Epson STYLUS PHOTO RX560, STYLUS PHOTO RX590 User Manual

User’s Guide

-for use without a computer-

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions .......3

English

Saving to a Memory Card

Scanning a Photo /

Document............................... 34

Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions

Parts ................................................5

Control Panel .................................6

Handling Paper

Selecting Paper .............................7

Loading Paper...............................8

Handling a CD/DVD

Loading a CD/DVD .......................9

Ejecting the CD/DVD Tray ..........10

Adjusting the Print Position .........10

Copying

Placing Originals on the

Document Table .....................11

Copying Originals........................12

Reprinting Photos ........................15

Copying onto a CD/DVD...........18

Printing from a Memory Card

Handling a Memory Card ..........19

Checking Photos on a Memory

Card..........................................21

Printing Photos .............................21

Selecting and Printing Photos

Using an Index Sheet ..............26

Making an Original CD/DVD......28

Printing Stored Photos .................30

Maintenance

Replacing Ink Cartridges ........... 35

Checking and Cleaning the Print

Head........................................ 38

Aligning the Print Head .............. 39

Changing the Language

Displayed on the LCD

Screen...................................... 39

Setting the Screen Saver ........... 39

Restoring Default Settings .......... 39

Cleaning This Product ................ 40

Transporting This Product ........... 40

Solving Problems

Error Messages ............................ 41

Problems and Solutions.............. 41

Contacting Customer

Support .................................... 44

Summary of Panel Settings

r Copy mode ............................ 45

s Memory Card mode.............. 45

v Specialty Print mode............... 46

F Setup mode............................. 47

Printing from a Digital Camera/Mobile Phone/PDA

From a Digital Camera...............32

From a Mobile Phone..................33

Where to Find Information

Pa per manuals

Start Here

Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet tells you how to set up the product and install the software. It also includes instructions on loading paper and placing originals.

(this book)

Onlin e ma nu al s

User's Guide - f or use witho ut a computer-

This book provides information on using the product without connecting to your computer, such as instructions on copying, printing from a memory card, and printing on a CD/DVD.

If you have problems using the product, see the Solving Problems chapter in this book.

User's Guide

This guide provides instructions for printing and scanning from your computer and information on the software.

This guide is included in the software CD-ROM and installed automatically when you installed the software. To read this guide, double-click the icon on your desktop.

Online help

Online help is built in each application included on the software CD-ROM. It provides detailed information on the application.

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Before using this product, read and follow these safety instructions:

■ Use only the power cord that comes with the

product. Use of another cord may cause fire or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment.

■ Make sure the power cord meets all relevant

local safety standards.

■ Use only the type of power source indicated on

the label.

■ Place the product near a wall outlet where the

power cord can be easily unplugged.

■ Do not let the power cord become damaged or

frayed.

■ If you use an extension cord with the product,

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.

■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes

in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust.

■ Leave enough room around the product for

sufficient ventilation. Do not block or cover openings in the case or insert objects through the slots.

■ Do not place the product near a radiator or

heating vent or in direct sunlight.

■ Place the product 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.

■ Make sure the back of the product is at least

10 cm away from the wall.

■ Do not open the scanner unit while copying,

printing, or scanning.

■ Do not spill liquid on the product.

■ Do not use aerosol products that contain

flammable gases inside or around the product. Doing so may cause fire.

■ Except as specifically explained in your

documentation, do not attempt to service the product yourself.

■ Unplug the product 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 product, do not

tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge.

■ Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing

the scanner unit.

Ink cartridge safety instructions

■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children

and do not drink the ink.

■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges;

there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately.

■ Do not put your hand inside the product or

touch any cartridges during printing.

■ Do not shake cartridges, as this might cause

leakage.

■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after you

remove an expended cartridge. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the product from printing.

■ 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 product. Not 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.

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Introduction 3

Warnings , Cautions, and Notes

Follow these guidelines as you read your instructions:

w Warning:

Warnings m ust be follow ed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

c Caution:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equi pment.

Note:

Notes cont ain important information about the product.

Tip:

Tips contain hints for using the product.

Cop y ri gh t Notic e

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use wit h this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

DPOF™ is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

SDHC™ is a trademark.

Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Magic Gate Memory Stick and Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

Zip® is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation.

Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and is licensed to Seiko Epson Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON® is a registered trademark and EPSON STYLUS™ and Exceed Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

4 Introduction

Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions

Parts

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document cover

control panel

front cover

document table

memory card slot cover

feeder guard

edge guide

tray lever

scanner unit

front tray

cartridge cover

paper support

sheet feeder

front tray extension

external interface USB port

USB cable

infrared port

AC inlet

memory card slots

CD/DVD tray

8-cm CD/DVD Adapter*

* For details on using the adapter, see the Online User's Guide included on the software CD-ROM.

Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions 5

Control Panel

con pa ne

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910

Tex t panel

Control panel design varies depending on the area where you purchased the product.

Buttons

Buttons Function Buttons Function

1 P On Press to turn the product on and

off.

2 Mode r [Copy] Press to copy a photo or a

document.

[Memory Card ]

[Specialty Print]

3 G

[Display/Crop]

4 F [Setup] P ress to run maintenanc e

5 x [Print Settings] Press to display detail ed settings

Press to print photos from a memory c a rd.

Press to p rint on CD/DVDs, make copies or restore fad ed photos.

Press to change the view of photos on the LCD screen when selecting phot os, and pres s to crop a photo you select.

programs or adjust miscellaneous settings.

for each mode.

6 y [Back] Press to cancel the current

operation on the LCD screen and return to the previous menu.

7 udlr

4-way Scroll

OK Press to activate the settings you

8 Copies

(+ and -)

9 x Start Press to sta rt copy i ng and printing.

10 y Stop/Clear Press to stop copying and printing,

Press to select menu items.

have selected.

Press to set the numb er o f copi es, or change the crop area.

or reset the settings you have made.

LCD sc r een

The screen displays a preview of the selected images, or displays settings that you can change with the buttons.

If no buttons are pressed for more than three minutes, the product becomes inactive or a slide show begins when Screen Saver Settings is set to Memory Card Data (& “Setting the Screen Saver” on page 39). After 13 minutes of inactivity, the screen turns black to save energy and the LEDs for the mode buttons turn on and off in a clockwise motion. Press any button (except P On ) to return the screen to its previous state.

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Handling Paper

Epson offers an extensive line of special papers that provide outstanding results when used with Epson printers and ink. The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your job.

Selecting Paper

If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you will want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for the product.

Before printing, you need to select the correct Paper Type setting on the LCD screen. This important setting determines how the ink is applied to the paper.

Choose from these paper types and settings:

Paper type Size Pape r ty pe

setting

Plain paper *1 A4 Plain Paper 12 mm

A5 *2

Epson Br ight White Paper

Epson Prem ium Ink Jet Pl ain Paper

Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight

Epson Phot o Quality Ink Jet Paper

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper

A4 80 sheets

A4 100

A4 Matte 20 sheets

A4 100

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)

13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)

Prem.Glossy 20 sheets

Loading capacity

sheets

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Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Epson Ul tra Glossy Photo Paper

Epson Glossy Photo Paper

Epson Phot o Stickers 16 *3

Epson Phot o Stickers 4 *3

*1 You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m2. *2 This paper size is only available in Copy mode. *3 This paper size or type is only available when making prints

from your memory card, digital camera, or mobile phone.

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)

13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)

A4 10 × 15 cm

(4 × 6 in.) 13 × 18 cm

(5 × 7 in.) A4

A6 Photo

Ultra Glossy 20 sheets

Photo Paper 20 sheets

Stickers

1 sheet

Handling Paper 7

Loading Pap er

1. Open and extend the paper support.

2. Open the front cover.

4. Set the paper as shown in the following illustrations.

The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side.

place beh ind the tabs

front cover

3. Slide out the front tray.

front tray

Note:

Make sure the front tray is in the paper position (lower position). If i t i s not , move the tray lever up and r eposit io n the front tray.

make sure it fits under the arrow inside the left edge guide

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) and 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)

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Note:

Make sure you do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. Check the Paper Type setting before printing to make sure it matches the type of paper you have loaded (& “Select ing Pap er” on page 7).

Han dli ng a CD/D V D

You can print directly on any ink jet printable CD/DVD using the CD/DVD tray.

c Caution:

You cannot print on thermal-prin tabl e CD/DVDs.

Tip:

To print on 8-cm mi ni CDs, use the EPSON Pri nt CD included in the software CD-ROM. See the instruct ions in your on-screen User ' s Gu ide.

Loading a CD/DVD

Note:

❏ Make sur e the dat a, music, or video is burned on your ink jet

printable CD/DV Ds bef ore you print. Otherwi se, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause errors whe n you burn the data.

❏ If you plan to print large nu mbers of CD/DVDs, it is a good idea

to prin t a s m all s am ple, t hen wait a day and chec k the quality t o make sure it is satisfactory.

1. Turn on the product and open the front cover.

3. Place your CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the label surface up. (Make sure the surface is clean.)

Note:

Use the CD/DVD tray that comes with the product . The tray cannot be used with other products.

4. Insert the tray into the product until the arrow mark on the CD/DVD tray is aligned with the arrow mark on the front tray. Make sure that either edge of the CD/DVD tray is inserted into the brackets on the front tray.

c Caution

Do not inser t the CD /DVD tray while the product is oper at ing. Otherwise, your product may be damaged or the surface of the CD/DVD may become dirty or scratched.

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2. Move the tray lever down until the front tray is lifted to the CD/DVD position (upper position).

c Caution

❏ Do not touch the front tray w hen operating the tray lever. ❏ Do not move the tray lever while the product is operating.

Note:

Before you move the tray lever, make sure the front tray is not extended and no paper or other objects are on the front tray.

Insert t he CD/DVD tray along the edge guide

Handling a CD/DVD 9

Ejecting t he CD/DV D Tr ay

1. Make sure that printing is finished.

2. Eject the CD/DVD tray by pulling it straight out of the front tray.

6. Use the u or d button to adjust the Up-Down print position, and use the l or r button to adjust the Left-Right print position.

1. Move the CD/DVD up

2. Move the CD/DVD right

3. Move the CD/DVD down

4. Move the CD/DVD left

3. Move the tray lever up to reposition the front tray.

Adjusting the Print Positio n

If your printed image is not centered on the CD/DVD, you can adjust its printing position.

1. If necessary, print a test sample using an extra CD/DVD.

2. Press the F [Setup] button.

3. Use the l or r button to select the Print Position, and press OK to enter this mode.

Options Description

Up-Down Move the CD/DVD print position up or

down. You can adjust it by 0.1 mm from

-2 to +2 mm.

Left-Right Move the CD/DVD print position left or

right. You can adjust it by 0.1 mm from

-2 to +2 mm.

7. Press the OK button to apply the new setting.

Note:

This product retains your settings even after it has been turned off, so you do not need to readjust the printing position each time you print a CD/DVD.

4. Use the u or d button to select CD/DVD.

5. Press the r button, you see a screen like this:

10 Handling a CD/DVD

Copying

You can copy documents and photos without a computer.

Note the following when copying:

■ The copied image may not be exactly the same

size as the original.

■ Depending on the type of paper used, print

quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared.

■ If you see a low ink message while you are

copying, you can either continue copying until the ink is expended, or stop and replace the cartridge.

■ Keep the d ocument table clean.

■ Make sure the document or photo is flat against

the document table; otherwise, the copy will be out of focus.

■ Do not pull out paper that is being printed; it will

be ejected automatically.

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2. Close the cover gently so you do not move the original.

c Caution:

Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and do not place heavy objects on top of the product.

If you need to copy a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover. Just open it and pull it straight up.

Placing Orig ina ls on the Document Table

1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the document table, in the upper left corner.

If you need to press the document flat while you copy it, do not press too hard and be careful not to move it.

When you are done, replace the document cover by inserting the tabs back into the slots.

Copying 11

Placing an original CD/DVD

To copy your original CD/DVD label design, place the original CD/DVD in the center of the document table as shown below.

Co pying Or ig inals

Tip:

❏ Plai n photocopier paper works well for making everyday

copies. For crisper text and more vivid colors , try one of the special Epson papers (& “Selecting Paper” on page 7).

❏ You can print long-last ing photos with a professio nal finish

(& “Reprinting Photos” on page 15).

1. Load your paper (& page 8).

4. Use the u or d button to select a menu item and use the l or r button to select a setting item. Use the Copies + or - buttons to set the number of copies.

Select Color for color copies or B&W for black-and-white copies.

Select the type of do cument you want to copy.

Select a layout option (& “Selecting a copy layout” on page 13).

Note:

When CD/DVD Copy is selected as the Layout, you cannot change the number of copies.

5. Press the x [Print Settings] button to change the settings (& “Selecting special print settings” on page 13). Then press OK to apply the new settings.

2. Place your original on the document table

(& “Placing Originals on the Document Table” on page 11).

3. Press the r [Copy] mode button.

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Note:

This product retains the last settings you used, so always check them to make sure they are the ones you want.

6. Press the x Start button. Your document is copied.

If you need to stop copying, press the y Stop/Clear button.

Tip:

If you need to make your copies li ghter or darker, press the x [Print Settings] button and adjust the Copy Density.

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Selecting a copy layout

Selecting special print sett ings

1. Press the r [Copy] mode button.

2. Use the u or d button to select Layout, then press the r button.

3. Use the u or d button to select one of these layout options, then press OK.

Copy Layout Setting Result

Border

Copies your original with a standard 3-mm margin.

You can choose from various sizes and types of Epson paper and some print settings to get just the results you want.

1. Press the r [Copy] mode button.

2. Press the x [Print Settings] button.

3. Use the u or d button to select a menu item, then press the r button.

4. Use the u or d button to select a setting item, and then press OK to apply the new setting.

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Borderless*

Copies your photo all the way to t he edges of the paper .

CD/DVD Copy

Copies yo ur photo ont o a CD or DVD label using the Auto Fit Page function (& “Copying onto a CD/DVD” on page 18).

2-up Copy

Copies two originals onto one sheet (& “Copying 2 Originals on One Sheet” on page

14).

Repeat Copy

Prints a photo at actual size as many time as it will fit on one sheet.

Repeat-4

Prints a photo four times on one sheet.

* Bor der less copyin g is availab le only when you are using

Epson phot o paper i n t he s i zes l ist ed ( & “Selecting Paper” on page 7) . If you select the Borderless layout, your image is slightly enlarged and cropped to fil l the s heet of paper . If you notice reduced print quality at the b ottom of your print, try using a layout with borders.

Zoom Select Actu al to print your phot o at its

original size. S elect Auto Fit Page for borderless printing and resizing the image to fit various common paper sizes. You can also resize the original to a specific scal e using the Copies + or - buttons. button.

Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded

(& “Selecting Paper” on page 7). Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded. Quality Select the quality of the copied

documents. Copy Density Select the density of copied

documen ts. You can choose from - 4 to

+ 4. Expansion Select the amount the image is

expanded when you select Borderless.

Standard: No margins are pr inted.

(The image is slightly enlarged and

cropped to fill the sheet of paper.)

Mid: Low expansi on rate. (Ma rgins

might be printed.)

Min: Lowest expansi on rate. ( Margins

might be printed.) CD

Inner-Outer

Select to resize th e print position for the

inside and outside diameter of the

CD/DVD label.

Inne r: 18 - 46 mm

Outer:114 - 120 mm

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Notice for CD/DVD copying: The printable area of a CD/DVD is illustrated as follows.

Note:

If you are p rinting in the following areas of the disc, the disc or the CD/DVD tray may get strained wi th ink.

Inner hub area 18 to 42 mm Outer periphery area 117 to 120 mm

Copyin g 2 Or ig in als o n O ne Sh eet

1. Load your paper (& page 8).

2. Place the first original on the document table

(& “Placing Originals on the Document Table” on page 11).

4. Use the u or d button to select a menu item and use the l or r button to select a setting item. Use the Copies + or - buttons to set the number of copies.

Select Color for color copies or B&W for black-and-white copies.

Select Text, Graphics, or Photo.

Select 2-up Copy to copy t wo originals per she et (& “Selecting a copy layout” on page 13).

Note:

If you choose 2-up Copy as the layout setti ng, but you do not select two originals, a blank space is left on the paper.

5. Press OK.

6. Press the x [Print Settings] button and change the settings (& “Selecting special print settings” on page 13). Then press OK to apply the new settings.

3. Press the r [Copy] mode button.

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7. Press the x Start button. The first original is scanned and the product starts copying.

8. When the product finishes scanning the first original, place the second original on the document table.

9. Press the x Start button again. The second original is scanned, and the copy is printed.

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If you need to stop copying, press the y Stop/Clear button.

Reprinting Photos

8. Press the x [Print Settings] button and change

the settings (& “Selecting special print settings” on page 17). Then press OK to apply the new settings.

1. Load the photo paper (& page 8) you want to

print on.

2. Place your photo on the document table

(& “Placing Originals on the Document Table” on page 11).

3. Press the v [Specialty Print] mode button.

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4. Use the l or r button to select Reprint/Restore

Photos, and then press OK.

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9. Press the x Start button. Your photo is printed.

If you need to stop copying, press the y Stop/Clear button.

Note:

❏ If you select the Borderless layout, your image is slightly

enlarged and cropp ed to fill the sheet of paper.

❏ If the edge of the c opy ar e cro pped of f, move the or iginal away

from t he corner slightly.

5. Use the r button to enter the menu. Use the u or d button to select a color restoration setting, then

press OK (& “Restoring color in photos” on page

17).

6. Press OK again and follow the information displayed on the LCD screen. Press OK. Your photo is previewed.

7. Use the Copies + or - button to select the number of copies (1 to 99).

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+ 33 hidden pages