Epson RX500 User Manual

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Parts

edge guide

document cover

transportation lock lever

sheet feeder

paper support

feeder guard

output tray

reflective document mat

document table

control panel (See “Control Panel Functions” on page 12.)

memory card slot

USB cable connector

scanner unit

ink cartridge clamps

All in One Product

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Basic Operation Guide

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Control Panel

Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the LCD panel density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Copying

Overview of the Basic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Placing a Document on the Document Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Copying in Various of Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

How to change the layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Copying without margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Copying with small margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying an image multiple times on one sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Making a poster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Copying several pages on one sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Mirror copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing Copy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Saving and recalling copy settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Selecting the paper type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Selecting the copy quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reducing or enlarging copies automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Selecting the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the number of copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Making copies lighter or darker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Reducing or enlarging copies manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Canceling Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Printing Directly from a Memory Card

Printing Using an Index Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Printing an Index Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Printing photos by filling in the Index Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Printing one photo from an Index Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Printing multiple photos from an Index Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Printing All Photos on a Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Printing with DPOF Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Loading Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Loadable memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Available image files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Inserting memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Ejecting memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Changing Print Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adjusting Print Image and Printing with Additional Information. . . 49

How to select options you want . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

1. Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2. Color Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

3. Auto Correct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4. Enhance Res . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5. Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

6. Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

7. Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

8. Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

9. Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

10. Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

11. Print Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

12. Fit to frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

13. Hi speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons

Scanning to Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Formatting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Scanning to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Scanning Directly to Your e-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Canceling Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using the Film Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Loading slides and films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Storing the film holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Ink Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Checking the Ink Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Checking the ink level using the LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Replacing an Ink Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Maintenance and Transporting

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Transporting This Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Troubleshooting

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

The Copied Image is Improperly Sized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

The Image is Printed in Sepia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Clearing the Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Memory Card Caught Between the Memory Card Slot and

the Memory Card Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Contacting Customer Support

Regional Customer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Product Information

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Safety Instructions

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

this product.

When placing 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 for sufficient

ventilation.

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

in and unplug this product.

❏ 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.

8 Safety Instructions

When choosing a power source

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

back of this product.

❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of

another cord may cause fire or electric shock.

❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use

with other equipment may cause fire or electric shock.

❏ 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.

When using a memory card

❏ Do not remove the memory card or turn off this product while

the computer and the memory card are communicating (when the memory card light is flashing).

❏ The methods for using memory cards vary according to card

type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details.

❏ Use only memory cards compatible with this product. Refer to

“Loadable memory card” on page 44.

Safety Instructions 9

When handling ink cartridges

❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge

when you remove it from its package.

❏ Keep the ink cartridge out of the reach of children. Do not allow

children to handle it, or drink ink.

❏ 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 on the side of the cartridge. This

can damage the ink cartridge.

Do not touch the circled parts.

❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink

will leak.

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 by yourself.

10 Safety Instructions

❏ Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered into 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.

❏ Never spill liquid on this product.

❏ Do not leave this product with the ink cartridges uninstalled. If

it has been left with ink cartridges uninstalled for a long time, the ink remaining in the print head nozzle drys out; this product may becomes unable to print.

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.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

Safety Instructions 11

Using the Control Panel

Control Panel Functions

LCD panel

The LCD panel shows the current status of this product and helps

you make various settings. The upper left area of the LCD panel

shows the result of pressing the A button, the upper right for the B,

the lower left for the C, and the lower right for the D button. When

you turn on this product, it enters the mode selected the last time this

product was turned off. The example below shows the state when

this product is in the Copy Mode.

Paper type Reduce/Enlarge

Print quality

You can also check the error messages on the LCD panel. For details

of the error messages, see “Error Messages” on page 84.

Plain Text A4

Number of copies

100%

Paper size

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Buttons

Buttons Function

P On Turns this product on and off.

Copy Mode Enters the Copy Mode.

Memory Card Mode

Scan Mode Enters the Scan Mode.

Setup Mode Enters the Setup Mode.

l Select /

Save 3sec.

r Select /

Recall 3sec.

Clear/ Reset 3sec.

Menu Displays menu items for detailed settings on the LCD panel.

OK Enters the settings you have selected.

x B&W Copies or prints in grayscale.

x Color Copies or prints in color.

Enters the Memory Card Mode.

Moves to the previous option. When this product is in the Copy Mode, the current setting is saved by pressing and holding this button for 3 seconds.

Moves to the next setting. When this product is in the Copy Mode, the saved setting is recalled by pressing and holding this button for 3 seconds.

Clears the setting you have entered. Resets the number of copies to one. Resets the values to their defaults when a menu item appears on the LCD panel. When you press and hold this button for 3 seconds, all of the settings are reset to their defaults.

Starts scanning or the operation you have selected.

y Stop Stops copying or scanning. The sheet being copied is

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

A, B, C, D Used for making various settings.

When a button lights up, this shows the button is valid.

Numeric buttons

Enter values (e.g. number of copies, enlargement ratio, etc.).

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Lights

Light Pattern Status

! Error On An error occurs. (For details, see

“Troubleshooting” on page 84)

Mode

(Copy, Memory Card, Scan, Setup)

A, B, C, D On Indicates the button is valid.

On Shows the mode this product is in.

Adjusting the LCD panel density

You can adjust the density of the LCD panel as follows.

1. Press the P On button to turn on this product.

2. Press the Setup Mode button to enter the Setup Mode.

3. Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until 7.LCD Contrast appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color button. The LCD panel is shown below.

LCD Contrast

l - ononon + r

4. Adjust the density of the LCD panel. Press the C button to make the panel lighter, or the D button to make it darker.

5. When the adjustment is finished, press the OK button.

14 Using the Control Panel

Copying

This section describes how to make copies using the control panel. For information on making copies using a computer, see the Reference Guide.

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 original document.

Overview of the Basic Procedure

The instructions below provide an example on how to make copies in the Copy Mode.

1. Press the P On button to turn on this product.

2. Press the Copy Mode button to enter the Copy Mode. The LCD

panel shows the current copy settings, as indicated below.

3. Load paper (see “Loading Paper” on page 16) and place the original document (see “Placing a Document on the Document Table” on page 20).

Plain Text A4

100%

Copying 15

4. You can change the copy layout if necessary (see “Copying in Various of Layouts” on page 21).

Note:

Be sure to change the copy layout first before changing the copy settings because all copy settings (paper type, print quality, number of copies, paper size) return to the default values when the copy layout changes.

5. You can change the copy settings, if necessary, by pressing the illuminating buttons. (When a button lights up, this indicates it valid.) To change each setting, see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31.

6. Press the x Color button to copy in color, or the x B&W button to copy in grayscale.

Caution:

Never open the scanner unit while scanning or copying; otherwise,

you may damage this product.

Note:

❏ Do not pull on the paper being copied.

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

❏ If a message indicating low ink appears on the LCD panel while you are

copying, you can either continue making copies until the ink runs out, or stop making copies and then replace the ink cartridge.

Loading Paper

Note:

❏ The print result is affected by the kind of paper you use. For the best

quality, use the appropriate paper.

❏ To print on an envelope, refer to the Reference Guide.

❏ Keep enough space in front of this product for paper to be fully ejected.

16 Copying

1. Open the output tray.

2. While holding down its locking tab, slide out the left edge guide so that the distance between the two edge guides is slightly wider than the paper you are going to load.

3. Move the feeder guard towards you.

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

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5. Load the stack of paper with the printable side facing up and resting against the guide of the feeder guard.

6. Stand the stack of paper against the paper support.

Note:

❏ 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.

7. Set the feeder guard back.

Note:

❏ Always load paper before you start printing.

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❏ The loading capacity differs depending on the following types of paper.

Paper Type Loading Capacity

Plain Paper Up to 120 sheets

EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper Up to 80 sheets

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Paper Up to 20 sheets

EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight

EPSON Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

One sheet at a time for A4 sized EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Up to 20 sheets for 5 × 7" sized EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

One sheet at a time

Copying 19

Placing a Document on the Document Table

Note:

Keep the document table clean.

1. Open the document cover. Place the original document facing down on the document table. Make sure that the document is properly aligned.

Caution:

Never open the document cover beyond its limit by intention.

Note:

❏ Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface; otherwise

the image becomes out of focus.

❏ An area of up to 2.5 mm from the edge of the document table glass

cannot be scanned.

20 Copying

2.5 mm (max.)

2. Make sure the reflective document mat is attached to the document cover.

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

Note:

❏ To scan the document properly, close the document cover to prevent

interference from the external light.

❏ Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended

period of time. They may stick to the glass of the document table.

❏ Do not place heavy objects on top of this product.

Copying in Various of Layouts

How to change the layout

1. Press the Copy Mode button to enter the Copy Mode.

2. Press the Menu button to enter the Copy Menu. The LCD panel is shown as below.

Copy Menu

1.Copy Layout

3. Press the OK button to select a copy layout.

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4. Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the copy

layout you want appears on the LCD panel.

Layout Feature Page to see

1. Standard Standard copy

2. BorderFree Copy without margins page 23

3. Small Margins Copy with small margins page 24

4. Repeat-Auto Copy an image in actual size as

5. Repeat-4

6. Repeat-9

7. Repeat-16

8. Poster-4

9. Poster-9

10. Poster-16

11. 2-up

12. 4-up

Copy Mode

1.Standard

many as it fits to the paper you have selected.

Copy an image multiple times on one sheet

Divide an original image to 4, 9, or 16 enlarged copies fit to the paper size you have selected. You can get a poster size image by gluing all of the copies together.

Copy several documents on one sheet

page 26

page 27

page 28

13. Mirror Copy a reversed image on an iron-on cool transfer paper

5. Press the OK button to use the layout you have selected.

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page 30

Copying without margins

You can make a copy that covers the entire page of paper by using the BorderFree layout (see page 21 to select this layout).

In the “BorderFree” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31).

Menu item Setting items/values

Paper type (see page 32) Plain*

Glossy Prem. Glossy SemiGloss

Print Quality Draft

Text*

Paper size (see page 34) A4*

10 × 15

Number of copies 01* to 99

Copy Density (see page 35) Nine steps

Reduce/Enlarge (see page 33) Actual 100%*

Auto Fit Page 10 × 15 -> A4 219% A4 -> 10 × 15 54%

Optional Zoom (see page 35) 25 to 400% in 1% increments

* indicates the default setting.

Matte PQIJ Photo Paper BrightWhite

Photo Best

4" × 6"

4" × 6" -> A4 215% A4 -> 4" × 6" 55% A4 -> A5 74% A5 -> A4 147%

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Note:

❏ You cannot make a copy without margins if the reduce/enlarge value is

outside the range of 25 to 400% when “Auto Fit Page” is selected.

❏ Because this layout enlarge the image to a size slightly larger than the

paper size, the portion of the image that extends beyond the edge of the paper will not be copied.

Copying with small margins

You can make a copy with a 1.5-mm margins around all edges of the paper by using the “Small Margins” layout (see page 21 to select this layout).

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In the “Small Margins” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31).

Menu item Setting items/values

Paper type (see page 32) Plain*

Glossy Prem. Glossy SemiGloss

Print Quality Draft

Text*

Paper size (see page 34) A4*

10 × 15

Number of copies 01* to 99

Copy Density (see page 35) Nine steps

Reduce/Enlarge (see page 33) Actual 100%*

Auto Fit Page 10 × 15 -> A4 198% A4 -> 10 × 15 47%

Optional Zoom (see page 35) 25 to 400% in 1% increments

* indicates the default setting.

Matte PQIJ Photo Paper BrightWhite

Photo Best

4" × 6"

4" × 6" -> A4 195% A4 -> 4" × 6" 48% A4 -> A5 70% A5 -> A4 141%

Note:

You cannot make a copy with small margins if the reduce/enlarge value is outside the range of 25 to 400% when “Auto Fit Page” is selected.

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Copying an image multiple times on one sheet

You can make multiple copies of an image on a single sheet of paper by using “Repeat” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 21 to select th is layout). You can select number of copied im age from Auto, 4, 9 and 16.

In the “Repeat” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31).

Menu item Setting items/values

Paper type (see page 32) Plain*

Glossy Prem. Glossy SemiGloss

Print Quality Draft

Text*

Paper size (see page 34) A4*

10 × 15

Number of copies 01* to 99

Copy Density (see page 35) Nine steps

* indicates the default setting.

Matte PQIJ Photo Paper BrightWhite

Photo Best

4" × 6"

Note:

When you select Repeat-Auto, zoom setting is set to 100%. When you select Repeat-4, Repeat-9 or Repeat-16, zoom setting is set to Auto.

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Making a poster

You can make a poster size copy using the “Poster” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 21 to select this layout).

In the “Poster” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31).

Menu item Setting items/values

Paper type (see page 32) Plain*

Glossy Prem. Glossy SemiGloss

Print Quality Draft

Text*

Copy Density (see page 35) Nine steps

* indicates the default setting.

Matte PQIJ Photo Paper BrightWhite

Photo Best

Note:

❏ You can only use A4 paper for the “Poster” layout.

❏ Depending on the original image, the number of divided images may

not be 4, 9, or 16 as you selected, because this product reads the entirely white area as blank and the area will not be printed.

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Gluing the images together

1. Align the images.

2. Cut the crossover area, and then glue all the images together.

The illustration shows the example of making poster with 4 printouts. The gray area shows the excess area to be cut.

Warning:

Be careful when using edged tools.

Copying several pages on one sheet

You can copy two or four original images on a single sheet of paper by using “2-up” or “4-up” layout (see page 21 to select this layout).

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In the “2-up” or “4-up” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31).

Menu item Setting items/values

Paper type (see page 32) Plain*

Glossy Prem. Glossy SemiGloss

Print Quality Draft

Text*

Copy Density (see page 35) Nine steps

* indicates the default setting.

Matte PQIJ Photo Paper BrightWhite

Photo Best

Note:

You can only use A4 paper for the “2-up” and “4-up” layout.

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Mirror copy

You can copy a reversed image to print on Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper by using the “Mirror” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 21 to select this layout).

In the “Mirror” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31).

Menu item Setting items/values

Paper type (see page 32) Plain

Print Quality Draft

Number of copies 01* to 99

Copy Density (see page 35) Nine steps

Reduce/Enlarge (see page 33) Actual 100%* Auto Fit Page

* indicates the default setting.

Iron On*

Text*

Photo Best

Note:

You can only use A4 paper for the “Mirror” layout.

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Epson RX500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety Instructions

Using the Control Panel

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