Epson Stylus CX5800F Basic Manual
Epson Stylus CX5800F Basic Manual

Epson Stylus CX5800F Basic Manual

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Epson Stylus CX5800F
Basics Guide
Basic Copying, Printing, Faxing, and Scanning
Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX5800F
Solving Problems

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  • Page 1 ® Epson Stylus CX5800F Basics Guide Basic Copying, Printing, Faxing, and Scanning Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX5800F Solving Problems...
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......... . . 5 Selecting a Different Control Panel Language .
  • Page 4 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX5800F ....47 Checking the Print Head Nozzles ......47 Cleaning the Print Head .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Solve simple problems This book tells you how to do most of these things without ever turning on your computer! Of course your Epson Stylus CX5800F can do lots more when you connect it to your Windows instructions, see the on-screen User’s Guide by selecting the icon for it on your desktop.
  • Page 6: Selecting A Different Control Panel Language

    Selecting a Different Control Panel Language If you prefer to view messages on the Epson Stylus CX5800F display in a language other than English, follow these steps: 1. Press the P button to turn on the Epson Stylus CX5800F, or press the Cancel/Back 2.
  • Page 7: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Follow the steps here to load paper in your Epson Stylus CX5800F all-in-one. 1. Open the paper support and output tray, then slide out the extensions. 2. Flip the feeder guard forward. Then slide the left edge guide to the left.
  • Page 8 However, for the best results, you’ll want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your printer. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper.
  • Page 9: Copying A Photo Or Document

    2. Close the document cover gently so you don’t move the original. Caution: Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and do not place heavy objects on top of the Epson Stylus CX5800F all-in-one. Copying a Photo or Document...
  • Page 10 If you need to copy or scan a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover. Just open it and pull it straight up. If you need to press the document flat while you copy or scan it, do not press too hard and be careful not to move it.
  • Page 11: Copying

    9. To make a color copy, press the x To make a black and white copy, press the x appears on the display and the Epson Stylus CX5800F starts copying. Printing If you need to stop copying, press the y paper that is being printed;...
  • Page 12: Copying A Photo

    9. To make a color copy, press the x To make a black and white copy, press the x appears on the display and the Epson Stylus CX5800F starts copying. Printing If you need to stop copying, just press the y out paper that is being printed;...
  • Page 13: Speeding Up Copying

    Speeding Up Copying If you want to make a copy quickly and do not need high quality, you can print a “draft” copy. The print quality is reduced, but the copy is printed faster. 1. Load plain, letter-size paper. 2. Press the button.
  • Page 14 Copying a Photo or Document...
  • Page 15: Printing From A Memory Card Or Camera

    If your camera is PictBridge print your JPEG photos by connecting your digital camera directly to your Epson Stylus CX5800F. Your photos must be sized from 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200 pixels. See these sections: ■...
  • Page 16: Compatible Cards And Image Formats

    Compatible Cards and Image Formats You can use the following types of cards with your Epson Stylus CX5800F: Memory card access light The Epson Stylus CX5800F supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of files * DCF is the “Design rule for Camera File system”...
  • Page 17: Inserting The Card

    1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX5800F is turned on. Note: When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the Epson Stylus CX5800F is not connected to your computer (or your computer is turned off). 2. Open the memory card door.
  • Page 18: Printing An Index Sheet To Select Photos

    You can print only in color when printing directly from a memory card; you cannot print in black and white. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the Epson Stylus CX5800F while the memory card access light is flashing; you may lose data on the card. Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos You can print an index sheet (which is like a photographer’s contact or proof sheet)
  • Page 19 6. Press the button. The Epson Stylus CX5800F starts printing the index sheet(s). This may take a few minutes. For multiple index sheets, the pages containing the most recent images are printed first. If you want to cancel printing more sheets, press...
  • Page 20 (See page 7 for details.) You can load more paper later as necessary to print all your selected photos. 5. The display should now look like this, indicating that the Epson Stylus CX5800F is ready to scan the index sheet: If this setting is not displayed, press the displayed.
  • Page 21: Printing All Photos Or Dpof Photos

    Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos Follow the steps below to print one copy of each photo on the card or to print only those photos that were pre-selected with your camera’s DPOF feature. 1. Insert the memory card. See page 17 for details. 2.
  • Page 22: Printing From A Digital Camera

    JPEG photos by connecting your digital camera directly to your Epson Stylus CX5800F. Your photos must be sized from 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200 pixels. 1. Make sure your Epson Stylus CX5800F is not printing from a computer.
  • Page 23: Printing From Your Computer

    Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX5800F all-in-one to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Also be sure to use the right paper and select the correct paper type setting in the printer driver.
  • Page 24 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus CX5800F Series Preferences (If you see a Setup Preferences 5. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of document you’re printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for photos) Select your...
  • Page 25 6. For more printing options, click the following settings as necessary: Select Paper & Quality Options as necessary Select Print Options as necessary Note: For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click ? or Help. 7.
  • Page 26: Printing With Macintosh Os X

    Page Setup window. 5. Open the File menu and select Printing From Your Computer . Make the following settings: Page Setup Select Stylus CX5800F Select your Paper Size* Select your document or image orientation . You see a window like this one:...
  • Page 27 6. Choose Print Settings settings as necessary: Note: For more information about printer settings, click the 7. Depending on your settings, you can choose these other options from the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages ■ : Select page layout options. Layout ■...
  • Page 28 10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. If you’re using OS X 10.2.x, click the double-click Stylus CX5800F You see a screen like this: Pause printing Cancel printing...
  • Page 29: Using Special Papers

    Using Special Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral.
  • Page 30 Printing From Your Computer...
  • Page 31: Faxing A Photo Or Document

    You can customize the fax header information, and select various report printing and send/receive settings. You can also set up your Epson Stylus CX5800F to automatically receive faxes or select to receive them only when you’ve confirmed that you’re receiving a fax.
  • Page 32: Setting Up Your Fax Features

    You also need to set up your Epson Stylus CX5800F to receive faxes manually. See page 41 for details. Setting Up Your Fax Features Before sending or receiving faxes, you may want to create a fax header, select your fax preferences, and set up a speed dial list of frequently used fax numbers.
  • Page 33: Selecting The Paper Size

    10. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter the date. You can enter the numbers 0 to 9. 11. Press the button. You see this display (to indicate the hour and minute): 12. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter the time in a 12-hour format. You can enter the numbers 0 to 9.
  • Page 34 Selecting Send/Receive Settings Your Epson Stylus CX5800F is set up to send and receive faxes using the default settings below. For more information about fax settings, see the User’s Guide. Setting and Options Paper Size Letter (8.5 × 11; default) Legal (8.5 ×...
  • Page 35 You see this display: Description Indicates the speed at which you transmit faxes. On is 33.6 Kbps and Off 14.4 Kbps. Indicates the number of rings that must occur before the Epson Stylus CX5800F automatically receives a fax. Paper Size Automatic , or button to return to the 4.Scan &...
  • Page 36 10. To change the Dial Mode setting, press To change another Communication setting, press the u or d button, or press , or ■ 2.DRD ■ 3.ECM: On/Off ■ 4.V.34: On/Off ■ 5.Rings to Answer Then press the 11. Press the u or d button until the setting option you want is displayed, then press the button to select it.
  • Page 37 Note: If you need to change a character to the left, press the l button to delete the character and re-enter it. Press the r button if you need to move the cursor to the right. 8. Press the button again. The screen displays except for a cursor ( 9.
  • Page 38: Printing Your Speed Dial List

    4. The phone number for the selected entry is displayed. Press the r button to move to the digits you want to edit. Press the 0 to 9 number keys to enter new numbers or press the l button to delete digits to the left. When you’re finished, press the 5.
  • Page 39: Sending A Fax

    If the fax number is busy or there is some other connection problem, you see an error message and the Epson Stylus CX5800F returns to the first fax mode screen. The Epson Stylus CX5800F redials the number after one minute. Wait for the redial, or check your connection and settings and try faxing again.
  • Page 40 If you’re sending a color fax, or a large document that fills up the memory area, the Epson Stylus CX5800F scans and faxes one page at a time. It then asks if you want to send another page. The fax connection stays open until you are finished.
  • Page 41: Receiving A Fax

    If you’re sending a color fax, or a large document that fills up the memory area, the Epson Stylus CX5800F scans and faxes one page at a time. It then asks if you want to send another page. The fax connection stays open until you are finished.
  • Page 42 Start Color The message appears on the display. Receiving After the Epson Stylus CX5800F receives all the pages, it begins printing the fax. When it’s finished, you see the message Complete Note: If you run out of paper during printing, you see the error message Paper out. Load more paper and press the OK button so printing can continue.
  • Page 43: Scanning A Photo Or Document

    Scanning a Photo or Document You can use your Epson Stylus CX5800F all-in-one to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or other device. You can even automatically restore faded color photographs as you scan. See page 45 for details.
  • Page 44 If you need to scan a thick document, you can remove the document cover. See page 10 for details. 2. Close the document cover gently so you don’t move the original. 3. Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the ■...
  • Page 45: Restoring Color In Faded Photos

    Restoring Color in Faded Photos You can automatically transform an old, faded, or badly exposed color photo into one with true-to-life color and sharpness as you scan. Look for the option in EPSON Scan’s Full Auto, Home, and Professional Mode Restoration screens:...
  • Page 46 Scanning a Photo or Document...
  • Page 47: Maintaining Your Epson Stylus Cx5800F

    You see this display: Setup 4. Press the u or d button, or press the numeric keypad, to display this option: 5. Press the button. The Epson Stylus CX5800F prints a test pattern like this: Print head does not need to be cleaned:...
  • Page 48: Cleaning The Print Head

    The Epson Stylus CX5800F runs a head cleaning cycle and the message Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX5800F while head cleaning is in progress. You may damage it. 5. When the display returns to that the print head is clean. See page 47 for details.
  • Page 49: Checking The Ink Levels

    See page 50 for details. Caution: If you do not use your Epson Stylus CX5800F often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Checking the Ink Levels You can check the approximate level of ink in your cartridges using the control panel.
  • Page 50: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Leave the empty cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
  • Page 51 1. Press the P button to turn on the Epson Stylus CX5800F, or press the y until you see a screen like this: 2. Press the button. You see this display: Setup 3. Press the u or d button, or press the numeric keypad, to display this option: 4.
  • Page 52 8. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced. 10. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX5800F...
  • Page 53 Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, appears on the display. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX5800F while Charging appears on the display or you’ll waste ink. Note: If you see an ink cartridge error message on the display, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly.
  • Page 54 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX5800F...
  • Page 55: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Epson Stylus CX5800F all-in-one, check the display on the control panel to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 57 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User’s Guide icon on your computer desktop for more detailed help.
  • Page 56 Solving Problems Cause and solution An ink cartridge that is not supported by the Epson Stylus CX5800F is installed. See page 50 for replacement instructions. A memory card is inserted that is not supported by the Epson Stylus CX5800F.
  • Page 57: Problems And Solutions

    See your documentation and call service if necessary. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you have trouble using your Epson Stylus CX5800F. Copying Problems ■ Make sure your original is positioned in the top left corner of the glass. Place it 0.04 inch (1 mm) from the edges to avoid cropping.
  • Page 58: Faxing Problems

    Tell the sender to resend the fax in smaller sections. ■ If you connected the Epson Stylus CX5800F to a DSL phone line, you must install a DSL filter to the line or you won’t be able to fax. Contact your DSL provider for the necessary filter.
  • Page 59: Print Quality Problems

    ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX5800F is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side).
  • Page 60: Where To Get Help

    To use these services, you must have a touch tone Services telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your Epson SoundAdvice Code is 82710. Use this code to quickly select the Epson Stylus CX5800F in SoundAdvice. To speak to a technical support representative, dial: ■...
  • Page 61: Notices

    Place the Epson Stylus CX5800F on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ■ Make sure the back of the Epson Stylus CX5800F is at least 3.9 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. ■...
  • Page 62: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. ■ When storing or transporting the Epson Stylus CX5800F, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge.
  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    ENERGY STAR Compliance ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
  • Page 64: Fcc Compliance Statement

    If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. This product is not intended to be repaired. If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact: Name: Epson America, Inc. Address: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-562-981-3840...
  • Page 65 A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
  • Page 66: For Canadian Users

    WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device.
  • Page 67 If service is needed, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor. If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid, so long as you use an address in Canada or the U.S.
  • Page 68 Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non- Epson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer.
  • Page 69: Index

    Display messages, 55 to 57 DPOF printing, 21 Draft mode, copying in, 13 DSL, 58 ENERGY STAR, 63 EPSON Scan, 43 to 45 Error messages, 55 to 57 Faxing answer mode, 41 to 42 connecting for, 31 creating header, 32 to 33...
  • Page 70 Head Cleaning utility, 48 to 49 Help, 60 Image formats, 16 Image quality problems, 59 Index sheet printing, 18 to 19 selecting/scanning photos from, 19 to Ink cartridge level check, 49 part numbers, 50 problems, 59 replacing, 50 to 53 safety instructions, 62 Introduction, 5 Macintosh, printing from, 26 to 28...
  • Page 71 Technical support, 60 Telephone connecting, 31 safety instructions, 62 Time setting, 32 to 33 Troubleshooting, 55 to 60 USB DIRECT-PRINT camera, printing from, 22 Warranty, 67 to 68 Windows, printing with, 23 to 25 Index...
  • Page 72 CPD-20213R1 Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX XXX...

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