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EPSON Stylus CX5400 User’s Guide 1

EPSON Stylus CX5400 Parts 2

Loading Paper 3

Single Sheets 3

Envelopes 4

Special Papers 6

Copying 9

Copying Without the Computer 9

Changing Copy Settings 10

Copying With the Computer 13

Printing With Windows 17

Printing From an Application 17

Selecting Default Settings 19

Customizing Windows Print Settings 19

Printing BorderFree Photos (Windows) 21

Printing With Macintosh OS X 23

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X) 26

Printing BorderFree Photos (Macintosh OS X) 27

Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x 29

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x) 32

Printing BorderFree Photos (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x) 33

Selecting Your Paper Type 35

Scanning 37

Placing Your Original Document 37

Using EPSON Smart Panel 38

Scanning to a File 39

One-Touch Scanning 42

Advanced Scanning With EPSON Scan 43

Cleaning the Print Head 49

Purchasing Ink Cartridges 50

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Replacing an Ink Cartridge 51

Checking the Ink Supply 51

Ink Cartridge Precautions 52

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 53

Aligning the Print Head 55

Cleaning the Stylus CX 58

Transporting the Stylus CX 59

Solving Problems 61

Checking the LCD Screen 61

Printing a Nozzle Check 62

Setup and Software Installation Problems 63

Printing and Copying Problems 64

Scanning Problems 66

Paper Feed Problems 67

Print Quality Problems 68

Miscellaneous Printing Problems 71

Scan Quality Problems 71

Uninstalling Your Software 74

Windows XP or 2000 74

Windows Me or 98 75

Setting Up Network Printing 77

Windows XP and 2000 77

Windows Me and 98 80

Macintosh 83

Where To Get Help 85

EPSON 85

Other Software Technical Support 86

Specifications 87

Printing 88

Paper 88

Mechanical 93

Ink Cartridges 93

Scanning 95

Electrical 95

Environmental 96

Standards and Approvals 96

Interface Specifications 96

System Requirements 97

Windows System Requirements 97

Macintosh System Requirements 97

Important Safety Instructions 99

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 100

LCD Panel Safety Instructions 101

Legal Notices 102

FCC Compliance Statement 102

Declaration of Conformity 103

ENERGY STAR Compliance 104

Copyright Notice 104

Trademarks 105

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EPSON Stylus CX5400 User’s Guide

This User’s Guide contains instructions on copying, printing, scanning, maintenance, troubleshooting, network printing, and specifications. The Quick Reference Guide contains instructions for using your EPSON Stylus ® CX5400 without a computer.

To set up your EPSON Stylus CX5400 and install its software, see the Start Here sheet.

Please follow these guidelines throughout:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information about your EPSON Stylus CX5400.

Tips contain hints for better copying, scanning, and printing.

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EPSON Stylus CX5400 Parts

Transportation lock Paper support

Feeder guard Scanner lid

Scanner

LCD screen

Document table Output tray

Paper thickness lever

Ink cartridges

Loading Paper

Single Sheets

Envelopes

Special Papers

Single Sheets

1. Open the output tray and its extension.

2. Flip the feeder guard forward.

3. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder.

4. Slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly).

5. Flip the feeder guard back over the paper.

Note: Make sure you didn’t insert the paper in front of the feeder guard.

Insert paper against the right edge

Flip the feeder guard back onto the paper

Slide the left edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly

Open the output tray and extension

Also be sure to:

■ Load the printable side face-up. It’s often whiter or brighter than the other side.

■ Load letterhead or preprinted paper top edge first.

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Load paper short-edge first, even for landscape-oriented documents and photos.

Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.

■ Load up to approximately 100 sheets of plain paper at a time.

If you’re loading envelopes or special paper, see the next sections.

Envelopes

1. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge left, and printable side up, against the right edge of the sheet feeder.

2. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes (but not too tightly).

Load envelopes printable side up, and flap edge left

3. Lift up the scanner and set the paper thickness lever to the position (remember to set it back to the position when you’re done).

Set the thickness lever to the position

Note: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load one envelope at a time.

4. Lower the scanner until it clicks into place.

Select the following settings when printing on envelopes:

■ Plain paper as the Type or Media Type setting

The correct envelope size as the Size (Windows ® ) or Paper Size (Macintosh ® ) setting

Landscape as the Orientation setting

For instructions on selecting these settings, see:

Printing From an Application (Windows)

Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x

Printing With Macintosh OS X

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Special Papers

EPSON ® offers the following special ink jet papers for the EPSON Stylus CX5400:

Paper name* Size

EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches)

EPSON Photo Paper or EPSON

Glossy Photo Paper

4 x 6 inches

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight

EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo

Paper

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON DURABrite

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Ink Glossy

Photo Paper

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

8 x 10 inches

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

4 x 6 inches

Part number

S041586

S041062

S041061

S041067

S041054

S041134/S041671

S041141/S041649

S041271/S041272

S041140

S041257

S041467

S041568

S041331

S041064

S041731

S041734

* The availability of paper types varies by location.

To get the best prints and copies, use genuine EPSON ink and paper. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper and accessories from your local retailer. Please call

(800) 463-7766 to locate a retailer near you.

To load EPSON special ink jet papers, follow these guidelines:

Paper type

Premium Bright White Paper

Loading capacity

125 Sheets

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

100 sheets, or up to 50 sheets of legal-size paper

30 cards

Glossy Photo Paper or Photo Paper 20 sheets

Matte Paper Heavyweight 20 sheets with a support sheet beneath the stack

Double-Sided Matte Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

1 sheet

20 sheets

Ink Jet Transparencies 30 sheets with a sheet of plain paper beneath the stack

DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper 20 sheets

Load all paper with the printable side up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side.

Always load the short edge first, even for landscape-oriented photos or documents.

If the paper has a cut corner, position it in the upper right corner as you load it in the sheet feeder.

Check the paper package for additional instructions on using special papers.

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Copying

Copying Without the Computer

Changing Copy Settings

Copying With the Computer

Copying Without the Computer

1. Open the scanner lid.

2. Place your document face-down on the glass, in the upper left corner. Move your document about 0.1 inch from the top and side edge so your entire document is scanned.

Move the document in about 0.1 inch from the edges

Note: If you place your document against the guides, the edges next to the guides won’t be copied.

If you need to copy a thick document, such as a book, you can remove the scanner lid to scan. Gently press down the original to keep it flat on the document table. Be sure to replace the scanner lid when you’re finished.

3. Close the scanner lid.

4. The default copy settings are displayed on the control panel. Change any

necessary copy settings, as described in Changing Copy Settings.

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5. Press the Color Copy button (for color copies) or B&W Copy button (for black and white copies). Your document is scanned and then printed. If you’re using the

2-up or 4-up

Copy Mode setting (see Type of Copies), repeat these steps for your

second page.

Note: Depending on the copy settings chosen, your copied image size may not be the exact same size as your original.

Changing Copy Settings

The current copy settings are shown on the LCD screen. You can change copy settings using the buttons, as described below.

LCD screen

Reset button

Menu buttons

Copies/Value buttons

(+ and –)

Stop button

Note: To clear a setting, press the Reset button. To clear all the setting changes you’ve made, press and hold the Reset button for at least 3 seconds.

Make sure you select your Copy mode before selecting any other copy settings.

Number of Copies

Press the + Copies button. If you’re using the 2-up or 4-up Copy mode setting (see

Type of Copies), you can’t select more than one copy.

Type of Copies

Press the right Menu button to display Copy mode on the LCD screen. Then press the + or – Value buttons to select one of these copy modes:

Copy mode

Standard Margins

Copies your original with a normal margin (0.12-inch or 3 mm)

Results

Border Free

Sizes your original as necessary to fit to the edges of 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 paper*

Small Margins

Copies your original onto 4 x 6 or

5 x 7-inch paper with a 0.06-inch

(1.5 mm) border around the edges*

Repeat

Copies an image multiple times on one sheet

(Works best with originals that are business-card-size or smaller)

2-up

Copies two originals onto one sheet

4-up

Copies four originals onto one sheet

* If you notice reduced print quality at the bottom of your copy, try using the Standard Margins setting.

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Note: The Copy mode settings determine the options available with other settings. Not all of the other options described here are available with every Copy mode setting.

Paper Size

Press the right Menu button until you see Paper size on the LCD screen. Then press the + or – Value buttons to select the size of the paper you loaded, either Letter ,

4 × 6 , 5 × 7 , or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches).

Note: The 4 × 6 Paper size option is not compatible with Glossy Photo Paper,

4" x 6", with micro perforated edges (S041134 and S041671).

Lighten or Darken

Press the right Menu button until you see Lighter/Darker on the LCD screen. Then press the + or – Value buttons to lighten or darken your copies.

Copy Quality

Press the right Menu button until you see Quality&Paper on the LCD screen. Then press the + or – Value buttons to select a print quality appropriate for your document and the paper you loaded:

Quality&Paper setting Use when you’ve loaded

Plain Paper–Econ Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for quick copying with draft print quality

Plain Paper–Norm

Plain Paper–Fine

Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for text copying with normal print quality

Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for text and graphics copying with high print quality

Plain Paper–Best

Matte Paper HW

Photo Paper

DB Photo Paper

Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for improved image quality

Matte Paper Heavyweight or Double-Sided Matte Paper

Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, or Premium Semigloss

Paper

DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper

Note: Not all of these settings may be available, depending on the current Copy

mode setting.

Reduce or Enlarge

Press the right Menu button until you see Reduce/Enlarge on the LCD screen.

Then press the + or – Value buttons to enlarge or reduce your document to fit on the paper you loaded. Or select Auto Fit Page to have the EPSON Stylus CX5400 automatically determine the necessary reduction or enlargement.

To reduce or enlarge by a precise percentage, press the right Menu button until you see Zoom In/Out on the LCD screen. Then press the + or – Value buttons to select a percentage of the scanned image for the resulting print.

Note: If you select Auto Fit Page as the Reduce/Enlarge setting to copy a document with white or very light colored edges, the original size may not be recognized correctly, creating an incorrect size copy. If this occurs, select 100% as the Reduce/Enlarge setting and use the Zoom In/Out setting to adjust the size of your copy.

Copying With the Computer

Follow these steps to use EPSON Smart Panel TM to copy with your computer.

Note: Some features, such as PhotoEnhance TM and Sepia, are only available when copying from the computer.

1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is on and paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

2. Place the document face-down on the glass, in the top, left corner as described in

Copying Without the Computer.

3. Select the EPSON Smart Panel icon on your desktop or press the Scan button on the EPSON Stylus CX5400 to open Smart Panel. (To change the application assigned to the Scan

button, see One-Touch Scanning.)

Note: You can also open EPSON Smart Panel in Windows by selecting Start >

All Programs or Programs > EPSON Smart Panel > EPSON Smart Panel.

On Macintosh, you can open Smart Panel from the Applications folder.

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4. Click the Smart Panel Copy Center button. You see the Copy Settings screen.

Cancel button

Stop button

Copy button

Note: The screens may appear slightly different on Macintosh systems.

5. Adjust any of the following copy settings:

Source Type: Choose Photo & Text , Photo , or Text , based on the content of your original.

Size: Choose the setting based on the size of your original and your copy, or click Manual and enter a percentage to reduce or enlarge your copy by a specific amount.

Lighten/Darken: Adjust this by clicking the up and down arrows.

Number of Copies: Enter a number or click the up and down arrows.

Note: Press the made.

Cancel button if you need to cancel any setting changes you

6. Click the Device Settings button on the right to check your input and output devices:

You should see your EPSON Stylus CX5400 as the input and output device.

Click Settings to change the displayed print settings (such as a different Media

Type setting, if you loaded special paper) or select additional options. See these sections for details:

Printing With Windows

Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x

Printing With Macintosh OS X

7. Click the Image Adjust button on the right to enhance your image or add effects:

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Enable or disable the automatic document enhancement feature

Add a sepia, blue, or black and white filter

■ Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation levels

8. Click the Copy button to start copying.

If you need to stop copying in progress, click the Stop button.

Note: For more information on Smart Panel copy settings, see the on-screen

Smart Panel User Guide or click ? on the main Smart Panel window.

Printing With Windows

Printing From an Application

Selecting Default Settings

Customizing Windows Print Settings

Printing BorderFree Photos (Windows)

Printing From an Application

After you create a document in a software program, follow these steps to print it using the basic printer settings:

1. From the File menu, click Print . You see a Print window like this one:

Check for your printer name here

Click here to open your printer software

2. Make sure EPSON Stylus CX5400 is selected.

3. Click the Preferences or Properties button.

(If you see a Setup , Printer , or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.)

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4. Select the following settings on the Main tab in your printer settings window:

Select the type of document you’re printing:

Select your paper type

(see Selecting Your

Paper Type)

Select your paper size

Select your document or image orientation

Click OK

Draft: For rough drafts with reduced print quality

Text: For text-only documents (like letters) with good print quality

Text & Image: For documents with text and images with higher print quality

Photo: For photos and graphics with good print quality and speed

Best Photo: For photos or graphics with high print quality

Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button.

The Quality Type settings on this screen give you the best combination of quality and print speed for most prints. For the highest print quality (Photo RPM ™ ) on selected papers, click the Advanced button on the Main tab. Then see

Customizing Windows Print Settings for instructions on selecting Photo RPM.

5. You return to the Print window. Click OK or Print to start printing.

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. Right-click the printer icon in the lower right corner of your screen (taskbar).

2. Select Printer Settings

. You see the window shown in Printing From an

Application.

3. Select the default settings you want for all your applications, then click OK .

You can still change the printer settings in your program, if necessary.

Customizing Windows Print Settings

You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, 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 window. The Basic settings change to the Advanced settings.

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2. Select the following advanced settings as necessary:

Select Paper & Quality options as necessary

Click here to select

Photo RPM (5760 × 1440 dpi) for the best print quality on certain paper types

Select Print Options as necessary

Click here to select Black

Ink Only printing

Select a color management method

To choose No Color

Adjustment, click ICM first

Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode.

For more information about advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click the Help or ? button. If you want to use the Advanced screen each time you access your printer settings, select the

Show this screen first checkbox.

3. 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 4 to select layout options.

4. Select the following page layout settings as necessary:

Select image or document position options here

Select image or document resizing options here; these affect only your printed image

Add a watermark to your printed page here

Select multi-page document options here and here

To print a large image on several sheets to make a poster, select settings here

Note: For more information on page layout settings, click the Help or ? button.

5. Click OK to save your settings, return to the Print window, and print.

Printing BorderFree Photos (Windows)

You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although BorderFree printing is a bit slower (especially near the edges), you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements, without trimming.

BorderFree printing supports the following paper types and sizes:

EPSON paper name Sizes Menu setting

Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper 4 × 6 Photo Paper

Type or Media

Type setting

Glossy Photo Paper

Matte Paper Heavyweight 8 × 10 Matte Paper HW Matte Paper -

Heavyweight

DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper 4 × 6 DB Photo Paper DURABrite Ink

Glossy Photo Paper

Note: For instructions on loading special paper, see Special Papers.

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You can print BorderFree photos using the EPSON Stylus CX5400 menus and buttons or your printer software.

To use the menus and buttons, follow the instructions in Copying Without the

Computer and select

Border Free as the Copy Mode setting, as described in

Changing Copy Settings.

To use your printer software, follow these steps:

1. Start your printing application and open your photo file.

2. Access the printer settings window (see Printing From an Application).

3. Select Photo or Best Photo as the Quality Type setting.

4. Select your paper type as the Type setting.

5. Click the Borderless checkbox, then select your paper size as the Size setting.

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6. Select Portrait or Landscape as the Orientation setting.

7. Click OK .

8. Click OK or Print .

Printing With Macintosh OS X

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X)

Printing BorderFree Photos (Macintosh OS X)

If you’re using an OS X compatible printing application, follow the steps below to print a document. (If you’re using an application that’s compatible only with

Macintosh Classic mode, follow the steps in Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x

instead.)

Before you begin, make sure you added your printer to Print Center as described on the Start Here sheet.

1. From the File menu, select Page Setup .

2. Select the following Page Setup settings as necessary:

Select CX5400 from the Format for pop-up menu

Select the Paper Size,

Orientation, and any other settings you want to use

If you want to print a borderless photo, follow the instructions in Printing

BorderFree Photos (Macintosh OS X).

3. When you’re finished, click OK .

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4. Select Print from the File menu. You see a screen like this:

Click here and select Print

Settings

5. Make sure to select the same option in the Printer pull-down menu as you selected in the Page Setup window. For example, if you selected Stylus CX5400

(Sheet Feeder - Borderless) , be sure to choose that exact setting in the Print window too.

Select the same option as the

Page Setup window

Click here and select Print

Settings

6. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu.

7. Select the following Print Settings as necessary:

Select your paper type

(see Selecting Your Paper

Type)

Select Color (for color documents and black and white photographs) or

Black for black text documents

Select Automatic mode

Select Quality, Speed, or an in-between setting

Note: The Quality setting on this screen gives you the best combination of quality and print speed for most prints. For the highest print quality on selected papers,

click the Advanced button and see Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X). For

more information about printer settings, click Help.

8. You can also choose other print settings by selecting these options in the pull-down menu:

■ Copies & Pages , to select the number of copies or a page range

Layout , to select page layout options

Output Options , to save your print job as a PDF file

Color Management , to select ColorSync, ® adjust the color controls, change the gamma setting, or turn off color adjustments by the printer software

Summary , to view a list of all your selections

9. Click Print .

10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the Print Center icon when it appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop.

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11. Double-click your printer in the Printer List window. You see a screen like this:

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12. Monitor the progress of your print job or do one of the following:

Click the print job, then click Delete to delete the job

Click the print job, then click Hold to pause printing

Click a print job marked “Hold” and click Resume to resume printing

If multiple print jobs are listed, click a print job, then click the Priority arrow as necessary to reorder the jobs

13. When you’re finished, close Print Center.

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X)

You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts.

1. Open the Print Settings window and click Advanced .

2. Select these advanced settings as necessary:

Click here to select Photo RPM

(5760 × 1440 dpi) for the best print quality on certain paper types

Select various print options here

To select color management settings, select Color

Management from the Print

Settings pull-down menu

Note: For the highest print quality, select Photo RPM. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode.

For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click Help.

3. Click Print .

Printing BorderFree Photos (Macintosh OS X)

You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although BorderFree printing is a bit slower (especially near the edges), you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements, without trimming.

BorderFree printing supports the following paper types and sizes:

EPSON paper name Sizes Menu setting

Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper 4 × 6 Photo Paper

Type or Media

Type setting

Glossy Photo Paper

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EPSON paper name

Matte Paper Heavyweight

Sizes Menu setting

Type or Media

Type setting

8 × 10 Matte Paper HW Matte Paper -

Heavyweight

DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper 4 × 6 DB Photo Paper DURABrite Ink

Glossy Photo Paper

Note: For instructions on loading special paper, see Special Papers.

You can print BorderFree photos using the menus and buttons on the Stylus CX or your printer software.

To use the menus and buttons, follow the instructions in Copying Without the

Computer and select

Border Free as the Copy Mode setting, as described in

Changing Copy Settings.

To use your printer software, follow these steps:

1. Start your printing application and open your photo file.

2. Click File > Page Setup .

3. Select Stylus CX5400 (Sheet Feeder - Borderless) from the Format for pull-down menu.

Select Stylus CX5400 (Sheet

Feeder - Borderless)

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4. Select your paper size as the Paper Size setting.

5. If necessary, select your page orientation: for documents that are longer than they are wide, or or for documents that are wider than they are long.

6. Click OK .

7. Click File > Print.

8. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu.

9. Select Stylus CX5400 (Sheet Feeder - BorderFree) from the Printer pull-down menu. Always check to make sure you selected the same setting you chose in the Page Setup window.

Select Stylus CX5400 (Sheet

Feeder - Borderless)

Select your BorderFree paper type

10. Select your paper type as the Media Type setting.

11. Click Print .

Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x)

Printing BorderFree Photos (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x)

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Before you begin, make sure you selected your printer in the Chooser as described on the Start Here sheet.

1. From the File menu, select Page Setup . Select the following settings:

Make sure you see CX5400

Select your paper size

Select the orientation of your document or image

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2. Click OK to close the Page Setup window.

3. From the File menu, select Print . Select the following settings:

Select your paper type

(see Selecting Your Paper

Type)

Select Color (for color documents and black and white photographs) or

Black (for black text documents)

Select Automatic mode

Select Quality, Speed, or an in-between setting

Note: The Quality setting on this screen gives you the best combination of quality and print speed for most prints. For the highest print quality (Photo RPM) on selected papers, click Custom and click the Advanced button. Then see

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x) for instructions on selecting Photo

RPM.

For more information about printer settings, click the ? button.

4. You can also do the following:

■ Click to reduce/enlarge your printed image, print multi-page layouts, or add a watermark.

Click to control background printing and schedule print jobs.

Click , then click Preview to preview your printout.

■ Click to check your ink levels.

5. Click Print .

6. If you turned on background printing, you can select EPSON Monitor IV from the Application menu in the upper right corner of the screen. You see the EPSON

Monitor window:

Select your print job, then click here to cancel printing

Click to check ink levels

Note: If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the key and press the . (period) key.

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Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x)

You can use advanced settings for color matching, printing at a higher resolution, or selecting a variety of special effects and layouts.

1. To access advanced settings, click Custom , then click Advanced .

Click Custom, then click Advanced

2. Select these advanced settings as necessary:

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Click here to select

Photo RPM (5760 × 1440 dpi) 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. Please note that printing will take longer in this mode.

For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on saving them as a group so you can reuse them later, click ?.

3. Click OK to save your settings, then click Print .

Printing BorderFree Photos (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x)

You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although BorderFree printing is a bit slower (especially near the edges), you get beautiful snapshots or enlargements, without trimming.

BorderFree printing supports the following paper types and sizes:

EPSON paper name Sizes Menu setting

Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper 4 × 6 Photo Paper

Type or Media

Type setting

Glossy Photo Paper

Matte Paper Heavyweight 8 × 10 Matte Paper HW Matte Paper -

Heavyweight

DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper 4 × 6 DB Photo Paper DURABrite Ink

Glossy Photo Paper

Note: For instructions on loading special paper, see Special Papers.

You can print BorderFree photos using the menus and buttons on the Stylus CX or your printer software.

To use the menus and buttons, follow the instructions in Copying Without the

Computer and select

Border Free as the Copy Mode setting, as described in

Changing Copy Settings.

To use your printer software, follow these steps:

1. Start your printing application and open your photo file.

2. Click File > Page Setup .

3. Click the Borderless checkbox, then select your paper size as the Paper Size setting.

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4. Select Portrait or Landscape as the Orientation setting.

5. Click OK .

6. Click File > Print.

7. Select your paper type as the Media Type setting.

8. Click Print .

Selecting Your Paper Type

Select the correct Type or Media Type setting so your printer knows what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.

For this paper

Plain paper sheets or envelopes

EPSON Premium Bright White Paper

Select this Type or Media Type setting

Plain Paper/Bright White Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight

EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper

Matte Paper - Heavyweight

EPSON DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Paper

EPSON Glossy Photo Paper

Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies

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Scanning

Placing Your Original Document

Using EPSON Smart Panel

Scanning to a File

One-Touch Scanning

Advanced Scanning With EPSON Scan

Placing Your Original Document

1. Open the scanner lid.

2. Place your document face-down on the glass, in the upper left corner. Move your document about 0.1 inch from the top and side edge so your entire document is scanned.

Move the document in about 0.1 inch from the edges

3. Close the scanner lid.

Note: If you place your document against the guides, the edges next to the guides won’t be scanned.

If you need to scan a thick document, such as a book, you can remove the scanner lid to scan. Gently press down the original to keep it flat on the document table. Be sure to replace the scanner lid when you’re finished.

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Using EPSON Smart Panel

EPSON Smart Panel is an easy, step-by-step interface for scanning, copying, and more. You can use it to launch a variety of programs on your computer, as described below, or use it with the EPSON Stylus CX5400 Scan button for automatic

scanning, as described in Scanning to a File.

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Smart Panel Features Description

Scans and prints photos in various sizes and layouts.

Includes Color Restoration.

RePrint Photos

Scan an image or document directly to a file on your hard drive.

Scan and Save

Scans and prints a document with the power and flexibility of a conventional photocopier.

Copy Center

When you install your own fax software, scans your image or document into your PC fax utility.

Copy to Fax

Smart Panel Features Description

Scans text documents and converts them into editable text files on your computer with great accuracy.

Edit Text

Photo Projects

Scans a photo into ArcSoft ® PhotoImpression TM where you can edit, retouch, enhance, and print it with templates, frames, and borders.

Scans an image or document and lets you choose which program it launches for handling the scanned file.

Scan to Application

Scans an image or document and attaches it to an e-mail so you can send it right away.

Scan to E-mail

Scans an image 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 User Guide.

Scanning to a File

1. Place the document face-down on the glass, in the top, left corner as described in

Placing Your Original Document.

2. Select the EPSON Smart Panel icon on your desktop or press the Scan button on the EPSON Stylus CX5400 to open Smart Panel. (To change the application assigned to the Scan

button, see One-Touch Scanning.)

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Note: You can also open EPSON Smart Panel in Windows by selecting Start >

All Programs or Programs > EPSON Smart Panel > EPSON Smart Panel.

On Macintosh, you can open Smart Panel from the Applications folder.

3. Click the Scan and Save button. Smart Panel starts EPSON Scan, which automatically scans your document.

4. In the following screen, double-click the photo thumbnail to see an enlarged preview and make sure it scanned properly. To rename the image, click the file name below it and type in a new name.

Click here to rename file

Click

Next

5. Click Next .

6. Select a file location and file type, then click Save to save your file to the location you selected. It’s ready to open, print, e-mail, or use as you like.

Note: For instructions on scanning with the other Smart Panel options, select ? in the Smart Panel window.

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One-Touch Scanning

You can use your Scan button to automatically scan a photo into an imaging application, scan a document to convert it into editable text, or scan to e-mail, print, or fax.

The following example explains how to set up the Scan button so you can scan files to e-mail.

1. Place the document face-down on the glass, in the top, left corner as described in

Placing Your Original Document.

2. Select the EPSON Smart Panel icon on your desktop or press the Scan button on the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

Note: You can also open EPSON Smart Panel in Windows by selecting Start >

All Programs or Programs > EPSON Smart Panel > EPSON Smart Panel.

On Macintosh, you can open Smart Panel from the Applications folder.

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Scan button start list

3. Select Scan to E-mail in the Scan button start list in the bottom left corner of the

Smart Panel window. Then exit Smart Panel.

4. Press the Scan button on the EPSON Stylus CX5400. Smart Panel starts and

EPSON Scan automatically scans your document.

5. Complete your e-mail by entering the address and subject, and adding a message, if you like. Then send your e-mail.

6. To continue one-touch scanning to e-mail, just press the Scan button and repeat step 5. To change the program that opens when you press the Scan button, select a different option in the Scan button start list on the Smart Panel window, as described in step 3.

Advanced Scanning With EPSON Scan

EPSON Scan provides three scanning modes for progressive levels of control over your scanned image:

■ Full Auto Mode makes scanning quick and easy, with automatic image type and resolution settings.

Home Mode provides a simple screen giving you automatic image adjustments, previewing and cropping capability, and preset configurations for various types of scans. Includes Color Restoration.

Professional Mode lets you manually configure advanced image settings, including Color Restoration.

Note: EPSON Scan starts in the mode you used last, but you can change the mode at any time.

You can scan from any TWAIN-compliant application—such as Adobe ®

Photoshop ® —using EPSON Scan. Or you can start EPSON Scan directly from your computer.

1. Place your document or photo face-down on the glass, in the top, left corner as

described in Placing Your Original Document. You can also place additional

small documents or photos and scan them at the same time.

2. Start your application, then go to step 3.

Or do one of the following:

■ On Macintosh, double-click EPSON Scan in the Applications folder and go to step 4.

■ In Windows, select Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Scan and go to step 4.

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3. Open the File menu and choose Import or Acquire and select EPSON Stylus

CX5400 .

Click to start

EPSON Scan

EPSON Scan starts previewing your image in Full Auto Mode.

4. To switch modes, click the Pause button at the bottom of the screen.

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Click Pause

5. Select Home Mode or Professional Mode from the Mode pull-down menu at the top of the screen.

EPSON Scan previews your image and displays the screen for the mode you chose.

Home Mode

Professional Mode

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6. 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

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Note: If you placed more than one document or photo on the document table, you see multiple images in the preview window.

7. Click the Auto Detect icon to crop the scan to the edges of 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 Adjusting the Scan Area (Marquee).)

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. Click the arrow beside the Preview button and select Normal from the menu that appears. Click the Preview button again to preview in normal mode.

8. 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.)

Note: The Document Type you select determines the other options that appear in the EPSON Scan window.

9. Size and adjust your image settings as necessary.

To improve the color of faded photos or negatives, click the Color Restoration checkbox. If you’re using Professional mode, you may have to scroll to the bottom of the screen.

10. Click the Scan button.

If you scanned from an application like Photoshop, your scanned image opens in your application window.

If you opened EPSON Scan from the Applications folder, you see a 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 .

11. Click Close to exit EPSON Scan.

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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 inside the outlined area and drag the marquee to where you want it.

To resize the marquee, click on one of the edges or corners and drag the marquee to the size you want.

To create additional marquees on multiple images, click the next image, then click the Duplicate button. Then adjust the marquees as described above.

To delete a marquee, click the Delete button.

To start over with a new marquee, click the Auto Detect button.

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.

Note: You can also use a printer software utility to clean the print head right from your computer. Select the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions running the print head cleaning utility.

1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is turned on but not printing, and the

Error light is off. (If the Error light is flashing or on, you may need to replace an

ink cartridge; see Replacing an Ink Cartridge for details.)

LCD screen

On button and light

Color Copy button

Error light Menu buttons

2. Press the left Menu button until you see Head Cleaning on the LCD screen.

3. Press the Color Copy button.

Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the EPSON Stylus CX5400 makes some noise and the On light flashes briefly.

Caution: Never turn off the EPSON Stylus CX5400 while the On light is flashing, unless the Stylus CX hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

4. When the On light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.

Make sure paper is loaded. Press the left Menu button until you see Nozzle

Check on the LCD screen, then press the Color Copy button. The nozzle check pattern prints.

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Note: You can also use a printer software utility to print a nozzle check right from your computer. Select the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions on running the nozzle check utility.

5. Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this:

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Each line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks okay, you’re done.

If you see any gaps in the dot pattern, clean the print head again.

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the

solutions in Solving Problems. You can also turn the EPSON Stylus CX5400 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 EPSON Stylus CX5400 for a long time, the print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

Purchasing Ink Cartridges

Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:

Black ink cartridge: T0321

Cyan ink cartridge: T0422

Magenta ink cartridge: T0423

Yellow ink cartridge: T0424

Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your EPSON Stylus CX5400 not covered by EPSON’s warranty.

To get the best prints and copies, use genuine EPSON ink and paper. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper and accessories from your local retailer. Please call

(800) 463-7766 to locate a retailer near you.

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

Checking the Ink Supply

Ink Cartridge Precautions

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Checking the Ink Supply

If the Error light on the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is flashing and you see an ink low or ink out message on the LCD screen and your computer monitor, you need to replace one of the cartridges.

When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge.

To check your ink supply, do one of the following:

■ Press the left Menu button until you see Ink Levels . This gives you an approximate percentage of ink remaining in each cartridge. You can also check the icon on the LCD screen to see an approximate indication of the ink level.

Windows: Double-click the printer icon in the lower right corner of your screen. If a cartridge is low on ink, you’ll see a message in the window that appears on your screen.

Macintosh:

OS 8.6 to 9.x: Choose File > Print . Click the ink icon.

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Menu buttons

OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > CX5400 > Status

Monitor .

You see a window like this:

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Click a cartridge image to display information about the cartridge.

Ink Cartridge Precautions

Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.

Caution: To avoid damaging the EPSON Stylus CX5400, never move the print head by hand.

You cannot print if any ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the EPSON Stylus CX5400 until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session.

1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is turned on and not printing. The LCD screen tells you which ink cartridge is low or empty.

2. If your EPSON Stylus CX5400 is low on ink, press the left Menu button until you see Change Cartridge, then press the Color Copy button.

If your EPSON Stylus CX5400 is out of ink, press the Color Copy button.

The ink cartridges move to the replacement position.

3. Lift up the scanner.

Menu buttons

Color Copy button

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4. Pinch the tabs on the front and back of the cartridge, lift it out of the printer, and dispose of it carefully.

5. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times.

6. Unwrap the new ink cartridge and lower it into its holder, then press down on the top of the cartridge until it clicks in place.

Caution: Don’t touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing.

If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 6 before continuing with step 7.

7. Carefully lower the scanner and press it down until it clicks into place. The

EPSON Stylus CX5400 begins charging the ink delivery system.

The On light flashes and the EPSON Stylus CX5400 makes noise. Charging takes about 30 seconds. When it’s finished, the On light stops flashing and stays on.

Caution: Never turn off the EPSON Stylus CX5400 while the On light is flashing, unless the Stylus CX hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

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 also use a printer software utility to align the print head right from your computer. Select the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions running the print head alignment utility.

1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is turned on and not printing, and the

Error light is off.

2. Load a stack of plain, letter-size paper in the sheet feeder.

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3. Press the left Menu button until you see Head Alignment , then press the Color

Copy button to print the first alignment page.

4. On the test page, select the pattern with the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other. You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe.

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Select one pattern each for rows 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (In this example, the best pattern in each row has been circled.)

5. Press the + or – Value buttons to select the number of the best pattern for the first row, then press the Color Copy button. Repeat this step for the second, third, fourth, and fifth rows.

Note: If you select a pattern other than 8 in any row, that pattern becomes pattern #8 the next time you align the print head.

6. When you’re finished, press the Color Copy button to print the second alignment sheet.

7. On the test page, select the pair of horizontal bars with the least noticeable light or dark band between them. You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe.

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8. Press the + or – Value buttons to select the number of the best pattern, then press the Color Copy button. (In this example, pattern 4 is best.)

9. When you’re finished, press the Color Copy button to print the third alignment sheet.

10. Repeat steps 7 through 8 to complete the alignment process.

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Cleaning the Stylus CX

To keep your EPSON Stylus CX5400 operating at its best, you should clean it periodically.

1. Turn off the EPSON Stylus CX5400, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the

USB cable.

2. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.

3. Clean the exterior with a soft, damp cloth. (Keep the scanner and scanner lid closed as you clean.)

4. If necessary, lift up the scanner and clean ink out of the interior with a soft, damp cloth.

Don’t touch the metal carriage shaft

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5. Carefully lower the scanner and press it down until it clicks into place.

6. If the document table glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.

Paper towels are not recommended for cleaning the glass. (Be sure there’s no dust on your document table; it can cause white spots to appear in your scanned image.)

If the glass is stained with grease or other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth. Don’t spray glass cleaner onto the document table glass.

Warning: Don’t touch the gears inside the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

Caution: Be careful not to wipe the metal carriage shaft.

Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components, document table, LCD panel, and case.

Don’t get water on the components and don’t spray lubricants or oils inside the

EPSON Stylus CX5400.

Don’t spray glass cleaner onto the document table glass.

Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

Transporting the Stylus CX

If you move your EPSON Stylus CX5400 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 EPSON Stylus CX5400. Never transport or store the Stylus CX on its side or in a tilted or upside-down position.

1. Press the On button to turn on the Stylus CX. Wait until the scanner carriage moves to the home position (toward the left side) and the print head locks in the far right position. Then turn it off.

2. Open the scanner lid and slide the transportation lock to the locked position.

3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the USB cable.

4. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and output tray, then remove the paper support and feeder guard.

5. Close the output tray and its extension.

6. Lift up the scanner.

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7. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the EPSON Stylus CX5400 case.

Tape the ink cartridge holder to the case

Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the EPSON Stylus CX5400 in its new location.

8. Close the scanner carefully until it clicks back into place, then close the output tray.

9. Repack the EPSON Stylus CX5400 and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them.

Keep the EPSON Stylus CX5400 level as you transport it.

After transporting the EPSON Stylus CX5400, remove the tape securing the print head, unlock the transportation lock, and make a test copy. If you notice a decline in

quality, clean the print head (see Cleaning the Print Head); if output is misaligned,

align the print head (see Aligning the Print Head).

Solving Problems

Checking the LCD Screen

Printing a Nozzle Check

Setup and Software Installation Problems

Printing and Copying Problems

Scanning Problems

Paper Feed Problems

Print Quality Problems

Miscellaneous Printing Problems

Scan Quality Problems

Checking the LCD Screen

LCD screen

On button and light

Scan button

Error light

Stop button

Color Copy button

Black and White Copy button

Here is a list of error messages that appear on the LCD screen and what you should do when you see them.

Error message

Quality&Paper setting is not acceptable for B&W copy. Press the

Stop button.

Solution

Press the Stop button, then change the

Quality&Paper settings. You can’t copy in black and white on photo paper.

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Error message

No XXX ink cartridge – – – >

Press the Color copy button to install new ink cartridge.

XXX ink out – – – >

Press the Color copy button to begin replacing the ink cartridge.

Ink cartridge error – – – >

Press the Color copy button to begin replacing the ink cartridge.

Paper jam or misfeed – – – >

Press the Color copy button and clear the paper jam by hand if necessary.

Paper out – – – >

Load paper in Paper tray and press the

Color copy button.

Scanner unit open – – – >

Close the scanner unit.

Scanner error – – – >

See your documentation and call service if necessary.

Printer error – – – >

See your documentation and call service if necessary.

Solution

The indicated ink cartridge is not installed.

See Replacing an Ink Cartridge to install a

cartridge.

The indicated ink cartridge is out of ink. See

Replacing an Ink Cartridge to replace the

cartridge.

There is something wrong with the ink

cartridge. See Replacing an Ink Cartridge to

replace the cartridge.

Paper is jammed. Press the Color Copy button to clear the jam. If it is still jammed,

see Paper Feed Problems.

Load paper in the sheet feeder, then press the Color Copy button to continue printing.

Carefully close the scanner and press it down until it clicks securely into place.

Press the On button to turn off the EPSON

Stylus CX5400. Unlock the transportation

lock, if necessary (see Transporting the

Stylus CX). Turn on your Stylus CX again. If

the error message still appears, contact your

dealer or EPSON as described in Where To

Get Help.

Press the On button to turn off the EPSON

Stylus CX5400, then press the button again to turn it back on. If the message still appears, contact your dealer or EPSON as

described in Where To Get Help.

Printing a Nozzle Check

You can print a nozzle check to determine whether a problem comes from the

EPSON Stylus CX5400 or some other source.

1. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

2. Press the left Menu button on the control panel until you see Nozzle Check .

3. Press the Color Copy button.

If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the interface cable, or your computer.

If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the following sections.

Setup and Software Installation Problems

Tip: It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s web site periodically for possible updates to your software. Visit http://support.epson.com and check the section for your product to see if there is new software available for downloading to your computer.

The EPSON Stylus CX5400 makes noise after ink cartridge installation.

When you install ink cartridges, the Stylus CX must charge its ink delivery system. Wait until it’s finished (the On light stops flashing) before you turn it off or it may use excess ink the next time you turn it on.

Make sure the ink cartridges are seated securely and no packing material remains in the Stylus CX. Turn off the Stylus CX, wait a moment, then turn it back on.

You cancelled software installation or connected the EPSON Stylus CX5400 before installing the software.

Your EPSON software may be incorrectly installed. See Uninstalling Your Software.

Make sure you carefully follow the steps on your Start Here sheet when you reinstall your software. You need to connect the EPSON Stylus CX5400 at the correct time in the installation process.

You’re having problems installing the software.

Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in System Requirements.

Close other programs, including screen savers and virus protectors, and install again.

■ Make sure that your computer’s Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller is working properly in Device Manager; see your Windows help system for details.

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If you see an error message or the software doesn’t install correctly on

Windows XP or Windows 2000, you may not have software installation privileges.

If the CX5400 icon doesn’t appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may have too many items in the Chooser. Delete any unused items.

If you’re printing over a network, see Setting Up Network Printing.

Printing and Copying Problems

Only the On light is on, but nothing prints.

■ Make sure the USB cable is securely connected at both ends.

If you’re using a USB hub, try connecting the EPSON Stylus CX5400 directly to your computer’s USB port instead.

Run a nozzle check as described in Printing a Nozzle Check. If the check page

prints, make sure your EPSON Stylus CX5400 software is installed correctly.

■ If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your EPSON Stylus CX5400

for network printing, as described in Setting Up Network Printing.

It sounds like the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is printing, but nothing prints.

The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see Cleaning the Print Head for

instructions.

The Stylus CX won’t operate properly if it’s tilted. Place it on a flat, stable surface.

Your EPSON Stylus CX5400 makes noise when you turn it on.

Your Stylus CX is performing routine maintenance.

Printing or copying is too slow.

Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in System Requirements. If

you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements. You may also need to:

■ Clear space on your hard disk or run a defragmentation utility.

For the fastest printing:

■ Select Draft as the Quality Type (Windows) or set the Quality/Speed slider to

Speed (Macintosh) in your printer software.

Close open programs that you’re not using.

Increase your system’s memory (RAM).

If your document doesn’t include color, choose Black Ink Only (Windows) or

Black

ink (Macintosh) in your printer software (see Printing With Windows,

Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, or Printing With Macintosh OS X), or

press the B&W Copy button.

Turn MicroWeave ® off (Macintosh only) and High Speed on in your printer software.

■ If your EPSON Stylus CX5400 is connected to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices.

The margins are incorrect.

Make sure your paper settings are correct for your paper size. See Printing With

Windows, Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, or Printing With Macintosh

OS X.

Choose the correct margins for your paper size. The margins must be within the

printable area of the page; see Printable Area.

Make sure your paper is positioned on the right side of the sheet feeder with the left edge guide lightly against its left side. Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.

Make sure you select the correct Copy mode or settings for the type of document

you are trying to copy. See Changing Copy Settings or Copying With the

Computer.

The printer prints blank pages.

Make sure your paper settings are correct for your paper size. See Printing With

Windows, Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, or Printing With Macintosh

OS X.

The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see Cleaning the Print Head for

instructions.

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Scanning Problems

Your system doesn’t recognize the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

Make sure the Stylus CX is connected to your computer and plugged into an electrical outlet.

The fluorescent lamp isn’t on.

The lamp turns off automatically to save power (sleep mode); it comes on when you start scanning.

Make sure the Stylus CX is plugged into a power outlet.

The EPSON Stylus CX5400 doesn’t scan.

■ Wait until the fluorescent lamp stays on (ready for scanning). You may need to preview your scan to make the lamp come on.

If you are using a USB hub, try connecting the EPSON Stylus CX5400 directly to the computer’s USB port. Use only the USB cable that came with your Stylus

CX.

If you see your EPSON Stylus CX5400 in the Windows Control Panel, but you

can’t scan, uninstall and reinstall its software; see Uninstalling Your Software.

The EPSON Stylus CX5400 scanning software doesn’t work properly.

Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in System Requirements.

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.

If you’re scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution, your computer may not have enough memory to process the image.

■ Check your software installation. If all else fails, uninstall your software, then

reinstall it; see Uninstalling Your Software.

■ If you’re using the Scan button, make sure Smart Panel and your operating system are set up for scanning using the button. Click the ?

button on the Smart

Panel main window for instructions.

Paper Feed Problems

Too many copies are printing.

Make sure that the Copies setting in your printer software and/or program aren’t set for multiple copies.

Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

■ If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Fan the paper, load it against the right side, and slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly).

■ If paper jams, turn off your Stylus CX, lift up the scanner, and remove any paper that’s inside, including any small pieces that may have torn off. Carefully reload paper, turn the Stylus CX back on, and press the Color Copy button.

Warning: Clear paper jams by pulling the paper out of the printer in the direction of the output tray. Never pull the paper out in the direction of the sheet feeder.

Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled.

If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Press the

Color Copy button to eject the paper, then select the correct paper size in your software.

If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. Load new paper.

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Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines) in your printouts or copies.

Clean the print head; see Cleaning the Print Head for instructions.

Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting for the

paper you loaded; see Selecting Your Paper Type.

Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed

mode; see Customizing

Windows Print Settings, Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X), or

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x).

Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up.

The ink cartridges may need replacing; see Replacing an Ink Cartridge.

Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh); see Printing With Macintosh OS X or

Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x.

Align the print head; see Aligning the Print Head for instructions.

Your printout is blurry or smeared.

Make sure your paper isn’t damp, curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). Load new paper face up.

Use a support sheet with special paper or try loading your paper one sheet at a time.

Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in Paper.

Align the print head; see Aligning the Print Head for instructions.

Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks.

Your printout is faint or has gaps.

Clean the print head; see Cleaning the Print Head for instructions.

The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see Replacing an Ink Cartridge.

Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting for your

paper; see Selecting Your Paper Type.

Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, load new paper face up.

Your printout is grainy.

Use a higher quality paper or select a higher Quality Type or Print Quality. See

Customizing Windows Print Settings, Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X) or

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x).

Align the print head. See Aligning the Print Head for instructions.

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Increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; see your software documentation.

Make sure the paper thickness lever is set to the correct position. See Envelopes

for instructions.

You see wrong or missing colors.

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Make sure Black Ink Only is off (Windows) or Color ink is selected (Macintosh), even when you’re printing black and white photographs.

Clean the print head; see Cleaning the Print Head for instructions.

The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see Replacing an Ink Cartridge.

Try turning off PhotoEnhance. Also check if you’re using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia.

Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh); see Printing With Macintosh OS X or

Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x.

Try changing the Gamma setting; see Customizing Windows Print Settings,

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X) or Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS

8.6 to 9.x).

Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system, such as ICM or ColorSync to get as close as

possible. See Customizing Windows Print Settings, Customizing Print Settings

(Mac OS X), or Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x).

Miscellaneous Printing Problems

You see incorrect characters.

Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and that it meets the requirements

listed in System Requirements.

Make sure your EPSON Stylus CX5400 is selected in your application, or as the

Windows default printer.

The image size or position is incorrect.

Make sure the paper and/or layout options are set correctly. Click the ?

or Help button on your printer settings window for more information.

The image is inverted, as if viewed in a mirror.

Turn off Mirror Image (Windows) or Flip Horizontal (Macintosh) in the printer software or the mirror setting in your application software.

Scan Quality Problems

Your scanned image is blurry or distorted.

■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass. If only part of the image is blurred, your document may be wrinkled or warped.

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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.

Make sure the document table glass is clean; see Cleaning the Stylus CX.

Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is not tilted or placed on an unstable or uneven surface.

Your image is too dark.

Try adjusting the brightness with your application software. Also check the brightness and contrast values of your monitor.

The dark area around film is perceived as white, altering the exposure of the scanning area and causing your scans to appear darker. Set the correct color by adjusting the border (marquee) so only your image is selected. Click Help in the

EPSON Scan window for details.

Change the Display Gamma setting and check the Destination setting in EPSON

Scan. Click Help in the EPSON Scan window for details.

Only part of the image is scanned.

The document table has non-readable areas around the edges. Reposition your

document into the readable area, as described in Placing Your Original

Document.

If you’re using Full Auto Mode, try using Home Mode. See Advanced Scanning

With EPSON Scan for instructions.

The image does not look the same as the original.

■ Your image and display settings may not be correct for your document type. Click

Help in the EPSON Scan window for details.

■ Your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors, so your printed colors can’t match your screen colors exactly. Try increasing your monitor’s color palette to view a greater range of colors.

The scanner doesn’t recognize your image type when scanning in Full Auto mode.

Try scanning the image again. If that doesn’t work, scan in Manual mode. See

Advanced Scanning With EPSON Scan for instructions.

The file size is too big.

Adjust your scan settings. Try selecting a lower resolution (dpi), saving the file in a different format, or scan only part of the image. 300 dpi is typically an adequate resolution for images that will be printed.

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The printed image is larger or smaller than the original size.

You have changed the resolution or scaled your image. The image size settings in your software determine the size of the printed image.

A dotted line appears in the image.

■ If this happens on both your screen and printout, clean the document table as

described in Cleaning the Stylus CX.

■ If the line is just on your printout, you may need to clean your print head, see

Cleaning the Print Head.

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Uninstalling Your Software

Windows XP or 2000

Windows Me or 98

Windows XP or 2000

1. Make sure your EPSON Stylus CX5400 is plugged in and connected to your computer.

2. In Windows XP, click Start , right-click My Computer , and click Properties .

In Windows 2000, right-click My Computer and click Properties .

3. Select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager .

4. Click the plus ( + ) sign next to Other devices or Imaging devices . If a question

( ?

) mark or an exclamation ( !

) mark appears next to the EPSON Stylus CX5400 name, right-click the name, and then select Uninstall .

5. Disconnect the USB cable from the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

6. Click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Smart Panel > Uninstall

EPSON Smart Panel and follow the instructions on the screen.

7. When the Smart Panel uninstall is complete, click Start > Control Panel

(Windows XP) or Start > Settings > Control Panel (Windows 2000).

Double-click Add/Remove Programs .

8. Choose EPSON Copy Utility , then click Add/Remove or Change/Remove and follow the instructions on the screen. When finished, repeat this step for each of the following:

■ EPSON Photo Print

EPSON Printer Software

EPSON Scan

■ ScanToWeb

9. Follow the installation steps on the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software.

Windows Me or 98

1. Disconnect the USB cable from the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

2. Click Start > Programs > EPSON Smart Panel > Uninstall EPSON Smart

Panel and follow the instructions on the screen.

3. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel . Double-click Add/Remove

Programs .

4. Choose EPSON Copy Utility , then click Add/Remove or Change/Remove and follow the instructions on the screen. When finished, repeat this step for each of the following:

■ EPSON Photo Print

EPSON Printer Software

EPSON Scan

EPSON USB Printer Devices

ScanToWeb

5. Follow the installation steps on the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software.

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Setting Up Network Printing

Windows XP and 2000

Windows Me and 98

Macintosh

Windows XP and 2000

This section tells you how to set up the EPSON Stylus CX5400 so that other computers on the network can print to it. (The scanning feature cannot be shared with other computers on the network.)

Note: This section is for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share the EPSON Stylus CX5400, consult your network administrator.

To install software programs in Windows 2000, it is necessary to log on as a user with administrative privileges (a user who belongs to the Administrators group).

To install software programs in Windows XP, it is necessary to log on with a

Computer Administrator account. You cannot install software programs if you log on as a Limited account user. After you install Windows XP, the user account is set as a Computer Administrator account.

The images that are provided in the following section pertain to Windows 2000.

First, you need to set up the EPSON Stylus CX5400 as a shared printer on the computer that it is directly connected to. Then, you must install the EPSON Stylus

CX5400 on each computer that will access it through the network.

Setting Up a Shared Printer

Follow the steps below to configure your computer to share the Stylus CX with other computers on a network.

1. Click Start > Control Panel or Start > Settings > Control Panel , then click

Printers or Printers and Faxes .

2. Right-click the icon for the EPSON Stylus CX5400, then click Sharing .

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3. Select Shared as or Share this printer , then type a name for the shared printer.

Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens in the shared printer name.

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If you want Windows XP or 2000 to automatically download printer drivers to computers that are running different versions of Windows, click Additional

Drivers and select the environment and the operating systems for the other computers. Click OK , then insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the folder for Windows Me or 98. Click OK to install the additional drivers.

4. Click OK , or click Close if you installed additional drivers.

Accessing a Network Printer

Follow the steps below to print to the EPSON Stylus CX5400 from other computers on a network.

Note: The EPSON Stylus CX5400 must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another

computer. For instructions, see Setting Up a Shared Printer.

1. Click Start > Control Panel or Start > Settings > Control Panel , then click

Printers or Printers and Faxes .

2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard opens.

3. Click Next .

4. Select Network printer , then click Next .

5. On the next screen, click Next .

6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the EPSON

Stylus CX5400. Then, click the icon for the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

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7. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: Depending on the operating system and the configuration of the computer to which the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is connected, the Add Printer Wizard may prompt you to install the printer driver from the printer software CD. In this case, click the Have Disk button and follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows Me and 98

This section tells you how to set up the EPSON Stylus CX5400 so that other computers on a network can print to it. (The scanning feature cannot be shared with other computers on the network.)

First, you need to set up the EPSON Stylus CX5400 as a shared printer on the computer that it is directly connected to. Then, you must install the EPSON Stylus

CX5400 on each computer that will access it through the network.

Note: This section describes how to use the EPSON Stylus CX5400 as a shared printer on a network. To connect it directly to a network without setting it up as a shared printer, consult your network administrator.

Setting Up a Shared Printer

Follow the steps below to configure your computer for printer sharing and to share the EPSON Stylus CX5400 with other computers on a network.

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel .

2. Double-click the Network icon.

3. Click the File and Print Sharing button.

4. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) check box and click OK .

5. In the Network dialog box, click OK .

Note: If a dialog box requesting the insertion of the Windows Me or 98 CD-ROM appears, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions.

If a dialog box requesting that you restart your computer appears, do so. Then, open the Printers folder, and continue from step 7.

6. In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon.

7. Right-click the icon for the EPSON Stylus CX5400, then click Share As .

8. Type a name for the shared printer, then click OK .

Accessing a Networked Printer

Follow the steps below to print to the EPSON Stylus CX5400 from other computers on a network.

Note: The EPSON Stylus CX5400 must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another

computer. For instructions, see Setting Up a Shared Printer.

1. Click Start > Settings > Printers .

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2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard opens.

3. Click Next .

4. Select Network printer , then click Next .

5. On the next screen, click Browse .

6. Double-click the icon of the computer that the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is directly connected to. Then, click the icon for the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

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7. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions.

Macintosh

This section tells you how to set up the EPSON Stylus CX5400 so that you can print to it on an AppleTalk ® network. By setting up the EPSON Stylus CX5400 as a shared printer, your local printer is connected to the network and can be used by other computers. (The scanning feature cannot be shared with other computers on the network.)

Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X.

First, you need to set up the EPSON Stylus CX5400 as a shared printer on the

Macintosh that it is directly connected to. Then, you must specify the network path to the EPSON Stylus CX5400 from each computer that will use it, and install the printer software on those computers.

Setting Up a Shared Printer

To share the EPSON Stylus CX5400 with other computers on an AppleTalk network, follow the steps below to configure the computer that it is directly connected to.

1. Turn on the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

2. Choose Chooser from the Apple ® menu and click the icon for the EPSON

Stylus CX5400. Then, select the port that the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is connected to.

3. Click the Setup button. The Printer Sharing Setup dialog box opens.

4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as necessary.

5. Click OK . The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser.

6. Close the Chooser.

Accessing a Networked Printer

Follow the steps in this section to access the EPSON Stylus CX5400 from other computers on the network.

1. Turn on the EPSON Stylus CX5400.

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2. Install the printer software from the EPSON Stylus CX5400 CD-ROM.

3. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu. Then, click the icon for the EPSON

Stylus CX5400 and select the shared EPSON Stylus CX5400 from the Select a printer port list.

Note: Only printers that are connected to your current AppleTalk zone are available.

4. If a password dialog box appears, enter the password for the EPSON Stylus

CX5400, then click OK .

5. Select the appropriate Background Printing radio button to turn background printing on or off.

6. Close the Chooser.

Where To Get Help

EPSON

Other Software Technical Support

EPSON

If you need help with the EPSON Stylus CX5400 or EPSON Scan, see the contact

information below. See Other Software Technical Support if you need help with

other software that came on your EPSON Stylus CX5400 CD-ROM.

EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table:

Service

World Wide

Web

Automated

Telephone

Services

Access

From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at

http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.

A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdvice SM

Express Code is 70465. Use this code to quickly select the EPSON

Stylus CX5400 in SoundAdvice.

To speak to a technical support representative, dial:

U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

Product name (EPSON Stylus CX5400)

Product serial number (located on the back)

■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase

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Computer configuration

Description of the problem

To get the best prints and copies, use genuine EPSON ink and paper. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper and accessories from your local retailer. Please call

(800) 463-7766 to locate a retailer near you.

Other Software Technical Support

Software

ArcSoft

PhotoImpression

ABBYY ® Fine

Reader ® Sprint

Telephone

EPSON Smart Panel (510) 445-8616

(510) 440-9901

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM ,

Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

(510) 226-6719

Fax Online and E-mail

(510) 445-8601 www.newsoftinc.com

[email protected]

(510) 440-1270 www.arcsoft.com/ techmain [email protected]

(510) 226-6069 www.abbyyusa.com

[email protected]

Specifications

Printing

Paper

Mechanical

Ink Cartridges

Scanning

Electrical

Environmental

Standards and Approvals

Interface Specifications

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Printing

Printing method

Nozzle configuration

Print resolution

Print direction

Control code

On-demand ink jet

Monochrome (black) 180 nozzles

Color (cyan, magenta, yellow), 177 nozzles (59 nozzles per color × 3)

Up to 5760 × 1440 dpi on various papers using Photo

RPM; see Customizing Windows Print Settings,

Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X), or Customizing

Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x).

Bidirectional with logic seeking

ESC/P ® raster

EPSON Remote

Paper

Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Single sheets

Size

Paper type

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches)

A5 (5.8 × 8.3 inches)

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Half-letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches)

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches)

Executive (7.3 × 10.5 inches)

Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by EPSON and various types of special media

0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) Thickness (for plain bond paper)

Weight (for plain bond paper)

17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)

Envelopes

Size

Paper type

Thickness

Weight

Ink Jet Cards

Size

Paper type

132 × 220 (5.2 × 8.7 inches)

No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches)

DL (4.3× 8.7 inches)

C6 (4.5 × 6.4 inches)

Plain bond paper, air mail

0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)

12 lb (45 g/m²) to 20 lb (75 g/m²)

A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches)

Special paper distributed by EPSON

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Ink Jet Transparencies

Size

Paper type

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Special paper distributed by EPSON

Photo Paper and Glossy Photo Paper

Size

Paper type

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

4 × 6 inches (101.6 × 152.4 mm)

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches)

Panoramic (8.3 × 23 inches)

Special paper distributed by EPSON

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Size

Paper type

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Special paper distributed by EPSON

Matte Paper Heavyweight, Double-Sided Matte, and

Archival Matte Paper

Size

Paper type

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

8 × 10 inches (203.2 × 254 mm)

Special paper distributed by EPSON

DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper

Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

4 × 6 inches (101.6 × 152.4 mm)

Special paper distributed by EPSON Paper type

Note: Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use paper under normal conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)

Humidity: 40 to 60% RH

Printable Area

Single sheets or cards

A

B-L B-R

C

Envelopes

A: top margin

B-L: left margin

B-R: right margin

Standard sheets

0.12” (3.0 mm)

0.12” (3.0 mm)

0.12” (3.0 mm)

Sheets copied with small margin setting

0.06” (1.5 mm)

0.06” (1.5 mm)

0.06” (1.5 mm)

Envelopes

0.12” (3.0 mm)

0.12” (3.0 mm)

0.12” (3.0 mm)

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C: bottom margin 0.12” (3.0 mm) 0.06” (1.5 mm) 0.78” (20 mm)

Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge left with the flap side down.

Depending on the type of paper, the print quality may deteriorate in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared.

Mechanical

Paper feed method

Paper path

Sheet feeder capacity

Dimensions

Weight

Friction

Sheet feeder, top feed

About 150 sheets at 24 lb (90 g/m²)

Width: 17.8 inches (453 mm)

Depth: 17.1 inches (434 mm)

Height: 10.0 inches (254 mm)

19.8 lb (9.0 kg) without the ink cartridges

Ink Cartridges

Black Ink Cartridge (T0321)

Color

Print capacity*

Temperature

Dimensions

Black

1240 pages/A4 (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi)

Storage:

–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Transit:

–22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Freezing:** 3.2 °F (–16 °C)

Width: 0.8 inches (22.0 mm)

Depth: 2.8 inches (71.2 mm)

Height: 2.6 inches (66.5 mm)

Cyan (T0422), Magenta (T0423), and Yellow (T0424) Ink

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Cartridges

Color

Print capacity*

Temperature

Dimensions

Cyan, magenta, or yellow

420 pages (A4, 360 dpi, 5% duty each color)

Storage:

–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Transit:

–22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Freezing:** –0.4 °F (–18 °C)

Width: 0.5 inches (12.7 mm)

Depth: 2.8 inches (71.2 mm)

Height: 2.6 inches (66.5 mm)

* The figure given is based upon continuous printing after ink cartridge replacement. The actual print capacity may vary, depending on how often you use the print head cleaning function and how often you turn this product on.

** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C).

Caution: EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges only.

Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to this product not covered by EPSON's warranties.

Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.

Do not refill the ink cartridges. This product calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip on the ink cartridge. Even if the cartridge is refilled, the amount of ink remaining will not be recalculated by the IC chip and the amount of ink available for use will not change.

Scanning

Scanner type

Photoelectric device

Effective pixels

Document size

Scanning resolution

Output resolution

Color separation

Image data

Gamma correction

Interface

Light source

Reliability

Lamp

Electrical

Input voltage range

Rated frequency range

Input frequency range

Rated current

Power consumption

Flatbed color image scanner

Color CCD line sensor

10,200 × 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi, 100%

8.5 × 11.7” (216 × 297 mm)

Letter or A4 size (reading area selectable with software)

1200 dpi (main)

2400 dpi (sub)

50 to 4800 dpi (adjustable in one-dpi increments), 7200 dpi, and 9600 dpi

RGB color filters on CCD

16 bits per pixel per color internal

8 bits per pixel per color external

User defined 2 level

USB

White cold cathode fluorescent lamp

30,000 cycles of carriage movements (main unit MCBF)

10,000-hour life

108 to 132V

50 to 60 Hz

49.5 to 60.5 Hz

0.5 A

Approx. 23 W (ISO10560 Letter pattern)

Approx. 6.0 W in sleep mode

Approx. 0.6 W in power-off mode

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Note: Check the label on the back of this product for the voltage information.

Environmental

Temperature

Humidity

Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

Storage: –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Operation: 20 to 80% RH

Storage in shipping container: 5 to 85% RH

(without condensation)

Standards and Approvals

Safety

EMC

UL 1950

CSA C22.2 No.950

FCC part 15 Subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 Class B

Interface Specifications

This product’s built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in the

Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1 and the Universal Serial Bus Device

Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1. This interface has the following characteristics:

Standard

Bit rate

Data encoding

Connector

Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1,

Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing

Devices Version 1.1

12 Mbps (full speed device)

NRZI

USB Series B

Recommended cable length

6.6 feet (2 meters)

System Requirements

Windows System Requirements

Macintosh System Requirements

Windows System Requirements

To use your EPSON Stylus CX5400 and its software, your system should have:

■ A Microsoft ® Windows ® compatible PC with a Pentium ® 300 MHz or better processor

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98

128MB RAM (256MB or more of RAM recommended)

VGA monitor or better with at least 256 colors

At least 200MB of free hard disk space (300MB or more recommended)

CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the software

Windows-compliant USB port and the USB cable that came with your EPSON

Stylus CX5400.

Macintosh System Requirements

To use your EPSON Stylus CX5400 and its software, your system should have:

An Apple ® iMac TM series, Power Macintosh ® G3 or G4, PowerBook, ® iBook, TM or eMac TM

Mac ® OS 8.6 through OS 9.x or OS X 10.2.x (Mac OS 9.1 or later recommended)

■ At least 128MB of available RAM (256MB or more recommended)

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At least 200MB of free hard disk space (300MB or more recommended)

VGA monitor or better with at least 256 colors

CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software

The USB cable that came with your Stylus CX.

Important Safety Instructions

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

LCD Panel Safety Instructions

Before using your EPSON Stylus CX5400, read and follow these safety instructions:

Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Stylus CX5400.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the Stylus CX5400 label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as air control systems or other high-load devices that regularly switch on and off.

Place the Stylus CX5400 near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement.

Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.

If you use an extension cord with the Stylus CX5400, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

Keep your Stylus CX5400 and computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units.

Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust.

Leave enough room around the Stylus CX5400 for sufficient ventilation.

Do not place the Stylus CX5400 near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight.

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Place the Stylus CX5400 on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Leave enough space in front of the Stylus CX5400 (at least 9 inches) so it doesn’t tip forward and fall off of the work surface.

Turn off and unplug the Stylus CX5400 before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on it.

Always turn the Stylus CX5400 off using the On button. Don’t turn off the power using a switch on a power strip or unplug the Stylus CX5400 until the

On light is off.

Do not block or cover openings in the Stylus CX5400 case or insert objects through the slots.

Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the Stylus CX5400 yourself.

Unplug the Stylus CX5400 and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or the case damaged; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Before transporting the Stylus CX5400, make sure the print head is capped in the far right position, the ink cartridges are in place, and the scanner is secured by the transportation lock.

This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash.

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the EPSON Stylus CX5200 from printing.

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

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 CX5400 or touch the cartridge during printing.

Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the

Stylus CX5400.

Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality.

Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them.

Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. Store each ink cartridge so that the bottom of its package faces down.

After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.

Do not remove or tear the label on an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.

Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could result in damage to the print head.

Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing.

If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the Stylus CX5400. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.

Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area.

LCD Panel Safety Instructions

Use only a dry soft cloth to clean the LCD display. Don’t use liquid or chemical cleaners.

If the LCD display is damaged, contact your dealer.

If LCD solution gets on your skin, wash it off thoroughly with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

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Legal Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Declaration of Conformity

ENERGY STAR Compliance

Copyright Notice

Trademarks

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.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with

this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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.

MS 3-13

3840 Kilroy Airport Way

Long Beach, CA 90806

Telephone: (562) 290-5254

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with

47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name:

Type of Product:

Model:

EPSON

Multifunction printer

C141A

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ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

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. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or

(excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON

CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO

EPSON CORPORATION.

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted

Materials

Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras, can be misused by improper copying or printing of copyrighted material.

While some countries’ laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain

circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.

EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers.

Trademarks

EPSON, EPSON Stylus, ESC/P, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and

EPSON Smart Panel is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

BorderFree and DURABrite are registered trademarks, RPM and PhotoEnhance are trademarks, and EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Copyright © 2003 by Epson America, Inc.

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