Epson STYLUS RX500- Manuals

8 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using this product. When placing this product ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep this product away from direct sunlight, strong ...

Safety Instructions 9 When choosing a power source ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the label on the back of this product. ❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may cause fire or electric shock. ❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this pr...

10 Safety Instructions When handling ink cartridges ❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from its package. ❏ Keep the ink cartridge out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to handle it, or drink ink. ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink...

Safety Instructions 11 ❏ Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered into this product; this product has been dropped or the cover damaged; this product does not operate normally or exhibi...

12 Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel Control Panel Functions LCD panel The LCD panel shows the current status of this product and helps you make various settings. The upper left area of the LCD panel shows the result of pressing the A button, the upper right for the B , the lower left ...

14 Using the Control Panel Lights Adjusting the LCD panel density You can adjust the density of the LCD panel as follows. 1. Press the P On button to turn on this product. 2. Press the Setup Mode button to enter the Setup Mode. 3. Press the A or the l / r Select button repeatedly until 7.LCD Contras...

Copying 15 Copying This section describes how to make copies using the control panel. For information on making copies using a computer, see the Reference Guide . Note: When you make a copy using a control panel function, a moiré (cross-hatch) pattern may appear on your printout. To eliminate the mo...

16 Copying 4. You can change the copy layout if necessary (see “Copying in Various of Layouts” on page 21). Note: Be sure to change the copy layout first before changing the copy settings because all copy settings (paper type, print quality, number of copies, paper size) return to the default values...

20 Copying Placing a Document on the Document Table Note: Keep the document table clean. 1. Open the document cover. Place the original document facing down on the document table. Make sure that the document is properly aligned. c Caution: Never open the document cover beyond its limit by intention....

Copying 21 2. Make sure the reflective document mat is attached to the document cover. 3. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move. Note: ❏ To scan the document properly, close the document cover to prevent interference from the external light. ❏ Do not leave photographs on...

Copying 23 Copying without margins You can make a copy that covers the entire page of paper by using the BorderFree layout (see page 21 to select this layout). In the “BorderFree” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31). * indicates the default setting....

24 Copying Note: ❏ You cannot make a copy without margins if the reduce/enlarge value is outside the range of 25 to 400% when “Auto Fit Page” is selected. ❏ Because this layout enlarge the image to a size slightly larger than the paper size, the portion of the image that extends beyond the edge of t...

26 Copying Copying an image multiple times on one sheet You can make multiple copies of an image on a single sheet of paper by using “Repeat” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 21 to select this layout). You can select number of copied image from Auto, 4, 9 and 16. In the “Repeat” layout...

Copying 27 Making a poster You can make a poster size copy using the “Poster” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 21 to select this layout). In the “Poster” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31). * indicates the default setting. Note: ❏ You...

28 Copying Gluing the images together 1. Align the images. 2. Cut the crossover area, and then glue all the images together. w Warning: Be careful when using edged tools. Copying several pages on one sheet You can copy two or four original images on a single sheet of paper by using “2-up” or “4-up” ...

30 Copying Mirror copy You can copy a reversed image to print on Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper by using the “Mirror” layout (see “How to change the layout” on page 21 to select this layout). In the “Mirror” layout, you can change the following settings (see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 31). * ...

Copying 31 Changing Copy Setting In the Copy Mode, you can change the copy settings as you prefer, using the A , B , C , and D buttons. By pressing the Menu button when you are in the Copy Mode, you can adjust the following features as well. Button Copy setting Page to see A Paper type page 32 B Red...

32 Copying Saving and recalling copy settings You can save the current copy settings (except the number of copies) by pressing the l Select button and hold it for 3 seconds. To recall the settings you have saved, press the r Select button and hold it for 3 seconds. Note: To reset all settings and re...

Copying 33 Selecting the copy quality Press the C button repeatedly until the copy quality you want appears on the LCD panel. The options you can select are: Draft, Text, Photo, and Best. Reducing or enlarging copies automatically You can reduce or enlarge a copy automatically by selecting the size ...

34 Copying Selecting the paper size Select the appropriate size of the paper loaded on the sheet feeder as described below. Press the D button repeatedly until the appropriate paper size appears on the LCD panel. The paper size you can select are: A4, 10 × 15, 4" × 6", and A5. Note: When you...

Copying 35 Making copies lighter or darker This product allows you to adjust the copying density in nine steps. 1. Press the Menu button to enter the Copy Menu. 2. Press the C button or l / r Select button repeatedly until 2.Copy Density appears on the LCD panel. 3. Press the OK button. The LCD pane...

36 Copying 2. Press the C button or the l / r Select button repeatedly until 3.Optional Zoom appears on the LCD panel, and then press the OK button. The LCD panel is shown below. 3. Enter a value (%) for the copying size, using the numeric buttons (see “How to use the numeric buttons” on page 34) or...

Printing Directly from a Memory Card 37 Printing Directly from a Memory Card This product allows you to print photos directly from a memory card without using a computer. For information on printing from a computer, refer to the Reference Guide . Note: ❏ Before printing large jobs, try a single shee...

38 Printing Directly from a Memory Card Printing an Index Form 1. Load a memory card (see “Loading Memory Cards” on page 44). 2. Press the Memory Card Mode button to enter the Memory Card mode. Note: If the message No memory card. Operation Canceled. appears on the LCD panel, load a memory card prop...

Printing Directly from a Memory Card 39 Printing photos by filling in the Index Form 1. Print an Index Form (see “Printing an Index Form” on page 38). 2. On the Index Form, use a dark pen to fill in the circles underneath the photos that you want to print, and specify the paper type. See the example...

40 Printing Directly from a Memory Card 3. Press the A or the l / r Select button repeatedly until the LCD panel shows 3.One image , and then press the D or OK button. 4. Enter the desired photo number on the Index Form using the numeric buttons (see “How to use the numeric buttons” on page 34) or p...

42 Printing Directly from a Memory Card Printing All Photos on a Memory Card Using this feature, you can print all photos stored on a memory card. 1. Load a memory card (see “Loading Memory Cards” on page 44) and paper (see “Loading Paper” on page 16). 2. Press the Memory Card Mode button to enter t...

Printing Directly from a Memory Card 43 Printing with DPOF Functions DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is an industry-standard print file request format. This product conforms to DPOF version 1.10. DPOF lets you set photo numbers and the number of copies for photos stored on a digital camera, before...

44 Printing Directly from a Memory Card Loading Memory Cards Loadable memory card This product features three memory card slots. The types of memory cards loadable for each slot are shown below. * An adapter is required. Note: The method to use a memory card varies depending on its card type. Be sur...

Printing Directly from a Memory Card 45 Available image files You can use image files that meet the following requirements. * DCF stands for the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard, which is set by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). ** Supports...

Printing Directly from a Memory Card 47 5. If the images are stored on the memory card, the following message appears. Press the D or OK button. Ejecting memory cards 1. Make sure all the printing job is finished and the memory card light is not flashing. 2. Open the memory card slot cover. 3. Eject...

Printing Directly from a Memory Card 49 Adjusting Print Image and Printing with Additional Information Using this feature, you can adjust the quality of printouts. You can also include the following information in printouts: shooting date and time, and photo details (exposure time/shutter speed, F n...

54 Printing Directly from a Memory Card 8. Saturation This feature allows you to adjust the vividness of printouts. The default setting is Standard. 9. Date You can print the shooting date in the bottom right area of a printout. You can choose a date formatting style from the list below. The default...

Printing Directly from a Memory Card 55 10 . . . . Time You can print the shooting time in the bottom right area of a printout. You can choose a time formatting style from the list below (the example shows the case of printing a photo taken at 10:00 p.m.).The default setting is None. 11 . . . . Prin...

Printing Directly from a Memory Card 57 Canceling Printing To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. Note: Do not pull on the paper. The paper being copied will come out automatically to the output tray.

58 Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons This product allows you to scan images to a memory card, computer, or e-mail (available on a computer), and then edit them to meet your needs. To scan images to a computer or e-mail, see the Reference Guide . ...

60 Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons 6. Eject the memory card after printing is finished (see “Ejecting memory cards” on page 47). c Caution: Do not remove the memory card or turn off the product while printing or while the memory card light is flashing. Data on the memory card may be lost...

Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons 61 3. Press the Scan Mode button to enter the Scan Mode. 4. Press the A or the l / r Select button repeatedly until 2.To PC appears on the LCD panel, and then press the D or OK button. The original document is scanned to your computer and EPSON Smart Panel...

62 Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons 4. Press the A or the l / r Select button repeatedly until 3.To E-mail appears on the LCD panel, and then press the D or OK button. For details on further steps, see the Reference Guide . c Caution: Never open the scanner unit while scanning or copying;...

Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons 63 Loading slides and films You can scan 35 mm film strips and slides. Your document cover also functions as the Film Adapter. c Caution: Hold the film at its edges, or else use gloves. Touching the film surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or ot...

Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons 65 6. Close the document cover. Note: ❏ Make sure the document cover is completely closed; otherwise you cannot obtain proper colored images. ❏ A newton ring (ring-shaped stripes pattern) may appear in the scanned image. To remove the newton ring, set the ...

Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons 67 2. Place slides in the 35 mm slides holder, as shown below. Storing the film holder When not using the film holder, you can store it inside the document cover. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Slide the film holder into the document cover.

Replacing Ink Cartridges 69 Replacing Ink Cartridges This product monitors the amount of ink left in each cartridge, using an IC chip built into the cartridge. If it detects the ink is low or running out, it notifies you of the ink cartridge to replace, using a message on the LCD panel or your compu...

70 Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking the iiii nk level using the LCD panel 1. Make sure this product is on, and then press the Setup Mode button. 2. Press the A button repeatedly until 1.Ink levels appears on the LCD panel and then press the x Color button. The amount of ink appears. 3. If you want ...

72 Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge Follow the steps below to replace ink cartridges. Note: Before replacing an ink cartridge, read “Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement” on page 70 and “When handling ink cartridges” on page 10. 1. Make sure this product is on. 2. When the ink...

Maintenance and Transporting 77 Maintenance and Transporting Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printed image is unexpectedly faint or some dots in the printed image are missing, checking the print head nozzles helps you to identify the problem. Follow the steps below to check the ...

Maintenance and Transporting 79 Cleaning the Print Head If you find that the nozzle check result is unexpectedly faint or some dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. Note: ...

80 Maintenance and Transporting 4. When Head cleaning... disappears from the LCD panel, perform the nozzle check to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle. See “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 77. Note: ❏ If the print quality has not improved after repeating this pro...

Maintenance and Transporting 81 4. Press the A or l / r Select button repeatedly until 5.Head alignment appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color button. The alignment patterns are printed. 5. Look at the alignment patterns. Find the pair of vertical lines that is aligned in pattern #1, a...

84 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error Messages You can identify many common problems using the ! Error light and error messages on your Control Panel. If this product stops working and the ! Error light is on, use the following table of error messages to diagnose the problem, and then try the rec...

Troubleshooting 87 The Copied Image is Improperly Sized When Auto Fit Page is selected as the Reduce/Enlarge setting on the LCD panel and the border of the original document is white or very light, the size of the original might not be recognized correctly. This may cause the copied image to be impr...

88 Troubleshooting Clearing the Jammed Paper If paper is jammed inside this product, an error message appears on the LCD panel. You may be able to clear the jammed paper using the Control Panel. Follow the instructions below. 1. Press the x Color button to eject the jammed paper. If the jammed paper...

Contacting Customer Support 89 Contacting Customer Support Regional Customer Services If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer su...

90 Contacting Customer Support For users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland For users in the Middle East For users in Scandinavia For users in South Africa URL http://www.epson.co.uk Telephone (UK) 08701 637 766 (The Republic of Ireland) 01 679 9016 URL http://www.epson.com E-mail eps...

Contacting Customer Support 91 For user in France Support Technique EPSON France, 0 892 899 999 (0,34 E/minute) Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 9h00 à 20h00 sans interruption http://www.epson.fr/support/selfhelp/french.htm pour accéder à l' AIDE EN LIGNE. http://www.epson.fr/support/services/index.shtm...

92 Contacting Customer Support For users in Spain For users in Portugal URL http://www.epson.es E-mail [email protected] Telephone 902 40 41 42 Fax 93 582 15 16 URL http://www.epson.pt E-mail [email protected] Telephone 707 222 000 Fax 21 303 54 90

Product Information 93 Product Information Product Specifications Electrical 120V Model 220-240V Model Note: Check the label on the back of this product for the voltage information. Environmental Input voltage range 108 to 132V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption Approx. 21 W (ISO105...

94 Product Information Mechanical Printing Scanning Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry Sheet feeder capacity About 120 sheets at 64 g/m² (17 lb) paper Dimensions 456 mm × 439 mm × 256 mm (W × D × H, not including rubber feet and loading tray) Weight 9.8 kg (21.6 lb) without ink cartridges Printing ...

Product Information 95 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...

Product Information 99 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 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)Humi...