Epson STYLUS CX1500 QUICK START MANUAL

Epson Stylus® CX1500

Notices and Warranty

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Windows System Requirements

To use your CX1500 and its software, your system should have:

■A Pentium® II-equivalent or faster processor

■Microsoft® Windows® 98SE (factory installed), Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP (factory installed or upgraded from factory-installed Windows 98SE/2000/Me)

■A minimum of 128MB of RAM (256MB recommended)

■A minimum of 500MB available hard disk space for installing the software

■CD-ROM or DVD drive (4× or faster)

■Built-in USB port

■Mouse or pointing device

■SVGA or higher resolution color monitor with 800 × 600 screen resolution (XGA monitor with 1024 × 768 resolution recommended)

Note: On-screen color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for these products for details.

Important Safety Instructions

Before using your CX1500, read and follow these safety instructions:

■Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the CX1500.

■Use only the type of power source indicated on the CX1500 label.

■Use only the power cord that comes with the CX1500. Use of another cord may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment.

■Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as air control systems or other high-load devices that regularly switch on and off or are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

■Place the CX1500 near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

■When connecting the CX1500 to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.

■Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.

■If you use an extension cord with the CX1500, 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.

■Keep your CX1500 and computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units.

■Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust.

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	■ Leave enough room around the CX1500 for sufficient ventilation.
	■	Do not place the CX1500 near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight.	English
	■	Place the CX1500 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.

■ Turn off and unplug the CX1500 before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on it.

■ Always turn the CX1500 off using the P button. Don’t turn off the power using a switch on a power strip or unplug the CX1500 until the power light is off.

■ Do not block or cover openings in the CX1500 case or insert objects through the slots.

■ Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the CX1500 yourself.

■ Unplug the CX1500 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 CX1500, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge.

■ Before transporting the CX1500, make sure the print head is locked in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place.

■ This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury (Hg). Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put it in the trash.

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

■Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

■If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.

■To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.

■Don’t remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak.

■Don’t remove the green circuit board from the cartridge. Installing a cartridge without a circuit board can damage the printer. Avoid touching the green circuit board, as this can damage the ink cartridge.

■If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from dirt and dust. Place it in a small box, or, if you have the original packaging, store it in there.

■Store ink cartridges in the same environment as the printer. Stand cartridges upright; the label identifying the color should be on top.

■You cannot print if an ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

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Specifications

Note: For a complete list of technical specifications, see the on-screen Reference Guide.

Printing

Printing method	On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration	Monochrome (black): 48 nozzles
	Color (cyan, magenta, yellow): 45 nozzles (15 nozzles per color)
Print resolution	2880 × 720 dpi
Print direction	Bidirectional with logic seeking
Ink Cartridges
	Black Ink Cartridge (T038)	Color Ink Cartridge (T039)
Print capacity*	330 pages using ISO Letter	180 pages, 5% each CMY (total
	Pattern 10561, 220 pages at 5%	15%) in calculation, except for
	in calculation, except for the initial	initial ink cartridge
	ink cartridge
Temperature	Storage:	Storage:
	–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C);	–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C);
	1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)	1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
	Transit:	Transit:
	–22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C);	–22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C);
	1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)	1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
	120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)	120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
	Freezing:** 3.2 °F (–16 °C)	Freezing:** 3.2 °F (–16 °C)
Dimensions	0.78 × 2.08 × 1.52 inches	1.69 × 2.08 × 1.52 inches
	(19.8 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm)	(42.9 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm)

* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement. The actual print capacity may vary.

** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C).

Mechanical

Paper path	Top feed, with one auto sheet feeder
Sheet feeder capacity	About 100 sheets at 16 lb (65 g/m2) paper
Dimensions	16.9	× 11.9 × 7.4 inches
	(430	× 302 × 188.5 mm); not including the loading tray
Weight	11.2 lb (5.1 kg) without ink cartridges

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Electrical
	100 - 120 V Model		220 - 240 V Model		English
Input voltage range*	90 to 132 V		198 to 264 V
Rated frequency range	50 to 60 Hz
Rated current	0.4 A (maximum 0.6 A)		0.3 A (maximum 0.35 A)
Power consumption	Approx. 18.4 W (ISO 10561		Approx. 18.9 W (ISO 10561
	Letter pattern)		Letter pattern)
	Approx. 7.5 W in sleep mode		Approx. 7.8 W in sleep mode
	Approx. 5.8 W in power-off mode		Approx. 5.7 W in power-off
			mode
* Check the label on the back of this product for the voltage information.
Environmental
Temperature	Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
	Storage: –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)
	1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
	120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
Humidity	Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
	Storage (in shipping container): 5 to 85% relative humidity (without
	condensation)
Safety Approval
Safety	UL CSA C22.2 No. 60950
EMC	FCC part 15 subpart B class B
	CSA C108.8 Class B
Scanning
Scanner type	Flatbed color image scanner
Photoelectric device	CIS
Effective pixels	5100 × 7020 pixels at 600 dpi, 100%
Maximum document	8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm)
size	US letter or A4 size; the reading area can be specified from your
	software
Scanning resolution	600 dpi (main scan)
	1200 dpi with Micro Step Drive™ (subscan)
Output resolution	75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 dpi
Image data	16 bits per pixel per color internal
	1 to 8 bits per pixel per color external
Interface	USB 2.0
Light source	RGB three color LED
Reliability	18000 cycles of carriage movement (main unit MCBF)

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FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:

We:	Epson America, Inc.
Located at:	MS 3-13
	3840 Kilroy Airport Way
	Long Beach, CA 90806-2469
	Telephone: [phone]

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name: Epson

Type of Product: Multifunction device

Model: C191A

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Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

Applies in the United States and Canada

What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the EPSON printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer’s specified usage, which usage may expire before the expiration of the limited warranty for the EPSON printer. For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of original purchase.

What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON printer prove defective during the warranty period, please call the EPSON ConnectionSM at [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada) for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service. If service is needed, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor. If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid, so long as you use an address in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions). Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one. If your printer is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will be fixed and sent back to you. You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to and from the Epson authorized service center. When warranty service involves the exchange of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson’s option, may be another model of like kind and quality. Epson’s liability for replacement of the covered printer will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered printer. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products. This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. This warranty does not cover damage to the EPSON product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred.

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THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

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