Epson Stylus RX600 Quick Start Manual

Epson Stylus®Photo RX600

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Epson Stylus Photo RX600

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Unpack

1 Make sure you have all the parts shown here. If any parts are missing,

contact Epson®as described on the back of this sheet.

Epson Stylus Photo RX600

Film holder

Paper support

Ink cartridges

(6 total)

Software
CD-ROM

User’s Guide

How to Copy

and Print

2 Remove all the tape, foam, and protective plastic from the top

of the RX600.

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2

Unlock the Scanner

1 Open the scanner lid.

2 Remove the white instruction sheet covering the scanner glass.

3 Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked position.

Caution: You must unlock the scanner, or it won’t work.

3

1 Slide the document mat handle to the left and remove the document mat.

2 To store the film holder behind the mat, hold it so the labeling faces

Store the Film Holder

out and insert the tabs in the notches inside the scanner lid.

3 Place the tabs on the right side of the document mat in the notches

inside the scanner lid. Then place the handle on the left inside its
notch and slide the mat to the right to lock it in place.

Notches

4 Close the scanner lid.

4

Unlock the Printer

1 Lift up the entire scanner unit

using the handles on the side.

2 Remove the clear plastic

sheet inside.

3 Remove the orange plastic print head lock and store it in the

storage area.

Caution: You must remove the orange print head lock or the
RX600 won’t work.

4 Close the scanner unit.

5 Connect the short cable leading from

the scanner lid to the round TPU
connector on the back of the RX600.

Position the connector as shown here
before pushing it in. Don’t force it in.

5

Plug In and Turn On

1 Plug the RX600 into a grounded

electrical outlet. Do not connect
the USB cable yet.

2 Press and hold the On button until

the Mode and Setup lights flash.

6

1 Press the Color button on the front

2 Lift up the entire scanner unit.

Install Ink Cartridges

of the RX600. The print head moves
into loading position.

continue

1 Insert the paper support into the two slots on the back of the RX600.

2 Open the output tray.

3 Flip the feeder guard forward.

4 Place a stack of paper in the top

of the RX600, between the edge
guides and beneath their tabs.

Then slide the left edge guide
against the paper, but not
too tightly.

5 Flip the feeder guard back over the

stack of paper.

Note: If you don’t flip the feeder
guard back, your paper may jam.

Load Paper

7

Turn over

3 Open the cartridge cover by pulling it toward you.

4 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages.

Caution: You must install all the cartridges
and leave them installed for all types of printing.
To avoid damaging the RX600, never move the
print head by hand.

5 Lower each cartridge into the holder marked

with the corresponding color.

6 Press down on each cartridge until it clicks

into place. Then close the ink cartridge cover
until it clicks into place.

Caution: Don’t force the cartridge cover
closed. If it doesn’t close easily, open it and
make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated.

7 Lower the scanner unit.

The RX600 begins charging the ink
delivery system.

Charging takes about 2 minutes. Initial
charge appears on the RX600 screen.

Caution: Don’t turn the RX600 off while
you see the Initial charge message or
you’ll waste ink.

8

Install Software and Connect to Your Computer

The software works with Windows®98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh
OS 9 and OS X 10.2 and later.

Windows

1 Make sure the RX600 is not

connected to your computer.
Then turn on your computer.

Note: If your RX600 is turned on
and connected, you may see
several New Hardware screens.
Click Cancel on each of these
screens and disconnect the RX600.
You can’t install your software
that way.

2 Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

or DVD drive.

Note: If you’re using Windows XP and you
see a message asking what to do with your
CD, click Cancel.

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3 When you see this screen, click Install:

If this screen doesn’t appear,
do the following:

Windows XP: Click Start >
My Computer. Then double-click
the EPSON CD-ROM icon.

For Windows 98/Me/2000:

Double-click My Computer.
Then double-click the EPSON
CD-ROM icon.

4 Read and agree to the license

agreement to continue.

You see this screen and the installer
begins copying several software
programs to your computer:

5 When you see this screen, connect

the USB cable extending from the
RX600 to any open USB port on your
computer. Several messages appear
on the screen. Wait for all the screens
to disappear.

Note: If the blue USB screen doesn’t disappear, make sure the RX600
is turned on and securely connected to your computer. If you see a
message about a Hi-speed device plugged into a non-Hi-speed hub,
close the message screen.

6 When you see a message that you

have successfully installed the
RX600 drivers, click Next.

continue

7 Continue following the on-screen instructions to install the rest of

your software:

• Epson Smart Panel™ and its components

• ABBYY

• ArcSoft®PhotoImpression™

• On-screen Reference Guide

Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.

®

FineReader®Sprint

8 When installation is finished, click Print Test Page to make sure your

software is installed correctly.

9 After the test page prints, click Exit. You see the product registration screen.

10 Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed.

11 At the restart screen, click OK. Then remove the CD-ROM and restart

your computer.

Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.

Macintosh

1 Insert the Epson CD-ROM in your

CD-ROM or DVD drive.

2 Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM

icon to open its window, if necessary.
Then double-click the EPSON
installer icon inside it.

3 When you see this screen,

click Install:

4 Read and agree to the license

agreement to continue.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install several software programs.

Also restart your Macintosh when prompted.

Note: Installation may take several minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.

6 After restarting, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open its

window, if necessary. Then double-click the EPSON installer icon
inside it.

7 When you see this screen, click Install to finish installing your software:

You’ll install:

• Epson Smart Panel and
its components

• ABBYY FineReader Sprint

• ArcSoft PhotoImpression

• On-screen Reference Guide

Note: Installation may take several
minutes. Don’t cancel the
installation or start other programs.

8 When installation is finished, click Exit. You see the product

registration screen.

9 Register your RX600 with Epson as instructed, then remove the CD-ROM.

10 Connect the USB cable extending from the RX600 to any open USB

port on your Macintosh. Also make sure the RX600 is turned on.

11 Follow the instructions in one of the next sections

to select the RX600 as your printer in OS X or OS 9.

continue

Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS X

1 Open the OS X Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and

start Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility.

Note: If you see a screen asking if you’d like to add a printer, click Add.

2 On the Printer List screen, click the Add button.

3 On the next screen, select EPSON

USB from the pull-down menu.

4 Click Stylus Photo RX600.

Note: If the RX600 doesn’t
appear, make sure it is turned
on and securely connected to
your Macintosh.

5 Open the Page Setup menu at the

bottom of the screen and select All.

6 Click the Add button. The Printer List

now includes two entries for your printer.

7 Close Print Center or the Printer

Setup Utility.

8 If you print or scan with Mac OS 9 applications, restart your Macintosh

in OS 9 and repeat all the steps under “Macintosh” to install the
necessary software for them. Then remove the CD-ROM.

Selecting the RX600 in Mac OS 9

1 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.

2 Select the SP RX600 Series icon, then

click your USB port icon and turn on
background printing.

3 Close the Chooser.

Now you’re ready to copy, scan, and print! See “Any Questions?” to the right
to find out how.

Any Problems?

If the red ! error light is on, check for messages on the RX600 LCD screen.
They give you guidance for solving problems.

If your problem is listed below, try the suggestions here. For more solutions,
see your User’s Guide.

A New Hardware Wizard
screen appears on your
computer.

You see an error message
when printing or
scanning.

Click Cancel and follow the steps in section 8.
Disconnect the RX600 cable before installing
software.

Make sure your RX600 is connected to your
computer, plugged into a power source, and
turned on.

The RX600 doesn’t work.

Try turning the RX600 off and then back on to
clear the error.

Unlock the scanner by sliding the transportation
lock. See section 2.

Unlock the printer by removing and storing the
orange plastic print head lock. See section 4.

Make sure all the ink cartridges are pushed down
all the way. See section 6.

Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB
port on your computer. See section 8.

Turn the RX600 off and then on again.

If it still doesn’t work, try reinstalling your
software. See section 8.

Here’s where to look for answers:

How to Copy and Print

Quick steps for copying and printing without your computer.

Epson Stylus Photo RX600 User’s Guide

Comprehensive instructions for everything you can do with
the RX600.

On-screen Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Reference Guide

Additional details about your RX600. Double-click the SPRX600 Reference
Guide icon on your desktop.

On-screen Help in your software programs

Click Help or ? when it appears on the screen for help with your software.

Epson Technical Support (for the RX600 and Epson Scan)

•World Wide Web

http://support.epson.com

• Automated Telephone Services

To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call
[phone]. Your Epson SoundAdvice

SM

Express Code is 70520.

Use this code to quickly select your product in SoundAdvice.

• To speak to a Technical Support Representative
Dial [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6

AM to 6 PM,

Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Software Technical Support

Software Telephone Internet/E-mail

Epson Smart [phone] www.newsoftinc.com
Panel [e-mail]

ArcSoft [phone] www.arcsoft.com
PhotoImpression 8:30 AM to [e-mail]

5:30

PM, PT

Monday–Friday

ABBYY [phone] www.abbyyusa.com
FineReader Sprint [e-mail]

Any Questions?

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For the best prints and copies, use genuine
Epson ink and paper. You can buy them from your
local store, or from the Epson StoreSMat [phone]
or www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call [phone] for dealer referral.

Look for these cartridges and paper:

Borderless Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Heavyweight paper with a high gloss finish that lets
you create borderless photos with no perforated
edges. Choose Prem. Glossy on the LCD screen, or
Premium Glossy as the Type or Media Type setting
in your printer software. Available in 4 x 6, 5 x 7,
8 x 10, Letter, and Panoramic sizes.

Glossy Photo Paper

A smooth, glossy finish for your everyday photos.
Choose Glossy on the LCD screen, and Glossy
Photo Paper as the Type or Media Type setting in
your printer software.

Matte Paper Heavyweight

Perfect for high quality photo reprints and
enlargements. Choose Matte on the LCD screen,
or Matte Paper–Heavyweight as the Type or Media
Type setting in your printer software.

Need Paper and Ink?

T048120

Black

T048220

Cyan

T048320

Magenta

T048420

Yellow

T048520

Light Cyan

T048620

Light Magenta