Epson CX5000 - Stylus Color Inkjet User manual

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Epson Stylus CX5000 Parts
Accessories
Ink Cartridges
Media
Paper support
extension
Feeder guard
Left edge
guide
Memory
card cover
USB external device
connector (camera only)
Document
cover
Document
table
Memory card slots Output tray and
extension
Paper
thickness
lever
Control panel
(button and lights)
Scanner
Ink cartridges
Paper support
Color Part number T code number
Black 69 T069120
68
(High Capacity)
T068120
(High Capacity)
Cyan 69 T069220
Magenta 69 T069320
Yellow 69 T069420
Paper name Size
Part
number
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
Borderless
4 x 6 inches
S041934
Letter
(8.5 x 11 inches)
S041935
Epson Premium Bright White Paper Letter
(8.5 x 11 inches)
S041586
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Borderless
4 x 6 inches
S041808
S041727
Borderless
5 x 7 inches
S041464
Borderless
8 x 10 inches
S041465
Letter
(8.5 x 11 inches)
S041286
S041667
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Semigloss
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo
Paper
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
S041331
USB portAC inlet

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Specifications
Printing
Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration Black: 90 nozzles
Color: 270 nozzles
(90 each cartridge: cyan, magenta,
yellow)
Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking
Ink Cartridges
Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after
opening the package
Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Freezing*: 3.2 °F (–16 °C)
* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C).
Caution:
To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do
not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer
not covered by Epson’s warranty. Do not use an ink cartridge if the
date on the package has expired.
Paper
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be
changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee
the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a
sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing
large jobs.
Single sheets
Size A4 (8.3 ×11.7 inches)
A5 (5.8 ×8.3 inches)
A6 (4.1 ×5.8 inches)
Letter (8.5 ×11 inches)
Legal (8.5 ×14 inches)
Half-letter (5.5 ×8.5 inches)
4×6inches
5×7inches
3.5 ×5inches
8×10 inches
User Defined up to 8.5 ×44 inches
Paper type Plain bond paper or special paper
distributed by Epson
Thickness 0.003 to 0.005 inch (0.08 to 0.13 mm)
Weight 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)
(for plain bond paper)
Envelopes
Size No. 10 (4.1 ×9.5 inches)
Paper type Plain bond paper
Weight 20 lb (75 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)
Note:
Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams
or other problems. If you have print quality problems, switch to a
higher grade paper.
Do not load curled or folded paper.
Use paper only under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Printable Area
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
4 × 6 inches S041134
S041671
S041458
S041809
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
S041141
S041649
S041271
S041272
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
S041257
Borderless
8 × 10 inches
S041467
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte Double-Sided
Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
S041568
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Letter
(8.5 x 11 inches)
S041062
Legal
(8.5 x 14 inches)
S041067
A4
(8.3 x 11.7
inches)
S041061
Paper name Size
Part
number
A
C
B-L B-R
Normal Borderless*
Single sheets

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* When printing with the borderless feature, print quality may decline in the
expanded area. Before printing large jobs using the borderless setting, print a
single sheet to confirm printout quality.
A: The minimum top margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm).
B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm);
0.20" (5.0 mm) for envelopes.
B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm);
0.20" (5.0 mm) for envelopes.
C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.12"(3.0 mm).
D The minimum bottom margin is 0.78"
(20 mm) for envelopes.
Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first.
Load envelopes flap edge left with the flap side down.
Scanning
Scanner type Flatbed color
Photoelectric device CIS
Effective pixels 10,200 ×14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi
Document size 216 ×297 mm (8.5 ×11.7 inches)
A4 or US letter size
Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan)
2400 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan)
48 bit (input) 24 bit (output)
Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi
(50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments)
Scanning speed B/W: Approx. 10 msec per line
at 1200 dpi
Color: Approx. 30 msec per line
at 1200 dpi
Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal
8 bits per pixel per color external
(maximum)
Interface One USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or
USB 1.1 port
Light source RGB three color LED
Mechanical
Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder capacity About 100 sheets at 17 lb (64 g/m²)
Dimensions Width: 16.9 inches (430 mm)
Depth: 13.9 inches (354 mm)
Height: 7.1 inches (181 mm)
Weight 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) without the ink
cartridges
Electrical
Input voltage 90 to 132 V
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Rated current 0.4 A (0.7 A max)
Power consumption Approx. 13 W (operating)
Approx. 4.5 W in low-power mode
Approx. 4.0 W in sleep mode
Approx. 0.2 W in power-off mode
Environmental
Temperature Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)
Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH
Storage: 5 to 85% RH
(without condensation)
USB Interface
Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus
Specifications Revision 2.0
Bit rate 480 Mbps (High speed device)
Adaptable connector USB Series B
Cable length Under 6.6 feet (2 meters)
Safety Approvals
Safety UL 60950-1
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
EMC FCC part 15 Subpart B class B
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22
Class B
Memory Card Slots
Compatible CompactFlash™
memory cards Memory Stick™
Memory Stick PRO™
Memory Stick Duo™*
Memory Stick PRO Duo™*
MagicGate®Memory Stick
Envelopes

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MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*
Microdrive™
SD™(Secure Digital)
SDHC
miniSD™*
miniSDHC*
microSD*
microSDHC*
MultiMediaCard
xD-Picture Card™
xD-Picture Card Type M
xD-Picture Card Type H
Voltage 3.3 V
requirements Maximum current is 500 mA
* Adapter required
Memory Card Slot Compatibility
CF Type II Compatible with CF+ and
card slot CompactFlash Specification 3.0 cards
Memory Stick/ Compatible with Memory Stick
MemoryStick PRO Standard version 1.42-00 or Memory
card slot Stick Standard Memory Stick PRO
Format Specifications version 1.02-00
cards
SD/MMC Compatible with SD Memory Card
card slot Specifications / PART1. Physical Layer
Specification Version 2.00 cards and
MultiMediaCard Standard Version 4.1
cards
xD-Picture Compatible with xD-Picture card
card Slot Card Specification Version 1.20 cards
Memory Card Image File Requirements
Media format DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant*
File format JPEG
Supports Exif version 2.21
Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels
Number of files Up to 999
* DCF is the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard
Loading Paper
Single Sheets
1. Open the paper support and slide out the extensions.
2. Open the output tray and pull out the extension.
3. Flip the feeder guard forward.

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4. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge
guide and beneath the tabs. (The printed side is whiter or
brighter on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first,
even for landscape printing.
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up to
20 sheets of photo or matte paper. (See page 6 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.
For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Ultra
Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 1 for more information).
5. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper
(but not too tightly).
6. Flip the feeder guard back.
Follow these guidelines when loading paper:
❏Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the left and right
edge guides.
❏Load the printable side face-up. It’s often brighter or whiter
than the other side.
❏Always load the short edge first, even when printing in
landscape mode.
❏Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top
edge first.
❏If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer
sheets.
❏If you’re using special paper, check the package for special
loading instructions.
Envelopes
1. Open the paper support and slide out the extensions.
2. Open the output tray and pull out the extension.
3. Set the paper thickness lever to the ^Hposition.
Place paper beneath the tabs

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4. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge left, printable
side up, against the right edge guide.
Note:
For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load
one envelope at a time.
5. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes (but not too
tightly).
6. Flip the feeder guard back.
Select the following settings when printing on envelopes:
❏Envelope as the paper Type or Media Type setting
❏The correct envelope size as the Size or Paper Size setting
❏Landscape as the Orientation setting
Paper Loading Capacity
When loading Epson ink jet papers, follow these capacity
guidelines:
Selecting the Correct Media Type
The table below lists the settings you should choose for your
paper in the printer software:
Placing Originals on the Glass
Caution:
Do not place heavy objects on the document table glass and do not
press the glass with too much force.
1. Open the document cover and place your original face-
down on the glass, in the upper left corner.
2. Close the document cover gently so that your original does
not move.
Caution:
Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and do
not place heavy objects on top of the CX5000 Series.
Paper type Loading capacity
Epson Premium Bright White Paper 80 sheets
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-Sided
Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper
20 sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
100 sheets
Load the flap edge left,
printable side up
Paper
Type or Media Type
setting
Plain paper
Epson Premium Bright White Paper
Plain Paper /
Bright White Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Ultra Premium Photo
Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Premium Photo Paper
Semi-Gloss
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-Sided
Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Envelopes Envelope

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Placing Large or Thick Documents
When you scan a large or thick 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 diagonally. 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 letter-size (8.5 ×11-inch),
4×6-inch, and 5×7-inch plain, photo, or matte paper.
Copying a Document
1. Make sure the CX5000 Series is turned on.
2. Place the document on the glass as described to the left. 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 Copies button until you see
the desired number of copies in the
Copies window. You can select up to
9 copies at a time this way.
To make 10 or more copies, see page 8.
5. Press the paper type button to select
Plain Paper. The light indicates which
type is selected.
6. Press the paper size button to select
Letter.
7. If you want your copies automatically
reduced or enlarged to fit the selected
paper size, press the Fit to Page button.
8. To make a color copy, press the xStart
Color button.
To make a black and white copy, press the xStart B&W
button.
The On light flashes and after a moment the CX5000 Series
starts printing.
If you need to stop copying, press the yStop button. Do not
pull out paper that is being printed; it will be ejected
automatically to the output tray.
Note:
The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.
Copying a Photo
1. Make sure the CX5000 Series 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 or matte paper. (See page 4 if you need instructions.)
4. Press the Copies button until you see
the correct number of copies in the
Copies window. You can select up to
9 copies at a time this way.
To make 10 or more copies, see the next
section.
5. Press the paper type button to select
Photo Paper.
6. Press the paper size button to select
Letter, 4"x 6", or 5"x 7".
7. If you want borderless photos (printed
without a white border), press the Fit to
Page button. Otherwise, photos are
printed with a small white border.
8. To make a color copy, press the xStart
Color button.

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To make a black and white copy, press the xStart B&W
button.
The On light flashes and after a moment the CX5000 Series
starts printing.
If you need to stop copying at any time, just press the yStop
button. Do not pull out paper that is being printed; it will be
ejected automatically to the output tray.
Note:
The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.
Making 10 or More Copies
1. Make sure the CX5000 Series 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 Copies button until you see “–” in the Copies
window. This tells the CX5000 Series to print up to
100 copies.
4. Load enough paper for the number of copies (up to 100
sheets of plain paper) 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. Press the paper size button to select Letter, 4"x 6", or
5"x 7".
7. Press the xStart Color or xStart B&W button.
The CX5000 Series makes copies until it runs out of paper.
Then the red bError light comes on.
8. To make more copies, load more paper and press the
xStart Color button to resume.
If you don’t need any more copies, press the yStop
button.
Note:
When making a lot of copies, it is a good idea to remove the printed
copies from the output tray after every 10 sheets or so.
Making a Quick Copy
If you want to make a copy quickly and do not need high
quality, you can print a “draft” copy. The print quality is
reduced, but the copy is printed faster.
1. Load plain, letter-size paper and select Plain Paper and
Letter size on the control panel.
2. When you are ready to copy, press and hold down the
yStop button, then press the xStart Color button (to
copy in color) or the xStart B&W button (to copy in black
and white). When the On light starts flashing, release both
buttons.
Printing From a Memory Card
Inserting the Card
1. Make sure the CX5000 Series is turned on.
Note:
When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the
CX5000 Series is not connected to your computer (or your
computer should be turned off). If you see a message on your
computer screen when you insert a card in the CX5000 Series,
just cancel the operation and close the screen.
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. The memory card access light flashes and then
stays on.
* Adapter required
Slot Type of card
Left slot SD
SDHC
miniSD*
miniSDHC*
microSD*
microSDHC*
MultiMediaCard
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo*
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick PRO Duo*
MagicGate Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*
xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card Type H
xD-Picture Card Type M
Right slot CompactFlash
Microdrive
Memory card
access light
Insert just one card at a time (it won’t go in all the way)
Left slot Right slot

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4. Close the memory card door. Now you can:
❏Print an index sheet so you can select which photos to
print (see the next section)
❏Print all the photos on the card (see page 10)
❏Print photos pre-selected on your camera using DPOF
(see page 10)
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.
Caution:
Do not remove the card or turn off the CX5000 Series while the
memory card access light is flashing; you may lose data on the
card.
Printing an Index Sheet
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. Then you can mark the pictures on
the index sheet that you want to print, scan the sheet, and let
the CX5000 Series automatically print the selected photos.
1. Make sure your CX5000 Series is not connected to your
computer (or your computer is turned off).
2. Load several sheets of letter-size, plain paper. (Use only
letter-size paper to print the index sheet.) Up to 30 images
are printed on each page, so if there are more than 30
photos on the memory card, you’ll need enough sheets for
all the index pages to be printed.
3. Insert the memory card if it is not already
in the slot (see page 8).
4. Press the Memory Card button one or
more times until the Print Index Sheet
light comes on.
5. Make sure Plain Paper and Letter are
selected.
6. Press the xStart Color button. The On
light flashes, and the CX5000 Series starts
printing the index sheets. (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 yStop button.
Note:
Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left corner of the index
sheet is printed completely so the CX5000 Series can scan it
correctly.
Now follow the instructions in the next section to select
photos and print.
Selecting Photos on the Index Sheet
1. Once you have printed the index sheet, use a dark pen or
pencil to fill in one of the circles beneath each photo you
want to print to indicate how many copies you want (1, 2,
or 3).
Make sure just one circle is filled in for 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.
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 or matte paper at a time (see page 4 for details). You
can load more paper later as necessary to print all your
selected photos.
OK:
No
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5. Make sure the Print From Index Sheet
light is on.
6. Select Plain Paper or Photo Paper
(whichever you loaded). If you select Plain
Paper, your photos print with a white
border. If you select Photo Paper, your
photos print borderless, to the edge of the
paper.
7. Select Letter, 4"x 6", or 5"x 7" for the
paper size.
8. Press the xStart Color button to start
printing.
Note:
If you need to stop printing, press the yStop
button.
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 (Digital Print Order Format) feature.
1. Make sure your CX5000 Series is not connected to your
computer (or your computer is turned off).
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. Insert the memory card (see page 8).
4. Press the Memory Card button until
the Print All/PictBridge light comes on.
Note:
If the memory card does not contain DPOF
information, one copy of all the photos on
the card will be printed.
5. Select Plain Paper or Photo Paper
(whichever you loaded). If you select
Plain Paper, the photos print with a
white border. If you select Photo Paper,
the photos print borderless, to the edge
of the paper.
6. Select Letter, 4"x 6", or 5"x 7" for the
paper size.
7. Press the xStart Color button to start
printing.
Note:
If you need to stop printing, press the yStop button.
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 CX5000 Series. Your
photos must be sized from 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200
pixels.
1. Make sure your CX5000 Series is not printing.
2. Remove any memory cards from slots.
3. Press the Memory Card button until the Print All/
PictBridge light comes on.
4. Load the type of paper you want to use (see page 4). Load
enough sheets for the number of photos you’ll be printing.
5. Press the paper type button to select Photo Paper to print
borderless photos (without a white border). Select Plain
Paper if you want your photos printed with a small white
border.
6. Press the paper size button to select Letter, 4"x 6", or
5"x 7".
7. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the
USB connector on the front of your CX5000 Series.
8. Make sure your camera is turned on.
9. Select the photos you want to print with your camera. Then
adjust any necessary settings and print your photos as
explained in your camera manual.
Note:
If your camera is not supported, a flashing Pappears in the Copies
window, and the bError light and the Print All/PictBridge flash.
Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any camera.
Depending on the CX5000 Series settings and your digital camera
settings, some combinations of paper type, size, and layout may not
be supported. In addition, some of your digital camera settings may
not be reflected in the printed output.

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Scanning
You can use your CX5000 Series 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 12 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.
❏Home Mode previews your image and provides automatic
image adjustments, cropping tools, and preset options for
various types of scans.
❏Professional Mode previews your image and lets you
manually configure your scan settings with a full array of
tools.
Scanning Directly From EPSON Scan
You can scan from any TWAIN-compliant application—such
as ArcSoft PhotoImpression™—using EPSON Scan. Or you
can start EPSON Scan directly from your computer and save
your image to a file.
1. Open the document cover and place your original face-
down on the glass, in the upper left corner.
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. Then open the File menu, choose Import
or Acquire, and select Epson Stylus CX5000 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 (see the next section for
instructions).
If you are in Home or Professional Mode, you see a
different EPSON Scan settings window. You can change
the mode using the Mode selector in the upper right corner.
(For details on using Home or Professional Mode, see the
on-screen User’s Guide.)
5. You see the File Save Settings window:
Choose the location where you want to save your scanned
file and type a name for it in the Prefix box. Select a file
format in the Image Format box.
6. Click OK. The image is scanned and you see its icon in an
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Restoring Color in Faded Photos
Using the Color Restoration feature in EPSON Scan, you can
automatically transform an old, faded, or badly exposed photo
into one with true-to-life color and sharpness as you scan.
1. Place your original photo on the scanner as described on
page 6.
2. Start EPSON Scan. See page 11 for instructions:
3. When the EPSON Scan window appears, do one of the
following, depending on the currently selected scan mode:
❏Home or Professional Mode: go to step 4.
❏Full Auto Mode: click the Customize button, click the
Color Restoration checkbox, and click OK. Continue
with step 9.
4. Select the basic settings for the type of original(s) you are
scanning, then select the destination setting for the way you
will use your image(s). See the on-screen User’s Guide for
instructions.
5. Click the Preview button to preview your image(s), then
select your scan area.
6. Do one of the following to select the Color Restoration
option:
❏Home Mode: Click the Color Restoration checkbox.
❏Professional Mode: Scroll down to the Adjustments
area and click the Color Restoration checkbox.
7. Make any other necessary image adjustments.
8. Size your image as necessary.
9. Click the Scan button to scan and restore the color in your
image(s).
What happens next depends on how you started EPSON
Scan. See the on-screen User’s Guide for details.
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. Follow the
steps below to check the print head nozzles and remaining ink
levels using the control panel.
1. Turn off the CX5000 Series.
2. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder.
3. Press the Bink and On buttons together and hold them
down for about 3 seconds. The CX5000 Series turns on and
prints a test pattern. It also shows the percentage of ink left
in each cartridge:
If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print
head as described below.
Note:
You can also check the ink level using Status Monitor (see the
on-screen User’s Guide).
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 above)
to see if the print head needs cleaning.
Print head
nozzles are clean:
Print head needs
to be cleaned:

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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.
If the red Bink light comes on or flashes, you cannot clean the print
head. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see the
next section).
1. Make sure the CX5000 Series is on and the Bink light is
off.
2. Hold down the Bink button for 3 seconds until the On
light starts flashing. The CX5000 Series runs a head
cleaning cycle and the On light flashes.
Caution:
Never turn off the CX5000 Series while head cleaning is in
progress. You may damage it.
3. When the On light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to
verify that the print head is clean.
4. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint,
run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again.
Note:
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head
three times, turn off the CX5000 Series and wait overnight. This
lets any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head again. If
quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be
old or damaged and needs to be replaced (see the next section).
Tip:
If you do not use your CX5000 Series often, it is a good idea
to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good
print quality.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
❏When the red Bink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges
are low on ink.
❏When the red Bink 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 expended. (You cannot print
when a cartridge is expended.)
When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need
to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality
doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head,
you can replace the cartridge even if it is not low.
Checking the Ink Supply
To check your ink supply, do the following:
❏Windows: Double-click the icon on your taskbar (in the
lower right corner of your screen). You see a window like
the following:
❏Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select
EPSON Printer Utility. Select CX5000 Series in the
printer list, click OK, and select EPSON Status Monitor.
You see a window like this:
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.
Warning:
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
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.
Do not put your hand inside the CX5000 Series or touch any
cartridges during printing.
Click a cartridge
image to display
information
about it.

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Caution:
Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the
ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended
one. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head
and may prevent the CX5000 Series from printing.
Leave the expended 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
CX5000 Series not covered by Epson’s warranty.
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
CX5000 Series. 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.
If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot reinstall
and use the cartridge.
1. Make sure the CX5000 Series is on.
2. Make sure that the document cover is closed, then open the
scanner.
Caution:
Do not open the scanner when the document cover is open.
3. Press and release the Bink button. The On and Bink lights
flash.
Note:
Do not hold down the Bink button for more than 3 seconds or
the printer will start to clean the print head.
If one of the cartridges is low or expended, the CX5000
Series moves that cartridge to the _ink out mark. Go to
step 4.
If no cartridges are low or expended, the ink cartridge
holder moves to the ink replacement position. Go to step 5.
Caution:
Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage the
CX5000 Series. Always press the Bink button to move it.
4. Press the Bink button again.
❏If more than one cartridge is low or expended, the next
cartridge moves to the _ink out mark.
❏Once the CX5000 Series has identified all of the low or
expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to the ink
cartridge replacement position.
5. Open the cartridge cover.

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6. 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.
7. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it
four or five times. Then remove it from the package.
Caution:
Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can
damage the ink cartridge.
8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink
cartridge.
Caution:
If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink
cartridge, print quality may decline or you may not be able to
print.
Do not remove any other seals from the cartridges.
9. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and
push it down until it clicks into place.
10. Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced.
11. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into
place.
12. Close the scanner.
13. Press the Bink button. The CX5000 Series begins charging
ink and the On light starts flashing. This takes about one
minute. When it’s finished, the On light stops flashing and
remains on, and the Bink light goes out.
Caution:
Never turn off the CX5000 Series while the On light is flashing or
you’ll waste ink.
Note:
If the Bink light stays on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not
be installed correctly. Press the Bink button again and reinstall
the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.

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Aligning the Print Head
If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark
horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head.
Note:
Banding may also occur if your cartridges are low on ink or you need
to clean the print head.
1. Turn on the CX5000 Series.
2. Load several sheets of paper.
3. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar
(in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head
Alignment.
Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select
EPSON Print Utility. Select your CX5000 Series in the
printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a vertical
alignment sheet. You see a window like this one:
5. Look at the five sets of patterns in your printout. For each
set, if you see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its
number in the corresponding box on the screen and click
Next.
If you can’t find an aligned pattern, choose the one that’s
closest to being aligned. Click Realignment and then Print
to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step.
6. Click Print to print a black horizontal alignment sheet.
After it’s printed, you see a window like this one:
7. Look at the printout and select the pattern with no gap or
line between the rectangles. Enter the number for that
pattern in the box on the screen and click Next.
If you can’t find an aligned pattern, choose the one that
looks the best. Then click Realignment to print another
alignment sheet and repeat this step.
8. Click Print to print a color horizontal alignment sheet.
After it’s printed, you see a window like this one:
9. Look at the printout and find the pattern with no gap or
line between the rectangles and enter its number in the box
on the screen.
If you can’t find an aligned pattern, choose the one that
looks the best. Then click Realignment to print another
alignment sheet and repeat this step.
10. Click Finish to close the Print Head Alignment Utility.

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Transporting the CX5000 Series
If you need to ship your CX5000 Series, you must prepare it
for transportation by packing it in its original box or one of a
similar size.
1. Turn off the CX5000 Series.
2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and close the paper
support.
3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then
disconnect the USB cable from the CX5000 Series.
4. Open the scanner section and make sure the ink cartridge
holder is in the home position on the right.
5. Secure the ink cartridge holder (print head) to the case with
tape.
Caution:
Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its new
location, but before you turn it on.
6. Close the scanner section, push in the output tray extension,
and close the output tray.
7. Repack the CX5000 Series in the original box using the
protective materials that came with it.
Keep the CX5000 Series level as you transport it.
After transporting the CX5000 Series, remove the tape
securing the print head, plug in the CX5000 Series, and turn
it on. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print
head (see page 12); if output is misaligned, align the print
head (see page 16).
Related Documentation
CPD-21811 Epson Stylus CX5000 Series
Start Here sheet
CPD-21812 Epson Stylus CX5000 Series
Quick Guide
CPD-21813 Epson Stylus CX5000 Series
CD-ROM
(includes on-screen User’s Guide)

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