Epson Stylus SX400 Series Assembly instructions

Basic Operation Guide
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About This Guide
Follow these guidelines as you read your instructions:
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Warning:
Warnings must be followed
carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution:
Cautions must be observed
to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Must be observed to avoid
bodily injury and damage to
your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important
information and hints for using
the printer.
Indicates a page number where
additional information can be
found.

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Handling
Photo Print Mode Reprint
Copy Mode Photos/Documents
R&21R&13
Memory Card Mode Photos Index Sheet
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Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................. 6
Guide to Control Panel.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Using the LCD Screen...........................................................................................................................................10
Handling Media
Selecting Paper..................................................................................................................................................14
Loading Paper....................................................................................................................................................16
Placing Originals ...............................................................................................................................................17
Inserting a Memory Card ...............................................................................................................................18
Copying
Copying Photos or Documents ...................................................................................................................22
Copy Mode Menu List.....................................................................................................................................24
Printing from a Memory Card
Printing Photos..................................................................................................................................................28
Printing From an Index Sheet.......................................................................................................................30
Memory Card Mode Menu List ....................................................................................................................33
Photo Print Mode
Reprint / Restore Photos ................................................................................................................................38
Photo Print Mode Menu List.........................................................................................................................40
Setup Mode (Maintenance)
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status..............................................................................................................44
Checking/Cleaning the Print Head.............................................................................................................46
Aligning the Print Head..................................................................................................................................48
PictBridge Setup................................................................................................................................................50
Setup Mode Menu List....................................................................................................................................52
Solving Problems
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................................56
Replacing Ink Cartridges................................................................................................................................60
Paper Jam ............................................................................................................................................................64
Print Quality Problems....................................................................................................................................65
Print Layout Problems.....................................................................................................................................66
Contacting Customer Support.....................................................................................................................67
Index ..........................................................................................................................................................................68
Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
Use only the power cord that
comes with the printer. Use of
another cord may cause re or
shock. Do not use the cord with
any other equipment.
Make sure the power cord
meets all relevant local safety
standards.
Place the printer near a wall
outlet where the power cord
can be easily unplugged.
Use only the type of power
source indicated on the label.
Do not let the power cord
become damaged or frayed.
Do not open the scanner unit
while copying, printing, or
scanning.

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Do not use aerosol products
that contain ammable gases
inside or around the printer.
Doing so may cause re.
Except as specically explained
in your documentation, do not
attempt to service the printer
yourself.
Keep ink cartridges out of the
reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
If ink gets on your skin, wash
it o with soap and water. If it
gets in your eyes, ush them
immediately with water. If
you still have discomfort or
vision problems, see a doctor
immediately.
Do not shake ink cartridges
after opening their packages;
this can cause leakage.
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 printer. Do
not touch the ink supply port
or surrounding area.

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Guide to Control Panel
a b c
Mode
+, - x
r[Copy]C[Memory Card]J[Photo]
Enters Copy mode. Enters Memory Card
mode.
Enters Photo Print
mode.
Sets the number of
copies.
Displays detailed
settings for each
mode.

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d e f g h i j
y F [Setup]G[Display/
Crop]x P On y
Selects photos and
menu items.
Cancels/returns to the
previous menu.
Runs maintenance
programs.
Changes the view of
photos or crops the
photos.
Starts copying/
printing.
Turns on/o printer. Stops copying/
printing or resets
settings.
Control panel design varies by area.

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Using the LCD Screen
a b c d e
Use Copies + or - to set
the number of copies for
the selected photo.
Press lor rto select the
setting item.
Press uor dto select
the menu item. The
highlight moves up or
down.
Press rto open the
setting item list.
Press lor rto change
the photo displayed on
the LCD screen.

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The icon is displayed on a cropped image.

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Handling Media

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Selecting Paper
The availability of special paper
varies by area.
If you want to print
on this paper...
Choose this Paper
Type on the LCD
screen
Loading capacity
(sheets)
(a) Plain paper Plain Paper [12 mm] *¹
(b) Epson Bright
White Paper
Plain Paper 80
(c) Epson Premium
Ink Jet Plain Paper
Plain Paper 80
(d) Epson Matte
Paper Heavyweight
Matte 20
(e) Epson Photo
Quality Ink Jet
Paper
Matte 80
(f) Epson Premium
Glossy Photo Paper
Prem.Glossy 20
(g) Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper
Prem.Glossy 20
(h) Epson Ultra
Glossy Photo Paper
Ultra Glossy 20
(i) Epson Glossy
Photo Paper
Photo Paper 20
*1 Paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m².

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If you want to print
on this paper...
(a) Plain paper
(b) Epson Bright
White Paper
(c) Epson Premium
Ink Jet Plain Paper
(d) Epson Matte
Paper Heavyweight
(e) Epson Photo
Quality Ink Jet
Paper
(f) Epson Premium
Glossy Photo Paper
(g) Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper
(h) Epson Ultra
Glossy Photo Paper
(i) Epson Glossy
Photo Paper

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Loading Paper
Open and slide out. Flip forward.
Load printable side up. Fit.
A B
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Do not use paper with binder
holes.
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Align the edges of the paper
before loading.
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See the online User’s Guide when
using Legal size paper.
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Placing Originals
Place face-down horizontally.
A B
Place image in the corner. Place photos 5 mm apart.
You can reprint photos from
30 × 40 mm to 127 × 178 mm.
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You can copy photos of dierent
sizes at the same time if they are
larger than 30 × 40 mm.
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Do not try to force the card all the
way into the slot. It should not be
fully inserted.
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Inserting a Memory
Card A B
Insert one card at a time. Check the light.
Removing a Memory
Card
Check the light.
A B
Remove.
On Flashing
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xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card
Type M
xD-Picture Card
Type H
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
miniSD *
miniSDHC *
microSD *
microSDHC *
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Pro
MagicGate Memory
Stick
Memory Stick Duo *
Memory Stick Pro
Duo *
MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo *
Memory Stick
Micro *
Compact Flash Microdrive
*Adapter required
If the memory card needs an adapter then attach it before inserting the
card into the slot, otherwise the card may get stuck.
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