Epson STYLUS CX5400 User Manual

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English

Getting Started

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Stylus CX Parts

edge guide

document cover

transportation
lock lever

sheet feeder

paper support

feeder guard

scanner unit

document table

Control Panel
See page 10.

output tray

adjust lever

Ink cartridge
clamps

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Safety Information

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Control Panel Functions

LCD Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Copying

Overview of the Basic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Placing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Canceling copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Replacing Ink Cartridges

About Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Checking the Ink Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Menu Items

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Safety Information

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

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Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

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Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this
product.

Safety Instructions

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

English

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.

Safety Information 5

❏ 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.

When choosing a power source

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

another cord may result in fire or electric shock.

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

Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

❏ 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.

6 Safety Information

When handling ink cartridges

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

install them.

❏ Before installing the new ink cartridge, shake it four or five

times before opening its package.

❏ Do not shake the ink cartridge after removing from the

package; this can cause leakage.

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

cartridge when you remove it from the package.

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

children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

❏ Store each ink cartridge with its label facing upward. Do not

store cartridge upside down.

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

cause leakage.

❏ 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.

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Safety Information 7

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.

This can damage the ink cartridge.

Do not touch this part

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.

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