Epson DX6000 User Manual

User’s Guide

– for use without a computer –

Introduction

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

Control Panel Information................................................................... 2

Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions

Parts ....................................................................................................... 3

Control Panel Functions ...................................................................... 4

Handling Paper

Selecting Paper.................................................................................... 6

Loading Paper...................................................................................... 6

Copying

Placing Originals on the Document Table ........................................ 8

Copying Documents ........................................................................... 8

Copying Photos.................................................................................. 10

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Printing from a Memory Card

Handling a Memory Card ................................................................. 12

Printing Photos .................................................................................... 14

Selecting and Printing Photos Using an Index Sheet...................... 16

Printing from a Digital Camera

Digital Camera Requirements .......................................................... 18

Connecting and Printing................................................................... 18

Maintenance

Replacing Ink Cartridges................................................................... 19

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head ......................................... 22

Aligning the Print Head ..................................................................... 23

Cleaning This Product........................................................................ 24

Transporting This Product................................................................... 24

Solving Problems

Error Messages.................................................................................... 25

Problems and Solutions ..................................................................... 27

Contacting Customer Support......................................................... 29

Panel Icon List .................................................................................................. 30

Where to Find Information

Paper manuals

Start Here

Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet tells you how to set up the product and install the software. It also includes instructions on loading paper and placing originals.

(this book)

Online manuals

User's Guide -for use without a computer-

This book contains information on how to use the product without connecting your computer, such as instructions on copying and printing from a memory card.

If you have problems using the product, see the Solving Problems chapter in this book.

User's Guide

This guide provides instructions for printing and scanning from your computer and information on the software.

This guide is included on the software CD-ROM and installed automatically when you installed the software. To read this guide, double-click the icon on your desktop.

Online help

Online help is built in each application included on the software CD-ROM. It provides detailed information on the application.

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Before using this product, read and follow these safety instructions:

■ Use only the power cord that comes with the

product. Use of another cord may cause fire or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment.

■ Make sure the power cord meets all relevant

local safety standards.

■ Use only the type of power source indicated on

the label.

■ Place the product near a wall outlet where the

power cord can be easily unplugged.

■ Do not let the power cord become damaged or

frayed.

■ If you use an extension cord with the product,

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.

■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes

in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust.

■ Leave enough room around the product for

sufficient ventilation. Do not block or cover openings in the case or insert objects through the slots.

■ Do not place the product near a radiator or

heating vent or in direct sunlight.

■ Place the product on a flat, stable surface that

extends beyond its base in all directions. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

■ Make sure the back of the product is at least

10 cm away from the wall.

■ Do not open the scanner unit while copying,

printing, or scanning.

■ Do not spill liquid on the product.

■ Except as specifically explained in your

documentation, do not attempt to service the product yourself.

■ Unplug the product and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or the case damaged; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

■ When storing or transporting the product, do not

tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges.

■ Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing

the scanner unit.

Ink cartridge safety instructions

■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children

and do not drink the ink.

■ 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. If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately.

■ Do not put your hand inside the product or

touch any cartridges during printing.

■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after you

remove an expended cartridge. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the product from printing.

■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use,

protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the product. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge, ink supply port, or surrounding area.

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■ Do not use aerosol products that contain

flammable gases inside or around the product. Doing so may cause fire.

Introduction 1

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

SDHC™ is a trademark.

Follow these guidelines as you read your instructions:

w Warning:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

c Caution:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

Notes contain important information about the product.

Tip:

Tips contain hints for using the product.

Copyright Notice

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark of 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.

Control Panel Information

Some displays on the control panel and LCD screen vary depending on the area you purchased the product.

Control panel

Icon panel Text panel

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON STYLUS™ and Exceed Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

is a registered trademark and EPSON

LCD display

Icon display Text display

Icons only are displayed. A text message or text with icons

is displayed.

DPOF™ is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions

Parts

document cover

paper support e xtension

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LCD screen

control panel

memory card slot cover

external interface USB port

edge guide

document table

sheet feeder

output tray

paper support

feeder guard

output tra y extension

scanner unit

cartridge cover

memory card slot

memory card light

paper thickness lever

USB port

AC inlet

Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions 3

Control Panel Functions

Buttons

Icon panel

Text panel

Button Function

r Copy Press to select the copy mode.

100% Select this option to print your

photo at the actual size.

o [Fit to Page] Select this option to reduce or

enlarge the copied photo to fit the selected paper size.

4-way scroll l r Press to select the photo you want

to print, to select color or black-and-white copy, or to select the setup and utility functions.

u d Press to select the number of

copies or to select the numbers when using the Head Alignment Utility.

F [Setup/Utilities] Press to run maintenance programs or adjust miscellaneous settings.

Paper Type Press to select the paper type you loaded in the sheet feeder.

g [Photo Paper] Premium Glossy Photo Paper,

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Ultra Glossy Photo Paper

h [Matte Paper] Matte Paper - Heavyweight

l [Plain Paper] Plain paper, Bright White Ink Jet

Paper, Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper

P On Press to turn the product on and off.

C Memory Card Press to select a memory card print option.

j [Select Photo] Select this option to choose the

e / f [Print All / PictBridge] Select this option to print all the

m [Print Index Sheet] Select this option to print an index

i [Print from Index Sheet] Select this option to print the

Photo Press to copy from photos. You can copy them as they are or with color

restoration.

Paper Size Press to select the size of the paper loaded in the sheet feeder. You can

select 10 × 15/4” × 6”, 13 × 18/5” × 7” or A4.

photos you want to print.

photos on a memory card, to print photos using the DPOF information stored on the memory card, or to print photos directly from a digital camera.

sheet of the photos on your memory card.

photos you selected on the index sheet.

y Stop/Clear Press to stop printing, copying, or reset the settings you have made. The

x Start Press to start printing, copying, or confirm the settings you have selected.

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sheet being printed is ejected and the number of copies is reset.

LCD Screen

The screen displays a preview of the selected photos, or displays settings that you can change with the buttons.

Changing LCD display for text display users only

There are two types of LCD display settings. Follow these steps to change your display setting.

Icon display Text display

Low power mode

If the product is inactive for 13 minutes, the LCD screen turns black and all lights, except the On light, go out to save energy.

Press any button (except P On) to return the screen to its previous state.

Changing LCD contrast

If you want to change LCD contrast, follow these steps.

1. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to enter the

setup mode. Use the l or r button to select Photo Viewer Adjustment.

1. Press the Setup/Utilities button to enter the

setup mode. Use the l or r button to select Display.

2. Press the x Start button.

3. Use the u or d button to select the options.

Settings Description

Pictographic: (Icon display)

Icons only are displayed on the LCD screen.

English: (Text display)

Icons and text are displayed on the LCD screen.

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2. Press the x Start button.

3. Use the u or d button to select the LCD contrast.

You can choose from - 2 to + 2.

darker brighter

4. Press the x Start button again to confirm your

selection.

5. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to return to

the previous mode.

4. Press the x Start button to confirm your

selection.

5. Press the Setup/Utilities button to return to the

previous mode.

Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions 5

Handling Paper

Epson offers an extensive line of special 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

If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you will want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for the product.

Before printing, you need to select the correct Paper Type setting on the control panel. This important setting determines how the ink is applied to the paper.

Choose from these paper types and settings:

Paper Type Size Paper

Type Setting

Plain paper* A4 Plain paper 12 mm

Loading Capacity

Loading Paper

1. Open and extend the paper support.

2. Open the output tray and slide out the extensions.

Bright White Ink Jet Paper

Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Glossy Photo Paper

Ultra Glossy Photo Paper

Matte Paper

-Heavyweight

A4 Plain paper 80 sheets

A4 Plain paper 100 sheets

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), A4

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), A4

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), A4

A4 Matte Paper 20 sheets

Photo paper 20 sheets

3. Flip the feeder guard forward.

* You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m2.

Note:

The availability of special media varies by location.

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4. Set the paper as shown in the following illustrations.

The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side.

place behind the tabs

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10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) and 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)

5. Flip the feeder guard back.

Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set down to the m position.

make sure it fits under the arrow inside the left edge guide

The LCD screen indicates that the lever has been moved and the m or ^ position has been changed.

Note:

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 (& “Selecting Paper” on page 6).

Handling Paper 7

Copying

You can copy documents and photos without a computer.

Note the following when 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 you see a low ink icon while you are

copying, you can either continue copying until the ink is expended, 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.

■ Do not pull out paper that is being printed; it will

be ejected automatically.

2. Close the cover gently so you do not move the original.

c Caution:

Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and do not place heavy objects on top of the product.

If you need to copy a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover. Just open it and pull it straight up.

Placing Originals on the Document Table

1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the document table, in the upper left corner.

If you need to press the document flat while you copy it, do not press too hard and be careful not to move it.

When you are done, replace the document cover by inserting the tabs back into the slots.

Copying Documents

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Tip:

Plain photocopier paper works well for making everyday copies. For crisper text and more vivid colors, try one of the special Epson papers (& “Selecting Paper” on page 6).

1. Load A4 plain paper (& page 6).

2. Place your original on the document table

(& “Placing Originals on the Document Table” on page 8).

3. Make the following settings on the control panel.

Icon panel Text panel

Press the r Copy button.

Use the u or d button to select the number of copies (1 to 99).

Press the x Start button. Your document is copied.

If you need to stop copying, press the y Stop/Clear button.

Note:

If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original away from the corner slightly.

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Selecting copy quality

If you want to make a copy quickly and do not need high quality, you can print a “Draft” copy. Alternatively, if you want to print high quality photos, you can print a “Photo” copy.

1. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to enter the

setup mode. Use the l or r button to select Copy Quality.

Icon display Text display

Use the l or r button to select color copy or black-and-white copy.

Display Color Copy Black-and-

White Copy

Icon

Text

Select l [Plain Paper].

Select A4.

Tip:

If you want to automatically resize the copy to the size of paper that you loaded, press the r Copy button until the icon shown below is displayed on the LCD screen.

Icon display Text display

2. Press the x Start button.

3. Use the u or d button to select Normal, Draft, or

Photo.

Setting Description

Icon display Text display

Normal:

This is automatically selected when you turn the product on.

This mode is the best for text copy.

Draft:

Select this if you want to make a quick copy and quality is not important.

Photo:

Select this if you want to print high quality photos.

4. Press the x Start button again to confirm your

selection.

Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to return to the previous mode.

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