® Epson Stylus CX7400 Series Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
Contents Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Placing the Original on the Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Copying a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Copying a Photo . . .
Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® CX7400 Series all-in-one as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Make a copy of a document or photo ■ Print from a memory card or digital camera ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo and restore or correct the color, if necessary ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how to do most of these things without ever turning on your computer!
Loading Paper You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. For details, see page 6. 1. Open the paper support and flip up the extension. Then open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 2. Flip the feeder guard up. 3. Press in the tab on the edge guide and slide it left.
4. Insert the paper, glossy or printable side up, against the right side and beneath the tab. Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. 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. Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks. If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine.
. Flip the feeder guard down. Note: For instructions on loading envelopes, see your on-screen User’s Guide. Using Special Papers Epson® offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
Paper type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041808 40 S041727 100 Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041464 20 Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041286 20 S041667 50 S042183 25 Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041982 40 Letter (8.
Copying a Document or Photo Follow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the glass and make color or black and white copies. Placing the Original on the Glass 1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, with the top facing into the front right corner. Move the photo or document slightly away from the edges. 2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.
Copying a Document You can copy documents onto letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like a copy machine. 1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper. 2. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select Letter Size Plain Paper. 3. Place your original document on the document table. 4. Press the Copies button to select from 1 to 9 copies. The number is displayed in the Copies window.
Copying a Photo You can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available) for borderless photo reprints. 1. Load up to 20 sheets of 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper. 2. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select 4"x6" Photo Paper. 3. Place your original photo on the document table. 4. Press the Copies button to select from 1 to 9 copies. The number is displayed in the Copies window.
Copying Draft Documents You can make quick draft copies of documents on plain paper or Epson Bright White paper. Draft copies have reduced print quality, but they print faster. 1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson Bright White paper. 2. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select Letter Size Plain Paper. 3. Place your original document on the document table. 4. Press the Copies button to select from 1 to 9 copies. The number is displayed in the Copies window.
Printing From a Memory Card or Digital Camera The Epson Stylus CX7400 Series all-in-one lets you print photos from: ■ Your digital camera’s memory card (see below) ■ Your camera itself (see page 18) Printing From a Memory Card The CX7400 Series lets you print color photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into one of the memory card slots and you’re ready to print.
Compatible Cards and Image Formats You can use the following types of cards with your CX7400 Series: Right slot Slot Type of card Right slot CompactFlash® Type I/II 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 Left slot * Adapter required The CX7400 S
Inserting the Card 1. Make sure the CX7400 Series is turned on. Note: When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the CX7400 Series is not connected to your computer or the computer is turned off. If you see a message on your computer screen when you insert a card, cancel the operation and close the screen. 2.
Printing Photos From an Index Sheet You can print an index sheet containing small versions of all the photos on your memory card. Then you can select the photos you want to print by marking them on the sheet and scanning the sheet. The CX7400 Series automatically prints them. Note: When you print directly from a memory card, it is best if the CX7400 Series is not connected to your computer or the computer is turned off.
Printing Photos From The Index Sheet 1. Use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles on the sheet. Correct: Incorrect: ■ Select the paper type and size you loaded. ■ Select Borderless or With Border layout. ■ If you want to print the date the photo was taken on each photo, fill in the Print date on photos circle. ■ Fill in one circle beneath each photo you want to print. The numbers indicate how many copies you want of that photo.
4. Close the document cover. 5. Load the type of paper on which you want to print your photos, either plain or photo paper. 6. Make sure your memory card is still inserted. 7. Press Print from Index Sheet to start scanning and printing. Wait until printing finishes before printing from any additional index sheets. Note: If you need to cancel printing, press the y Stop button. When you finish printing, you can remove your memory card.
Printing From a Digital Camera If you have a digital camera that supports PictBridge™ or USB DIRECTPRINT™ printing, you can connect it to the CX7400 Series and print your photos directly from the camera. Check your camera manual to see if it is compatible. Your photos must be JPEG format and sized from 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any cameras.
Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows or Macintosh computer. For detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen User’s Guide. Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected the CX7400 Series to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your CX7400 Series software (see page 34 for instructions). Printing in Windows 1.
(If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you are using (see page 23 for details). Select the type of document you’re printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for borderless photos Select your document Orientation 6.
9. Click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your print job. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Printing With a Macintosh 1. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Open a photo or document in an application. 3. Select Page Setup from the File menu.
5. Select Print from the File menu. You see a window like this one: Select Stylus CX7400 Select Print Settings 6. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see page 23) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button.
10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the Print Center icon and double-click Stylus CX7400 on the next screen). Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 20) or Media Type (see page 22) setting in your printer software. This tells the CX7400 Series what kind of paper you’re using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly.
Scanning a Photo or Document You can use your Epson Stylus CX7400 Series all-in-one to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or other device. You can even restore and correct photographs as you scan (see page 25). 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 a full array of tools.
You see the Epson Scan standby window: 4. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner is set to Full Auto Mode, click the Scan button. If you are in Home or Professional Mode, you see a different Epson Scan settings window. (You can change the mode using the Mode selector in the upper right corner.) 5. If you want to restore faded color in a photo or make other corrections, click Customize. Then follow the instructions below. 6. Click OK.
Maintaining Your All-in-One Follow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see your on-screen User’s Guide. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles. 1.
4. If there are no gaps, press OK to continue printing. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to clean the print head (see the next section for details). Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended or low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 29). 1.
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the red B ink light starts flashing, a cartridge is low on ink. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. When the red B ink light stays on, you need to replace a cartridge. 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. A window may also appear on your computer screen when you try to print when ink is low.
Note: It’s best to use 69 for heavy use and 88 for moderate use. 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. 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 “replace cartridge” indicator comes on.
3. Press the y Stop button. The print head moves to the _ position to indicate which cartridge is low or expended. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage your CX7400 Series. Always press and release the y Stop button to move it. 4. Press the y Stop button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it moves to the _ position. Press the y Stop button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended.
5. Open the cartridge cover. 6. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it up. 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. 7. Before you open the new cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it from the package.
8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 9. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 10. Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place.
11. Close the scanner. 12. Press the y Stop button to begin charging the ink. This takes about 2 minutes. When it’s finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on, and the B ink light goes out. Caution: Never turn off the CX7400 Series while ink is charging or you’ll waste ink. If the B ink light flashes, press the y Stop button and press down all the cartridges securely.
Solving Problems If you have a problem with your CX7400 Series, check the lights on the control panel to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 36 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User’s Guide icon on your computer desktop for more detailed help. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to your CX7400 Series software.
Error Indicators Light status Problem and Solution b paper light on Paper is out or multiple pages have fed. Load or reload paper in the sheet feeder, then press one of the x Start buttons to continue. b paper light flashing Paper is jammed. Carefully remove the jam, as described on page 37. B ink light flashing One or more cartridges have low ink. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. Check the cartridge status to determine which cartridges are affected (see page 28).
Light status Problem and Solution b paper light flashing The connected USB device is not supported. Disconnect the device and press the y Stop button to continue. Copies window P On light flashing b paper light on Parts inside the CX7400 Series are at the end of their service life. Contact Epson for help (see page 38). B ink light on Copies window All lights are flashing Copies window There is a problem with the CX7400 Series. Turn it off, wait a few moments, and turn it back on again.
■ If paper is jammed, follow these steps: 1. Gently pull out jammed paper from the output tray or sheet feeder. 2. If paper is stuck inside, turn off the CX7400 Series. 3. Open the scanner, remove the jammed paper and torn pieces, close the scanner, and turn the CX7400 Series back on.
Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Other Software Technical Support ArcSoft PhotoImpression Phone: (510) 440-9901 Website: www.arcsoft.
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson Stylus CX7400 Series all-in-one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the CX7400 Series. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the CX7400 Series label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the CX7400 Series. Use of another cord may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment.
■ Unplug the CX7400 Series 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.
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