Epson Stylus Photo RX560 Series User Manual
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-for use without a computer-
Copyright Notice ...........................4
Parts ................................................5
Control Panel .................................6
Selecting Paper .............................7
Loading Paper ...............................8
Loading a CD/DVD .......................9
Document Table .....................11
Copying Originals........................12
Reprinting Photos ........................15
Copying onto a CD/DVD ...........18
Card..........................................21
Printing Photos .............................21
Using an Index Sheet ..............26
Printing Stored Photos .................30
From a Digital Camera ...............32
From a Mobile Phone..................33
Document ............................... 34
Head ........................................ 38
Aligning the Print Head .............. 39
Screen...................................... 39
Cleaning This Product ................ 40
Error Messages ............................ 41
Problems and Solutions .............. 41
Support .................................... 44
r Copy mode ............................ 45
s Memory Card mode.............. 45
v Specialty Print mode............... 46
F Setup mode............................. 47

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    User’s Guide -for use without a computer- Introduction Saving to a Memory Card Important Safety Instructions ..3 Scanning a Photo / Document ....... 34 Copyright Notice ......4 Maintenance Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions Replacing Ink Cartridges ... 35 Checking and Cleaning the Print Parts ..........5 Head ........
  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information Paper manuals Start Here Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet tells you how to set up the product and install the software. It also includes instructions on loading paper and placing originals. (this book) User's Guide -for use without a computer- This book provides information on using the product without connecting to your computer, such as instructions on copying,...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction ■ Important Safety Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the Instructions product yourself. ■ Before using this product, read and follow these Unplug the product and refer servicing to safety instructions: qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged;...
  • Page 4: Copyright Notice

    Corporation. The information contained herein is trademarks of their respective owners. Epson designed only for use with this product. Epson is not disclaims any and all rights in those marks. responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
  • Page 5: Guide To Parts And Control Panel Functions

    Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions Parts feeder guard paper support document cover sheet feeder control panel edge guide memory card slot cover front cover tray lever front tray front tray extension scanner unit cartridge cover document table memory card slots external interface infrared port USB port...
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Control Panel Icon panel Text panel Control panel design varies depending on the area where you purchased the product. Buttons Buttons Function Buttons Function P On Press to turn the product on and y [Back] Press to cancel the current off.
  • Page 7: Handling Paper

    Epson draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for Premium Ink sheets the best results, you will want to use one of Epson’s Jet Plain special ink jet papers designed for the product. Paper Before printing, you need to select the correct Paper...
  • Page 8: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper 4. Set the paper as shown in the following illustrations. 1. Open and extend the paper support. The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side. 2. Open the front cover. place behind the tabs front cover Slide out the front tray.
  • Page 9: Handling A Cd/Dvd

    (Make sure the surface is clean.) Caution: You cannot print on thermal-printable CD/DVDs. Tip: To print on 8-cm mini CDs, use the EPSON Print CD included in the software CD-ROM. See the instructions in your on-screen User's Guide. Note: Loading a CD/DVD Use the CD/DVD tray that comes with the product.
  • Page 10: Ejecting The Cd/Dvd Tray

    Ejecting the CD/DVD Tray 6. Use the u or d button to adjust the Up-Down print position, and use the l or r button to adjust the Left-Right print position. 1. Make sure that printing is finished. 2. Eject the CD/DVD tray by pulling it straight out of the front tray.
  • Page 11: Copying

    Copying You can copy documents and photos without a computer. Note the following when copying: ■ The copied image may not be exactly the same size as the original. ■ Depending on the type of paper used, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared.
  • Page 12: Copying Originals

    ❏ Plain photocopier paper works well for making everyday copies. For crisper text and more vivid colors, try one of the special Epson papers (& “Selecting Paper” on page 7). ❏ You can print long-lasting photos with a professional finish (&...
  • Page 13: Selecting A Copy Layout

    1. Press the r [Copy] mode button. You can choose from various sizes and types of Epson paper and some print settings to get just the 2. Use the u or d button to select Layout, then results you want.
  • Page 14 Notice for CD/DVD copying: 4. Use the u or d button to select a menu item and The printable area of a CD/DVD is illustrated as use the l or r button to select a setting item. Use follows. the Copies + or - buttons to set the number of copies.
  • Page 15: Reprinting Photos

    Reprinting Photos Press the x [Print Settings] button and change the settings (& “Selecting special print settings” on page 17). Then press OK to apply the new settings. 1. Load the photo paper (& page 8) you want to print on. Place your photo on the document table (&...
  • Page 16 Copying multiple photos 1. Press OK. Your photo is previewed and then displayed on the screen. To print several photos at one time, place each photo horizontally as shown in the illustration below. 2. Press the G [Display/Crop] button. You see the cropping screen.
  • Page 17: Selecting Special Print Settings

    Selecting special print settings You can choose from various sizes and types of Epson paper and some print settings to get just the results you want. 1. Press the v [Specialty Print] mode button and follow the instructions on the preceding pages to preview the photo (&...
  • Page 18: Copying Onto A Cd/Dvd

    Copying onto a CD/DVD 5. Press the x [Print Settings] button and change the settings (& “Selecting special print settings” on page 13). Then press OK to apply the new settings. You can copy your colorful designs or photos directly onto a CD/DVD without using your computer.
  • Page 19: Printing From A Memory Card

    Printing from a Memory Card You can print photos directly from your digital 4. Make sure the memory card light is off and no camera’s memory card. Just insert it into the memory memory cards are in the slots. Then insert your card slot and you are ready to print.
  • Page 20: Removing A Memory Card

    5. Make sure the memory card light flashes and then stays on. 6. Close the memory card slot cover. Caution: ❏ Do not insert more than one memory card at a time. ❏ Do not try to force the memory card into the slot. Memory cards will not go all the way in.
  • Page 21: Checking Photos On A Memory Card

    Checking Photos on a Printing Photos Memory Card You can view all the photos on your memory card. Insert a memory card (& page 19). 2. Press the s [Memory Card] mode button. Icon panel Text panel 1. Load the type of paper you want to use (&...
  • Page 22 Select On to correct red eye. Red Eye You can choose from various sizes and types of (& “Red-eye reduction” on page 23). Epson paper and some print settings to get just the Brightness Adjust this setting if your prints are too results you want.
  • Page 23: Selecting The Layout

    4. Use the u or d button to select one of these Setting Description layout options, then press OK. Date Prints the date your photo was taken in one of the following formats: yyyy.mm.dd (2006.04.13), mmm.dd.yyyy (Apr.13.2006), dd.mmm.yyyy (13.Apr.2006), or None (no date).
  • Page 24 1. Choose from a variety of frames on the software Depending on your selection, you see a screen CD-ROM that came with the product and save like this: them to a memory card using EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool. For details, see the software help. Tip: You can also use the PIF DESIGNER software to edit the existing frames or create your own frames.
  • Page 25 Print photos without using the Memory Printing on a photo stickers sheet Card mode menu 1. Load a photo stickers sheet (& page 8). 1. Press OK. 2. Insert a memory card (& page 19). Use the l or r button to select the photo and 3.
  • Page 26: Selecting And Printing Photos Using An Index Sheet

    Selecting and Printing Using DPOF to select your photos Photos Using an Index Sheet If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use it to preselect photos and the To select photos for printing, you can use an index number of copies to print while the memory card is sheet.
  • Page 27: Selecting Photos From The Index Sheet

    1. Printing an index sheet Note: ❏ Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left corner of the index sheet is printed properly. If the index sheet is not Load several sheets of A4-size plain paper printed correctly, the product cannot scan it. (&...
  • Page 28: Making An Original Cd/Dvd

    Making an Original CD/DVD 3. Scanning the index sheet and printing the selected photos You can print photos from your memory card directly onto a CD/DVD without using your 1. Place the index sheet face-down on the computer. And you can further enhance your document table, in the upper left corner, so that CD/DVD collection by making your own CD/DVD the top of the sheet is aligned against the left...
  • Page 29 7. Use the u or d button to select a setting item. and 13. When you finish printing CD/DVDs, raise the then press OK to apply the new settings. tray lever to return the front tray to its former position (& “Ejecting the CD/DVD Tray” on page 10).
  • Page 30: Printing Stored Photos

    Printing Stored Photos 7. Use the u or d button to select a setting item, then press OK to apply the new settings. You can copy pictures from your memory card to a USB storage device, such as a Zip drive, recordable CD-R/RW drive (with a USB connection), MO (Magneto-Optical) drive, or USB flash drive.
  • Page 31 7. You see the information on the LCD screen. Press Printing photos from a storage OK to proceed. drive 8. A confirmation message is displayed on the LCD 1. Follow the instructions on the preceding pages screen. Press OK to start backup. to connect your drive to the product (&...
  • Page 32: Printing From A Digital Camera/Mobile Phone/Pda

    ❏ If your camera is not compatible with PictBridge or USB of photos you want to print. DIRECT-PRINT, you will see a message saying that the connected device cannot be used. Epson cannot 4. Press the F [Setup] button. guarantee the compatibility of any cameras.
  • Page 33: From A Mobile Phone

    ❏ You can send up to 10 pieces of image data (the maximum total From a Mobile Phone image size is 3 MB), including documents that are being printed. If your mobile phone has an infrared port, you can ❏ You may not be able to transmit your data if direct sunlight or send your JPEG photo data from your phone to the fluorescent light is shining onto either of the infrared ports.
  • Page 34: Saving To A Memory Card

    Saving to a Memory Card You can save scans of photos or documents to your Setting Description memory card in JPEG or PDF format directly. You can also scan to your computer instead of a memory Select JPG or PDF. Format card (see the instructions in your on-screen User’s Scan Area...
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Caution: Checking the ink cartridge status Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Press the F [Setup] button. Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
  • Page 36: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Change Ink Cartridge, and press OK. Caution: Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. 2. Make sure the document cover is closed, then lift 5.
  • Page 37 Caution: 10. Close the scanner unit. ❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. ❏ If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
  • Page 38: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head

    Checking and Cleaning the Cleaning the print head Print Head Follow these steps to clean the print head so it can deliver ink properly. Before cleaning the print head, If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are run a nozzle check to see if the print head needs missing, or you see light or dark lines across the cleaning (&...
  • Page 39: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head Changing the Language Displayed on the LCD If you notice that vertical lines are not aligned properly on the nozzle check printout, you may be Screen able to solve this problem by aligning the print head. You can change the language displayed on the LCD Note: screen using the following procedure.
  • Page 40: Cleaning This Product

    Cleaning This Product Transporting This Product To keep the operation of the product at its best, clean If you need to move the product some distance, you it periodically using the following procedure. need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
  • Page 41: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you have a problem with the product, check the Error Messages Solution messages on the LCD screen to diagnose what may be causing the problem. A problem occurred while Retry the procedure. If the error formatting. Formatting reoccurs, there may be a You can also check “Problems and Solutions”...
  • Page 42: Printing And Copying Problems

    ■ Printing and copying problems If paper jams frequently, make sure the left edge guide is not pushed too tightly against the paper. The product makes printing sounds, but nothing Try loading fewer sheets of paper. prints. ■ Print quality problems The print head nozzles may need cleaning (&...
  • Page 43: Scan Quality Problems

    Head” on page 39). ■ Make several copies without placing a document on the document table. ■ Use only paper recommended by Epson and genuine Epson cartridges. ■ Clean the document table (& “Cleaning This ■ If you are copying, press the x [Print Settings] Product”...
  • Page 44: Contacting Customer Support

    EPSON web site for the latest Regional customer services drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. If your Epson product is not operating properly and Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information you cannot solve the problem using the on how to contact EPSON Customer support.
  • Page 45: Summary Of Panel Settings

    Summary of Panel Settings r Copy mode s Memory Card mode Icon panel Text panel Icon panel Text panel Copies 1 to 99 View and Print Color/B&W Color, B & W Print All Photos Document Text, Graphics, Photo Print by Date Layout Border, Borderless, CD/DVD Copy, Print Index Sheet...
  • Page 46: Specialty Print Mode

    Print Settings for Print on CD/DVD Brightness Brightest, Brighter, Standard, Darker, Darkest Contrast Standard, Higher, Highest Icon panel Sharpness Sharpest, Sharper, Standard, Softer, Softest Text panel Saturation Highest, Higher, Standard, Lower, Lowest Date None, yyyy.mm.dd, mmm.dd.yyyy, dd.mmm,yyyy Media Type CD/DVD CD Jacket Print Info.
  • Page 47: F Setup Mode

    F Setup mode Icon panel Text panel Ink Cartridge Status Maintenance Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Head Alignment Change Ink Cartridge Thick Paper Off, On Screen Saver None, Memory Card Data Settings Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, (This function Portuguese, Dutch, is not Russian available for...
  • Page 48 Supply Ink Cartridges Light Product Name Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Magenta RX 560 Series T0801 T0802 T0803 T0804 T0805 T0806 T0811 T0812 T0813 T0814 T0815 T0816 RX 590 Series T0821 T0822 T0823 T0824 T0825 T0826...

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