Epson CX3100 User Manual

Where to Find Information

Copy Guide (this document)

Describes how to use this product as a copy machine. It also explains how to use the Control Panel, change ink cartridges and check the condition of this product.

Online Reference Guide

Provides basic information on printing and scanning, and describes detailed functions of the printer software and the scanner software. Information is also available on maintenance, troubleshooting tips, technical specifications, and customer support.

Online Help

Provides you with detailed information on the printer driver and EPSON TWAIN. You can access the online help by clicking the Help button in the driver dialog box.

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Copy Guide

Stylus CX Parts

edge guide sheet feeder paper support

feeder guard

document cover

scanner unit

transportation lock lever

On button

output tray

document table

Control Panel

Contents

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Chapter 1

Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Menu Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Selecting a language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 2

Making Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Loading the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Making Copy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Placing Your Document on the Document Table . . . . . . . . . .11

Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Copy Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Standard Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Reduced Margin Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

BorderFree Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Small Margin Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Mirror Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Repeat Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2-up Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Using the Control Panel

Copying

Chapter 3

Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Replacing Ink Cartridges

iii

Checking the Ink Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 4

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Clearing the Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Transporting this Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 5

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Attention Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chapter 6

Overview of the Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter 7

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Maintenance and Transporting

Troubleshooting

Contacting Customer Support

Product Specifications

Safety Instructions

Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using this product.

When choosing a place for this product

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and

humidity. Also, keep this product away from direct sunlight, strong light, and heat sources.

❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, and vibrations. ❏ Leave enough room around this product to allow for sufficient

ventilation.

❏ Place this product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily

unplugged.

❏ Place this product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond this

product base in all directions. If you place this product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of this product and the wall. This product will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.

❏ When storing or transporting this product, do not tilt it, stand it on

its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge.

❏ Leave more than 22cm between the base of this product and the

edge of the surface it is setting on; otherwise, this product may fall if tipped forward possibly causing injury.

When choosing a power source

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the label on the back

of this product.

❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety

standards.

❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure that the

total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.

❏ If you plan to use this product in Germany, the building installation

must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this product.

Safety Instructions

When handling ink cartridges

❏ Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install

them.

❏ Do not shake used ink cartridges; this can cause leakage. ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow

children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be

some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip that is located on the back of the

cartridge.

❏ Do not remove or tear the blue label on the cartridge; this can cause

leakage.

❏ Store each ink cartridge so that the bottom of its packaging faces

down.

When using this product

❏ Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink cartridges

during printing.

❏ Do not block or cover the openings on this product. ❏ Do not attempt to service this product yourself. ❏ Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered this product; this product has been dropped or the cover damaged; this product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

❏ Do not insert objects into the slots on this product. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on this product. ❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can

dehydrate the print head and may prevent this product from printing.

When using the LCD panel

❏ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the display. Do not use liquid or

chemical cleansers.

❏ If the display on this product is damaged, contact your dealer. ❏ If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD panel leaks out

and gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water, if the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water, if discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

Safety Instructions

Copy

Error

Scan

Recall

Reset

Copies

Value

B&W

Stop

Return to Top

Color

Enter

Reset all(3sec)

Save(3sec)

Chapter 1

Using the Control Panel

Control Panel Functions

You can control most copy functions from the Control Panel.

Note:

When you make a copy using a control panel function, a moiré (cross-hatch) pattern may appear on your printout. To eliminate the moiré, change the reduce/enlarge ratio or shift the position of the document.

When you press the panel shows the current copy mode, as well as the copy settings on quality, reduce/enlarge, paper size, and number of copies. Also, you can see and use the ink drop icon to check the amount of ink left. This state of the LCD panel is called the “normal display”.

P On button to turn on this product, the LCD

Using the Control Panel

Buttons

Buttons Function

On Turns this product on and off.

]

Scan Starts EPSON Smart Panel by default. Before using this

Recall Recalls the copy settings stored in the memory.

Reset Resets the number of copies to one when the LCD

feature, make sure you have installed EPSON TWAIN and EPSON Smart Panel from the software CD and connect this product to your computer.

When you press and hold the Recall button for 3 seconds, all of the settings are stored in the memory.

panel is in normal display.

Resets the values to their defaults when a menu item appears on the LCD panel.

When you press and hold the Reset button for 3 seconds, all of the settings except language return to their defaults.

Menu Display the menu items on the LCD panel.

Copies/Value Increase or decrease the number of copies when the

LCD panel is in normal display.

Select an item or increases or decreases the setting’s value when a menu item appears on the LCD panel.

B&W Copy Copies in grayscale.

Color Copy Copies in color.

Performs the function indicated in “Press the Color copy button to xxx (indicating a function)”.

Stop Stops copying. The sheet being copied is ejected.

Returns to the normal display when a menu item appears on the LCD panel.

Using the Control Panel

Lights

Light Pattern Status

On On This product is on.

Flashing While initializing, data processing, copying,

Error On An error occurs.

printing, scanning, charging ink and cleaning, and replacing an ink cartridge.

Menu Items

This section describes the menu items available on the LCD panel.

When you press one of the on the LCD panel. You can select the item, or increase or decrease its value by pressing the

See the next page for a flowchart of menu items in each copy mode.

Copies/Value

buttons, a menu item appears

buttons.

Selecting a language

You can select a language to use on the LCD panel: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, or Dutch. Follow the steps below.

1. Press one of the appears on the LCD panel.

2. Select your preferred language by pressing the

Copies/Value

3. Press the selected language.

buttons.

y Stop button. The menu items appear in the

buttons repeatedly until Language

Using the Control Panel

Standard

Copy

See page 14

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Number of

copies (Normal

display)

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Quality&Paper Quality&Paper Quality&Paper Quality&Paper

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Paper size Paper size Paper size Paper size

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Lighter/Darker Lighter/Darker Lighter/Darker Lighter/Darker

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Reduce/Enlarge Reduce/Enlarge Reduce/Enlarge Reduce/Enlarge

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Zoom In/Out Zoom In/Out Zoom In/Out Zoom In/Out

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Standard

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Language Language Language Language

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Head

Alignment

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Nozzle Check

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Head Cleaning Head Cleaning Head Cleaning Head Cleaning

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Change

Cartridge

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Ink Levels Ink Levels Ink Levels Ink Levels

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Load/Eject Load/Eject Load/Eject Load/Eject

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Reduced

Margin Copy

See page 15

Number of

copies (Normal

display)

⇔

Reduced Margin

Alignment

Change

Cartridge

Head

BorderFree

See page 16

Number of

copies (Normal

display)

⇔

BorderFree

Alignment

Change

Cartridge

Copy

Head

Small Margin

See page 17

Number of

copies (Normal

display)

⇔

Small Margin

Alignment

Change

Cartridge

Copy

Head

↑↓:

Press one of the Menu buttons to move the next item.

⇔:

Press one of the Copies/Value buttons to change the copy mode.

Using the Control Panel

Mirror Copy

Repeat Copy

2-up Copy

See page 18

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Number of

copies (Normal

display)

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Quality&Paper Quality&Paper Quality&Paper

↑↓ ↑↓

Paper size

↑↓ ↑↓

Lighter/Darker Lighter/Darker Lighter/Darker

↑↓

Reduce/Enlarge

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Zoom In/Out

↑↓

⇔

Mirror

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Language Language Language

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Head

Alignment

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Nozzle Check

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Head Cleaning Head Cleaning Head Cleaning

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Change

Cartridge

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Ink Levels Ink Levels Ink Levels

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

Load/Eject Load/Eject Load/Eject

↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

See page 19

Number of

copies (Normal

display)

⇔

Repeat

Alignment

Change

Cartridge

↑↓

Head

See page 20

Number of

copies (Normal

display)

Paper size

⇔

Alignment

Change

Cartridge

2-up

Head

Using the Control Panel

Chapter 2

Copying

Making Copies

See the sections below to make copies.

Loading the Paper

1. Lower the output tray and slide out the extension.

2. Move the feeder guard towards you.

3. While holding down its locking tab, slide the left edge guide so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the width of your paper.

4. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.

5. Load the stack of paper in the sheet feeder with the printable side up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right edge guide.

Use the line on the feeder guard as an indicator when loading paper. The right edge of paper is aligned with the line on the feeder guard.

Copying

6. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper. Make sure that the paper is loaded under the tabs inside the edge guides and set the feeder guard back.

Note:

❏

Leave enough space in front of this product for the paper to be fully ejected.

❏

Always load paper into the sheet feeder’s short edge first.

❏

Make sure that the paper stack fits under the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

Making Copy Settings

1. Press the

2. Press one of the the LCD panel.

3. Press one of the mode appears.

Copying

P On button to turn on this product

Copies/Value

buttons until Copy mode appears on

buttons until the desired copy

4. Use the settings on quality, reduce/enlarge and paper size. For more details on each copy mode, see “Copy Modes” on page 14.

5. Press the

Placing Your Document on the Document Table

1. Open the document cover and place the original document on the document table, with the side to be copied facing down. Make sure that the document is properly aligned.

and

y Stop button to return to the normal display.

Copies/Value

buttons to make the copy

Copying

Note:

An area of up to 2.5 mm from the edge of the document table glass will not be scanned.

2.5mm

2.5 mm

2. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move.

Note:

❏

Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface; otherwise the image becomes out of focus. Be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from the external light.

❏

Always keep the document table clean.

❏

Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass.

❏

Do not place heavy objects on top of this product.

Copying

1. Press the one of the of copies.

Note:

In the 2-up Copy mode, you cannot set the number of copies.

2. Press the Color Copy button to copy in color. This product starts copying.

3. In the 2-up Copy mode, place the second document on the document table, and then press the the

Note:

❏

The copied image may not be exactly the same size as the original.

❏

While copying in progress, if a message appears on the LCD panel indicating ink is low, you can continue making copies until ink runs out, or stop making copies and change the appropriate ink cartridge immediately.

x B&W Copy button to copy in grayscale, or the x

x Color Copy button.

Copies/Value

buttons to set the number

x B&W Copy button or

Copying

Copy Modes

This section describes the attributes of each copy mode.

Standard Copy

You can copy the original image onto various sizes and types of paper.

In the Standard Copy mode, you can make the following settings.

Menu items Setting items/values

Number of copies 1 to 99

Quality&Paper Plain paper-Econ

Plain paper-Norm* Plain Paper-Fine PQIJ Paper-Fine

Paper size A4*

Lighter/Darker Five steps

Reduce/Enlarge Actual: 100%*

Auto Fit Page A4 -> A5 A5 -> A4

Zoom In/Out 25 to 400% in 1% increments

* indicates the default setting.

Copying

PQIJ Paper-Photo Photo Paper Premium Glossy Matte Paper HW

100×150

100 × 150 -> A4 A4 -> 100 × 150 4 × 6 -> A4

Reduced Margin Copy

You can make a copy with a 3-mm bottom margin on paper.

In the Reduced Margin Copy mode, you can make the following settings.

Menu items Setting items/values

Number of copies 1 to 99

Quality&Paper Plain paper-Econ

Plain paper-Norm* Plain Paper-Fine PQIJ Paper-Fine

Paper size A4*

Lighter/Darker Five steps

Reduce/Enlarge Actual: 100%*

Auto Fit Page A4 -> A5 A5 -> A4

Zoom In/Out 25 to 400% in 1% increments

* indicates the default setting.

Note:

The copy quality may drop in the bottom area of the printout or the area may be smeared. If you do not get the expected printout, copy in the Standard Copy mode. See “Standard Copy” on page 14.

PQIJ Paper-Photo Photo Paper Premium Glossy Matte Paper HW

100×150

100 × 150 -> A4 A4 -> 100 × 150 4 × 6-> A4

Copying

BorderFree Copy

You can make a copy that covers the entire page of paper.

In the BorderFree Copy mode, you can make the following settings.

Menu items Setting items/values

Number of copies 1 to 99

Quality&Paper PQIJ Paper-Fine*

PQIJ Paper-Photo Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Matte Paper HW

Paper size A4*

Lighter/Darker Five steps

Reduce/Enlarge Actual: 100%*

Zoom In/Out 25 to 400% in 1% increments

* indicates the default setting.

100×150

Auto Fit Page 100 × 150 -> A4 A4 -> 100 × 150 5 × 7 -> 100 × 150

5 × 7 -> A4 8 × 10 -> 100 × 150 8 × 10 -> A4 4 × 6 -> 100 × 150 4 × 6 -> A4

Note:

❏

The copy quality may drop in the bottom area of the printout or the area may be smeared. If you do not get the expected printout, copy in the Standard Copy mode. See “Standard Copy” on page

14.

❏

Because this feature enlarges the image to a size slightly larger than the paper size, the portion of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper will not be copied.

Copying

Small Margin Copy

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45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

You can make a copy with a 1.5-mm margin around all edges of the paper.

In the Small Margin Copy mode, you can make the following settings.

Menu items Setting items/values

Number of copies 1 to 99

Quality&Paper PQIJ Paper-Fine*

PQIJ Paper-Photo Photo Paper

Paper size A4*

100×150

Lighter/Darker Five steps

Reduce/Enlarge Actual: 100%*

Auto Fit Page 100 × 150 -> A4 A4 -> 100 × 150 5 × 7 -> 100 × 150

Zoom In/Out 25 to 400% in 1% increments

* indicates the default setting.

Premium Glossy Matte Paper HW

5 × 7 -> A4 8 × 10 -> 100 × 150 8 × 10 -> A4 4 × 6 -> 100 × 150 4 × 6 -> A4

Note:

The copy quality may drop in the bottom area of the printout or the area may be smeared. If you do not get the expected printout, copy in the Standard Copy mode. See “Standard Copy” on page 14.

Copying

Mirror Copy

You can create the mirror image of an original image on Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (image flipped from right to left).

In the Mirror Copy mode, you can make the following settings.

Menu items Setting items/values

Number of copies 1 to 99

Quality&Paper Iron-on Transfer*

Plain Paper-Norm

Paper size A4

Lighter/Darker Five steps

Reduce/Enlarge Actual: 100%*

Auto Fit Page

Zoom In/Out 25 to 400% in 1% increments

* indicates the default setting.

Copying

Repeat Copy

You can create multiple copies of an image on a shingle sheet of paper.

In the Repeat Copy mode, you can make the following settings.

Menu items Setting items/values

Number of copies 1 to 99

Quality & Paper Plain A4-Norm

Lighter/Darker Five steps

Copying

2-up Copy

You can put two pages of original images onto a single sheet of paper.

In the 2-up Copy mode, you can make the following settings.

Menu items Setting items/values

Quality & Paper Plain Paper-Norm

Paper Size A4

Lighter/Darker Five steps

Copying

Chapter 3

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

Warning:

Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there may

be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

The get a replacement ink cartridge ready, and when it is time to replace the ink cartridges.

For details of the error messages, see “Error Messages” on page 37.

1. Make sure this product is on and the On light is not flashing.

2. When the ink is empty:

light and a panel message inform you when it is time to

Error

Refer to the panel message to determine which ink is empty, and then press the

x Color Copy button.

When the ink is low:

Press one of the the LCD panel, and then check which ink is low. Press one of the LCD panel, and then press the

The print head moves to the left, and stops at the ink cartridge installation position.

buttons until Change Cartridge appears on the

buttons until Ink Levels appears on

x Color Copy button.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

3. Raise the scanner unit.

Caution:

❏

Do not raise the scanner unit with the document cover opened.

❏

Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage this product.

❏

Do not start replacing the ink cartridge before the print head stops.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

4. Lift up the clamp as far as it can go. The cartridge rises partly out of the cartridge holder.

5. Take out the cartridge and then dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

Warning:

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap

and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

6. Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag, and then remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Caution:

❏

You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, the cartridge becomes unusable and copying is not possible.

❏

If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape seal, you must remove the cartridge and install a new one. Prepare the new cartridge by removing the yellow tape seal, and then install it in this product.

❏

Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the print head may become clogged and copying is not possible.

❏

Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the ink may leak.

❏

Be sure to always install an ink cartridge into this product immediately following the removal of an old ink cartridge. Failure to promptly install the ink cartridge may cause the print head to dry out and render it unable to function properly.

❏

Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge; otherwise, normal operation and copying may not be possible.

Do not touch this part.

❏

If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily from this product, be sure to protect the ink supply area of the

Replacing Ink Cartridges

ink cartridge from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as this product. When storing the cartridge, be sure that it stands as shown in the illustration above (the label that identifies the color of the ink cartridge should appear on the top of the cartridge). The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink that may be released. However, careful handling is recommended. Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or its surrounding area.

7. Align the tabs on the ink cartridge so that they are resting on the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge clamp as illustrated below.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

8. Push the clamp down until it locks firmly into place.

9. Lower the scanner unit.

The print head moves and ink charging begins. The On light flashes during ink charging. When the On light stops flashing, ink charging is completed.

Caution:

Never turn off this product while the On light is flashing. Doing

so can result in incomplete charging of ink.

Warning:

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow

children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

Note:

❏

This product uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and later inserted again, all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because this product automatically checks its reliability.

❏

When an ink cartridge becomes empty, you cannot continue copying even if the other cartridge still contains ink. Before copying, replace the empty cartridge.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

❏

In addition to being used in document copying, ink is also consumed in the following operations: print head cleaning, self-cleaning cycle performed when this product is turned on, and ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in this product.

Caution:

❏

EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to this product not covered by EPSON's warranties.

❏

Leave the old cartridge installed in this product until you have obtained a replacement; otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

❏

Do not refill the ink cartridges. This product calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip built into the ink cartridge. Even if the cartridge is refilled, the amount of ink remaining is not be recalculated by the IC chip and therefore the amount of ink available for use does not change.

Checking the Ink Supply

You can check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges, using the Control Panel.

Press one of the appears on the LCD panel. The amount of ink left appears as a percentage between 0% and 100%, in 10% increments.

You can use the following cartridges with this product.

Black ink cartridge T028

Color ink cartridge T029

Replacing Ink Cartridges

buttons repeatedly until Ink Levels

Chapter 4

Maintenance and Transporting

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

If you find that the copied image is unexpectedly faint or some dots in the copied image are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles.

Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the Control Panel.

1. Make sure that a few sheets of A4 size paper are loaded in the sheet feeder, and then turn on this product.

2. Press one of the appears on the LCD panel, and then press the button.

This product prints an operation check page that includes this product’s ROM version information and a nozzle check pattern. Below are sample printouts.

buttons repeatedly until Nozzle Check

x Color Copy

Good sample

Maintenance and Transporting

Print head needs to be cleaned

The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints are color (CMYK).

If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, there is a problem with this product. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. See the next section for details on cleaning the print head.

Cleaning the Print Head

If you find that the copied image is unexpectedly faint or some dots in the copied image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly.

Note:

❏

Print head cleaning uses both color and black inks. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if the copy quality drops (for example, blurred printout, incorrect or missing color.)

❏

Use the nozzle check first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.

❏

When a message appears on the LCD panel to prompt you to replace the ink cartridge or to indicate the ink is low, you cannot clean the print head. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.

Maintenance and Transporting

Follow the steps below to clean the print head, using the Control Panel.

1. Make sure that this product is on and the

Error

light is off.

Note:

If the Error light is on, you cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.

2. Press one of the Cleaning appears on the LCD panel, and then press the Color Copy button.

Print head cleaning starts and the On light begins flashing.

Caution:

Never turn off this product while the

Doing so may damage this product.

3. When the On light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle. See “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 29.

If the copy quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn this product off and leave it alone overnight. Then, perform the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary.

If the copy quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. To replace an ink cartridge before it is empty, see “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 21.

buttons repeatedly until Head

light

is flashing.

If the copy quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.

Note:

To maintain good copy quality, we recommend copying a few pages at least once every month.

Maintenance and Transporting

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice vertical lines are not aligned properly, you may be able to solve this problem by aligning the print head.

Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Control Panel.

1. Make sure that this product is on and the

2. Load a few sheets of A4 size paper in the sheet feeder.

3. Press one of the Alignment appears on the LCD panel, and then press the Color Copy button.

This product prints the adjustment patterns.

4. After printing, select the set number that has the smallest gaps in the #1 pattern, and then press one of the buttons to display the number for that set.

5. Press the next pattern number appears. Repeat steps 3 and 4.

After all three patterns are set, the print head alignment is completed.

Note:

Pressing the

x Color Copy button to register the set number. The

Stop button stops the print head alignment.

buttons repeatedly until Head

light is off.

Error

Copies/Value

Maintenance and Transporting

Clearing the Jammed Paper

If paper is jammed inside this product, an error message appears on the LCD panel. You may be able to clear the jammed paper using the Control Panel.

When a message appears on the LCD panel to indicate the paper is jammed, press the ejected.

x Color Copy button. The jammed paper is

If the jammed paper is not ejected;

1. Locate where the paper is jammed.

If the paper is jammed at the paper feeding position or the ejecting position, remove all of the paper by hand.

If the paper is jammed inside this product, press the button to turn off this product. Open the scanner unit, and then remove all of the paper inside by hand, including any torn pieces.

2. After clearing the jammed paper, close the scanner unit and then press the

3. Load a stack of paper in the sheet feeder.

4. Press one of the appears on the LCD panel, and then press the button.

P On button and the x Color Copy button.

buttons repeatedly until Load/Eject

x Color Copy

P On

Maintenance and Transporting

Transporting this Product

If you need to transport this product, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as follows:

Caution:

❏

1. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and make sure that this product is off.

2. Raise the scanner unit and make sure that the print heads are in the right (home) position. Secure the ink cartridge holder to this product with the protective material tape as shown below, and then close the scanner unit.

When storing or transporting this product, do not tilt it, put it vertically or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge.

❏

Leave the ink cartridges in their installed positions when transporting this product; removing the cartridges for transportation may damage this product.

Maintenance and Transporting

3. Open the document cover and slide the carriage lock lever, as shown in the illustration below, to lock the scanner carriage.

4. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

5. Remove the paper support and the feeder guard. Then push in the output extension tray.

6. Attach the protective materials to both sides of this product.

7. Repack this product and the power cord in the original box.

8. Keep this product level during transportation to prevent shocks.

Maintenance and Transporting

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

You can identify many common problems using the and error messages on your Control Panel. If this product stops working and the messages to diagnose the problem, and then try the recommended solution.

Error Messages Problem Solution

No XXX ink cartridge ---> Press the Color copy button to install new ink cartridge.

XXX ink out ---> Press the Color copy button to begin replacing the ink cartridge.

Ink cartridge error ---> Press the Color copy button to begin replacing the ink cartridge.

light is on, use the following table of error

Error

The ink cartridge indicated in the message is not installed.

The ink cartridge indicated in the message is empty.

Error occurs at the ink cartridge.

Press the button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge install position. Then open the scanner unit and install the ink cartridge. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 21.

Press the button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge install position. Then open the scanner unit and replace the empty cartridg e with new ones. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 21

Press the button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge install position. Then open the scanner unit and replace the ink cartridge with a new one. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 21.

Color Copy

Error

light

Troubleshooting

Paper jam or miss feed ---> Press the Color copy button and clear the paper jam by hand if necessary.

Paper out ---> Load paper in Paper tray and press the Color copy button.

Scanner unit open ---> Close the scanner unit.

Scanner error

---> See your documentation and call service if necessary.

Printer error

---> See your documentation and call service if necessary.

Paper jams occur. Press the

No paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Scanner unit is open. Close the scanner unit

Scanner fails. The transportation lock is locked. The fluorescent lamp needs to be replaced. This product does not work.

Printer fails.

button. If the paper jam is not cleared, remove the jammed paper by hands. See “Clearing the Jammed Paper” on page 33.

Load paper in the sheet feeder, and then press the Color Copy button.

securely.

Turn off this product. Then make sure the transportation lock is released. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer.

Turn this product off, and then back on. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer.

Color Copy

Attention Messages

Follow attention messages that appear on the LCD panel to avoid unexpected or unacceptable copy result.

Troubleshooting

Chapter 6

Contacting Customer Support

Overview of the Customer Support

If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.

Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information:

❏ Product serial number

(The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.)

❏ Product model ❏ Product software version

(Click software.)

❏ Brand and model of your computer

About, Version Info

, or similar button in the product

❏ Your computer operating system name and version ❏ Names and versions of the software applications you

normally use with your product

Note:

For more information on Contacting Customer Support, see the Online Reference Guide included in the software CD-ROM.

Note for users in the Middle East, Scandinavia, and South Africa:

Some of these services may be available in English only.

Contacting Customer Support

For users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland

URL http://www.epson.co.uk

Telephone UK 08701 637 766

The Republic of Ireland 01 679 9016

For users in the Middle East

URL http://www.epson.com

Email epson_support@compubase.co.ae

Telephone +971 4 352 4488

Fax +971 4 351 6617

For users in Scandinavia

URL http://www.epson.com

Telephone Denmark 80 88 11 27

Finland 0800 523 010

Norway 800 11 828

Sweden 08 445 12 58

For users in South Africa

URL http://www.epson.co.za

Telephone (011) 444-5223 or 0800 600 578

For users in Australia

URL http://www.epson.com.au

Telephone 1300 361 054

Fax (02) 9903 9189

Contacting Customer Support

For users in Singapore

URL http://www.epson.com.sg

Telephone (65) 6586 3111

For users in Thailand

URL http://www.epson.co.th

Telephone (66)2-670-0333

For users in Indonesia

URL http://www.epson.co.id

Telephone/ Fax

Telephone Yogyakarta (62) 274-566353/22-143

For users in Hong Kong

URL http://www.epson.com.hk

Phone (852) 2585-4399

Jakarta (62) 21-5357159

Bandung (62) 22-7303766

Surabaya (62) 31-5458562

Fax (852) 2827-4383

For users in Malaysia

URL http://www.epson.com.my

Phone 603-56288333

Contacting Customer Support

For users in India

URL http://www.epson.co.in

Phone 9622 037766

vailable at Vadadora, Bangalore, Chennai,

Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata.

For users in the Philippines

URL http://www.epson.com.ph

Phone (63) 2-813-6567

Fax (63) 2-813-6545

E-mail customersupport@epc.epson.com.ph

Contacting Customer Support

Chapter 7

Product Specifications

Mechanical

Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry

Sheet feeder capacity

Dimensions Width: 475 mm (18.7 inches)

Weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) without ink cartridges

Electrical

120V Model

Input voltage range 99 to 132V

Rated frequency range

Power consumption

220

240V Model

−−−−

About 100 sheets at 64 g/m² (17 lb) paper

Depth: 389 mm (15.3 inches) Height: 235 mm (9.25 inches)

50 to 60 Hz

Approx. 22 W (ISO10560 Letter pattern) Approx. 6.5 W in sleep mode Approx. 0.3 W in power-off mode

Input voltage range 198 to 264V

Rated frequency range

Power consumption

Note:

Check the label on the back of this product for the voltage information.

50 to 60 Hz

Approx. 22 W (ISO10560 Letter pattern) Approx. 6.0 W in sleep mode Approx. 0.6 W in power-off mode

Product Specifications

Environmental

Temperature Operation:10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)

Printing

Printing method

Nozzle configuration

Scanning

Scanner type: Flatbed color image scanner

Document size: 8.5 × 11.7“(216 × 297 mm) A4 or US letter

Scanning resolution:

Interface: USB

Paper

On-demand ink jet

Monochrome (black) 144 nozzles

Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) 144 nozzles (48 nozzles per color × 3)

size (The reading area can be specified from your software.)

600 dpi (main) 1200 dpi (sub)

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.

Product Specifications

Paper specifications

Single sheets:

Size A4 (210×297 mm)

A5 (148×210 mm) A6 (105×148 mm) B5 (182×257 mm) Executive (184.2×267 mm)

Paper type Plain bond paper, special paper

distributed by EPSON

Thickness (for plain bond paper)

Weight (for plain bond paper)

Index Cards:

Size A6 (105×148 mm)