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Epson Stylus CX8400 Series Parts Accessories
Epson Stylus CX8400 Series
Edge
guide
Control panel
buttons
Memory
card slots
Service only
(do not open)
Paper support
Power inlet
(for power cable)
Feeder guard
PictBridge/USB port
(for camera cable)
Scanner
Ink cartridge holder
(in home position)
USB port
(for computer cable)
Scanner
lid
Output tray
and extensions
Scanner lid
Document
table
Media
Paper type Size
Epson® Bright White
Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches S041809
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium
Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Presentation Paper
Matte
Epson Premium
Presentation Paper
Matte
Epson Premium
Presentation Paper
Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality
Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel
Transfer Paper
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Borderless
4 × 6 inches
Borderless
5 × 7 inches
Borderless
8 × 10 inches
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Borderless
4 × 6 inches
Borderless
5 × 7 inches
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Borderless
4 × 6 inches
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Legal
(8.5 × 14 inches)
Borderless
8 × 10 inches
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
A4 (8.3 × 11.7
inches)
Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Part
number
S041586 500
S04203850100
S041141
S041649
S041271
S041808
S04172740100
S041464 20
S041465 20
S041286
S042183
S041667
S041934
S042181
S042174
S041945 20
S041935
S042182
S042175
S041982 40
S041331 20
S041062 100
S041067 100
S041467 50
S041257 50
S042180 100
S041568 50
S041106 10
S041153 10
Sheet
count
20
50
100
20
25
50
50
60
100
20
25
50
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Ink Cartridges
❏ 69 Black or 68 High Capacity Black
❏ 69 Cyan
❏ 69 Magenta
❏ 69 Yellow
Specifications
Printing
Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder capacity Approx. 120 sheets at 24 lb (90 g/m
Scanning
Scanner type Flatbed color
Photoelectric device CIS
Effective pixels 10,200 × 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi
Document size 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm)
US letter or A4 size
Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan)
2400 dpi (sub scan)
Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi
(50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments)
Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal
8 bits per pixel per color external
(maximum)
Light source RGB three color LED
Paper
Paper type Plain paper or special paper
distributed by Epson
Thickness 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)
Weight 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)
Envelopes
Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches)
Paper type Plain bond paper or airmail paper
Weight 20 lb (75 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)
Printable Area
Note:
2
)
When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded
printable area.
Single sheets
Top
Left
Bottom
Sheets with borders Borderless
Right
printing
Top: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Right: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Bottom: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Envelopes
Left
Top
Use paper under normal conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be
changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot
guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper.
Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large
quantities or printing large jobs.
Single sheets
Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches)
A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches)
4 × 6inches
5 × 7inches
8 × 10 inches
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Bottom
Right
Top: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum
Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm)
Bottom: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum
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Memory Cards
Compatible memory cards
®
CompactFlash
Microdrive
™
SD
™
SDHC
Type I and II
™
miniSD™*
miniSDHC*
microSD*
microSDHC*
MultiMediaCard
Memory Stick
™
™
Memory Stick Duo™*
Memory Stick PRO
™
Memory Stick PRO Duo™*
Memory Stick Micro*
MagicGate
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
xD-Picture Card
™
Memory Stick
™
™
*
xD-Picture Card Type H
xD-Picture Card Type M
*Requires adapter
Memory card format DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant.
All card types standard version
compliant.
Voltage requirements 3.3 V
Photo data specifications
File format: JPEG with Exif Version 2.21 standard
Image size: 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels
Number of files: Up to 999
Ink Cartridges
Note:
We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not
refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality
and could result in printer damage.
The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first
set of cartridges is used for charging the printer.
Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings,
paper type, frequency of use and temperature. For print quality, a
small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “replacement
cartridge” indicator comes on.
Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. If you bring them inside from
out in the cold, allow them to warm up to room temperature for at
least 3 hours before using them.
Leave your old cartridges in the CX8400 Series until you are ready to
replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of
opening the package.
Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Part number 69 cyan, magenta, yellow and black
68 High Capacity black
Cartridge life
Opened package: 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C)
Unopened
package: Do not use if the date on the package
has expired.
Storage temperature
–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Ink freezes at 10.4 °F (–12 °C)
Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C)
Size and Weight
Size
Stored: Width: 17.7 inches (450 mm)
Depth: 13.4 inches (340 mm)
Height: 7.1 inches (179 mm)
Printing: Width: 17.7 inches (450 mm)
Depth: 18.6 inches (472 mm)
Height: 10.6 inches (268 mm)
Weight 13 lb (5.9 kg)
without the ink cartridges
Electrical
Power supply rating 100 to 120 V
Input voltage range 90 to 132 V
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
range
Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5
range
Rated current 0.6 A
Power consumption
Copying: 12 W
Low power: 3 W
Sleep mode: 2.5 W
Power-off mode: 0.2 W
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Environmental
Temperature
Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Humidity
Operation: 20 to 80% RH
Storage: 5 to 85% RH
(without condensation)
Standards
Safety UL 60950-1
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
EMC FCC part 15 Subpart B class B
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22
Class B
Interfaces
USB ports One USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Device Class
for computers); Type B port
One USB 1.1 Full-Speed (for
PictBridge
PRINT
™
or USB-DIRECT-
™
compliant devices)
Loading Paper
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.
1. Open the paper support and flip up the extension.
2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions.
3. Flip the feeder guard up.
Changing the Display Screen Language
You can change the language of your LCD display screen from
English to French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
1. Press
2. Press l or r to select
3. Press d to select
4. Press u or d to select your language, and press
Setup.
Maintenance, and press OK.
Language, and press OK.
OK.
4. Press in the tab on the edge guide and slide it left.
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5. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right side and
beneath the tab.
Note:
Load only the recommended number of sheets.
Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo or
document faces.
Do not load paper above the arrow on the edge guide.
Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
Do not load paper with holes punched in it.
Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
Placing Originals for Copying or Scanning
Caution:
Do not place anything on top of the document cover or use the
cover as a writing surface.
1. Open the document cover and place your original facedown on the glass, with the top facing into the front right
corner.
2. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in
place.
7. Flip the feeder guard down.
Note:
For instructions on loading envelopes, see the on-screen
User’s Guide.
Copying
Note:
The copies may not be exactly the same size as the originals.
Copying a Document or Photo
1. Press the P On button to turn on the CX8400 Series.
2. Load plain paper or Epson special paper in the sheet feeder
(see page 4).
Note:
Load only the recommended number of sheets.
3. Place your original on the document table
(see previous section).
4. Press the
copy mode.
5. To print more than 1 copy,
press
(up to 99).
6. Press l or r to select
B&W copies.
7. Press d, then press r to change
the layout, if necessary.
Copy button to enter
+ or – to select the number
Color or
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8. Select
With Border to leave a small margin around the
image or select
Borderless to expand the image all the way
to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur).
Note:
Layout must be set to With Border to select Plain Paper.
9. To change any of the copy
mode print settings displayed
on the screen, press
Menu.
❏ To adjust the copy size,
select
Zoom and choose
Actual (to select a
either
percentage using + or
Auto Fit Page (to
–) or
automatically size the image
to fit your paper).
❏ To change the paper type, select
Paper Type and
choose the type of paper you loaded.
Paper type
Plain paper Plain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
❏ To change the paper size, select
Paper Size and choose
Paper Type
setting
the size of paper you loaded.
Note:
Paper Size options depend on the Paper Type setting you
choose.
❏ To change the copy quality, select Quality and choose
Standard, Best, or Draft.
Note:
Standard is the default setting for Quality if you choose
photo paper.
❏ To adjust the darkness or lightness of the copy, select
Density and choose a higher (darker) or lower (lighter)
setting.
❏ To adjust the amount of image expansion when
printing borderless photos, select
choose
Standard, Mid, or Min.
Note:
You may see white borders on your printed photo if you use
the Min setting.
Expansion and
10. After you finish selecting your settings, press OK.
11. Press x
To cancel copying, press y
Start to begin copying.
Stop/Clear Settings.
Restoring Photos
You can also restore the colors in faded photos, print with or
without borders, convert color photos to black-and-white, and
crop photos.
1. Press the P
2. Load 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, or letter-size
Epson special paper in the sheet feeder (see page 4).
3. Place your original photo on the document table.
Note:
You can copy up to 2 photos at the same time. Place them
0.2 inches (5 mm) apart.
4. Press the Restore button.
5. Press
6. To turn on
to restore colors in faded photos
as you copy, press r and select
On. (If your photo is not faded,
do not turn on
Color Restoration.)
7. Press
8. Press
You see these settings over a
preview of your photo:
9. To print more than 1 copy,
press + or – to select the
number.
10. If you want to crop your photos
and enlarge the resulting image
area to fit onto your paper, press
Display/Crop.
❏ To resize the image area,
press + or –.
❏ To move the image area, use
the arrow buttons.
❏ To check the zoomed image, press
11. After you finish cropping your photos, press
12. To change any of the restore mode print settings displayed
on the screen, press
On button to turn on the CX8400 Series.
OK.
Color Restoration
OK.
OK to prescan your photo.
OK.
OK.
Menu.
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❏ To change the paper type, select Paper Type and
choose the type of paper you loaded.
Paper type
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte
❏ To change the paper size, select
Paper Size and choose
Paper Type
setting
the size of paper you loaded.
Note:
Paper Size options depend on the Paper Type setting you
choose.
❏ To change the layout, select Layout and choose
With Border to leave a small margin around the image
or select
Borderless to expand the image all the way to
the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur).
❏ To change the copy quality, select
Standard, Best, or Draft.
Note:
Standard is the default setting for Quality if you choose
photo paper.
Quality and choose
Printing from a Memory Card
You can print photos right from your digital camera’s memory
card by inserting it into the CX8400 Series memory card slots.
Compatible Memory Cards and Files
Make sure your memory card is one of the following types:
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
* Requires adapter
Type I and II
❏ To adjust the amount of image expansion when
printing borderless photos, select
choose
Standard, Mid, or Min.
Note:
You may see white borders on your printed photo if you use
the Min setting.
Expansion and
13. After you finish selecting your settings, press OK.
14. Press x
To cancel copying, press y
Start to begin copying.
Stop/Clear Settings.
Make sure the files on the card are compatible with your
CX8400 Series.
File format JPEG with the Exif version 2.21 standard
Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels
Number of files Up to 999
Note:
Also consult your memory card and adapter documentation for any
special use instructions for your card or adapter.
If you will only be printing from your memory card, it is best if the
CX8400 Series is not connected to your computer (or your computer
should be turned off).
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Inserting the Memory Card
Insert one card at a time in one of the CX8400 Series memory
card slots as shown below.
1. Turn on the CX8400 Series.
2. Insert your card into the correct slot (see page 7 for a list).
Left slot
Memory card
access light
Right slot
The memory card access light flashes and stays lit.
Caution:
Do not remove a card or turn off the CX8400 Series when the
memory card access light is flashing or you may lose photos on
the card.
Printing Photos
After inserting your memory card, press the Memory Card
button to view your photos on the LCD display screen. The
following sections contain instructions on how to print
individual photos or photos by the date they were taken.
See the on-screen User’s Guide to perform other memory card
functions including:
❏ Printing all photos on a memory card
❏ Viewing photos as a slide show and printing them
❏ Printing photos using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
❏ Using an index sheet to select photos for printing
❏ Transferring files between the CX8400 Series and a
computer
Select Individual Photos for Printing
You can select individual photos for printing as you view them
on the LCD display screen.
1. Press the
Memory Card button.
You see this screen:
2. Press
OK to select View and
Print Photos.
3. Press l or r to move through
your photos and display the one
that you want to print.
4. Press the
+ or – button to select
the number of copies you want
of that photo.
5. If you want to crop your photo
and enlarge the resulting image
area to fit onto your paper, press
the
Display/Crop button.
❏ To resize the image area,
press + or –.
❏ To move the image area, use
the arrow buttons.
❏ To check the zoomed image, press
❏ To rotate the image area, press the
After you finish cropping your photo, press
OK.
Menu button.
OK.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to select and crop more photos, if
you want.
7. To change any of the memory card mode print settings
displayed on the screen, press
Menu.
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❏ To change the paper type, select Paper Type and
choose the type of paper you loaded.
Paper type
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
Plain paper Plain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte
❏ To change the paper size, select
Paper Size and choose
Paper Type
setting
the size of paper you loaded.
Note:
Paper Size options depend on the Paper Type setting you
choose.
❏ To change the layout, select Layout and choose With
Border to leave a small margin around the image or
Borderless to expand the image all the way to the
select
edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur).
❏ To change the print quality, select
Standard or Best.
Note:
Standard is the default setting for Quality if you choose
photo paper.
Quality and choose
❏ To print the date on your photos and select the format
for it, select
Date and choose the format you want.
Printing Photos by Date
You can quickly print photos by the date they were taken.
1. Press l or r to select
Date, then press OK.
Print by
2. Highlight any date shown and
press r to print photos taken on
that date.
3. Press
OK.
4. To print more than 1 copy,
press + or – to select the number
(up to 99).
5. To change any of the memory card mode print settings,
press
Menu and select your settings (see the previous section
for details).
After you finish selecting your settings, press
6. When you’re ready to print, press x
To cancel printing, press y
Stop/Clear Settings.
Start.
OK.
Printing From Other External Devices
If you have a digital camera that supports PictBridge or USB
DIRECT-PRINT, you can connect it to the CX8400 Series
and print your photos directly from the camera. Check your
camera manual to see if it is compatible.
You can also print documents or photos from your computer
after you connect the CX8400 Series to your computer and
install its software. See the on-screen User’s Guide for
instructions.
❏ To slow down printing to improve print quality, select
Bidirectional and choose Off (choose On for faster
print speed).
❏ To adjust the amount of image expansion when
printing borderless photos, select
Standard, Min, or Mid.
choose
Note:
You may see white borders on your printed photo if you use
the Min setting.
Expansion and
8. After you finish selecting your settings, press OK.
9. When you’re ready to print, press x
To cancel printing, press y
Stop/Clear Settings.
Start.
Selecting the Correct Media Type
The table below lists the settings you should choose for your
paper in the printer software:
Paper
Plain paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper
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Type or Media Type
setting
Plain Paper /
Bright White Paper
Paper Glossy
Glossy
Semi-Gloss
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Paper
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper
Envelopes Envelope
Type or Media Type
setting
Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Scanning
You can use your CX8400 Series to scan a photo or document
and save it as a digital file on your computer. You can even
restore and correct photographs as you scan.
The Epson Scan software provides three scanning modes:
❏
Full Auto Mode scans quickly and easily using automatic
settings.
❏
Home Mode previews your image and provides preset
options for scanning.
❏
Professional Mode previews your image and provides
afull array of tools.
For detailed scanning instructions, see the on-screen
User’s Guide.
A cartridge marked with an ! is getting low on ink. Follow
the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge, if
necessary.
3. Press
Back as necessary to return to the main screen.
See the on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on how to
check ink levels using your Windows or Macintosh software.
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before
you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after
removing the old ones.
Caution:
Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the
ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
1. Turn on the CX8400 Series.
If a cartridge is low or expended, you see a message on the
CX8400 Series LCD display screen. If a cartridge is
expended, you must replace it to be able to print. If a
cartridge is low, you can continue printing until the
cartridge needs replacement.
If you’re replacing a cartridge before you see a message on
the CX8400 Series LCD display screen, press
Maintenance, and press OK. Then select Change Ink
Cartridge and press OK.
2. Open the scanner.
Setup, select
Replacing Ink Cartridges
If an ink cartridge is low or expended, you see a message on
the CX8400 Series LCD display screen. If a cartridge is
expended, you must replace it to be able to print. If a cartridge
is low, you can continue printing until a cartridge needs
replacement.
Note:
You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is expended even if
the other cartridges are not expended. Replace any expended
cartridges before printing or copying.
When an installed ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may
need to replace it if your printouts do not look their best, even after
cleaning and aligning the print head.
Checking Ink Levels
You can check the ink levels anytime using the CX8400 Series
LCD display screen.
1. Press
2. Select
Setup.
Ink Levels and press OK.
3. Open the cartridge cover.
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4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge
straight up to remove it. Dispose of it carefully. Do not take
the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and
water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with
water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
5. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it four or
five times. (Do not shake a cartridge after opening the
package; ink may leak.)
6. Remove the cartridge from the package, but be careful not
to touch the green chip on the cartridge.
9. Once you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the
cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place.
10. Close the scanner.
11. Press
OK to begin charging the ink. This takes about
2minutes.
When you see a completion message on the LCD display
screen, ink charging is finished.
Caution:
Never turn off the CX8400 Series while ink is charging or you’ll
waste ink.
7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge.
Caution:
Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.
8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down
until it clicks into place.
If you see an ink replacement message on the LCD display
screen, press OK and press down all the cartridges securely.
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 CX8400 Series with the label facing upward. 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, and do not store the cartridge
upside down.
If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot
reinstall and use the cartridge.
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Adjusting Print Quality
If the print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to
clean or align the print head. You can use the control panel or
software to run these utilities. See the on-screen User’s Guide
for details on using software.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light
bands across them, you may need to clean the print head
nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print
quality declines. You can check for clogged nozzles before you
clean them so you don’t clean them unnecessarily.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
1. Load several sheets of letter-size paper (see page 4).
2. Press
3. Select
4. Select
5. Press x
6. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if there are
Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles
Note:
You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended or low.
You must replace the cartridge first (see page 10).
1. Load several sheets of letter-size paper (see page 4).
1. Press
2. Select
3. Select
4. Press x
Setup.
Maintenance and press
OK.
Nozzle Check and press
OK.
Start.
any gaps in the lines.
Nozzles are clean
Nozzles
need cleaning
If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. If there are gaps
or the pattern is faint, clean the print head, as described
below.
Setup.
Maintenance and press
OK.
Head Cleaning and press
OK.
Start.
Follow any instructions on the LCD display screen during
cleaning, which lasts about 1 minute. When it’s finished
you see a message on the screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the CX8400 Series during head cleaning or you
may damage it.
5. Run a nozzle check to verify that the print head is clean
(see the previous section).
Note:
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head
two times, turn off the CX8400 Series and wait at least 6 hours to
let any dried ink soften. Then try printing again.
If you do not use your CX8400 Series often, it is a good idea to
print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print
quality.
Aligning the Print Head Nozzles
If your printouts become grainy or blurry, or you see dark or
light bands across them, you may need to align the print head.
Note:
Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
1. Load several sheets of letter-size paper (see page 4).
2. Press
3. Select
4. Select
5. Press x
6. Look at pattern #1 and find the patch that is most evenly
7. Select the number for that patch, then press
8. Enter the numbers for the other patterns in the same way.
9. When you finish, press
Setup.
Maintenance and press
OK.
Head Alignment and
OK.
press
Start.
The alignment sheet prints.
printed, with no noticeable streaks or lines.
OK and you see a message indicating
that the alignment is complete.
Note:
Do not press the
alignment sheet.
y Stop button to cancel printing of the
OK.
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Cleaning the CX8400 Series
Caution:
Do not use a hard brush, benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean
the CX8400 Series or you may damage it. Do not use oil or other
lubricants inside the CX8400 Series or let water get inside it.
1. Turn off the CX8400 Series.
2. Unplug the power cable.
3. Disconnect the USB cable.
4. Remove all the paper.
5. Clean the sheet feeder using a soft brush.
6. Clean the document table glass with a soft, lint-free cloth
moistened with a little glass cleaner.
Caution:
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass.
7. Clean the LCD display screen with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use liquid or chemical cleansers.
8. Clean the document cover with a soft, non-abrasive
microfiber-type cloth.
9. Clean the outer case with a soft cloth dampened with mild
detergent.
10. After transporting the CX8400 Series, remove the tape
securing the ink cartridge holder.
If print quality has declined when you print again in a new
location, clean and align the print head (see page 12).
Related Documentation
CPD-23792 Epson Stylus CX8400 Series
Start Here sheet (English/French)
CPD-23794 Epson Stylus CX8400 Series
Quick Guide (English)
CPD-23793 Epson Stylus CX8400 Series
CD-ROM (English/French
includes on-screen User’s Guide)
Transporting the CX8400 Series
If you need to ship your CX8400 Series or transport it a long
distance, prepare it for transportation as follows:
1. Turn off the CX8400 Series.
2. Unplug all the connected cables.
3. Remove all the paper.
4. Close the paper support and output tray.
5. Lift up the scanner and check that the ink cartridge holder
is all the way to the right (the home position). If necessary,
turn on the CX8400 Series, then turn it off again.
6. Fasten the ink cartridge holder
to the case using tape. Leave
the ink cartridges installed to
avoid damaging the printer.
7. Close the scanner.
8. Pack the CX8400 Series in its
original box or one of a similar
size using protective material
to keep it from moving inside
the box.
9. Keep the CX8400 Series level during transportation to
prevent damage.
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