Epson Stylus Photo RX640 series Assembly instructions

English
Introduction ................................. 2
Parts .................................................2
Control Panel ...................................3
Handling Paper ........................... 4
Selecting Paper ...............................4
Loading Paper .................................4
Handling a CD/DVD .................. 6
Loading a CD/DVD .........................6
Ejecting the CD/DVD Tray..............7
Adjusting the Print Position .............7
Copying ....................................... 8
Placing Your Original on
the Document Table...................8
Copying Your Original ....................8
Reprinting a Photo ..........................9
Printing With Fun Frames...............11
Copying on a CD/DVD.................11
Copying With Special Layouts .....12
Selecting Special Print Settings ....13
Making Prints From Your
Memory Card ........................... 15
Inserting a Memory Card..............15
Checking the Photos on
Your Memory Card....................16
Printing Your Photos.......................16
Printing From an Index Sheet .......20
Cropping a Photo .........................22
Printing a CD/DVD ........................22
Creating a Jewel Case Insert.......24
Printing Using a Combo
Printing Sheet .............................24
Printing Your Stored Photos ..........27
Making Prints From Your
Digital Camera ......................... 29
Connecting and Printing .............29
Basic Operation Guide
Making Prints From Slides or
Negatives ...................................30
Removing the Document Mat
and Film Holder......................... 30
Placing 35-mm Slides
in the Holder.............................. 30
Placing 35-mm Film Strips
in the Holder.............................. 31
Printing Your Photos...................... 31
Scanning to a Memory Card ...35
Scanning a Photo ......................... 35
Scanning Slides or Film ................ 35
Making Prints From Your
Mobile Phone ............................37
Printing Snapshots......................... 37
Infrared Specification................... 37
Maintaining and Transporting ..38
Replacing Ink Cartridges ............. 38
Checking and Cleaning
the Print Head ........................... 39
Aligning the Print Head ................ 40
Transporting Your
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX ......... 41
Changing the Language
Displayed on the LCD Screen .. 41
Solving Problems .......................42
Error Messages .............................. 42
Problems and Solutions ................ 42
Customer Support......................... 45
Notices .......................................46
Important Safety Instructions....... 46
Copyright Notice .......................... 47
Index ...........................................48
Summary of Panel Settings ......52

2Introduction
Introduction
After you have set up your EPSON STYLUS™
PHOTO RX as described on the Start Here sheet, turn
here to:
■Load paper
■Load a CD/DVD
■Make a quick copy of a document or photo
■Print photos stored on a memory card
■Print photos from a digital camera
■Print photos from slides and negatives
■Scan to a memory card
■Print photos from a mobile phone
■Perform routine maintenance
■Solve simple problems
This book tells you how to do these things without
ever turning on your computer! Of course your
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX can do lots more when
you connect it to your Windows®or Macintosh®
computer—such as improving the color and quality of
your prints and scanned images or scanning part of a
photo.
For complete instructions on using the EPSON
STYLUS PHOTO RX with your computer, see the
on-screen User’s Guide. An icon for the guide was
automatically placed on your desktop when you
installed the software.
Please follow these guidelines as you read your
instructions:
wWarning:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCaution:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important information about your EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX.
Tip:
Tips contain hints for better copying, printing, and scanning.
Parts
edge guide
sheet feeder
feeder guard
front tray
paper support
front cover
tray lever
memory card
slot cover
transparency
unit window
memory card slot
document table
document mat
transportation lock infrared port
document cover
(transparency unit)
cartridge cover
scanner unit
EXT. I/F USB port
CD/DVD tray film holder

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Control Panel
Buttons LCD screen
The screen displays a preview of the selected images,
or displays settings that you can change with the
buttons.
Saving power
If the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX is inactive for more
than three minutes and Screen Saver Settings is set
to Memory Card Data, the slide show begins.
After 13 minutes of inactivity, the screen turns black
to save energy and the LEDs for the mode buttons turn
on and off in a clockwise rotation.
Press any button (except POn) to return the screen to
its previous state.
Setting the screen saver
1. Press the qSetup button.
2. Use the uor dbutton to select Screen Saver
Settings, then press the rbutton.
3. Select Memory Card Data or None.
4. Press OK.
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Buttons Function
1POn Press to turn the EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX on and off.
2rCopy Press to copy a photo or a
document.
3sMemory Card Press to print from a memory card.
4tSlide/Negative Press to print from slides,
negatives, or film strips.
5vSpecialty Print Press to print photos using a combo
printing sheet, print on CD/DVDs,
make copies or restore faded
photos, or print with colorful frames.
6uScan Press to scan to a memory card or
to your computer.
7wDisplay Press to change the view of photos
on the LCD screen when selecting
photos.
8qSetup Press to run maintenance
programs or adjust miscellaneous
settings.
9xPrint Settings Press to display detailed settings
for each mode.
10 yBack Press to cancel the current
operation on the LCD screen and
return to the previous menu.
11 4-way
Scroll
Press to select menu items.
12 OK Press to activate the settings you
have selected.
13 xStart Press to start copying, printing, or
scanning.
14 yStop/Clear
Settings
Press to stop copying, printing,
scanning, or reset the settings you
have made.

4Handling Paper
Handling Paper
Epson offers an extensive line of specialty papers that
provide outstanding results when used with Epson
printers and ink. The type of paper you choose affects
the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the
correct paper for your job.
Selecting Paper
Before printing, you need to select the correct Paper
Type setting on the LCD screen. This important setting
tells the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX what kind of
paper you are using so it can adjust how to apply the
ink.
Choose from these papers and settings:
*1 This paper size is only available in rCopy mode.
*2 This paper type is only available when making prints from your
memory card, digital camera, or mobile phone.
Make sure you return unused paper to the original
package as soon as you finish printing. Store your
printouts in a photo album, resealable plastic bag, or
protective plastic sleeves. Keep them away from high
temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Loading Paper
1. Open and extend the paper support.
2. Open the front cover and slide out the front tray.
Note:
Make sure the front tray is in the paper position (lower position).
If it is not, move the tray lever up and reposition the front tray.
Paper Type Size Paper Type
Setting
Max.
no. of
Sheets
Plain paper A4
A5 *1
Plain Paper 120
Epson Bright
White Paper
A4 Plain Paper 80
Epson Matte
Paper
Heavyweight
A4 Matte 20
Epson Photo
Quality Ink Jet
Paper
A4 PQIJ 100
Epson Photo
Quality Self
Adhesive Sheets
A4 PQIJ 1
Epson Premium
Glossy Photo
Paper
10 ×15 cm
(4 ×6 in.)
13 ×18 cm
(5 ×7 in.)
A4
16:9 wide
size
(102 ×181
mm)
Prem.Glossy 20
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper
10 ×15 cm
(4 ×6 in.)
A4
SemiGloss 20
Epson Photo
Paper
10 ×15 cm
(4 ×6 in.)
A4
Photo Paper 20
Epson Photo
Stickers *2
A6 Photo
Stickers
1
Epson Ultra
Glossy Photo
Paper
A4
10 ×15 cm
(4 ×6 in.)
13 ×18 cm
(5 ×7 in.)
Ultra Glossy 20
front tray

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3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. Load the paper against the right side of the sheet
feeder with the printable side up. The printable
side is usually whiter or glossier.
Place the stack of paper behind the tabs and make
sure it fits under the carrow mark inside the left
edge guide. Always load paper short edge first,
even for landscape printing.
5. Slide the edge guide lightly against the left side of
the paper.
Note:
If you are using special Epson paper, follow any instructions
that came with it. Make sure you do not load more than the
recommended number of sheets. Check the Paper Type
setting before printing to make sure it matches the type of paper
you have loaded (&page 4).
Now you are ready for copying or making prints, see
these sections:
■“Copying” on page 8
■“Making Prints From Your Memory Card” on
page 15
■“Making Prints From Your Digital Camera” on
page 29
■“Making Prints From Slides or Negatives” on
page 30
■“Making Prints From Your Mobile Phone” on
page 37
The printable side is often whiter
or brighter than the other side.
10 ×15 cm (4 ×6 in.)
photo paper

6Handling a CD/DVD
Handling a CD/DVD
Your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX includes a special
tray that lets you print directly on any ink-jet printable
CD/DVD.
cCaution:
You cannot print on thermal-printable CD/DVDs.
To print on 8-cm mini CDs, use the EPSON Print CD
software included with your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO
RX. See the instructions in your on-screen User's Guide.
Loading a CD/DVD
Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your
ink-jet printable CD/DVDs before you print.
Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause
errors when you burn the data. If you plan to print
large numbers of CD/DVDs, it is a good idea to print
a small sample, then wait a day and check the quality
to make sure it is satisfactory.
1. Turn on the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX and
open the front cover.
2. Move the tray lever down until the front tray is
lifted to the CD/DVD position.
cCaution
❏Do not touch the front tray when operating the tray lever.
❏Do not move the tray lever while the EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX is operating.
Note:
Before you move the tray lever, make sure no paper or other
objects are on the front tray and the front tray is not extended.
3. Place your CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray with
the label surface up. (Make sure the surface is
clean.)
Note:
Use the CD/DVD tray that comes with the EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX. The tray cannot be used with other products.
4. Insert the tray into the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO
RX until the arrow mark on the CD/DVD tray is
aligned with the arrow mark on the front tray.
cCaution:
Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX is operating. Otherwise, your EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX may be damaged or the surface of the CD/DVD
may become dirty or scratched.
Now you are ready to copy or print on a CD/DVD.
■To copy on a CD/DVD, see “Copying on a
CD/DVD” on page 11
■To print on a CD/DVD, see “Printing a CD/DVD”
on page 22
Insert the CD/DVD
tray along the edge
guide

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Ejecting the CD/DVD Tray
1. Make sure that printing is finished.
2. Eject the CD/DVD tray by pulling it straight out
of the front tray.
3. Move the tray lever up to reposition the front tray.
Adjusting the Print Position
If your printed image is not centered on the CD/DVD,
you can adjust its printing position.
1. If necessary, print a test sample using an extra
CD/DVD.
2. Press the qSetup button.
3. Use the uor dbutton to select the print position
options.
Inner/Outer Print Position
Up-Down/Left-Right Print Position
4. Press the rbutton and then use the u, d, l, or r
buttons to select how far (in millimetres) to move
the print position.
5. Press OK to apply the new setting.
Note:
The EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX retains your settings even
after it has been turned off, so you do not need to readjust the
printing position each time you print a CD/DVD.
Options Description
CD/DVD
Inner Print
Position
Select to resize the print position for the
inside diameter of the CD/DVD label. You
can adjust it by 1 mm from 18 to 46 mm.
CD/DVD
Outer Print
Position
Select to resize the print position for the
outside diameter of the CD/DVD label.
You can adjust it by 1 mm from 114 to
120 mm.
Options Description
CD/DVD
Print Pos.
Up-Down
Select to finely adjust the CD/DVD print
position. You can adjust it by 0.1 mm from
-2 to +2 mm up and down.
CD/DVD
Print Pos.
Left-Right
Select to finely adjust the CD/DVD print
position. You can adjust it by 0.1 mm from
-2 to +2 mm left and right.
1. Inner
2. Outer
1. Move the CD/DVD up
2. Move the CD/DVD right
3. Move the CD/DVD down
4. Move the CD/DVD left

8Copying
Copying
You can use your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RXto copy
documents and photos without a computer. If you
have photos that have become faded over time, you
can even bring them back to life with Color
Restoration.
Notes for copying
■The copied image may not be exactly the same size
as the original.
■Depending on the type of paper used, print
quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of
the printout, or these areas may be smeared.
■If the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX runs out of
paper while copying, make sure you replace the
paper as soon as possible. Color accuracy may be
affected if you leave the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO
RX without paper for a long period of time.
■If you see a low ink message while you are
copying, you can either continue copying until the
ink runs out, or stop and replace the cartridge.
■Keep the document table clean.
■Make sure the document or photo is flat against
the document table; otherwise, the copy will be
out of focus.
■If a moiré pattern (cross-hatch) appears on your
copy, change the Zoom setting or shift the position
of your original.
Placing Your Original on the
Document Table
1. Open the document cover and place your original
face-down on the document table, in the upper left
corner.
Note:
If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original away
from the corner slightly.
2. Close the cover gently so you do not move the
original.
Copying multiple photos
You can place several photos on the document table at
one time to make extra prints; a separate print is made
of each photo (&page 9). Place each photo
horizontally as shown in the illustration below.
■You can copy photos from 30 ×40 mm to 127 ×178
mm.
■Position each photo at least 10 mm away from the
adjacent photo.
■You can copy two 10 ×15 cm (4 ×6 in.) size photos
at a time.
Copying Your Original
You can copy black-and-white materials such as books
and newspaper clippings—or materials with colorful
graphic designs such as magazine articles and
scrapbook elements.
Tip:
Plain photocopier paper works well for making everyday copies. For
crisper text and more vivid colors, try one of the special Epson
papers listed on page 4.
1. Load your paper (&page 4), then place your
original on the document table (&page 8).
Place your
original in this
corner
Top Bottom

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2. Press the rCopy mode button.
Note:
The EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX retains the last settings you
used, so always check them to make sure they are the ones
you want.
3. Use the uor dbutton to select the menu item and
use the lor rbutton to select the setting item.
Note:
❏To reprint a photo with a professional finish, see the next
section.
❏When CD Copy is selected as the Layout you cannot
change the number of copies.
4. Check the print settings under the menu items. If
necessary, press the xPrint Settings button and
change these settings. (&page 13 for print
settings.) Then press OK to apply the new settings.
5. Press the xStart butt on. Your document is copied.
If you need to stop copying, press the
yStop/Clear Settings button.
cCaution:
To avoid damaging the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX, never
open the scanner unit while scanning or copying.
Tip:
If you need to make your copies lighter or darker, press the xPrint
Settings button and adjust the Copy Density. Then press OK to
apply the setting.
Reprinting a Photo
You can print long-lasting photos with a professional
finish by choosing one of the following Epson papers
specially designed for photos.
1. Load your paper (&page 4), then place your
original on the document table (&page 8).
2. Press the vSpecialty Print mode button.
3. Use the lor rbutton to select Reprint/Restore
Photos, and then press OK.
Select the number
of copies.
Select Color for
color copies or
B&W for
black-and-white
copies.
Select Text for text
documents or
Photo for photos
and graphics.
Select With Borders
(&page 12 for
layout options).
Check the print
settings
Paper Type Size Paper Type
Setting
Max. no.
of Sheets
Epson Matte
Paper
Heavyweight
A4 Matte 20
Epson
Premium
Glossy Photo
Paper
10 ×15 cm
(4 ×6 in.)
13 ×18 cm
(5 ×7 in.)
A4
Prem.Glossy 20
Epson
Premium
Semigloss
Photo Paper
10 ×15 cm
(4 ×6 in.)
A4
SemiGloss 20
Epson Photo
Paper
10 ×15 cm
(4 ×6 in.)
A4
Photo Paper 20
Epson Ultra
Glossy Photo
Paper
A4
10 ×15 cm
(4 ×6 in.)
13 ×18 cm
(5 ×7 in.)
Ultra Glossy 20

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4. Use the uor dbutton to select the menu item, and
then press the rbutton. Use the uor dbutton to
select the setting item. Then press OK to apply the
new settings.
5. Press OK and then check the Paper Size setting at
the top of the screen and then press OK again.
Your photo is previewed.
6. Use the lor rbutton to select the photo, and use
the uor dbutton to select the number of copies.
7. Check the print settings. If necessary, press the
xPrint Settings button and change these settings
(&page 13 for print settings). Then press OK to
apply the new settings.
8. Press the xStart button. Your photo is copied.
If you need to stop copying, press the
yStop/Clear Settings button.
Note:
If you select the Borderless layout, your image is slightly enlarged
and cropped to fill the sheet of paper.
Cropping a photo
You can crop and enlarge photos when you copy.
Before you start, place your photo on the document
table (&page 8) and load the paper you want to print
on (&page 4).
1. Press the vSpecialty Print mode button and
select Reprint/Restore Photos. Then press OK.
2. Make sure Crop to Subject is set to On.
3. Press OK. The EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX
displays your photos on the screen.
4. Use the lor rbutton to select the photo you want
to crop, then press OK.
You see the first cropping screen.
5. Use the u, d, l, and rbuttons to move the frame
to the center of the area you want to crop. (If the
frame stops moving when it reaches an edge, you
can come back to this step later after resizing the
frame.) Press OK when done.
You see the second cropping screen.
6. Use the uor dbutton to increase or decrease the
size of the frame.
Note:
To readjust the frame’s position, press the yBack button to
return to the previous screen.
Select Off.
Select Off.
Setting Description
Crop to Subject Select On if you have a photo with a
subject in it that you want to
emphasize. Then you can crop out
the rest of the photo and print the
main subject by itself (see the next
section).
Color Restoration Select On if you want to restore color
to faded photos. &“Restoring color
in photos” on page 11
Check Paper Size
Check Print
Settings

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7. When you have finished framing the photo, press
OK. (If you need to adjust it further, press the
yBack button to return to the previous screens.)
8. Use the uor dbutton to select the number of
copies (1 to 99).
9. Check the print settings. If necessary, press the
xPrint Settings button and change these settings.
(&page 13 for print settings.) Then press OK to
apply the new settings.
10. Press the xStart button to start printing.
If you need to cancel printing, press the
yStop/Clear Settings button.
Restoring color in photos
If you have photos that have become faded over time,
you can bring them back to life with color restoration.
To restore color to faded photos, follow the
instructions on the preceding pages to place your
photos on the document table (&page 8) and adjust
the settings.
1. Press the vSpecialty Print mode button and
select Reprint/Restore Photos. Then press OK.
2. Make sure Color Restoration is set to On.
3. Continue from step 5 from “Reprinting a Photo”
on page 9 to reprint your photos.
Note:
❏You can restore color to faded photos up to 10 ×15 cm (4 ×6in.).
❏You can also restore color to photos larger than 10 ×15 cm (4 ×6
in.) when you scan them to your computer. See your on-screen
User's Guide for details.
Printing With Fun Frames
You can add colorful frames to your favorite
photographs with PRINT Image Framer.
1. Choose from a variety of frames on the CD-ROM
that came with your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX
and save them to a memory card using EPSON
PRINT Image Framer Tool. For details, see the
software help.
Tip:
You can also use the PIF DESIGNER software to edit the
existing frames or create your own frames. For details, see the
software help.
2. Load the appropriate paper for the frame size (&
page 4).
3. Place your original on the document table.
4. Insert a memory card containing P.I.F. frames (&
page 15).
5. Continue from step 4 “Printing with fun frames”
on page 19 to print the frame photos.
Copying on a CD/DVD
You can copy colorful designs directly onto a
CD/DVD without using your computer. You can
either scan a design and copy it onto the CD/DVD or
use one of your photos.
1. Place your CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray and
insert it into the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX (&
page 6).
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2. Place the original you want to copy on the
document table (&page 8). The image is
automatically cropped and resized to fit on the
CD/DVD label.
3. Press the rCopy mode button.
4. Use the u, d, l, and rbuttons to select these
settings.
5. Check the print settings under the menu items. If
necessary, press the xPrint Settings button and
change these settings. (&page 13 for print
settings.) Then press OK to apply the new settings.
Tip:
If you want to check the print output before, select Plain Paper
as the Paper Type setting and load plain paper.
6. Press the xStart button. Your CD/DVD is
printed.
If you need to stop copying, press the
yStop/Clear Settings button.
7. When printing is complete, pull the tray out of the
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX (&page 7) and let
the CD/DVD dry fully before handling it.
8. When you finish printing CD/DVDs, raise the
tray lever to return the front tray to its former
position (&page 7).
Tip:
If ink smears on your printed CD/DVDs, you may need to adjust the
ink density. CD/DVDs from different manufacturers absorb ink
differently, so you may need to adjust the setting for each brand.
After making basic print settings, press the xPrint Settings button.
Change the Copy Density as needed, then press OK.
Copying With Special
Layouts
Whether you are copying a newspaper clipping or a
photograph, your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX lets
you print your copies using a variety of layouts.
Selecting a Copy Layout
1. Press the rCopy mode button.
2. Use the uor dbutton to select Layout and press
the rbutton.
3. Use the uor dbutton to select one of these layout
options, then press OK.
Select Color for
color copies or
B&W for
black-and-white
copies.
Select Text or
Photo.
Select CD Copy (&
page 12 for layout
options).
Check the print
settings
Copy Layout Setting Result
With Borders
Copies your original with
a standard 3 mm margin.
Borderless*
Copies your photo all the
way to the edges of the
paper.
CD Copy
Copies your photo onto a
CD label using the
Auto-fit function.
2-up Copy
Copies two originals
onto one sheet.
1. Select
the Copy
Layout.
2. Press the
OK button.

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* Borderless copying is available only when you are using
Epson photo paper in the sizes listed. If you notice reduced
print quality at the bottom of your print, try using a layout with
borders.
Copying 2 or 4 originals on one sheet
1. Place the first original on the document table (&
page 8).
2. Select 2-up Copy as the Copy Layout.
If you want to copy four originals on one sheet,
select 4-up Copy. Press OK.
&“Selecting a Copy Layout” on page 12
Note:
If you choose 4-up as the layout setting, but you do not select
four originals, a blank space is left for any missing originals.
3. Press the xPrint Settings button and change the
settings if necessary (&page 13). Then press OK
to apply the new settings.
4. Press the xStart button. The first original is
scanned and the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX
starts copying.
5. When the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX finishes
scanning the first original, place the second
original on the document table.
6. Press the xStart button again. The second original
is scanned, and the copy is printed.
If you want to copy four originals on one sheet, repeat
steps 5 and 6 twice.
Selecting Special Print
Settings
You can choose from various sizes and types of Epson
paper to get just the results you want.
1. After pressing the rCopy mode button, or
pressing the vSpecialty Print mode button and
making copy settings, press the xPrint Settings
button.
2. Use the uor dbutton to select the menu item, then
press the rbutton.
4-up Copy
Copies four originals
onto one sheet.
Repeat Copy
Prints a photo at actual
size as many times as it
will fit on one sheet.
Repeat Copy-4, 9, or
16
Prints a photo multiple
times on one sheet;
select 4, 9, or 16 photos
per sheet.
Copy Layout Setting Result

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3. Use the uor dbutton to select the setting item,
and then press OK to apply the new setting.
Copy mode
Zoom For borderless printing, select Auto Fit
Page. Otherwise, select Actual to print
your photo at its original size; or resize
the image to fit various common paper
sizes.
You can also resize the original by a
specific amount (25 to 400%).
Paper Type Select the setting for the type of paper
you loaded (&page 4).
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
Quality Select the quality of the copy to be made.
Copy Density Adjust the density of copied documents.
Borderless
Expansion
Adjust the margins that are trimmed
when you select Borderless.
Standard: No margins are printed.
Mid: The expansion rate is low. (The
margins might be printed.)
Min: The expansion rate is lower than
Mid. (The margins might be
printed.)
Specialty Print mode
Paper Type Select the setting for the type of paper
you loaded (&page 4).
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
Layout Select Borderless to print your photo
without white borders abound the edge.
Quality Select the quality of the copy to be made.
Borderless
Expansion
Adjust the margins that are trimmed
when you select Borderless.
Standard: No margins are printed.
Mid: The expansion rate is low. (The
margins might be printed.)
Min: The expansion rate is lower than
Mid. (The margins might be
printed.)
Filter Select B&W to print your photo in black
and white.

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Making Prints From Your Memory Card
You can print photos from your digital camera by
inserting its memory card in your EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX. If you have a PictBridge - or USB
DIRECT-PRINT-enabled camera, you can connect it to
the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX with a USB cable (&
page 29).
After inserting your memory card, you can select
photos by viewing them on the LCD screen or by
printing and scanning an index sheet.
Note:
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can
pre-select the photos you want to print while the card is still in your
camera (&page 19).
Inserting a Memory Card
Compatible cards and inserting
positions
You can use the following types of memory cards with
your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX:
cCaution:
Make sure you check which direction the card should be inserted,
and if the card needs an adapter make sure you attach the adapter
before inserting the card. Otherwise, you may not be able to remove
the card from the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX.
Make sure the photos on your card meet these
requirements:
Slot Type of Card
Smart Media
xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card Type M
Media format DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant
File format JPEG or TIFF, DOS FAT (FAT 12 or 16, one
partition) taken with a DCF version 1.0 or
2.0 compliant digital camera
Support Exif Versions 2.21
Image size 80 x 80 pixels to 9200 x 9200 pixels
Number of files Up to 999
Slot Type of Card
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
MagicGate Memory Stick
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
Memory Stick Duo*
Memory Stick PRO Duo*
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*
miniSD card*
*Adapter required
Compact Flash
Microdrive

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Inserting a memory card
When you are printing directly from a memory card,
it is best if the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX is not
connected to your computer or your computer is
turned off. Otherwise, printing may take longer.
1. Turn off your computer or disconnect it from the
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX.
2. Open the memory card slot cover.
3. Make sure the memory card light (next to the card
slots) is off and all the slots are empty. Then insert
your card (&page 15).
The memory card light flashes, then turns green.
4. Close the memory card slot cover.
cCaution:
❏Do not insert more than one card at a time.
❏Do not try to force the card into the slot. Cards will not go all the
way in. Forcing a card may damage the EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX, the memory card, or both.
❏Keep the memory card slot cover closed while a card is inserted.
This protects the card and the slot from dust and static; otherwise
data on the memory card may be lost, or the EPSON STYLUS
PHOTO RX may be damaged.
❏The static charge on some memory cards may cause the EPSON
STYLUS PHOTO RX to malfunction.
❏If the card is not correctly formatted, you see a message on the
LCD screen. Press the button indicated on the screen to format
the card. Any data stored on the card will be erased.
Removing a memory card
1. Make sure all print jobs are finished.
2. Open the memory card slot cover.
3. Make sure the memory card light is not flashing.
4. Remove the memory card by pulling it straight out
of its slot.
5. Close the memory card slot cover.
cCaution:
❏Wait for the memory card light to stop flashing before removing
your card or turning off the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX, or you
may lose data on the card.
❏If your computer uses Windows 2000 or XP, never turn off the
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX or disconnect the USB cable when
a memory card is inserted; you may lose data on the card. See
your on-screen User's Guide for details.
Checking the Photos on Your
Memory Card
After inserting a memory card, you can view all the
photos on your memory card.
1. Press the sMemory Card mode button.
2. Use the lor rbutton to select Play Slide Show.
3. Press OK to start the slide show. Your EPSON
STYLUS PHOTO RX displays one photo stored on
the memory card at a time and advances to the
next photo automatically.
If you want to stop the slide show, press OK.
Printing Your Photos
You can make the print settings to match your paper
and get just the results you want.
1. Load Epson photo paper.
2. Insert a memory card (&page 15).
Memory
card light

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3. Press the sMemory Card mode button.
4. Use the lor rbutton to select one of the options
for choosing your photos, and then press OK.
Depending on your selection, you see a screen like
this:
5. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen
to select the photos you want to print and the
number of copies.
Use the u, d, l, and rbuttons to select a photo;
use the uor dbutton to set the number of copies.
6. Press the xPrint Settings button.
7. Use the uor dbutton to select the menu item, then
press the rbutton.
8. Use the uor dbutton to select the setting item.
Then press OK to apply the new settings.
Setting Description
View and
Print Photos
Prints only the photos that you choose.
Print All
Photos
Prints all the photos on your card.
Print by Date Prints photos by the date they were
taken.
Print Range
of Photos
Prints a sequence of photos, for example
3 through 8.
PrintCropped
Photos
Prints only the part of the photo that you
crop. (&page 22)
Print Index
Sheet
Prints thumbnails of the photos on your
card and lets you select which ones you
want to print. (&page 20)
1. Select your
option.
2. Press OK.
Setting Description
Paper Type Select the setting for the type of paper
you loaded (&page 4).
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
Layout If you want to print without white
borders around the edges, choose
Borderless. Otherwise choose Border
or another layout option as described
on page 18.
Date Prints the date your photo was taken
in one of the following formats:
yyyy.mm.dd (2005.10.01),
mmm.dd.yyyy (Oct.01.2005),
dd.mmm.yyyy (01.Oct.2005), or
None (no date).
Time Prints the time your photo was taken
in one of the following formats:
12-hour system (8:35),24-hour
system (20:35), or None (no time
printed).
Quality Select the quality of the print to be
made.
Filter Select B&W to print your photo in black
and white. Select Sepia to print your
photo in sepia.
Auto Correct P.I.M. uses your camera's PRINT
Image Matching or Exif Print settings.
PhotoEnhance: adjust the
brightness, contrast, and saturation of
your photos.
Brightness Adjust this setting if your prints are too
light or too dark.
Contrast Adjust this setting to increase the
contrast.
Sharpness Adjust this setting to sharpen or soften
your prints.

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9. Press the xStart button to print your photos.
If you need to cancel printing, press the
yStop/Clear Settings button.
Selecting the Layout
These photo layouts are available when making your
print settings (&page 16). Select Layout, press the r
button, and then use the uor dbutton to select one of
the following layouts.
Note:
For most multi-photo layouts, one copy of each selected photo is
printed. If you have selected Print Cropped Photos, multiple copies
of the cropped photo only are printed.
Adjusting the print position on a Photo
Stickers sheet
If your printed image is not centered on the Photo
Stickers sheet, you can adjust its printing position. If
necessary, print a test sample using a blank sheet of
plain paper.
1. Press the qSetup button.
2. Use the uor dbutton to select Stickers Position
Up-Down or Stickers Position Left-Right, then
press the rbutton.
3. Use the u, d, l, or rbuttons to adjust the stickers
print positions.
4. Press OK when you finish making your settings.
Saturation Select from Highest, Higher,
Standard, Lower, or Lowest.
Print Info. Set this to On to print your camera’s
exposure time (shutter speed), F-stop
(aperture), and ISO speed.
Small Image Set this to On to remove digital noise
and improve the quality of low
resolution images.
Note:
This function does not work if Auto
Correct is set to None.
Fit to Frame If your photo is too long or wide to fit
inside the available space on your
selected layout, part of it is
automatically cropped (when this
setting is On). Select Off to turn off
automatic cropping and leave white
space at the edges of the photo.
Bidirectional Increases the print speed when turned
On. Select Off to improve the print
quality (but your photos print more
slowly).
Borderless
Expansion
Adjust the margins that are trimmed
when you select Borderless.
Standard: No margins are printed.
Mid: The expansion rate is low. (The
margins might be printed.)
Min: The expansion rate is lower than
Mid. (The margins might be
printed.)
PIF Relation If each photo has a P.I.F. frame
specified for it, select On to print your
photos according to the related P.I.F.
layouts.
Setting Description
Borderless Prints your photo all the way to the edges
of the paper.
Setting Description
1. Select
Layout.
2. Select
layout
options.
Border Prints your photo with a white margin
around the edge.
Upper Half Prints your photo on the upper half of the
paper.
2-up Prints two photos per sheet.
4-up Prints four photos per sheet.
8-up Prints eight photos per sheet.
20-up Prints 20 photos per sheet.
Index Prints 80 photos on A4 size paper.
Note:
When Index is selected, the Auto
Correct and Filter functions are not
available.
16-up Prints 16 photos on one sticker sheet. If
you select only one photo, 16 copies of
the same photo are printed. If you select
two or more, one copy of each is printed
in a 16-up layout.
Print Position
Options
Description
Stickers
Position
Up-Down
Select to finely adjust the Photo
Stickers sheet position. You can adjust
it by 0.1 mm from -2.5 to + 2.5 mm up
and down.
Stickers
Position
Left-Right
Select to finely adjust the Photo
Stickers sheet position. You can adjust
it by 0.1 mm from -2.5 to + 2.5 mm left
and right.
Setting Description

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Using DPOF to select your photos
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), you can use it to preselect photos and the
number of copies to print while the card is still in your
camera. See your camera’s instruction manual for
details.
1. Load photo paper (&page 4).
2. Insert a memory card (&page 15) containing
DPOF data.
3. Press the sMemory Card mode button.
4. Select View and Print Photos, Print All Photos, or
Print Range of Photos, and then press OK. You
see this screen:
5. Select Yes and then press OK.
6. If necessary, continue with the steps on page 16 to
make your print settings.
7. Press the xStart button to print your photos.
If you need to cancel printing, press the
yStop/Clear Settings button.
Printing with fun frames
You can add colorful frames to your favorite
photographs with PRINT Image Framer.
1. Choose from a variety of frames on the CD-ROM
that came with your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX
and save them to a memory card using EPSON
PRINT Image Framer Tool. For details, see the
software help.
Tip:
You can also use the PIF DESIGNER software to edit the
existing frames or create your own frames. For details, see the
software help.
2. Load the appropriate paper for the frame size (&
page 4).
3. Insert a memory card containing photos and P.I.F.
frames.
Note:
Be sure to save the P.I.F. frames to the memory card using the
EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool; otherwise the P.I.F. file
name will not appear on the LCD screen.
4. Press the vSpecialty Print mode button.
5. Select P.I.F. Print, and then press OK.
6. Press the rbutton to select the Document Type
setting at the top of the screen. If you want to print
a photo from your memory card with a P.I.F.
frame, select Memory Card. If you want to print
a photo with a P.I.F. frame, select Photo, and then
press OK .
7. Press OK again, and then use the lor rbutton to
select the P.I.F. frame you want to print, and then
press OK.
8. Use the lor rbutton to select the photos you want
to print, and then press OK.
If you select a P.I.F. frame that can contain
multiple photos, use the lor rbutton to select the
photo, and then use the ubutton to set the photo.
A light blue frame appears around the selected
photo.
9. Press OK to confirm the layout, then set the
number of copies using the uor dbutton.
10. Check the print settings. If necessary, press the
xPrint Settings button and change the settings as
described in step 8 from “Printing Your Photos”
on page 16. Then press OK to apply the new
setting.
1. Select P.I.F.
Print.
2. Press OK.
Select the
Document Type

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Note:
The EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX selects the paper size
automatically depending on the frame you choose. Also, you
cannot adjust Borderless Expansion with borderless P.I.F.
frame.
11. Press the xStart button to start printing.
Note:
If you specified a frame for each photo, set PIF Relation to On
under Print Settings in Memory Card mode before you print.
Restoring default settings
If you want to reset the print and copy settings to their
original factory defaults, follow these steps:
1. Press the qSetup button.
2. Use the uor dbutton to select Restore to Factory
Settings.
3. Press the rbutton, then press OK to restore the
settings.
Printing From an
Index Sheet
Overview of printing
from an index sheet
An index sheet gives you a
thumbnail printout of the photos
on your memory card and lets you select which ones
you want to print. You can use the index sheet to make
borderless prints on 10 ×15 cm (4 ×6 in.), 13 ×18 cm
(5 ×7 in.), and A4 size paper.
Use plain paper to print out the index sheet. When you
are ready to print your photos, you will need to load
one of the Epson photo papers.
Printing the index sheet.
Selecting photos from the index sheet.
Scanning the index sheet.
Printing the selected photos.
Printing an index sheet
1. Load several sheets of plain paper. (If there are
more than 30 photos on your memory card, you
will need more than one sheet to print the index.)
2. Insert a memory card (&page 15).
3. Press the sMemory Card mode button.