-for use without a computerSafety Instructions Important Safety Instructions .........3 Control Panel Functions Replacing Ink Cartridges Precautions.................................... 24 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges ............................ 24 Control Panel ...................................4 Maintenance Handling Paper Selecting Paper ...............................6 Loading Paper .................................7 Handling a CD/DVD Loading a CD/DVD .........................
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 computerThis 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.
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.
Control Panel Functions Control Panel a b c d ef g h i j Control panel design varies by location. Buttons Button Function a P On Turns the printer on and off. f b Mode * Switches the modes between r Copy, s Memory Card, and v Specialty Print. (Lights show which mode is selected.) g Button Function x Menu * Displays detailed settings for each mode. ud lr 4-way Scroll Selects photos and menu items. OK Activates the settings you have selected.
LCD screen 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 c a Use Copies + or - to set the number of copies for the selected photo. b Press l or r to select the setting item.
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.
Loading Paper 4. Slide the edge guide. English 1. Open and extend the paper support. 2. Open the front cover. 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. 6. Place behind the tabs. 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.
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.
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. English Handling a CD/DVD Loading a CD/DVD 1. Close the front tray extension. 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.
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.
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. English Copying 2. Close the cover gently. Tip: If you want to copy a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover. Placing Originals on the Document Table Open it and pull it straight up. 1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the document table.
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.
English 8. Press x Menu and change the settings (& “Print settings for Reprint/Restore Photos” on page 36). Then press OK. 9. Press x Start. Copying Documents 1. Press r Copy. 2. Select the copy settings (& “Copy Mode” on page 32). Select Color for color copies or B&W for black-and-white copies. Select the type of document. Select a layout option. Set the number of copies. 3. Press x Menu to change the settings (& “Print settings for Copy mode” on page 32). Then press OK.
Printing from a Memory Card Handling a Memory Card Inserting a memory card Note: If a digital camera is connected to the printer, disconnect it before you insert your memory card. 1. Open the memory card slot cover. CompactFlash Microdrive 2. Make sure no memory cards are in the slots. Then insert your memory card. c Caution: ❏ Do not insert more than one memory card at a time. ❏ Do not try to force the memory card into the slot. Memory cards will not go all the way in.
English SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard miniSD card* miniSDHC card* Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO MagicGate Memory Stick microSD card* microSDHC card* (* Adapter required) Memory Stick Micro* Memory Stick Duo* Memory Stick PRO Duo* MagicGate Memory Stick Duo* (* Adapter required) 3. Make sure the memory card light flashes and then stays on.
Removing the memory card 1. Make sure the memory card light is not flashing. 2. Remove the memory card by pulling it straight out. Printing Photos Setting Instructions Print Index Sheet See “Selecting and Printing Photos Using an Index Sheet” on page 17. Slide Show Your printer displays the photos on the memory card in sequence. When you see the photo that you want to print, press OK and set the number of copies. If you want to print additional photos, select the photo you want to print.
Printing with fun frames You can add colorful frames to your photos. 1. Choose P.I.F. frames from the software CD-ROM that came with the printer and use the EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool to save them to a memory card. For details, see the software help. Note: Depending on your location, the EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool and the P.I.F. frames may not be included on the software CD-ROM. 2. Load the appropriate paper for the frame size (& page 7). 3. Insert the memory card containing your photos and P.I.F.
Scanning the index sheet 5. Select the range of photos. Then press OK. Range Description All Photos Prints all the photos stored on a memory card. Latest 30 Prints 30, 60, or 90 photos from the latest one in order of the file name. Latest 60 Latest 90 6. Press x Start. Printing the selected photos Note: Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left corner of the index sheet is printed properly. If the index sheet is not printed correctly, the printer cannot scan it. 2.
1. Place the index sheet face-down on the document table, so that the top of the sheet is aligned with the left edge of the document table. 3. Press x Menu and change the settings (& “Print settings for Print on CD/DVD” on page 37). Then press OK. Tip: If you want to print a test sample on paper first, select Plain Paper as the Paper Type. 4. Select a photo and set the number of copies.
Adjusting the print position 1. Press F [Setup]. 2. Select the CD/Sticker Position, and press OK. 3. Select CD/DVD, then press r. 4. Select how far (in millimeters) to move the print position. Printing a CD/DVD Jacket 1. Load A4-size paper. 2. Press v Specialty Print. 3. Select Print on CD/DVD, then press OK. Adjusting Description 1. Up 3. Down Move the CD/DVD print position up or down. You can adjust it in 0.1 mm steps from 0.0 to 2.0 mm. 2. Right 4.
You can print your photos from an external device, such as a digital camera, mobile phone, or USB storage device, with a USB cable directly. Tip: For details on printing with the optional BLUETOOTH Photo Print Adapter, see your online User's Guide. From a Storage Device Note: ❏ Not all USB devices are supported. For details, contact your regional customer support. ❏ You may not be able to print photos in the storage device that were saved by using a product other than this printer. 1.
Saving Your Data You can save scans of photos or documents directly to your memory card in JPEG or PDF format. You can also save photos from your memory card directly to an external storage device with a USB cable. Scanning a Photo / Document 1. Press s Memory Card. 2. Select Scan to Memory Card, then press OK. c Caution: ❏ Never open the scanner unit while scanning; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
English 4. Select Backup Memory Card, then press OK. 5. Select Backup Memory Card, then press OK. 6. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Note: When backing up photos to a CD-R/RW, the printer creates a folder for each backup session. You can store multiple backup sessions on a CD-R/RW.
Replacing Ink Cartridges Precautions ❏ Make sure the front tray is in the paper position (lower position) (& page 7). w Warning: 1. Do one of the following: ■ If an ink cartridge is expended: Look at the message on the LCD screen to find out which cartridge should be replaced, then press OK. ■ If an ink cartridge is not expended: Press F [Setup]. Select Maintenance, and press OK. Select Change Ink Cartridge, and press OK. 2. Lift up the scanner unit.
7. Place the new ink cartridge in the cartridge holder and press it down until it clicks into place. English 4. Squeeze the tab and lift it straight up. c Caution: Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Note: If it is difficult to remove the cartridge, lift the cartridge with more force until comes out. 5.
Maintenance Checking the Ink Cartridge Status You can check which cartridge is low. 1. Press F [Setup]. 2. Select Ink Levels, then press OK. You see a graphic showing the ink cartridge status: Y (Yellow), B (Black), LC (Light Cyan), LM (Light Magenta), M (Magenta), C (Cyan), When your ink starts getting low, is displayed. 3. Press y Back to return to the previous screen. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink.
c Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. You may damage it. 5. When cleaning finishes, a message is displayed on the LCD screen. Press x Start to print a nozzle check pattern to check the results (& “Checking the print head” on page 26). If there are still gaps or the test patterns are faint, run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. Note: If you do not see any improvement after cleaning about four times, turn off the printer and wait for at least six hours.
Solving Problems See your online User’s Guide for help on using the printer with a computer. Error Messages Error Messages Solution A printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer, then press On button to turn on. See your documentation. Make sure that no paper is still in the printer. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer. A scanner error has occurred. See your documentation. Turn the printer off and then back on. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer.
Setup problems LCD screen and the mode light came on and then went out. ■ The printer’s voltage may not match the outlet rating. Turn off the printer and unplug it immediately. Then, check the printer labels. c Caution If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK IN. Contact your dealer. The printer makes noise after you turn it on. ■ Make sure the protective tape is not blocking the print head. After releasing the print head, turn off the power, wait a moment, then turn it back on.
Paper feed problems ■ Paper does not feed correctly or is jammed. ■ If paper does not feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Fan the paper, load it against the right side, and slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). ■ Do not load paper above the c arrow mark inside the left edge guide (& “Loading Paper” on page 7). If a moiré (cross-hatch) pattern appears on your copy, change the Zoom setting or shift the position of your original. Your printout is blurry or smeared.
When you select Standard or Best as the Quality setting, select Off as the Bidirectional setting. Bidirectional printing decreases print quality. Your printout is grainy. ■ Make sure you select Best as the Quality setting. ■ If you are printing or copying a photo, make sure you are not enlarging it too much. Try printing it smaller. ■ Align the print head (& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 27). You see incorrect or missing colors. ■ Clean the print head (& “Cleaning the print head” on page 26).
Summary of Panel Settings Copy Mode Menu Setting Item Description copies 1 to 99 - Color/B&W Color, B&W - Document Text, Graphics, Photo - Layout With Border Copies your original with a standard 3-mm margin. Borderless Copies your photo all the way to the edges of the paper. Note: Your image is slightly enlarged and cropped to fill the sheet of paper. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when printing.
Setting Item Description Zoom Actual, Auto Fit Page, 10 × 15 cm->A4, A4->10 × 15 cm, 13 × 18->10 × 15, 10 × 15->13 × 18, A5->A4, A4->A5 Select Actual to print your photo at its original size. Select 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 scale using Copies + or -. Paper Type Plain Paper, Matte, Prem.
Print settings for Memory Card mode Menu Setting Item Description Paper Type Prem. Glossy, Ultra Glossy, Photo Paper, Plain Paper, Matte, Sticker16, Stickers Paper Size 10 × 15 cm, 13 × 18 cm, 16:9 wide, A4, A6, 100 × 148 mm - Layout Borderless Prints your photo all the way to the edges of the paper. Note: Your image is slightly enlarged and cropped to fill the sheet of paper. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when printing.
Setting Item Description Filter Off, Sepia, B&W - Enhance PhotoEnhance, P.I.M., None Select PhotoEnhance to adjust the brightness, contrast, and saturation of your photos automatically. Select P.I.M. to use your camera's PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print settings. Reduce Red Eye Off, On Select On to correct red eye. Note: Depending on the type of photo, parts of the image other than the eyes may be corrected.
Specialty Print Mode Setting Item Description Reprint/Restore Photos Makes photo reprints or restores faded photo. Print on CD/DVD Prints photos on CD/DVD or on a CD/DVD jacket. Print settings for Reprint/Restore Photos Menu Setting Item Description Paper Type Prem. Glossy, Ultra Glossy, Photo Paper, Matte Paper Size 10 × 15 cm, 13 × 18 cm, A4 - Layout Borderless Copies your photo all the way to the edges of the paper.
English Print settings for Print on CD/DVD Menu Setting Item Description Media Type CD/DVD, CD Jacket - Paper Type CD/DVD, Plain Paper, Prem. Glossy, Ultra Glossy, Photo Paper, Matte Paper Size CD/DVD, A4 - Layout 1-up Prints one photo on the CD/DVD, centered on the hole in the middle of the disk. 4-up Prints four photos on the CD/DVD, with one image in each of the four quarters. 8-up, 12-up Prints eight or 12 photos on the CD/DVD, arranged in a circle around the outer edge of the disk.
Menu Setting Item Description CD Inner-Outer Outer: 114 - 120 mm (Standard: 116 mm) Inner: 18 - 46 mm (Standard: 43 mm) Select to resize the print position for the inside and outside diameter of the CD/DVD label. Density Standard, Darker, Darkest - Date None, yyyy.mm.dd, mmm.dd.yyyy, dd.mmm.yyyy Prints the date your photo was taken. Print Info. Off, On Select On to print your camera's exposure time (shutter speed), F-stop (aperture), and ISO speed.
English Setup Mode Ink Levels Maintenance Nozzle Check Head Cleaning LCD Brightness Head Alignment Change Ink Cartridge Thick Paper Off, On Language English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Traditional-Chinese (The languages displayed vary by location.) Screen Saver Settings None, Memory Card Data CD/Sticker Position CD/DVD, Stickers PictBridge Setup See “Print settings for Memory Card mode” on page 34.
Supply Ink Cartridges Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta RX585 Series T0801 T0802 T0803 T0804 T0805 T0806 T0821 T0811 T0822 T0812 T0823 T0813 T0824 T0814 T0825 T0815 T0826 T0816 Printer Name RX610 Series