Epson Stylus CX8400 User's Guide

Epson Stylus CX8400 SeriesQuick GuideBasic Copying, Printing, and ScanningMaintaining Your All-in-OneSolving Problems®cx7400_cx8400_qg.book Page 1

10 Copying a Document or PhotoCopying a DocumentYou can copy documents onto letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like you would

Copying a Photo 11Copying a PhotoYou can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, letter-size, or A4-size Epson photo paper (various types available)

12 Copying a Document or PhotoRestoring PhotosYou can restore old, faded 4 × 6-inch and 5 × 7-inch photos to their original brilliance. You can also m

Restoring Photos 13Copy and Restore Mode Print Settings To adjust the copy size, select Zoom (reduction/enlargement) and choose Actual (to select a p

14 Printing From a Memory Card or Digital CameraPrinting From a Memory Card or Digital CameraThe Epson Stylus CX8400 Series all-in-one lets you print

Printing From a Memory Card 15Compatible Cards and Image FormatsYou can use the following types of cards with your CX8400 Series:The CX8400 Series sup

16 Printing From a Memory Card or Digital CameraInserting the Card1. Make sure the CX8400 Series is turned on. Note: When you print directly from a me

Printing From a Memory Card 17Selecting Individual Photos for PrintingYou can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD displa

18 Printing From a Memory Card or Digital Camera3. To print more than 1 copy, press + or – to select the number.4. To change any of the other print se

Printing From a Memory Card 196. Press xStart to print the index sheet. The most recent photos are printed on the first index sheet. (If you need to c

2 ContentsContentsLoading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Using Special Papers . . . . . .

20 Printing From a Memory Card or Digital Camera3. Load the type of paper on which you want to print your photos, either plain or photo paper.4. Make

Printing From a Digital Camera 21 To change the layout, select Layout and choose With Border to leave a small margin around the image or select Borde

22 Printing From a Memory Card or Digital Camera3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the USB connector on the front of your CX8400 S

Printing From Your Computer 23Printing From Your ComputerThis section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Window

24 Printing From Your Computer(If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5.

Printing With a Macintosh 259. Click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your print job.Printing With a Macin

26 Printing From Your Computer5. Select Print from the File menu. You see a window like this one:6. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and sel

Selecting the Correct Paper Type 2710. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the Print Center ic

28 Scanning a Document or PhotoScanning a Document or PhotoYou can use your Epson Stylus CX8400 Series all-in-one to scan a photo or document and save

Restoring and Correcting Photos 29You see the Epson Scan standby window:4. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner is set to Full Auto Mode, cli

3Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Maintaining Your All-in-OneMaintaining Your All-in-OneFollow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and

Cleaning the Print Head 31Cleaning the Print HeadIf print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean t

32 Maintaining Your All-in-OneChecking Ink LevelsYou can check ink levels any time using the LCD display screen.Note: You cannot print or copy when an

Replacing Ink Cartridges 33Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your

34 Maintaining Your All-in-One3. Open the scanner, and open the cartridge cover.4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it up. Dispose of it care

Replacing Ink Cartridges 357. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.8. Once you replace all the car

36 Solving ProblemsSolving ProblemsIf you have a problem with your CX8400 Series, check the messages on the display screen to diagnose the cause.You c

Error Indicators 37Error IndicatorsFollow the instructions on the display screen to solve most common problems. If you see one of the error messages b

38 Solving ProblemsProblems and SolutionsCheck the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your CX8400 Series.Printing and Copying Problems Ma

Where To Get Help 39 Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled. Use a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time. Remov

4IntroductionAfter you have set up your Epson Stylus® CX8400 Series all-in-one as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: Load paper Make a

40 Solving ProblemsSpeak to a Support RepresentativeBefore you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: Product name (Eps

Notices 41NoticesImportant Safety InstructionsBefore using your Epson Stylus CX8400 Series all-in-one, read and follow these safety instructions: Be

42 Notices Unplug the CX8400 Series and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is d

Notices 43FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devi

44 NoticesDeclaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supp

Notices 45Epson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson

46 Noticesabuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical

Notices 47Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form

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Loading Paper 5Loading PaperYou can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. For details, see page 7.1. Open the paper suppor

6 Loading Paper3. Insert the paper, glossy or printable side up, against the right side and beneath the tab. (Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top

Using Special Papers 7Using Special PapersEpson® offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, pre

8 Loading PaperEpson Premium PresentationPaper Matte Double-sidedLetter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568 50Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 x 11 in

Copying a Document or Photo 9Copying a Document or PhotoFollow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the glass and