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Stylus CX Parts

edge guide

sheet feeder

paper support

feeder guard

output tray

On button

document cover

scanner unit

transportation
lock lever

document table

Control Panel

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Page 3: ...ce Guide Provides basic information on printing and scanning and describes detailed functions of the printer software and the scanner software Information is also available on maintenance troubleshooting tips technical specifications and customer support Online Help Provides you with detailed information on the printer driver and EPSON TWAIN You can access the online help by clicking the Help butt...

Page 4: ...ilure 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 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any dama...

Page 5: ...ii Stylus CX Parts edge guide sheet feeder paper support feeder guard output tray On button document cover scanner unit transportation lock lever document table Control Panel ...

Page 6: ...ing a language 5 Chapter 2 Copying Making Copies 9 Loading the Paper 9 Making Copy Settings 10 Placing Your Document on the Document Table 11 Copying 13 Copy Modes 14 Standard Copy 14 Reduced Margin Copy 15 BorderFree Copy 16 Small Margin Copy 17 Mirror Copy 18 Repeat Copy 19 2 up Copy 20 Chapter 3 Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge 21 ...

Page 7: ...ligning the Print Head 32 Clearing the Jammed Paper 33 Transporting this Product 34 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Error Messages 37 Attention Messages 38 Chapter 6 Contacting Customer Support Overview of the Customer Support 39 Chapter 7 Product Specifications Mechanical 43 Electrical 43 Environmental 44 Printing 44 Scanning 44 Paper 44 ...

Page 8: ...ing this product do not tilt it stand it on its side or turn it upside down otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge Leave more than 22cm between the base of this product and the edge of the surface it is setting on otherwise this product may fall if tipped forward possibly causing injury When choosing a power source Use onlythe type ofpower source indicatedon the label on the back of this produc...

Page 9: ...tridges during printing Do not block or cover the openings on this product Do not attempt to service this product yourself Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered this product this product has been dropped or the cover damaged this product does not operate normally or exhibits a disti...

Page 10: ...oiré change the reduce enlarge ratio or shift the position of the document When you press the P On button to turn on this product the LCD panel shows the current copy mode as well as the copy settings on quality reduce enlarge paper size and number of copies Also you can see and use the ink drop icon to check the amount of ink left This state of the LCD panel is called the normal display Menu Copy...

Page 11: ... Resets the values to their defaults when a menu item appears on the LCD panel When you press and hold the Reset button for 3 seconds all of the settings except language return to their defaults Menu Display the menu items on the LCD panel Copies Value Increase or decrease the number of copies when the LCD panel is in normal display Select an item or increases or decreases the setting s value when...

Page 12: ...lecting a language You can select a language to use on the LCD panel English Spanish French Portuguese German Italian or Dutch Follow the steps below 1 Press one of the Menu buttons repeatedly until Language appears on the LCD panel 2 Select your preferred language by pressing the Copies Value buttons 3 Press the y Stop button The menu items appear in the selected language Light Pattern Status On ...

Page 13: ...lity Paper Paper size Paper size Paper size Paper size Lighter Darker Lighter Darker Lighter Darker Lighter Darker Reduce Enlarge Reduce Enlarge Reduce Enlarge Reduce Enlarge Zoom In Out Zoom In Out Zoom In Out Zoom In Out Standard Reduced Margin BorderFree Small Margin Language Language Language Language Head Alignment Head Alignment Head Alignment Head Alignment Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Nozzle ...

Page 14: ...lity Paper Quality Paper Quality Paper Paper size Paper size Lighter Darker Lighter Darker Lighter Darker Reduce Enlarge Zoom In Out Mirror Repeat 2 up Language Language Language Head Alignment Head Alignment Head Alignment Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Head Cleaning Head Cleaning Change Cartridge Change Cartridge Change Cartridge Ink Levels Ink Levels Ink Levels Load Eject ...

Page 15: ...8 Using the Control Panel ...

Page 16: ...eft edge guide so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper 4 Fan a stack of paper then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges 5 Load the stack of paper in the sheet feeder with the printable side up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right edge guide Use the line on the feeder guard as an indicator when loading paper The righ...

Page 17: ...ont of this product for the paper to be fully ejected Always load paper into the sheet feeder s short edge first Make sure that the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the edge guide Making Copy Settings 1 Press the P On button to turn on this product 2 Press one of the Menu buttons until Copy mode appears on the LCD panel 3 Press one ofthe Copies Value buttons until the desired copy mode...

Page 18: ...paper size For more details on each copy mode see Copy Modes on page 14 5 Press the y Stop button to return to the normal display Placing Your Document on the Document Table 1 Open the document cover and place the original document onthedocumenttable with theside to becopiedfacingdown Make sure that the document is properly aligned ...

Page 19: ...ure the document is flat against the glass surface otherwise the image becomes out of focus Be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from the external light Always keep the document table clean Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass Do not place heavy objects on top of this product 2 5mm 2 5 mm ...

Page 20: ... copy in color This product starts copying 3 In the 2 up Copy mode place the second document on the document table and then press the x B W Copy button or the x Color Copy button Note The copied image may not be exactly the same size as the original While copying in progress if a message appears on the LCD panel indicating ink is low you can continue making copies until ink runs out or stop making...

Page 21: ...owing settings indicates the default setting Menu items Setting items values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality Paper Plain paper Econ Plain paper Norm Plain Paper Fine PQIJ Paper Fine PQIJ Paper Photo Photo Paper Premium Glossy Matte Paper HW Paper size A4 A5 100 150 Lighter Darker Five steps Reduce Enlarge Actual 100 Auto Fit Page A4 A5 A5 A4 100 150 A4 A4 100 150 4 6 A4 Zoom In Out 25 to 400 in 1...

Page 22: ...ea may be smeared If you do not get the expected printout copy in the Standard Copy mode See Standard Copy on page 14 Menu items Setting items values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality Paper Plain paper Econ Plain paper Norm Plain Paper Fine PQIJ Paper Fine PQIJ Paper Photo Photo Paper Premium Glossy Matte Paper HW Paper size A4 A5 100 150 Lighter Darker Five steps Reduce Enlarge Actual 100 Auto Fit...

Page 23: ...tandard Copy on page 14 Because this feature enlarges the image to a size slightly larger than the paper size the portion of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper will not be copied Menu items Setting items values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality Paper PQIJ Paper Fine PQIJ Paper Photo Photo Paper Premium Glossy Matte Paper HW Paper size A4 100 150 Lighter Darker Five steps Reduce En...

Page 24: ...ndard Copy mode See Standard Copy on page 14 Menu items Setting items values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality Paper PQIJ Paper Fine PQIJ Paper Photo Photo Paper Premium Glossy Matte Paper HW Paper size A4 100 150 Lighter Darker Five steps Reduce Enlarge Actual 100 Auto Fit Page 100 150 A4 A4 100 150 5 7 100 150 5 7 A4 8 10 100 150 8 10 A4 4 6 100 150 4 6 A4 Zoom In Out 25 to 400 in 1 increments 1 ...

Page 25: ...om right to left In the Mirror Copy mode you can make the following settings indicates the default setting Menu items Setting items values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality Paper Iron on Transfer Plain Paper Norm Paper size A4 Lighter Darker Five steps Reduce Enlarge Actual 100 Auto Fit Page Zoom In Out 25 to 400 in 1 increments ...

Page 26: ...opy You can create multiple copies of an image on a shingle sheet of paper In the Repeat Copy mode you can make the following settings Menu items Setting items values Number of copies 1 to 99 Quality Paper Plain A4 Norm Lighter Darker Five steps ...

Page 27: ...can put two pages of original images onto a single sheet of paper In the 2 up Copy mode you can make the following settings Menu items Setting items values Quality Paper Plain Paper Norm Paper Size A4 Lighter Darker Five steps ...

Page 28: ...orm you when it is time to get a replacement ink cartridge ready and when it is time to replace the ink cartridges Fordetails ofthe errormessages see Error Messages on page 37 1 Make sure this product is on and the On light is not flashing 2 When the ink is empty Refer to the panel message to determine which ink is empty and then press the x Color Copy button When the ink is low Press one of the M...

Page 29: ... Raise the scanner unit cCaution Do not raise the scanner unit with the document cover opened Do not move the print head by hand Doing so may damage this product Do not start replacing the ink cartridge before the print head stops ...

Page 30: ...lder 5 Take out the cartridge and then dispose of it properly Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it wWarning If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems continue after thorough flushing see a doctor immediately ...

Page 31: ...24 Replacing Ink Cartridges 6 Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag and then remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge ...

Page 32: ...om the topof the cartridge otherwise the printheadmaybecome clogged and copying is not possible Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge otherwise the ink may leak Be sure to always install an ink cartridge into this product immediately following the removal of an old ink cartridge Failure to promptly install the ink cartridge may cause the print head to dry out and render it u...

Page 33: ...s the color of the ink cartridge should appear on the top of the cartridge 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 7 Align the tabs on the ink cartridge so that they are resting on the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink c...

Page 34: ... ink cartridges out of the reach of children Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges Note This product uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chip The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge so even if a cartridge is removed and later inserted again all of its ink can be used However some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted ...

Page 35: ...herwise ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out Do not refill the ink cartridges This product calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip built into the ink cartridge Even if the cartridge is refilled the amount of ink remaining is not be recalculated by the IC chip and therefore the amount of ink available for use does not change Checking the Ink Supply You can check the a...

Page 36: ...t head nozzles Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the Control Panel 1 Make sure that a few sheets of A4 size paper are loaded in the sheet feeder and then turn on this product 2 Press one of the Menu buttons repeatedly until Nozzle Check appears on the LCD panel and then press the x Color Copy button This product prints an operation check page that includes this product s...

Page 37: ...me dots in the copied image are missing you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly Note Print head cleaning uses both color and black inks To avoid wasting ink clean the print head only if the copy quality drops for example blurred printout incorrect or missing color Use the nozzle check first to confirm that the pr...

Page 38: ... 3 When the On light stops flashing print a nozzle check pattern toconfirmthattheheadiscleanandtoresetthecleaningcycle See Checking the Print Head Nozzles on page 29 If the copy quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four or five times turn this product off and leave it alone overnight Then perform the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary If the copy qualit...

Page 39: ...s one of the Menu buttons repeatedly until Head Alignment appears on the LCD panel and then press the x Color Copy button This product prints the adjustment patterns 4 Afterprinting selectthe set number that has the smallest gaps in the 1 pattern and then press one of the Copies Value buttons to display the number for that set 5 Press the x Color Copy button to register the set number The next pat...

Page 40: ...where the paper is jammed If the paper is jammed at the paper feeding position or the ejecting position remove all of the paper by hand If the paper is jammed inside this product press the P On button to turn off this product Open the scanner unit and then remove all of the paper inside by hand including any torn pieces 2 After clearing the jammed paper close the scanner unit and then press the P ...

Page 41: ...ise ink may leak from the cartridge Leave the ink cartridges in their installed positions when transporting this product removing the cartridges for transportation may damage this product 1 Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and make sure that this product is off 2 Raise the scanner unit and make sure that the print heads are in the right home position Secure the ink cartridge holder to this p...

Page 42: ... lock the scanner carriage 4 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 5 Remove the paper support and the feeder guard Then push in the output extension tray 6 Attach the protective materials to both sides of this product 7 Repack this product and the power cord in the original box 8 Keep this product level during transportation to prevent shocks ...

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Page 44: ...artridge install position Then open the scanner unit and install the ink cartridge See Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 21 XXX ink out Press the Color copy button to begin replacing the ink cartridge The ink cartridge indicated in the message is empty Press the x Color Copy button The print head moves to the ink cartridge install position Then open the scanner unit and replace the empty cartridg...

Page 45: ...aded in the sheet feeder Load paper in the sheet feeder and then press the x Color Copy button Scanner unit open Close the scanner unit Scanner unit is open Close the scanner unit securely Scanner error See your documentation and call service if necessary Scanner fails The transportation lock is locked The fluorescent lamp needs to be replaced This product does not work Turn off this product Then ...

Page 46: ... help you much more quickly if you give them the following information Product serial number The serial number label is usually on the back of the product Product model Product software version Click About Version Info or similar button in the product software Brand and model of your computer Your computer operating system name and version Names and versions of the software applications you normal...

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Page 49: ...sers in the Philippines URL http www epson co in Phone 9622 037766 Available at Vadadora Bangalore Chennai Hyderabad Cochin Mumbai Pune Delhi and Kolkata URL http www epson com ph Phone 63 2 813 6567 Fax 63 2 813 6545 E mail customersupport epc epson com ph ...

Page 50: ... lb paper Dimensions Width 475 mm 18 7 inches Depth 389 mm 15 3 inches Height 235 mm 9 25 inches Weight 7 5 kg 16 5 lb without ink cartridges Input voltage range 99 to 132V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption Approx 22 W ISO10560 Letter pattern Approx 6 5 W in sleep mode Approx 0 3 W in power off mode Input voltage range 198 to 264V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Power consumpti...

Page 51: ... of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs Temperature Operation 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Printing method On demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome black 144 nozzles Color cyan magenta yellow 144 nozzles 48 nozzles per color 3 Scanner type Flatbed color image scanner Document size 8 5 11 7 216 297 mm A4 or US letter size The reading area can be specified from yo...

Page 52: ...267 mm Paper type Plain bond paper special paper distributed by EPSON Thickness for plain bond paper 0 08 to 0 11 mm 0 003 to 0 004 inch Weight for plain bond paper 64 g m 17 lb to 90 g m 24 lb Size A6 105 148 mm 5 7 127 178 mm 8 10 203 254 mm Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Size A4 210 297 mm Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Size A4 210 297 mm A6 105 148 mm for glossy f...

Page 53: ...problems switch to a higher grade paper Do not load curled or folded paper Size A4 210 297 mm Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Size A4 210 297 mm Card 100 148mm 4 6 101 6 152 4 mm 100 150 mm Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Size A4 210 297 mm 5 7 127 178 mm Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Size A4 210 297 mm Paper type Special paper distributed by EPSON Size ...

Page 54: ... 7 7 7 Use paper under normal conditions Temperature 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F Humidity 40 to 60 RH Store EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive Sheets under the following conditions Temperature 15 to 30 C 59 to 86 F Humidity 20 to 60 RH ...

Page 55: ... mm 1 2 B L The standard left margin is 3 0 mm 0 12 B R The standard right margin is 3 0 mm 0 12 C The standard bottom margin is 14 0 mm 0 55 You can extend the bottom margin to 3 mm by selecting Reduced Margin as the copy mode However the copy quality may drop in the expanded area You can extend the minimum margin to 1 5 mm by selecting Small Margin as the copy mode However the copy quality may d...

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