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Epson Stylus CX6500 Basic Operation Gude

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  • Page 2: Stylus Cx Parts

    edge guide scanner unit document cover USB cable connector Stylus CX Parts sheet feeder paper support feeder guard output extension tray document table control panel (See “Control Panel Functions” on page 11.) memory card slot adjust lever ink cartridge clamps...

  • Page 3: Basic Operation Guide

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Safety Instructions ..........6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .
  • Page 6 Printing Directly from a Memory Card Printing Using an Index Form ....... . . 34 Printing an Index Form .
  • Page 7 Transporting This Product ........64 Troubleshooting Error Messages .

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using this product. When placing 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 9 When choosing a power source Use only the type of power source indicated on the label on the back of this product. Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may cause fire or electric shock. This product’s power cord is for use with this product only.
  • Page 10 When handling ink cartridges Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them. When installing the new ink cartridge, shake it four to five times before opening its package. Do not shake the ink cartridge after removing from the package; this can cause leakage.
  • Page 11 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 by yourself. Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged;...

  • Page 12: 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 your product. Safety Instructions...

  • Page 13: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel Control Panel Functions LCD panel The LCD panel shows the current status of this product and helps you make various settings. The upper left area of the 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.

  • Page 14: Buttons

    Buttons Buttons P On Copy Mode Card Print Mode Scan Mode Setup Mode Select/ Save 3sec. Select/ Recall 3sec. Clear/ Reset 3sec. Menu x B&W x Color y Stop A, B, C, D Numeric buttons Function Turns this product on and off. Enters the Copy Mode.

  • Page 15: Lights

    Lights Light Error Mode (Copy, Card Print, Scan, Setup) A, B, C, D Adjusting the LCD panel density You can adjust the density of the LCD panel as follows. Press the P On button to turn on this product. Press the Setup Mode button to enter the Setup Mode. Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until 8.LCD Contrast appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color button.

  • Page 16: Copying

    Copying This section describes how to make copies using the control panel. For information on making copies using a computer, see the Reference Guide. Note: When you make a copy using a control panel function, a moiré (cross-hatch) pattern may appear on your printout. To eliminate the moiré, change the reduce/enlarge ratio or shift the position of the original document.
  • Page 17 You can change the copy layout if necessary (see “Copying in Various Layouts” on page 20). Note: Be sure to change the copy layout first before changing the copy settings because all copy settings (paper type, print quality, number of copies, paper size) return to the default values when the copy layout changes.

  • Page 18: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Note: The print result is affected by the kind of paper you use. For the best quality, use the appropriate paper. To print on an envelope, refer to the Reference Guide. Keep enough space in front of this product for paper to be fully ejected. Slide out the output extension tray.
  • Page 19 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 going to load. Fan the paper well, and then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
  • Page 20 Make sure that the paper stack is flush with or lower than the triangular load-limit mark on the edge guide. Move the feeder guard back. Note: Always load paper before you start printing. The loading capacity differs depending on the following types of paper. Paper Type Plain Paper Bright White Ink Jet Paper...

  • Page 21: Placing A Document On The Document Table

    Placing a Document on the Document Table Note: Keep the document table clean. You cannot copy films. Open the document cover. Place the original document facing down on the document table. Make sure that the document is properly aligned. Note: Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface;...

  • Page 22: Copying In Various Layouts

    Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move. Note: To copy the document properly, close the document cover to prevent interference from the external light. Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time.
  • Page 23 Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the copy layout you want appears on the LCD panel. layout 1. Standard 2. BorderFree 3. Small Margins 4. Repeat-Auto 5. Repeat-4 6. Repeat-9 7. Repeat-16 8. Poster-4 9. Poster-9 10.

  • Page 24: Copying Without Margins

    Copying without margins You can make a copy that covers the entire page of paper by using the BorderFree layout (see page 20 to select this layout). In the “BorderFree” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 28). Menu item Paper type (see page 29) Print Quality...

  • Page 25: Copying With Small Margins

    Copying with small margins You can make a copy with a 1.5-mm margin around all edges of the paper by using the “Small Margins” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 20 to select this layout). 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31...

  • Page 26: Copying An Image Multiple Times On One Sheet

    Copying an image multiple times on one sheet You can make multiple copies of an image on a single sheet of paper by using “Repeat” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 20 to select this layout). You can select number of copied image from Auto, 4, 9 and 16.

  • Page 27: Making A Poster

    Making a poster You can make a poster size copy using the “Poster” layout (see page 20 to select this layout). In the “Poster” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 28). Menu item Paper type (see page 29) Print Quality Copy Density (see page 32)
  • Page 28 Gluing the images together Align the images. Cut the crossover area, and then glue all the images together. Warning: Be careful when using edged tools. The illustration shows the example of making poster with 4 printouts. The gray area shows the excess area to be cut. Copying...

  • Page 29: Copying Several Pages On One Sheet

    Copying several pages on one sheet You can copy two or four original images on a single sheet of paper by using “2-up” or “4-up” layout (see page 20 to select this layout). In the “2-up” or “4-up” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting”...

  • Page 30: Changing Copy Setting

    Changing Copy Setting In the Copy Mode, you can change the copy settings as you prefer, using the A, B, C, and D buttons. Plain Text Button Numeric buttons By pressing the Menu button when you are in the Copy Mode, you can adjust the following features as well.

  • Page 31: Saving And Recalling Copy Settings

    Saving and recalling copy settings You can save the current copy settings (except the number of copies) by pressing the l Select button and hold it for 3 seconds. To recall the settings you have saved, press the r Select button and hold it for 3 seconds.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Copy Quality

    Selecting the copy quality Press the C button repeatedly until the copy quality you want appears on the LCD panel. The options you can select are Draft, Text, Image, and Best. Reducing or enlarging copies automatically You can reduce or enlarge a copy automatically by selecting the size of the original document and the copying result.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Paper Size

    Selecting the paper size Select the appropriate size of the paper loaded on the sheet feeder as described below. Press the D button repeatedly until the appropriate paper size appears on the LCD panel. The paper size you can select are: A4, 10 Setting the number of copies Enter the number of copies you want to make, using the numeric buttons as described below.

  • Page 34: Making Copies Lighter Or Darker

    Making copies lighter or darker This product allows you to adjust the copying density in nine steps. Press the Menu button to enter the Copy Menu. Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until 2.Copy Density appears on the LCD panel. Press the OK button.

  • Page 35: Canceling Copying

    Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until 3.Optional Zoom appears on the LCD panel, and then press the OK button. The LCD panel is shown below. Enter a value (%) for the copying size, using the numeric buttons (see “How to use the numeric buttons”...

  • Page 36: Printing Directly From A Memory Card

    Printing Directly from a Memory Card This product allows you to print photos directly from a memory card without using a computer. For information on printing from a computer, refer to the Reference Guide. Note: Before printing large jobs, try a single sheet to confirm the print quality. We recommend that you disconnect the USB cable when printing directly from a memory card;...

  • Page 37: Printing An Index Form

    Printing an Index Form Load a memory card (see “Loading Memory Cards” on page 41). Press the Card Print Mode button to enter the Card Print mode. Note: If the message No memory card. Operation Canceled. appears on the LCD panel, load a memory card properly before you go on to the next step.

  • Page 38: Printing Photos By Filling In The Index Form

    Printing photos by filling in the Index Form Print an Index Form (see “Printing an Index Form” on page 35). On the Index Form, use a dark pen to fill in the circles underneath the photos that you want to print, and specify the paper type. See the examples below.

  • Page 39: Printing One Photo From An Index Form

    Printing one photo from an Index Form Print an Index Form (see “Printing an Index Form” on page 35). Load paper appropriate for your printing purpose (see “Loading Paper” on page 16). Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the LCD panel shows 3.One image, and then press the D or OK button.

  • Page 40: Printing Multiple Photos From An Index Form

    Printing multiple photos from an Index Form You can select and print contiguous photos on an Index Form (e.g. from photos 3 to 12). Note: You can only select a continuous range of photo numbers. Print an Index Form (see “Printing an Index Form” on page 35). Load paper appropriate for your printing purpose (see “Loading Paper”...

  • Page 41: Printing All Photos On A Memory Card

    Press the x Color button to start printing. Eject the memory card after printing is finished (see “Ejecting memory cards” on page 44). Printing All Photos on a Memory Card Using this feature, you can print all photos stored on a memory card. Load a memory card (see “Loading Memory Cards”...

  • Page 42: Printing With Dpof Functions

    Printing with DPOF Functions DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is an industry-standard print file request format. This product conforms to DPOF version 1.10. DPOF lets you set photo numbers and the number of copies for photos stored on a digital camera, before you start printing. To create DPOF data, you must use a digital camera that supports DPOF.

  • Page 43: Loading Memory Cards

    Loading Memory Cards Loadable memory card This product features three memory card slots. The types of memory cards loadable for each slot are shown below. Slot Card Memory Stick/MagicGate Memory Stick/Memory Stick Duo*/ Memory Stick PRO/SD Card/miniSD Card*/MultiMediaCard SmartMedia/xD-Picture Card CompactFlash/Microdrive * An adapter is required.

  • Page 44: Available Image Files

    Available image files You can use image files that meet the following requirements. Media format File format Image size Number of files * DCF stands for the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard, which is set by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 45 Make sure the memory card light beside the memory card slot is off, and 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. Close the memory card slot cover.

  • Page 46: Ejecting Memory Cards

    If the images are stored on the memory card, the following message appears. Press the D or OK button. Ejecting memory cards Make sure all the printing job is finished and the memory card light is not flashing. Open the memory card slot cover. Eject the memory card by pulling it out straight from the slot.

  • Page 47: Changing Print Setting

    Changing Print Setting You can change the print setting when the LCD panel is in the state shown below. Press the button (A, B, or C) for the setting you want to change, repeatedly until the desired option appears on the LCD panel. The list below shows the options you can select and the required button to press.

  • Page 48: Canceling Printing

    Canceling Printing To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. Note: Do not pull on the paper. The paper being copied will come out automatically to the output tray. Printing Directly from a Memory Card...

  • Page 49: Scanning By Using The Lcd Panel And Buttons

    Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons This product allows you to scan images to a memory card, computer, or e-mail (available on a computer), and then edit them to meet your needs. To scan images to a computer or e-mail, see the Reference Guide. Note: You cannot scan films.
  • Page 50 Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until 1.To Photo Card appears on the LCD panel. Then press the D or OK button. 1.To Photo Card Use the A, B, and C buttons to select the appropriate Document type, Print quality, and Scan area.

  • Page 51: Formatting A Memory Card

    Eject the memory card after printing is finished (see “Ejecting memory cards” on page 44). Caution: Do not remove the memory card or turn off the product while printing or while the memory card light is flashing. Data on the memory card may be lost.

  • Page 52: Scanning To Your Computer

    This product allows you to scan an image to a computer or send an e-mail with the scanned image attached by using this feature. Before using this feature, make sure you have installed EPSON Scan and EPSON Smart Panel on your computer.

  • Page 53: Scanning Directly To Your E-Mail

    This product allows you to scan an image and then send an e-mail with the scanned image attached. Before using this feature, make sure you have installed EPSON Scan and EPSON Smart Panel on your computer. Connect this product to your computer, and then start up the computer.

  • Page 54: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Black ink cartridge Color 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. Checking the Ink Level You can check the ink level either on the LCD panel or on your computer.

  • Page 55: Checking The Ink Level Using The Lcd Panel

    Checking the ink level using the LCD panel Make sure this product is on, and then press the Setup Mode button. Press the A button repeatedly until 2.Ink levels appears on the LCD panel and then press the x Color button. The amount of ink appears.
  • Page 56 The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink that may be released. However, careful handling is recommended. Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or its surrounding area. 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.

  • Page 57: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    Replacing an Ink Cartridge Follow the steps below to replace ink cartridges. Note: Before replacing an ink cartridge, read “Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement” on page 53 and “When handling ink cartridges” on page 8. Make sure this product is on. When the ink is empty: Refer to the LCD panel message to see which ink cartridge is empty, and then press the x Color button.
  • Page 58 Make sure that the document cover is closed, and then open the scanner unit. Caution 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 this product.
  • Page 59 Open the cartridge cover. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of this product and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges.
  • Page 60 Install the new ink cartridge straight into the cartridge holder, and then press the top of the cartridge until it clicks into place. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 6 and 7. Close the cartridge cover. Note: If you find it difficult to close the cartridge cover, see step 7 to make sure the ink cartridge has been installed correctly.
  • Page 61 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. Charging... disappears from the LCD panel when ink charging is completed. Caution: Never turn off this product while Charging...

  • Page 62: Maintenance And Transporting

    Maintenance and Transporting Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that a printed image is unexpectedly faint or some dots in the image are missing, checking the print head nozzles helps you to identify the problem. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the control panel.

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Print Head

    Check the printout. The following examples indicate when the print head needs to be cleaned. Good: print head does not need to be cleaned yet. Not Good: print head needs to be cleaned. The actual printouts are printed in color (CMYK). If the nozzle check result is not good, there is a problem with this product.
  • Page 64 When the Error light is on and a message appears on the LCD panel to prompt you to replace the ink cartridge or to indicate the ink is low, you cannot clean the print head. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.

  • Page 65: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If you notice vertical lines are not aligned properly on the nozzle check result, 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 66: Transporting This Product

    After setting all of the alignment patterns, Head alignment appears on the LCD panel again. If you want to continue the print head alignment operation, press the x Color button to print the alignment patterns again; otherwise, press the y Stop button. Note: Even if you press the y Stop button, the settings you made in step 5 remains saved.
  • Page 67 Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and make sure that this product is off. Open the scanner unit and make sure that the print head is in the home position on the right. Secure the ink cartridges to this product with a tape, and then close the scanner unit.
  • Page 68 Keep this product on a flat surface to protect it from shocks during transportation. Note: Do no forget to remove the protective materials and tape from this product before using it again. Maintenance and Transporting...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Messages You can identify many common problems using the Error light and error messages on your control panel. If this product stops working and the Error light is on, use the following table of error messages to diagnose the problem, and then try the recommended solution. Note: The solutions are for the problems that happen when using this product stand alone.
  • Page 70 Error Messages Problem After an Index The data on the Form is printed, an memory card has image file on the changed. Print a memory card is new Index Sheet, added or then try again. removed. No memory card is No memory card.
  • Page 71 Error Messages The B&W button cannot be used to print in this mode. Press the Color button to print. The adjust lever is in the ^ position. Except when printing on envelopes, the m position is recommend. No XXX ink cartridge ->...

  • Page 72: The Copied Image Is Improperly Sized

    See “Clearing the Jammed Paper” on page 71. Multiple pages Remove and reload the have been fed paper, then press the x Color into the printer at button. once. Error occurs in the Turn this product off, and then scanner parts.

  • Page 73: Clearing The Jammed Paper

    Clearing the Jammed Paper If paper is jammed inside this product, an error message appears on the LCD panel. You may be able to clear the jammed paper using the control panel. Follow the instructions below. Press the x Color button to eject the jammed paper. If the jammed paper is not ejected, go on to the next step.

  • Page 74: 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 75 For users in Malaysia Phone For users in India Phone For users in Phone Philippines E-mail Contacting Customer Support http://www.epson.com.au 1300 361 054 (02) 9903 9189 http://www.epson.com.sg (65) 6586 3111 http://www.epson.co.th (66)2-670-0333 http://www.epson.co.id Jakarta: (62) 21-62301104 Bandung: (62) 22-7303766 Surabaya:...

  • Page 76: Product Information

    Product Information 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 108 to 132V 50 to 60 Hz...

  • Page 77: Mechanical

    Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Scanning Scanner type Document size Scanning resolution Product Information Sheet feeder, rear entry About 150 sheets at 90 g/m² (24 lb) paper 450 mm 429 mm 218 mm (W D H, not including rubber feet and loading tray) 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) without ink cartridges...

  • Page 78: 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 79 Size Paper type Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper: Size Paper type Product Information 6" (113.6 175.4 mm) Special paper distributed by Epson A4 (210 297 mm) Special paper distributed by Epson A4 (210 297 mm) Letter (215.9 279.4) Special paper distributed by Epson...

  • Page 80: Printable Area

    Note: Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you have print quality 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) Humidity 40 to 60% RH Printable area...
  • Page 81 Product Information...
  • Page 82 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Phone: (562) 981-3840 Fax: (562) 290-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

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