Overview; Features - Epson Stylus CX4900 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus CX4900/CX4905/CX5000/DX5000/DX5050/CX5900/CX6000/DX6000/DX6050

1.1 Overview

In this manual, unless otherwise specified or noted, the information
C H E C K
P O I N T
applies to all of EPSON Stylus CX4900/CX4905/CX5000/DX5000/
DX5050/CX5900/CX6000/DX6000/DX6050.
This unit features 4-in-1 functionality (computer-connected printer and scanner, stand-
alone copy machine, and stand-alone memory card printing) and is designed for home/
personal use. Its main functions are described below.

1.1.1 Features

Printer functions
As a printer, this unit achieves high-quality output at high speed on plain paper,
and uses new pigment ink for improved light fastness, water fastness, gas fastness,
rubbing fastness. It includes the following features.
Maximum print resolution 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi
Separate ink cartridge for each color
ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) holds up to 100 cut sheets (64 g/m
Border-free printing with EPSON specialty media
Reduced noise level
Fast and thick draft mode with the combination of real black and composite
black
Scanner functions
Use of a CIS sensor means no warm-up period is required, which makes scanning
more convenient and allows for a more compact scanner.
Additional features include the following.
Maximum optical resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpi
Scan gradations:
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48 bits (input), 24 bits (output)
Stand-alone copy functions
It benefits from using a more recently developed type of ink which enables photo-
quality copies to be made not only on special media but even on plain paper.
Only the basic copy functions are provided for easier operation.
Paper size can be selected from 2, 3 or 4 options.
Model
Stylus CX4900/
CX4905/CX5000/
DX5000/DX5050
Stylus CX5900/
CX6000/DX6000/
DX6050
Paper type can be selected from the following options, which also defines
copy quality.
Model
Stylus CX4900/CX4905/CX5000/
DX5000/DX5050
Stylus CX5900/CX6000/DX6000/DX6050
Enlarge / Reduce factor can be selected from two options; actual size (100%)
or "Fit to page".
Copy margin is automatically selected from three options, related to paper
type and paper size; 3mm, "Small Margins Copy", or "Border Free Copy".
Fast and thick draft mode with the combination of real black and composite
black
Copy functions can be directly alternated from memory card print functions,
by operation panel.
Card reader functions
This unit includes memory card slots that support CompactFlash, Memory Stick,
Memory Stick PRO, Micro Drive, SD Memory Card, and xD-Picture Card
standards.
Overview
Table 1-1. Paper Size
Paper size
EAI Letter/4"x6"
EURO/ASIA A4/10x15
LATIN Letter/A4/4"x6"
EAI Letter/4"x6"/5"x7"
EURO/ASIA A4/10x15/13x18
LATIN Letter/A4/4"x6"/5"x7"
Paper Type
Plain paper/Photo paper
Plain paper/Photo paper/Matte paper
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