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    Epson Stylus® CX4200 Series/CX4800 Series Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One Solving Problems
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    Photo or Document 26 Basic Scanning 26 Restoring Color in Faded Photos 28 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One 29 Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink 29 Cleaning the Print Head 30 Replacing Ink Cartridges 31 Solving Problems 36 Error Indicators 36 Problems and Solutions 38 Where
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    about your Epson Stylus CX. Tip: Tips contain hints for better copying, scanning, and printing. Note: The illustrations in this guide show the Epson Stylus CX4800 Series all-in-one and its software, but the instructions are the same for the Epson Stylus CX4200 Series all-in-one except where
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    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
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    , for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper. See page 25 for more information. 4. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper (but not
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    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 not place heavy objects on top of the Epson Stylus CX all-in-one. 6 Copying a Photo or Document
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    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
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    to fit the loaded paper size, press the Fit to Page button. 8. To make a color copy, press the x Start Color button. To make a black and white copy, press the x Start B&W button. The P On light flashes and after a moment the Epson Stylus CX starts printing. If you need to stop copying at any time
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    the Fit to Page button. Otherwise, photos are printed with a .06-inch (1.5 mm) border. 8. To make a color copy, press the x Start Color button. To make a black and white copy, press the x Start B&W button. The P On light flashes and after a moment the Epson Stylus CX starts printing. If you need
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    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 button (to copy in black and white). When the P On light starts flashing, release both buttons. 10 Copying a Photo or Document
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    "Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos" on page 14 ■ "Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos" on page 17 For instructions on copying memory card files between your Epson Stylus CX4800 Series and a computer or other device, see the User's Guide. Printing From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series
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    , DOS FAT (FAT 12 or 16, one partition) taken with a DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant digital camera Supports Exif version 2.21 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels Up to 999 * DCF is the "Design rule for Camera File system" standard 12 Printing From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Only)
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    ■ Print all the photos on the card (page 17) ■ Print photos pre-selected on your camera using DPOF (page 17) When you want to remove the card, make sure the memory card access light is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of its slot. Printing From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series
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    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
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    each selected photo and mark the sheet carefully; once it has been scanned you will not be able to change your selections. Note: If you want one copy of all the photos on the index sheet, fill in the ALL oval at the top of the page. Printing From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Only) 15
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    5"x 7" for the paper size. 8. Press the x Start Color button to start printing. Note: If you need to stop printing, press the y Stop button. 9. When you are done printing, remove the memory card by pulling it straight out of its slot. 16 Printing From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Only)
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    5"x 7" for the paper size. 6. Press the x Start Color button to start printing. Note: If you need to stop printing, press the y Stop button. 7. When you are done printing, remove the memory card by pulling it straight out of its slot. Printing From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series Only) 17
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    to print. Then adjust any necessary settings and print your photos as explained in your camera manual. Note: If your camera is not supported, a flashing P appears in the Copy window, and the b Error light flashes. (On the Epson Stylus CX4800 Series, the Print All/DPOF/ PictBridge light also flashes
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    page 25 Printing in Windows 1. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Open the photo or document in your application program. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus CX4200 Series or EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series Click here to open your printer software Printing
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    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. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings
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    , or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click ? or Help. 7. If you want to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary. 8. Click OK to save your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and
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    ) option in the Paper Size list for your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10, 5 x 7, or 4 x 6). 4. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 5. Select Print from the File menu. You see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX4200 or Stylus CX4800 Select Print Settings 22 Printing From Your Computer
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    at a later time. ■ Paper Handling: Select page printing options, such as Reverse print order. ■ ColorSync or Color Management: Select ColorSync®or adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments in the printer software. ■ Expansion: Reduce or enlarge the image size
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    click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus CX4200 or Stylus CX4800 in the Printer List window. You see a screen like this: Pause printing Resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job 11. When you're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. 24 Printing From
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    Media Type (see page 23) setting in your printer software: For this paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Plain paper or Epson Premium Bright White Paper Envelopes Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
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    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
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    or Epson Stylus CX4800 Series. You see the EPSON Scan standby window: 4. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner is set to Full Auto Mode, click the Scan button. Note: If you want to automatically restore a color photo as you scan, click the Customize button and see page 28 for instructions
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    down to the Adjustments area, click the Color Restoration button, and click Scan. Note: For details on using Home or Professional Mode, or for more information about Full Auto Mode settings, see the on-screen User's Guide. You can also click Help on the EPSON Scan screen for information about
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    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
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    the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs to be cleaned. If the red B ink light comes on or flashes, you cannot clean the print head. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first; see page 31. 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX is on and the B ink light is off. 2. Hold down the
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    or purchase new ones. Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number T060120 T060220 T060320 T060420 Caution: Leave the empty cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges. The
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    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. Always press the B ink button to move it. 4. Press the B ink button again. ■ If more than one cartridge is empty or low, the next cartridge moves to the _ ink out mark
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    package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it from the package. Caution: Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One 33
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    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. 34 Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One
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    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
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    page 4. b Error: Flashing - Paper is jammed. See page 38. B Ink: Flashing - An ink cartridge is running low on ink. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 31. B Ink: On - An ink cartridge is empty or not installed correctly. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 31. 36 Solving Problems
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    : status Copy window status Cause Solution b Error: Flashing 1 Memory Card (all 3 lights): Flashing (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series only) 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
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    re having trouble using your Epson Stylus CX allin-one. Copying Problems ■ Make paper). See the User's Guide for more information. ■ If paper is jammed, the red b Error light flashes. Follow these steps to inside the Epson Stylus CX, press the P On button to turn it off. Open the scanner and remove
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    may need to align the print head. See your User's Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see page 31 for instructions on replacing an ink cartridge. ■ If a dotted line appears in the image, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are
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    in the following table. Service World Wide Web Automated Telephone Services Access 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
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    inches (10 cm) away from the wall. ■ Do not open the scanner section while the Epson Stylus CX is copying, printing, or scanning. ■ Do not spill liquid on the Epson Stylus CX. ■ Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the Epson Stylus CX yourself. Notices 41
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    hand inside the Epson Stylus CX or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an empty one. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the Epson Stylus CX from printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later
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    to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
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    If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Name: Epson Type of Product: Multifunction printer Model: C231B (Epson Stylus CX4200 Series) C231A (Epson Stylus CX4800 Series) 44
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    of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer's specified usage, which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the Epson printer. For warranty service
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    of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with nonEpson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot
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    , and ink jet printers. Trademarks Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite is a registered trademark and Epson Connection, Epson Store, and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America, Inc. USB DIRECT-PRINT™ and
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Epson Stylus
CX4200 Series/CX4800 Series
Quick Guide
Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning
Maintaining Your Epson Stylus CX All-in-One
Solving Problems
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