Epson Stylus CX7400 Quick Guide

Epson Stylus CX7400 Series

Quick Guide

Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning

Maintaining Your All-in-One

Solving Problems

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Placing the Original on the Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Copying a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Copying a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Copying Draft Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Printing From a Memory Card or Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . 12

Printing From a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Printing From a Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Printing From Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Printing With a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Scanning a Photo or Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Basic Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Restoring and Correcting Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Maintaining Your All-in-One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Checking the Ink Cartridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2 Contents

Introduction

After you have set up your Epson Stylus® CX7400 Series all-in-one as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to:

■ Load paper

■ Make a copy of a document or photo

■ Print from a memory card or digital camera

■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer

■ Scan a document or photo and restore or correct the color, if necessary

■ Perform routine maintenance

■ Solve simple problems

This book tells you how to do most of these things without ever turning on your computer! Of course, your CX7400 Series can do a lot more when you connect it to your Windows on-screen User’s Guide by double-clicking the icon for it on your desktop.

Please follow these guidelines as you read your CX7400 Series instructions:

or Macintosh® computer. For additional instructions, see the

Warning:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

Notes contain important information about your CX7400 Series.

Tip:

Tips contain hints for better copying, scanning, and printing.

Loading Paper

You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. For details, see page 6.

1. Open the paper support and flip up the extension. Then open the output tray and pull out the extensions.

2. Flip the feeder guard up.

3. Press in the tab on the edge guide and slide it left.

4 Loading Paper

4. Insert the paper, glossy or printable side up, against the right side and beneath the tab.

Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

You can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper, 80 sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of photo paper. Load other special papers one sheet at a time.

Note:

The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks. If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you’ll want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your printer. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for more information).

5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.

Loading Paper 5

6. Flip the feeder guard down.

Note:

For instructions on loading envelopes, see your on-screen User’s Guide.

Using Special Papers

Epson® offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects.

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Paper type Size

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

6 Loading Paper

Part number

Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041934

S042181

S042174

Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041945 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935

S042182

S042175

Sheet count

100

Part

Paper type Size

Epson Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper

Semi-gloss

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041809

Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041586 500

Epson Premium Presentation

Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation

Paper Matte Double-sided

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041062 100

Epson Photo Quality

Self-adhesive Sheets

Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer

Paper

Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041808

Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041464 20

Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041465 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041286

Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041982 40

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141

Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041467 50

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041257

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568 50

Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) S041067 100

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041106 10

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041153 10

number

S04172740100

S041667

S042183

S04203850100

S041649

S041271

S04218050100

Sheet count

100

Using Special Papers 7

Copying a Document or Photo

Follow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the glass and make color or black and white copies.

Placing the Original on the Glass

1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, with the top facing into the front right corner.

Move the photo or document slightly away from the edges.

2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.

8 Copying a Document or Photo

Copying a Document

You can copy documents onto letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like a copy machine.

1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper.

2. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select

Letter Size Plain Paper.

3. Place your original document on the document table.

4. Press the

Copies button to select from 1

to 9 copies. The number is displayed in the

Copies window.

Copies button

To make 10 to 100 copies, press the

Copies button until appears in the Copies window. Then load only enough

paper for the copies you want to make. For example, for 12 copies load 12 sheets of paper. (Be sure to change this setting back to

5. Press the x

1 when you’re finished.)

Start B&W (for black-and-white documents) or x Start Color

Paper size button

Start B&W and Start Color buttons

(for color documents) to start copying.

If you need to cancel copying, press the y

Note:

Copies may not be exactly the same size as your original document.

Stop button.

Copying a Document 9

Copying a Photo

You can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available) for borderless photo reprints.

1. Load up to 20 sheets of 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper.

2. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select

4"x6" Photo Paper.

3. Place your original photo on the document table.

4. Press the

Copies button to select from 1 to

9 copies. The number is displayed in the

Copies window.

To make 10 to 100 copies, press the button until appears in the

Copies

window. Then load only enough paper for the copies you want to make. For example,

Copies

Copies button

Paper size button

Start B&W and Start Color buttons

for 12 copies load 12 sheets of paper. (Be sure to change this setting back to

5. Press the x

Start B&W (for black-and-white photos) or x Start Color (for

1 when you’re finished.)

color photos) to start copying. The CX7400 Series automatically sizes your photo to fit on the 4 × 6-inch paper you loaded.

If you need to cancel copying, press the y

Note:

Copies may not be exactly the same size as your original photo.

Stop button.

10 Copying a Document or Photo

Copying Draft Documents

You can make quick draft copies of documents on plain paper or Epson Bright White paper. Draft copies have reduced print quality, but they print faster.

1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson Bright White paper.

2. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select

Letter Size Plain Paper.

3. Place your original document on the document table.

4. Press the in the

To make 10 to 100 copies, press the button until appears in the

Copies button to select from 1 to 9 copies. The number is displayed

Copies window.

Copies

Stop button

window. Then load only enough paper for the copies you want to make. For example, for 12 copies load 12 sheets of paper. (Be sure to change this setting back to

1 when

you’re finished.)

5. Press and hold the y press either the x and-white documents) or x

Stop button as you

Start B&W (for black-

Start Color

(for color documents) to start copying. If you need to cancel copying, press the

Stop button.

Note:

Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.

Start B&W and Start Color buttons

Copying Draft Documents 11

Printing From a Memory Card or Digital Camera

The Epson Stylus CX7400 Series all-in-one lets you print photos from:

■ Your digital camera’s memory card (see below)

■ Your camera itself (see page 18)

Printing From a Memory Card

The CX7400 Series lets you print color photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into one of the memory card slots and you’re ready to print.

If your digital camera supports DPOF™ (Digital Print Order Format), you can pre-select the photos you want to print while the card is still in the camera. Then, when you insert the card in the CX7400 Series, you can print them.

See these sections:

■ “Compatible Cards and Image Formats” on page 13

■ “Inserting the Card” on page 14

■ “Printing Photos From an Index Sheet” on page 15

■ “Printing Photos Pre-selected in Your Camera (DPOF)” on page 17

See the User’s Guide for instructions on copying memory card files between your CX7400 Series and a computer or other device.

12 Printing From a Memory Card or Digital Camera

Compatible Cards and Image Formats

You can use the following types of cards with your CX7400 Series:

Right slot

Left slot

Slot Type of card

Right slot CompactFlash

Microdrive™

Left slot SD™

SDHC™ miniSD™* miniSDHC* microSD* microSDHC* MultiMediaCard™ Memory Stick™ Memory Stick Duo™* Memory Stick PRO™ Memory Stick PRO Duo™* Memory Stick Micro* MagicGate™ Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo™* xD-Picture Card™ xD-Picture Card Type H xD-Picture Card Type M

* Adapter required

Type I/II

The CX7400 Series supports image files that meet the following requirements:

Media format DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant*

File format JPEG

Supports Exif version 2.21

Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels

Number of files Up to 999

* DCF is the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard

Note:

You can print only in color when printing directly from a memory card; you cannot print in black and white.

Printing From a Memory Card 13

Inserting the Card

1. Make sure the CX7400 Series is turned on.

Note:

When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the CX7400 Series is not connected to your computer or the computer is turned off. If you see a message on your computer screen when you insert a card, cancel the operation and close the screen.

2. Insert your card into the correct slot as shown:

Insert just one card at a time (it won’t go in all the way)

Left slot

Memory card access light

Right slot

The memory card access light flashes and stays lit. Now you can:

■ Print an index sheet so you can select which photos to print (see page 15)

■ Print photos pre-selected on your camera using DPOF (see page 17)

When you want to remove the card, make sure the memory card access light is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of its slot.

Caution:

Do not remove the card or turn off the CX7400 Series while the memory card access light is flashing; you may lose data on the card.

14 Printing From a Memory Card or Digital Camera

Printing Photos From an Index Sheet

You can print an index sheet containing small versions of all the photos on your memory card. Then you can select the photos you want to print by marking them on the sheet and scanning the sheet. The CX7400 Series automatically prints them.

Note:

Printing an Index Sheet

1. Load several sheets of plain letter- or A4-size paper (see page 4).

2. Insert a memory card in a memory card slot (see page 14).

3. Press the

Print Index Sheet button to print the index sheet.

Print Index Sheet button

The most recent photos are printed on the first index sheet, up to 30 photos per page.

Note:

If you need to cancel printing, press the

y Stop button.

Now you can select your photos on the sheet, and scan and print them. See the next section for instructions.

Printing From a Memory Card 15

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