Epson STYLUS CX3700 SERIES User manual

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Epson Stylus CX3700 Series User’s Guide 4
About Your Epson Stylus CX3700 Series 6
About Exif Print 6
About Your Software 7
Loading Paper 9
Single Sheets 9
Envelopes 12
Special Papers 14
Printing in Windows 15
Printing from an Application 16
Selecting the Default Settings for All Windows Programs 18
Customizing Windows Print Settings 19
Selecting the Correct Paper Type 21
Printing Borderless Photos 22
Loading Paper for Borderless Photos 22
Printing Borderless Photos 23
Placing Originals for Scanning 26
Starting Epson Scan 27
Overview of the Epson Scan Modes 27
Starting Epson Scan as a Standalone Program 28
Starting Epson Scan With Another Scanning Program 29
Selecting File Save Settings 30
Selecting Epson Scan Settings 32
Changing the Scan Mode 33
Using Full Auto Mode 34
Selecting Basic Settings 36
Selecting the Scan Resolution 40
Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area 41
Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings 46
Selecting the Scan Size 49

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Finishing the Scan 51
Restoring Color in Photos 53
Scanning Directly to a PDF File 54
Cleaning the Print Head 59
Checking the Print Head Nozzles 59
Running the Head Cleaning Utility 60
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 62
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 62
Checking the Ink Supply 63
Purchasing Ink Cartridges 63
Ink Cartridge Precautions 64
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 64
Aligning the Print Head 69
Cleaning the Epson Stylus CX 71
Transporting the Epson Stylus CX 72
Epson Stylus CX Parts 74
Diagnosing Problems 74
Checking the Lights 75
Running a Printer Check 75
Problems and Solutions 76
Setup and Software Installation Problems 76
Printing or Copying Problems 78
Print Quality Problems 79
Scan Quality Problems 82
Paper Feeding Problems 85
Miscellaneous Printout Problems 86
Uninstalling Your Software 88
Setting Up Network Printing 89
Windows XP and 2000 89
Windows Me and 98SE 92

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Where To Get Help 96
System Requirements 98
Windows System Requirements 98
Specifications 98
Printing 99
Scanning 99
Paper 99
Printable Area 101
Ink Cartridges 102
Mechanical 102
Electrical 103
Environmental 103
Standards and Approvals 103
USB Interface 103
Important Safety Instructions 104
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 105
Appendix 106
Copyright Notice 106
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 106
Trademarks 107

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Epson Stylus CX3700 Series User’s Guide
This User’s Guide contains instructions on printing and scanning with Windows,®
maintaining the Epson Stylus®CX3700 Series, solving basic problems, and
specifications. To set up your Epson Stylus CX and install your software, see the Start
Here sheet.
Please follow these guidelines throughout:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your Epson Stylus CX.
Tips contain additional hints for better copying, printing, and scanning.

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About Your Epson Stylus CX3700 Series
Your Epson Stylus CX is great for all your everyday projects and photos. It provides
you with these advanced features:
■Epson’s revolutionary DURABrite®Ultra pigment inks. These quick-drying inks
are resistant to water, fading, and smudging on plain and photo paper so your
prints stand the test of time.
Note: The light resistance of prints is rated up to 100 years on specialty papers,
and 70 years on plain paper. The light resistance rating is based on accelerated
testing of prints on Epson®special media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual
print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light
intensity, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee
the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or
lamination or properly store them.
■True BorderFree®frame-ready prints on select 4 × 6 (102 × 152 mm), 5 × 7
(127 × 178 mm), 8 × 10 (203 × 254 mm), and letter-size (216 × 279 mm) papers.
■Built-in Epson Easy Photo Fix™technology to quickly restore faded color photos
while you scan so they look as good as new.
About Exif Print
The Exif (Exchangeable Image File) Print format includes information about your
digital camera settings in JPEG files so your printer and application can use them to
create accurate print settings. Most digital cameras store Exif Print information such
as shutter speed, metering, flash, and exposure settings, resolution, and lens use in the
JPEG image file. Your printer—along with ArcSoft PhotoImpression—uses the
information to ensure the most accurate image reproduction.

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About Your Software
The CD-ROM that came with your Epson Stylus CX3700 Series includes all the
software you need for printing and scanning. See your Start Here sheet for installation
instructions.
■Your printer driver lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print
from your computer without it.
■Your scanner software lets you scan from your computer and control how your
scans look. You can’t scan without it.
Tip: It’s a good idea to check Epson’s support web site periodically for free
updates to your Epson Stylus CX3700 Series printing and scanning software. Visit
http://www.latin.epson.com.
■ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ lets you edit, retouch, or enhance images and print
them with templates, frames, and borders. Supports Exif Print. See the
PhotoImpression Help utility for instructions on using the program.
■ABBYY FineReader®Sprint OCR lets you scan a document and convert the text
into data that you can edit with a word processing program.
■Epson PhotoCenterSM is Epson’s free photo-sharing web site where you can store,
organize, and share your photos; print high-resolution photos straight from the
web; and create free online postcards with your photos. Your printer software
installer lets you add a link to the Epson PhotoCenter on your desktop.
■Epson Print Lab™is Epson’s free photo project web site where you can combine
your favorite photos, Epson papers, and your printer to create unforgettable
personalized craft projects. Your printer software installer lets you add a link to
the Epson Print Lab on your desktop.

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■Epson Web-To-Page™automatically adjusts web pages to fit your printed page.
No more cut-off edges! All you have to do is select Print on the Web-To-Page
toolbar in Internet Explorer (requires Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP with
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later).

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Loading Paper
■Single Sheets
■Envelopes
■Special Papers
Single Sheets
1. Open the paper support and output tray, then slide out the extensions.
2. Flip the feeder guard forward.
Paper support
Output tray

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3. Slide the left edge guide to the left.
4. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge guide. Always load it
short edge first, even for landscape printing. Make sure the paper lies beneath the
tabs and the arrow mark on the left edge guide.
Letter-size (216 × 279 mm) or
8 × 10-inch (203 × 254 mm) paper
4 × 6-inch (102 × 152 mm) or
5 × 7-inch (127 × 178 mm) paper

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You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper.
(See Special Papers 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 Premium Glossy
Photo Paper. See Special Papers 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.

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■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 output tray, then slide out the extensions.
2. Flip the feeder guard forward.
3. Slide the left edge guide to the left.
Paper support
Output tray

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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
For instructions on selecting these settings, see Printing in Windows.
Load the flap edge left,
printable side up

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Special Papers
Epson offers the following special papers for the Epson Stylus CX:
* The availability of paper types and sizes varies by location.
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To
find the nearest reseller, please call your nearest Epson sales office as described in
Where To Get Help.
Paper name* Size Part number
Epson Ultra Premium
Glossy Photo Paper
Borderless 4 × 6 in. (102 × 152 mm) S041934
Letter (8.5 × 11 in. [216 × 279 mm]) S041935
Epson Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
Borderless 4 × 6 in. (102 × 152 mm) S041808
S041727
Borderless 5 × 7 in. (127 × 178 mm) S041464
Borderless 8 × 10 in. (203 × 254 mm) S041465
Letter (8.5 × 11 in. [216 × 279 mm]) S041286
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 in. [216 × 279 mm]) S041331
Epson Glossy Photo
Paper
4 × 6 in. (102 × 152 mm) S041671
S041809
Letter (8.5 × 11 in. [216 × 279 mm]) S041141
S041271
Epson Matte Paper
Heavyweight
Borderless 8 × 10 in. (203 × 254 mm) S041467
Letter (8.5 × 11 in. [216 × 279 mm]) S041257
Epson Double-Sided
Matte Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 in. [216 × 279 mm]) S041568
Epson Premium Bright
White Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 in. [216 × 279 mm]) S041586
Epson Photo Quality
Ink Jet Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 in. [216 × 279 mm]) S041062
Legal (8.5 × 14 in. [216 × 356 mm]) S041067

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When loading Epson ink jet papers, follow these capacity guidelines:
Printing in Windows
Before you start, make sure the Epson Stylus CX3700 Series is set up, its software is
installed, and it is connected to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet.
Whenever you print, make sure you do the following:
■Use the right paper.
For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use
genuine Epson papers and Epson inks.
■Choose the right printer settings.
The Epson Stylus CX automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper. That’s
why printer settings are important. They tell the Epson Stylus CX3700 Series
what kind of paper you’re using and what type of print you want. Make sure you
check your printer settings every time you print.
See these sections for instructions on selecting printer settings:
■Printing from an Application
■Selecting the Default Settings for All Windows Programs
■Customizing Windows Print Settings
Paper type Loading capacity
Premium Bright White Paper 80 sheets
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper
Matte Paper Heavyweight
Double-Sided Matte Paper
20 sheets
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 100 sheets

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Printing from an Application
After you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it using
the basic printer settings:
1. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a window like this one:
2. Make sure EPSON Stylus CX3700 Series is selected.
3. Click the Properties or Preferences button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or
Options button, click it. Then click Properties or Preferences on the next
screen.)
Click here to
open your printer
software
Select EPSON Stylus CX3700 Series here

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4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings:
Select from these Quality Option types:
■Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print quality
■Text: For text-only documents with higher text quality
■Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher quality
■Photo: For photos and graphics with good quality and speed
■Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality
Note: For more information about print settings, click the ?or Help button.
The Quality Option settings on this screen give you the best combination of
quality and speed for most prints. For the highest quality (Photo RPM®) on
selected papers, click the Advanced button on the Main tab. Then see
Customizing Windows Print Settings for instructions on selecting Photo RPM.
5. Make sure the paper Type and Size settings match the paper you’ve loaded in the
printer.
Select the type of document you’re printing
Select your
paper Type
Select your
paper Size
Select your
document or
image orientation

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6. Select your document or image orientation.
7. Click OK.
8. At the Print window, click OK or Print to start printing.
During printing, the following window appears to show the progress of your print
job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see
how much ink you have left.
Selecting the Default Settings for All Windows
Programs
When you change the printer settings within a program, they apply only to that
program. If you want to change the default printer settings for all your programs,
follow these steps:
1. Right-click the printer icon in the lower right corner of your screen (taskbar).
Note: If you don’t see the icon, see You don’t see the printer icon in the lower
right corner of your screen (taskbar) in Windows. for instructions on making it
appear.
Click to cancel printing
Click to pause or
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2. Select Printer Settings. You see this window:
3. Select the default settings you want for all your applications, then click OK.
You can still change the printer settings in your individual programs, when necessary.
They will override the Windows default settings until the next time you turn on or
reset your computer.
Customizing Windows Print Settings
You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or
selecting a variety of special effects and layouts.
1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the
window.
2. If you see a warning note, click Continue.
Select the type of document you’re printing
Select your
paper Type
Select your
paper Size
Select your
document or
image orientation

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3. Select the following advanced settings as necessary:
Note: When you select Photo RPM for the highest print quality, printing will take
longer.
For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as
a group so you can reuse them later, click the ?or Help button. If you want to use
the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, click Show this
screen first.
4. Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can:
■Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print window, and print.
■Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings.
■Continue with step 5 to change the layout options.
Select a color
management
method
(If you are
using color
management in
your software,
click ICM, then
choose No Color
Adjustment)
Select Paper &
Quality Options as
necessary
Click here to select
Photo RPM for the
best print quality on
certain paper types
Select Print Options
as necessary