Epson Stylus CX6000 Series User manual

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Epson Stylus CX6000 Series 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
Control panel
(button and lights)
Scanner
Ink cartridges
Paper support
Paper
thickness
lever
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 port
AC 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 bits (input) 24 bits (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: 18.2 inches (463 mm)
Depth: 13.9 inches (354 mm)
Height: 7.7 inches (196 mm)
Weight 15.2 lb (6.9 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. 0.3 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
Envelopes

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Memory Card Slots
Compatible CompactFlash™
memory cards Memory Stick™
Memory Stick PRO™
Memory Stick Duo™*
Memory Stick PRO Duo™*
MagicGate®Memory Stick
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.
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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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 CX6000 Series.
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.
Positioning Multiple Photos
You can copy or scan two or more photos at the same time.
Make sure each photo is larger than 1.2 × 1.6 inches
(30 × 40 mm) and leave room between them.
1. Place your photos as shown here.
2. Place each photo about 0.2 inch (5 mm) away from the
edge of the document table and away from adjacent photos.
Follow the steps on page 8 to copy your photos.
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 CX6000 Series is turned on.
2. Place the document on the glass as described on page 6.
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 rCopy button to select
100%, if necessary. If you want your
copies automatically reduced or
enlarged to fit the loaded paper size,
press the rCopy button until the
Fit to Page light comes on.
5. Press the uor dbutton to select the
number of copies.
6. Press the lor rbutton to select
Color or B&W (black and white)
copies.
7. Press the paper type button to select
Plain Paper. The light indicates
which type is selected.
8. Press the paper size button to select Letter.
0.2 inch
(5 mm)

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9. Press the x Start button to begin copying. The On light
flashes and after a moment the CX6000 Series starts
printing.
If you need to stop copying, press the yStop/
Clear Settings 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 CX6000 Series is turned on.
2. Place a photo on the glass as described on page 6, or place
multiple photos as described on page 7. 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 Photo button.
5. Press the lor rbutton to select
Restoration On to automatically
restore the colors in faded photos as
you copy. If your photos are not
faded, select Restoration Off.
6. Press the x Start button to scan and
preview your photos on the photo
viewer screen.
7. Press the lor rbutton to view your photos.
8. Press the uor dbutton to select the number of copies you
want of each photo.
9. Press the paper type button to select Photo Paper or Matte
Paper to print borderless photos (without a white border).
Select Plain Paper if you want your photos printed with an
0.06-inch border.
10. Press the paper size button to select 4"x6", 5"x7", or Letter.
Your photo will be automatically sized to fit on the size of
paper you select.
11. Press the x Start button to print your photos. The On
light flashes and after a moment the CX6000 Series starts
printing.
If you need to stop copying, press the yStop/Clear Settings
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 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 up to 100 sheets of plain letter-size paper (see page 4
if you need instructions).
2. Place your document or photo on the glass as described on
page 6. Be sure to close the document cover.
3. Press the Setup/Utilities button.
4. Press the lor rbutton to select Press Start to adjust the
copy quality.
5. Press the x Start button.
6. Press the uor dbutton to select Draft.
7. Press the x Start button to save your setting.
8. Press the paper type button to select Plain Paper.
9. Press the paper size button to select Letter.
10. Press the Setup/Utilities button to return to Copy mode.
11. Press the x Start button to make a draft copy.
Before copying other documents or photos, press the Setup/
Utilities button and change the copy quality setting back to
either Normal or Photo.
Printing From a Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card
1. Make sure the CX6000 Series is turned on.
Note:
When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the
CX6000 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 CX6000 Series,
just cancel the operation and close the screen.
2. Open the memory card door.

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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
4. Close the memory card door. Now you can:
❏View your photos on the photo viewer screen and print
them (see the next section)
❏Print an index sheet so you can select which photos to
print (see the next column)
❏Print all the photos on the card (see page 10)
❏Print photos pre-selected on your camera using DPOF
(see page 10)
❏Print the date your photos were taken on the photos
(see page 11)
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 CX6000 Series while the
memory card access light is flashing; you may lose data on the
card.
Selecting Photos from the Screen
You can view the photos on your memory card on the photo
viewer screen and select them for printing.
1. Make sure your CX6000 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 or matte paper at a time (see page 4). You can load
more paper later as necessary to print all your selected
photos.
3. Insert the memory card (see
page 8).
4. Press the CMemory Card
button until the Select
Photos light comes on.
5. Press the lor rbutton to
view the first photos you
want to print.
6. Press the uor dbutton to
select the number of prints
you want.
7. Continue pressing the lor rbutton to view other photos
you want to print and press the uor dbutton to select the
number of prints you want of each photo.
8. Select Photo Paper, Matte Paper, or Plain Paper
(whichever you loaded).
Note:
If you select Plain Paper,your photos print with a white border.
If you select Photo Paper or Matte Paper, your photos print
borderless, to the edge of the paper.
9. Select Letter, 4"x6", or 5"x7" for the paper size.
10. Press the xStart button to start printing.
Note:
If you need to stop printing, press the yStop/Clear Settings
button.
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 CX6000 Series automatically print the selected photos.
1. Make sure your CX6000 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.
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
Memory
Card
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3. Insert the memory card if it is not
already in the slot (see page 8).
4. Press the CMemory Card button
until Press Start to print an index
sheet appears on the photo viewer
screen.
5. Make sure Plain Paper and Letter are
selected.
6. Press the xStart button. The On light
flashes, and the CX6000 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/
Clear Settings button.
Note:
Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left corner of the index
sheet is printed completely so the CX6000 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.
5. Press the CMemory Card button
until the Print from Index Sheet
screen appears.
6. Select Photo Paper, Matte Paper, or
Plain Paper (whichever you loaded).
7. If you select Plain Paper,your photos
print with a white border. If you
select Photo Paper or Matte Paper,
your photos print borderless, to the
edge of the paper.
8. Select Letter, 4"x6", or 5"x7" for the
paper size.
9. Press the xStart button to start
printing.
Note:
If you need to stop printing, press the yStop/Clear Settings
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 CX6000 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 or matte paper at a time (see page 4). You can load
more paper later as necessary to print all your photos.
3. Insert the memory card (see page 8).
OK:
No
good:

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4. Press the CMemory Card button
until the Print All/PictBridge light
comes on.
5. If your memory card contains DPOF
information, you see DPOF on the
photo viewer screen.
6. Select Photo Paper, Matte Paper, or
Plain Paper (whichever you loaded).
7. If you select Plain Paper,your
photos print with a white border. If
you select Photo Paper or Matte
Paper, your photos print borderless,
to the edge of the paper.
8. Select Letter, 4"x6", or 5"x7" for
paper size.
9. Press the xStart button to start printing.
Note:
If the memory card does not contain DPOF information, one copy
of all the photos on the card will be printed.
If you need to stop printing, press the yStop/Clear Settings
button.
Printing the Date on Photos
You can print the date that your photos were taken on the
corner of the photo.
Note:
The date printed on your photos is the date your photo was taken, not
when it was printed.
1. Make sure your CX6000 Series is not connected to your
computer (or your computer is turned off).
2. Load the type of paper you want to use (see page 4). You
can load more paper later as necessary to print all your
photos.
3. Insert the memory card (see page 8).
4. Press the Setup/Utilities button.
5. Press the lor rbutton to select Press Start to add a date
to photos.
6. Press the xStart button.
7. Press the u or d button to select the date format you want
to print.
❏yyyy.mm.dd (2006.06.16)
❏mmm.dd.yyyy (Jun.16.2006)
❏dd.mmm.yyyy (16.Jun.2006)
8. Press the xStart button.
9. Press the Setup/Utilities button to return to memory card
mode.
Follow the steps in one of the previous sections to print your
photos.
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 CX6000 Series. Your
photos must be sized from 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200
pixels.
1. Make sure your CX6000 Series is not printing.
2. Remove any memory cards from slots.
3. Load the type of paper you want to use (see page 4). Load
enough sheets for the number of photos you’ll be printing.
4. Press the paper type button to select Photo Paper or Matte
Paper to print borderless photos (without a white border).
Select Plain Paper if you want your photos printed with a
small white border.
5. Press the paper size button to select Letter, 4"x 6", or
5"x 7".
6. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the
USB connector on the front of your CX6000 Series.
7. Make sure your camera is turned on.
8. The Print All/PictBridge light on the CX6000 Series turns
on and one of these screens appears on the photo viewer
screen.
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.

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Note:
If your camera is not compatible with PictBridge or USB DIRECT-
PRINT, you see a screen like the one below. Epson cannot
guarantee the compatibility of any camera.
Depending on the CX6000 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.
Scanning
You can use your CX6000 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 13 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).
You can scan multiple photos at the same time (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 CX6000 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
open folder.

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Restoring Color in Faded Photos
You can automatically transform an old, faded, or badly
exposed color photo into one with true-to-life color and
sharpness as you scan. Look for the Color Restoration option
in EPSON Scan’s Full Auto, Home, and Professional Mode
screens:
1. Place your original photo on the scanner as described on
page 6.
2. Start EPSON Scan. See page 12 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. Press the Setup/Utilities button.
2. Press the lor rbutton to select Press Start to check ink
nozzles.
3. Press the xStart button to print the nozzle check pattern.
If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print
head as described on page 14.
Note:
You can also check the ink level using Status Monitor (see the
on-screen User’s Guide).
Print head
nozzles are clean:
Print head needs
to be cleaned:

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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.
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 message on the photo viewer screen shows that a cartridge is
expended, you cannot clean the print head. In this case, replace the
appropriate ink cartridge first (see the next section).
1. Make sure the CX6000 Series is on but not printing.
2. Press the Setup/Utilities button.
3. Press the lor rbutton to select Press Start to clean the
print head.
4. Press the x Start button to start cleaning. The CX6000
Series runs a head cleaning cycle and the On light flashes.
Caution:
Never turn off the CX6000 Series while head cleaning is in
progress. You may damage it.
5. When the On light stops flashing, run a nozzle check
(as described in the previous section) to verify that the print
head is clean.
6. 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 CX6000 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 CX6000 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
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status
When an ink cartridge is low, the icon shown below is
displayed on the photo viewer screen:
When printing or copying, a bar showing which ink cartridge
is low is displayed next to the low ink icon:
When an ink cartridge is expended, the following photo
viewer screen is displayed:
To check ink cartridge status anytime, follow these steps:
1. Press the Setup/Utilities button.
2. Press the lor rbutton to select Press Start to check ink
levels.
3. Press the xStart button. The
photo viewer screen displays your
approximate ink levels.
Note:
If a cartridge is more than six months
old, print quality may decline. If
necessary, try cleaning the print head
(see the previous section). If printouts
still do not look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge.
Caution:
Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a
replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may
dry out.
Low ink
icon
Low ink
icon and
bar
Expended
cartridge

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Checking the Ink Supply
To check your ink supply, do the following:
❏Windows: Double-click the printer 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 CX6000 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 CX6000 Series or touch any
cartridges during printing.
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 CX6000 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
CX6000 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
CX6000 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 CX6000 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. Check the photo viewer screen to determine which cartridge
needs to be replaced. Then do one of the following:
❏If the ink cartridge is expended, press the xStart
button.
❏If the cartridge is low on ink or you are replacing an old
cartridge, press the Setup/Utilities button. Press the
lor rbutton to select Press Start to change
cartridges. Then press the x Start button.
4. Press the x Start button again.
Click a cartridge
image to display
information
about it.

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5. Open the cartridge cover.
Caution:
Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is
moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement
position.
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 x Start button. The CX6000 Series charges ink
for about one minute and displays Charging Ink on the
photo viewer screen until charging is finished.
Caution:
Never turn off the CX6000 Series while the Charging Ink
message is displayed or you’ll waste ink.
If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot
reinstall and use the cartridge.

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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 CX6000 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 CX6000 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.
10. 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.
11. Click Finish to close the Print Head Alignment Utility.

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Transporting the CX6000 Series
If you need to ship your CX6000 Series, you must prepare it
for transportation by packing it in its original box or one of a
similar size.
1. Turn off the CX6000 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 CX6000 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 CX6000 Series in the original box using the
protective materials that came with it.
Keep the CX6000 Series level as you transport it.
After transporting the CX6000 Series, remove the tape
securing the print head, plug in the CX6000 Series, and turn
it on. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print
head (see page 14); if output is misaligned, align the print
head (see page 17).
Related Documentation
CPD-21814 Epson Stylus CX6000 Series
Start Here sheet
CPD-21815 Epson Stylus CX6000 Series
Quick Guide
CPD-21816 Epson Stylus CX6000 Series
CD-ROM
(includes on-screen User’s Guide)