Epson STYLUS PHOTO RX610 User Manual
Basic Operation Guide
-for use without a computer-
English
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions .........3
Control Panel Functions
Control Panel ...................................4
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper ...............................6
Loading Paper .................................7
Handling a CD/DVD
Loading a CD/DVD.........................9
Removing a CD/DVD....................10
Copying
Placing Originals on the Document
Table ...........................................11
Copying Photos .............................11
Copying Documents.....................13
Printing from a Memory Card
Handling a Memory Card ............14
Printing Photos ...............................16
Selecting and Printing Photos
Using an Index Sheet ................17
Printing onto a CD/DVD ...............19
Printing a CD/DVD Jacket............20
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Precautions.................................... 24
Removing and Installing
Ink Cartridges ............................ 24
Maintenance
Checking the Ink Cartridge
Status.......................................... 26
Checking and Cleaning
the Print Head ........................... 26
Aligning the Print Head ................ 27
Solving Problems
Error Messages .............................. 28
Problems and Solutions ................ 29
Summary of Panel Settings
Copy Mode................................... 32
Memory Card Mode .................... 33
Specialty Print Mode .................... 36
Setup Mode................................... 39
Printing from an External Device
From a Storage Device.................21
Using PictBridge or
USB DIRECT-PRINT.......................21
Saving Your Data
Scanning a Photo / Document ...22
Using an External Storage
Device ........................................22
Where to Find Information
Paper manuals
Start Here
Be sure to read this sheet first.
This sheet tells you how to set up the printer and install the software.
(this book)
Basic Operation Guide -for use without a computer-
This book provides information on using the printer 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 printer, see the Solving Problems
chapter in this book.
Online manuals
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 install the software. To read this guide,
double-click the icon on your desktop.
Online help
Online help is built into each application included on the software
CD-ROM. It provides detailed information on the application.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Follow these guidelines as you read your instructions:
w Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note: Notes contain important information about the printer.
Tip: Tips contain hints for using the printer.
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Before using this printer, read and follow
these safety instructions:
■ Use only the power cord that comes with
the printer. Use of another cord may cause
fire or shock. Do not use the cord with any
another 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 printer near a wall outlet where
the power cord can be easily unplugged.
■ Do not let the power cord become damaged
or frayed.
■ Make sure the total ampere rating of the
devices plugged into an extension cord or a
wall outlet does not exceed the ampere
rating limit.
■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid
changes in heat or humidity, shocks or
vibrations, dust, or direct sunlight.
■ Do not block or cover openings in the case
or insert objects through the slots.
■ Place the printer 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. And make sure the back of the
printer is at least 10 cm away from the wall
for sufficient ventilation.
■ Do not open the scanner unit while
copying, printing, or scanning.
■ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the
printer.
■ Do not spill liquid on the printer.
■ Do not use aerosol products that contain
flammable gases inside or around the
printer. Doing so may cause fire.
■ Except as specifically explained in your
documentation, do not attempt to service
the printer yourself.
■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the
following conditions: if the power cord or
plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
printer; if the printer has been dropped or
the case damaged; if the printer does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
■ When storing or transporting the printer,
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.
■ Do not press too hard on the document
table when placing the originals.
Ink cartridge safety instructions
■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of
children and do not drink the ink.
■ 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 shake ink cartridges after opening
their packages; this can cause leakage.
■ 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 printer. Do not touch the ink supply
port or surrounding area.
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Safety Instructions 3
Control Panel Functions
Control Panel
a bcd efgh
Control panel design varies by location.
Buttons
Button Function Button Function
i
j
a P On Turns the printer on and
off.
b Mode * Switches the modes
between r Copy,
s Memory Card, and
v Specialty Print.
(Lights show which mode
is selected.)
c F [Setup] * Runs maintenance
programs or adjusts
miscellaneous settings.
d G
[Display/Cro
p]
e Copies
(+ and -)
Changes the view of
photos on the LCD
screen, or crops the
photos.
Sets the number of
copies, or changes the
cropping area.
f x Menu * Displays detailed
settings for each mode.
g ud
lr
4-way
Scroll
OK Activates the settings
h y Back Cancels the current
i x Start Starts copying and
j y Stop/Clear Stops copying and
Selects photos and
menu items.
you have selected.
operation and returns to
the previous menu.
printing.
printing, or resets the
settings you have made.
* For details on the items in each mode, see “Summary of Panel Settings” on page 32.
4 Control Panel Functions
LCD screen
Note:
The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have
an uneven brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
Using the LCD screen
Follow the instructions below to select and change the setting menus and the photos on the
LCD screen.
a
a
b
c,d
b,d,e
c
d
aUse Copies + or - to set the number of copies for
the selected photo.
c
a
e
bPress l or r to select the setting item.
cPress u or d to select the menu item. The
highlighted part moves up or down.
dPress r to open the setting item list. Press u or d
to select the setting item and then press OK.
ePress l or r to change the displayed photo on the
LCD screen.
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Power saving function
If no buttons are pressed for more than 3 minutes, the printer becomes inactive or a slide show
begins if Screen Saver Settings is set to Memory Card Data.
After 13 minutes of inactivity, the screen turns black to save energy and the Mode lights turn
on and off in a clockwise motion.
Press any button (except P On) to return the screen to its previous state.
Changing the view of photos on the LCD screen
You can switch the display using G [Display/Crop].
View 1 photo with information View 9 photos without information
Control Panel Functions 5
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper
Before printing, you need to select the correct paper type setting. This important setting
determines how the ink is applied to the paper.
Note:
❏ The availability of special paper varies by location.
❏ You can find the part number for the following Epson special papers on the Epson support Web site.
Choose from these paper types and settings:
Paper Type Paper Type
Setting
Plain paper * Plain Paper 12 mm
Epson Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper 100 sheets
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper 80 sheets
Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight Matte 20 sheets
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 100 sheets
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Prem. Glossy 20 sheets
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Glossy 20 sheets
Epson Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper 20 sheets
Epson Photo Stickers 4 ** Sticker16 1 sheet
Epson Photo Stickers 16 ** 1 sheet
* You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m2.
** The paper may not be available in some cases.
Loading Capacity
6 Handling Paper
Loading Paper
1. Open and extend the paper support.
2. Open the front cover.
4. Slide the edge guide.
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5. Load the paper short edge first, even for
landscape printing, with the printable
side up.
The printable side
is often whiter or
brighter than the
other side.
3. Slide out the front tray.
Note:
Make sure the front tray is in the paper
position (lower position). If it is not, move the
tray lever up and reposition the front tray.
6. Place behind the tabs.
Handling Paper 7
7. Slide the edge guide to the right. Make
sure the paper fits under the c arrow
mark inside the left edge guide.
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) and
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)
Follow the same steps to load A4 paper.
A4
8 Handling Paper
Handling a CD/DVD
c Caution:
Store the CD/DVD tray in a flat place. A warped
or damaged CD/DVD tray may stop the printer
from operating normally.
Note:
❏ Make sure the data, music, or video is burned
on your ink jet printable CD/DVDs before you
print.
❏ Moisture on the printable surface may cause
smearing.
❏ The printed surface is easily smeared
immediately after printing.
❏ Be sure to let a CD/DVD dry completely
before using it or touching the printed surface.
❏ Do not allow the printed CD/DVD to dry in
direct sunlight.
❏ If the CD/DVD tray or the internal transparent
compartment are accidentally printed on,
immediately wipe off the ink.
❏ To print on 8-cm mini CDs, use the EPSON
Print CD included in the software CD-ROM.
See your online User's Guide.
Loading a CD/DVD
1. Close the front tray extension.
2. Move the tray lever down until the front
tray is lifted to the CD/DVD position
(upper position).
c Caution
Do not move the tray lever while the printer is
operating.
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3. Remove the 8-cm CD/DVD adapter and
place your CD/DVD on the tray.
The label surface up.
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4. Insert the tray into the printer.
Either edge of the
CD/DVD tray is
inserted into the
brackets.
Removing a CD/DVD
1. Make sure that printing is finished.
2. Remove the CD/DVD tray by pulling it
straight out of the front tray.
3. Move the tray lever up to reposition the
front tray.
10 Handling a CD/DVD
Copying
Note:
❏ 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.
Placing Originals on the Document Table
1. Open the document cover and place
your original face-down on the
document table.
Photos or document:
2. Close the cover gently.
Tip:
If you want to copy a thick or large document,
you can remove the document cover.
Open it and pull it
straight up.
Copying Photos
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CD/DVD:
You can copy photos from 30 × 40 mm to
127 × 178 mm. You can also copy two
photos at the same time.
1. Press v Specialty Print.
2. Select Reprint/Restore Photos, then
press OK.
3. Press OK.
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Note:
❏ If your photos have faded over time, select
On to bring them back to life.
❏ If you set Restoration to On for a normal
color photo, the photo may not be printed
correctly.
4. Press OK again. Your photo is
previewed.
5. Set the number of copies.
6. Press x Menu and change the settings
(& “Print settings for Reprint/Restore
Photos” on page 36). Then press OK.
7. Press x Start.
Note:
If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move
the original away from the corner slightly.
Cropping and enlarging a photo
You can crop out the rest of the photo and
print just the main subject by itself when
you copy a photo.
1. Press v Specialty Print.
2. Refer to “Copying Photos” on page 11
and follow the steps from 2 to 4.
3. Press G [Display/Crop]. You see the
cropping screen.
Copying multiple photos
Place each photo horizontally.
5mm
5mm
5mm
Note:
❏ You can copy two 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) size
photos at the same time. If the edge of the
photo is missing after you print, try copying
them one at a time.
❏ Place your photo 5 mm away from the edge of
the document table. Also when you place two
photos, position each photo at least 5 mm
away from the adjacent photo.
❏ You can copy several different sized photos at
the same time, as long as they are larger than
30 × 40 mm.
4. Use the following button to set the area
you want to crop.
Copies +, - Change the frame size.
u, d, l, r Move the frame.
x Menu Rotate the frame.
Note:
x Menu is only available in the Memory
Card mode.
5. Press OK to confirm the cropped image.
Note:
To readjust the frame’s position, press
y Back to return to the previous screen.
6. When you have finished checking the
cropped image, press OK.
Note:
The icon is displayed on the cropped
image.
7. Set the number of copies.
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