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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 Appendix 132 Copyright Notice 132 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 132 Trademarks 133...

  • Page 5: Epson Stylus Cx4100 Series/Cx4700 Series User's Guide

    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.

  • Page 6: About Your Stylus Cx

    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.

  • Page 7: About Your Software

    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.
  • Page 8 ■ ™ 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 on the Web-To-Page Print toolbar in Internet Explorer (requires Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with...

  • Page 9: Loading Paper

    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.
  • Page 10 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 ×...
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Envelopes

    7. Make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to the position. 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. ■...
  • Page 13 2. Flip the feeder guard forward. 3. Slide the left edge guide to the left. 4. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge left, printable side up, against the right edge guide. Load the flap edge left, printable side up Note: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load one envelope at a time.
  • Page 14 6. Flip the feeder guard back. 7. Set the paper thickness lever to the position. Select the following settings when printing on envelopes: ■ as the paper Type or Media Type setting Envelope ■ The correct envelope size as the Size or Paper Size setting ■...

  • Page 15: Special Papers

    S041067 * 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...

  • Page 16: Printing In Windows

    When loading Epson ink jet papers, follow the capacity guidelines below. See Selecting the Correct Paper Type for the paper type settings you should select for these papers in the printer software. Paper type Loading capacity Premium Bright White Paper...

  • Page 17: 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 . You see a window like this one: Print Select EPSON Stylus CX4100 Series or EPSON Stylus CX4700 Series Open your printer software 2. Make sure...
  • Page 18 You see the basic print settings window: Select the type of document you’re printing Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document or image orientation 4. Select from these types: Quality Option ■ For rough drafts with reduced print quality Draft: ■...

  • Page 19: Selecting The Default Settings For All Windows Programs

    6. Select your document or image orientation. 7. Click 8. At the Print window, click to start printing. Print 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.

  • Page 20: Customizing Windows Print Settings

    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.

  • Page 21: Printing With Macintosh Os X

    4. Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can: ■ Click to save your settings, return to the Print window, and print. ■ Click the button to return to the basic settings. Basic ■ Continue with step 5 to change the layout options. 5.
  • Page 22 Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility as described on the Start Here sheet. 1. Open the File menu and select . You see the Page Setup window: Page Setup Select Stylus CX4100 or Stylus CX4700 Select your Paper Size...
  • Page 23 9. Select the following Print Settings as necessary: Select your Media Type Select Color or Black Ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Click Print Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 10. Depending on your settings, you can choose other options from the pop-up menu: ■...
  • Page 24 ■ : View a list of all your selections. Summary 11. To save your selections for future use, select from the Presets pop-up Save As menu. 12. Click Print 13. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop.

  • Page 25: Customizing Mac Os X Print Settings

    Customizing Mac OS X Print Settings You can use advanced settings for color matching or printing at a higher resolution. 1. On the print settings window, click and choose these settings as Advanced necessary: For color management settings, select Color Management from the pop-up menu Select Photo RPM for...

  • Page 26: Printing Borderless Photos

    Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper...

  • Page 27: Loading Paper For Borderless Photos

    Load your paper as shown in Loading Paper. With proper care, photographs from your Stylus CX all-in-one will last for many years. The special Epson DURABrite Ultra inks designed for your Stylus CX are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with Epson papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.

  • Page 28: Windows

    ■ Always keep unused paper in the original package. 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.
  • Page 29 ■ Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Matte Paper - Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper 5. Click the checkbox. Read the message and click Borderless 6. Select your paper Size setting. See the list of supported borderless sizes in Printing Borderless Photos.

  • Page 30: Macintosh Os X

    Macintosh OS X 1. Open the File menu and select . You see a window like this one: Page Setup 2. Select in the Format for pop-up menu. Stylus CX4100 Stylus CX4700 3. Select one of the following settings as your Paper Size: ■...
  • Page 31 8. Select from the pop-up menu. Print Settings 9. Select one of the following for the Media Type option, to match the paper you’re using: ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ■ Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■...
  • Page 32 11. Select from the pop-up menu. You see a window like this one: Expansion 12. If necessary, adjust the Expansion slider to choose , or the in-between setting. retains the most image area in your print, but there may be a small white edge on the borders of the print.

  • Page 33: Placing Originals For Scanning

    Stylus CX all-in-one. Note: If you are scanning a large or thick document, you can remove the document cover. See Placing Large or Thick Documents for instructions. To scan your document or photo, see Starting EPSON Scan.

  • Page 34: Placing Large Or Thick Documents

    Placing Large or Thick Documents When you scan a large or thick document, you can remove the document cover. Just open it and pull it straight up. If you need to press the document flat while you copy or scan it, do not press too hard and be careful not to move it.

  • Page 35: Starting Epson Scan

    Starting EPSON Scan If you want to scan an image and save it directly to a file, you can start EPSON Scan as a “standalone” program. You can also use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as ArcSoft PhotoImpression, to scan with EPSON Scan. When you are finished, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.

  • Page 36: Starting Epson Scan As A Standalone Program

    Scan Using Full Auto Mode.) Note: If you are in Home or Professional Mode, you see the EPSON Scan settings window. For instructions on using Home or Professional Mode, see Selecting Basic Settings. To change scan modes, see Changing the Scan Mode.

  • Page 37: Starting Epson Scan With Another Scanning Program

    Settings window, Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder automatically opens to the folder where the scanned image was saved. For more information, see Using Full Auto Mode. Starting EPSON Scan With Another Scanning Program 1. Start your scanning program. Double-click the program icon from your desktop, if it is available, or do one of...

  • Page 38: Selecting File Save Settings

    3. Select your Stylus CX all-in-one. Note: With Windows XP, do not choose a WIA option for your Stylus CX; it will not work correctly. EPSON Scan starts automatically. For instructions on using it, see Selecting EPSON Scan Settings. Selecting File Save Settings When you see the File Save Settings window, you need to select the location, name, and format of the scanned image file you want to save.
  • Page 39 2. Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Start Number if you like. If you are scanning multiple images at once, each image will receive a different 3-digit number.
  • Page 40 Scan File Save Settings window. ■ Open image folder after scanning Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open to the folder where your scanned image is saved when EPSON Scan finishes scanning.

  • Page 41: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

    Changing the Scan Mode To change the scan mode, click the arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window. Then select the mode you want to use from the list that appears. Note: The mode you select remains in effect when you start EPSON Scan the next time.

  • Page 42: Using Full Auto Mode

    Home or Professional Mode: Selecting Basic Settings. Using Full Auto Mode When you start EPSON Scan for the first time, it runs in Full Auto Mode and displays the EPSON Scan standby window: Note: If you want to change the scan mode, see Changing the Scan Mode.
  • Page 43 1. If you want to select a custom resolution or restore faded colors in your image, click the button. You see the Customize window: Customize Select your settings and click . (For details on selecting settings, click the Help button.) 2.

  • Page 44: Selecting Basic Settings

    EPSON Scan standby window. If you need to cancel scanning, click the Cancel button when it appears. 5. Depending on how you started EPSON Scan, the program saves the file to the location you specified or opens the scanned image in your scanning program. See Finishing the Scan for details.
  • Page 45 Home Mode...
  • Page 46 Destination settings. These tell EPSON Scan how you plan to use your scanned image so it can select the correct default resolution (scan quality) for you. Follow these steps to select the basic settings for a document or photo in EPSON Scan: 1.
  • Page 47 Black-and-white photo with just a few shades of gray Black & White Document with black text and/or line art 3. EPSON Scan selects a default resolution setting based on the original and destination settings you select. See Selecting the Scan Resolution to continue scanning.

  • Page 48: Selecting The Scan Resolution

    You will enlarge the images as you scan them (increase the Target Size setting). If you will enlarge the images in EPSON Scan so you can use them at a larger size, you can accept the Resolution setting selected by EPSON Scan based on your original and destination settings.

  • Page 49: Previewing And Adjusting The Scan Area

    Once you have selected your basic settings and resolution in Home or Professional Mode, you can preview your image and select or adjust the area of the image(s) you want to scan. EPSON Scan displays the preview image(s) in a separate Preview window on your screen.
  • Page 50 EPSON Scan window. If Preview you want to check or change the preview type, click the arrow next to the button, if it is available. Preview EPSON Scan prescans your image(s) and displays them in one of the following Preview windows: Normal preview...
  • Page 51 Thumbnail preview 2. If you are viewing the Thumbnail preview, you can do the following to adjust the image(s): ■ To zoom in on an image, double-click its thumbnail, or click the thumbnail and then click the tab near the top of the Preview window. Full Size (Available only when you’ve scanned multiple images at one time.) ■...
  • Page 52 To zoom in on an image, click inside the scan area and click the Zoom button. EPSON Scan prescans again and displays a larger preview on the Zoom tab. (Your other images are still previewed at the original size on the Preview tab.)
  • Page 53 You can move the marquee, adjust its size, and create multiple marquees on one image (Normal preview only) to scan different image areas in separate scan files. Follow these steps: 1. To draw a marquee, move your cursor over a preview image. The pointer becomes a set of cross-hairs.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Color And Other Image Settings

    Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Once you have previewed your images and adjusted the scan area, you can modify the image quality, if necessary. EPSON Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality.
  • Page 55 Before you make adjustments, be sure to click the image or marquee for the area you want to adjust. In Professional Mode, you also need to scroll down to the Adjustments area of the main EPSON Scan window: The table below describes the settings available in Home and/or Professional Mode.
  • Page 56 Color Balance Professional only: Adjusts the balance of red, green, and blue colors in the overall image. Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Color Balance setting. Auto Exposure Home: Automatically applied. Professional: Click the Auto Exposure button. To turn it on continuously, click the Configuration button, click the Color tab, and select Continuous auto exposure.

  • Page 57: Selecting The Scan Size

    See EPSON Scan help for details. Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected.
  • Page 58 If you are going to scan your image to a particular size, such as 8 × 10 inches, you should select the Target Size setting after previewing it, but before adjusting your scan area (indicated by the marquee). This sets the scan area to the correct proportions so your image will not be cropped unexpectedly.
  • Page 59 ■ To change the way your image is cropped, turn on or off. (See Trimming EPSON Scan Help for details.) ■ To unlock the proportions of your scan size, click the lock icon. Then adjust the marquee or enter new width/height measurements.

  • Page 60: Finishing The Scan

    What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan: ■ If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program, you see the File Save Settings window. This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files.

  • Page 61: Restoring Color In Photos

    1. Place your original photo on the scanner. See Placing Originals for Scanning for instructions: 2. Start EPSON Scan. See Starting EPSON Scan for instructions: 3. When the EPSON Scan window appears, do one of the following, depending on the currently selected scan mode: ■...

  • Page 62: Scanning Directly To A Pdf File

    You can scan multiple pages of a document on the document table and save them as one PDF file on your computer. EPSON Scan displays an editing page so you can view the pages as you scan them and reorder, rotate, or delete them as necessary.
  • Page 63 2. Start EPSON Scan. See Starting EPSON Scan for instructions: 3. If the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window is set to Full Auto , click the button. Mode Scan If the Mode box is set to...
  • Page 64 4. If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click the button. Options You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window: Select the settings that match your document and click . You return to the File Save Settings window.
  • Page 65 7. You see the Editing Page window displaying thumbnail images of each scanned page: Note: If you cleared the Display the Editing Page dialog box before saving the files checkbox on the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, you do not see the Editing Page window. Go to step 9.
  • Page 66 8. When you have finished editing your document pages, click . Your document is saved in a PDF file in the location you selected and you return to the EPSON Scan window. 9. Click to exit EPSON Scan.

  • Page 67: Copying Photos To And From A Memory Card (Epson Stylus Cx4700 Series)

    Copying Photos To and From a Memory Card (Epson Stylus CX4700 Series) You can copy photo files to and from a memory card inserted in a card slot the Epson Stylus CX4700 Series all-in-one when it is connected to your computer. Make sure to follow the guidelines in Memory Card Copying Precautions before you copy photo files.

  • Page 68: Copying Photo Files To Your Memory Card

    4. When you’re finished, follow the steps in Disconnecting or Turning Off the Epson Stylus CX4700 Series before turning off the CX4700 Series. Copying Photo Files to Your Memory Card First install your CX4700 Series software and connect it to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 69: Disconnecting Or Turning Off The Epson Stylus Cx4700 Series

    4. When you’re finished, follow the steps in Disconnecting or Turning Off the Epson Stylus CX4700 Series before disconnecting or turning off the CX4700 Series. Disconnecting or Turning Off the Epson Stylus CX4700 Series When you finish copying files to or from a memory card, follow the steps in this section to properly handle the memory card before disconnecting or turning off the CX4700 Series.
  • Page 70 Macintosh 1. Drag the removable disk icon ( ) from your desktop into the trash. 2. Turn off the CX4700 Series or disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 71: Cleaning The Print Head

    (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Nozzle Check Macintosh OS X: Open the folder and select Applications EPSON Printer . Select your Stylus CX in the printer list, click , and select Utility Nozzle Check...

  • Page 72: Running The Head Cleaning Utility

    You see a screen like the following: 3. Click . The nozzle check pattern prints: Print Print head does not need to be cleaned yet: Print head needs to be cleaned: 4. If there are no gaps or lines, click Finish If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, click .
  • Page 73 Macintosh OS X: Open the folder and select Applications EPSON Printer . Select your Stylus CX in the printer list, click , and select Utility Head Cleaning You see a screen like the following: 3. Click Start Next Cleaning takes several seconds. The Stylus CX runs a head cleaning cycle and the light flashes.

  • Page 74: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning four or five times, refer to Problems and Solutions. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight. This lets any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head again. Tip: If you do not use your Stylus CX often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

  • Page 75: Checking The Ink Supply

    (in the lower right corner of your screen). You see a window like the following: ■ Macintosh OS X: Open the folder and select Applications EPSON Printer . Select your Stylus CX in the printer list, click , and select Utility EPSON StatusMonitor...

  • Page 76: Purchasing Ink Cartridges

    You see a window like this: Click a cartridge image to display information about it. Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package. Color Part number...

  • Page 77: Ink Cartridge Precautions

    To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your Stylus CX not covered by Epson’s warranty.
  • Page 78 2. Make sure that the document cover is closed, then open the scanner. Caution: Do not open the scanner when the document cover is open. 3. Press and release the ink button. The ink lights flash. If one of the cartridges is low or empty, the Stylus CX moves that cartridge to the ink out mark.
  • Page 79 ■ Once the Stylus CX has identified all of the empty or low ink cartridges, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. 5. Open the cartridge cover. 6. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Dispose of it carefully.
  • Page 80 7. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8.
  • Page 81 10. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Close the scanner. 12. Press the ink button. The Stylus CX begins charging ink and the light starts flashing. This takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the light stops flashing and remains on, and the ink light goes out.

  • Page 82: Aligning The Print Head

    (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment Macintosh OS X: Open the folder and select Applications EPSON Print . Select your Stylus CX in the printer list, click , and select Utility Print Head Alignment.
  • Page 83 5. Look at the four sets of patterns in your printout. For each set, if you see a pattern with no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen and click Next If you can’t find an aligned pattern, choose the one that’s closest to being aligned. Click and then to print another alignment sheet and repeat...

  • Page 84: Cleaning The Stylus Cx

    8. Click to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. After it’s printed, you see a Print window like this one: 9. Look at the printout and find the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its number in the box on the screen. If you can’t find an aligned pattern, choose the one that looks the best.

  • Page 85: Transporting The Stylus Cx

    4. If the outer case or inside of the sheet feeder is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the scanner section closed to prevent water from getting inside. 5. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe it off with a damp cloth. Clean here Warning: Don’t touch the gears or any other parts inside the Stylus CX.
  • Page 86 5. Secure the ink cartridge holder (print head) to the case with tape. Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its new location. 6. Close the scanner section, push in the output tray extension, and close the output tray.

  • Page 87: Stylus Cx All-In-One Parts

    Paper support Document Feeder guard table Left edge guide USB external Memory device card cover connector (Epson Stylus CX4700 Series only) Memory card slots Output tray and (Epson Stylus CX4700 extension Series only) Scanner Ink cartridges AC inlet USB port...

  • Page 88: Checking The Lights

    Remove the incompatible inserted that is not memory card. See the Quick Memory Card (all supported by the Guide for instructions. 3 lights): Epson Stylus Flashing CX4700 Series. (Epson Stylus The inserted See the Quick Guide for a list CX4700 Series...
  • Page 89 Print From Index recognized the top of it with the left edge Sheet: Flashing because it is not of the glass. Then press (Epson Stylus positioned Start Color to continue or CX4700 Series correctly. Stop to cancel. only)

  • Page 90: Running A Printer Check

    Light: status status Cause Solution Error: On An Stylus CX part Contact your local authorized needs to be servicer or contact Epson for a Ink: On replaced. referral; see Where To Get All other lights: Help. Flashing All lights: Flashing...

  • Page 91: Problems And Solutions

    ■ Miscellaneous Printout Problems Setup and Software Installation Problems Tip: It’s a good idea to check Epson’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://www.latin.epson.com. The Stylus CX all-in-one makes noise after ink cartridge installation.

  • Page 92: Printing Or Copying Problems

    ■ Turn off the Stylus CX, then make sure the ink cartridges are inserted completely and the ink cartridge cover is closed completely. Also make sure no packing material remains in the Stylus CX. Wait a moment, then turn the Stylus CX back on to clear the error.
  • Page 93 The Stylus CX sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. For instructions, see Cleaning the Print Head. ■ The Stylus CX won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions.

  • Page 94: Print Quality Problems

    ■ For Macintosh, set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed ■ If the Stylus CX is connected to a USB hub, disconnect unused USB devices. Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning. See Cleaning the Print Head ■...
  • Page 95 ■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in Paper. ■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. ■ Set the paper thickness lever to the position for most paper types. If you are printing on envelopes, set the lever to the position.
  • Page 96 Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, reload a new stack of paper with the printable side up; it is usually brighter or whiter than the other side. For best results, use genuine Epson paper. You see wrong or missing colors.

  • Page 97: Scan Quality Problems

    Your printout is grainy. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually brighter or whiter. ■ Try using a higher quality paper or select a higher Quality Option or Print Quality setting. See Printing in Windows or Printing with Macintosh OS X. ■...
  • Page 98 Configuration window, or select the tab and click the Color Recommended button to return the Auto Exposure setting to the default. See EPSON Value Scan Help for details. ■ Increase the Resolution setting. See Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions.
  • Page 99 OCR software. Scanned colors differ from the original colors. ■ Change the Image Type setting in EPSON Scan’s Home or Professional Mode. See Selecting Basic Settings for instructions. Select different combinations of this setting and the others mentioned below.

  • Page 100: Paper Feeding Problems

    See Adjusting the Scan Area (Marquee) for instructions. ■ In the Configuration window, adjust the thumbnail cropping area using the Thumbnail Cropping Area slide. See EPSON Scan Help for details. ■ Switch to the Normal preview type (if available) and preview your image again.

  • Page 101: Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer. ■ If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Reload it against the right edge, behind the tabs, then slide the left edge guide against the paper. Make sure the paper is not in front of the feeder guard.
  • Page 102 ■ For Windows, turn off in the Page Layout window of your printer Mirror Image driver. ■ For Macintosh, turn off in the Print Settings window. Flip Horizontal The Stylus CX prints blank pages. ■ If you’re using Windows, make sure the Stylus CX is selected. For Macintosh OS X, make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows.

  • Page 103: Uninstalling Your Software

    Start Programs All Programs 4. Point to , then select Epson Epson Printers Epson Printer Software Uninstall 5. In the next window, select EPSON Stylus CX4100 Series EPSON Stylus , and click . Then follow the on-screen instructions. CX4700 Series...

  • Page 104: Setting Up Network Printing

    Add/Remove 98). 8. When the confirmation window appears, click 9. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall EPSON Scan. In some cases, a message may appear to prompt you to restart the computer. If so, make sure is selected and click...

  • Page 105: Windows Xp And 2000

    ■ Macintosh OS X Windows XP and 2000 This section tells you how to set up the Stylus CX all-in-one so that other computers on the network can print to it. Note: This section is for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share the Stylus CX, consult your network administrator.
  • Page 106 Note: With Windows XP, you may need to run the Network Setup Wizard before you can set up printer sharing. Start the wizard and follow the on-screen instructions until you see the screen above. 5. If you want Windows XP or 2000 to automatically download printer drivers to computers that are running different versions of Windows, click Additional and select the environment and the operating systems for the other...
  • Page 107 Note: The Stylus CX must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer. For instructions, see Setting Up a Shared Printer. 1. Click , then click Start >...

  • Page 108: Windows Me And 98Se

    6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the Stylus CX. Then, click the icon for the Stylus CX. 7. Click and follow the on-screen instructions. Next Note: Depending on the operating system and the configuration of the computer to which the Stylus CX is connected, the Add Printer Wizard may prompt you to install the printer driver from the Stylus CX software CD.
  • Page 109 Setting Up a Shared Printer Follow the steps below to configure your computer for printer sharing and to share the Stylus CX with other computers on a network. 1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel 2. Double-click the icon. Network 3.
  • Page 110 8. Type a name for the shared printer, then click Accessing a Networked Printer Follow the steps below to print to the Stylus CX from other computers on a network. Note: The Stylus CX must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer.

  • Page 111: Macintosh Os X

    4. Select , then click Network printer Next 5. On the next screen, click Browse 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that the Stylus CX is directly connected to. Then, click the icon for the Stylus CX. 7. Click and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 112 Setting Up a Shared Printer To share the Stylus CX with other Mac OS X computers on a network, follow the steps below to configure the computer that it is directly connected to. 1. Turn on the Stylus CX. ® 2.

  • Page 113: Where To Get Help

    01-800-087-1080 Peru (51-1) 224-2336 Venezuela (58-212) 240-1111 Note: If your country does not appear on the list, contact the nearest Epson sales office. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■...
  • Page 114 ■ Computer configuration and operating system version ■ Description of the problem 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.

  • Page 115: System Requirements

    System Requirements ■ Windows System Requirements ■ Macintosh System Requirements Windows System Requirements To use your Stylus CX all-in-one and its software, your system should have: ■ ® ® A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium -equivalent processor (300 MHz or faster recommended) ■...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    A shielded USB “AB” cable. Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause the printer to malfunction. Specifications ■ Printing ■ Scanning ■ Paper ■ Printable Area ■ Memory Card Slots (Epson Stylus CX4700 Series Only) ■ Ink Cartridges ■ Mechanical ■ Electrical ■ Environmental ■ Standards and Approvals ■...

  • Page 117: Printing

    Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 118 8 × 10 in. (203 × 254 mm) User Defined up to 216 mm × 1.12 m (8.5 × 44 in.) Paper type Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson Thickness 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.) Weight (for plain bond 64 g/m²...

  • Page 119: Printable Area

    Use paper only under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Printable Area Single sheets or cards Normal Borderless* Envelopes The minimum top margin is 0.12” (3.0 mm). B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12” (3.0 mm). B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12”...

  • Page 120: Memory Card Slots (Epson Stylus Cx4700 Series Only)

    Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge left with the flap side down. Memory Card Slots (Epson Stylus CX4700 Series Only) Compatible memory cards...

  • Page 121: Ink Cartridges

    * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson’s warranty.

  • Page 122: Mechanical

    Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry Sheet feeder capacity About 100 sheets at 64 g/m² (17 lb) Dimensions Width: 430 mm (16.9 in.) Depth: 354 mm (13.9 in.) Height: 181 mm (7.1 in.) (without the rubber feet or the paper support extended) Weight 6.8 kg (15 lb) without the ink cartridges Electrical...

  • Page 123: Standards And Approvals

    Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950 CSA C22.2 No. 60950 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 USB Interface Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0 Bit rate 480 Mbps (High speed device)

  • Page 124: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    ■ If you use an extension cord with the Stylus CX, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
  • Page 125 ■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ■...
  • Page 126 Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
  • Page 127 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 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. © 2005 by Epson America, Inc.

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