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Epson Stylus CX6600 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: Basic Operation Guide

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
  • Page 2 Stylus CX Parts edge guide sheet feeder paper support feeder guard output extension tray scanner unit document table document control panel cover (See “Control Panel Functions” on page 9.) memory card slot USB cable connector adjust lever ink cartridge clamps...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Safety Instructions ..........5 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.
  • Page 4 Printing Directly from a Memory Card Printing Using an Index Form........29 Printing an Index Form .

  • Page 5: 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 6 ❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
  • Page 7 ❏ Keep the ink cartridge out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to handle it, or drink ink. ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.

  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    ❏ Never spill liquid on this product. ❏ Do not leave this product with the ink cartridges uninstalled. If it has been left with ink cartridges uninstalled for a long time, the ink remaining in the print head nozzle drys out; this product may becomes unable to print.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Buttons

    Buttons Buttons Function P On Turns this product on and off. Copy Mode Enters the Copy Mode. Card Print Enters the Card Print Mode. Mode Scan Mode Enters the Scan Mode. Setup Mode Enters the Setup Mode. Select/ Moves to the previous option. Save 3sec.

  • Page 11: Lights

    Lights Light Pattern Status ! Error An error occurs. Mode Shows the mode this product is in. (Copy, Card Print, Scan, Setup) A, B, C, D Indicates the button is valid. 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.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Loading Paper

    You can change the copy settings, if necessary, by pressing the illuminating buttons. (When a button lights up, this indicates it valid.) To change each setting, see “Changing Copy Setting” on page Press the x Color button to copy in color, or the x B&W button to copy in grayscale.
  • Page 14 Slide out the output extension tray. Move the feeder guard towards you. Slide the left edge guide to the left so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the paper you are going to load. Fan the paper well, and then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
  • Page 15 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: ❏ Make sure that the paper is loaded under the tabs inside the edge guides.

  • Page 16: Placing A Document On The Document Table

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

  • Page 17: Copying In Various Layouts

    Note: ❏ To copy 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. They may stick to the glass of the document table. ❏...
  • Page 18 Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the copy layout you want appears on the LCD panel. Copy Mode 1.Standard layout Feature Page to 1. Standard Standard copy 2. BorderFree Copy without margins page 19 3. Small Margins Copy with small margins page 20 4.

  • Page 19: 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 17 to select this layout). In the “BorderFree” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 24). Menu item Setting items/values Paper type (see page 25)

  • Page 20: 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 17 to select this layout). 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...

  • Page 21: 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 17 to select this layout). You can select number of copied image from Auto, 4, 9 and 16.

  • Page 22: Making A Poster

    Making a poster You can make a poster size copy using the “Poster” layout (see page 17 to select this layout). In the “Poster” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 24). Menu item Setting items/values Paper type (see page 25) Plain*...

  • Page 23: Copying Several Pages On One Sheet

    Gluing the images together Align the images. Cut the crossover area, and then glue all the images together. The illustration shows the example of making poster with 4 printouts. The gray area shows the excess area to be cut. Warning: Be careful when using edged tools.

  • Page 24: Changing Copy Setting

    Note: You can only use A4 paper for the “2-up” and “4-up” layout. Changing Copy Setting In the Copy Mode, you can change the copy settings as you prefer, using the A, B, C, and D buttons. Numeric buttons 100% Plain Text Button...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Reducing Or Enlarging Copies Automatically

    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. Note: In the “2-up”, “4-up”, “Repeat”, or “Poster” layout, you cannot use this feature. Press the B button repeatedly until the option you want appears on the LCD panel.

  • Page 27: Making Copies Lighter Or Darker

    Note: ❏ You can make up to 99 copies. ❏ To clear the number of copies, press the Clear button. How to use the numeric buttons ❏ To enter “7,” press the 7 button. ❏ To enter “54,” press the 5 button, and then the 4 button. ❏...

  • Page 28: Reducing Or Enlarging Copies Manually

    Reducing or enlarging copies manually You can reduce or enlarge a copy by entering a value. Note: In the “2-up”, “4-up”, “Repeat”, or “Poster” layout, you cannot use this feature. Press the Menu button to enter the Copy Menu. Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until 3.Optional Zoom appears on the LCD panel, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Printing Photos By Filling In The Index Form

    Note: If the message No memory card. Operation Canceled. appears on the LCD panel, load a memory card properly before you go on to the next step. If 1.Print Index does not appear on the LCD panel, press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until it appears, and then press the D or OK button.

  • Page 31: Printing One Photo From An Index Form

    If 2.Scan Index does not appear on the LCD panel, press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until it appears, and then press the D or OK button. Place the Index Form with its face down, and its top touching the front left edge of the document table (see “Placing a Document on the Document Table”...

  • Page 32: 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 29). Load paper appropriate for your printing purpose (see “Loading Paper”...

  • Page 33: Printing All Photos On A Memory Card

    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” on page 34) and paper (see “Loading Paper” on page 13). Press the Card Print Mode button to enter the Card Print mode. Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the LCD panel shows 5.All images, and then press the D or OK button Enter the number of copies you want to make using the numeric...

  • Page 34: Loading Memory Cards

    Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the LCD panel shows 6.DPOF, and then press the D or OK button. 6.DPOF Note: 6.DPOF appears only if your memory card contains the DPOF data. Change the print setting if necessary (see “Changing Print Setting” on page 37).

  • Page 35: Available Image Files

    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. Note: The method to use a memory card varies depending on its card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details.
  • Page 36 Open the memory card slot cover. 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 37: Ejecting Memory Cards

    Note: If the memory card is inserted incorrectly, the memory card light does not go on. If the images are stored on the memory card, the following message appears. Press the D or OK button. Found Images... Total XXX Ejecting memory cards Make sure all the printing job is finished and the memory card light is not flashing.

  • Page 38: Canceling Printing

    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. Button Setting Selection Description...

  • Page 39: 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 40 Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until 1.To Photo Card appears on the LCD panel. Then press the D or OK button. 1.To Photo Card Use the A, B, and C buttons to select the appropriate Document type, Print quality, and Scan area.

  • Page 41: Formatting A Memory Card

    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 42: 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 43: Canceling Scanning

    For details on further steps, see the Reference Guide. Caution: Never open the scanner unit while scanning or copying; otherwise, you may damage this product. Canceling Scanning To cancel scanning, press the y Stop button. Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons...

  • Page 44: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Yellow T0444, T0454 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 45: Precautions On Ink Cartridge Replacement

    Press the A button repeatedly until 2.Ink levels appears on the LCD panel and then press the x Color button. The amount of ink appears. Ink levels C:50% M:50% Y:50% If you want to replace the ink cartridge, go on to the next section. To return to the previous display without replacing the ink cartridge, press the OK button.

  • Page 46: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    ❏ 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. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because this product automatically checks its reliability.
  • Page 47 When the ink is low: Press the Setup Mode button to enter the Setup Mode and press the A button repeatedly until 5.Ink cartridge appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color button. 5.Ink cartridge Press the Color The ink cartridges move to the replacement position.
  • Page 48 Before taking out a new ink cartridge from its package, shake it four to five times. 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.
  • Page 49 Warning: Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges. There may be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
  • Page 50 Close the scanner unit. The print head moves to its home position, and ink charging begins. Charging... appears on the LCD panel when ink charging is in progress. Charging... disappears from the LCD panel when ink charging is completed. Caution: Never turn off this product while Charging...

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