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your Epson Stylus CX3500 or CX4500 printer. By clicking

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information on the following topics.

Printing

Explains how to print with this product.

Printer Software Introductions

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Page 1 Guide Introductions Scanning This software Reference Guide is your on-screen guide to your Epson Stylus CX3500 or CX4500 printer. By clicking Scanner Software the links on the left side of this screen, you can get information on the following topics.
Page 2: Troubleshooting
Contains maintenance information. Troubleshooting Covers troubleshooting and customer support information. Product Information Contains technical specifications information. Copyrights and Trademarks About Operating System Versions NPD0683-00...
Page 3 Back Glossary additive primary colors The colors of red, green and blue (RGB) - which give the perception of white when combined equally. These are the colors of the color system used by monitors and scanners. application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning.
Page 4 characters per inch (cpi) A measure of the size of text characters, sometimes referred to as pitch. CMYK Cyan (blue-green), magenta, yellow, and black. These colored inks are used to create the subtractive system array of printed colors. color correction A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that the reproduction results are as close as possible to the original colors.
Page 5 ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. exposure A scanner function that lightens or darkens the scanned image data.
Page 6 gamma Gamma is a value that expresses the relationship between the input and output of a device. By adjusting the gamma, the brightness of the mid-tones of an image can be changed without affecting the shadows and highlights. grayscale A scale of shades of gray from black to white. Grayscale is used to represent colors when printing with black ink only.
Page 7 scanned. media Materials upon which data is printed, such as envelopes, plain paper, special paper. memory The part of the printer's electronic system that is used to store information (data). Some information is fixed and is used to control how this product operates. Information that is sent to this product from the computer is stored in memory temporary.
Page 8 The area of a page on which this product can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the features of this product. Often shortened to "driver".
Page 9 spool manager The software program that converts print data into codes that this product understands. See also spool. sRGB A standard color space used as the default color space within the Windows 98 color management system (ICM 2.0). status monitor The software program that allows you to check this product's status.
Page 10 keyboards, mice, and printers) to the computer through a single, general purpose port. The use of USB hubs allows you to add additional ports. See also interface. WYSIWIG What-you-see-is-what-you-get. This term is used to describe printout that looks exactly like it appears on screen.
Page 11 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 12 Printing Printer Software Introductions Introduction Accessing the Printer Software Getting Information Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 13 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning How to Scan Various Scanning Options Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 14 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions EPSON Scan Starting EPSON Scan Getting Information Through Online Help Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 15 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Supply Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge Replacing an Ink Cartridge Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 16 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Cleaning This Product Transporting This Product Connecting and Disconnecting the USB Cable Aligning the Print Head Updating and Uninstalling Software Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 17 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Print Head Carriage Problem Correcting USB Problems Printing and Copying Problems Scanning Problems Customer Support Product Information...
Page 18 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information Parts Control Panel Functions Consumable Products Exif Print Using Memory Card Product Specifications...
Page 19: Copyrights And Trademarks
(excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 20 Card™ is a trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co.,Ltd. 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 21 Back About Operating System Versions In this manual, Windows indicates Windows XP, Me, 98 SE, or 2000. Mac OS 9 indicates Mac OS 9.1 or later. Mac OS X indicates Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.3. Back...
Page 22 Printing How to Print Introduction Printing Text and Web Pages Printing Photos Printing on Envelopes Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 23 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Loading Single Sheets of Paper Using Special Media Loading Envelopes Media Type Settings Making User Defined Paper Sizes Various Printing Options Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 24 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Introduction to Various Printing Options Borderless Printing Double-Sided Printing Fit to Page Printing Pages Per Sheet Printing Poster Printing Watermark Printing Other Information Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting...
Page 25 Printing How to Print Basic Printing Information Various Printing Options Other Information Setting Up This Product on a Network Increasing the Print Speed Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 26: Accessing The Printer Software
Printer Software Introductions Introduction Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software Getting Information Through Online Help Printer Software The printer software that comes with this product includes a printer driver and printer utilities. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from this product. The printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition.
Page 27 Getting Information Through Online Help Your printer software has an extensive online help feature that provides you with instructions on printing, making printer driver settings, and using printer utilities. Refer to the appropriate section below. Getting Information Through Online Help for Windows Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS...
Page 28 Printing Printer Software Introductions Introduction Accessing the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS 9 Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS X Getting Information Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 29 Printing Printer Software Introductions Introduction Accessing the Printer Software Getting Information Getting Information Through Online Help for Windows Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS 9 Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS X Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting...
Page 30 Printer Software Introductions Scanning How to Scan Overview of the Basic Procedure Scanning an Image Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Various Scanning Options Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 31 Making Suitable Settings Creating Beautiful Reproductions Scanning Multiple Images Simultaneously Scanning Documents to Convert to Text Data (OCR) Starting Scanner Software (EPSON Scan) Directly Using the Preview Window in EPSON Scan Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance...
Page 32 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning How to Scan Various Scanning Options Using EPSON Smart Panel Overview of EPSON Smart Panel Applications in the EPSON Smart Panel Window Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 33: Epson Scan
This product is controlled by your computer via a TWAIN-compliant driver called EPSON Scan. EPSON Scan directly controls all of the features of this product. With this software you can scan images in color, grayscale, or black and white and obtain professional quality results. This program is the standard cross-platform interface between this product and most applications.
Page 34 EPSON Scan which is actually doing the job. You can use the EPSON Scan screen to specify various settings for scanning. Note: You can operate EPSON Scan in the same way on both Windows and Macintosh. This guide explains the operation procedure using Windows examples. [Top]...
Page 35: Starting Epson Scan
When using EPSON Scan as a stand alone application When using the EPSON Smart Panel software When using a TWAIN-compliant application You can start EPSON Scan in three ways. Depending on your scanning purpose, use the starting method creatively. When using EPSON Scan as a stand alone application If you just want to save scanned images without editing them, start EPSON Scan directly.
Page 36 Scan button, and then select File Save Settings. Click OK. EPSON Scan starts. For users of Mac OS 9 Select EPSON Scan from the Apple menu. The File Save Settings dialog box appears.
Page 37: For Mac Os X Users
When using the EPSON Smart Panel software EPSON Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application, or the EPSON photo-sharing website. When you want to obtain photos and documents in digital form quickly and...
Page 38 When using a TWAIN-compliant application Note for Mac OS X users: Depending on your application, you may not able to start EPSON Scan as described here. When using a TWAIN-compliant application, such as Adobe Photoshop, you can scan images directly into the application.
Page 39: Getting Information Through Online Help
Scanner Software Introductions Getting Information Through Online Help EPSON Scan includes an extensive online help which gives you instructions on scanning and making driver settings. Click the help icon in any of the dialog boxes in EPSON Scan. [Top]...
Page 40: Ink Cartridges
You can use the following cartridges with this product. Black ink cartridge Black T044120 Color ink cartridge Cyan T044220 Magenta T044320 Yellow T044420 Caution: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson will not warranty any damage caused by the use of other products. [Top]...
Page 41: Checking The Ink Supply
Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON Status Monitor (Macintosh) shows the ink is low. For Windows You can check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges using EPSON Status Monitor 3 or the progress meter. Refer to the appropriate section below for details.
Page 42 If any of the ink cartridges installed in this product is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not display an accurate calculation for the amount of ink remaining in any of the ink cartridges. Be sure to replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Page 43: For Macintosh
[Top] For Macintosh You can check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges using EPSON StatusMonitor. Follow the steps below. For Mac OS 9 Access the Print or Page Setup dialog Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS...
Page 44 Note: The graphic displays the amount of ink that was remaining when EPSON StatusMonitor was first opened. To update the ink-level information, click Update. If any one of the ink cartridges that are installed in this product is broken, incompatible to the printer model, or is installed improperly, the EPSON StatusMonitor will not display an accurate calculation for the amount of ink remaining in any of the ink cartridges.
Page 45 Select this product, then click OK. The EPSON Printer Utility dialog box appears. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. The EPSON StatusMonitor dialog box appears. Note: The graphic displays the amount of ink that remained when EPSON StatusMonitor was first opened. To update the ink-level information, click Update.
Page 46 If any one of the ink cartridges that are installed in this product is broken, incompatible to the printer model, or is installed improperly, the EPSON StatusMonitor will not display an accurate calculation for the amount of ink remaining in any of the ink cartridges. Be sure to replace or reinstall any ink cartridge when indicated by the EPSON StatusMonitor.
Page 47: Precautions On Ink Cartridge Replacement
Replacing Ink Cartridges Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement Read all of the instructions in this section and "Safety Instructions" by clicking Safety "Safety" before replacing the ink cartridges. If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily from this product, be sure to protect the ink supply area of the ink cartridge from dirt and dust.
Page 48: Replacing An Empty Ink Cartridge
Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge Using the Control Panel Using the EPSON Status Monitor You can replace ink cartridges using the Control Panel or using the Status Monitor utility. Refer to the appropriate section. Note: Before replacing, read "Safety Instructions" by clicking Safety and Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement.
Page 49 Press the Ink button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge check position and the On light and the Ink light begins to flash. The ink cartridge indicated by the mark is either empty or low. Note: Do not press the Ink button for more than three seconds.
Page 50 For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times before opening the package. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Open the cartridge cover. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly.
Page 51 Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. Place the replacement ink cartridge vertically into the cartridge holder, then push the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place.
Page 52: Using The Epson Status Monitor
Press the Ink button again, and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. [Top] Using the EPSON Status Monitor You can monitor the remaining ink levels from your computer and view on-screen instructions for...
Page 53 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh). When an ink cartridge is low or empty, click How to in the EPSON Status Monitor window. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge.
Page 54 By clicking the Disable this feature button, you can continue using black ink normally. The dialog box does not appear again for the remaining life of the black ink cartridge. In this case, black ink is used normally until it runs out completely. [Top]...
Page 55: Replacing An Ink Cartridge
Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge Using the Control Panel Using the Ink Cartridge Replacement Utilities (for Windows) In some circumstances, you may need to replace an ink cartridge before it is empty. You can replace an ink cartridge using the control panel or using the Ink Cartridge Replacement utilities (for Windows).
Page 56 Note: Do not press the Ink button for more than three seconds. Otherwise the printer starts cleaning the print head. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage this product. Always press the Ink button to move it. For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times before opening the package.
Page 57 Open the cartridge cover. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
Page 58 When you have finished replacing the ink cartridge, close the cartridge cover and press it so that it clicks into place. Then close scanner unit. Press the button. The product begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about one minute to complete.
Page 59 Caution: The On light continues to flash while this product performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off this product while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink. Note: If the Ink light remains on after the On light stops flashing (and remains lit), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly.
Page 60: Cleaning This Product
Maintenance Cleaning This Product To keep this product operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year. Make sure this product is turned off and all of its lights are off. Then unplug the power cord. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder.
Page 61 Be careful to keep water away from the printing and scanning mechanisms and electronic components. Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of this product with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanisms. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed.
Page 62: Transporting This Product
Maintenance 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: Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and make sure that this product is off.
Page 63 Attach the protective materials to both sides of this product, and then repack this product and attachments in the box. Keep this product on a flat surface to protect it from shocks during transportation. Note: Do not forget to remove the protective materials and tape from this product before using it again. [Top]...
Page 64: Connecting And Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Maintenance Connecting and Disconnecting the USB Cable Disconnecting the USB cable from this product Connecting the USB cable to this product Disconnecting the USB cable from this product Make sure this product is turned off and all of its lights are off.
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Page 66: Aligning The Print Head
Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Using the printer software Using the control panel buttons If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software or control panel.
Page 67 Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility. Make sure that letter-size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and that the adjust lever is set to the position. Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off.
Page 68: Using The Control Panel Buttons
Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off. Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Click the Print Head Alignment button in the Utility dialog box.
Page 69 Do not press the Stop button to cancel printing while printing an alignment pattern. Make sure that letter-size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and that the adjust lever is set to the position. Make sure that this product is turned off.
Page 70 All the lights on the product will light briefly, then the product will turn off. This completes the head alignment procedure. [Top]...
Page 71 Connecting and Disconnecting the USB Cable Aligning the Print Head Updating and Uninstalling Software Updating your OS Updating the Printer Software for Windows Me, XP, or 2000 Uninstalling the Printer Software Uninstalling EPSON Scan Uninstalling the Reference Guide Troubleshooting Product Information...
Page 72: Diagnosing The Problem
The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by the online problem solving, the lights on the control panel, from the EPSON Status Utility, or by running a printer operation check. See the Quick Reference Guide for details on how to use the lights on the control panel to diagnose and solve hardware problems.
Page 73: Running A Printer Operation Check
If a problem occurs while printing, an error message appears in the Progress Meter window. When the ink runs low or out, click the How to button in the EPSON Status Monitor or Progress Meter window and EPSON Status Monitor will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure.
Page 74 misaligned. See "Cleaning the Print Head" in the Quick Reference Guide for details on cleaning the print head. [Top]...
Page 75: Print Head Carriage Problem
Troubleshooting Print Head Carriage Problem If the carriage cover does not close or the print head carriage does not move to its home position, open the carriage cover and push the ink cartridges down until they click into place. [Top]...
Page 76: Correcting Usb Problems
Troubleshooting Correcting USB Problems USB connections Windows operating system Printer software installation Scanner software installation If you are having difficulty using this product with a USB connection, see if one of the solutions listed below solves the problem. USB connections USB cables or connections can sometimes be the source of USB problems.
Page 77: Printer Software Installation
Printer software installation Incorrect or incomplete software installation can lead to USB problems. Take note of the following, and perform the recommended checks to ensure proper installation. Checking printer software installation for Windows XP and 2000 When using Windows XP or 2000, you must follow the steps in the Setup Sheet packed with this product to install the printer software.
Page 78 Click the Details tab. If EPUSBX: (EPSON Stylus CX3500 or EPSON Stylus CX4500) is displayed in the Print to the following port list box, then the USB printer device driver and printer software is installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next...
Page 79 If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices.
Page 80 Once you have confirmed that these items appear, proceed to step 5. Under Other devices, select USB MFP or EPSON Stylus CX3500 or CX4500 and click Remove. Then, click OK. When the following dialog box appears, click OK, then click OK to close the System Properties...
Page 81 Scanner software installation If you canceled the scanner software installation before the procedure was completed, or you connected this product before installing the software, EPSON Scan may be incorrectly installed. Follow these steps to install the software correctly. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
Page 82 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Print Head Carriage Problem Correcting USB Problems Printing and Copying Problems Print Quality Problems Printout Problems Not Related to Print Quality Paper Does Not Feed Correctly This Product Does Not Print Canceling Printing Scanning Problems...
Page 83 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Print Head Carriage Problem Correcting USB Problems Printing and Copying Problems Scanning Problems Scanner Operation Problems Software Operation Problems Quality Problems Color Matching Problems Customer Support Product Information...
Page 84 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Print Head Carriage Problem Correcting USB Problems Printing and Copying Problems Scanning Problems Customer Support Technical Support Web Site Contacting Customer Support Product Information...
Page 85 Product Information Parts a. Edge guide: Helps load the paper straight. Adjust the left edge guide to fit the width of your paper. b. Sheet feeder: Feeds a stack of paper automatically. c. Paper support extension: Supports larger sized paper in the sheet feeder. d.
Page 86 j. Scanner unit: Open and close when you replace an ink cartridge. On button: Turns this product on and off. a. Cartridge cover: Hold the ink cartridge in place. b. Adjust lever: Adjusts the distance between the print head and the paper to prevent smearing. Adjust the lever to the position if ink appears to smear across your document when printing on thick paper or envelopes.
Page 87 a. Document table: Place originals face-down on the glass. b. Memory card slots: Use to load a memory card. c. Control Panel: See Control Panel Functions for details on panel operation. a. USB cable connector: Connect this product with your computer. b.
Page 88: Control Panel Functions
Product Information Control Panel Functions Buttons Lights CX3500 CX4500...
Page 89 Buttons Buttons Function Turns this product on and off. Moves the print head to the ink check position when an ink cartridge that is empty or nearly empty is detected. Moves the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position. Returns the print head to its home position after ink cartridge replacement.
Page 90 Copy Enters Copy mode and allows you to set the number of copies. The number of copies increases by one every time you press this button. The number of copies is displayed in the LED window. If you press this button when 9 is displayed as the number of copies, "-"...
Page 91 Note: All lights will turn off if no buttons have been pressed for 15 minutes. When a button is pressed, the lights will return to their former state. Light Pattern Status Indicates this product is on. Flashing Indicates this product is copying, printing, (slow) receiving data, printing, scanning, accessing a memory card, having an ink cartridge replaced,...
Page 92 Indicates that an error has occurred. Indicates that the adjust lever has been set to position. Indicates that the adjust lever has been set to the standard position. . (dot) Indicates that the control panel is operating at reduced power. (The product switches to this mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Page 93: Consumable Products
Magenta T047320 Yellow T047420 Media types Epson offers specially designed media for this product to meet most high-quality printing needs. See Media Type Settings. Note: The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact Epson. See...
Page 94: Exif Print
Exif Version 2.2 (also called Exif Print, an international standard for digital cameras) allows you to print fine-quality photographs using, in combination, a digital camera and printer that support this feature. Note: You need to install EPSON PhotoQuicker before you can use the Exif Print function. Effectiveness Exif Print When taking photographs using an Exif Print compatible digital camera, information about camera settings and scene conditions when the photograph was taken is embedded in the photo data.
Page 95 Printout with Exif Print When Exif Print data is embedded in the photo data, the printer interprets how to adjust and print the image. Note: The images above are samples. Print results depend on this product.
Page 96 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information Parts Control Panel Functions Consumable Products Exif Print Using Memory Card Loading Memory Cards Copying Files to Your Computer Saving Files to a Memory Card Disconnecting or Turning Off This Unit Product Specifications...
Page 97 Printing Printer Software Introductions Scanning Scanner Software Introductions Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Information Parts Control Panel Functions Consumable Products Exif Print Using Memory Card Product Specifications System Requirements Printing Scanning Paper Built-in card slots Ink Cartridges Mechanical Electrical Environmental Standards and Approvals USB Interface...
Page 98 Printing / How to Print Introduction This section guides you through the procedures for different kinds of printing. Printing Text and Web Pages Explains how to print documents and images on various sizes or kinds of single-sheet paper. Printing Photos Explains how to print photos on various sizes or kinds of single-sheet paper.
Page 99 Printing on Envelopes Explains how to print on envelopes. [Top]...
Page 100 Printing / How to Print Printing Text and Web Pages Handling single sheets of paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Driver settings for Mac OS X Before turning on this product, make sure it is connected to your computer.
Page 101 Handling single sheets of paper Refer to the section below for details on loading single sheets of paper. Loading Single Sheets of Paper When using special media, refer to the section below. Using Special Media [Top] Driver settings for Windows Open the file you want to print.
Page 102 Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Make the appropriate Type setting. Media Type Settings Make the appropriate Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section.
Page 103 Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. Print your data. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Paper Size setting.
Page 104 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click Print to start printing. [Top]...
Page 105 Driver settings for Mac OS X Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Format for setting. Make the appropriate Paper Size and Orientation settings. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 106 Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the Printer setting so that it matches the Format for setting you made in the Page Setup dialog box in step 3. Then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details.
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Page 108: Printing Photos
Printing / How to Print Printing Photos Handling single sheets of paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Driver settings for Mac OS X Before turning on this product, make sure it is connected to your computer.
Page 109 Handling single sheets of paper Refer to the section below for details on loading single sheets of paper. Loading Single Sheets of Paper When using special media, refer to the section below. Using Special Media [Top] Driver settings for Windows Open the file you want to print.
Page 110 Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Make the appropriate Type setting. Media Type Settings Make the appropriate Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section.
Page 111 Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. Print your data. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Paper Size setting.
Page 112 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click Print to start printing. [Top]...
Page 113 Driver settings for Mac OS X Open the file you want to print. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Format for setting. Make the appropriate Paper Size and Orientation settings. Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 114 Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the Printer setting so that it matches the Format for setting you made in the Page Setup dialog box in step 3. Then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details.
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Page 116: Printing On Envelopes
Printing / How to Print Printing on Envelopes Handling envelopes Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Driver settings for Mac OS X Before turning on this product, make sure it is connected to your computer. Press the On button to turn on this product.
Page 117 Handling envelopes Refer to the section below for loading envelopes. Loading Envelopes Printable area for the printable area. [Top] Driver settings for Windows Open the file you want to print. Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting.
Page 118 Select Landscape (wide) as the Orientation setting. Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. Print your data. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Open the file you want to print.
Page 119 Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select the appropriate envelope size from the available Paper Size settings. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the following section. For Mac OS Select Landscape (wide) as the Orientation setting.
Page 120 Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX3500 or Stylus CX4500 as the Format for setting. Select the appropriate envelope size as the Paper Size setting. Select Landscape (wide) as the Orientation...
Page 121 Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX3500 or Stylus CX4500 as the Printer setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings.
Page 122 Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the Media Type setting, then make the appropriate Color and Mode settings.
Page 123: Loading Single Sheets Of Paper
Printing / Basic Printing Information Loading Single Sheets of Paper This section provides instructions on how to load paper in the sheet feeder. Note: Leave enough space in front of this product for paper to be fully ejected. Open the paper support, then slide out the extension, and then open the feeder guard.
Page 124 Slide out the left edge guide so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the paper you are going to load. Load the paper with the printable side up so it is against the right edge guide, and slide it into the sheet feeder.
Page 125 Slide the left edge guide so that it meets the left edge of the paper. Note: Always load paper short edge first into the sheet feeder. Make sure that the paper stack is flush with or lower than the triangular load-limit mark on the edge guide.
Page 126 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. [Top]...
Page 127: Using Special Media
You can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper. However, coated paper provides superior printouts because it absorbs less ink. Epson provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in this product. Epson recommends using media distributed by Epson to ensure high-quality results.
Page 128: Loading Capacities For Epson Special Media
If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your printout. Loading capacities for Epson special media Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for Epson special media. Media Type Loading Capacity Photo Paper Up to 20 sheets.
Page 129: Storing Epson Photo Paper
Be careful not to print on support sheets that are loaded under special media sheets. [Top] Storing Epson Photo Paper Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. Epson recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag. Keep them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Page 130: Loading Envelopes
Printing / Basic Printing Information Loading Envelopes Follow the steps below to load envelopes into this product. Open the paper support, then slide out the extension, and then open the feeder guard. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension.
Page 131 Set the adjust lever to the position. Note: Return the adjust lever to the position after printing envelopes. If the adjust lever is not returned to the position, the print speed when printing single sheets will decrease, and the print quality may decline. Slide out the left edge guide so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the envelopes you are going to load.
Page 132 Load the envelopes with the short edge first and the flap side to the left against the right edge guide, and slide them into the sheet feeder. Note: You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time in the sheet feeder. Slide the left edge guide so that it meets the left edge of the paper.
Page 133 Set the feeder guard back. Note: If you are going to print a large number of envelopes, first try printing one sheet to confirm that it can be printed properly. You can then print the rest of the envelopes. The folding quality and thickness of envelopes vary widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 0.4 inch (10 mm), press each envelope in the stack flat before loading.
Page 134: Media Type Settings
Refer to the corresponding media type under which it is grouped. For some media, there are several Media Type settings from which to choose. Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Plain paper Envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Ink Jet Paper (Letter) S041586 Matte Paper - HeavyWeight EPSON Matte Paper HeavyWeight (Letter) S041257-ML EPSON Matte Paper HeavyWeight (8 x 10")
Page 135 EPSON Glossy Photo Paper (4 x 6") S041134 EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (Letter) S041331-ML Note: The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available, check the Epson customer support web site. See Contacting Customer Support. [Top]...
Page 136: For Windows
Printing / Basic Printing Information Making User Defined Paper Sizes For Windows For Mac OS 9 For Windows You can define a custom paper size and add it to the list. Select User Defined as the Size setting. The User Defined Paper Size dialog box appears.
Page 137 Specify the width and height for your paper size. The range of available size is shown under each text box. Note: Although you can define a large range of paper sizes, the size of paper you can feed into this product is limited by the size of the sheet feeder on your product. Therefore, if necessary, it is recommended that you reduce or enlarge documents to fit paper within the range of your product's capabilities.
Page 138 For Mac OS 9 You can define a custom paper size by either creating a new paper size or copying and modifying an existing one. Refer to the appropriate section below. Creating a new paper size If the appropriate paper size is not included in the Paper Size list in the Page Setup dialog box, follow the steps below to define a new custom paper size.
Page 139 Type a unique name for the paper size in the Paper Size list. Choose either cm or inch as the Unit setting. Enter the width and the height of your paper by typing the values in the appropriate text boxes. Note: Although you can define a large range of paper sizes, the size of paper you can feed into this product is limited by the size of the sheet feeder on your product.
Page 140 You can define up to 100 paper sizes. The paper size names you create will appear in the Paper Size list. To delete a custom paper size, click Customize, select the paper size from the list in the Custom Paper dialog box, then click Delete.
Page 141 Printing / Various Printing Options Introduction to Various Printing Options This product provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in various formats, and you can print using many different types of paper. The sections that follow the introduction explain procedures for each type of printing. Click the title of each printing option to see more details.
Page 142 Fit to Page Printing Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size selected in the printer software. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. Pages Per Sheet Printing Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper.
Page 143 Poster Printing Lets you enlarge material on a single document page to cover 4, 9, or 16 printed sheets of paper, and then make a poster. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. Watermark Printing...
Page 144 Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X. For example, you can put "Confidential" on an important document. [Top]...
Page 145: Borderless Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Borderless Printing Compatible media Preparing the print data Loading paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Driver settings for Mac OS X This product allows you to print without margins on all four sides of the paper. Follow the steps described below for Borderless printing.
Page 146: Loading Paper
DURABrite Photo Paper Letter, 4x6 Note: Printing with this feature takes longer than with normal printing. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when printing on media other than those listed above. Print a single sheet to check the quality before printing large jobs.
Page 147 After you have loaded the media, change your printer driver settings for Borderless printing. Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Select the Borderless check box.
Page 148 Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. After finishing all steps above, start printing. Print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Note: You can control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper during borderless printing.
Page 149 Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. Select the Borderless check box. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. Access the Print dialog box.
Page 150 After you have loaded the media, change your printer driver settings for Borderless printing. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX3500 or Stylus CX4500 as the Format for setting. Make the appropriate Paper Size settings with the borderless attribute.
Page 151 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX3500 or Stylus CX4500 as the Print setting, then make the Copies & Pages settings. Note:...
Page 152 The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Make the appropriate Media Type, Color, and Mode settings. See online help for details. Media Type Settings Click Print to start...
Page 153 Note: Print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. You can control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper during borderless printing. See online help for details. [Top]...
Page 154: Double-Sided Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Double-Sided Printing Standard double-sided printing for Windows Standard double-sided printing for Macintosh Folded booklet double-sided printing for Windows Folded Booklet double-sided printing for Macintosh There are two types of double-sided printing available. Standard double-sided printing allows you to print the odd-numbered pages first.
Page 155 Single-fold booklet : Binding edge A booklet can be created by printing pages 1 and 4 on the first sheet of paper, pages 5 and 8 on the second sheet of paper, and pages 9 and 12 on the third sheet of paper. After these sheets are reloaded into the sheet feeder, you can then print pages 2 and 3 on the back of the first sheet of paper, pages 6 and 7 on the back of the second sheet of paper, and pages 10 and 11 on the back of the third sheet of paper.
Page 156: Standard Double-Sided Printing For Windows
Depending on the media type, stacks of up to 30 sheets can be loaded into the sheet feeder during double-sided printing. Only use media types that are suitable for double-sided printing. Otherwise, the printout quality may deteriorate. Depending on the media type and the amount of ink used to print text and images, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper.
Page 157 Click the Page Layout tab, then select the Double-Sided Printing check box. Click Margins to open the Margins dialog box.
Page 158 Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right.
Page 159 Choose cm or inch as the Unit setting. Then, specify the width of the binding margin. You can enter any width from 3 mm to 30 mm, or from 0.12 inches to 1.18 inches. Note: The actual binding margin may be different from the specified settings depending on your application.
Page 160 Note: The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them into the sheet feeder. Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading the stack into the sheet feeder.
Page 161 Follow the steps below to print odd- and even-numbered pages onto opposite sides of the sheet. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. Select the Double-Sided Printing check box.
Page 162 Specify the width of the binding margin in the text box. You can enter any width from 0.12 inch to 1.18 inch or from 0.3 cm to 3.0 cm. Note: The actual binding margin may be different from the specified settings depending on your application.
Page 163 Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the paper. Note: The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them into the sheet feeder. Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading the stack into the sheet feeder.
Page 164 Follow the instructions provided when reloading the printouts. Paper jams or improperly placed binding margins may occur if the printouts are not reloaded correctly. If a paper jam occurs, see Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the even-numbered pages.
Page 165 Click the Page Layout tab and select the Double-Sided Printing check box. Then, select the Folded Booklet check box.
Page 166 Click Margins to open the Margins dialog box.
Page 167 Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right. Note: When Portrait is selected as the Orientation setting on the Main menu, the Left or Right binding positions are available. The Top binding position is available when Landscape is selected as the Orientation setting.
Page 168 Portrait Landscape : Folding edge Margin Click OK to return to the Page Layout menu. Then, click OK to save your settings. Load paper into the sheet feeder, then send the print job from your application. Instructions for printing the inside pages will be displayed while the outside pages are printed. Loading Single Sheets of Paper Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the...
Page 169 Note: The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them into the sheet feeder. Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading the stack into the sheet feeder.
Page 170 [Top] Folded Booklet double-sided printing for Macintosh Use the following steps to create a folded booklet as described at the beginning of this section. Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Paper Size setting.
Page 171 Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right. Note: When Portrait is selected as the Orientation setting in the Page Setup dialog box, the Left or Right binding positions are available. The Top binding position is available when Landscape is selected as the Orientation setting.
Page 172 Margin Click OK to return to the Page Setup dialog box. Then, click OK to save your settings and close the dialog box. Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Media Type setting.
Page 173 Note: The paper may curl during printing due to the amount of ink used. Should this occur, slightly curl the sheets in the opposite direction before reloading them into the sheet feeder. Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading the stack into the sheet feeder.
Page 174: Fit To Page Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Fit to Page Printing Loading paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Macintosh Fit to Page printing automatically fits images or text you want to print to the paper size you select in the printer software, or it allows you to manually resize the image.
Page 175 [Top] Driver settings for Windows Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Make the appropriate Type setting.
Page 176 Media Type Settings Make the appropriate Size setting. Click the Page Layout tab. Select the Reduce/Enlarge Document check box. You can select the following settings to change the size of your document. By Output Paper Size Proportionally enlarges or reduces the size of your document to make it fit the paper size selected in the By Output Paper Size list.
Page 177 By Percentage Allows you to manually reduce or enlarge an image. Click the arrows to select a percentage between 10 and 400. Select the paper size loaded in the sheet feeder from the drop-down list when selecting By Output Paper Size, or use the arrows to choose a percentage when selecting By Percentage. Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box.
Page 178 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click the Layout icon button. Select the Fit to Page check box.
Page 179 Select the paper size loaded in the sheet feeder from the Output Paper Size list. Click OK to save the settings and close the Layout dialog box. Click Print to start printing. [Top]...
Page 180: Pages Per Sheet Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Pages Per Sheet Printing Loading paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Driver settings for Mac OS X Pages Per Sheet printing allows you to print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper. Note: This feature is not available when the Borderless box is checked on the Main menu (Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (Mac OS 9).
Page 181 [Top] Driver settings for Windows Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Make the appropriate Type setting. Media Type Settings Make the appropriate Size setting.
Page 182 Click the Page Layout tab and select the Multi Page check box. Then, select Pages Per Sheet.
Page 183 Make the following settings for Pages Per Sheet printing. 2, 4 Prints two or four pages of your document on a single piece of paper. Print Page Borders Prints frames around the pages printed on each sheet. Page Order Allows you to specify the order in which the pages will be printed on the sheet of paper.
Page 184 After finishing all of the steps above, start printing. [Top] Driver settings for Mac OS 9 Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 185 Media Type Settings Click the Layout icon button. Select the Multi-Page check box in the Layout dialog box, then select Pages Per Sheet.
Page 186 Make the following settings for Pages Per Sheet printing. 2 Pages, Prints two or four pages of your document on a single piece of 4 Pages paper. Page Order Allows you to specify the order in which the pages will be printed on the sheet of paper.
Page 187 Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box. Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Select Stylus CX4600 as the Printer setting. Make the Copies & Pages settings.
Page 188 Note: The Copies & Pages settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. Make the following settings. Pages per Sheet Prints multiple pages of your document on a single piece of paper.
Page 189 The Layout settings available are a standard feature of Mac OS X. See your operating system's documentation for details. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Make the appropriate Media Type, Color, and Mode settings. Media Type Settings...
Page 190 Click Print to start printing. [Top]...
Page 191: Poster Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Poster Printing Loading paper Driver settings for Windows Driver settings for Macintosh How to make a poster from your printouts Poster printing allows you to print poster-size images by enlarging one page to cover several sheets of paper.
Page 192 Loading Single Sheets of Paper [Top] Driver settings for Windows Access the printer driver. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Make the appropriate Type setting. Media Type Settings Make the appropriate Size...
Page 193 Click the Page Layout tab and select the Multi Page check box. Then select Poster Printing. Click the up or down arrow to select 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4.
Page 194 Click Settings to adjust the way your poster will print. The Poster Settings dialog box opens.
Page 195 Make the following settings. Print Cutting Guides Select this check box to turn the cutting guide options on. Overlapping Alignment Slightly overlaps the panels and prints alignment markers so Marks that the panels can be aligned more precisely. Trim Lines Prints border lines on the panels to guide you when trimming the pages.
Page 196 If you want to print only a few of the panels without printing the entire poster, click the panels that you do not wish to print. Click OK to close the Poster Settings dialog box. After finishing all of the steps above, start printing. [Top] Driver settings for Macintosh Access the Page Setup dialog...
Page 197 Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click the Layout icon button. Select the Multi-Page check box, then select Poster.
Page 198 Make the following settings. 1 page covers xx sheets Specifies how many printed sheets of paper the enlarged document page will cover. You can choose from 4, 9, or 16 sheets. Overlapping Alignment Slightly overlaps the panels and prints alignment Marks markers so that the panels can be aligned more precisely.
Page 199: How To Make A Poster From Your Printouts
Note: If you want to print only a few of the panels without printing the entire poster, click Panel Selection, click the panels that you do not wish to print, then click OK. Click OK to save the settings and close the Layout dialog box.
Page 200 Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back side. Cut the taped sheets in two along a vertical line through the alignment markers (this time, a line to the left of the cross marks), as shown in the illustration below.
Page 201 Cut off the remaining margins. [Top]...
Page 202: Watermark Printing
Printing / Various Printing Options Watermark Printing Loading paper Printing the watermark for Windows Printing the watermark for Macintosh Creating your own watermark for Windows Creating your own watermark for Macintosh Watermark printing allows you to print a text-based or an image-based watermark on your document. Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X.
Page 203 Loading Single Sheets of Paper [Top] Printing the watermark for Windows Access the printer driver software. Accessing the Printer Software for Windows Click the Main tab, then make the Quality Option setting. For details, see online help. Make the appropriate Type setting.
Page 204 Click the Page Layout tab, choose the desired watermark from the Watermark list, then click Settings.
Page 205 Specify the necessary settings for the watermark. You can change the position and size of the watermark by dragging the image within the preview window at the left of the dialog box.
Page 206 Click OK to return to the Page Layout menu. Click OK to close the printer driver settings dialog box. Print the data from your application. [Top] Printing the watermark for Macintosh Access the Page Setup dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS...
Page 207 Make the appropriate Paper Size setting. Click OK to save the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. Access the Print dialog box. Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS Make the appropriate Media Type setting. Media Type Settings Click the Layout icon button.
Page 208 Select the Watermark check box in the Layout dialog box, then choose the desired watermark from the Name list. Specify the necessary settings for the watermark. You can change the position and size of the watermark by dragging the image within the preview window at the left of the dialog box. Click OK to save the settings and close the Layout dialog box.
Page 209 Click Print to start printing. [Top] Creating your own watermark for Windows You can add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the watermark list. Click Add/Del under Watermark on the Page Layout menu. The following dialog box appears.
Page 210 To use an image file as a watermark, select BMP. Click Browse to specify the bitmap file you want to use, then click OK. Type a name for your watermark in the Name text box, then click Save. To create a text-based watermark, select Text. Type your text in the Text text box. The text that you enter will also be used as the watermark name.
Page 211 [Top] Creating your own watermark for Macintosh You can add your own text-based or image-based watermarks to the watermark list. Click Add/Del beside the Name list. The following dialog box appears. To use an image file as a watermark, click Add PICT. Specify the desired image file, then click Open.
Page 212 The image file name or the watermark text appears in the Mark Name list in the Watermark dialog box. To change the name of an image watermark, select it from the list, then type a new name. When a text watermark is selected in the Name list, you can edit the text or change the font and text style by clicking Edit Text.
Page 213 Printing / Other Information Setting Up This Product on a Network For Windows XP and 2000 For Windows Me and 98 For Mac OS 9 For Mac OS X For Windows XP and 2000 This section tells you how to set up this product so that other computers on the network can use it. Note: This section is written for small network users only.
Page 214 For Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Printers and Faxes. (If the Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.) For Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. Right-click the icon for this product, then click Sharing.
Page 215 If you want Windows XP or 2000 to automatically download printer drivers for computers that are running different versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and select the environment and the operating systems for the other computers. Click OK, then insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 216 On the next screen, click Next. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to this product. Then, click the icon for this product.
Page 217 Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: To monitor the status of a shared printer, EPSON Status Monitor 3 must be installed on each computer. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is automatically installed when you install the printer software for the first time.
Page 218 Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) check box and click In the Network dialog box, click In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon. Note: If a dialog box appears requesting that you insert the Windows Me or 98 CD-ROM, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 219 Accessing this product through a network To use this product from other computers on a network, first add this product to each computer that will access it. Follow the steps below. Note: This product must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer.
Page 220 Click Next. Select Network printer, then click Next. On the next screen, click Browse. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to this product. Then, click the icon for this product.
Page 221 Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. [Top] For Mac OS 9 This section tells you how to set up this product so that you can use it on an AppleTalk network. By setting up this product as a shared printer, your local printer is connected to the network and can be used by other computers.
Page 222 Turn on this product. Select Chooser from the Apple menu, click the icon for this product, then select the port this product is connected to. Click the Setup button. The Printer Sharing Setup dialog box opens.
Page 223 Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as necessary. Click OK. The name of the shared printer will appear in the port list in the Chooser. Close the Chooser. Accessing this product through a network To access this product from other computers on a network, follow the steps in this section for each computer that will access this product.
Page 224 If the following dialog box appears, enter the password for this product, then click OK. Select the appropriate Background Printing radio button to turn background printing on or off. Close the Chooser. [Top] For Mac OS X Use the Printer Sharing setting, which is a standard feature of Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
Page 225 See your operating system's documentation for details. [Top]...
Page 226: Increasing The Print Speed
Printing / Other Information Increasing the Print Speed General tips Using the Speed & Progress dialog box (Windows only) Follow the instructions in this section to increase the printing speed of this product. General tips Just as printing at a high resolution requires more processing time than printing at a low resolution, printing in color takes longer than printing in black-and-white because the volume of data in a color document is much greater.
Page 227 Data Image size Small Large characteristics Resolution High The table below shows the factors related to print speed only. Print speed Faster Slower Menu or dialog Printer software Orientation Portrait Landscape Main menu settings (Windows), Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh) Color Black Color...
Page 228: Using The Speed & Progress Dialog Box (Windows Only)
Collate* Page Layout menu (Windows), Layout dialog Reverse Order* box (Macintosh) Data Variety of Grayscale** Full color characteristics colors Hardware System speed Faster Slower resources HDD free space Large Small Memory free Large Small space Software status Running Many applications Virtual memory Not in use In use...
Page 229 The settings related to print speed are listed below. Note: The specific features available in the printer software vary depending on the product model and the version of Windows that you are using. High speed copies To print multiple copies of your document faster, select High Speed Copies. This speeds up printing by using your hard disk space as a cache when printing multiple copies of your document.
Page 230 When spooling RAW datatype, print progress as displayed by the Progress Meter may differ from actual print progress. Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Page 231 You can make the following settings: Select Notification Displays the current error notification settings. Select the check boxes of the error types for which you want to receive notification. Note: Click the Default button to revert all Select Notification settings to their defaults.
Page 232 Select the Shortcut Icon check box and choose an icon type to have a shortcut icon placed in your Windows taskbar. You can click the shortcut icon in the taskbar to open EPSON Status Monitor 3, or right-click the icon to access some of the printer utilities.
Page 233: Accessing The Printer Software For Windows
Printer Software Introductions / Accessing the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software for Windows From Windows applications From the Start menu From the taskbar (For Windows XP, Me, 98, and 2000) You can access the printer software from most Windows applications, from the Windows Start menu, or the taskbar.
Page 234 For Windows XP, click start, Control Panel, then Printers and Faxes. (If the Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.) For Windows Me, 98, and 2000, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. For Windows XP and 2000, select this product, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu.
Page 235 Printer Software Introductions / Accessing the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS 9 These dialog boxes can be accessed as described below. Dialog Box How to Access It Print Click Print on the File menu of your application or click Options in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 236 Save File Click the Preview icon button in the Print dialog box until the Print button changes into the Save File button, then click the Save File button. [Top]...
Page 237 EPSON Printer Access in one of the following ways: Utility Double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in the Applications folder in the Macintosh HD. Select this product from the Printer List, then click OK. Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder and double-click the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility icon.
Page 238: Accessing Help From Your Application
Printer Software Introductions / Getting Information Getting Information Through Online Help for Windows Accessing help from your application Accessing help from the Windows Start menu You can access the online help from your application or from the Windows Start Menu. Refer to the appropriate section below.
Page 239 Printer Software Introductions / Getting Information Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS 9 Choose Print or Page Setup from the File menu of your application. Then, click the Help icon button. [Top]...
Page 240 Getting Information Through Online Help for Mac OS X Click the Help icon button when EPSON printer software settings, such as Print Settings or Color Management, are selected in the Print dialog box. For other settings, see your operating system's documentation.
Page 241: Overview Of The Basic Procedure
In the application, open EPSON Scan. Full Auto Mode: EPSON Scan automatically previews the images and recognizes the document source and type. Images are automatically optimized and scanned. Home Mode or Professional Mode: Make settings to optimize images and then click Scan.
Page 242: Scanning An Image
Starting the software and scanning an image EPSON Scan provides three modes for you to make any scanning settings; Full Auto Mode, Home Mode, and Professional Mode. This section describes how to scan an image in the Full Auto Mode. The Full Auto Mode lets you scan images using automatically-adjusted settings.
Page 243 Start EPSON Scan directly as a stand alone application Start EPSON Scan from a TWAIN-compliant application This section describes how to scan an image from EPSON Smart Panel. For details on the another way to start EPSON Scan, see Starting EPSON...
Page 244 Start EPSON Smart Panel. Starting EPSON Smart Panel EPSON Smart Panel starts and the following window appears. Click the Scan and Save icon on the EPSON Smart Panel. Specify Location, File Name, and Image Format settings.
Page 245: File Formats
Click Scan and Save to start scanning or Scan with Options to change the scanning settings. File formats The following table lists some common image file formats. Select an appropriate format supported by your image processing application when you save image files. Format (File extension) Explanation BMP format (*.BMP)
Page 246 JPEG format (*.JPG) JPEG is a compressed file format, which allows a choice in compression quality. However, if the compression is too high, the image quality deteriorates. The image quality also deteriorates every time the image file is saved in JPEG. If you edit an image file after saving it, the original image should be preserved in a file format other than JPEG.
Page 247 Scanning / How to Scan Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Removing the document cover for thick or large documents Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status. Note: Keep the document table clean.
Page 248 Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface; otherwise the image becomes out of focus. An area of up to 2.5 mm from the edge of the document table glass cannot be scanned. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move.
Page 249 When you place a document without the document cover, press it down to make it flat. When you press the document, do not move it and do not add too much pressure. Removing and installing the document cover To remove the document cover, open the cover and pull it up. When replacing the document cover, insert the tabs back into the slots.
Page 250 Scanning / Various Scanning Options Choosing an Appropriate Scanning Mode Changing the scanning mode EPSON Scan provides three modes for you to make any scanning settings: Full Auto Mode, Home Mode, and Professional Mode. Full Auto Mode: The Full Auto Mode makes scanning simple, freeing you from complex settings or adjustments.
Page 251: Changing The Scanning Mode
Click the small arrow to the right of the list box, and then click to select a desired mode. Note: The scanning mode that was selected the last time you used EPSON Scan remains in effect when you start it again.
Page 252 Place photos on the document table. If necessary, see the following section for more information. Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Start EPSON Scan and then select the Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, see Changing the scanning mode.
Page 253 Original Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Photo Destination Image Type Select a suitable image type.
Page 254 Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See Select a suitable resolution. Target Size To be set in a later step. Adjustments To be set in a later step. Click the Preview button to preview the images. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the scanned images and then specify the Adjustments settings, if necessary.
Page 255 Click Scan to start scanning. The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. Select a suitable resolution When you specify a high resolution, the number of pixels of the data increases and the scanned image becomes fine in texture.
Page 256 Place a document on the document table. Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Start EPSON Scan and then select the Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, see Changing the scanning mode. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the...
Page 257 Original Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Document Destination Image Type Black&White is recommended. Resolution 300 dpi for texts, 600 dpi for line arts Target Size To be set in a later step. Adjustments To be set in a later step. Click the Preview button to preview the images.
Page 258 Place a document on the document table. Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Start EPSON Scan and then select Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, see Changing the scanning mode. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the...
Page 259 Original Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Document Destination Image Type Color Smoothing...
Page 260 Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See Select a suitable resolution. Target Size To be set in a later step. Adjustments To be set in a later step. Click the Preview button to preview the images. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the scanned images and then specify the Adjustments settings, if necessary.
Page 261 Place a document on the document table. Placing Photos and Documents on the Document Table Start EPSON Scan and then select Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, see Changing the scanning mode. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the...
Page 262 Original Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Document Destination Image Type Select an appropriate image type.
Page 263 Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See Select a suitable resolution. Target Size To be set in a later step. Adjustments To be set in a later step. Click the Preview button to preview the images. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the scanned images and then specify the Adjustments settings, if necessary.
Page 264 The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. [Top]...
Page 265 Enhance the quality of the scanned image (PRINT Image Matching) EPSON Scan provides you with a variety of settings to improve the quality of a scanned image to satisfy your needs. You can easily adjust the quality of the image by selecting the box in the setting window. In this section, you will get the information on what you can do and how you do it.
Page 266 Select Screen Ruling appropriate for the image being scanned and your purpose. (In Home Mode, this function is not available.) Descreening Filter not applied Descreening Filter applied [Top] Improve image sharpness If the outline of the original edge of the image is not sharp enough, you can improve the sharpness of the scanned image by using this feature in Professional Mode.
Page 267 Select the Unsharp Mask Filter check box in the Adjustments section. Unsharp Mask Filter not applied Unsharp Mask Filter applied Select the level of adjustments. [Top] Liven up the color on a scanned image You can liven up the color of a scanned image by adjusting the brightness of color, contrast, or color balance.
Page 268 This feature is only available when you are scanning a color image. Click the Image Adjustment button. Adjust the items you want to change by sliding the tabs.
Page 269 Image Adjustment not applied Image Adjustment applied Close the Image Adjustment window by clicking the Close button. [Top] Restore faded color images Color Restoration is a scanner software feature that restores faded color on photos in Home or Professional Mode. In Home Mode, click the Preview button to prescan your image, click the Image Adjustments button, then select the Color Restoration checkbox.
Page 270 In Professional Mode click the Preview button to prescan your image, then scroll down and select the Color Restoration checkbox. Note: Do not specify 8-bit Grayscale for Image Type. Do not specify Document for Auto Exposure Type. Depending on the condition of photos, the color may not be restored as you desire. [Top]...
Page 271 PRINT Image Matching information does not change the image data or the way the image is displayed on a computer screen. Follow the steps below to enhance the quality of your scanned images using EPSON Smart Panel. Place your materials on the document table.
Page 272 Click the Scan and Save icon on the EPSON Smart Panel. Specify Location, File Name, and Image Format settings. Select Print Image Matching II (JPEG) or Print Image Matching II (TIFF) from the Type list box, and change the Photo...
Page 273 Click Scan and Save to start scanning or Scan with Options to change scanning settings. [Top]...
Page 274 If you plan to preview images using the Thumbnail method, while scanning multiple photos, position each photo at least 20 mm apart from its adjacent photos. Start EPSON Scan and then select Professional Mode. For details on how to select a scanning mode, see Changing the scanning mode.
Page 275 Specify the Original and Destination settings to match your images. Click the Preview button to preview the images. Note: You can select a preview method: Thumbnail Preview or Normal Preview. Click the small arrow to the right of the Preview button and then select Thumbnail or Normal.
Page 276 Select the number check box of an image you want to scan. Note: Depending on the materials you want to scan, EPSON scan may not be able to automatically locate the target images, or preview the images as thumbnails. In this case,...
Page 277 In the Normal Preview window: Create marquees on the previewed image to select an area you want to scan. You can create up to 50 marquees. For more details, see Using marquees.
Page 278 Note: When the output size of the scanned image is already decided, select an appropriate setting from the Target Size list. A marquee proportional to the measurements of the Target Size setting appears in the Preview window. You can move this marquee to the area of the image you want to scan.
Page 279 For some settings, you can apply the same modifications to all of the images at once by clicking All. (In Normal Preview, you need to make marquees.) For detail, see Using marquees. Click Scan. EPSON Scan starts scanning. The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. [Top]...
Page 280 Scanning / Various Scanning Options Scanning Documents to Convert to Text Data (OCR) Improve character recognition Potential text recognition problems You can scan and convert documents to text data, and then edit them using with a word processing application. The technology that allows computers to "read" text from physical objects is called OCR. OCR requires a graphical representation of text to interpret, which usually comes from a scanned image.
Page 281 Potential text recognition problems The quality of the text in your original document greatly affects the OCR results. The following types of originals can make recognition difficult and should be avoided if possible: Items that have been copied from other copies Faxes Text with tightly-spaced characters or line pitch Text that is in tables or underlined...
Page 282 Scanning / Various Scanning Options Starting Scanner Software (EPSON Scan) Directly To save scanned images without editing them in an application, start EPSON Scan directly. After scanning images, the scanned images are automatically saved as files in the folder specified in the File Save Settings dialog box.
Page 283 Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, the File Save Settings dialog box does not appear automatically. To open the dialog box, click the arrow to the right of the Scan button and then select File Save Settings. Specify a location where scanned images are saved.
Page 284 For Windows users, the following characters cannot be used in the prefix. \, /, :, ., *, ?, ", <, >, | For Macintosh users, you cannot use colon (:) in the prefix. The number must be 3 digits. To save images using the MS -DOS 8.3 format, make sure the prefix does not exceed 5 alphanumeric characters.
Page 285 & white images, you can specify the compression type. Click EPSON Scan starts scanning. The scanned image is automatically saved in the specified location. If the Open image folder after scanning check box in the File Save Settings dialog box is selected, Windows Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Macintosh) automatically opens the folder where the scanned image is saved when EPSON Scan finishes scanning.
Page 286: Using The Preview Window In Epson Scan
Using marquees Preview images Before you scan an image, you can use the Preview window to see the effects of most EPSON Scan settings and make additional image adjustments. Clicking the Preview button starts prescanning and previews the image. Depending on the scanning mode and the Document Type settings, a small arrow appears to the right of the Preview button, allowing you to select a preview method.
Page 287 you made, and to make additional image adjustments. You can also use marquees to scan selected portions of an image. For details on marquees, see Using marquees. Click the Zoom Preview button to zoom in on a selected area of the image. Use a marquee to select the part of the image you want to zoom in and then click this button.
Page 288: Thumbnail Preview
For more details, see the online help. Thumbnail preview The Thumbnail Preview method allows you to preview multiple images in a thumbnail layout. EPSON Scan automatically locates the target images and applies the Auto Exposure feature to each image. You can modify each thumbnail image and make additional image adjustments.
Page 289 To scan an image that appears as a thumbnail, select the check box under the image you want to scan and then click Scan. To modify a thumbnail image, click the image to select it and then choose the appropriate settings. The selected image has a blue frame around it.
Page 290: Using Marquees
Note: When you double-click a thumbnail image, the image is zoomed in and the enlarged image is displayed in the Full Size menu. When you click All in the Preview window, the Full Size tab is dimmed. [Top] Using marquees A marquee is a frame that you draw around a portion of a previewed image to select it.
Page 291 When the mouse pointer is placed within the marquee (the frame of the selected image area), it changes to a hand. You can click and drag the marquee anywhere in the Preview window. If you drag the hand pointer while pressing the Shift key, the marquee becomes restricted to the vertical or horizontal movement.
Page 292 To remove or delete a marquee, click the marquee and then click the Delete marquee button. [Top]...
Page 293 Overview of EPSON Smart Panel Starting EPSON Smart Panel EPSON Smart Panel allows you to scan and send data directly to an assigned application or the EPSON photo-sharing site. You can also obtain photos and documents in digital form quickly and easily.
Page 294 For Windows users: Click Start, point to All Programs (for Windows XP users) or Programs (for Windows Me, 98, or 2000 users) and then EPSON Smart Panel, then click EPSON Smart Panel. For Mac OS 9 users: Select EPSON Smart Panel from the Apple menu.
Page 295: Scan And Save
Scanning / Using EPSON Smart Panel Applications in the EPSON Smart Panel Window Scan and Save Copy Center Copy to Fax Scan to Application Scan to E-mail EPSON Photo Site Scan and Save Use this option to scan, convert, and then save an image to a specific folder. You can also convert an image using the PRINT Image Matching standard and add various color effects to the scanned image.
Page 296 [Top] Copy Center Use this option to turn your scanner into a digital copy machine, with functions far more powerful and flexible than conventional copy machines. You can scan and then print images as photos, copy in various sizes, or place several photos on the same page. Before you print an image, you can see the effects of image adjustments using the Preview window.
Page 297: Scan To Application
Scan to Application Use this option to scan and then send images to a desired application for further editing. When you select Scan to Application, the following screen appears and the image is scanned from EPSON Scan. [Top] Scan to E-mail Use this option to scan an image and send it in an e-mail message.
Page 298 Use this option to scan an image using the PRINT Image Matching technology, and then upload it to the EPSON photo-sharing site. When you select Epson Photo Site, the image is scanned from EPSON Scan and displayed in the Verify Assistant dialog box. Click Next. You see the following dialog box.
Page 299 Click Upload to upload the image. Note: For information on PRINT Image Matching technology, see PRINT Image Matching. [Top]...
Page 300 If you are using this product with a computer which you are planning to upgrade with a new operating system, follow the instructions below. If the printer driver and EPSON Scan are already installed, you need to uninstall them, upgrade your system, and then re-install the printer driver and EPSON Scan, as follows: Uninstall the printer driver and EPSON Scan before upgrading your system.
Page 301 Maintenance / Updating and Uninstalling Software Updating the Printer Software for Windows Me, XP, or 2000 When you update the printer software in Windows Me, XP, and 2000, be sure to uninstall the previous printer software before you install the new software. Installing over the existing printer software results in a failure to update.
Page 302: Uninstalling The Printer Software
In Control Panel in Windows, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon (Windows Me, 98, or 2000) or the Add or Remove Programs icon (Windows XP). Select EPSON Printer Software from the list, then click Add/Remove (Windows Me or 98) or Change/Remove (Windows XP or 2000).
Page 303: For Macintosh
Remove Programs utility, click the Add/Remove button, and then click OK when a message prompts you to restart the computer. If EPSON USB Printer Device does not appear in the Add/ Remove Programs list, double-click EPUSBUN.EXE on the software CD-ROM, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 304 Quit all applications. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM into your Macintosh. Double-click the Mac OS X folder. Double-click the Drivers folder, then double-click the Printer folder. Double-click the CX3500 or CX4500 icon. Note: If the Authenticate dialog box appears, enter the Password or phrase, then click OK.
Page 305: Uninstalling Epson Scan
In Control Panel in Windows, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon (for Windows Me, 98, or 2000 users) or the Add or Remove Programs icon (for Windows XP users). Select EPSON Scan from the list, then click Add/Remove (for Windows Me or 98 users) or Change/Remove (for Windows XP or 2000 users).
Page 306 For Mac OS 9 Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the EPSON Scan folder and double-click the EPSON Scan Installer icon in your preferred language folder. Click Accept. The Installer dialog box appears.
Page 307 Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Double click the Mac OS X Driver folder. Double-click the EPSON Scan folder, and then double-click your preferred language folder. Double-click the application folder you want to uninstall, and then double-click the installer icon.
Page 308 [Top]...
Page 309 Open the Control Panel and double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon (in Windows Me, 98, or 2000) or the Add or Remove Programs icon (in Windows XP). Select EPSON Stylus CX3500/CX4500 Reference Guide from the list, then click Add/ Remove (in Windows Me or 98) or Change/Remove (in Windows XP or 2000).
Page 310 Printer Devices does not appear in the Add or Remove Programs list, double-click EPUSBUN.EXE on the printer software CD-ROM, then follow the on-screen instructions. [Top] For Macintosh Drag the cx3500_e or cx4500_e folder in the Epson folder in the Applications folder on your hard drive to the Trash. [Top]...
Page 311: Canceling Printing
Troubleshooting / Printing and Copying Problems Canceling Printing Using the Stop button on the control panel For Windows XP and 2000 For Windows Me and 98 For Mac OS 9 For Mac OS X If you encounter problems while printing, you may need to cancel printing. To cancel printing, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below.
Page 312: Using The Progress Meter
Click the Stop button to cancel printing. [Top] For Windows Me and 98 It is possible to cancel printing using either the Progress Meter or EPSON Spool Manager. Refer to the appropriate section below. Using the Progress Meter When you send a print job to this product, the Progress Meter appears on your computer screen.
Page 313: Using Epson Spool Manager
(with printers on a network this may be called a print queue). When a print job reaches the top of the line, the EPSON Spool Manager sends the job to the printer.
Page 314 The procedure for canceling printing for Macintosh varies depending upon whether background printing is on or off. Refer to the appropriate section below. When background printing is on Follow the steps below to cancel a print job. Select EPSON Monitor IV from the application menu. Press the Stop button to stop...
Page 315 In the Document Name list, select the document which is printing, then click the Delete icon button to cancel the print job. When background printing is off Follow the steps below to cancel a print job. Press the Stop button to stop printing.
Page 316 Follow the steps below to cancel a print job. Click the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility icon in Dock. Press the Stop button to stop printing. In the Printer List, double-click Stylus CX4600. In the Document Name list, select the document which is printing, and then click the Delete button to cancel the print job.
Page 317: Usb Interface
Product Information / Product Specifications USB Interface Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0 Bit rate 12 Mbps (full speed device) Data encoding NRZI Adaptable connector...
Page 318: Print Quality Problems
Troubleshooting / Printing and Copying Problems Print Quality Problems Horizontal banding Vertical misalignment or banding Incorrect or missing colors Blurry or smeared printout Print quality does not improve after head cleaning If you are having print quality problems, first perform a Test Printing.
Page 319: Horizontal Banding
Blurry or smeared printout Incorrect or missing colors Horizontal banding Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure that the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. See "Cleaning the Print Head" in the Quick Reference Guide.
Page 320: Incorrect Or Missing Colors
Clear the High Speed check box in the Advanced dialog box. Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. See "Cleaning the Print Head" in the Quick Reference Guide. Make sure that the Media Type setting selected in the printer software is appropriate for the type of media loaded in this product.
Page 321 If printing on Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, select a setting other than Best Photo under Quality Option on your printer software's Main menu or the Advanced dialog box (Windows), or move the slider to Speed when Automatic is selected under Mode in the Print dialog box (Macintosh).
Page 322: Print Quality Does Not Improve After Head Cleaning
Make several copies without placing a document on the document table. If the problem persists, ink may have leaked inside this product, so wipe the inside of this product with a soft, clean cloth. Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside this product. Caution: Be careful not to wipe the carriage shaft.
Page 323: Printout Problems Not Related To Print Quality
Make sure that you are using the appropriate printer driver for this product. Select this product as the default printer in Windows. In Windows Me and 98, clear any stalled print jobs from the Spool Manager. See Using EPSON Spool Manager.
Page 324: Inverted Image
[Top] Inverted image Clear the Mirror Image check box in the printer software or turn off the "Mirror Image" setting in your application. For instructions, see online help for the printer software or for your application. [Top] Blank pages print Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure that you are using the appropriate printer driver for this product.
Page 325: Printing Is Too Slow
Printing is too slow Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure that the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct. For Windows, select the Text setting under Print Quality on your printer software's Main menu. See online help for details. For Macintosh, select the Automatic setting under Mode in the Print dialog box and then move the slider to Speed.
Page 326: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly
Troubleshooting / Printing and Copying Problems Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Paper does not feed Multiple pages feed Paper jams Paper improperly loaded Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled Paper does not feed correctly when using the double-sided printing feature Paper does not feed Remove the stack of paper and make sure of the following: The paper is not curled or creased.
Page 327: Paper Jams
Make sure that the paper stack fits under the arrow mark located on the inside surface on the left edge guide. Make sure that the paper stack is flush with or lower than the triangular load-limit mark on the edge guide. Make sure that the left edge guide is snug to the left edge of the paper.
Page 328 The paper stack fits under the tabs inside the edge guides. The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed the limit specified for that media. See Loading capacities for Epson special media. The left edge guide is adjusted to fit your paper.
Page 329: Paper Is Not Ejected Fully Or Is Wrinkled
product off and gently remove the paper. Then turn it on and reload the paper properly. [Top] Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled Try one or more of these solutions: Clear the jammed paper as explained in Paper jams.
Page 330: All Lights Are Off
Troubleshooting / Printing and Copying Problems This Product Does Not Print All lights are off Lights came on and then went out The Error light is on All lights are off Try one or more of these solutions: Press the On button to make sure that this product is on.
Page 331 Check EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh) to find the cause of the error. Check the Error light. For details of error indicators, see the Quick Reference Guide. [Top]...
Page 332 Troubleshooting / Scanning Problems Scanner Operation Problems This product does not scan Pressing the buttons on the control panel does not start scanning Pressing the buttons on the control panel in a Mac OS X environment starts Classic mode You cannot scan multiple images Problems you may have while using this product often involve the operation of your software and computer.
Page 333 Be sure to install the scanner software in a Mac OS X environment, and not in Classic mode. If EPSON Smart Panel has been installed in Mac OS 9, uninstall it and make sure EPSON Smart Panel is installed in Mac OS X.
Page 334: You Cannot Scan Multiple Images
[Top] You cannot scan multiple images Try one or more of these solutions: Position each photo at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) apart from adjacent photos. Make sure your application is available to scan multiple images. [Top]...
Page 335: You Cannot Start Epson Scan
(?) or an exclamation (!) mark. If this product appears with a question (?) or an exclamation (!) mark, or as an Unknown devices hardware type, uninstall EPSON Scan. Then reinstall it following the instructions on your Start Here sheet. [Top]...
Page 336 Check if this product is listed more than once in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box. To view the dialog box, double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel. Remove this product from the list of installed devices, then reinstall EPSON Scan following the instructions on your Start Here sheet.
Page 337: Quality Problems
Troubleshooting / Scanning Problems Quality Problems Edges of the document are not scanned You cannot scan an image or you only get a few dots for the scanned image The image does not look the same as the original A line of dots is always missing from the scanned image A line of dots always appears in the scanned image Straight lines in the image come out jagged Scanned image by using the buttons on the control panel is missing...
Page 338 You cannot scan an image or you only get a few dots for the scanned image Try one or more of these solutions: Make sure the document is placed on the document table. Change the Threshold setting in the Image Control dialog box. Select Text/Line Art as the Image Type, and then change the Threshold setting in the Image Control dialog box.
Page 339 the paper path guide or clean the document table. If the problem still exists the guide may be scratched and require replacement. [Top] Straight lines in the image come out jagged Make sure the document orientation is perfectly straight on the document table. Align vertical and horizontal lines with the scales at the top and side of the document table.
Page 340 Make sure the document is uniformly flat against the document table. A document that is wrinkled or warped may not scan well. Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the document table. [Top] Colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image Try one or more of these solutions: A document that is very thick or warped at the edges can cause discoloration.
Page 341: The Image Is Too Dark
Adjust your software's Gamma setting using the Histogram Adjustment dialog box in the Professional Mode. [Top] The image is too dark Try one or more of these solutions: Check your software's Brightness setting using the Image Adjustment tools in the Home Mode or the Histogram Adjustment dialog box and the Image Adjustment dialog box in the Professional Mode.
Page 342: Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear In The Scanned Image
Moiré (cross-hatch) patterns appear in the scanned image A moiré is a cross-hatch pattern that appears on the scanned images when scanning printed materials. It is a result of interference that occurs due to the difference between the pitches of the scanning and the halftone screens.
Page 343 [Top] Poor character recognition during OCR scanning Try adjusting the Threshold setting. See Scanning Documents to Convert to Text Data (OCR) for more information. [Top] The printed image is larger or smaller than the original The image size and resolution settings of your software determine the size of the printed image. Do not use the size of the monitor image to judge the printed size.
Page 344: Color Matching Problems
Troubleshooting / Scanning Problems Color Matching Problems Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image Colors differ from the original Printed colors are different from those in the original image Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image Exact color matching is very difficult.
Page 345: Printed Colors Are Different From Those In The Original Image
[Top] Printed colors are different from those in the original image Exact color matching is very difficult. Check your software or contact your printer company for information on color matching and calibration. [Top]...
Page 346: Technical Support Web Site
Troubleshooting / Customer Support Technical Support Web Site Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation. If you have a Web browser and can connect to the Internet, access the site at: http://www.latin.epson.com...
Page 347: Contacting Customer Support
EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below: From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at http://www.latin.epson.com/. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
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Page 350 Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at (800) 873- 7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
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Page 352: Loading Memory Cards
Product Information / Using Memory Card Loading Memory Cards Loadable memory card Available image files Inserting a memory card into the slot Ejecting memory cards Loadable memory card This product features three memory card slots. The types of memory cards you can insert in each slot are shown below. Slot Card Memory Stick/MagicGate Memory Stick/Memory Stick Duo*/...
Page 353: Available Image Files
[Top] Available image files You can use image files that meet the following requirements. Media format DCF version 1.0 compliant* File format JPEG format image files**, DOS FAT (FAT 12 or 16, one partition) taken with a DCF version 1.0 compliant digital camera. Image size Vertical 120 to 4600 pixels, horizontal 120 to 4600 pixels Number of files...
Page 354 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 355: Ejecting Memory Cards
Caution: Do not try to force the memory card into the slot. Part of it will stick out. Incorrect loading of a memory card may damage this product, memory card, or both. Keep the memory card slot cover closed while a memory card is inserted. This protects the memory card and the slot from dust and static;...
Page 356 Do not remove the memory card or turn off the product while the printing or while the memory card access light or On light is flashing. Data on the memory card may be lost. If you are using this product with a computer which has Windows 2000 or XP installed, never turn this product off or disconnect the USB cable with a memory card inserted in this product;...
Page 357: Copying Files To Your Computer
Product Information / Using Memory Card Copying Files to Your Computer Precautions on copying files Copying files to your computer This section explains how to transfer image files to your computer from a memory card in the built-in card slot. Precautions on copying files For Windows Me and 98, the memory card driver must be installed.
Page 358 If you have set the volume label, it is displayed as a drive name. If you have not set the volume label, the removable disk is displayed as a drive name. Be sure the memory card is inserted correctly, otherwise an error message will appear.
Page 359: Saving Files To A Memory Card
Product Information / Using Memory Card Saving Files to a Memory Card Precautions on saving files Saving files to your computer This section explains how to save image files from your computer to a memory card inserted in the built- in card slot.
Page 360 Note: If you have set the volume label, it displayed as a drive name. If you have not set the volume label, the removable disk is displayed as a drive name. Be sure the memory card is inserted correctly, otherwise an error message will appear.
Page 361: For Windows Xp
Product Information / Using Memory Card Disconnecting or Turning Off This Unit For Windows XP For Windows 2000 For Windows Me/98 For Macintosh Follow the steps below to turn off this product or disconnect this product from your computer. Caution: When you finish using a memory card in your CX4500 with your computer, be sure to remove it and turn off and disconnect this product properly following the steps in the appropriate sections below.
Page 362: For Windows 2000
Turn off this product. [Top] For Windows 2000 Make sure that the both memory card access light and On light are not flashing. Turn off your computer. Remove the USB cable, if necessary. Turn off this product. Note: If you turn off this product or disconnect the USB cable before turning off your computer, the "Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device"...
Page 363: For Macintosh
Remove the USB cable, if necessary. Turn off this product. [Top] For Macintosh On the desktop, move the removable disk icon ( ) into the Trash. Remove the USB cable, if necessary. Turn off this product. [Top]...
Page 364: System Requirements
Product Information / Product Specifications System Requirements Using this product Using this product Refer to the appropriate section below for the minimum and recommended computer system requirements necessary to use this product. For Windows ® ® To connect this product to a USB port, you need a Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port and this...
Page 365 XGA or better monitor (1024 x 768) Note: For EPSON Smart Panel, Windows 98 in the above table means Windows 98 Second Edition or later. Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requirements.
Page 366 Operating System Mac OS X 10.2 Mac OS X 10.2 PowerPC G3 233 MHz PowerPC G4 355 MHz 128 MB RAM 256 MB RAM HDD Space 50 MB 2.5 GB Note: For Mac OS 9, the amount of available memory varies according to the number and kind of applications that are open.
Page 367 Product Information / Product Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome (black) 90 nozzles Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 270 nozzles (90 [each color] x 3) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Input buffer 32 KB [Top]...
Page 368 Product Information / Product Specifications Scanning Scanner type Flatbed color image scanner Photoelectric device Effective pixels 5,100 x 7,020 pixels at 600 dpi, 100% Document size 8.5 x 11.7" (216 x 297 mm), A4, or US letter size (The reading area can be specified from your software.) Scanning resolution 600 dpi (main scan) 1200 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan)
Page 369: Paper Specifications
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 370 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.006 to 0.02 inch) Weight 45 g/m (12 lb) to 100 g/m (27 lb) Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper: Size A4 (210 x 297 mm) Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper: Size A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Page 371 Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson Matte Paper - HeavyWeight: Size A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm) 8 × 10" (203 x 254 mm) Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper: Size...
Page 372 DURABrite Photo Paper: Size A4 (210 x 297 mm) 4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4 mm) Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper: Size Letter (216 x 279 mm) 4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4 mm)
Page 373: Printable Area
Letter (216 x 279 mm) 4 x 6"(113.6 x 175.4 mm) Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson Note: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade paper.
Page 374 The diagonal lines indicates the printable area. Single sheets Envelopes A: top margin 3.0 mm (0.12") 3.0 mm (0.12") B-L: left margin 3.0 mm (0.12") 5.0 mm (0.2") B-R: right margin 3.0 mm (0.12") 5.0 mm (0.2") C: bottom margin 3.0 mm (0.12") 20.0 mm (0.78") Note:...
Page 375: Built-In Card Slots
Product Information / Product Specifications Built-in card slots Card Slots CF Type II card slot Compatible with "CF+ and CompactFlash Specification Revision 1.4" SmartMedia card slot Compatible with "SmartMedia Standard 2000" Memory Stick/Memory Stick Compatible with "Memory Stick PRO card slot Standard version 1.3"...
Page 376 Compatible CompactFlash memory cards SmartMedia* Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo** Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo** Microdrive SD (Secure Digital) Card MiniSD Card** MultiMediaCard xD-Picture Card Voltage 3.3 v/5 v, 3.3 v Requirements Maximum current is 500 mA * Maximum capacity is 128MB.
Page 377 Caution: Epson recommends the use of original Epson ink cartridges only. Products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage to your product and will not be covered by Epson's warranties. Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Page 378 Do not refill the ink cartridge. This product calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip on the ink cartridge, so even if the cartridge is refilled, the IC chip will report that it is empty. [Top]...
Page 379 Product Information / Product Specifications Mechanical Paper path Top feed, with one ASF Sheet feeder capacity About 100 sheets at 64 g/m (17 lb) paper Dimensions 430 mm x 344 mm x 170 mm (W x D x H, not including loading tray) (16.9 x 13.5 x 6.7 inches) Weight 6.6 kg (14.6 lb) without ink cartridges...
Page 380 Product Information / Product Specifications Electrical 100-120V Model 220-240V Model 100-120V Model Input voltage range 90 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.4 A (Max. 0.6 A) Power consumption Approx.
Page 381 Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.2 A (Max. 0.3 A) Power consumption Approx. 11 W (Standalone copying ISO10561 Letter pattern) Approx. 2.5 W in sleep mode Approx. 0.4 W in power-off mode Note: Check the label on the back of this product for the voltage information. [Top]...
Page 382 Product Information / Product Specifications Environmental Temperature Operation: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: *,** 5 to 85% RH * Stored in shipping container ** Without...
Page 383: Standards And Approvals
Product Information / Product Specifications Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950 CSA 22.2 No.60950 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B [Top]...
Page 384 Test Printing Back Make a test print of this page to compare the printout of the two images below with the images on the previous page. Before printing, make sure paper is loaded and the printer is Follow the steps below to print a test page: 1.

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