Quick Guide Copying, Printing, and Scanning Without a Computer Maintaining Your CX6600 Solving Problems CPD-18234 4049499-00 XXX
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Contents Using Your Stylus CX6600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using the Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Loading Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Copying . .
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Your Stylus CX6600 You can use your Epson Stylus® CX6600 to make color or black-and-white copies without turning on your computer. All you have to do is place your original on the scanner glass and press a button. You can also print photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card—just insert the card, select the settings you want to use, and print. You don’t have to be connected to a computer.
Using the Security Lock If you want to prevent unauthorized use of your CX6600, you can activate its security lock feature. The security lock requires you to enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) whenever you turn on the CX6600. If you forget your PIN code, you can still regain access to your CX6600 (see page 8). To enable the security lock, you must first run the Security Lock program on a computer connected to the CX6600. To set up your CX6600 and install its software, see the Start Here sheet.
6. On the control panel, press the Setup button, then use the l/r Select buttons to display Security Lock on the LCD screen. Press Setup. . . Then press these buttons to display Security Lock on the screen 7. Press the x Color button. 8. Press the green button next to On (shown on the LCD screen). 9. Enter your 4-digit PIN code. Be sure to write down the number so you don’t forget it. 10. Press the green button next to OK on the LCD screen. 11. Turn off your CX6600. It is now locked.
3. Press the green button next to Off (shown on the LCD screen). 4. Enter your 4-digit PIN code. 5. Press the green button next to OK on the LCD screen. The security feature is now turned off. If you forget your PIN code, you can regain access to the CX6600 by running the security lock program from your computer: 1. Insert your Stylus CX6600 software CD-ROM. 2. Windows: If you see the Software Installation screen, click Exit.
Loading Paper Follow the guidelines in these sections to load paper in your CX6600 and select compatible Epson papers for high-quality results. ■ “Loading Single Sheets” below ■ “Using Special Papers” on page 11 Loading Single Sheets 1. Pull out the output tray and its extension. 2. Flip the feeder guard forward. Feeder guard 3. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder. Note: Do not place the paper in front of the feeder guard.
4. Slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). Insert paper against the right edge Do not place paper in front of the feeder guard Slide the guide against the paper, but not too tightly When loading paper, also be sure to: ■ Load the printable side face-up. It’s often whiter or brighter. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper top-edge first. ■ If the paper has a cut corner, position it in the upper-right corner as you load it in the sheet feeder.
Using Special Papers Epson® offers the following special ink jet papers for the Stylus CX6600. Note: Some papers can only be used when printing from your computer. * Paper name* Size Part number Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041586 Epson Photo Paper or Epson Glossy Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches S041134/S041671 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141/S041649 S041271/S041272 A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041140 Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter (8.
To load Epson special ink jet papers, follow these guidelines: Paper type Loading capacity Premium Bright White Paper 125 Sheets Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Paper 20 sheets Matte Paper Heavyweight 20 sheets with a support sheet beneath the stack Double-Sided Matte Paper 1 sheet Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 1 sheet Ink Jet Transparencies 30 sheets with a sheet of plain paper beneath the stack DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper 20 sheets PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Paper for Epson 1 sheet 12 L
Copying Follow the instructions in these sections to use your CX6600 as a stand-alone copy machine. ■ “Copying Without a Computer” below ■ “Changing Copy Settings” on page 14 Copying Without a Computer 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place your document face-down on the glass, in the upper-left corner. Move your document about 1/8 inch from the top and side edge so your entire document is scanned.
3. Close the scanner lid. 4. Press the Copy button to enter Copy Mode. 5. The default copy settings are displayed on the LCD screen. Change any necessary copy settings, as described in “Changing Copy Settings” below. 6. Press the x Color button (to make color copies) or the x B&W button (to make black-and-white copies). Your document is scanned then printed.
Number of Copies Use the number keypad to select the number of copies you want to print (up to 99). If you’re using the 2-up or 4-up Copy mode setting (see “Copy Layout” on page 17), you can’t select more than one copy. Paper Type Paper type If you have loaded special paper, use this button to select one of the paper type settings listed below: If you have loaded this kind of paper... Select this setting...
Paper Size Use this button to select the size of paper you’ve loaded. Choose one of these sizes: A4, LTR (letter), 4 × 6, 5 × 7, or 8 × 10. Paper size Note: If you’re printing 4 × 6 photos, do not use paper with micro perforated edges. Instead, select one of the papers listed on page 11. Reduce or Enlarge Reduce/enlarge Use this button to reduce or enlarge the size of your copied image.
Copy Layout If you want to make copies with a special layout (for example, borderless copies or several copies on one sheet), use the Copy Layout menu. To select a special layout: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the green button next to the LCD screen until you see Copy Layout displayed, then press OK. 3. Continue pressing the green button next to the LCD screen until you see the desired layout setting, then press OK.
Copy Layout Results 2-up Copies two originals onto one sheet 4-up Copies four originals onto one sheet Wallet Photo Prints nine wallet-size copies of the photo on the page. * If print quality declines at the bottom of the page, use the Standard layout setting. Copy Density To make your copies lighter or darker, use the Copy Density menu: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the green button next to the LCD screen until you see Copy Density displayed, then press OK. 3.
Using Memory Cards These sections tell you what kind of memory cards you can use with your CX6600, and how to insert them. ■ “Compatible Memory Cards” below ■ “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 20 ■ “Using Your CX6600 as a Card Reader” on page 21 See also “Printing from a Card” on page 23 and “Scanning to a Card” on page 30.
Inserting a Memory Card 1. Make sure the CX6600 is turned on. 2. If you will be printing from or scanning to the card, make sure your CX6600 is not connected to your computer (or your computer is turned off ). If you want to copy images between the card and your computer, leave the computer connected. Any images stored on the card will be automatically copied to your computer once you insert the card (see page 21). 3. Open the memory card cover. 4.
To remove the card, pull it straight out of its slot. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the CX6600 while the memory card light is flashing, or you may lose data on the card. Note: Your image files must meet these requirements: File format JPEG or TIF format image files (supports Exif version 2.1/2.2) Media format DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.
Using Epson CardMonitor You can use Epson CardMonitor to automatically copy images to your computer whenever you insert a card. You can also pick an application to automatically open and help you edit your pictures. Follow the instructions below for your operating system. Windows 1. If your computer (Windows XP or 2000) asks you what you want to do when you insert a card, select Startup CardMonitor, click the checkbox for Always do the selected action, and click OK. 2.
Printing from a Card The CX6600 lets you print photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card—you don’t even have to connect the CX6600 to a computer. If your memory card contains photos taken with a camera that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can pre-select the photos you want to print while the card is still in the camera.
4. Load several sheets of plain, letter-size paper. (If there are more than 36 images on the card, you will need multiple sheets to print the index.) 5. Press the x Color button to print the index. After the index form prints, Scan Index appears on the LCD screen. Leave your memory card in the CX6600 and see the instructions below for printing your photos.
4. Make sure Scan Index appears on the control panel, then press OK. (If it doesn’t appear, press the Card Print button, press the green button next to the LCD screen until you see Scan Index, then press OK.) 5. Place the index form face-down on the scanner, so that the top of the form is aligned against the left edge of the glass (see page 29). 6. Press the x Color button. The form is scanned and your photos are automatically printed. Selecting Photos from the Control Panel 1.
Printing with DPOF Follow these steps if you’ve already selected the photos you want to print using your camera’s DPOF feature. 1. Insert a memory card containing DPOF image files (see “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 20). 2. Press the Card Print button to enter Card Print mode. 3. Press the green button next to the LCD screen to select DPOF, then press OK. 4. Using the number keypad, enter the number of copies of each photo you want to print (up to 99), then press OK.
Choosing Print Settings Before printing your selected photos, you may need to adjust some of these settings. Paper Type Paper type If you have loaded special paper, use this button to select one of the paper type settings listed below: If you have loaded this kind of paper... Select this setting...
Layout Use this button to select one of these layout settings: Layout Setting Results B-Free Prints without margins (BorderFree) so that the image covers the whole page. 1-up 2-up 4-up 8-up 20-up 80-up Prints one or more photos per page. For example, 8-up prints up to 8 photos per page. (The actual number may be less, depending on the number of photos or the number of copies you’ve selected. For example, if you select 5 copies for an 8-up layout, only 5 photos will print on the page.
Scanning to a Card Follow the instructions in these sections to scan your photos and other documents directly to a memory card. ■ “Placing Your Original Document” below ■ “Scanning to a Card” on page 30 Placing Your Original Document 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place your document face-down on the glass, in the upper left corner. Move your document about 1/8 inch from the top and side edge so your entire document is scanned. Move the document about 1/8 inch from the edges to avoid cropping 3.
Scanning to a Card Follow these steps to scan an image to a memory card and save it in JPEG format: 1. Make sure your CX6600 is not connected to your computer (or your computer is turned off ), then insert a memory card (see page 20). Note: If the card is not properly formatted, you see a message on the LCD screen. Press the button indicated on the LCD screen to format the card. Any data stored on the card will be erased. 2. Press the Scan button to enter Scan Mode. 3.
Maintaining Your CX6600 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter to check and clean the print head. You’ll also find instructions on checking ink levels and replacing the ink cartridges. See these sections: ■ “Cleaning the Print Head” below ■ “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 33 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.
4. After the nozzle check finishes printing, make sure each line is complete, without any gaps or missing dots: If any dots are missing, as shown below, clean the print head as described in the next section. Running the Head Cleaning Utility If you need to clean the print head, follow these steps: 1. Press the Setup button to enter Setup Mode. 2. Press the green button next to the LCD screen until you see Head Cleaning displayed, then press the x Color button.
Replacing Ink Cartridges To check ink levels, follow these steps: 1. Press the Setup button to enter Setup Mode. 2. Press the green button next to the LCD screen until Ink Levels is displayed, then press the x Color button. You see the amount of ink available in each cartridge: C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow), K (Black). Note: To view all the ink levels, wait for them to scroll across the screen. Ink levels C:50% M:50% Y:50% 3. When done, press the OK button.
Follow the steps below to replace an ink cartridge: Caution: Leave the empty cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your CX6600 not covered by Epson’s warranty. 1. If an ink cartridge is empty: Look at the LCD screen to see which cartridge is empty, then press the x Color button.
4. Identify the cartridge you need to replace. Press in the tab at the back of the cartridge, then lift it straight out. Dispose of it carefully. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Keep cartridges out of the reach of children. 5. Before unwrapping the new cartridge, shake it gently four or five times. Then remove it from its wrapper. 6. Insert the new cartridge into the holder.
8. Lower the scanner. The CX6600 begins charging the ink delivery system and “Charging . . .” appears on the LCD screen. Wait for charging to finish before using your CX6600. Caution: Never turn off the printer while “Charging . . .” appears on the LCD screen, unless the CX6600 hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Stylus CX6600, check the messages on the LCD screen, run a nozzle check (see page 31), or see “Problems and Solutions” below. For problems with scanning or printing from your computer, double-click the CX6600 Reference Guide icon on your computer desktop. If none of these solutions solves your problem, see “Where To Get Help” on page 39. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your CX6600 in stand-alone mode.
Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Fan the paper, load it against the right side, behind the feeder guard, and slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). ■ If paper jams, follow these steps: 1. Press the P On button to turn off the CX6600. 2. Lift up the scanner and remove any paper that’s inside, including any small pieces that may have torn off. Caution: Clear paper jams by pulling the paper out towards the front of the CX6600.
Where To Get Help If you need help with your Epson Stylus CX6600 or EPSON Scan software, see “Epson Support” below. If you need help with any other software that came with your CX6600, see “Other Software Technical Support” on page 40. Epson Support 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.
Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus CX6600) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the unit) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson Stylus CX6600, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Stylus CX6600. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus CX6600 label. ■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as air control systems or other high-load devices that regularly switch on and off.
■ Do not block or cover openings in the Stylus CX6600 case or insert objects through the slots. ■ Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the Stylus CX6600 yourself.
■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the Stylus CX6600. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area.
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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