper Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Borderless 8 × 10 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Letter (8.5 ×...
  • Page 9: Copying A Photo Or Document

    Copying a Photo or Document Follow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the scanner glass, and make color or black-and-white copies. To copy directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs, see the on-screen User’s Guide. Placing an Original on the Scanner Glass Caution: Do not place anything on top of the all-in-one or use the document cover as writing...
  • Page 10: Copying A Document

    You can copy documents using your all-in-one just like a copy machine. To copy photos, see page 11. 1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper, or Epson photo paper. See page 7 for a list. 2. Place the document on the scanner glass (see page 9) and close the cover.
  • Page 11: Copying A Photo

    6. Press d, then press r to change the document type Photo 7. To copy borderless photos on 4 × 6-inch Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Semi-gloss, press x To change any of the copy settings, go to the next step.
  • Page 12: Restore, Crop, Or Copy Multiple Photos

    8 × 10-inch, letter-size, or A4-size photo paper for instant photo reprints. You can also restore colors in faded photos, convert photos to black-and-white, and crop your photos. 1. Load Epson photo paper. See page 7 for a list. 2. Press the Specialty Print 3.
  • Page 13 Press r to preview the next photo and repeat this step to crop it, if necessary. 9. To copy borderless photos on 4 × 6-inch Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Semi-gloss, press x To change your paper type or any of the other copy settings, press x...
  • Page 14: Printing From A Memory Card, Camera, Or Other Device

    Printing From a Memory Card, Camera, or Other Device The Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Series all-in-one lets you print photos from: ■ Your digital camera’s memory card (see below) ■ Your camera itself (see page 19) ■ A connected USB flash drive or other external storage device, or wirelessly from an optional Bluetooth device (see your on-screen User’s Guide)
  • Page 15: Compatible Cards And Image Formats

    Compatible Cards and Image Formats You can use the following cards with your RX595 Series: Top slot Bottom slot Memory card access light The image files on your card must meet these requirements: File format JPEG with the Exif version 2.21 standard Image size 80 ×...
  • Page 16: Inserting The Card

    Do not remove the card or turn off the RX595 Series while the memory card access light is flashing; you may lose data on the card. Selecting Photos From the Screen 1. Load Epson photo paper. See page 7 for a list. 2. Press the Memory Card 3.
  • Page 17: Printing Photos By Date

    8. Press l or r to view other photos, select the number of copies, and crop, if desired. 9. To print borderless photos on 4 × 6-inch Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Semi-gloss, press x To change your paper type or other print settings, or turn on red eye reduction or other features, press x (See page 10 for a list of paper types.)
  • Page 18: Printing Custom Photo Greeting Cards

    First you select a photo and print a greeting card template on plain paper. Then you fill out the template, add your message, and print three cards on each letter-size sheet of Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy.
  • Page 19: Printing From A Digital Camera

    10. Open the document cover, place the greeting card template face-down on the scanner glass with the top against the back left corner, and close the cover. 11. Remove the plain paper and load letter-size Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy.
  • Page 20 (PictBridge) connector on the front of your RX595 Series. 3. Turn on your camera. You see a connection message on the RX595 Series display screen. 4. Load Epson photo paper. See page 7 for a list. 5. Press the Setup 6.
  • Page 21: Printing From Your Computer

    Epson Print CD software included with the RX595 Series. See the on-screen User’s Guide for details. Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Series software. See “Checking for Software Updates” on page 35 for instructions. Printing in Windows 1.
  • Page 22 3. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type Select the type of document you’re printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for photos) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Note: For the best quality photo printing on photo paper, select PhotoEnhance (also known as Auto Photo Correction).
  • Page 23: Printing With A Macintosh

    2. Select the basic page settings. For borderless photos, choose a setting with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless 3. Click 4. Open the menu and select File option. Select Stylus Photo RX595 Select your Paper Size Select your document or image orientation Print Printing From Your Computer Cancel printing...
  • Page 24 5. Select Stylus Photo RX595 and select the following print settings: Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. For more information about print settings, click the 6. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the on-screen User’s Guide for details.
  • Page 25: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    For this paper/media Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss...
  • Page 26: Scanning A Photo Or Document

    Scanning a Photo or Document You can use your Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Series to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or other device. You can even restore and correct photographs as you scan (see page 27).
  • Page 27: Restoring And Correcting Photos

    You can automatically transform a faded, dusty, or badly exposed color photo into one with true-to-life color and sharpness as you scan. Use the options in Epson Scan’s Full Auto Mode. In Home and Dust Removal Professional Mode, you can also select from images with too much background light.
  • Page 28: Maintaining Your All-In-One

    “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 29 ■ “Checking the Ink Cartridge Status” on page 30 ■ “Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges” on page 31 ■ “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 32 To align the print head, if necessary, see your on-screen User’s Guide.
  • Page 29: Cleaning The Print Head

    Cleaning lasts around 1 minute. When it’s finished, you see a message on the display screen. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Series during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. Press x to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean.
  • Page 30: Checking The Ink Cartridge Status

    Epson web site. On a Windows computer that is connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you want to receive these Epson offers the first time you try to print when ink is low. Click...
  • Page 31: Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges

    Yellow Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
  • Page 32: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Leave your old cartridges in the Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Series until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
  • Page 33 4. Remove the cartridge from the package, but be careful not to touch the green chip on the edge. 5. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 6.
  • Page 34 9. Press to begin charging the ink. This takes about 2 minutes. When you see a completion message on the display screen, ink charging is finished. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the RX595 Series while ink is charging. If you see an ink replacement message on the display screen, press OK and press down all the cartridges securely.
  • Page 35: Solving Problems

    User’s Guide for more detailed help. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Series software. Open your on-screen User’s Guide and select Download the Latest Software website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canada).
  • Page 36 Solving Problems Problem and solution Parts inside the RX595 Series are at the end of their service life. Contact Epson for help (see page 39). Press and make sure the cartridges are installed correctly (see page 32). The RX595 Series cannot print from the connected camera or other device due to a problem with the device.
  • Page 37: Problems And Solutions

    Do not load too many sheets at once. Load up to 20 sheets of photo paper, 80 sheets of Epson Bright White paper, 100 sheets of matte paper, 120 sheets of plain paper, 10 envelopes, or one sheet of transfer paper or adhesive sheets.
  • Page 38: Print Quality Problems

    (see page 10) or in your printer software (see page 25). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 7) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 32). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they are too faint, you may need to clean the print head.
  • Page 39: Where To Get Help

    Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
  • Page 40: Notices

    Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your RX595 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the RX595 Series. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the RX595 Series label. ■...
  • Page 41: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    ■ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact Epson. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
  • Page 42 Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse,...
  • Page 43 Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred.
  • Page 44: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...
  • Page 45: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
  • Page 46: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment.
  • Page 47 Copyright Notice...
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