Epson Stylus CX4100 Series User manual

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Epson Stylus CX4100 Series/CX4700 Series User’s Guide 5
About Your Stylus CX 6
About Exif Print 6
About Your Software 7
Loading Paper 9
Single Sheets 9
Envelopes 12
Special Papers 15
Printing in Windows 16
Printing from an Application 17
Selecting the Default Settings for All Windows Programs 19
Customizing Windows Print Settings 20
Printing with Macintosh OS X 22
Customizing Mac OS X Print Settings 26
Selecting the Correct Paper Type 26
Printing Borderless Photos 27
Loading Paper for Borderless Photos 28
Windows 29
Macintosh OS X 31
Placing Originals for Scanning 35
Placing Large or Thick Documents 36
Starting EPSON Scan 37
Overview of the EPSON Scan Modes 37
Starting EPSON Scan as a Standalone Program 38
Starting EPSON Scan With Another Scanning Program 39
Selecting File Save Settings 41
Selecting EPSON Scan Settings 43
Changing the Scan Mode 44
Using Full Auto Mode 45
Selecting Basic Settings 48

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Selecting the Scan Resolution 51
Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area 52
Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings 57
Selecting the Scan Size 60
Finishing the Scan 63
Restoring Color in Photos 65
Scanning Directly to a PDF File 66
Copying Photos To and From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4700 Series) 71
Memory Card Copying Precautions 71
Copying Photo Files to Your Computer 71
Copying Photo Files to Your Memory Card 72
Disconnecting or Turning Off the Epson Stylus CX4700 Series 73
Cleaning the Print Head 75
Checking the Print Head Nozzles 75
Running the Head Cleaning Utility 76
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 78
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 78
Checking the Ink Supply 79
Purchasing Ink Cartridges 80
Ink Cartridge Precautions 81
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 81
Aligning the Print Head 86
Cleaning the Stylus CX 88
Transporting the Stylus CX 89
Stylus CX All-in-One Parts 91
Diagnosing Problems 91
Checking the Lights 92
Running a Printer Check 94
Problems and Solutions 95
Setup and Software Installation Problems 95

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Printing or Copying Problems 96
Print Quality Problems 98
Scan Quality Problems 101
Paper Feeding Problems 104
Miscellaneous Printout Problems 105
Uninstalling Your Software 107
Windows 107
Macintosh OS X 108
Setting Up Network Printing 108
Windows XP and 2000 109
Windows Me and 98SE 112
Macintosh OS X 115
Where To Get Help 117
System Requirements 119
Windows System Requirements 119
Macintosh System Requirements 119
Specifications 120
Printing 121
Scanning 121
Paper 121
Printable Area 123
Memory Card Slots (Epson Stylus CX4700 Series Only) 124
Ink Cartridges 126
Mechanical 127
Electrical 127
Environmental 127
Standards and Approvals 128
USB Interface 128
Important Safety Instructions 128
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 129

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Appendix 132
Copyright Notice 132
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 132
Trademarks 133

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Epson Stylus CX4100 Series/CX4700 Series
User’s Guide
This User’s Guide contains instructions on printing and scanning with Windows®or
Macintosh,®copying photos to and from a memory card (Epson Stylus CX4700
Series only) or camera, maintaining your Stylus CX all-in-one, solving basic problems,
and specifications. To set up your Stylus CX and install your software, see the Start
Here sheet.
Please follow these guidelines throughout:
Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note: Notes contain important information about your Stylus CX.
Tip: Tips contain additional hints for better copying, printing, and scanning.
Note: The illustrations in this guide show the Epson Stylus CX4700 Series
all-in-one and its software, but the instructions are the same for the Epson Stylus
CX4100 Series all-in-one except where noted.

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About Your Stylus CX
Your Stylus CX all-in-one 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), 8 × 10 (203 × 254), and letter-size (216 ×279) 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 Stylus CX all-in-one 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 Stylus CX 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 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 LabSM 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 98, 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.

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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.
8 × 10-inch (203 × 254 mm) or
Letter-size (216 × 297 mm) paper
4 x 6-inch (102 × 152 mm) or
5 x 7-inch (127 × 178mm) paper