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Epson Stylus CX5400 Quick Reference Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

Using Your Stylus CX Without a Computer
Maintaining Your Stylus CX
Solving Problems
Requirements and Notices
CPD-16737
4046294-00

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  • Page 1: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide Using Your Stylus CX Without a Computer Maintaining Your Stylus CX Solving Problems Requirements and Notices CPD-16737 4046294-00...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USING YOUR STYLUS CX ......5 Stylus CX Buttons ........6 Stylus CX Menus .
  • Page 4 ENERGY STAR Compliance ......38 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty ..... 39...

  • Page 5: Using Your Stylus Cx

    Stylus CX menus. In addition, the menus let you run maintenance programs and check your ink levels, as described on page 19. For more information on copying, printing, scanning, and maintenance, double- click the EPSON Information Center icon on your computer desktop.

  • Page 6: Stylus Cx Buttons

    Color Copy/Enter Stop/Return to Top Function Turn the Stylus CX on and off. Start EPSON Smart Panel Press and hold for 3 seconds to save settings. Press and release to select saved settings. Press to return menu setting to the default.

  • Page 7: Stylus Cx Menus

    Copy text with normal quality. Copy text and graphics with higher quality. Copy text and graphics with highest quality. High-quality copy on EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight. High-quality copy on EPSON Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper. High-quality copy on EPSON DURABrite...
  • Page 8 Menu Options* Paper size Letter 4 x 6 5 x 7 Lighter/Darker – NnnonnO + Reduce/ 4 x 6 > Letter Enlarge 5 x 7 > Letter Actual: 100% Auto Fit Page Letter > A4 A4 > Letter Letter > 5 x 7 Letter >...

  • Page 9: Copying Documents

    Menu Options* Change Press the x Color Cartridge Copy button to start the process. Ink Levels C = cyan M = magenta Y = yellow K = black Load/Eject Press the x Color Copy button to load or eject the paper.
  • Page 10 5. Slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). 6. Flip the feeder guard back over the paper. (Make sure you didn’t insert the paper in front of the feeder guard.) 7. Open the scanner lid. 8.

  • Page 11: Copying Photographs

    Note: Your copied image size may not be the exact same size as your original. Copying Photographs You can use the EPSON Stylus CX5400 to copy your favorite photos so they look just like professional photo reproductions. You can choose from three Copy mode settings for photos with standard margins, small margins, or no margins ®...

  • Page 12: Loading Paper And Placing Your Photo

    1. Flip the feeder guard forward. 2. Open the output tray and its extension. 3. Insert up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, or DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder.

  • Page 13: Selecting Photo Settings

    6. Open the scanner lid and place your photo face-down on the glass, in the upper left corner. Make sure you place the short edge of the photo next to the left side of the glass. Move the photo about 0.1 inch from the top and side edge so the entire photo is scanned.

  • Page 14: Improving Copy Quality

    You can use the Quality&Paper your copies on plain paper, EPSON Premium Bright White Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, or Matte Paper Heavyweight. 1. Load paper and place your document on the glass as described on pages 9 and 2.

  • Page 15: Reducing Or Enlarging Copies

    3. Press the right Menu on the LCD screen. Darker 4. Press the button to select a lighter setting, or – Value button to select a darker setting. + Value 5. Press the button to save your settings. y Stop 6.

  • Page 16: Making Multiple Copies On One Sheet

    7. Press the button to save your settings. y Stop 8. For multiple copies, press the want. 9. Press the x Color Copy Note: If you select Auto Fit Page as the Reduce/Enlarge setting to copy a document with white or very light colored edges, the original size may not be recognized correctly. If this occurs, select 100% as the Reduce/Enlarge setting and use the Zoom In/Out setting to adjust the size of your copy.

  • Page 17: Two Or Four Pages On A Sheet

    Two or Four Pages on a Sheet 1. Make sure letter-size paper is loaded in the Stylus CX. 2. Place the first page on the glass, with the top of the page at the left side. 3. Press the right Menu on the LCD screen.

  • Page 18: Saving And Reusing Copy Settings

    You can save your custom copy settings so you can quickly reuse them for similar copying jobs. For example, you might want to save settings for copying a 4 × 6 snapshot on EPSON DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper. You can then “reprint” photos by pressing a single button.

  • Page 19: Maintaining Your Stylus Cx

    Maintaining Your Stylus CX You can use the buttons on the Stylus CX to run maintenance programs and see how much ink you have left. Checking Ink Levels Press the left button until you see Menu the LCD screen. This shows an approximate percentage of the ink remaining in each cartridge.

  • Page 20: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    Cyan ink cartridge: T0422 Magenta ink cartridge: T0423 Yellow ink cartridge: T0424 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your EPSON Stylus CX5400 not covered by EPSON’s warranty.

  • Page 21: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Caution: To avoid damaging the EPSON Stylus CX5400, never move the print head by hand. You cannot print if any ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
  • Page 22 3. Pinch the tabs on the front and back of the cartridge, lift it out of the printer, and dispose of it carefully. 4. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times.

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Print Head

    5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge and lower it into its holder, then press down on the top of the cartridge until it clicks in place. Caution: Don’t touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing.

  • Page 24: Running A Nozzle Check

    If you see any gaps as shown below, clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions on page 31 or in your on-screen EPSON Information Center (double- click the icon on your computer desktop).

  • Page 25: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or vertical lines appear jagged, you may need to align the print head. 1. Make sure the Stylus CX is turned on and not printing, and the is off. 2. Load plain, letter-size paper in the sheet feeder. 3.
  • Page 26 5. Press the button to select the number of the best pattern for the first – row, then press the x third, fourth, and fifth rows. Note: If you select a pattern other than 8 in any row, that pattern becomes pattern #8 the next time you align the print head.
  • Page 27 8. Press the + or – Value press the x Color Copy 9. When you’re finished, press the x alignment sheet. Or, if you want to end the alignment process at this point, press the y button. Stop 10. Repeat steps 7 through 8 to complete the alignment process. buttons to select the number of the best pattern, then button.

  • Page 28: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you have a problem with the Stylus CX, check the messages on the LCD screen (as described below) or run a nozzle check (as described on page 24). Check for solutions beginning on page 29. Checking the Stylus CX Messages Here is a list of error messages and what you should do when you see them.

  • Page 29: Problems And Solutions

    Unlock the transportation lock (on the left side of the scanner glass) if necessary. Turn on your Stylus CX again. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 32. Press the On button to turn off the Stylus CX, then press it again to turn it back on.

  • Page 30: Paper Feeding Problems

    Make sure your original is positioned in the top left corner of the glass, with the short edge at the left. Make sure you select the Copy mode you want: Standard Margins, Small Margins, or BorderFree. See page 11 for instructions. If you select Auto Fit Page the original size may not be recognized correctly.

  • Page 31: Copy Quality Problems

    Don’t spray glass cleaner directly on the glass. Make sure your paper isn’t damp, curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). Load new paper face up. Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks.

  • Page 32: Where To Get Help

    If you need help with copying, see the contact information below. Double-click EPSON Information Center Start Here sheet if you need help with other software that came on your EPSON Stylus CX5400 CD-ROM. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic...

  • Page 33: Requirements And Notices

    Requirements and Notices Windows System Requirements To use your EPSON Stylus CX5400 and its software, your system should have: ® A Microsoft Windows processor Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 128MB RAM (256MB or more recommended)

  • Page 34: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Before using your EPSON Stylus CX5400, read and follow these safety instructions: Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Stylus CX. Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus CX label.

  • Page 35: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the EPSON Stylus CX5400 from printing. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

  • Page 36: Lcd Panel Safety Instructions

    If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the Stylus CX. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.

  • Page 37: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement 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 38: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model: C141A ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment...

  • Page 39: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement product in the event that you fail to return the defective one.
  • Page 40 Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred.

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