Epson Stylus CX5900 User Manual

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Maintenance
You can keep the operation of the product at its best 
by performing the procedures described in this 
chapter. Also, this section includes instructions on 
how to replace ink cartridges and transport the 
product.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
When an ink cartridge is low, the icon shown below 
is displayed in the upper-left corner of the LCD 
screen.
When printing or copying, a bar showing which ink 
cartridge is low is displayed next to the Ink Low icon.
When an ink...

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Ink cartridge precautions
wWarning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and 
water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 
If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor 
immediately.
■To avoid damaging the product, never move the 
print head by hand.
■When an ink cartridge is expended, you cannot 
continue copying or printing even if the other 
cartridges still contain ink.
■Leave the expended cartridge installed until you 
have...

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4. Remove the cartridge you need to replace. 
Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and 
lift it straight out. Dispose of it carefully.
cCaution:
Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not 
manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not 
covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain 
circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
5. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, 
shake it four or five times. Then remove it from 
the package.
cCaution:
Do...

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10. Close the scanner unit. 
11. Press the x Start button.
When the product begins charging, one of the 
following LCD screens is displayed.
This takes about one minute. When the ink 
charging finishes, it automatically returns to the 
Copy mode.
cCaution:
Do not turn off the product during ink charging as this will 
waste ink.
Checking and Cleaning the 
Print Head
If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are 
missing, or you see light or dark lines across the 
page, you may need to...

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Cleaning the print head
Follow these steps to clean the print head so it can 
deliver ink properly. Before cleaning the print head, 
run a nozzle check to see if the print head needs 
cleaning (&“Checking the print head” on page 22).
Note:
❏Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.
❏If a message on the LCD screen tells you that a cartridge is 
expended or low on ink, you cannot clean the print head. You 
must first replace the ink cartridge indicated...

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Cleaning This Product
To keep the operation of the product at its best, clean 
it periodically using the following procedure.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder.
3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust 
and dirt from the sheet feeder.
4. If the glass surface of the document table gets 
dirty, clean it with a soft, dry, clean cloth. If the 
glass surface is stained with grease or some other 
hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of 
glass...

Solving Problems25
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Solving Problems
If you have a problem with the product, check the messages on the LCD screen to diagnose what may be causing 
the problem.
You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 27 for troubleshooting suggestions on using the product 
without a computer. See the User’s Guide included in the software CD-ROM for help on using the product with a 
computer.
Error Messages
You can diagnose and solve most problems by checking the messages on the LCD screen. If you...

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An error occurred during 
photo pre-scanning.Check that the photo is placed correctly and try again (&“Placing 
Originals on the Document Table” on page 8).
Not enough ink to perform 
head cleaning.Replace with new ink cartridges (&“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on 
page 19).
There is a problem with the 
product.Turn the product off and then back on. If the error does not clear, 
contact your dealer (&“Contacting Customer Support” on page 
29).
Waste ink pad in the 
product is...

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Problems and Solutions
Check the solutions below if you are having 
problems using the product.
Setup problems
The product makes noise after you turn it on.
■Make sure the protective tape is not blocking the 
print head. After releasing the print head, turn 
off the power, wait a moment, then turn it back 
on.
The product makes noise after ink cartridge 
installation.
■When you install ink cartridges, the ink delivery 
system must be charged. Wait until charging is 
finished,...

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■Clean the print head (&“Checking the print 
head” on page 22).
■Make sure you select the correct paper type 
(&“Selecting Paper” on page 6).
■Make sure the printable (whiter or glossier) side 
of the paper is face-up.
■The ink cartridges may need replacing 
(&“Removing and installing ink cartridges” on 
page 20).
■Align the print head (&“Aligning the Print 
Head” on page 23).
■Clean the document table (&“Cleaning This 
Product” on page 24).
Your printout is blurry or smeared.
■Make...