® Epson Stylus CX4200 Series/CX4800 Series Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One Solving Problems
Contents Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Copying a Photo or Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Placing the Original on the Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Printing From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® CX4200 Series or Epson Stylus® CX4800 Series all-in-one as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Make a quick copy of a document or photo ■ Print photos stored on a memory card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series only) ■ Print photos directly from your camera (both the Epson Stylus CX4200 Series and Epson Stylus CX4800 Series) ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Start scanning a document or photo, includin
Loading Paper Follow the steps here to load paper in your Epson Stylus CX 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. 3. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge guide. Always load it short edge first, even for landscape printing. The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side.
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper. (See the User’s Guide for capacity guidelines on other paper types.) Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your job. If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you’ll want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your printer.
Copying a Photo or Document Follow the instructions in this section to: ■ Position your photo or document correctly on the glass (see below) ■ Make copies of a photo or document (on page 8) Placing the Original on the Glass 1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in the upper left corner. Move your original about 0.04 inch (1 mm) away from the top and left edges so all of it will be copied. Move the original about 0.
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. Caution: Do not use excessive force on the document cover, and do not twist it. You may damage the document cover. When you are done, replace the document cover by inserting the tabs back into the slots.
Copying You can make copies using either letter-size (8.5 × 11-inch) plain paper, or letter-size, 4 × 6-inch, or 5 × 7-inch photo paper. Copying a Document 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX is turned on. 2. Place the document on the glass as described on page 6. Be sure to close the document cover. 3. Load up to 100 sheets of letter-size plain paper. (See page 4 if you need instructions.) 4. Press the Copy button until you see the desired number of copies in the Copy window.
Copying a Photo 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX is turned on. 2. Place the photo on the glass as described on page 6. Be sure to close the document cover. 3. Load up to 20 sheets of letter-size, 4 × 6-inch, or 5 × 7-inch photo paper. (See page 4 if you need instructions.) 4. Press the Copy button until you see the correct number of copies in the Copy window. You can select up to 9 copies at a time this way. To make more than 9 copies, see page 10. 5. Press the paper type button to select Photo Paper. 6.
Making 10 or More Copies 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX is turned on. 2. Place the photo on the glass as described on page 6. Be sure to close the document cover. 3. Press the Copy button until you see “–” in the Copy window. This tells the Epson Stylus CX to print up to 100 copies. 4. Load enough paper for the number of copies (up to 100) you want to make. For example, to print 12 copies, load 12 sheets of paper. 5. Press the paper type button to select Plain Paper or Photo Paper. 6.
Printing From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Only) The Epson Stylus CX4800 Series all-in-one lets you print color photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into a memory card slot on the Epson Stylus CX4800 Series and you’re ready to print. If your digital camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can pre-select the photos you want to print while the card is still in the camera.
Compatible Cards and Image Formats You can use the following types of cards with your Epson Stylus CX4800 Series: Right slot Slot Type of card Right slot CompactFlashTM MicrodriveTM Left slot SmartMediaTM Memory StickTM MagicGateTM Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo* MultiMediaCard Memory Stick DuoTM* Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick Pro DuoTM* SDTM Card miniSDTM Card* xD-Picture Card Memory card access light Left slot * Adapter required The Epson Stylus CX4800 Series supports image files that
Inserting the Card 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX4800 Series all-in-one is turned on. Note: When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the Epson Stylus CX4800 Series is not connected to your computer (or your computer should be turned off). 2. Open the memory card door. 3. Make sure the memory card access light is off and that no cards are in any of the slots. Then insert your card into the correct slot. (See page 12 for details.
Note: 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 CX4800 Series 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) to see small “thumbnail” images of all the pictures on your card.
6. Press the x Start Color button. The P On light flashes, and the Epson Stylus CX4800 Series 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 the y Stop button. Now follow the instructions below to select which photos to print. Selecting Photos on the Index Sheet 1.
2. Place the index sheet face-down on the glass, in the upper left corner, so that the top of the sheet is aligned against the left edge of the glass. 3. Close the document cover. 4. Load up to 100 sheets of plain paper or up to 20 sheets of photo paper at a time (see page 4 for details). You can load more paper later as necessary to print all your selected photos. 5. Make sure the Print From Index Sheet light is on. 6. Select Plain Paper or Photo Paper (whichever you loaded).
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 13). 2. Load up to 100 sheets of plain paper or up to 20 sheets of photo paper at a time (see page 4 for details). You can load more paper later as necessary to print all your photos. 3. Press the Memory Card button until the Print All/DPOF/ PictBridge light comes on.
Printing From a Digital Camera If your camera is PictBridge- or USB DIRECT-PRINT™-compatible, you can print your JPEG photos by connecting your digital camera directly to your Epson Stylus CX4200 Series or Epson Stylus CX4800 Series all-in-one. Your photos must be sized from 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels. 1. Make sure your Epson Stylus CX is not printing from a computer. 2.
Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows or Macintosh computer. Note: For detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen User’s Guide. Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected the Epson Stylus CX 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.
4. Make sure Epson Stylus CX4200 Series or Epson Stylus CX4800 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5.
6. For more printing options, click the Advanced button. Then select the following settings as necessary: Select a color management method (To choose No Color Adjustment, click ICM first) Select Paper & Quality Options as necessary Select Print Options as necessary Click here if you want to see this Advanced screen each time you access your print settings 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.
Printing With Macintosh OS X If you’re using an OS X-compatible application, follow the steps below to print. 1. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Open the photo or document in your application. 3. Select Page Setup from the File menu.
6. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see page 25) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 7. Depending on your settings, you can choose these other options from the pop-up menu: ■ Copies & Pages: Select the number of copies you want, or a page range. ■ Layout: Select page layout options.
8. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. Select Print Quality and other options as necessary Note: For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click ?. 9. Click Print. 10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. printer icon when it If you’re using OS X 10.2.
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. Paper name Size Part number Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041934 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935 Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter (8.
Scanning a Photo or Document You can use your Epson Stylus CX all-in-one to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or other device, or to fax or e-mail it to someone else. You can even automatically restore faded color photographs as you scan. See page 28 for details. The EPSON Scan software provides three scanning modes for progressive levels of control over your scanned image: ■ Full Auto Mode scans quickly and easily using automatic settings.
Note: If you need to scan a thick document, you can remove the document cover; see page 7. 2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original. 3. Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double-click EPSON Scan in the Applications folder. ■ If you are scanning from an application, start your application.
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 Color Restoration option in EPSON Scan’s Full Auto, Home, and Professional Mode screens: Full Auto Mode Click the Customize button, click the Color Restoration button, click OK, and click Scan. Home Mode Preview your image, click the Color Restoration button, and click Scan.
Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ “Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink” (below) ■ “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 30 ■ “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 31 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges.
Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Run a nozzle check as described on page 29 to see if the print head needs cleaning. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs to be cleaned.
Replacing Ink Cartridges When the red B ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridges are low on ink. When the red B ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). You’ll also see a message on your screen when you print, telling you which cartridge is low or empty. (You cannot print when a cartridge is empty.) 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.
3. Press and release the B ink button. The P On and B ink lights flash. If one of the cartridges is low or empty, the Epson Stylus CX moves that cartridge to the _ ink out mark. Go to step 4. If no cartridges are low or empty, the ink cartridge holder moves to the ink replacement position. Go to step 5. Note: Do not hold down the B ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to clean the print head. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage the Epson Stylus CX.
5. Open the cartridge cover, then squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Dispose of it carefully. 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. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 6. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it from the package.
7. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced. 9. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 10. Close the scanner.
11. Press the B ink button. The Epson Stylus CX begins charging ink and the P On light starts flashing. This takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on, and the B ink light goes out. Caution: Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX while the P On light is flashing or you’ll waste ink. Note: If the B ink light stays on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly.
Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Epson Stylus CX all-inone, check the lights on the control panel and the number or letter in the Copy window to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 38 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User’s Guide icon on your computer desktop for more detailed help.
Light: status Copy window status b Error: Flashing 1 Cause Solution A memory card is inserted that is not supported by the Epson Stylus CX4800 Series. Remove the incompatible memory card; see page 12. The inserted memory card does not contain any valid images. See page 12 for a list of compatible card and image types. 2 An index sheet was not recognized because it is not positioned correctly. Position the index sheet correctly on the glass, aligning the top of it with the left edge of the glass.
Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your Epson Stylus CX allin-one. 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. ■ Make sure your paper is loaded short edge first and is positioned against the right edge guide with the left edge guide against its left side. Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide.
Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the Epson Stylus CX is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time.
Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table. Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at http://support.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.
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson Stylus CX all-in-one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Epson Stylus CX. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the Epson Stylus CX label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the Epson Stylus CX. Use of another cord may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment.
■ Unplug the Epson Stylus CX and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or the case damaged; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
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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. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
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