Epson RX600 User Manual

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10 Welcome!Where You Can Find InformationYou can do a lot with your Epson Stylus Photo RX600! Look at the table below to find information on many of t

100 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerRemoving the Film Holder and Document Mat 1. Open the scanner lid and slide out the document mat. Set the

Scanning Film or Slides to a Memory Card 101Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Film Holder1. Remove the cover for the film strip holder.2. Slide your fi

102 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerPlacing 35 mm Slides on the Film Holder1. Position the film holder so that the 35 mm slide section faces t

Scanning Film or Slides to a Memory Card 1036. Use the u, d, l, and r buttons to select the following options: Scan area: Auto cropping (if the edges

104 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerZooming and Cropping Your PhotosYou can print a close-up, cropped version of photos that you are printing

Zooming and Cropping Your Photos 1056. Use the u and d buttons to highlight Layout, then use the l and r buttons to select one of the following:Border

106 Printing and Scanning Without a Computer16. If you want to print multiple copies of your photo, press the u and d buttons to choose a number to pr

Using Your Stylus Photo RX600 as a Card Reader 1074. When you’re done copying photos, remove the card as described on page 110. Caution: If you access

108 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerYou can go back and change settings at any time by opening PhotoStarter. Click Start > Programs or All

Using Your Stylus Photo RX600 as a Card Reader 1094. Open the EPSON CardMonitor folder, then click the EPSON CardMonitor icon.5. Click the Open button

Where You Can Find Information 11Print: See page 82.Print photo index: Thumbnail prints of all photos on your card. See page 90.Print and scan from an

110 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerRemoving a Memory Card Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card, follow the steps below t

111Printing From Other DevicesYour Epson Stylus Photo RX600 can print photos stored: On a PictBridge-enabled digital camera (see page 112) On a dat

112 Printing From Other DevicesPrinting From a Digital Camera PictBridge and USB Direct Print allow you to print your photos when connecting your came

Printing From a CD Drive or Zip Disk 113Printing From a CD Drive or Zip Disk If you have one of the following devices, you can print from it to your S

114 Printing From Other Devices2. Turn on the Stylus Photo RX600 and your storage device. After a moment, the Stylus Photo RX600 reads and counts the

Saving Photos to a CD or Zip Disk 1153. Connect a USB cable from your drive to the EXT. I/F USB port on the front of the Stylus Photo RX600. 4. Press

116 Printing From Other DevicesUsing a Bluetooth DeviceTo send and print photos wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as digital still camer

Using a Bluetooth Device 117Connecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter Make sure the Stylus Photo RX600 is not currently printing. Plug the Bluetoot

118 Printing From Other DevicesPrinting With BluetoothWhen you print using Bluetooth, you need to select print settings in the Stylus Photo RX600’s Se

Using a Bluetooth Device 119Choosing Bluetooth Settings If necessary, use the Setup menu to choose settings for Bluetooth wireless communication. You

12 Welcome!About Your DocumentationTo set up your RX600 and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For basic 4 × 6-inch photo printing, copyi

120 Printing From Other DevicesBT Encryption On/Off (Default = Off) Select On to encrypt communication. Encryption requires that a four-digit Passkey

121MaintenanceIf you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter to check and clean the print head. You’ll also find in

122 Maintenance3. 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 ta

Replacing Ink Cartridges 123If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 131. You can al

124 MaintenancePurchasing Ink CartridgesUse these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date: Caution: T

Replacing Ink Cartridges 125Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a ca

126 Maintenance4. Identify the cartridge you need to replace. Press in the tab at the back of the cartridge to release it, then lift the cartridge str

Replacing Ink Cartridges 1277. Close the cartridge cover, then lower the scanner unit.Caution: If you find it difficult to close the cover, make sure

128 MaintenanceAligning the Print Head If your printouts look grainy or vertical lines appear jagged, you may need to align the print head. Note: You

Transporting the Stylus Photo RX600 1298. When you’re finished you see a Head alignment completed message on the LCD screen. Press OK to return to the

About Your Software 13About Your SoftwareYour software CD-ROM includes all of the software you need for printing, scanning, and copying. See the Start

130 Maintenance5. Unplug the cord from the TPU connector.6. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and output tray, then remove the paper support.7. C

131Solving ProblemsIf 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

132 Solving ProblemsService required. Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life. See your printer’s documentation for details.Con

Checking the LCD Screen 133No memory card or disk. An external device is not connected or storage media has not been loaded. Confirm that the memory c

134 Solving ProblemsPrinting a Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check to determine whether a problem comes from the Stylus Photo RX600 or some othe

Problems and Solutions 135You cancelled software installation or connected the Stylus Photo RX600 before installing the software. Your Epson software

136 Solving ProblemsIt sounds like the Stylus Photo RX600 is printing, but nothing prints. The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 121 for

Problems and Solutions 137 Make sure you select the correct Copy settings for the type of document you are trying to copy. See “Copying Without a Com

138 Solving ProblemsThe Stylus Photo RX600 scanning software doesn’t work properly. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 151.

Problems and Solutions 139 If paper jams frequently, make sure the left edge guide isn’t pushed too tightly against the paper. Also, try loading fewe

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140 Solving Problems Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode; see “Customizing Windows Print Settings” on page 39 or “Customizing

Problems and Solutions 141Your printout is faint or has gaps. Clean the print head; see page 121 for instructions. The ink cartridges may be old or

142 Solving Problems The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 123. Try turning off PhotoEnhance in your

Problems and Solutions 143Scan Quality ProblemsYour scanned image is blurry or distorted. Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner

144 Solving ProblemsOnly part of the image is scanned. The document table has non-readable areas at the edges. Make sure your document isn’t flush a

Uninstalling Your Software 145A dotted line appears in the image. If this happens on both your screen and printout, clean the scanner glass with a so

146 Solving ProblemsWindows1. Make sure your Epson Stylus Photo RX600 is plugged in and connected to your computer.2. Windows XP: Click Start > Con

Uninstalling Your Software 147Macintosh OS X1. Insert the Stylus Photo RX600 CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM ic

148 Solving ProblemsMacintosh OS 91. Insert the Stylus Photo RX600 CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.2. Double-click the Drivers folder in the Epson

Where To Get Help 149Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your Stylus Photo RX600 or Epson Scan software, see “Epson Support” below. If you need hel

15Loading PaperFollow the guidelines below to load paper in your Stylus Photo RX600. For a list of Epson papers, see the inside back cover of this man

150 Solving ProblemsYou can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.c

151Requirements and NoticesWindows System Requirements To use your Stylus Photo RX600 and its software, your system should have: Microsoft Windows c

152 Requirements and NoticesImportant Safety Instructions Before using your Stylus Photo RX600, read and follow these safety instructions: Be sure t

Important Safety Instructions 153 Always turn the Stylus Photo RX600 off using the P On button. Don’t turn off the power using a switch on a power st

154 Requirements and Notices Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on yo

FCC Compliance Statement 155FCC Compliance Statement For United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C

156 Requirements and NoticesDeclaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Bo

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 157Epson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original re

158 Requirements and Noticesdoes not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting. Thi

Index 159IndexNumerics35 mm film, 93, 10135 mm slides, 94, 102AAccessories, 116Advanced print settings, 39Aligning print head, 128 to 129Auto detect,

16 Loading Paper3. 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

160 IndexCorrecting color, 143Crop print, 104 to 106Cropping, automatic, 86Customizing print settingsMacintosh, 49 to 50Windows, 39Cut off prints, 136

Index 161Index sheet for printing, 88 to 90Ink cartridgesempty, 125low, 125ordering, 150part numbers, 124purchasing, 124replacing, 123 to 127safety in

162 IndexPPapercopy settings, 24 to 25Epson, 19for borderless printing, 41, 51loading, 15 to 19ordering, 150settings, 19, 55sizes, 25special types, 19

Index 163SSafety instructions, 124, 152 to 154Saturation, 34, 86Savingcopy settings, 28print settings, 87Saving files from memory cards, 114 to 115Sav

164 IndexWindowsadvanced print settings, 39borderless printing, 41 to 42CardMonitor, 107controlling printing, 38customizing print settings, 39default

Loading Envelopes 17Also be sure to: Load all paper with the printable side up. It’s usually brighter or whiter. Always load the short edge first, e

18 Loading Paper4. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it against the envelopes (but not too tightly).Note: For best results, pr

Loading Special Papers 19Loading Special PapersTo load Epson ink jet papers, follow these guidelines: Load all paper with the printable side up. It’

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

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21CopyingYou can use your Stylus Photo RX600 by itself, just like a photocopier, or copy with a computer using the Epson Smart Panel software. “Copy

22 CopyingNote: 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 thi

Copying Without a Computer 239. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it against the paper(but not too tightly).Note: Do not place

24 Copying13. 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

Copying Without a Computer 25 Paper Size: Choose the size of the paper you loaded in the sheet feeder. (Not all sizes are available for all paper typ

26 CopyingChanging the Copy Layout Your Stylus Photo RX600 offers you several layouts for copying.1. Press the Menu button to display the Copy Menu on

Copying Without a Computer 27* BorderFree is only available on selected Epson photo papers.**If you notice reduced print quality at the bottom of your

28 CopyingLightening or Darkening Copies1. Press the Menu button to display the Copy Menu on the LCD screen.2. Press the d button to choose Copy Densi

Copying With a Computer 29Copying With a ComputerFollow these steps to use EPSON Smart Panel to copy with your computer. Note: Some features, such as

3ContentsWelcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Where You Can Find Information . . . .

30 Copying5. Open the output tray.6. Flip the feeder guard forward.7. Press the sides of the left edge guide together and slide it all the way to the

Copying With a Computer 318. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder, behind the tab.9. Press the sides of the left edge guide to

32 Copying12. Click the Smart Panel Copy Center button. You see the Copy Settings window. 13. Adjust any of the following copy settings: Source Type:

Copying With a Computer 3314. Click the Device Settings button to check your input and output devices:You should see your EPSON Stylus Photo RX600 as

34 Copying Enable or disable the automatic document enhancement feature. (This feature automatically enhances the image color and appearance in your

35Printing From a ComputerBefore you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software as described on the Start Here sheet. Whenever you print,

36 Printing From a ComputerPrinting in WindowsAfter you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it using basic print sett

Printing in Windows 374. Select the following in the Properties window: 5. Select from these Quality Options: Draft: For rough drafts with reduced p

38 Printing From a ComputerDuring printing, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or

Customizing Windows Print Settings 39Customizing Windows Print SettingsYou can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at the highest resol

4 ContentsCustomizing Macintosh Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Customizing OS X Print Settings . . . . . .

40 Printing From a Computer4. Once you’ve finished selecting advanced settings, you can: Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print window,

Printing Photos in Windows 41Printing Photos in WindowsYou can print borderless photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges o

42 Printing From a Computer1. Open your photo in your software program.2. Select Print from the File menu, then click Properties or Preferences.You se

Printing on a Macintosh 43Printing on a MacintoshAfter you create a document in a software application, follow the steps in these sections to print it

44 Printing From a Computer5. From the File menu select Print. You see a window like this one:6. Select Stylus Photo RX600 from the Printer list. Alwa

Printing on a Macintosh 45 Automatic: Select this option to have the printer software automatically select the best settings for your paper type. Qu

46 Printing From a ComputerYou see a screen like this:13. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following: Select the print job in

Printing on a Macintosh 473. From the File menu, select Print. You see a window like this one4. Select the following print settings as necessary: Med

48 Printing From a Computer7. If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor IV from the Application menu in the upper right corne

Customizing Macintosh Print Settings 49Customizing Macintosh Print SettingsYou can use advanced settings to print at the highest available resolution,

Contents 5Printing Your Selected Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Selecting the Correct Paper Type . . . .

50 Printing From a ComputerCustomizing OS 9 Print Settings1. Open the printer settings window, click Custom, then click the Advanced button that appea

Printing Photos on a Macintosh 51Printing Photos on a MacintoshYou can print borderless photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the

52 Printing From a ComputerPrinting Photos With OS X 1. Start your application and open your photo file.2. From the File menu, select Page Setup. You

Printing Photos on a Macintosh 539. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu.10. Select one of the following paper types as the Media Type setting:

54 Printing From a ComputerPrinting Photos With OS 9 1. Start your application and open your photo file. 2. Select Page Setup from the File menu. You

Selecting Your Paper Type 55Selecting Your Paper TypeSelect the correct Type or Media Type setting in your printer software so your printer can adjust

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57Scanning to a ComputerFollow the guidelines in this chapter to take full advantage of your Stylus Photo RX600’s advanced scanning features. See thes

58 Scanning to a ComputerRefer to the table below for a description of what each feature is used for:Smart Panel feature DescriptionReprint PhotosScan

Scanning to a File 59For details on using all the Smart Panel features, click the ? button in Smart Panel or see the on-screen Smart Panel help.Scanni

6 ContentsMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . .

60 Scanning to a ComputerNote: If you place your photo or document against the edge of the glass, the edges of your photo or document may not be copie

Scanning From a Program 61Epson Scan starts and scans your file to the location you specified.Note: Never open the scanner lid while scanning, or your

62 Scanning to a ComputerTip: You can restore color in your old photos. See page 67 for details. 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place your photo or docum

Scanning From a Program 634. Start your application.5. Open the File menu and choose Import or Acquire, then select EPSON Stylus Photo RX600. 6. Epson

64 Scanning to a ComputerEpson Scan previews your image and displays the screen for the mode you chose.8. If you don’t see an automatic preview of you

Scanning From a Program 659. Click the Auto Detect icon to select your image, creating a movable outline called a marquee. If you’re scanning more th

66 Scanning to a ComputerAdjusting the Scan Area (Marquee)Once you create a marquee on your preview image, you can use it to crop the area you want to

Restoring Color From Faded Photos 67Restoring Color From Faded PhotosYou can bring your old photos back to life when you scan them with Epson Scan. Yo

68 Scanning to a Computer4. Do one of the following: In Windows, select Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. On Maci

Restoring Color From Faded Photos 69Epson Scan previews your image and displays the Professional Mode screen.7. If you don’t see an automatic preview

Contents 7Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . .

70 Scanning to a Computer9. Choose Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings that match the type of image you’re scanning and the way you wa

Scanning 35 mm Slides and Film 71You see a File Save Settings window. Type a name for your photo in the Prefix box, select a file format in the Type b

72 Scanning to a ComputerNote: You can’t scan film or slides unless the white document mat is removed from the scanner lid.2. Remove the film holder f

Scanning 35 mm Slides and Film 73Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Film Holder1. Remove the film cover for the film strip holder.2. Slide your film str

74 Scanning to a ComputerPlacing 35 mm Slides on the Film Holder1. Position the film holder so that the 35 mm slide section faces the center of the sc

Scanning 35 mm Slides and Film 75Scanning Film or Slides With Epson ScanYou can scan 35 mm color slides or film in any scanning mode; however, you mus

76 Scanning to a ComputerScanning Using the RX600 ButtonsYou can use the buttons on the Stylus Photo RX600 to scan an image to your computer, or to se

Scanning Using the RX600 Buttons 777. For Windows, if you see the screen below on your computer, select EPSON Scan and click the Always use this progr

78 Scanning to a Computer3. Place your photo face down on the glass in the upper left corner about 0.1 inch from the edges, as shown. Note: If you pla

79Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerThis section tells you how to view and print photos on memory cards, without using a computer. You can also

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80 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerCompatible Memory Cards and Images You can use the following types of cards with your Stylus Photo RX600:Ma

Inserting and Removing Memory Cards 813. Open the memory card slot cover.4. Make sure the memory card light (next to the memory card slots) is off and

82 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerPrinting From a Memory CardAfter you’ve inserted your memory card, you need to load paper, choose your phot

Printing From a Memory Card 83Selecting One PhotoYou can select a photo and print one or more copies of it on a page using a variety of layouts. 1. Pr

84 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerSelecting a Range of PhotosYou can select a range of photos to print (such as photos 1 through 5) and print

Printing Your Selected Photos 85Printing Your Selected PhotosOnce you’ve selected your photos, follow these steps to start printing: 1. Press the u an

86 Printing and Scanning Without a Computer Small Image: To boost the appearance of small images taken from mobile phones and low-resolution PDAs, se

Printing Your Selected Photos 87Selecting the Correct Paper TypeWhen printing, be sure to select the correct Paper Type setting. This tells the printe

88 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerIf you want to save a different group of settings, repeat step 1. This will replace your previously saved s

Printing From an Index Sheet 89Selecting Photos to PrintSelect the photos you want to print by filling in the ovals on the index sheet, then scan the

9Welcome!The Epson Stylus® Photo RX600 combines the convenience of scanning and stand-alone copying with true photo print quality. It includes these o

90 Printing and Scanning Without a Computer4. Place the index sheet face-down on the scanner glass, so that the top of the sheet is aligned with the l

Printing from Film or Slides 91Note: It’s important to select the correct Paper Type setting for the paper you’re using, or the print quality may not

92 Printing and Scanning Without a Computer2. Remove the film holder from its storage place. (Remember to replace the film holder when you’re done usi

Printing from Film or Slides 93Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Film Holder1. Remove the cover for the film strip holder.2. Slide your film strip into

94 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerPlacing 35 mm Slides on the Film Holder1. Position the film holder so that the 35 mm slide section faces th

Printing from Film or Slides 95Printing1. Press the Film Print button to set the Stylus Photo RX600 to Film Print mode. 2. Use the u and d buttons to

96 Printing and Scanning Without a ComputerScanning a Photo to a Memory CardFollow these steps to scan a photo to a memory card and save it in JPEG fo

Scanning a Photo to a Memory Card 97Note: If the card is not properly formatted, you see a message on the LCD screen. Press the button indicated on th

98 Printing and Scanning Without a Computer10. Press the x Color button. The photo is scanned to the “epscan” folder on your memory card. Wait for sca

Scanning Film or Slides to a Memory Card 993. Make sure the memory card light (next to the card slots) is off and that no cards are inserted. Then ins