Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Instruction Manual

1Insert the paper support into the two slots on the back of the RX600.
2Open the output tray.
3Flip the feeder guard forward.
4Place a stack of paper in the top
of the RX600, between the edge
guides and beneath their tabs.
Then slide the left edge guide
against the paper, but not
too tightly.
5Flip the feeder guard back over the
stack of paper.
Note: If you don’t flip the feeder
guard back, your paper may jam.
Load Paper
7
1Slide the document mat handle to the left and remove the document mat.
2To store the film holder behind the mat, hold it so the labeling faces
out and insert the tabs in the notches inside the scanner lid.
3Place the tabs on the right side of the document mat in the notches
inside the scanner lid. Then place the handle on the left inside its
notch and slide the mat to the right to lock it in place.
4Close the scanner lid.
1Make sure you have all the parts shown here. If any parts are missing,
contact Epson®as described on the back of this sheet.
2Remove all the tape, foam, and protective plastic from the top
of the RX600.
Unpack
Store the Film Holder
1
3
Paper support Software
CD-ROM
How to Copy
and Print
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
Ink cartridges
(6 total)
4043426-00 Printed in XXX
Turn over
Unlock the Scanner
!
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
CPD-17415
4048047-00
XXX
Epson Stylus®Photo RX600
Start
Here
Start
Here
2
1Open the scanner lid.
2Remove the white instruction sheet covering the scanner glass.
3Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked position.
Caution: You must unlock the scanner, or it won’t work.
1Lift up the entire scanner unit
using the handles on the side.
2Remove the clear plastic
sheet inside.
3Remove the orange plastic print head lock and store it in the
storage area.
Caution: You must remove the orange print head lock or the
RX600 won’t work.
4Close the scanner unit.
5Connect the short cable leading from
the scanner lid to the round TPU
connector on the back of the RX600.
Position the connector as shown here
before pushing it in. Don’t force it in.
Unlock the Printer
4
Film holder
User’s Guide
1Plug the RX600 into a grounded
electrical outlet. Do not connect
the USB cable yet.
2Press and hold the On button until
the Mode and Setup lights flash.
Plug In and Turn On
5
1Press the Color button on the front
of the RX600. The print head moves
into loading position.
2Lift up the entire scanner unit.
Install Ink Cartridges
6
3Open the cartridge cover by pulling it toward you.
4Remove the ink cartridges from their packages.
Caution: You must install all the cartridges
and leave them installed for all types of printing.
To avoid damaging the RX600, never move the
print head by hand.
5Lower each cartridge into the holder marked
with the corresponding color.
6Press down on each cartridge until it clicks
into place. Then close the ink cartridge cover
until it clicks into place.
Caution: Don’t force the cartridge cover
closed. If it doesn’t close easily, open it and
make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated.
7Lower the scanner unit.
The RX600 begins charging the ink
delivery system.
Charging takes about 2 minutes. Initial
charge appears on the RX600 screen.
Caution: Don’t turn the RX600 off while
you see the Initial charge message or
you’ll waste ink.
continue
Notches

1Insert the paper support into the two slots on the back of the RX600.
2Open the output tray.
3Flip the feeder guard forward.
4Place a stack of paper in the top
of the RX600, between the edge
guides and beneath their tabs.
Then slide the left edge guide
against the paper, but not
too tightly.
5Flip the feeder guard back over the
stack of paper.
Note: If you don’t flip the feeder
guard back, your paper may jam.
Load Paper
7
1Slide the document mat handle to the left and remove the document mat.
2To store the film holder behind the mat, hold it so the labeling faces
out and insert the tabs in the notches inside the scanner lid.
3Place the tabs on the right side of the document mat in the notches
inside the scanner lid. Then place the handle on the left inside its
notch and slide the mat to the right to lock it in place.
4Close the scanner lid.
1Make sure you have all the parts shown here. If any parts are missing,
contact Epson®as described on the back of this sheet.
2Remove all the tape, foam, and protective plastic from the top
of the RX600.
Unpack
Store the Film Holder
1
3
Paper support Software
CD-ROM
How to Copy
and Print
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
Ink cartridges
(6 total)
4043426-00 Printed in XXX
Turn over
Unlock the Scanner
!
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
CPD-17415
4048047-00
XXX
Epson Stylus®Photo RX600
Start
Here
Start
Here
2
1Open the scanner lid.
2Remove the white instruction sheet covering the scanner glass.
3Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked position.
Caution: You must unlock the scanner, or it won’t work.
1Lift up the entire scanner unit
using the handles on the side.
2Remove the clear plastic
sheet inside.
3Remove the orange plastic print head lock and store it in the
storage area.
Caution: You must remove the orange print head lock or the
RX600 won’t work.
4Close the scanner unit.
5Connect the short cable leading from
the scanner lid to the round TPU
connector on the back of the RX600.
Position the connector as shown here
before pushing it in. Don’t force it in.
Unlock the Printer
4
Film holder
User’s Guide
1Plug the RX600 into a grounded
electrical outlet. Do not connect
the USB cable yet.
2Press and hold the On button until
the Mode and Setup lights flash.
Plug In and Turn On
5
1Press the Color button on the front
of the RX600. The print head moves
into loading position.
2Lift up the entire scanner unit.
Install Ink Cartridges
6
3Open the cartridge cover by pulling it toward you.
4Remove the ink cartridges from their packages.
Caution: You must install all the cartridges
and leave them installed for all types of printing.
To avoid damaging the RX600, never move the
print head by hand.
5Lower each cartridge into the holder marked
with the corresponding color.
6Press down on each cartridge until it clicks
into place. Then close the ink cartridge cover
until it clicks into place.
Caution: Don’t force the cartridge cover
closed. If it doesn’t close easily, open it and
make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated.
7Lower the scanner unit.
The RX600 begins charging the ink
delivery system.
Charging takes about 2 minutes. Initial
charge appears on the RX600 screen.
Caution: Don’t turn the RX600 off while
you see the Initial charge message or
you’ll waste ink.
continue
Notches

1Insert the paper support into the two slots on the back of the RX600.
2Open the output tray.
3Flip the feeder guard forward.
4Place a stack of paper in the top
of the RX600, between the edge
guides and beneath their tabs.
Then slide the left edge guide
against the paper, but not
too tightly.
5Flip the feeder guard back over the
stack of paper.
Note: If you don’t flip the feeder
guard back, your paper may jam.
Load Paper
7
1Slide the document mat handle to the left and remove the document mat.
2To store the film holder behind the mat, hold it so the labeling faces
out and insert the tabs in the notches inside the scanner lid.
3Place the tabs on the right side of the document mat in the notches
inside the scanner lid. Then place the handle on the left inside its
notch and slide the mat to the right to lock it in place.
4Close the scanner lid.
1Make sure you have all the parts shown here. If any parts are missing,
contact Epson®as described on the back of this sheet.
2Remove all the tape, foam, and protective plastic from the top
of the RX600.
Unpack
Store the Film Holder
1
3
Paper support Software
CD-ROM
How to Copy
and Print
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
Ink cartridges
(6 total)
4043426-00 Printed in XXX
Turn over
Unlock the Scanner
!
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
CPD-17415
4048047-00
XXX
Epson Stylus®Photo RX600
Start
Here
Start
Here
2
1Open the scanner lid.
2Remove the white instruction sheet covering the scanner glass.
3Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked position.
Caution: You must unlock the scanner, or it won’t work.
1Lift up the entire scanner unit
using the handles on the side.
2Remove the clear plastic
sheet inside.
3Remove the orange plastic print head lock and store it in the
storage area.
Caution: You must remove the orange print head lock or the
RX600 won’t work.
4Close the scanner unit.
5Connect the short cable leading from
the scanner lid to the round TPU
connector on the back of the RX600.
Position the connector as shown here
before pushing it in. Don’t force it in.
Unlock the Printer
4
Film holder
User’s Guide
1Plug the RX600 into a grounded
electrical outlet. Do not connect
the USB cable yet.
2Press and hold the On button until
the Mode and Setup lights flash.
Plug In and Turn On
5
1Press the Color button on the front
of the RX600. The print head moves
into loading position.
2Lift up the entire scanner unit.
Install Ink Cartridges
6
3Open the cartridge cover by pulling it toward you.
4Remove the ink cartridges from their packages.
Caution: You must install all the cartridges
and leave them installed for all types of printing.
To avoid damaging the RX600, never move the
print head by hand.
5Lower each cartridge into the holder marked
with the corresponding color.
6Press down on each cartridge until it clicks
into place. Then close the ink cartridge cover
until it clicks into place.
Caution: Don’t force the cartridge cover
closed. If it doesn’t close easily, open it and
make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated.
7Lower the scanner unit.
The RX600 begins charging the ink
delivery system.
Charging takes about 2 minutes. Initial
charge appears on the RX600 screen.
Caution: Don’t turn the RX600 off while
you see the Initial charge message or
you’ll waste ink.
continue
Notches

1Insert the paper support into the two slots on the back of the RX600.
2Open the output tray.
3Flip the feeder guard forward.
4Place a stack of paper in the top
of the RX600, between the edge
guides and beneath their tabs.
Then slide the left edge guide
against the paper, but not
too tightly.
5Flip the feeder guard back over the
stack of paper.
Note: If you don’t flip the feeder
guard back, your paper may jam.
Load Paper
7
1Slide the document mat handle to the left and remove the document mat.
2To store the film holder behind the mat, hold it so the labeling faces
out and insert the tabs in the notches inside the scanner lid.
3Place the tabs on the right side of the document mat in the notches
inside the scanner lid. Then place the handle on the left inside its
notch and slide the mat to the right to lock it in place.
4Close the scanner lid.
1Make sure you have all the parts shown here. If any parts are missing,
contact Epson®as described on the back of this sheet.
2Remove all the tape, foam, and protective plastic from the top
of the RX600.
Unpack
Store the Film Holder
1
3
Paper support Software
CD-ROM
How to Copy
and Print
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
Ink cartridges
(6 total)
4043426-00 Printed in XXX
Turn over
Unlock the Scanner
!
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
CPD-17415
4048047-00
XXX
Epson Stylus®Photo RX600
Start
Here
Start
Here
2
1Open the scanner lid.
2Remove the white instruction sheet covering the scanner glass.
3Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked position.
Caution: You must unlock the scanner, or it won’t work.
1Lift up the entire scanner unit
using the handles on the side.
2Remove the clear plastic
sheet inside.
3Remove the orange plastic print head lock and store it in the
storage area.
Caution: You must remove the orange print head lock or the
RX600 won’t work.
4Close the scanner unit.
5Connect the short cable leading from
the scanner lid to the round TPU
connector on the back of the RX600.
Position the connector as shown here
before pushing it in. Don’t force it in.
Unlock the Printer
4
Film holder
User’s Guide
1Plug the RX600 into a grounded
electrical outlet. Do not connect
the USB cable yet.
2Press and hold the On button until
the Mode and Setup lights flash.
Plug In and Turn On
5
1Press the Color button on the front
of the RX600. The print head moves
into loading position.
2Lift up the entire scanner unit.
Install Ink Cartridges
6
3Open the cartridge cover by pulling it toward you.
4Remove the ink cartridges from their packages.
Caution: You must install all the cartridges
and leave them installed for all types of printing.
To avoid damaging the RX600, never move the
print head by hand.
5Lower each cartridge into the holder marked
with the corresponding color.
6Press down on each cartridge until it clicks
into place. Then close the ink cartridge cover
until it clicks into place.
Caution: Don’t force the cartridge cover
closed. If it doesn’t close easily, open it and
make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated.
7Lower the scanner unit.
The RX600 begins charging the ink
delivery system.
Charging takes about 2 minutes. Initial
charge appears on the RX600 screen.
Caution: Don’t turn the RX600 off while
you see the Initial charge message or
you’ll waste ink.
continue
Notches

1Insert the paper support into the two slots on the back of the RX600.
2Open the output tray.
3Flip the feeder guard forward.
4Place a stack of paper in the top
of the RX600, between the edge
guides and beneath their tabs.
Then slide the left edge guide
against the paper, but not
too tightly.
5Flip the feeder guard back over the
stack of paper.
Note: If you don’t flip the feeder
guard back, your paper may jam.
Load Paper
7
1Slide the document mat handle to the left and remove the document mat.
2To store the film holder behind the mat, hold it so the labeling faces
out and insert the tabs in the notches inside the scanner lid.
3Place the tabs on the right side of the document mat in the notches
inside the scanner lid. Then place the handle on the left inside its
notch and slide the mat to the right to lock it in place.
4Close the scanner lid.
1Make sure you have all the parts shown here. If any parts are missing,
contact Epson®as described on the back of this sheet.
2Remove all the tape, foam, and protective plastic from the top
of the RX600.
Unpack
Store the Film Holder
1
3
Paper support Software
CD-ROM
How to Copy
and Print
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
Ink cartridges
(6 total)
4043426-00 Printed in XXX
Turn over
Unlock the Scanner
!
Epson Stylus Photo RX600
CPD-17415
4048047-00
XXX
Epson Stylus®Photo RX600
Start
Here
Start
Here
2
1Open the scanner lid.
2Remove the white instruction sheet covering the scanner glass.
3Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked position.
Caution: You must unlock the scanner, or it won’t work.
1Lift up the entire scanner unit
using the handles on the side.
2Remove the clear plastic
sheet inside.
3Remove the orange plastic print head lock and store it in the
storage area.
Caution: You must remove the orange print head lock or the
RX600 won’t work.
4Close the scanner unit.
5Connect the short cable leading from
the scanner lid to the round TPU
connector on the back of the RX600.
Position the connector as shown here
before pushing it in. Don’t force it in.
Unlock the Printer
4
Film holder
User’s Guide
1Plug the RX600 into a grounded
electrical outlet. Do not connect
the USB cable yet.
2Press and hold the On button until
the Mode and Setup lights flash.
Plug In and Turn On
5
1Press the Color button on the front
of the RX600. The print head moves
into loading position.
2Lift up the entire scanner unit.
Install Ink Cartridges
6
3Open the cartridge cover by pulling it toward you.
4Remove the ink cartridges from their packages.
Caution: You must install all the cartridges
and leave them installed for all types of printing.
To avoid damaging the RX600, never move the
print head by hand.
5Lower each cartridge into the holder marked
with the corresponding color.
6Press down on each cartridge until it clicks
into place. Then close the ink cartridge cover
until it clicks into place.
Caution: Don’t force the cartridge cover
closed. If it doesn’t close easily, open it and
make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated.
7Lower the scanner unit.
The RX600 begins charging the ink
delivery system.
Charging takes about 2 minutes. Initial
charge appears on the RX600 screen.
Caution: Don’t turn the RX600 off while
you see the Initial charge message or
you’ll waste ink.
continue
Notches

Here’s where to look for answers:
How to Copy and Print
Quick steps for copying and printing without your computer.
Epson Stylus Photo RX600 User’s Guide
Comprehensive instructions for everything you can do with
the RX600.
On-screen Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Reference Guide
Additional details about your RX600. Double-click the SPRX600 Reference
Guide icon on your desktop.
On-screen Help in your software programs
Click Help or ?when it appears on the screen for help with your software.
Epson Technical Support (for the RX600 and Epson Scan)
•World Wide Web
http://support.epson.com
•Automated Telephone Services
To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call
[phone]. Your Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70520.
Use this code to quickly select your product in SoundAdvice.
•To speak to a Technical Support Representative
Dial [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM,
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Software Technical Support
Software Telephone Internet/E-mail
Epson Smart [phone] www.newsoftinc.com
Panel [email protected]
ArcSoft [phone] www.arcsoft.com
PhotoImpression 8:30 AM to [e-mail]
5:30 PM, PT
Monday–Friday
ABBYY [phone] www.abbyyusa.com
FineReader Sprint [e-mail]
Any Questions?
Install Software and
Connect to Your Computer
The software works with Windows®98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh®
OS 9 and OS X 10.2 and later.
Windows
1Make sure the RX600 is not
connected to your computer.
Then turn on your computer.
Note: If your RX600 is turned on
and connected, you may see
several New Hardware screens.
Click Cancel on each of these
screens and disconnect the RX600.
You can’t install your software
that way.
2Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your CD-ROM
or DVD drive.
Note: If you’re using Windows XP and you
see a message asking what to do with your
CD, click Cancel.
3When you see this screen, click Install:
If this screen doesn’t appear,
do the following:
Windows XP: Click Start >
My Computer. Then double-click
the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
For Windows 98/Me/2000:
Double-click My Computer.
Then double-click the EPSON
CD-ROM icon.
4Read and agree to the license
agreement to continue.
You see this screen and the installer
begins copying several software
programs to your computer:
5When you see this screen, connect
the USB cable extending from the
RX600 to any open USB port on your
computer. Several messages appear
on the screen. Wait for all the screens
to disappear.
Note: If the blue USB screen doesn’t disappear, make sure the RX600
is turned on and securely connected to your computer. If you see a
message about a Hi-speed device plugged into a non-Hi-speed hub,
close the message screen.
6When you see a message that you
have successfully installed the
RX600 drivers, click Next.
7Continue following the on-screen instructions to install the rest of
your software:
• Epson Smart Panel™ and its components
• ABBYY®FineReader®Sprint
• ArcSoft®PhotoImpression™
• On-screen Reference Guide
Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
8When installation is finished, click Print Test Page to make sure your
software is installed correctly.
9After the test page prints, click Exit. You see the product registration screen.
10 Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed.
11 At the restart screen, click OK. Then remove the CD-ROM and restart
your computer.
Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.
Macintosh
1Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your
CD-ROM or DVD drive.
2Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM
icon to open its window, if necessary.
Then double-click the EPSON
installer icon inside it.
3When you see this screen,
click Install:
4Read and agree to the license
agreement to continue.
5Follow the on-screen instructions to install several software programs.
Also restart your Macintosh when prompted.
Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
6After restarting, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open its
window, if necessary. Then double-click the EPSON installer icon
inside it.
7When you see this screen, click Install to finish installing your software:
You’ll install:
• Epson Smart Panel and
its components
• ABBYY FineReader Sprint
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression
• On-screen Reference Guide
Note: Installation may take several
minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
8When installation is finished, click Exit. You see the product
registration screen.
9Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed, then remove the CD-ROM.
10 Connect the USB cable extending from the RX600 to any open USB
port on your Macintosh. Also make sure the RX600 is turned on.
11 Follow the instructions in one of the next sections
to select the RX600 as your printer in OS X or OS 9.
continue
If the red !error light is on, check for messages on the RX600 LCD screen.
They give you guidance for solving problems.
If your problem is listed below, try the suggestions here. For more solutions,
see your User’s Guide.
Any Problems?
Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, and Epson Smart Panel is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store and SoundAdvice are service marks of
Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
© 2004 Epson America, Inc. 1/04
Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX
For the best prints and copies, use genuine
Epson ink and paper. You can buy them from your
local store, or from the Epson StoreSM at [phone]
or www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call [phone] for dealer referral.
Look for these cartridges and paper:
Borderless Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Heavyweight paper with a high gloss finish that lets
you create borderless photos with no perforated
edges. Choose Prem. Glossy on the LCD screen, or
Premium Glossy as the Type or Media Type setting
in your printer software. Available in 4 x 6, 5 x 7,
8 x 10, Letter, and Panoramic sizes.
Glossy Photo Paper
A smooth, glossy finish for your everyday photos.
Choose Glossy on the LCD screen, and Glossy
Photo Paper as the Type or Media Type setting in
your printer software.
Matte Paper Heavyweight
Perfect for high quality photo reprints and
enlargements. Choose Matte on the LCD screen,
or Matte Paper–Heavyweight as the Type or Media
Type setting in your printer software.
Need Paper and Ink?
Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS X
1Open the OS X Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and
start Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility.
Note: If you see a screen asking if you’d like to add a printer, click Add.
2On the Printer List screen, click the Add button.
3On the next screen, select EPSON
USB from the pull-down menu.
4Click Stylus Photo RX600.
Note: If the RX600 doesn’t
appear, make sure it is turned
on and securely connected to
your Macintosh.
5Open the Page Setup menu at the
bottom of the screen and select All.
6Click the Add button. The Printer List
now includes two entries for your printer.
7Close Print Center or the Printer
Setup Utility.
8If you print or scan with Mac OS 9 applications, restart your Macintosh
in OS 9 and repeat all the steps under “Macintosh” to install the
necessary software for them. Then remove the CD-ROM.
Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS 9
1Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2Select the SP RX600 Series icon, then
click your USB port icon and turn on
background printing.
3Close the Chooser.
Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.
A New Hardware Wizard
screen appears on your
computer.
You see an error message
when printing or
scanning.
The RX600 doesn’t work.
Click Cancel and follow the steps in section 8.
Disconnect the RX600 cable before installing
software.
Make sure your RX600 is connected to your
computer, plugged into a power source, and
turned on.
Try turning the RX600 off and then back on to
clear the error.
Unlock the scanner by sliding the transportation
lock. See section 2.
Unlock the printer by removing and storing the
orange plastic print head lock. See section 4.
Make sure all the ink cartridges are pushed down
all the way. See section 6.
Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB
port on your computer. See section 8.
Turn the RX600 off and then on again.
If it still doesn’t work, try reinstalling your
software. See section 8.
T048120
Black
T048220
Cyan
T048320
Magenta
T048420
Yellow
T048520
Light Cyan
T048620
Light Magenta
continue
8

Here’s where to look for answers:
How to Copy and Print
Quick steps for copying and printing without your computer.
Epson Stylus Photo RX600 User’s Guide
Comprehensive instructions for everything you can do with
the RX600.
On-screen Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Reference Guide
Additional details about your RX600. Double-click the SPRX600 Reference
Guide icon on your desktop.
On-screen Help in your software programs
Click Help or ?when it appears on the screen for help with your software.
Epson Technical Support (for the RX600 and Epson Scan)
•World Wide Web
http://support.epson.com
•Automated Telephone Services
To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call
[phone]. Your Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70520.
Use this code to quickly select your product in SoundAdvice.
•To speak to a Technical Support Representative
Dial [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM,
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Software Technical Support
Software Telephone Internet/E-mail
Epson Smart [phone] www.newsoftinc.com
Panel [email protected]
ArcSoft [phone] www.arcsoft.com
PhotoImpression 8:30 AM to [e-mail]
5:30 PM, PT
Monday–Friday
ABBYY [phone] www.abbyyusa.com
FineReader Sprint [e-mail]
Any Questions?
Install Software and
Connect to Your Computer
The software works with Windows®98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh®
OS 9 and OS X 10.2 and later.
Windows
1Make sure the RX600 is not
connected to your computer.
Then turn on your computer.
Note: If your RX600 is turned on
and connected, you may see
several New Hardware screens.
Click Cancel on each of these
screens and disconnect the RX600.
You can’t install your software
that way.
2Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your CD-ROM
or DVD drive.
Note: If you’re using Windows XP and you
see a message asking what to do with your
CD, click Cancel.
3When you see this screen, click Install:
If this screen doesn’t appear,
do the following:
Windows XP: Click Start >
My Computer. Then double-click
the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
For Windows 98/Me/2000:
Double-click My Computer.
Then double-click the EPSON
CD-ROM icon.
4Read and agree to the license
agreement to continue.
You see this screen and the installer
begins copying several software
programs to your computer:
5When you see this screen, connect
the USB cable extending from the
RX600 to any open USB port on your
computer. Several messages appear
on the screen. Wait for all the screens
to disappear.
Note: If the blue USB screen doesn’t disappear, make sure the RX600
is turned on and securely connected to your computer. If you see a
message about a Hi-speed device plugged into a non-Hi-speed hub,
close the message screen.
6When you see a message that you
have successfully installed the
RX600 drivers, click Next.
7Continue following the on-screen instructions to install the rest of
your software:
• Epson Smart Panel™ and its components
• ABBYY®FineReader®Sprint
• ArcSoft®PhotoImpression™
• On-screen Reference Guide
Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
8When installation is finished, click Print Test Page to make sure your
software is installed correctly.
9After the test page prints, click Exit. You see the product registration screen.
10 Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed.
11 At the restart screen, click OK. Then remove the CD-ROM and restart
your computer.
Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.
Macintosh
1Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your
CD-ROM or DVD drive.
2Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM
icon to open its window, if necessary.
Then double-click the EPSON
installer icon inside it.
3When you see this screen,
click Install:
4Read and agree to the license
agreement to continue.
5Follow the on-screen instructions to install several software programs.
Also restart your Macintosh when prompted.
Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
6After restarting, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open its
window, if necessary. Then double-click the EPSON installer icon
inside it.
7When you see this screen, click Install to finish installing your software:
You’ll install:
• Epson Smart Panel and
its components
• ABBYY FineReader Sprint
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression
• On-screen Reference Guide
Note: Installation may take several
minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
8When installation is finished, click Exit. You see the product
registration screen.
9Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed, then remove the CD-ROM.
10 Connect the USB cable extending from the RX600 to any open USB
port on your Macintosh. Also make sure the RX600 is turned on.
11 Follow the instructions in one of the next sections
to select the RX600 as your printer in OS X or OS 9.
continue
If the red !error light is on, check for messages on the RX600 LCD screen.
They give you guidance for solving problems.
If your problem is listed below, try the suggestions here. For more solutions,
see your User’s Guide.
Any Problems?
Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, and Epson Smart Panel is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store and SoundAdvice are service marks of
Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
© 2004 Epson America, Inc. 1/04
Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX
For the best prints and copies, use genuine
Epson ink and paper. You can buy them from your
local store, or from the Epson StoreSM at [phone]
or www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call [phone] for dealer referral.
Look for these cartridges and paper:
Borderless Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Heavyweight paper with a high gloss finish that lets
you create borderless photos with no perforated
edges. Choose Prem. Glossy on the LCD screen, or
Premium Glossy as the Type or Media Type setting
in your printer software. Available in 4 x 6, 5 x 7,
8 x 10, Letter, and Panoramic sizes.
Glossy Photo Paper
A smooth, glossy finish for your everyday photos.
Choose Glossy on the LCD screen, and Glossy
Photo Paper as the Type or Media Type setting in
your printer software.
Matte Paper Heavyweight
Perfect for high quality photo reprints and
enlargements. Choose Matte on the LCD screen,
or Matte Paper–Heavyweight as the Type or Media
Type setting in your printer software.
Need Paper and Ink?
Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS X
1Open the OS X Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and
start Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility.
Note: If you see a screen asking if you’d like to add a printer, click Add.
2On the Printer List screen, click the Add button.
3On the next screen, select EPSON
USB from the pull-down menu.
4Click Stylus Photo RX600.
Note: If the RX600 doesn’t
appear, make sure it is turned
on and securely connected to
your Macintosh.
5Open the Page Setup menu at the
bottom of the screen and select All.
6Click the Add button. The Printer List
now includes two entries for your printer.
7Close Print Center or the Printer
Setup Utility.
8If you print or scan with Mac OS 9 applications, restart your Macintosh
in OS 9 and repeat all the steps under “Macintosh” to install the
necessary software for them. Then remove the CD-ROM.
Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS 9
1Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2Select the SP RX600 Series icon, then
click your USB port icon and turn on
background printing.
3Close the Chooser.
Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.
A New Hardware Wizard
screen appears on your
computer.
You see an error message
when printing or
scanning.
The RX600 doesn’t work.
Click Cancel and follow the steps in section 8.
Disconnect the RX600 cable before installing
software.
Make sure your RX600 is connected to your
computer, plugged into a power source, and
turned on.
Try turning the RX600 off and then back on to
clear the error.
Unlock the scanner by sliding the transportation
lock. See section 2.
Unlock the printer by removing and storing the
orange plastic print head lock. See section 4.
Make sure all the ink cartridges are pushed down
all the way. See section 6.
Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB
port on your computer. See section 8.
Turn the RX600 off and then on again.
If it still doesn’t work, try reinstalling your
software. See section 8.
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Here’s where to look for answers:
How to Copy and Print
Quick steps for copying and printing without your computer.
Epson Stylus Photo RX600 User’s Guide
Comprehensive instructions for everything you can do with
the RX600.
On-screen Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Reference Guide
Additional details about your RX600. Double-click the SPRX600 Reference
Guide icon on your desktop.
On-screen Help in your software programs
Click Help or ?when it appears on the screen for help with your software.
Epson Technical Support (for the RX600 and Epson Scan)
•World Wide Web
http://support.epson.com
•Automated Telephone Services
To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call
[phone]. Your Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70520.
Use this code to quickly select your product in SoundAdvice.
•To speak to a Technical Support Representative
Dial [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM,
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Software Technical Support
Software Telephone Internet/E-mail
Epson Smart [phone] www.newsoftinc.com
Panel [email protected]
ArcSoft [phone] www.arcsoft.com
PhotoImpression 8:30 AM to [e-mail]
5:30 PM, PT
Monday–Friday
ABBYY [phone] www.abbyyusa.com
FineReader Sprint [e-mail]
Any Questions?
Install Software and
Connect to Your Computer
The software works with Windows®98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh®
OS 9 and OS X 10.2 and later.
Windows
1Make sure the RX600 is not
connected to your computer.
Then turn on your computer.
Note: If your RX600 is turned on
and connected, you may see
several New Hardware screens.
Click Cancel on each of these
screens and disconnect the RX600.
You can’t install your software
that way.
2Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your CD-ROM
or DVD drive.
Note: If you’re using Windows XP and you
see a message asking what to do with your
CD, click Cancel.
3When you see this screen, click Install:
If this screen doesn’t appear,
do the following:
Windows XP: Click Start >
My Computer. Then double-click
the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
For Windows 98/Me/2000:
Double-click My Computer.
Then double-click the EPSON
CD-ROM icon.
4Read and agree to the license
agreement to continue.
You see this screen and the installer
begins copying several software
programs to your computer:
5When you see this screen, connect
the USB cable extending from the
RX600 to any open USB port on your
computer. Several messages appear
on the screen. Wait for all the screens
to disappear.
Note: If the blue USB screen doesn’t disappear, make sure the RX600
is turned on and securely connected to your computer. If you see a
message about a Hi-speed device plugged into a non-Hi-speed hub,
close the message screen.
6When you see a message that you
have successfully installed the
RX600 drivers, click Next.
7Continue following the on-screen instructions to install the rest of
your software:
• Epson Smart Panel™ and its components
• ABBYY®FineReader®Sprint
• ArcSoft®PhotoImpression™
• On-screen Reference Guide
Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
8When installation is finished, click Print Test Page to make sure your
software is installed correctly.
9After the test page prints, click Exit. You see the product registration screen.
10 Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed.
11 At the restart screen, click OK. Then remove the CD-ROM and restart
your computer.
Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.
Macintosh
1Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your
CD-ROM or DVD drive.
2Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM
icon to open its window, if necessary.
Then double-click the EPSON
installer icon inside it.
3When you see this screen,
click Install:
4Read and agree to the license
agreement to continue.
5Follow the on-screen instructions to install several software programs.
Also restart your Macintosh when prompted.
Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
6After restarting, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open its
window, if necessary. Then double-click the EPSON installer icon
inside it.
7When you see this screen, click Install to finish installing your software:
You’ll install:
• Epson Smart Panel and
its components
• ABBYY FineReader Sprint
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression
• On-screen Reference Guide
Note: Installation may take several
minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
8When installation is finished, click Exit. You see the product
registration screen.
9Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed, then remove the CD-ROM.
10 Connect the USB cable extending from the RX600 to any open USB
port on your Macintosh. Also make sure the RX600 is turned on.
11 Follow the instructions in one of the next sections
to select the RX600 as your printer in OS X or OS 9.
continue
If the red !error light is on, check for messages on the RX600 LCD screen.
They give you guidance for solving problems.
If your problem is listed below, try the suggestions here. For more solutions,
see your User’s Guide.
Any Problems?
Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, and Epson Smart Panel is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store and SoundAdvice are service marks of
Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
© 2004 Epson America, Inc. 1/04
Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX
For the best prints and copies, use genuine
Epson ink and paper. You can buy them from your
local store, or from the Epson StoreSM at [phone]
or www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call [phone] for dealer referral.
Look for these cartridges and paper:
Borderless Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Heavyweight paper with a high gloss finish that lets
you create borderless photos with no perforated
edges. Choose Prem. Glossy on the LCD screen, or
Premium Glossy as the Type or Media Type setting
in your printer software. Available in 4 x 6, 5 x 7,
8 x 10, Letter, and Panoramic sizes.
Glossy Photo Paper
A smooth, glossy finish for your everyday photos.
Choose Glossy on the LCD screen, and Glossy
Photo Paper as the Type or Media Type setting in
your printer software.
Matte Paper Heavyweight
Perfect for high quality photo reprints and
enlargements. Choose Matte on the LCD screen,
or Matte Paper–Heavyweight as the Type or Media
Type setting in your printer software.
Need Paper and Ink?
Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS X
1Open the OS X Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and
start Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility.
Note: If you see a screen asking if you’d like to add a printer, click Add.
2On the Printer List screen, click the Add button.
3On the next screen, select EPSON
USB from the pull-down menu.
4Click Stylus Photo RX600.
Note: If the RX600 doesn’t
appear, make sure it is turned
on and securely connected to
your Macintosh.
5Open the Page Setup menu at the
bottom of the screen and select All.
6Click the Add button. The Printer List
now includes two entries for your printer.
7Close Print Center or the Printer
Setup Utility.
8If you print or scan with Mac OS 9 applications, restart your Macintosh
in OS 9 and repeat all the steps under “Macintosh” to install the
necessary software for them. Then remove the CD-ROM.
Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS 9
1Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2Select the SP RX600 Series icon, then
click your USB port icon and turn on
background printing.
3Close the Chooser.
Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.
A New Hardware Wizard
screen appears on your
computer.
You see an error message
when printing or
scanning.
The RX600 doesn’t work.
Click Cancel and follow the steps in section 8.
Disconnect the RX600 cable before installing
software.
Make sure your RX600 is connected to your
computer, plugged into a power source, and
turned on.
Try turning the RX600 off and then back on to
clear the error.
Unlock the scanner by sliding the transportation
lock. See section 2.
Unlock the printer by removing and storing the
orange plastic print head lock. See section 4.
Make sure all the ink cartridges are pushed down
all the way. See section 6.
Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB
port on your computer. See section 8.
Turn the RX600 off and then on again.
If it still doesn’t work, try reinstalling your
software. See section 8.
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T048220
Cyan
T048320
Magenta
T048420
Yellow
T048520
Light Cyan
T048620
Light Magenta
continue
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Here’s where to look for answers:
How to Copy and Print
Quick steps for copying and printing without your computer.
Epson Stylus Photo RX600 User’s Guide
Comprehensive instructions for everything you can do with
the RX600.
On-screen Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Reference Guide
Additional details about your RX600. Double-click the SPRX600 Reference
Guide icon on your desktop.
On-screen Help in your software programs
Click Help or ?when it appears on the screen for help with your software.
Epson Technical Support (for the RX600 and Epson Scan)
•World Wide Web
http://support.epson.com
•Automated Telephone Services
To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call
[phone]. Your Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70520.
Use this code to quickly select your product in SoundAdvice.
•To speak to a Technical Support Representative
Dial [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM,
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Software Technical Support
Software Telephone Internet/E-mail
Epson Smart [phone] www.newsoftinc.com
Panel [email protected]
ArcSoft [phone] www.arcsoft.com
PhotoImpression 8:30 AM to [email protected]
5:30 PM, PT
Monday–Friday
ABBYY [phone] www.abbyyusa.com
FineReader Sprint [e-mail]
Any Questions?
Install Software and
Connect to Your Computer
The software works with Windows®98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh®
OS 9 and OS X 10.2 and later.
Windows
1Make sure the RX600 is not
connected to your computer.
Then turn on your computer.
Note: If your RX600 is turned on
and connected, you may see
several New Hardware screens.
Click Cancel on each of these
screens and disconnect the RX600.
You can’t install your software
that way.
2Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your CD-ROM
or DVD drive.
Note: If you’re using Windows XP and you
see a message asking what to do with your
CD, click Cancel.
3When you see this screen, click Install:
If this screen doesn’t appear,
do the following:
Windows XP: Click Start >
My Computer. Then double-click
the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
For Windows 98/Me/2000:
Double-click My Computer.
Then double-click the EPSON
CD-ROM icon.
4Read and agree to the license
agreement to continue.
You see this screen and the installer
begins copying several software
programs to your computer:
5When you see this screen, connect
the USB cable extending from the
RX600 to any open USB port on your
computer. Several messages appear
on the screen. Wait for all the screens
to disappear.
Note: If the blue USB screen doesn’t disappear, make sure the RX600
is turned on and securely connected to your computer. If you see a
message about a Hi-speed device plugged into a non-Hi-speed hub,
close the message screen.
6When you see a message that you
have successfully installed the
RX600 drivers, click Next.
7Continue following the on-screen instructions to install the rest of
your software:
• Epson Smart Panel™ and its components
• ABBYY®FineReader®Sprint
• ArcSoft®PhotoImpression™
• On-screen Reference Guide
Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
8When installation is finished, click Print Test Page to make sure your
software is installed correctly.
9After the test page prints, click Exit. You see the product registration screen.
10 Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed.
11 At the restart screen, click OK. Then remove the CD-ROM and restart
your computer.
Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.
Macintosh
1Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your
CD-ROM or DVD drive.
2Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM
icon to open its window, if necessary.
Then double-click the EPSON
installer icon inside it.
3When you see this screen,
click Install:
4Read and agree to the license
agreement to continue.
5Follow the on-screen instructions to install several software programs.
Also restart your Macintosh when prompted.
Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
6After restarting, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open its
window, if necessary. Then double-click the EPSON installer icon
inside it.
7When you see this screen, click Install to finish installing your software:
You’ll install:
• Epson Smart Panel and
its components
• ABBYY FineReader Sprint
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression
• On-screen Reference Guide
Note: Installation may take several
minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.
8When installation is finished, click Exit. You see the product
registration screen.
9Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed, then remove the CD-ROM.
10 Connect the USB cable extending from the RX600 to any open USB
port on your Macintosh. Also make sure the RX600 is turned on.
11 Follow the instructions in one of the next sections
to select the RX600 as your printer in OS X or OS 9.
continue
If the red !error light is on, check for messages on the RX600 LCD screen.
They give you guidance for solving problems.
If your problem is listed below, try the suggestions here. For more solutions,
see your User’s Guide.
Any Problems?
Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, and Epson Smart Panel is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store and SoundAdvice are service marks of
Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
© 2004 Epson America, Inc. 1/04
Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX
For the best prints and copies, use genuine
Epson ink and paper. You can buy them from your
local store, or from the Epson StoreSM at [phone]
or www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call [phone] for dealer referral.
Look for these cartridges and paper:
Borderless Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Heavyweight paper with a high gloss finish that lets
you create borderless photos with no perforated
edges. Choose Prem. Glossy on the LCD screen, or
Premium Glossy as the Type or Media Type setting
in your printer software. Available in 4 x 6, 5 x 7,
8 x 10, Letter, and Panoramic sizes.
Glossy Photo Paper
A smooth, glossy finish for your everyday photos.
Choose Glossy on the LCD screen, and Glossy
Photo Paper as the Type or Media Type setting in
your printer software.
Matte Paper Heavyweight
Perfect for high quality photo reprints and
enlargements. Choose Matte on the LCD screen,
or Matte Paper–Heavyweight as the Type or Media
Type setting in your printer software.
Need Paper and Ink?
Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS X
1Open the OS X Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and
start Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility.
Note: If you see a screen asking if you’d like to add a printer, click Add.
2On the Printer List screen, click the Add button.
3On the next screen, select EPSON
USB from the pull-down menu.
4Click Stylus Photo RX600.
Note: If the RX600 doesn’t
appear, make sure it is turned
on and securely connected to
your Macintosh.
5Open the Page Setup menu at the
bottom of the screen and select All.
6Click the Add button. The Printer List
now includes two entries for your printer.
7Close Print Center or the Printer
Setup Utility.
8If you print or scan with Mac OS 9 applications, restart your Macintosh
in OS 9 and repeat all the steps under “Macintosh” to install the
necessary software for them. Then remove the CD-ROM.
Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS 9
1Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2Select the SP RX600 Series icon, then
click your USB port icon and turn on
background printing.
3Close the Chooser.
Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.
A New Hardware Wizard
screen appears on your
computer.
You see an error message
when printing or
scanning.
The RX600 doesn’t work.
Click Cancel and follow the steps in section 8.
Disconnect the RX600 cable before installing
software.
Make sure your RX600 is connected to your
computer, plugged into a power source, and
turned on.
Try turning the RX600 off and then back on to
clear the error.
Unlock the scanner by sliding the transportation
lock. See section 2.
Unlock the printer by removing and storing the
orange plastic print head lock. See section 4.
Make sure all the ink cartridges are pushed down
all the way. See section 6.
Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB
port on your computer. See section 8.
Turn the RX600 off and then on again.
If it still doesn’t work, try reinstalling your
software. See section 8.
T048120
Black
T048220
Cyan
T048320
Magenta
T048420
Yellow
T048520
Light Cyan
T048620
Light Magenta
continue
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