Epson RX620 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet User manual

RX620
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Contents
Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Copying Text and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Copying a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting a Copy Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making Prints From Slides or Negatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the Document Mat and Film Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Placing 35-mm Slides in the Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Placing 35-mm Film Strips in the Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Scanning and Printing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Restoring Color From Faded Slides, Negatives, and Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Restoring Slides or Negatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Restoring 4 × 6 Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Making Prints From Your Digital Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Compatible Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Inserting Your Camera’s Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Quick Printing of 4 × 6-inch Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Custom Printing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting Your Paper and Making the Correct Paper Type Setting . . . . . 28
Selecting the Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting Special Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using DPOF to Select Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printing From an Index Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting Photos From the Index Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting Your Camera Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cropping a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Scanning to a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Inserting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Scanning a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Scanning Film or Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Removing the Film Holder and Document Mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Placing 35-mm Slides in the Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Placing 35-mm Film Strips in the Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Scanning and Saving to Your Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Saving and Storing Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Copying Photos to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring PhotoStarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Copying Photos to a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Printing Your Stored Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Maintaining Your RX620. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Checking the Ink Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Purchasing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Checking and Cleaning and Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Checking the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setup and Software Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Printing and Copying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Scanning Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Paper Feed Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Miscellaneous Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Scan Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
RX620 Screen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Epson Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Other Software Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
LCD Panel Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Copying
You can use your Epson Stylus®Photo RX620 to copy materials such as
newspaper clippings, scrapbooking elements, and 4 × 6 photos, without using a
computer. Make beautiful color copies of your existing photos—or use the
included film holder to make photo reprints directly from 35-mm slides and
negatives. If you have photos that have become faded over time, you can even
bring them back to life with Color Restoration.
See these sections:
■“Loading Paper” below
■“Copying Text and Graphics” on page 9
■“Copying a Photo” on page 11
■“Making Prints From Slides or Negatives” on page 15
■“Restoring Color From Faded Slides, Negatives, and Photos” on page 20
Loading Paper
Epson®offers an extensive line of specialty papers that provide outstanding results
when used with Epson printers and ink. See the inside back cover for a complete
list of papers that work with your printer. If you need help making a selection, see
the Start Here sheet for some useful tips, or check online at www.epson.com.
Note:
Epson paper is designed to work with Epson printers and ink. If you use different
brands, you may not get the results you expect.
1. Open the output tray.
Output tray

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2. Flip the feeder guard forward.
3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. Load your paper and slide the
edge guide lightly against it.
Never load more sheets than can
fit under the arrow mark on the
edge guide.
Note:
If you’re using special Epson paper, follow any instructions that came with it. For
example, some types of paper should be loaded only one sheet at a time. See your
on-screen Reference Guide for details.
To ensure good results, always:
■Load paper with the printable side up (it’s usually whiter or brighter).
■Check the RX620’s Paper Type setting before printing to make sure it matches the
type of paper you’ve loaded (see page 12).
Feeder guard

Copying Text and Graphics 9
Copying Text and Graphics
Here’s how to copy materials that include a combination of text and graphics. You
can copy black-and-white materials such as books, forms, and newspaper
clippings—or materials with colorful graphic designs such as magazine articles,
school projects, and scrapbooking elements.
Tip:
Plain photocopier paper works well for making everyday copies. For crisper text and
more vivid colors, try Epson Premium Bright White Paper or Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper. These papers provide superior yet affordable results for day-to-day business and
personal printing needs.
1. Press the POn button to turn on the RX620.
1. Load several sheets of letter-size (8.5 ×11 inch) paper, as described on page 7.
2. Open the scanner lid and place your document face-down as shown.
3. Close the scanner lid.
Tip:
If the edges of your original are important, slide the document about 1/8 inch away from
the edges of the glass to ensure that the entire document is copied.
To copy a thick document, such as a book, lift or remove the scanner lid. Make sure
your original lies flat on the glass.
Placeagainstthis
corner of glass

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4. Press the Copy button. You see this screen:
Note:
The RX620 retains the last settings you used, so always check them to make sure
they’re the ones you want to copy with.
5. Check the layout setting at the top of the screen and make sure Borderless
Copy does not appear. You cannot make plain paper copies using a borderless
layout (it’s only for printing on selected types of Epson photo paper).
If necessary, press the Copy Options button and change Copy Layout to a
different option, such as Copy w/Borders. (See page 13 for more layout
options.) Then press OK to apply the new setting.
6. Use the u, d, l, and rbuttons to select these settings:
■Copies: Print from 1 to 99 copies.
■Reduce/Enlarge: Print your scanned material at its original size (Actual)
or adjust it to fit the selected paper size (Auto Fit Page).
■Zoom In/Out: Resize the original by a specific amount (25% to 400%).
■Paper Type: Select Plain.
■Paper Size: Letter is automatically selected. (You can’t change this
setting when plain paper is chosen as the Paper Type.)
■Quality: Make quick copies (Draft) or quality copies of text and graphics
(Text).
7. Press the xColor button (for color copies) or the x B&W button (for black-
and-white copies). Your document is copied.
To cancel a copy job in progress, press the yStop button.
Tip:
If you need to make your copies lighter or darker, press the Copy Options button and
adjust the Copy Density. Press OK when done to apply the setting.
Arrow
buttons
Confirm the
layoutsetting
at the top of
the screen
(see step 5
below)

Copying a Photo 11
Copying a Photo
To print long-lasting photos with a professional finish, choose an Epson paper
specially designed for printing photos. Many different sizes and paper types are
available (see the inside back cover). To print beautiful photos without white
borders around the edges, try using a borderless layout (available only when
printing on 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, and letter-size Epson paper).
1. Load your paper, then place your original on the scanner glass (see page 9).
2. Press the Copy button. You see this screen:
3. Check the layout setting at the top of the screen and make sure it’s the one you
want to use (see pages 13 and 14 for layout options). If you want to print your
photo without white borders, make sure Borderless Copy is shown.
If necessary, press the Copy Options button and change Copy Layout to the
desired setting. Then press OK to apply the setting.
4. Use the u, d, l, and rbuttons to select these settings:
■Copies: Print from 1 to 99 copies.
■Reduce/Enlarge: For borderless printing, select Auto Fit Page.
Otherwise, select Actual to print your photo at its original size; or resize
the image to fit various common paper sizes:
■Zoom In/Out: Resize the original by a specific amount (25% to 400%).
Letter !4 × 6 Letter !5 × 7 4 × 6 !8 × 10
4 × 6 !Letter 5 × 7 !Letter 8 × 10 !5 × 7
Arrow
buttons
Confirm the
layoutsetting
at the top of
the screen
(see step 3
below)

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■Paper Type: Select the setting for the type of paper you’ve loaded:
■Paper Size: Select the size of paper you’ve loaded.
■Quality: Select Photo or Best Photo.
5. Press the xColor button. Your photo is printed.
To cancel printing, press the yStop button.
Tip:
For best results, press the xColor button even if you’re printing black-and-white
photos. Color inks can be combined for improved results over black ink alone.
If you need to make your prints lighter or darker, press the Copy Options button
and adjust the Copy Density. Press OK when done to apply the setting.
If you’ve loaded this paper . . . Select this setting
Plain paper
Epson Premium Bright White Paper
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper
Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
Plain
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Photo Stickers®
Epson Ink Jet Transparencies
Prem. Glossy
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper
Epson All-Purpose Glossy Paper
Epson Glossy Photo Greeting Cards
Glossy Photo
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper SemiGloss
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper Prem. Luster
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper
PremierArtTM Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson
Matte
Epson ColorLife®Photo Paper
Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper Color Life

Selecting a Copy Layout 13
Selecting a Copy Layout
Whether you’re copying a newspaper clipping or a photograph, your RX620 lets
you print your copies using a variety of layouts.
1. After pressing the Copy button, press the Copy Options button. You see this
screen:
2. Use the u, d, l, and rbuttons to choose one of these layout options, then
press OK.
Copy Layout setting Result
Copy w/Borders
Copies your original with a standard
0.12-inch (3 mm) margin
Borderless*
Copies your original to the edges of
4x6-,5x7-,8x10-inch,orletter-size
paper (your photo is slightly cropped
at the edges)
Small Margins
Copies your original with a
0.06-inch (1.5 mm) border
around the edges
Repeat
Prints a photo multiple times on one
sheet; select 4, 9, or 16 photos per
sheet, or Auto to print a photo as
many times as will fit

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* Borderless copying is available only when you’re using Epson paper in the sizes
listed. If you notice reduced print quality at the bottom of your print, try using a
layout with borders.
2-up
Copies two originals onto one sheet
4-up
Copies four originals onto one sheet
Poster
Prints your original on separate sheets
(4, 9, or 16) that you can paste
together to make a large poster
Multi Photo
Copies multiple photos at once and
makes a separate print for each one
(follow the instructions on the RX620
screen); also provides color
restoration (see page 20)
Mirror
Copies a mirror image of your photo
onto transfer paper so that you can
iron it onto a shirt or other cloth article
Wallet Photo
Prints nine wallet-size copies of the
photo on the page
Copy Layout setting Result

Making Prints From Slides or Negatives 15
Making Prints From Slides or Negatives
You can use the film holder that came with your Stylus Photo RX620 to scan
35-mm slides or strips of negative and positive film. To get professional results that
look and feel like traditional photos, try one of these special Epson papers:
■Premium Glossy Photo Paper—available in sizes perfect for displaying in your
photo album or sharing with family and friends
■ColorLife Photo Paper—lets you create framable, fade-resistant portraits with
a beautiful satin finish
Removing the Document Mat and Film Holder
1. Open the scanner lid and
remove the document mat.
2. If you’ve stored the film
holder in the scanner lid,
remove it as shown.
3. Place your film in the holder as described on the following pages.

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Placing 35-mm Slides in the Holder
1. Fit the holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the rear edge of the glass.
Make sure the cutouts for 35-mm slides are in the middle of the glass (not at
the rear edge) to align them with the fluorescent lamp when you close the lid.
2. Place your slides in the film holder as shown.
Note:
The photos should be mirror-imaged when viewed from overhead. (The shinier
side faces down; the duller side faces up.)
To avoid unnecessary cropping of your photos, always place your slides with the
wider part of the film width-wise on the glass (in landscape orientation).
Continue with the steps on page 18 to scan and print your photos.
Cutouts for slides
are in middle of glass
Fluorescent lamp

Making Prints From Slides or Negatives 17
Placing 35-mm Film Strips in the Holder
1. Remove the film strip cover.
2. Slide your film strip into the holder.
Note:
The photos should be mirror-imaged when viewed from overhead. (The shinier
side faces down; the duller side faces up.)
3. Replace the film strip cover.
4. Fit the holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the rear edge of the glass.
Make sure the film strip is in the middle of the glass (not at the rear edge) to
align it with the fluorescent lamp when you close the lid.
Continue with the steps in the next section to scan and print your photos.
Film strip is in
middle of glass
Fluorescent lamp

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Scanning and Printing Your Photos
1. Close the scanner lid.
2. Press the Copy Slide/Neg button.
Note:
Do not press the Copy button, or the film holder will be printed instead of the film.
3. Select Custom Print, then press OK. You see this screen:
4. If you’re scanning slides, select Positive Color Film (Slide). If you’re
scanning a film strip, select one of these options:
■Negative Color Film (used in most cases)
■Negative B&W Film
■Positive Color Film (Strip)
Press OK after making your selection.
Select
film type

Making Prints From Slides or Negatives 19
The RX620 displays your first photo on its screen:
5. Use the land rbuttons to preview each of your remaining photos.
6. While a photo is being displayed, use the uand dbuttons to select how
many copies of it you’d like to make.
7. When you’re done selecting all the photos you want to print, press OK.
8. On the next screen, use the u, d, l, and rbuttons to make these settings:
■Paper Type: Select the setting for the type of paper you’ve loaded
(see page 12).
■Paper Size: Select the size of paper you’ve loaded.
■Quality: Select Photo or Best Photo.
■Restoration: Turn on to restore color to faded slides or negatives
(see page 20).
■Layout: If you want to print without white borders around the edges,
choose Borderless. Otherwise choose With Border.
Note:
Borderless printing is available only for Epson papers in these sizes: 4 × 6-inch,
5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, and letter-size.
Whether you print with or without borders, your photos will be slightly cropped
because 35-mm film has different proportions than those of the paper you’re
printing on.
9. Press the xColor button to begin printing your photos.
To cancel printing, press the yStop button.
Tip:
For best results, press the xColor button even if you’re printing black-and-white
photos. Color inks can be combined for improved results over black ink alone.

20 Copying
Restoring Color From Faded Slides,
Negatives, and Photos
If you have slides, negatives, or 4 × 6-inch photos that have become faded over
time, you can restore their color with Color Restoration.
Restoring Slides or Negatives
To restore color from faded slides or negatives,
follow the instructions on page 15 to place your
film on the scanner and adjust the settings for the
type of paper you’ve loaded.
Before printing, make sure Restoration is set to
On, as shown.
Restoring 4 × 6 Photos
Follow these steps to restore faded 4 × 6-inch photos. You’ll need to have some
4 × 6-inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper before starting. You can place two
photos on the scanner at once; a separate print will be made of each photo.
1. Place one or two photos on the scanner glass, aligning them with the edges of
the glass as shown.
Note:
If the edges of your original are important, slide the document about 1/8 inch away
from the edges of the glass to ensure that the entire document is copied.