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Epson Stylus CX5400 Copy Manual

Epson Stylus CX5400 Copy Manual

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  • Page 2: Stylus Cx Parts

    edge guide document cover transportation lock lever Stylus CX Parts sheet feeder paper support feeder guard scanner unit document table Control Panel See page 6. output tray adjust lever Ink cartridge clamps...
  • Page 3 CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Safety Instructions ......... .1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.
  • Page 6 Replacing Ink Cartridges About Ink Cartridges ........24 Checking the Ink Supply .

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using this product. When choosing a place for this product ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep this product away from direct sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.
  • Page 8 When choosing a power source ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. ❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock. ❏...
  • Page 9 ❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package. ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. ❏...
  • Page 10 When using this product ❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings on this product. ❏ Do not attempt to service this product yourself. ❏...

  • Page 11: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product. Safety Instructions...

  • Page 12: Control Panel Functions

    Control Panel Functions LCD Panel When you turn on this product, the LCD panel shows the current copy settings, number of copies, and the B ink drop icon. This state of the LCD panel is called the " normal display ". You can also check the error messages on the LCD panel.

  • Page 13: Buttons

    Stop Function Turns this product on and off. Starts EPSON Smart Panel by default. Before using this feature, make sure you have installed EPSON Scan and EPSON Smart Panel from the software CD and connect this product to your computer.

  • Page 14: Copying

    Copying Overview of the Basic Procedure This section outlines the basic copying procedure to make copies in the Standard Copy mode, as follows: 1. Turn on this product. 2. Load paper in the sheet feeder and then place a document on the document table.
  • Page 15 4. Change any necessary copy settings. For instructions, see the appropriate sections described below. Menu items Number of Copies See page 20 Quality&Paper See page 21 Paper size See page 21 Lighter/Darker See page 22 Reduce/Enlarge See page 22 Zoom In/Out See page 23 * indicates the default setting.

  • Page 16: Loading Paper

    Note: ❏ The copied image may not have exactly the same size as the original image. ❏ When you select as Quality & Paper and then press the x B&W Copy button, an warning message appears and copying stops. If this happens, press the y Stop button, and then change the Quality &...
  • Page 17 2. Move the feeder guard towards you. 3. Fan a stack of paper, and then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. 4. Slide out the left edge guide. Load the stack of paper with the printable side up so it is resting against the right side of the feeder, and then slide the edge guide against the paper.

  • Page 18: Placing A Document

    5. Set the feeder guard back. Note: If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly toward the opposite side before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your printout. Placing a Document This section provides instructions on how to place a document on the document table.
  • Page 19 Note: ❏ Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface; otherwise the image becomes out of focus. Be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from any external light. ❏ An area of up to 2.5 mm from the edge of the document table glass cannot be scanned.

  • Page 20: Copying In A Variety Of Formats

    Copying in a Variety of Formats This section provides information on how to change the copy mode and make copies in a variety of formats. See the appropriate section. Note: Be sure to select the copy mode first, because other copy settings return to their default values when the copy mode changes.
  • Page 21 2. Change any necessary copy settings. For instructions, see the appropriate sections as described below; Menu items Number of Copies See page 20 Quality&Paper See page 21 Paper size See page 21 Lighter/Darker See page 22 Reduce/Enlarge See page 22 Zoom In/Out See page 23 * indicates the default setting.

  • Page 22: Copying With Small Margins

    Note: ❏ When you select as Quality & Paper and then press the x B&W Copy button, an warning message appears and copying stops. If this happens, press the y Stop button, and then change the Quality & Paper settings. ❏...
  • Page 23 2. Change any necessary copy settings. For instructions, see the appropriate sections described below. Menu items Number of Copies See page 20 Quality&Paper See page 21 Paper size See page 21 Lighter/Darker See page 22 Reduce/Enlarge See page 22 Zoom In/Out See page 23 * indicates the default setting.

  • Page 24: Copying An Image Multiple Times On One Sheet

    Copying an image multiple times on one sheet You can create multiple copies of an image on a single sheet of paper by using the Repeat Copy mode. Follow the steps below. Note: In the Repeat Copy mode, you cannot set Paper size, Reduce/Enlarge, and Zoom In/Out settings.

  • Page 25: Copying Several Pages On One Sheet

    Copying several pages on one sheet You can put two or four pages of original images on a single sheet of paper by using the 2-up or 4-up Copy mode. Follow the steps below. Note: In the 2-up or 4-up Copy mode, you cannot set the number of copies, paper size, Reduce/Enlarge, and Zoom In/Out settings.

  • Page 26: Changing The Copy Settings

    5. Place the other documents on the document table, and then press the x Color Copy button or the x B&W Copy button again to start copying. This product starts copying. Changing the Copy Settings This section provides information on how to change the copy settings.

  • Page 27: Selecting Paper Type And Copy Quality

    Selecting paper type and copy quality Press one of the Menu buttons until you see the LCD panel, and then press the + or - Copies/Value button to select the paper you loaded and a copy quality appropriate for your document. Quality&Paper settings Plain Paper - Econ Plain Paper - Norm...

  • Page 28: Making Copies Lighter Or Darker

    Making copies lighter or darker Press one of the Menu buttons until you see the LCD panel, and then press the + or - Copies/Value button to lighten or darken your copies. Reducing or enlarging copies automatically Note: In the 2-up, 4-up, or Repeat Copy mode, you cannot use this settings. Press one of the Menu buttons until you see the LCD panel, and then press the + or - Copies/Value button to enlarge or reduce your document to fit on the paper you loaded.

  • Page 29: Reducing Or Enlarging Copies Manually

    Reducing or enlarging copies manually Note: In the 2-up, 4-up, or Repeat Copy mode, you cannot use this setting. Press one of the Menu buttons until you see LCD panel, and then press the + or - Copies/Value button to set a percentage for the scanned image for copying.

  • Page 30: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to this product, which is not covered by EPSON's warranties. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply on the LCD panel, use one of the following methods.

  • Page 31: Precautions On Ink Cartridge Replacement

    Ink drop icon You can also check the B ink drop icon on the LCD panel to see an approximate indication of the ink level. Caution: Leave the old cartridge installed in this product until you are ready to replace it; otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

  • Page 32: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    ❏ This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and then later inserted again, all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because this product automatically checks its reliability.
  • Page 33 2. When the ink is empty: Refer to the panel message to determine which ink is empty, and then press the x Color Copy button. When the ink is low: Press one of the Menu buttons until appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color Copy button.
  • Page 34 4. For best results, shake a new ink cartridge four or five times, then remove it from its the package. 5. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of this product and dispose of it properly.
  • Page 35 6. Place the ink cartridge vertically into the cartridge holder. Push the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 6 before continuing with step 7. 7. Lower the scanner unit. The print head moves and ink charging begins.

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Transporting

    Maintenance and Transporting Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the copied image is unexpectedly faint or some dots in the copied image are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the Control Panel.
  • Page 37 Below are sample printouts. Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints are color (CMYK). If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, there is a problem with this product.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Print Head

    Cleaning the Print Head If you find that the copied image is unexpectedly faint or some dots are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Control Panel.
  • Page 39 2. Press one of the Menu buttons repeatedly until appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color Copy button. Print head cleaning starts and the On light begins flashing. Caution: Never turn off this product while the On light is flashing. Doing so may damage this product.

  • Page 40: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If you notice vertical lines are not aligned properly, you may be able to solve this problem by aligning the print head. Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Control Panel. Note: Do not press the y Stop button to cancel printing while printing an alignment pattern.
  • Page 41 6. After setting all the alignment patterns, appears on the LCD panel. If you want to continue the print head alignment, press the x Color Copy button to print the alignment patterns; otherwise, press the y Stop button. Note: Even if you press the y Stop button, the settings you made in the Head Alignment 1 are still saved.

  • Page 42: Transporting This Product

    Transporting This Product If you need to transport this product, carefully repack it using the original box (or a similar box that this product fits snugly into) and packing materials as follows: Caution: ❏ When storing or transporting this product, do not tilt it, put it vertically or turn it upside down;...
  • Page 43 3. Open the document cover and slide the carriage lock lever, as shown in the illustration below, to lock the scanner carriage. 4. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 5. Remove the paper support and the feeder guard. Then push in the output extension tray.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The solutions are for problems that happen when using this product stand alone. Refer to the online Reference Guide on detailed solutions for printing, scanning, print quality, or computer-related problems. Error Messages You can identify many common problems using the Error light and error messages on your Control Panel.
  • Page 45 The fluorescent lamp needs to be replaced. This product does not work. Printer fails. Solution Press the x Color Copy button and open the scanner unit by following the messages to replace the empty cartridge. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge”...

  • Page 46: The Copied Image Is Improperly Sized

    The Copied Image is Improperly Sized When on the LCD panel and the border of the original document is white or very light, the size of the original may not be recognized correctly. This may cause the copied image to be improperly sized.
  • Page 47 2. After clearing the jammed paper, close the scanner unit and then press the P On button and the x Color Copy button. 3. Load a stack of paper in the sheet feeder. 4. Press one of the Menu buttons repeatedly until appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color Copy button.

  • Page 48: Contacting Customer Support

    Contacting Customer Support Regional Customer Services 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 49 (The Republic of Ireland) For users in the Middle East E-mail Telephone For users in Scandinavia Telephone For users in South Africa Telephone http://www.epson.co.uk 08701 637 766 01 679 9016 http://www.epson.com epson_support@compubase.co.ae +971 4 352 4488 +971 4 351 6617 http://www.epson.com...
  • Page 50 à l'AIDE EN LIGNE. http://www.epson.fr/support/services/index.shtml pour accéder aux SERVICES du support technique. For user in Germany EPSON Service Center c/o Exel Hünxe GmbH Werner-Heisenberg-Strase 2 46569 Hünxe For user in Italy EPSON Italia S.p.a. Via M. Viganò de Vizzi, 93/95 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) Tel.
  • Page 51 For users in Spain E-mail Telephone For users in Portugal E-mail Telephone http://www.epson.es soporte@epson.es 902 40 41 42 93 582 15 16 http://www.epson.pt apoio_clientes@epson.pt 707 222 000 21 303 54 90 Contacting Customer Support...

  • Page 52: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Product Specifications Electrical 120V Model Input voltage range Rated frequency range Power consumption 220-240V Model Input voltage range Rated frequency range Power consumption Note: Check the label on the back of this product for the voltage information. Environmental Temperature Product Specifications 108 to 132V...

  • Page 53: Mechanical

    Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions* Weight * Except for rubber feet and the projection of output tray. Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Scanning Scanner type Document size Scanning resolution Top feed, with one ASF About 150 sheets at 90g/m² (24 lb) paper Width: 453 mm (17.8 inches) Depth: 434 mm (17.1 inches) Height: 254 mm (10.0 inches)

  • Page 54: Paper

    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 55 ❏ Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH A4 (210 × 297 mm) Special paper distributed by EPSON A4 (210 × 297 mm) Special paper distributed by EPSON Product Specifications...

  • Page 56: Printable Area

    Printable area Refer to the appropriate section below for printable area of single sheets using copy mode. The diagonal lines indicates the printable area. A: top margin B-L: left margin B-R: right margin C: bottom margin Note: Depending on the type of media being used, the print quality may deteriorate in the top and areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared.

  • Page 57: Menu Items

    Appendix Menu Items Setting menu (Using Menu Buttons) Normal display Number of copies: 1 to 99 ↑↓ Copy Mode Standard/Reduced Margin/Repeat/2-up ↑↓ Quality&Paper Plain Paper-Econ/Plain Paper-Norm/Plain Paper-Fine/PQIJ Paper-Fine/PQIJ Paper-Photo/Matte Paper HW/Photo Paper/PSGP Paper/DB Photo Paper ↑↓ Paper size A4/A5/B5/Letter/Legal/Executive/Half-Letter/Photo Paper ↑↓...

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