Epson Stylus CX5900 User Manual

							English
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................. 1
Copyright Notice ................................................................................. 2
Control Panel Information ................................................................... 2
Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions
Parts ....................................................................................................... 3
Control Panel Functions ...................................................................... 4
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper .................................................................................... 6
Loading Paper...................................................................................... 6
Copying
Placing Originals on the Document Table ........................................ 8
Copying Documents ........................................................................... 8
Copying Photos .................................................................................. 10
Printing from a Memory Card
Handling a Memory Card ................................................................. 12
Printing Photos .................................................................................... 14
Selecting and Printing Photos Using an Index Sheet...................... 16
Printing from a Digital Camera
Digital Camera Requirements .......................................................... 18
Connecting and Printing................................................................... 18
Maintenance
Replacing Ink Cartridges................................................................... 19
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head ......................................... 22
Aligning the Print Head ..................................................................... 23
Cleaning This Product ........................................................................ 24
Transporting This Product................................................................... 24
Solving Problems
Error Messages .................................................................................... 25
Problems and Solutions ..................................................................... 27
Contacting Customer Support ......................................................... 29
Panel Icon List.................................................................................................. 30
User’s Guide
– for use without a computer – 
 
						

							Where to Find Information
Paper manuals
Start Here
Be sure to read this sheet first.
This sheet tells you how to set up the product and install the software. It 
also includes instructions on loading paper and placing originals.
(this book)
Users Guide -for use without a computer-
This book contains information on how to use the product without 
connecting your computer, such as instructions on copying and printing 
from a memory card.
If you have problems using the product, see the Solving Problems chapter 
in this book. 
Online manuals
Users Guide
This guide provides instructions for printing and scanning from your 
computer and information on the software.
This guide is included on the software CD-ROM and installed 
automatically when you installed the software. To read this guide, 
double-click the icon on your desktop.
Online help
Online help is built in each application included on the software 
CD-ROM. It provides detailed information on the application.
 
						

							Introduction1
English
Introduction
Important Safety 
Instructions
Before using this product, read and follow these 
safety instructions:
■Use only the power cord that comes with the 
product. Use of another cord may cause fire or 
shock. Do not use the cord with any other 
equipment.
■Make sure the power cord meets all relevant 
local safety standards.
■Use only the type of power source indicated on 
the label.
■Place the product near a wall outlet where the 
power cord can be easily unplugged.
■Do not let the power cord become damaged or 
frayed.
■If you use an extension cord with the product, 
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 locations that are subject to rapid changes 
in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or 
dust.
■Leave enough room around the product for 
sufficient ventilation. Do not block or cover 
openings in the case or insert objects through the 
slots.
■Do not place the product near a radiator or 
heating vent or in direct sunlight.
■Place the product 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. 
■Make sure the back of the product is at least 
10 cm away from the wall.
■Do not open the scanner unit while copying, 
printing, or scanning.
■Do not spill liquid on the product.
■Do not use aerosol products that contain 
flammable gases inside or around the product. 
Doing so may cause fire.■Except as specifically explained in your 
documentation, do not attempt to service the 
product yourself.
■Unplug the product 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.
■When storing or transporting the product, do not 
tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; 
otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges.
■Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing 
the scanner unit.
Ink cartridge safety instructions
■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. If you still have 
discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor 
immediately.
■Do not put your hand inside the product or 
touch any cartridges during printing.
■Install a new ink cartridge immediately after you 
remove an expended cartridge. Leaving 
cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print 
head and may prevent the product from 
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 
product. 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.
 
						

							2Introduction
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Follow these guidelines as you read your 
instructions:
Copyright Notice
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 product. Epson is not 
responsible for any use of this information as applied 
to other printers.
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 the 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 Corporations 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.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for 
any damage resulting from electromagnetic 
interference that occurs from the use of any interface 
cables other than those designated as Epson 
Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
EPSON
® is a registered trademark and EPSON 
STYLUS™ and Exceed Your Vision are trademarks 
of Seiko Epson Corporation.
USB DIRECT-PRINT™ and the USB DIRECT-PRINT 
logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. 
Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson Corporation. All 
rights reserved.
DPOF™ is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman 
Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.SDHC™ is a trademark.
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick 
PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film 
Co., Ltd.
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 © 2006 Seiko Epson Corporation. All 
rights reserved.
Control Panel Information
Some displays on the control panel and LCD screen 
vary depending on the area you purchased the 
product.
Control panel
LCD display
wWarning:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCaution:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important information about the product.
Tip:
Tips contain hints for using the product.
Icon display Text display
Icons  only  are displayed. A text message or text with icons 
is displayed.
Icon panel Text panel
 
						

							Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions3
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Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions
Parts
AC inletUSB port document cover
memory card 
slot cover
control 
panel
external interface 
USB port
document table
paper support
output trayoutput tray 
extension edge guide
memory card slotfeeder guard sheet feeder
paper support extension
cartridge cover scanner unit
paper thickness lever
LCD 
screen
memory card light
 
						

							4Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions
Control Panel Functions
Buttons
ButtonFunction
r CopyPress to select the copy mode.
100% Select this option to print your 
photo at the actual size.
o [Fit to Page] Select this option to reduce or 
enlarge the copied photo to fit the 
selected paper size.
4-way scrolll rPress to select the photo you want 
to print, to select color or 
black-and-white copy, or to select 
the setup and utility functions.
u dPress to select the number of 
copies or to select the numbers 
when using the Head Alignment 
Utility.
F [Setup/Utilities] Press to run maintenance programs or adjust miscellaneous settings.
Paper Type Press to select the paper type you loaded in the sheet feeder.
g [Photo Paper] Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 
Glossy Photo Paper, Ultra Glossy 
Photo Paper
h [Matte Paper] Matte Paper - Heavyweight
l [Plain Paper] Plain paper, Bright White Ink Jet 
Paper, Premium Ink Jet Plain 
Paper
P OnPress to turn the product on and off.
C Memory CardPress to select a memory card print option.
j [Select Photo] Select this option to choose the 
photos you want to print.
e / f [Print All / PictBridge] Select this option to print all the 
photos on a memory card, to print 
photos using the DPOF information 
stored on the memory card, or to 
print photos directly from a digital 
camera.
m [Print Index Sheet] Select this option to print an index 
sheet of the photos on your 
memory card.
i [Print from Index Sheet] Select this option to print the 
photos you selected on the index 
sheet.
 PhotoPress to copy from photos. You can copy them as they are or with color 
restoration.
Paper Size Press to select the size of the paper loaded in the sheet feeder. You can 
select 10 × 15/4” × 6”, 13 × 18/5” × 7” or A4.
y Stop/ClearPress to stop printing, copying, or reset the settings you have made. The 
sheet being printed is ejected and the number of copies is reset.
x StartPress to start printing, copying, or confirm the settings you have selected.Icon panel
Text panel
 
						

							Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions5
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LCD Screen
The screen displays a preview of the selected photos, 
or displays settings that you can change with the 
buttons.
Low power mode
If the product is inactive for 13 minutes, the LCD 
screen turns black and all lights, except the On light, 
go out to save energy.
Press any button (except P On) to return the screen 
to its previous state.
Changing LCD contrast
If you want to change LCD contrast, follow these 
steps.
1. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to enter the 
setup mode. Use the l or r button to select 
Photo Viewer Adjustment.
2. Press the x Start button.
3. Use the u or d button to select the LCD contrast. 
You can choose from - 2 to + 2.
4. Press the x Start button again to confirm your 
selection.
5. Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to return to 
the previous mode.
Changing LCD display for text display 
users only
There are two types of LCD display settings. Follow 
these steps to change your display setting.
1. Press the Setup/Utilities button to enter the 
setup mode. Use the l or r button to select 
Display.
2. Press the x Start button.
3. Use the u or d button to select the options.
4. Press the x Start button to confirm your 
selection.
5. Press the Setup/Utilities button to return to the 
previous mode.
Icon display Text display
darker brighter
SettingsDescription
Pictographic: 
(Icon display)
Icons only are displayed 
on the LCD screen.
English: (Text display)
Icons and text are 
displayed on the LCD 
screen.
 
						

							6Handling Paper
Handling Paper
Epson offers an extensive line of special papers that 
provide outstanding results when used with Epson 
printers and ink. The type of paper you choose 
affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to 
select the correct paper for your job. 
Selecting Paper
If you are just making a copy or printing a rough 
draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for 
the best results, you will want to use one of Epson’s 
special ink jet papers designed for the product.
Before printing, you need to select the correct Paper 
Type setting on the control panel. This important 
setting determines how the ink is applied to the 
paper.
Choose from these paper types and settings:
* You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m2.
Note:
The availability of special media varies by location.
Loading Paper
1. Open and extend the paper support.
2. Open the output tray and slide out the 
extensions.
3. Flip the feeder guard forward.
Paper TypeSizePaper 
Type 
SettingLoading 
Capacity
Plain paper* A4 Plain paper 12 mm
Bright White 
Ink Jet PaperA4 Plain paper 80 sheets
Premium Ink 
Jet Plain 
PaperA4 Plain paper 100 sheets
Premium 
Glossy Photo 
Paper10×15 cm 
(4×6 in.), 
13×18 cm 
(5×7 in.),
A4Photo paper 20 sheets
Premium 
Semigloss 
Photo Paper10×15 cm
(4×6 in.), 
A4Photo paper 20 sheets
Glossy Photo 
Paper10×15 cm 
(4×6 in.), 
13×18 cm 
(5×7 in.),
A4Photo paper 20 sheets
Ultra Glossy 
Photo Paper10×15 cm 
(4×6 in.), 
13×18 cm 
(5×7 in.),
A4Photo paper 20 sheets
Matte Paper 
-HeavyweightA4 Matte Paper 20 sheets
 
						

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4. Set the paper as shown in the following 
illustrations.
5. Flip the feeder guard back.Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set 
down to the mposition.
Note:
Make sure you do not load more than the recommended 
number of sheets. Check the Paper Type setting before 
printing to make sure it matches the type of paper you have 
loaded (&“Selecting Paper” on page 6).
The printable 
side is often 
whiter or 
brighter than 
the other side.
make sure it 
fits under the 
arrow inside 
the left edge 
guideplace behind 
the tabs
10×15 cm (4×6 in.) and 13×18 cm (5×7 in.)
A4
The LCD screen indicates that the lever 
has been moved and the m or ^ position 
has been changed.
 
						

							8Copying
Copying
You can copy documents and photos without a 
computer.
Note the following when copying:
■The copied image may not be exactly the same 
size as the original.
■Depending on the type of paper used, print 
quality may decline in the top and bottom areas 
of the printout, or these areas may be smeared.
■If you see a low ink   icon while you are 
copying, you can either continue copying until 
the ink is expended, or stop and replace the 
cartridge.
■Keep the document table clean.
■Make sure the document or photo is flat against 
the document table; otherwise, the copy will be 
out of focus.
■Do not pull out paper that is being printed; it will 
be ejected automatically.
Placing Originals on the 
Document Table
1. Open the document cover and place your 
original face-down on the document table, in the 
upper left corner.2. Close the cover gently so you do not move the 
original.
cCaution:
Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and 
do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
If you need to copy a thick or large document, you 
can remove the document cover. Just open it and pull 
it straight up.
If you need to press the document flat while you 
copy it, do not press too hard and be careful not to 
move it.
When you are done, replace the document cover by 
inserting the tabs back into the slots.
Copying Documents
Tip:
Plain photocopier paper works well for making everyday copies. 
For crisper text and more vivid colors, try one of the special Epson 
papers (&“Selecting Paper” on page 6).