SP RX600 Users Guide.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 2 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Copyright Notice All rights reserved. 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 with this Epson product.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 3 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Contents Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Where You Can Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 4 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Customizing Macintosh Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing OS X Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing OS 9 Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Photos on a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Photos With OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 5 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing Your Selected Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Selecting the Correct Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Saving and Reusing Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Printing From an Index Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 6 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Ink Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchasing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 7 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD Panel Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SP RX600 Users Guide.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 9 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Welcome! The Epson Stylus® Photo RX600 combines the convenience of scanning and stand-alone copying with true photo print quality.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 10 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Where You Can Find Information You can do a lot with your Epson Stylus Photo RX600! Look at the table below to find information on many of the available features. Original Equipment What you can do Copy: Use the RX600 as a copy machine, to create duplicates of black and white or color documents. See page 21. Text document - Print text - Copy text - Scan text RX600 Copy: Use the Epson Smart Panel™ Copy Center to create copies.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 11 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Original Equipment What you can do Print: See page 82. Print photo index: Thumbnail prints of all photos on your card. See page 90. Print and scan from an index sheet: Print a form with thumbnails of photos and fill in bubbles to choose which to print. See page 88. RX600 Memory Card Photos Save photos to CD-R or Zip disk: Back up memory card photos without a computer. See page 114.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 12 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM About Your Documentation To set up your RX600 and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For basic 4 × 6-inch photo printing, copying, and printing from film when using your Stylus Photo RX600 without a computer, see the How to Copy and Print guide.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 13 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM About Your Software Your software CD-ROM includes all of the software you need for printing, scanning, and copying. See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions. ■ Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print from your computer without it. Tip: It’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website periodically for free updates to your printer and scanner software.
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SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 15 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Loading Paper Follow the guidelines below to load paper in your Stylus Photo RX600. For a list of Epson papers, see the inside back cover of this manual. ■ “Loading Single Sheets” below ■ “Loading Envelopes” on page 17 ■ “Loading Special Papers” on page 19 Loading Single Sheets 1. Open the output tray. Output tray 2. Flip the feeder guard forward.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 16 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 3. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it all the way to the left. 4. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder, behind the tab. 5. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly). Note: Do not place the paper in front of the feeder guard. 6. Flip the feeder guard back over the paper.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 17 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Also be sure to: ■ Load all paper with the printable side up. It’s usually brighter or whiter. ■ Always load the short edge first, even when printing on 4 × 6 inch paper. ■ Do not load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. ■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper top edge first. ■ If you’re using special paper, follow the instructions that came with the paper. Loading Envelopes 1. Open the output tray. Output tray 2.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 18 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it against the envelopes (but not too tightly). Load envelopes short edge first, printable side up, and flap edge left Note: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load one envelope at a time. Avoid envelopes that are too thin; they may curl during printing.
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SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 21 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Copying You can use your Stylus Photo RX600 by itself, just like a photocopier, or copy with a computer using the Epson Smart Panel software. ■ “Copying Without a Computer” below ■ “Copying With a Computer” on page 29 Copying Without a Computer 1. Press the P On button to turn on the Stylus Photo RX600. 2. Open the scanner lid. 3. Place your photo or document face down on the glass in the upper left corner about 0.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 22 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Note: If you place your photo or document against the edge of the glass, the edges of your photo or document may not be copied. To copy a thick document, you can remove the scanner lid. Turn off the Stylus Photo RX600, and open the scanner lid completely. Then disconnect the cord from the TPU connector and pull the lid straight up.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 23 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 9. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly). Note: Do not place the paper in front of the feeder guard. 10. Flip the feeder guard back over the paper. 11. Press the Copy button to set the RX600 to Copy mode. 12. Make sure you see Standard Copy at the top of the LCD screen. This prints a photo or document with borders.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 24 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 13. Use the u and d buttons to choose copy options listed below. Use the l and r buttons to change settings. ■ Copies: Choose the number of copies you want to make (1 to 99).
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 25 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Paper Type setting Loaded paper Matte Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson ColorLife Epson ColorLife Photo Paper Epson Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper ■ Paper Size: Choose the size of the paper you loaded in the sheet feeder. (Not all sizes are available for all paper types.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 26 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Changing the Copy Layout Your Stylus Photo RX600 offers you several layouts for copying. 1. Press the Menu button to display the Copy Menu on the LCD screen. Note: This menu is only available in Copy mode. 2. Choose Copy Layout with the u and d buttons and use the l and r buttons to select one of the options in the table below. Copy Layout setting Standard Copies your original with a standard 0.
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SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 28 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Lightening or Darkening Copies 1. Press the Menu button to display the Copy Menu on the LCD screen. 2. Press the d button to choose Copy Density. 3. Press the l button to lighten or the r button to darken your copies. 4. Press the OK button to go back to the additional copy settings.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 29 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Copying With a Computer Follow these steps to use EPSON Smart Panel to copy with your computer. Note: Some features, such as PhotoEnhanceTM and Sepia, are only available when copying from the computer. 1. Press the P On button to turn on the Stylus Photo RX600. 2. Open the scanner lid. 3. Place your photo or document face down on the glass in the upper left corner about 0.1 inch from the edges, as shown. 0.1 in 0.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 30 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 5. Open the output tray. Output tray 6. Flip the feeder guard forward. Feeder guard 7. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it all the way to the left.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 31 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 8. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder, behind the tab. 9. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly). Note: Do not place the paper in front of the feeder guard. 10. Flip the feeder guard back over the paper. 11. Double-click the EPSON Smart Panel icon on your desktop to open Smart Panel.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 32 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 12. Click the Smart Panel Copy Center button. You see the Copy Settings window. Cancel button Stop button Copy button 13. Adjust any of the following copy settings: ■ Source Type: Choose Photo & Text, Photo, or Text, based on the content of your original. ■ Reduce/Enlarge: Choose a preset based on the size of your original and your copy, or click Manual to enter a percentage to reduce or enlarge your copy by.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 33 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 14. Click the Device Settings button to check your input and output devices: Click here You should see your EPSON Stylus Photo RX600 as the input and output device. 15. Click Settings to change the displayed print settings (such as a different Media Type [paper] setting, if you loaded special paper) or select additional options. 16.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 34 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ Enable or disable the automatic document enhancement feature. (This feature automatically enhances the image color and appearance in your copies.) Note: Disabling the automatic document enhancement feature may cause a gray or light colored background to appear on your copies. ■ Add a sepia, blue, or black and white filter ■ Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation levels 17. Click the Copy button to start copying.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 35 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing From a Computer Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software as described on the Start Here sheet. Whenever you print, make sure you do the following: ■ Use the right paper. For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and greatest detail, always use genuine Epson papers and Epson ink. ■ Choose the right printer settings. Your printer automatically adjusts for each type of paper.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 36 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing in Windows After you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it using basic print settings: 1. From the File menu, click Print. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo RX600 Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo RX600 is selected. 3. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 37 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. Select the following in the Properties window: Select the type of document you’re printing Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document orientation 5.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 38 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM During printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or resume printing. You can also see how much ink you have left. Click to cancel printing Click to pause or resume printing Selecting Default Settings Your printer settings apply only to the program you’re currently using. If you want, you can change the Windows default printer settings for all your programs. 1.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 39 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Customizing Windows Print Settings You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at the highest resolution available, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts. 1. On the Main tab, click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the Properties window. 2. If you see a warning message, click Continue. 3.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 40 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can: ■ Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print window, and print. ■ Click the Basic button to return to the Basic settings. ■ Click the Page Layout tab and continue with step 5 to select page layout options. 5.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 41 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing Photos in Windows You can print borderless photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the paper. Although borderless printing is a bit slower (especially near the edges), you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements without trimming. Paper name Sizes Paper type setting Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 42 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 1. Open your photo in your software program. 2. Select Print from the File menu, then click Properties or Preferences. You see the following window: Borderless checkbox 3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Option setting. 4. Select one of the following paper types: ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Matte Paper-Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper ■ Photo Paper ■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ■ Premium Luster Photo Paper 5.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 43 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing on a Macintosh After you create a document in a software application, follow the steps in these sections to print it using basic print settings: ■ Macintosh OS X, see below ■ Macintosh OS 9, see page 46 Printing With OS X If you’re using an OS X-compatible application, follow the steps below to print your document.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 44 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 5. From the File menu select Print. You see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo RX600 Click and choose Print Settings 6. Select Stylus Photo RX600 from the Printer list. Always make sure you select the same printer you chose in the Page Setup window. 7. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 8.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 45 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ Automatic: Select this option to have the printer software automatically select the best settings for your paper type. ■ Quality/Speed: Use the slider to choose greater quality or speed. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. The Quality setting gives you the best combination of quality and print speed for most prints.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 46 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM You see a screen like this: 13. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following: ■ Select the print job in the Status list, then click Delete to delete the job. ■ Select the print job, then click Hold to pause printing. ■ Select a print job marked “Hold” and click Resume to resume printing. 14. When you’re finished, close the Stylus Photo RX600 window or Print Center.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 47 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 3. From the File menu, select Print. You see a window like this one 4. Select the following print settings as necessary: ■ Media Type: Select the paper type for the paper you’ve loaded. See page 55 for guidelines. ■ Color: Select Color (for color documents and black and white photos) or Black (for black text documents).
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 48 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 7. If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor IV from the Application menu in the upper right corner of your desktop. You see the Epson Monitor IV window: Select your print job in the Document Name list, then click here to cancel printing Note: If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the key and press the . (period) key.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 49 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Customizing Macintosh Print Settings You can use advanced settings to print at the highest available resolution, or adjust the print speed and layout. ■ “Customizing OS X Print Settings” below ■ “Customizing OS 9 Print Settings” on page 50 Customizing OS X Print Settings 1. Open the Print Settings window and click Advanced. 2.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 50 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Customizing OS 9 Print Settings 1. Open the printer settings window, click Custom, then click the Advanced button that appears. 2. Select these advanced settings as necessary: Click here to select Photo RPM for the best print quality on certain paper types Select various print options here Select color management settings here Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Note that printing will take longer in this mode.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 51 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing Photos on a Macintosh You can print borderless photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although borderless printing is a bit slower (especially near the edges), you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements, without trimming. Paper name Sizes Paper type setting Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 52 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing Photos With OS X 1. Start your application and open your photo file. 2. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You see the following window: Select Stylus Photo RX600 (Sheet Feeder - Borderless) 3. Select Stylus Photo RX600(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) from the Format for list. 4. Select your Paper Size.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 53 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 9. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Select Stylus Photo RX600 (Sheet Feeder - Borderless) 10. Select one of the following paper types as the Media Type setting: ■ Premium Glossy Photo Paper ■ Matte Paper-Heavyweight ■ Glossy Photo Paper ■ Photo Paper ■ Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ■ Premium Luster Photo Paper 11. Click Print.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 54 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing Photos With OS 9 1. Start your application and open your photo file. 2. Select Page Setup from the File menu. You see the Page Setup window. Select this box 3. Click the Borderless checkbox. Note: If you need to adjust the amount of image expansion necessary for borderless printing, click the Expansion button and move the Expansion slider. 4. Select your Paper Size and photo Orientation, then click OK. 5.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 55 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Selecting Your Paper Type Select the correct Type or Media Type setting in your printer software so your printer can adjust the ink correctly for your paper.
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SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 57 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Scanning to a Computer Follow the guidelines in this chapter to take full advantage of your Stylus Photo RX600’s advanced scanning features.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 58 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Refer to the table below for a description of what each feature is used for: Smart Panel feature Description Scans and prints photos in various sizes and layouts. Includes Color Restoration (enhances color in faded photos). Reprint Photos Scans a photo and saves it to your computer. Scan and Save Copies documents with all the flexibility of a conventional photocopier.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 59 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Smart Panel feature Description Scans a photo or document and attaches it to an e-mail so that you can send it right away. Scan to E-mail Scans a photo and uploads it to Epson’s photo-sharing web site. Epson Photo Site For details on using all the Smart Panel features, click the ? button in Smart Panel or see the on-screen Smart Panel help. Scanning to a File Follow these steps to scan directly to a file on your computer: 1.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 60 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Note: If you place your photo or document against the edge of the glass, the edges of your photo or document may not be copied. To scan a thick document, you can remove the scanner lid. Turn off the Stylus Photo RX600, and open the scanner lid completely. Then disconnect the cord from the TPU connector and pull the lid straight up.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 61 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Epson Scan starts and scans your file to the location you specified. Note: Never open the scanner lid while scanning, or your scans may not look right. Scanning From a Program You can scan from any TWAIN-compliant program—such as Adobe® Photoshop® or ArcSoft PhotoImpression—using Epson Scan.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 62 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Tip: You can restore color in your old photos. See page 67 for details. 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place your photo or document face down on the glass in the upper left corner about 0.1 inch from the edges, as shown. You can also place additional small documents or photos and scan them at the same time. 0.1 in 0.1 in Move the photo or document in about 0.1 inch from the edges 3. Close the scanner lid.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 63 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. Start your application. 5. Open the File menu and choose Import or Acquire, then select EPSON Stylus Photo RX600. Click to start Epson Scan 6. Epson Scan starts previewing your image in Full Auto Mode. To switch modes, click the Pause button at the bottom of the screen. Click Pause 7. Select Home Mode (for basic scan settings) or Professional Mode (for advanced scan settings) from the Mode menu at the top of the screen.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 64 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Epson Scan previews your image and displays the screen for the mode you chose. Home Mode Professional Mode 8. If you don’t see an automatic preview of your scan to the right of the Epson Scan window, click the Preview button. After a moment, your image appears in the Preview window. Click the Auto Detect icon Note: If you placed more than one photo or document on the scanner glass, you see multiple images in the Preview window.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 65 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 9. Click the Auto Detect icon to select your image, creating a movable outline called a marquee. If you’re scanning more than one image, the marquee surrounds all of them. (For information on adjusting the marquee, see page 66.) Note: If your Home Mode preview image has a blue box around it, you’re previewing in Thumbnail mode and can’t create a marquee.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 66 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Adjusting the Scan Area (Marquee) Once you create a marquee on your preview image, you can use it to crop the area you want to scan. You can create a marquee on each preview image, if you’re scanning more than one at a time. Marquee ■ To move the entire marquee, click and hold your mouse button inside the outlined area to move the marquee where you want it.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 67 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Restoring Color From Faded Photos You can bring your old photos back to life when you scan them with Epson Scan. Your Stylus Photo RX600 and Epson Scan let you bring back the color from your faded photos so that your scanned images look brand new. 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place your photo face down on the glass in the upper left corner about 0.1 inch from the edges, as shown.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 68 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. Do one of the following: ■ In Windows, select Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. ■ On Macintosh, double-click EPSON Scan in the Applications folder. 5. Epson Scan starts previewing your image in Full Auto Mode. To switch modes, click the Pause button at the bottom of the screen. Click Pause 6. Select Professional Mode from the Mode menu at the top of the screen.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 69 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Epson Scan previews your image and displays the Professional Mode screen. 7. If you don’t see an automatic preview of your scan to the right of the Epson Scan window, click the Preview button. After a moment, your image appears in the Preview window. Click the Auto Detect icon Note: If you placed more than one photo on the scanner glass, you see multiple images in the Preview window. 8.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 70 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 9. Choose Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings that match the type of image you’re scanning and the way you want to print or view it. (Click Help on the Epson Scan screen for detailed information about all the available settings.) 10. Size and adjust your image settings as necessary. 11. Scroll down and click the Color Restoration box.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 71 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM You see a File Save Settings window. Type a name for your photo in the Prefix box, select a file format in the Type box, and click OK. Type a name for your file here Select a file format here 13. Click Close to exit Epson Scan. Scanning 35 mm Slides and Film You can use the film holder that came with the Stylus Photo RX600 to scan 35 mm slides or strips of negative or positive film.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 72 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Note: You can’t scan film or slides unless the white document mat is removed from the scanner lid. 2. Remove the film holder from its storage place. (Remember to replace the film holder when you’re done using it.) 3.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 73 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Film Holder 1. Remove the film cover for the film strip holder. 2. Slide your film strip into the holder with the duller (emulsion) side facing up. The top of the images should be facing the outside edge of the film holder and the images should be reversed. 3. Replace the film cover. (It should snap into place.) 4.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 74 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Placing 35 mm Slides on the Film Holder 1. Position the film holder so that the 35 mm slide section faces the center of the scanner glass. The positioning posts fit in two small holes near the scanner lid, as shown. 2. Places slides in the film holder as shown, with the duller (emulsion) side facing up. 3. Continue on page 75 to scan your film.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 75 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Scanning Film or Slides With Epson Scan You can scan 35 mm color slides or film in any scanning mode; however, you must use Home Mode or Professional Mode to scan black and white negative film. These modes also provide greater control over scan settings. Full Auto Mode 1. Make sure the white document mat has been removed from the scanner lid. See page 71. 2. Start Epson Scan as described on page 63.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 76 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Scanning Using the RX600 Buttons You can use the buttons on the Stylus Photo RX600 to scan an image to your computer, or to send an e-mail with a scanned image attached. Note: Both Epson Scan and Epson Smart Panel must be installed on your computer to scan to your computer or to attach to an e-mail. Scanning to Your Computer 1. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX600 is connected to your computer. 2. Open the scanner lid. 3.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 77 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 7. For Windows, if you see the screen below on your computer, select EPSON Scan and click the Always use this program for this action checkbox. Then click OK. Select this option Then select this checkbox 8. When you see the File Save Settings window, type a name for your file in the Prefix box, select a file format in the Type box, and click OK. 9. Follow the instructions in “Scanning to a File” on page 59 to complete the scan.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 78 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 3. Place your photo face down on the glass in the upper left corner about 0.1 inch from the edges, as shown. 0.1 in 0.1 in Move the photo in about 0.1 inch from the edges Note: If you place your photo or document against the edge of the glass, the edges of your photo or document may not be scanned. 4 Close the scanner lid. 5. Press the Scan button to set the Stylus Photo RX600 to Scan mode. 6.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 79 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing and Scanning Without a Computer This section tells you how to view and print photos on memory cards, without using a computer. You can also scan photos, film, and slides to memory cards, and print photos from film or slides. If you connect your Stylus Photo RX600 to your computer, you can use it as a card reader. See these sections for details.
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SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 81 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 3. Open the memory card slot cover. 4. Make sure the memory card light (next to the memory card slots) is off and that no cards are in any of the slots. Then insert a card into the correct slot, as shown. CompactFlash or Microdrive (bottom) MemoryStick (middle) SD or MMC (middle) SmartMedia (top) xD (top) The memory card light flashes, then turns green. Memory card light To remove the card, pull it straight out of its slot.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 82 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing From a Memory Card After you’ve inserted your memory card, you need to load paper, choose your photos, and print. See page 15 for instructions on loading paper. Before selecting the photos you want to print, make sure you have inserted your memory card. See page 80.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 83 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Selecting One Photo You can select a photo and print one or more copies of it on a page using a variety of layouts. 1. Press the Memory Card button. 2. Use the u and d buttons to highlight Custom Print. Note: For Basic Print mode, see your How To Copy and Print book. 3. Use the l and r buttons to choose Select Print, then press the OK button. 4.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 84 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Selecting a Range of Photos You can select a range of photos to print (such as photos 1 through 5) and print them as a group. 1. Press the Memory Card button. 2. Use the u and d buttons to highlight Custom Print. 3. Use the l and r buttons to choose Range Print, then press the OK button. 4. Use the l and r buttons to choose the first photo in the range, then press the OK button. 5.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 85 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing Your Selected Photos Once you’ve selected your photos, follow these steps to start printing: 1. Press the u and d buttons to highlight Paper Type, then press the l and r buttons to choose the type of paper that is loaded in the printer. (If you’re not sure about the paper type, see the table on page 87.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 86 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ ■ Small Image: To boost the appearance of small images taken from mobile phones and low-resolution PDAs, set this option to On. (Make sure to turn this option Off when printing most photos, or your printer will print slowly.) Brightness: If your prints are too dark or bright, use this setting to adjust them. ■ Contrast: To increase the contrast, choose High or Super High.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 87 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Selecting the Correct Paper Type When printing, be sure to select the correct Paper Type setting. This tells the printer what kind of paper you’re using so it can adjust the ink coverage accordingly.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 88 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM If you want to save a different group of settings, repeat step 1. This will replace your previously saved settings. Restoring Default Settings If you want to reset print and copy settings to their original default settings, follow these steps: 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Use the u and d buttons to choose Restore to Factory Settings. 3. Press OK, then press OK again to restore your settings. 4.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 89 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Selecting Photos to Print Select the photos you want to print by filling in the ovals on the index sheet, then scan the sheet. 1. Load the type of paper you want to print on (see page 15 for paper loading instructions). 2. Once you have printed the index sheet, fill in the oval beneath each photo you want to print with a dark pen or pencil. OK: No good: 3. Near the bottom of the sheet, select the type and size of paper you loaded.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 90 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. Place the index sheet face-down on the scanner glass, so that the top of the sheet is aligned with the left edge of the glass. Top of sheet Left edge 5. Close the scanner lid. 6. Use the u and d buttons to highlight Scan Index Sheet. 7. Press the x Color button. The form is scanned and your photos are automatically printed. Note: To cancel a print job while printing, press the y Stop button.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 91 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Note: It’s important to select the correct Paper Type setting for the paper you’re using, or the print quality may not be what you expect. 4. Press the u and d buttons to highlight Paper Size, then use the l and r buttons to select the size of paper you’ve loaded. 5. Press the x Color button to print the index. Note: To cancel a print job while printing, press the y Stop button.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 92 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 2. Remove the film holder from its storage place. (Remember to replace the film holder when you’re done using it.) 3.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 93 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Film Holder 1. Remove the cover for the film strip holder. 2. Slide your film strip into the holder with the duller (emulsion) side facing up. The top of the images should be facing the outside edge of the film holder and the images should be reversed. 3. Replace the film cover. (It should snap into place.) 4. Position the film holder so that the 35 mm film strip faces the center of the scanner glass.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 94 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Placing 35 mm Slides on the Film Holder 1. Position the film holder so that the 35 mm slide section faces the center of the scanner glass. The positioning posts fit in two small holes near the scanner lid, as shown. 2. Places slides in the film holder as shown, with the duller (emulsion) side face up. 3. Continue on page 95 to print your film.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 95 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing 1. Press the Film Print button to set the Stylus Photo RX600 to Film Print mode. 2. Use the u and d buttons to choose Custom Print, then press the OK button. 3. You see the film options on the right. Use the l and r buttons to choose your film or slide type, then press the OK button. 4.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 96 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Scanning a Photo to a Memory Card Follow these steps to scan a photo to a memory card and save it in JPEG format: 1. Disconnect the Stylus Photo RX600 from your computer or turn off your computer. 2. Open the memory card slot cover. 3. Make sure the memory card light (next to the card slots) is off and that no cards are inserted. Then insert a card into the correct slot, as shown.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 97 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Note: If the card is not properly formatted, you see a message on the LCD screen. Press the button indicated on the LCD screen to format the card. Any data stored on the card will be erased. 4. Open the scanner lid. 5. Place your photo face down on the glass in the upper left corner about 0.1 inch from the edges, as shown. 0.1 in 0.1 in Move the photo in about 0.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 98 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 10. Press the x Color button. The photo is scanned to the “epscan” folder on your memory card. Wait for scanning to finish, then remove the card. Caution: Never open the scanner unit while scanning or copying, or you could damage the Stylus Photo RX600. Scanning Film or Slides to a Memory Card Follow these steps to scan film or slides to a memory card and save it in JPEG format: 1.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 99 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 3. Make sure the memory card light (next to the card slots) is off and that no cards are inserted. Then insert a card into the correct slot, as shown. CompactFlash or Microdrive (bottom) SmartMedia (top) MemoryStick (middle) SD or MMC (middle) xD (top) The memory card light turns green. Memory card light Note: If the card is not properly formatted, you see a message on the LCD screen.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 100 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Removing the Film Holder and Document Mat 1. Open the scanner lid and slide out the document mat. Set the mat aside so you can reinstall it for scanning reflective documents later. Note: You can’t scan film or slides unless the white document mat is removed from the scanner lid. 2. Remove the film holder from its storage place. (Remember to replace the film holder when you’re done using it.) 3.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 101 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Film Holder 1. Remove the cover for the film strip holder. 2. Slide your film strip into the holder with the duller (emulsion) side facing up. The top of the images should be facing the outside edge of the film holder and the images should be reversed. 3. Replace the film cover. (It should snap into place.) 4. Position the film holder so that the 35 mm film strip faces the center of the scanner glass.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 102 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Placing 35 mm Slides on the Film Holder 1. Position the film holder so that the 35 mm slide section faces the center of the scanner glass. The positioning posts fit in two small holes near the scanner lid, as shown. 2. Places slides in the film holder as shown, with the duller (emulsion) side face up. 3 Close the scanner lid. 4. Press the Film Print button to set the RX600 to Film Print mode. 5.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 103 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 6. Use the u, d, l, and r buttons to select the following options: ■ Scan area: Auto cropping (if the edges of the photo are light in color, select Max area) ■ Document type: Text or Graphics ■ Resolution: Normal, Fine, or Photo 7. Press the x Color button. The photo is scanned to the “epscan” folder on your memory card. Wait for scanning to finish, then remove the card.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 104 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Zooming and Cropping Your Photos You can print a close-up, cropped version of photos that you are printing from a memory card, or from film or slides. Make sure your memory card is inserted (see page 80) or your film or slides are loaded in the film holder and placed on the scanner document table (see page 91), then follow the steps below.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 105 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 6. Use the u and d buttons to highlight Layout, then use the l and r buttons to select one of the following: BorderFree: one photo per sheet, borderless; fits the photo lengthwise on the paper. With Border: one photo per sheet, with borders around the edges.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 106 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 16. If you want to print multiple copies of your photo, press the u and d buttons to choose a number to print (1 to 99). 17. Press the x Color button or x B&W button. Your print job begins printing. Note: To cancel a print job while printing, press the y Stop button. Using Your Stylus Photo RX600 as a Card Reader You can use your Stylus Photo RX600 as an external card reader, letting you copy images from the card to your computer.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 107 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. When you’re done copying photos, remove the card as described on page 110. Caution: If you access the card from your computer and delete files from the card, add files to the card, or format the card, the card may not work correctly with your camera and the RX600 may not be able to read the files on the card. Always format cards and delete pictures using your camera.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 108 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM You can go back and change settings at any time by opening PhotoStarter. Click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON PhotoStarter > EPSON PhotoStarter3.2. Open the Settings menu and choose Change Settings. Macintosh 1. Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then double-click ImageCapture. You see this screen: 2. From the Image Capture menu, select Preferences. You see this screen: Select Other 3.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 109 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. Open the EPSON CardMonitor folder, then click the EPSON CardMonitor icon. 5. Click the Open button. 6. Close the Image Capture utility. 7. CardMonitor now opens automatically whenever you insert a card. Follow the instructions on the screen to copy images to your computer when you insert a card and to have CardMonitor open an image-editing application, if desired.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 110 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Removing a Memory Card Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card, follow the steps below to prepare your computer to remove it. Be sure to remove any cards before unplugging the USB cable from your printer. Caution: Do not eject a card while the memory card light is flashing, or without performing the steps described below, or you may lose data on the card.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 111 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing From Other Devices Your Epson Stylus Photo RX600 can print photos stored: ■ On a PictBridge-enabled digital camera (see page 112) ■ On a data storage device, such as a CD-ROM or an Iomega® Zip® drive (see page 113) ■ On a Bluetooth-enabled device (requires an optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, see page 116) The photo storage device should comply with DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) Version 1.0.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 112 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing From a Digital Camera PictBridge and USB Direct Print allow you to print your photos when connecting your camera directly to the Stylus Photo RX600. 1. Remove any memory cards from the Stylus Photo RX600. (If you leave a card in the printer, photos will be read from the memory card in the Stylus Photo RX600 instead of your camera.) 2.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 113 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing From a CD Drive or Zip Disk If you have one of the following devices, you can print from it to your Stylus Photo RX600 using a USB cable: ■ USB CD/DVD burners and drives (see http://support.epson.com for a list of compatible drives); USB 2.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 114 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 2. Turn on the Stylus Photo RX600 and your storage device. After a moment, the Stylus Photo RX600 reads and counts the number of photos on your device. When it’s done, your images are available for printing. See “Printing From a Memory Card” on page 82 for printing instructions. Note: If you’ve backed up your images on a Zip disk, CD, or other storage device (see below), they’re stored in folders (001, 002, etc.).
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 115 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 3. Connect a USB cable from your drive to the EXT. I/F USB port on the front of the Stylus Photo RX600. EXT/IF USB port 4. Press the Memory Card button. 5. Press the d button to choose Backup. 6. Press OK. When you see the “Beginning Backup” message, press OK again to start the backup procedure. You may have to follow additional instructions on the LCD screen. All the photos on your card are copied to your Zip disk or CD-R/RW.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 116 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Using a Bluetooth Device To send and print photos wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as digital still cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, and computers, you can use the optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, available from Epson. The Bluetooth Photo Print adapter (C12C824142) is available from your local retailer or the Epson StoreSM at (800) 873-7766, or you can visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 117 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Connecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter Make sure the Stylus Photo RX600 is not currently printing. Plug the Bluetooth Photo Print adapter into the EXT. I/F USB port on the front of the Stylus Photo RX600, then fold the front section up or down. Caution: Do not connect the Bluetooth Photo Print adapter while the printer is printing. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 118 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing With Bluetooth When you print using Bluetooth, you need to select print settings in the Stylus Photo RX600’s Setup menu, then send a photo to the printer from your Bluetooth-enabled device. Below is a basic description of how to print using the Bluetooth Photo Print adapter and your Stylus Photo RX600.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 119 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Choosing Bluetooth Settings If necessary, use the Setup menu to choose settings for Bluetooth wireless communication. You may need to enter a passkey for your printer, or turn on encryption, depending on the settings for the Bluetooth-enabled device from which you want to print. 1. Press the Setup button on your Stylus Photo RX600. 2. Use the u and d buttons to choose settings and use the l and r buttons to adjust them.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 120 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Menu Item Settings Description BT Encryption On/Off Select On to encrypt communication. Encryption requires that a four-digit Passkey be entered into a device before it can communicate with and print from the printer.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 121 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Maintenance If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter to check and clean the print head. You’ll also find instructions on checking ink levels and replacing ink cartridges, aligning the print head, and transporting your Stylus Photo RX600.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 122 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 3. Press the u and d buttons to select Head cleaning. 4. Press the OK button, then press OK to start cleaning the print head. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the message Head Cleaning appears on the LCD screen. Caution: Never turn off the Stylus Photo RX600 while the message Head Cleaning appears on the LCD screen, unless the Stylus Photo RX600 hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. 5.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 123 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 131. You can also turn the Stylus Photo RX600 off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again. Caution: When you don’t turn on your Stylus Photo RX600 for a long time, the print quality can decline.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 124 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Purchasing Ink Cartridges Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date: Color Part number Black T048120 Cyan T048220 Magenta T048320 Yellow T048420 Light Cyan T048520 Light Magenta T048620 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your Stylus Photo RX600 not covered by Epson’s warranty.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 125 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. If an ink cartridge is empty: Look at the LCD screen to see which cartridge is empty, then press the OK button. If an ink cartridge is low: Press the Setup button to enter setup mode.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 126 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 4. Identify the cartridge you need to replace. Press in the tab at the back of the cartridge to release it, then lift the cartridge straight out. Dispose of it carefully. Note: The illustration above shows the black cartridge being removed. Only remove the cartridge(s) you need to replace. 5. Unwrap the new cartridge. 6. Insert the new cartridge into the holder. Press down firmly until it clicks into place.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 127 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 7. Close the cartridge cover, then lower the scanner unit. Caution: If you find it difficult to close the cover, make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated. Press down on each newly installed cartridge until you hear it click into place. Do not attempt to force the cover closed. The Stylus Photo RX600 begins charging the ink delivery system and the Ink Charging message appears on the LCD screen.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 128 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or vertical lines appear jagged, you may need to align the print head. Note: You can run a print head alignment using the printer software. Click the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions on running a print head alignment. 1. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX600 is turned on and not printing, and the ! error light is off. 2.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 129 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 8. When you’re finished you see a Head alignment completed message on the LCD screen. Press OK to return to the Setup Menu. Transporting the Stylus Photo RX600 If you move your Stylus Photo RX600 some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the Stylus Photo RX600.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 130 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM 5. Unplug the cord from the TPU connector. 6. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and output tray, then remove the paper support. 7. Close the output tray. 8. Lift up the scanner unit. 9. Remove the orange print head lock from its storage area and install it as shown to prevent the print head from moving during transport. If you can’t find the orange print head lock, tape the print head to the case.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 131 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Stylus Photo RX600, check the messages on the LCD screen, run a nozzle check (see page 134), or see “Problems and Solutions” on page 134.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 132 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Error Message Solution Service required. Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life. See your printer’s documentation for details. Contact your dealer. The file size is too large to print. The file is too large to be printed via Bluetooth. Check and adjust the file. The file is too complex to print. The file is too complex to be printed via Bluetooth. Check and adjust the file.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 133 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Error Message Solution No memory card or disk. An external device is not connected or storage media has not been loaded. Confirm that the memory card or storage media has been loaded correctly. If it is loaded correctly, there may be a problem with your memory card or storage media. Check the media and try again. No memory card or disk inserted. Canceling save operation. An error has occurred while scanning to a memory card.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 134 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Printing a Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check to determine whether a problem comes from the Stylus Photo RX600 or some other source. 1. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. 2. Press the Setup button on the control panel to enter setup mode. 3. Press the d button to select Nozzle Check. Then press OK. 4. Press the x Color button. The nozzle check prints.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 135 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM You cancelled software installation or connected the Stylus Photo RX600 before installing the software. Your Epson software may be incorrectly installed. See “Uninstalling Your Software” on page 145. Make sure you carefully follow the steps on your Start Here sheet when you reinstall your software. You need to connect the Epson Stylus Photo RX600 at the correct time in the installation process.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 136 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM It sounds like the Stylus Photo RX600 is printing, but nothing prints. ■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 121 for instructions. ■ The Stylus Photo RX600 won’t operate properly if it’s tilted. Place it on a flat, stable surface. Printing or copying is too slow. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 151. If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 137 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ Make sure you select the correct Copy settings for the type of document you are trying to copy. See “Copying Without a Computer” on page 21 or “Copying With a Computer” on page 29. ■ If you use the buttons on the control panel to select Auto Fit Page to copy a document with white or very light edges, the original size may not be recognized correctly.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 138 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM The Stylus Photo RX600 scanning software doesn’t work properly. ■ Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 151. ■ Check if your computer has enough memory for your software. If you’re running other software at the same time, the computer may not have enough memory. Try closing any open applications, including screen savers and virus protection programs.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 139 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ If paper jams frequently, make sure the left edge guide isn’t pushed too tightly against the paper. Also, try loading fewer sheets of paper. The stack should never be above the arrow on the inside of the left edge guide. Some paper types require that you load sheets individually, or you use a support sheet; follow the instructions that came with your paper for specific instructions.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 140 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode; see “Customizing Windows Print Settings” on page 39 or “Customizing Macintosh Print Settings” on page 49. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. ■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; see page 123. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh); see page 43. ■ Align the print head; see page 128 for instructions. Your printout is blurry or smeared.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 141 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Your printout is faint or has gaps. ■ Clean the print head; see page 121 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 123. ■ Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting for your paper; see “Selecting Your Paper Type” on page 55. If you’re copying without a computer, use the control panel buttons to select the correct paper type; see page 24.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 142 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 123. ■ Try turning off PhotoEnhance in your printer software. Also check if you’re using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia. ■ Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh); see page 43. ■ Try changing the Gamma setting; see “Customizing Windows Print Settings” on page 39 or “Customizing Macintosh Print Settings” on page 49.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 143 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Scan Quality Problems Your scanned image is blurry or distorted. ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner glass. If only part of the image is blurred, your document may be wrinkled or warped. ■ Try scanning at a higher resolution, and make sure the correct Image Type, Exposure, and Gamma setting are selected in Epson Scan. Click the Help button on the Epson Scan window for details.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 144 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Only part of the image is scanned. ■ The document table has non-readable areas at the edges. Make sure your document isn’t flush against the edges of the scanner. See page 59. ■ If you’re using Full Auto Mode, try using Home Mode or Professional Mode. See “Scanning From a Program” on page 61. The image does not look the same as the original. ■ Your image and display settings may not be correct for your document type.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 145 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM A dotted line appears in the image. ■ If this happens on both your screen and printout, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended). If the glass is still not clean, use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Make sure you wipe off any remaining cleaner. Don’t spray glass cleaner directly on the glass.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 146 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Windows 1. Make sure your Epson Stylus Photo RX600 is plugged in and connected to your computer. 2. Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel. Other Windows systems: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 3. Click Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4. Select EPSON Printer Software and click Change/Remove or Add/Remove. 5. Make sure the icon for the Stylus Photo RX600 is selected, then click OK.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 147 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Macintosh OS X 1. Insert the Stylus Photo RX600 CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon. 2. Scroll down to the EPSON OS X folder. Double-click the folder to open it. 3. Double-click the Drivers folder. (You may have to scroll to see this folder.) 4. Double-click the EPSON Photo Starter folder, and then double-click the installer icon. If prompted, enter your administrator password. 5.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 148 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Macintosh OS 9 1. Insert the Stylus Photo RX600 CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the Drivers folder in the Epson window that opens. (You may have to scroll down to see it.) 3. Double-click the PhotoStarter folder, then double-click the installer icon. 4. When you see the license agreement, click Accept to continue. 5. Select Uninstall from the Easy Install pull-down menu. Then click the Uninstall button. 6.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 149 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Where To Get Help If you need help with your Stylus Photo RX600 or Epson Scan software, see “Epson Support” below. If you need help with any other included software, see page 150.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 150 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Other Software Technical Support Software Telephone Online and E-mail Epson Smart Panel (510) 445-8616 www.newsoftinc.com tech@newsoftinc.
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SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 152 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Important Safety Instructions Before using your Stylus Photo RX600, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Stylus Photo RX600. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus Photo RX600 label. ■ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 153 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ Always turn the Stylus Photo RX600 off using the P On button. Don’t turn off the power using a switch on a power strip or unplug the Stylus Photo RX600 until the P On light is off and the message Turning off disappears from the LCD panel. ■ Do not block or cover openings in the Stylus Photo RX600 case or insert objects through the slots.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 154 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM ■ 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. ■ Do not put your hand inside the Stylus Photo RX600 or touch the cartridge during printing. ■ Don’t move the print head by hand; you may damage the printer.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 155 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 156 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 157 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the EPSON product covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased new and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
SP RX600 Users Guide.book Page 158 Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:08 PM does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. This warranty does not cover damage to the EPSON product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from Epson, e.g.
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