Epson Stylus CX6900F User Manual

							English
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................. 1
Copyright Notice.................................................................................. 2
Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions
Parts ....................................................................................................... 3
Control Panel Information ................................................................... 4
Control Panel Functions ...................................................................... 4
Faxing a Photo or Document
Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine ................................... 7
Setting Up Your Fax Features .............................................................. 7
Sending a Fax ..................................................................................... 12
Receiving Faxes.................................................................................. 14
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper .................................................................................. 15
Loading Paper .................................................................................... 15
Copying
Placing Originals on the Document Table ...................................... 17
Copying Documents ......................................................................... 17
Copying Photos .................................................................................. 18
Printing from a Memory Card
Handling a Memory Card ................................................................. 19
Printing Photos .................................................................................... 21
Selecting and Printing Photos Using an Index Sheet...................... 21
Printing from a Digital Camera
Digital Camera Requirements .......................................................... 24
Connecting and Printing ................................................................... 24
Maintenance
Replacing Ink Cartridges................................................................... 25
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head ......................................... 28
Aligning the Print Head...................................................................... 29
Cleaning This Product ........................................................................ 30
Transporting This Product................................................................... 30
Solving Problems
Error Messages .................................................................................... 31
Problems and Solutions ..................................................................... 32
Contacting Customer Support ......................................................... 34
Summary of Panel Settings......................................................................... 36
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
Telephone Equipment Safety 
Instructions
When using telephone equipment, you should 
always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the 
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, 
including the following:
■Do not use the product near water.
■Avoid using a telephone during an electrical 
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric 
shock from lightning.
■Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the 
vicinity of the leak.
For European users:
We, SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, hereby declare 
that this equipment, model C321A is in compliance 
with the essential requirements and other relevant 
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For use only in; UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, 
Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Luxemburg, Spain, 
Portugal, France, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Norway, 
Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Czech, Greece.
For the latest information on countries in which it 
can be used, visit the Epson Web site.
For New Zealand users:
General warning
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal 
equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted 
that the item complies with minimum conditions for 
connection to its network. It indicates no 
endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it 
provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides 
no assurance that any item will work correctly in all 
respects with another item of Telepermitte 
equipment of a different make or model, nor does it 
imply that any product is compatible with all of 
Telecoms network services.
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.
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, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate Memory 
Stick, and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are 
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film 
Co., Ltd.
SmartMedia™ is a registered trademark of Toshiba 
Corporation.
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.
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.
 
						

							Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions3
English
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
LINE port
EXT. port
 
						

							4Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions
Control Panel Information
You can make settings using buttons on the control panel. Some buttons and menu names on the control panel 
vary depending on the area you purchased the product.
Control Panel Functions
Buttons
ButtonFunction 
POnPress to turn the product on and off.
r[rCopy] Press to select the Copy mode.
100%
Copies:xx 100%Select this option to print your 
photo at the actual size.
o[Fit to Page]
Copies:xx FitPageSelect this option to reduce or 
enlarge the copied photo to fit the 
selected paper size.
C[CMemory Card] Press to select a memory card print option.
m[Print index]
1.Img:xx Prt IdxSelect this option to print an index 
sheet of the photos on your 
memory card.
i[Print from index]
2.Img:xx Scn IdxSelect this option to print the 
photos you selected on the index 
sheet.
f / DPOF 
[Print All/DPOF]
3.Img:xx All/DPOFSelect this option to print all the 
photos on a memory card or to 
print photos using the DPOF 
information stored on the memory 
card.
Numeric keypad
1234567890*#Use the numeric keypad to set the number of copies or prints, or 
to select menus. You can also use these buttons when you enter 
or edit speed dial entry names.
Paper Type / u, lPress to select the paper type you loaded in the sheet feeder.
Note:
In the Fax mode and Setup mode the paper type setting buttons 
are worked as up (u) and left (l) button.
Paper Size / d, rPress to select the paper type you loaded in the sheet feeder.
Note:
In the Fax mode and Setup mode the paper type setting buttons 
are worked as down (d) and right (r) button.
xStart D[xStart B&W] Press to copy in black and white.
xStart E
[xStart Color] / OKPress to copy in color. 
Note: 
This button becomes an OK button when you confirm the 
settings you have selected.
yStop [yCancel/Back] Press to stop printing, copying, or reset the settings you have 
made. The sheet being printed is ejected and the number of 
copies is reset.
xx indicates the number of copies you selected. 
Icon panel
Text panel
 
						

							Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions5
English
F[FSetup] Press to run maintenance programs or adjust miscellaneous 
settings.
Note:
In the Fax mode, press this button to use Speed Dial or make 
settings on Fax mode.
[Fax] Press to enter the Fax mode.
[Send/Rec.Fax]
Enter fax number or 
press SetupSelect this option to send or 
receive fax data. 
[Fax Resolution]
1.ResolutionSelect this option to change the 
resolution for fax data you are 
sending or receiving.
[Fax Contrast]
2.ContrastSelect this option to change the 
contrast for fax data you are 
sending or receiving.
[Auto Answer] Press to set Auto Answer to On or Off.
[Redial/Pause] Press to see the last phone number you dialed. 
ButtonFunction 
 
						

							6Guide to Parts and Control Panel Functions
LCD screen
The screen displays settings that you can change 
with the buttons. When the message is longer than 
the LCD screen, the message is scrolled 
automatically except for menu numbers. You can 
follow the instructions on the LCD screen to replace 
the ink cartridge or see the ink cartridge status and so 
on.
Note:
The xx in some of the LCD screen shots in this guide indicate 
numbers you have selected.
Changing a different control panel 
language
If you want to change the language you have 
selected, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the product is turned on. Then press 
the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until you 
see this screen.
2. Press the F[FSetup] button.
3. Press the u or d button, or press the 7 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 7.Language.
4. Press the xOK button. You see the language you 
are currently using on the LCD screen.
5. Press the u or d button as necessary to select 
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, 
Portuguese, Dutch, and Russian. 
6. Press the xOK button.
7. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Adjusting date and time
When you want to adjust date or time you have set, 
follow these steps:
1. Press the   [Fax] button. The   [Fax] 
button lights up and you see this screen.
2. Press the F[FSetup] button.3. Press the uord button, or press the 6 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 6.Header & Time.
4. Press the xOK button. You see this screen.
5. Press the uord button, or press the 2 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 2.Date/Time.
6. Press the xOK button. You see the date you 
have set.
7. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to change 
the date.
8. Press the xOK button. You see the time you 
have set.
9. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to adjust 
the time in a 24-hour format.
10. Press the xOK button. You return to 
2.Date/Time.
Note:
If you need to set daylight saving time, see Selecting 
Daylight time below.
11. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Selecting Daylight time
1. Press the u or d button, or press the 4 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 4.Daylight time: 
On/Off.
2. Press the xOK button.
3. Press the u or d button to select Daylight time: 
On or Daylight time: Off.
4. Press the xOK button. You return to 4.Daylight 
time: On/Off.
5. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
18:30          Y
7.Language
English
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
6.Header & Time
1.Fax Header Set
2.Date/Time
06:11:01
18:30
4.Daylight time:
 
						

							Faxing a Photo or Document7
English
Faxing a Photo or Document
This product lets you send faxes by entering fax 
numbers or selecting entries from a speed dial list. 
You can customize the fax header information, and 
select various report printing and send/receive 
settings. You can also set up the product to 
automatically receive faxes or select to receive them 
only when you have confirmed that you are 
receiving a fax.
Connecting a Phone or 
Answering Machine
If you are connecting the product to a phone line, and 
connecting a telephone or answering machine to the 
same phone line so you can use them to pick up voice 
calls, follow these steps:
1. Connect the phone cable leading from the wall 
jack to the LINE port. 
2. Connect one end of another phone cable to 
the telephone or answering machine.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the EXT. 
port on the back of the product.
You also need to set up the product to receive faxes 
manually (&“Receiving Faxes” on page 14).
Setting Up Your Fax 
Features
Before sending or receiving faxes, you may want to 
create a fax header, select your fax preferences, and 
set up a speed dial list of frequently used fax 
numbers. 
Checking your selected region
You need to make the correct region setting for the 
product. Make sure you select the region where you 
are using the product.
1. Make sure the product is turned on. Then press 
the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until you 
see this screen.
2. Press the F[FSetup] button.
3. Use the u or d button, or press the 8 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 8.Region.
4. Press the xOK button. You see the region you 
have selected.
5. If you need to change the region, use the uord 
button to select your region.
6. Press the xOK button.
7. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
18:30          Y
8.Region 
UK
 
						

							8Faxing a Photo or Document
Creating header information
Before sending or receiving faxes, you can create a 
fax header by adding information such as a phone 
number or name.
Entering your header information
1. Press  [Fax] button once to enter Fax 
mode. The   [Fax] button lights up and 
you see this screen.
2. Press the F[FSetup] button.
3. Press the u or d button, or press the 6 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 6.Header & Time.
4. Press the xOK button. You see this screen.
5. Press the xOK button again. The display goes 
blank except for the cursor (_).
6. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter up 
to 28 digits of header information. Use the 
number keys to enter the letters A to Z (in 
uppercase or lowercase), the numbers 0 to 9, and 
various symbols. 
Press a key repeatedly to display first the 
numbers and symbols (if available), then the 
uppercase and lowercase letters, as indicated on 
the key. Then wait a moment or press the 
rbutton to move to the next character space. 
When you are finished, wait a moment or press 
the 
rbutton to move to a blank space.
Note:
If you need to change a character to the left, press the 
lbutton to delete the character and re-enter it. Press the 
rbutton if you need to move the cursor to the right.
7. Press the xOK button. You return to 1.Fax 
Header Setup.
8. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Setting up date and time
If you have not set date or time yet, or if you want to 
change the setting, you can set or change date and 
time using Setup mode (&“Adjusting date and 
time” on page 6).
Setting up your phone number
1. Press the   [Fax] button once to enter Fax 
mode. The   [Fax] button lights up and 
you see this screen.
2. Press the F[FSetup] button.
3. Press the uord button, or press the 6 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 6.Header & Time.
4. Press the xOK button. You see this screen.
5. Press the uord button, or press the 3 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 3.Your Phone 
Number.
6. Press the xOK button. You see Phone Number: 
on the LCD screen.
7. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter 
your fax number, up to a maximum of 20 
characters.
8. Press the xOK button. You return to 3.Your 
Phone Number.
9. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
6.Header & Time
1.Fax Header Set
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
6.Header & Time
1.Fax Header Set
3.Your Phone Num
Phone Number: