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Epson Stylus CX6400 Basic Operation Manual

Epson Stylus CX6400 Basic Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 edge guide scanner unit document cover USB cable connector Stylus CX Parts sheet feeder paper support feeder guard output extension tray document table control panel (See “Control Panel Functions” on page 12.) memory card slot adjust lever ink cartridge clamps...

  • Page 3: Basic Operation Guide

    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 © 2003 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Safety Instructions ..........7 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .
  • Page 5 Printing Directly from a Memory Card Printing Using an Index Form ....... . . 35 Printing an Index Form .
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting Error Messages ..........68 The Copied Image is Improperly Sized .

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using this product. When placing this product ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep this product away from direct sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.
  • Page 8 When choosing a power source ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the label on the back of this product. ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may cause fire or electric shock. ❏...
  • Page 9 When handling ink cartridges ❏ Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them. ❏ When installing the new ink cartridge, shake it four to five times before opening its package. ❏ Do not shake the ink cartridge after removing from the package; this can cause leakage.
  • Page 10 When using this product ❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges during printing. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings on this product. ❏ Do not attempt to service this product by yourself. ❏...

  • Page 11: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

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

  • Page 12: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel Control Panel Functions LCD panel The LCD panel shows the current status of this product and helps you make various settings. The upper left area of the LCD panel shows the result of pressing the A button, the upper right for the B, the lower left for the C, and the lower right for the D button.

  • Page 13: Buttons

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

  • Page 14: Lights

    Lights Light ! Error Mode (Copy, Card Print, Scan, Setup) A, B, C, D Adjusting the LCD panel density You can adjust the density of the LCD panel as follows. Press the P On button to turn on this product. Press the Setup Mode button to enter the Setup Mode.

  • Page 15: Copying

    Copying This section describes how to make copies using the control panel. For information on making copies using a computer, see the Reference Guide. Note: When you make a copy using a control panel function, a moiré (cross-hatch) pattern may appear on your printout. To eliminate the moiré, change the reduce/enlarge ratio or shift the position of the original document.
  • Page 16 You can change the copy layout if necessary (see “Copying in Various Layouts” on page 21). Note: Be sure to change the copy layout first before changing the copy settings because all copy settings (paper type, print quality, number of copies, paper size) return to the default values when the copy layout changes.

  • Page 17: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Note: ❏ The print result is affected by the kind of paper you use. For the best quality, use the appropriate paper. ❏ To print on an envelope, refer to the Reference Guide. ❏ Keep enough space in front of this product for paper to be fully ejected. Slide out the output extension tray.
  • Page 18 Move the feeder guard towards you. Fan the paper well, and then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Load the paper in the sheet feeder with the face up, and the top edge down. Slide the edge guide to fit the width of the paper. Note: ❏...
  • Page 19 Move the feeder guard back. Note: ❏ Always load paper before you start printing. ❏ The loading capacity differs depending on the following types of paper. Paper Type Plain Paper Bright White Ink Jet Paper Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Matte Paper-Heavy Weight DURABrite Photo Paper...

  • Page 20: Placing A Document On The Document Table

    Placing a Document on the Document Table Note: ❏ Keep the document table clean. ❏ You cannot scan films. Open the document cover. Place the original document facing down on the document table. Make sure that the document is properly aligned. Note: ❏...

  • Page 21: Copying In Various Layouts

    Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move. Note: ❏ To scan the document properly, close the document cover to prevent interference from the external light. ❏ Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time.
  • Page 22 Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the copy layout you want appears on the LCD panel. layout 1. Standard 2. BorderFree 3. Small Margins 4. Repeat-Auto 5. Repeat-4 6. Repeat-9 7. Repeat-16 8. Poster-4 9. Poster-9 10.

  • Page 23: Copying Without Margins

    Copying without margins You can make a copy that covers the entire page of paper by using the BorderFree layout (see page 21 to select this layout). In the “BorderFree” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 29). Menu item Paper type (see page 30) Print Quality...

  • Page 24: Copying With Small Margins

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

  • Page 25: Copying An Image Multiple Times On One Sheet

    Copying an image multiple times on one sheet You can make multiple copies of an image on a single sheet of paper by using “Repeat” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 21 to select this layout). You can select number of copied image from Auto, 4, 9 and 16.

  • Page 26: Making A Poster

    Making a poster You can make a poster size copy using the “Poster” layout (see page 21 to select this layout). In the “Poster” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 29). Menu item Paper type (see page 30) Print Quality Copy Density (see page 33)
  • Page 27 Gluing the images together Align the images. Cut the crossover area, and then glue all the images together. Warning: Be careful when using edged tools. The illustration shows the example of making poster with 4 printouts. The gray area shows the excess area to be cut. Copying...

  • Page 28: Copying Several Pages On One Sheet

    Copying several pages on one sheet You can copy two or four original images on a single sheet of paper by using “2-up” or “4-up” layout (see page 21 to select this layout). In the “2-up” or “4-up” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting”...

  • Page 29: Changing Copy Setting

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

  • Page 30: Saving And Recalling Copy Settings

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

  • Page 31: Selecting The Copy Quality

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

  • Page 32: Selecting The Paper Size

    Selecting the paper size Select the appropriate size of the paper loaded on the sheet feeder as described below. Press the D button repeatedly until the appropriate paper size appears on the LCD panel. The paper size you can select are: A4, 10 × 15, 4" × 6", and A5. Note: When you load the 4R size paper, select 10 Setting the number of copies...

  • Page 33: Making Copies Lighter Or Darker

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

  • Page 34: Canceling Copying

    Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until appears on the LCD panel, and then press the OK button. The LCD panel is shown below. Enter a value (%) for the copying size, using the numeric buttons (see “How to use the numeric buttons” on page 32) or press the l/r Select button repeatedly until the number you want appears on the LCD panel, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 35: Printing Directly From A Memory Card

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

  • Page 36: Printing An Index Form

    Printing an Index Form Load a memory card (see “Loading Memory Cards” on page 42). Press the Card Print Mode button to enter the Card Print mode. Note: If the message the LCD panel, load a memory card properly before you go on to the next step.

  • Page 37: Printing Photos By Filling In The Index Form

    Printing photos by filling in the Index Form Print an Index Form (see “Printing an Index Form” on page 36). On the Index Form, use a dark pen to fill in the circles underneath the photos that you want to print, and specify the paper type. See the examples below.

  • Page 38: Printing One Photo From An Index Form

    Printing one photo from an Index Form Print an Index Form (see “Printing an Index Form” on page 36). Load paper appropriate for your printing purpose (see “Loading Paper” on page 17). Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the LCD panel shows Enter the desired photo number on the Index Form using the numeric buttons (see “How to use the numeric buttons”...

  • Page 39: Printing Multiple Photos From An Index Form

    Printing multiple photos from an Index Form You can select and print contiguous photos on an Index Form (e.g. from photos 3 to 12). Note: You can only select a continuous range of photo numbers. Print an Index Form (see “Printing an Index Form” on page 36). Load paper appropriate for your printing purpose (see “Loading Paper”...

  • Page 40: Printing All Photos On A Memory Card

    Press the x Color button to start printing. Eject the memory card after printing is finished (see “Ejecting memory cards” on page 45). Printing All Photos on a Memory Card Using this feature, you can print all photos stored on a memory card. Load a memory card (see “Loading Memory Cards”...

  • Page 41: Printing With Dpof Functions

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

  • Page 42: Loading Memory Cards

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

  • Page 43: Available Image Files

    Available image files You can use image files that meet the following requirements. Media format File format Image size Number of files * DCF stands for the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard, which is set by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 44 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 45: Ejecting Memory Cards

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

  • Page 46: Changing Print Setting

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

  • Page 47: Canceling Printing

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

  • Page 48: Scanning By Using The Lcd Panel And Buttons

    Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons This product allows you to scan images to a memory card, computer, or e-mail (available on a computer), and then edit them to meet your needs. To scan images to a computer or e-mail, see the Reference Guide. Note: You cannot scan films.
  • Page 49 Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until appears on the LCD panel. Then press the D or OK button. Use the A, B, and C buttons to select the appropriate Document type, Print quality, and Scan area. Press the corresponding button repeatedly until the selection you want appears on the LCD panel (see the list below).

  • Page 50: Formatting A Memory Card

    Eject the memory card after printing is finished (see “Ejecting memory cards” on page 45). Caution: Do not remove the memory card or turn off the product while printing or while the memory card light is flashing. Data on the memory card may be lost.

  • Page 51: Scanning To Your Computer

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

  • Page 52: Scanning Directly To Your E-Mail

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

  • Page 53: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Color ink cartridge Caution: EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. EPSON will not warranty any damage caused by the use of other products. Checking the Ink Level You can check the ink level either on the LCD panel or on your computer.

  • Page 54: Checking The Ink Level Using The Lcd Panel

    Checking the ink level using the LCD panel Make sure this product is on, and then press the Setup Mode button. Press the A button repeatedly until LCD panel and then press the x Color button. The amount of ink appears.
  • Page 55 ❏ The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink that may be released. However, careful handling is recommended. Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or its surrounding area. ❏ This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and then later inserted again, all of its ink can be used.

  • Page 56: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    Replacing an Ink Cartridge Follow the steps below to replace ink cartridges. Note: Before replacing an ink cartridge, read “Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement” on page 54 and “When handling ink cartridges” on page 9. Make sure this product is on. When the ink is empty: Refer to the LCD panel message to see which ink cartridge is empty, and then press the x Color button.
  • Page 57 Make sure that the document cover is closed, and then open the scanner unit. Caution ❏ Do not open the scanner unit when the document cover is still open. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage this product.
  • Page 58 Open the cartridge cover. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of this product and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges.
  • Page 59 Install the new ink cartridge straight into the cartridge holder, and then press the top of the cartridge until it clicks into place. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 6 and 7. Close the cartridge cover. Note: If you find it difficult to close the cartridge cover, see step 7 to make sure the ink cartridge has been installed correctly.
  • Page 60 Close the scanner unit. The print head moves to its home position, and ink charging begins. charging is in progress. panel when ink charging is completed. Caution: Never turn off this product while LCD panel; Otherwise, this will cause incomplete charging of the ink.

  • Page 61: Maintenance And Transporting

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

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Print Head

    Check the printout. The following examples indicate when the print head needs to be cleaned. Good: print head does not need to be cleaned yet. Not Good: print head needs to be cleaned. The actual printouts are printed in color (CMYK). If the nozzle check result is not good, there is a problem with this product.
  • Page 63 ❏ When the ! Error light is on and a message appears on the LCD panel to prompt you to replace the ink cartridge or to indicate the ink is low, you cannot clean the print head. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.

  • Page 64: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If you notice vertical lines are not aligned properly on the nozzle check result, you may be able to solve this problem by aligning the print head. Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Control Panel.

  • Page 65: Transporting This Product

    After setting all of the alignment patterns, appears on the LCD panel again. If you want to continue the print head alignment operation, press the x Color button to print the alignment patterns again; otherwise, press the y Stop button. Note: Even if you press the y Stop button, the settings you made in step 5 remains saved.
  • Page 66 Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and make sure that this product is off. Open the scanner unit and make sure that the print head is in the home position on the right. Secure the ink cartridges to this product with a tape, and then close the scanner unit.
  • Page 67 Keep this product on a flat surface to protect it from shocks during transportation. Note: Do no forget to remove the protective materials and tape from this product before using it again. Maintenance and Transporting...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Messages You can identify many common problems using the ! Error light and error messages on your Control Panel. If this product stops working and the ! Error light is on, use the following table of error messages to diagnose the problem, and then try the recommended solution.
  • Page 69 Error Messages Problem After an Index Form is printed, an image file on the memory card is added or removed. No memory card is loaded when you select to print directly from a memory card or to scan to a memory card.
  • Page 70 Error Messages Troubleshooting Problem Solution The B&W button is Press the x Color button pressed while when you print directly from printing is done the memory card. When you directly from the copy in grayscale, select an memory card. item other than Glossy or DB Photo as the paper type.

  • Page 71: The Copied Image Is Improperly Sized

    Error Messages The Copied Image is Improperly Sized When the LCD panel and the border of the original document is white or very light, the size of the original might not be recognized correctly. This may cause the copied image to be improperly sized. To correct this, select the Optional zoom setting to adjust the size of the copied image.

  • Page 72: Clearing The Jammed Paper

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

  • Page 73: Contacting Customer Support

    Contacting Customer Support Regional Customer Services If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 74 For users in the Middle East E-mail Telephone For users in Scandinavia Telephone For users in South Africa Telephone Contacting Customer Support http://www.epson.co.uk 08701 637 766 01 679 9016 http://www.epson.com epson_support@compubase.co.ae +971 4 352 4488 +971 4 351 6617 http://www.epson.com...
  • Page 75 à l'AIDE EN LIGNE. http://www.epson.fr/support/services/index.shtml pour accéder aux SERVICES du support technique. For user in Germany EPSON Service Center c/o Exel Hünxe GmbH Werner-Heisenberg-Strase 2 46569 Hünxe For user in Italy EPSON Italia S.p.a. Via M. Viganò de Vizzi, 93/95 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) Tel.
  • Page 76 For users in Spain E-mail Telephone For users in Portugal E-mail Telephone Contacting Customer Support http://www.epson.es soporte@epson.es 902 40 41 42 93 582 15 16 http://www.epson.pt apoio_clientes@epson.pt 707 222 000 21 303 54 90...

  • Page 77: Product Information

    Product Information Product Specifications Electrical 120V Model Input voltage range Rated frequency range Power consumption 220-240V Model Input voltage range Rated frequency range Power consumption Note: Check the label on the back of this product for the voltage information. Environmental Temperature 108 to 132V 50 to 60 Hz...

  • Page 78: Mechanical

    Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Scanning Scanner type Document size Scanning resolution Product Information Sheet feeder, rear entry About 150 sheets at 90 g/m² (24 lb) paper 450 mm × 429 mm × 218 mm (W ×...

  • Page 79: Paper

    Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

  • Page 80: Photo Paper

    Product Information 4 × 6" (113.6 × 175.4 mm) 10 × 15 cm 4R (100 × 145 mm) Special paper distributed by EPSON A4 (210 × 297 mm) Special paper distributed by EPSON A4 (210 × 297 mm) Letter (215.9 × 279.4) Special paper distributed by EPSON A4 (210 ×...

  • Page 81: Printable Area

    Note: ❏ Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper. ❏ Do not load curled or folded paper. ❏ Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH Printable area...

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