Epson RX580 User Manual

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10 Loading PaperUsing Special PapersYou can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call

Using Special Papers 11* The availability of paper types and sizes varies by location.Storing and Displaying Your PrintsWith proper care, photographs

12 Copying a Photo or DocumentCopying a Photo or DocumentFollow the instructions in these sections: “Placing the Original on the Glass” (see below)

Placing the Original on the Glass 132. Close the document cover gently so that your original doesn’t move.Caution: Never open the document cover beyon

14 Copying a Photo or DocumentCopying DocumentsYou can copy documents in color or black and white, using plain paper or a variety of Epson papers for

Copying Photos 15Copying PhotosYou can copy a photograph on 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, or 8.5 × 11-inch paper. You can easily resize your photo to fit on a

16 Copying a Photo or DocumentSelecting Copy SettingsYou can select special settings for copying on various sizes and types of paper, reducing or enla

Selecting Copy Settings 17Print Settings for CopyingYou can choose from various sizes and types of Epson paper and other settings to get just the resu

18 Copying a Photo or DocumentReprinting Photos and Restoring ColorIf you have faded photos (up to 5 × 7 inches), you can bring them back to life usin

Reprinting Photos and Restoring Color 19The photo(s) are scanned and restored. You see a preview on the LCD screen.Note: The preview does not reflect

2Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by an

20 Printing From a Memory CardPrinting From a Memory CardThe RX580 lets you print color photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just i

Compatible Cards and Image Formats 21Compatible Cards and Image FormatsYou can use the following types of cards with your RX580: The RX580 supports im

22 Printing From a Memory CardInserting the Card1. Make sure the RX580 is turned on. 2. Open the memory card slot cover.Caution: If your card requires

Printing From a USB Flash Drive 23When you want to remove the card, make sure the memory card access light is not flashing, then pull the card straigh

24 Printing From a Memory Card3. If you see this screen, press u or d to select the folder to print from, then press OK.4. You can select and print yo

Printing Photos 253. If you want to view a slide show of your photos, press l or r to select Slide Show.4. Press OK to start displaying your photos on

26 Printing From a Memory Card4. When you see a photo you want to print, press the Copies + button. If you want more than one copy, press the Copies +

Printing Photos 27Printing Photos from Specific DatesThe Print by Date feature lets you print photos that were taken on a specific date. Before you st

28 Printing From a Memory CardChoosing Print SettingsAfter choosing the photos you want to print, make sure you choose the appropriate settings for yo

Printing Photos 297. Press u or d to select one of the following layout options, then press OK.Note: Some layout settings are not available for all pa

Contents 3ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Using the RX580 Control Panel

30 Printing From a Memory CardSetting DescriptionColor Effect Select B&W to print your photo in black and white. Select Sepia to print your photo

Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos 31Printing an Index Sheet to Select PhotosYou can print an index sheet to see small “thumbnail” images of all

32 Printing From a Memory Card7. Press the x Start button to print the index sheet(s). This may take a few minutes. For multiple index sheets, the pag

Printing an Index Sheet to Select Photos 33Note: If you want one copy of all the photos on the index sheet, fill in the ALL circle at the top of the p

34 Printing From a Memory CardTouching Up Your PhotosYour RX580 lets you correct the color and improve your photos without using a computer. PhotoEnha

Touching Up Your Photos 353. Select from these options, then press OK: PhotoEnhance: Adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of your photos.

36 Printing From a Memory CardCropping Your Photos Your RX580 lets you decide how your photos fit on the page with cropping, expansion for borderless

Cropping Your Photos 37Borderless ExpansionWhen you print borderless photos, your image is slightly expanded and cropped to fill the sheet of paper. I

38 Printing From a Memory CardPrinting Photo Greeting CardsYou can create custom greeting cards with photos from your memory card or USB flash drive.

Printing Photo Greeting Cards 398. After the template prints, use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circle for each of the following: The type of

4 ContentsPrinting on CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Measuring Your CDs/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Printing From a Memory Card11. Load enough sheets of the paper that you chose in the sheet feeder. (See page 7 for paper loading instructions.) 12.

Printing From a Camera, PDA, or Phone 41Printing From a Camera, PDA, or PhoneYou can print your photos directly from a digital camera, PDA, mobile pho

42 Printing From a Camera, PDA, or Phone6. After you select the settings you want, press OK. Note: These settings remain in effect until you change th

Printing From a Mobile Phone or PDA 43Note: If your camera or phone is not compatible with PictBridge or USB Direct Print, you see a message saying th

44 Printing From a Camera, PDA, or Phone7. Hold your phone or PDA less than 8 inches away from the infrared port on the RX580. Aim your phone’s or PDA

Printing on CDs and DVDs 45Printing on CDs and DVDsYour RX580 includes a special tray that lets you print your photos directly on ink jet-printable CD

46 Printing on CDs and DVDsUse a millimeter ruler to measure the inner and outer dimensions as shown:See page 50 for instructions on adjusting the dim

Inserting a CD or DVD 473. Push down the lever to raise the tray to the CD/DVD position. Caution: Do not move the tray lever when the RX580 is operati

48 Printing on CDs and DVDs6. Slide the CD tray in until the arrows on the trays are aligned. Don’t push in the tray too far; line up the arrows exact

Printing Photos on a CD or DVD 494. Press the x Print Settings button. Press d or u to select the following: Media Type: make sure CD/DVD is selecte

Introduction 5IntroductionAfter you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo RX580 all-in-one as described on the Start Here sheet, read this book to: Lo

50 Printing on CDs and DVDsAdjusting the Inner-Outer DimensionsThe standard dimensions for CD/DVD printing are 46 mm for the inner hub, and 114 mm for

Copying onto a CD/DVD 51Adjusting the Print PositionIf your photo is not centered on the CD or DVD, you may need to adjust the print position. 1. Pres

52 Printing on CDs and DVDs2. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in the upper left corner. If you are copying a C

Copying onto a CD/DVD 534. Press the Copy mode button. 5. Press l or r to choose Color or B&W. 6. Press d, then press l or r to select Graphics, P

54 Printing on CDs and DVDsReturning the Front Tray to the Paper Position1. Push up the lever to lower the front tray to the paper position. Caution:

Printing a CD/DVD Jewel Case Insert 55Printing a CD/DVD Jewel Case InsertYou can print a photo (or an index of photos) and have it automatically forma

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

Printing With Windows 574. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo RX580 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup

58 Printing From Your Computer6. For more printing options, click the Advanced button. Then select the following settings as necessary:Note: For the h

Printing From a Macintosh 59Printing From a MacintoshIf you’re using a Mac OS® X-compatible application, follow the steps below to print. 1. Load pape

6 IntroductionUsing the RX580 Control PanelTo save energy, the screen goes dark after the RX580 is idle for 13 minutes. You also see a green light rot

60 Printing From Your Computer6. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary:Note: For more information

Printing From a Macintosh 618. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings.Note: For the highest quality on selected papers, you can selec

62 Printing From Your ComputerSelecting the Correct Paper TypeSelect the correct Type (see page 57) or Media Type (see page 60) setting in your printe

Scanning a Photo or Document 63Scanning a Photo or DocumentYou can use your RX580 to scan a photo or document, and save it on your computer or memory

64 Scanning a Photo or DocumentYou can scan from any TWAIN-compliant application—such as ArcSoft PhotoImpressionTM—using Epson Scan. Or you can start

Scanning to Your Computer 65You see the Epson Scan standby window:4. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner is set to Full Auto Mode, click the

66 Scanning a Photo or DocumentScanning to a Memory CardYou can scan and save documents or photos to a memory card in either JPEG or PDF format. First

Backing Up Your Photos 67Backing Up Your PhotosYou can back up photo files on your memory card to a computer or to an external USB device, such as a U

68 Backing Up Your Photos4. Press the Setup button. 5. Press l or r to select Backup Memory Card, then press OK. Press OK again to display the message

Maintaining Your RX580 69Maintaining Your RX580If you notice a decline in print quality or your ink is expended, follow the instructions in this chapt

Loading Paper 7Loading PaperThe type of paper you choose affects the way your printouts look, so make sure you select the correct paper for your job.

70 Maintaining Your RX5806. Press the x Start button. The nozzle check pattern prints:7. If there are no gaps in the pattern, the print head doesn’t n

Replacing Ink Cartridges 71The RX580 runs a head cleaning cycle and a message appears on the RX580 screen. Cleaning takes approximately 30 seconds.Cau

72 Maintaining Your RX580The cartridges are identified as follows: Y (Yellow), B (Black), LC (Light Cyan), LM (Light Magenta), M (Magenta), C (Cyan).I

Replacing Ink Cartridges 73You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-E

74 Maintaining Your RX5804. Open the cartridge cover.Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover while the print head is moving. Wait until the

Replacing Ink Cartridges 757. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge

76 Maintaining Your RX58010. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Close the scanner unit. 12. Press OK. The RX58

Aligning the Print Head 77Aligning the Print Head If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you notice that vertical lines are not aligned properly on

78 Solving ProblemsSolving ProblemsYou can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the messages on the RX580 screen and trying the recommended so

Problems and Solutions 79Problems and SolutionsCheck the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your RX580.Noise Problems The first time you

8 Loading Paper3. Slide out the front tray extensions.Note: Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. If it is not, lift up the tray

80 Solving ProblemsScreen Problems If the screen is black, press any button to activate the RX580. Then press the button for the feature you want to

Problems and Solutions 81Print Quality ProblemsIf you have any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: Make sure the type of p

82 Solving ProblemsWhere To Get HelpEpson Technical SupportEpson provides these technical support services: Internet SupportVisit Epson’s support webs

Notices 83NoticesImportant Safety InstructionsBefore using your RX580, read and follow these safety instructions: Use only the type of power source

84 Notices When storing or transporting the RX580, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cart

Notices 85FCC Compliance Statement For United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev

86 NoticesDeclaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Sup

Notices 87Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to

88 NoticesCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER

Index 89IndexAAccessories, 82Adjusting photo quality, 34 to 35Aligning print head, 77All photos, printing, 26ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 64, 82BBacking u

Loading Paper 95. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge. The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side. Alw

90 IndexDVDsadjusting print density, 35adjusting print position, 50 to 51copying, 51 to 53inserting, 46 to 48jewel case insert, 55measuring, 45 to 46p

Index 91Memory cardcompatibility, 21inserting, 21 to 23printing from, 20 to 40scanning to, 66Memory Card button, 6, 24Messages, error, 78 to 79Mobile

92 IndexProblemscopying, 80error messages, 78 to 79image quality, 81noise, 79paper feeding, 80print quality, 81printing, 80screen, 80QQuality setting,

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