User manual EPSON STYLUS CX5900

User's Guide English ­ for use without a computer ­ Introduction Important Safety Instructions .............................................................. 1 Copyright Notice ................................................................................. 2 Control Panel Information................................................................... 2 Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions Parts ....................................................................................................... 3 Control Panel Functions ...................................................................... 4 Handling Paper Selecting Paper.................................................................................... 6 Loading Paper...................................................................................... 6 Copying Placing Originals on the Document Table ........................................ 8 Copying Documents ........................................................................... 8 Copying Photos.................................................................................. 10 Printing from a Memory Card Handling a Memory Card ................................................................. 12 Printing Photos .................................................................................... 14 Selecting and Printing Photos Using an Index Sheet...................... 16 Printing from a Digital Camera Digital Camera Requirements .......................................................... 18 Connecting and Printing................................................................... 18 Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges................................................................... 19 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head ......................................... 22 Aligning the Print Head ..................................................................... 23 Cleaning This Product........................................................................ 24 Transporting This Product................................................................... 24 Solving Problems Error Messages.................................................................................... 25 Problems and Solutions ..................................................................... 27 Contacting Customer Support......................................................... 29 Panel Icon List .................................................................................................. 30 Where to Find Information Paper manuals Start Here Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet tells you how to set up the product and install the software. It also includes instructions on loading paper and placing originals. (this book) User's Guide -for use without a computerThis book contains information on how to use the product without connecting your computer, such as instructions on copying and printing from a memory card. If you have problems using the product, see the Solving Problems chapter in this book. Online manuals User's Guide This guide provides instructions for printing and scanning from your computer and information on the software. This guide is included on the software CD-ROM and installed automatically when you installed the software. To read this guide, double-click the icon on your desktop. Online help Online help is built in each application included on the software CD-ROM. It provides detailed information on the application. Introduction Important Safety Instructions Before using this product, read and follow these safety instructions: Use only the power cord that comes with the product. Use of another cord may cause fire or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment. Make sure the power cord meets all relevant local safety standards. Use only the type of power source indicated on the label. Place the product near a wall outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged. Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust. Leave enough room around the product for sufficient ventilation. Do not block or cover openings in the case or insert objects through the slots. Do not place the product near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight. Place the product 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 product is at least 10 cm away from the wall. Do not open the scanner unit while copying, printing, or scanning. Do not spill liquid on the product. Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the product. Doing so may cause fire. Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the product yourself. Unplug the product 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. When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges. Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner unit. Ink cartridge safety instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately. Do not put your hand inside the product or touch any cartridges during printing. Install a new ink cartridge immediately after you remove an expended cartridge. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the product from 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 product. 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. Introduction 1 English Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Follow these guidelines as you read your instructions: SDHCTM is a trademark. Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. xD-Picture CardTM is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2006 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. w Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Notes contain important information about the product. Tip: Tips contain hints for using the product. Copyright Notice No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of 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. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (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. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON® is a registered trademark and EPSON STYLUSTM and Exceed Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. USB DIRECT-PRINTTM and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. DPOFTM is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Control Panel Information Some displays on the control panel and LCD screen vary depending on the area you purchased the product. Control panel Icon panel Text panel LCD display Icon display Text display Icons only are displayed. A text message or text with icons is displayed. 2 Introduction Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions Parts document cover paper support extension LCD screen sheet feeder paper support feeder guard control panel memory card slot cover external interface USB port edge guide output tray output tray extension document table scanner unit cartridge cover memory card light memory card slot paper thickness lever USB port AC inlet Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions 3 English Control Panel Functions Buttons Icon panel Button r Copy Function Press to select the copy mode. 100% Select this option to print your photo at the actual size. Select this option to reduce or enlarge the copied photo to fit the selected paper size. Press to select the photo you want to print, to select color or black-and-white copy, or to select the setup and utility functions. Press to select the number of copies or to select the numbers when using the Head Alignment Utility. o [Fit to Page] 4-way scroll lr ud F [Setup/Utilities] Text panel Paper Type Press to run maintenance programs or adjust miscellaneous settings. Press to select the paper type you loaded in the sheet feeder. g [Photo Paper] Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Matte Paper - Heavyweight Plain paper, Bright White Ink Jet Paper, Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper h [Matte Paper] l [Plain Paper] P On C Memory Card Press to turn the product on and off. Press to select a memory card print option. j [Select Photo] Select this option to choose the photos you want to print. Select this option to print all the photos on a memory card, to print photos using the DPOF information stored on the memory card, or to print photos directly from a digital camera. Select this option to print an index sheet of the photos on your memory card. Select this option to print the photos you selected on the index sheet. e / f [Print All / PictBridge] m [Print Index Sheet] i [Print from Index Sheet] Photo Press to copy from photos. You can copy them as they are or with color restoration. Press to select the size of the paper loaded in the sheet feeder. You can select 10 × 15/4" × 6", 13 × 18/5" × 7" or A4. Press to stop printing, copying, or reset the settings you have made. The sheet being printed is ejected and the number of copies is reset. Press to start printing, copying, or confirm the settings you have selected. Paper Size y Stop/Clear x Start 4 Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions LCD Screen The screen displays a preview of the selected photos, or displays settings that you can change with the buttons. Icon display Text display Changing LCD display for text display users only 1. Press the Setup/Utilities button to enter the setup mode. Use the l or r button to select Display. Low power mode If the product is inactive for 13 minutes, the LCD screen turns black and all lights, except the On light, go out to save energy. Press any button (except P On) to return the screen to its previous state. 2. 3. Press the x Start button. Use the u or d button to select the options. Settings Description Pictographic: (Icon display) Icons only are displayed on the LCD screen. Changing LCD contrast If you want to change LCD contrast, follow these steps. 1. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to enter the setup mode. Use the l or r button to select Photo Viewer Adjustment. English: (Text display) Icons and text are displayed on the LCD screen. 4. 5. Press the x Start button to confirm your selection. Press the Setup/Utilities button to return to the previous mode. 2. 3. Press the x Start button. Use the u or d button to select the LCD contrast. You can choose from - 2 to + 2. darker brighter 4. 5. Press the x Start button again to confirm your selection. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to return to the previous mode. Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions 5 English There are two types of LCD display settings. Follow these steps to change your display setting. Handling Paper Epson offers an extensive line of special papers that provide outstanding results when used with Epson printers and ink. The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your job. Loading Paper 1. Open and extend the paper support. Selecting Paper 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 will want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the product. Before printing, you need to select the correct Paper Type setting on the control panel. This important setting determines how the ink is applied to the paper. Choose from these paper types and settings: Paper Type Size Paper Type Setting Plain paper Plain paper Loading Capacity 2. Open the output tray and slide out the extensions. Plain paper* Bright White Ink Jet Paper Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4 A4 12 mm 80 sheets A4 Plain paper 100 sheets 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), A4 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), A4 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), A4 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), A4 A4 Photo paper 20 sheets 3. Photo paper 20 sheets Flip the feeder guard forward. Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Photo paper 20 sheets Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Photo paper 20 sheets Matte Paper -Heavyweight Matte Paper 20 sheets * You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m2. Note: The availability of special media varies by location. 6 Handling Paper 4. Set the paper as shown in the following illustrations. 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) and 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side. place behind the tabs A4 Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to the m position. make sure it fits under the arrow inside the left edge guide 5. Flip the feeder guard back. The LCD screen indicates that the lever has been moved and the m or ^ position has been changed. Note: Make sure you do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. Check the Paper Type setting before printing to make sure it matches the type of paper you have loaded (& "Selecting Paper" on page 6). Handling Paper 7 English Copying You can copy documents and photos without a computer. Note the following when copying: The copied image may not be exactly the same size as the original. Depending on the type of paper used, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared. If you see a low ink icon while you are copying, you can either continue copying until the ink is expended, or stop and replace the cartridge. Keep the document table clean. Make sure the document or photo is flat against the document table; otherwise, the copy will be out of focus. Do not pull out paper that is being printed; it will be ejected automatically. 2. Close the cover gently so you do not move the original. c Caution: Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and do not place heavy objects on top of the product. If you need to copy a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover. Just open it and pull it straight up. Placing Originals on the Document Table 1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the document table, in the upper left corner. If you need to press the document flat while you copy it, do not press too hard and be careful not to move it. When you are done, replace the document cover by inserting the tabs back into the slots. Copying Documents Tip: Plain photocopier paper works well for making everyday copies. For crisper text and more vivid colors, try one of the special Epson papers (& "Selecting Paper" on page 6). 8 Copying 1. 2. Load A4 plain paper (& page 6). Place your original on the document table (& "Placing Originals on the Document Table" on page 8). Make the following settings on the control panel. Icon panel Text panel Press the x Start button. Your document is copied. If you need to stop copying, press the y Stop/Clear button. Note: If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original away from the corner slightly. 3. Selecting copy quality If you want to make a copy quickly and do not need high quality, you can print a "Draft" copy. Alternatively, if you want to print high quality photos, you can print a "Photo" copy. 1. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to enter the setup mode. Use the l or r button to select Copy Quality. Press the r Copy button. Use the u or d button to select the number of copies (1 to 99). Icon display Text display 2. 3. Press the x Start button. Use the u or d button to select Normal, Draft, or Photo. Setting Description Text display Normal: This is automatically selected when you turn the product on. This mode is the best for text copy. Draft: Use the l or r button to select color copy or black-and-white copy. Display Color Copy Black-andWhite Copy Icon display Icon Text Select this if you want to make a quick copy and quality is not important. Photo: Select l [Plain Paper]. Select A4. Select this if you want to print high quality photos. Tip: If you want to automatically resize the copy to the size of paper that you loaded, press the r Copy button until the icon shown below is displayed on the LCD screen. Icon display Text display 4. Press the x Start button again to confirm your selection. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to return to the previous mode. Copying 9 English Copying Photos Icon panel Text panel 1. 2. Load photo paper (& page 6). Place your original on the document table (& "Placing Originals on the Document Table" on page 8). You can place more than two photos on the document table at one time (& "Copying multiple photos" on page 11). Use the l or r button to view the photos. Use the u or d button to set the number of copies. Select the paper type you loaded. If you select Photo or Matte paper, your photo is copied without a border. Select the paper size you loaded. Press the x Start button again. Your photo is copied. 3. Make the following settings on the control panel. Icon panel Text panel If you need to stop copying, press the y Stop/Clear button. Note: If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original away from the corner slightly. Press the Photo button. Use the l or r button to set the color restoration mode to on or off (& "Restoring color in photos" on page 11). Press the x Start button. The photo is scanned and a preview is displayed on the LCD screen. During scanning, one of the following screens is displayed. Icon display Text display 10 Copying Restoring color in photos If you have photos that have faded over time, you can bring them back to life with color restoration when you reprint them. 1. 2. Load photo paper (& page 6). Place your original on the document table making sure that it is aligned correctly (& "Placing Originals on the Document Table" on page 8). You can place more than two photos on the document table at one time (& "Copying multiple photos" on page 11). 3. 4. Press the Photo button. Copying multiple photos Place each photo vertically as shown in the illustration below. Use the l or r button to set the color restoration mode to on or off. Display On Icon Color Restoration Off You can copy two 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) size photos at a time. If the edge of the photo is missing after you print, try copying them one at a time. Place your photo 5 mm away from the edge of the document table. Also when you place two photos, position each photo at least 5 mm away from the adjacent photo. You can copy several different sized photos at the same time, as long as they are larger than 30 × 40 mm and all fit inside the 216 × 297 mm area. Text 5. Press the x Start button. The photo is scanned, and a preview is displayed on the LCD screen. Note: When color restoration is on, the icon shown below is displayed at the top of the LCD screen. 6. Use the l or r button to view the photos. Use the u or d button to set the number of copies (1 to 99). Select the paper type you loaded. Select the paper size you loaded. Press the x Start button again. Your photo is copied. If you need to stop copying, press the y Stop/Clear button. 7. 8. 9. Copying 11 English Printing from a Memory Card You can print photos directly from your digital camera's memory card. Just insert it into the memory card slot and you are ready to print. 4. Make sure the memory card light is off and no memory cards are in the slots. Then insert your memory card. Handling a Memory Card Compatible cards Make sure your memory card meets the following requirements. Card type CompactFlash, Microdrive, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, miniSD card, miniSDHC card, microSD card, microSDHC card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Magic Gate Memory Stick, Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, xD-Picture Card, xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type H DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant All card types standard version compliant. File format Image size Number of files JPEG with the Exif Version 2.21 standard 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels Up to 999 memory card light Media format Inserting a memory card 1. 2. 3. Turn off your computer or disconnect it from the product. Make sure the product is turned on. Open the memory card slot cover. CompactFlash Microdrive xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type H 12 Printing from a Memory Card c Caution: Make sure you check which direction the card should be inserted, and if the card needs an adapter make sure you attach the adapter before inserting the card. Otherwise, you may not be able to remove the card from the product. 5. 6. Make sure the memory card light flashes and then stays on. Close the memory card slot cover. SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard c Caution: Do not insert more than one memory card at a time. Do not try to force the memory card into the slot. Memory cards will not go all the way in. Forcing a memory card into the slot may damage the product, the memory card, or both. Keep the memory card slot cover closed while a memory card is inserted. This protects the memory card and the slot from dust and static; otherwise data on the memory card may be lost, or the product may be damaged. The static charge on memory cards may cause malfunction. miniSD card* miniSDHC card* (* Adapter required) microSD card* microSDHC card* Note: You can print only in color from a memory card; you cannot print in black and white. If a digital camera is connected to the product, disconnect it before you insert your memory card. Removing the memory card 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure all print jobs are finished. Open the memory card slot cover. Make sure the memory card light is not flashing. Remove the memory card by pulling it straight out of its slot. Close the memory card slot cover. c Caution: Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO MagicGate Memory Stick Do not remove the memory card or turn off the product while the memory card light is flashing, or you may lose data on the memory card. If your computer uses Windows 2000 or XP, never turn off the product or disconnect the USB cable when a memory card is inserted; you may lose data on the memory card. See your online User's Guide for details. Memory Stick Duo* Memory Stick PRO Duo* MagicGate Memory Stick Duo* (* Adapter required) Printing from a Memory Card 13 English Printing Photos Note: If your camera supports DPOF, you can use it to select the photos you want to print and the number of copies (& "Printing all photos or DPOF photos" on page 14). Depending on the data on your card, you see a screen like this: 4. After inserting a memory card you can: 5. Setting Icon panel Text panel Select Photo Prints only the photos that you choose. Prints all the photos on your card, or prints the photos with DPOF information. Prints an index sheet of the photos on your card. Prints the photos you selected on the index sheet. Description Use the l or r button to select a photo. Use the u or d button to set the number of copies. Select the paper type you loaded. If you select l [Plain Paper], the photos are printed with a white border. If you select g [Photo Paper] or h [Matte Paper], the photos are printed without borders to the edge of the paper. j f/e Print All/ PictBridge 6. 7. Select the paper size you loaded. Press the x Start button. Your photos are printed. If you need to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear button. m i Print Index Sheet Print from Index Sheet 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. Load the type of paper you want to use (& page 6). Load enough sheets for the number of photos you want to print. Insert a memory card (& page 12). Press the C Memory Card button until the f/e [Print All/PictBridge] light turns on. Icon panel Text panel Printing selected photos Follow the steps below to select the photos you want to print from your memory card. 1. Load the type of paper you want to use (& page 6). Load enough sheets for the number of photos you want to print. Insert a memory card (& page 12). Press the C Memory Card button until the j [Select Photo] light turns on. Icon panel Text panel 2. 3. 2. 3. 14 Printing from a Memory Card Icon display Text display 4. Select the paper type you loaded. If you select l [Plain Paper], the photos are printed with a white border. If you select g [Photo Paper] or h [Matte Paper], the photos are printed without borders to the edge of the paper. 5. 6. Select the paper size you loaded. Press the x Start button. Your photos are printed. If you need to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear button. Printing the date on photos Follow the steps below to print the date they were taken. 1. 2. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button. Use the l or r button to select Date Stamp. 3. 4. Press the x Start button. Use the u or d button to select the format you want to use. The date format options are No Date (no date), yyyy.mm.dd (2006.06.16), mmm.dd.yyyy (Jun.16.2006), or dd.mmm.yyyy (16.Jun.2006). Press the x Start button to confirm your selection. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to return to the previous mode. 5. 6. Printing from a Memory Card 15 English If your memory card contains DPOF information, one of the following screens is displayed. You cannot print all of the photos on the card, even when f/e [Print All/PictBridge] is selected. To print all the photos on the memory card, cancel the DPOF information from your digital camera. Selecting and Printing Photos Using an Index Sheet To select photos for printing, you can use an index sheet. First, print an index sheet which has small images of all the photos on your memory card. Then, mark the photos on the index sheet that you want to print, scan the sheet, and the selected photos will be printed automatically. Printing an index sheet 1. Printing an index sheet 1. Load several sheets of A4-size plain paper (& page 6). Up to 30 images are printed on each page, so if there are more than 30 photos on your memory card, you will need enough sheets for all the index pages to be printed. 2. 3. Insert a memory card (& page 12). Press the C Memory Card button until the m [Print Index Sheet] light turns on. Icon panel Text panel One of the following screens is displayed. Icon display Text display Selecting photos from the index sheet 4. 5. Make sure l [Plain Paper] and A4 are selected. Press the x Start button. The index sheet is printed. If you need to cancel printing, press the y Stop/Clear button. Note: Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left corner of the index sheet is printed properly. If the index sheet is not printed correctly, the product cannot scan it. If there are a lot of photos on your memory card, this may take a few minutes. For multiple index sheets, the pages are printed from the last sheet to the first, so the most recent images are printed first. Scanning the index sheet Printing the selected photos 16 Printing from a Memory Card 2. Selecting photos from the index sheet On the index sheet, use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles and make your selections. Good: One of the following screens is displayed. Icon display Text display NOT good: Select All to print one copy of each photo, or fill in the number beneath each photo to select 1, 2, or 3 copies. 5. Select the paper type you loaded. If you select l [Plain Paper], the photos are printed with a white border. If you select g [Photo Paper] or h [Matte Paper], the photos are printed without borders to the edge of the paper. 3. Scanning the index sheet and printing the selected photos 1. Place the index sheet face-down on the document table, in the upper left corner, so that the top of the sheet is aligned against the left edge of the document table. 6. 7. Select the paper size you loaded. Press the x Start button. Your photos are printed. If you want to stop printing, press the y Stop/Clear button. Note: If you have more than one index sheet, wait each time until printing is complete. Then repeat the steps above to scan and print from each additional sheet. Bottom Top 2. 3. Close the document cover. Load the type of paper you want to use (& page 6). Load enough sheets for the number of photos you want to print. Make sure the i [Print from Index Sheet] light is on. Icon panel Text panel 4. Printing from a Memory Card 17 English Printing from a Digital Camera You can print your photos by connecting your digital camera directly to this product. 6. Make sure your camera is turned on. The f/e [Print All/PictBridge] light turns on, and one of the following screens is displayed. Display PictBridge USB DIRECT-PRINT Digital Camera Requirements Make sure your camera and photos meet the following requirements. Direct printing compatibility File format Image size PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT Icon Text JPEG 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels Connecting and Printing 1. 2. Make sure the product is not printing from a computer. Load the type of paper you want to use (& page 6). Load enough sheets for the number of photos you want to print. Select the paper type you loaded. If you select l [Plain Paper], the photos are printed with a white border. If you select g [Photo Paper] or h [Matte Paper], the photos are printed without borders to the edge of the paper. 4. 5. Select the paper size you loaded. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the external interface USB port of the product. 7. Use your camera to select the photos you want to print, adjust any necessary settings, and print your photos. See your camera's manual for details. Note: If your camera is not compatible with PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, one of the following screens is displayed. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras. Icon display Text display 3. Depending on the settings on the product and the digital camera, some combinations of paper type, size, and layout may not be supported. Some of the settings on your digital camera may not be reflected in the output. 18 Printing from a Digital Camera Maintenance You can keep the operation of the product at its best by performing the procedures described in this chapter. Also, this section includes instructions on how to replace ink cartridges and transport the product. 2. Use the l or r button to select Check Ink Levels. Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is low, the icon shown below is displayed in the upper-left corner of the LCD screen. Icon display Text display 3. Press the x Start button. You see a graphic showing the ink cartridge status. 4. When printing or copying, a bar showing which ink cartridge is low is displayed next to the Ink Low icon. Icon display Text display When you are done checking the ink cartridge status, press the x Start button. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to return to the previous mode. 5. When your ink starts getting low, make sure you have replacement cartridges available. You cannot print if a cartridge is expended. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink status will not be displayed. When an ink cartridge is expended, the following LCD screen is displayed. Purchasing ink cartridges Use the Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date. Color Part Number DX6000 series Black Cyan Magenta T0711 T0712 T0713 T0714 CX5900 series T0731 T0732 T0733 T0734 Tip: If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (& "Checking the print head" on page 22). If printouts still do not look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge. Checking the ink cartridge status Follow these steps to check your ink cartridge status. 1. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button. Yellow c Caution: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. Information about the ink cartridge status is not displayed when non-genuine ink is used. Maintenance 19 English Ink cartridge precautions w Warning: 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 you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately. 2. Press the x Start button again, and then lift up the scanner unit. c Caution: Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open. To avoid damaging the product, never move the print head by hand. When an ink cartridge is expended, you cannot continue copying or printing even if the other cartridges still contain ink. Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. An IC chip on each ink cartridge monitors the amount of ink used from the cartridge. Cartridges are usable even if they are removed and reinserted. However, some ink is consumed each time cartridges are inserted because the printer automatically checks their reliability. Ink cartridges with low ink status cannot be used when reinserted. 3. Open the cartridge cover. One of the following screens is displayed. Icon display Text display Removing and installing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Do one of the following: If an ink cartridge is expended: Look at the LCD screen to find out which cartridge should be replaced, then press the x Start button. c Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position. Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below. If an ink cartridge is not expended: Check the ink cartridge status (& "Checking the ink cartridge status" on page 19). Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button. Use the l or r button to select Change Cartridges. Then press the x Start button. 20 Maintenance 4. Remove the cartridge you need to replace. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Dispose of it carefully. c Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable. c Caution: Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. 5. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it from the package. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. 7. Place the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder with the bottom down. Then push down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. c Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. 9. 6. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Replace any other ink cartridges that need to be replaced. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. c Caution: If you find it difficult to close the cover, make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated. Press down on each cartridge until you hear it click into place. Do not attempt to force the cover closed. Maintenance