Epson Stylus CX6900F User Manual

							Faxing a Photo or Document9
English
Selecting the paper size
Before you receive a fax, be sure to load plain paper 
and set the Paper Size setting to the size of paper you 
have loaded. Also make sure the Automatic 
Reduction setting is set to receive faxes in the desired 
size (&“Selecting send/receive settings” on page 9).
Selecting send/receive settings
This product is set up to send and receive faxes using 
the default settings below.To change the fax settings listed above, follow these 
steps:
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. You see this 
screen.
3. If you need to change the Paper Size, Automatic 
Reduction, or Last Transmission Report settings, 
press the u or d button, or press the 4 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 4.Scan & Print Setup.
4. Press the xOK button. You see this screen.
5. Press the u or d button, or press the 3, 4, or 5 key 
on the numeric keypad, to display one of these 
options:
■3.Paper Size
■4.Automatic Reduction
■5.Last Transmission Report
Then press the xOK button.
6. Press the u or d button until the setting option 
you want is displayed, then press the xOK 
button to select it.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to change any other settings. 
When you are finished, press the yStop 
[yCancel/Back] button to until you return to 
the first screen.
8. If you need to change the Dial Mode, DRD, ECM, 
V.34, or Rings to Answer settings, repeat steps 1 
and 2, then press the u or d button, or press the 
5 key on the numeric keypad, to select 
5.Communication.
9. Press the xOK button. You see this screen.
Setting and 
OptionsDescription
Paper SizeIndicates the size of the paper loaded 
in the product for printing received 
faxes.
Automatic 
ReductionIndicates whether large received 
faxes are reduced in size to fit on the 
selected Paper Size or printed at their 
original size on multiple sheets.
Last Transmission 
ReportIndicates whether or when the 
product prints a report for outgoing 
faxes. Select Off to turn off report 
printing, Select On Error to print 
reports only when an error occurs, or 
select On Send to print reports for 
every fax you send.
Dial ModeIndicates the type of phone system to 
which you have connected the 
product. 
DRDIndicates the type of answer ring 
pattern you want to use to receive 
faxes. You must have set up your 
phone system to use different ring 
patterns to select an option other than 
All.
ECM: On/OffIndicates whether you use Error 
Correction Mode to automatically 
request retransmission of fax data 
that is received with detected errors.
V.34: On/OffIndicates the speed at which you 
transmit faxes. 
On is 33.6 Kbps and Off 14.4 Kbps.
Rings to AnswerIndicates the number of rings that 
must occur before the product 
automatically receives a fax.
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
4.Scan & Print S
1.Resolution
5.Communication
1.Dial Mode: Ton
 
						

							10Faxing a Photo or Document
10. To change the Dial Mode setting, press the xOK 
button and go to step 11.
To change another Communication setting, press 
the u or d button, or press the 2, 3, 4, or 5 key on 
the numeric keypad, to display one of these 
options:
■2.DRD
■3.ECM
■4.V.34
■5.Rings to Answer
Then press the xOK button.
11. Press the u or d button until the setting option 
you want is displayed, then press the xOK 
button to select it.
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 to change any other 
settings. When you are finished, press the yStop 
[yCancel/Back] button until you return to the 
first screen.
Setting up your speed dial list
You can create a speed dial list of up to 60 fax 
numbers so you can quickly select them for faxing. 
You can also add names to identify the recipients and 
print the speed dial list.
Creating a new speed dial list
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. You see this 
screen.
3. Press the u or d button, or press the 3 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 3.Speed Dial Setup.
4. Press the xOK button. You see this screen.
5. Press the xOK button again. You see this screen.6. Press the xOK button again. The screen displays 
Telephone Number:.
7. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter 
the fax number of the first speed dial entry. You 
can enter the numbers 0 to 9, and the characters * 
and #; up to a maximum of 64 characters.
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.
8. Press the xOK button again. The screen displays 
Name:.
9. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter a 
name for the speed dial entry (up to 30 
characters). 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 the first 
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.
10. Press the xOK button. You return to 1.Add 
Entry.
11. Press the xOK button. You see a screen, 
indicating the next available speed dial entry 
number.
12. If you want to add another speed dial entry, 
repeat steps 6 through 10. 
When you are finished, press the yStop 
[yCancel/Back] button to return to the first 
screen.Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
3.Speed Dial Set
1.Add Entry
[01]
1234567890
Main Office
[02]
 
						

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Editing a speed dial entry
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. You see this 
screen.
3. Press the uord button, or press the 3 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 3.Speed Dial Setup.
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.Edit Entry.
6. Press the xOK button. You see the first speed 
dial entry number and name displayed.
7. Press the uord button to select the entry you 
want to change and press the xOK button.
8. The screen displays Telephone Number:. Then 
press the xOK button.
9. The phone number for the selected entry is 
displayed. Press the r button to move to the 
digits you want to edit. Press the number keys to 
enter new numbers or press the l button to 
delete digits to the left.
When you are finished, press the xOK button.
10. The screen displays Name:. Then press the 
xOK button.
11. The name for the selected entry is displayed. Edit 
the name the same way as in step 9. When you 
are finished, press the xOK button. You return 
to 2.Edit Entry.
12. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Deleting a speed dial entry
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. You see this 
screen.
3. Press the uord button, or press the 3 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 3.Speed Dial Setup.
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.Delete Entry.
6. Press the xOK button. You see the first speed 
dial entry number and name displayed.
7. Press the uord button to select the entry you 
want to delete and press the xOK button.
8. You see the confirmation message. Press the 
1key (for Yes) to delete the entry, or press the 
2key (for No) to cancel. You return to 3.Delete 
Entry.
9. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Printing your speed dial list
1. Load A4-size plain paper (&page 15).
2. Press the   [Fax] button once to enter Fax 
mode. The   [Fax] button lights up and 
you see this screen.
3. Press the F[FSetup] button. You see this 
screen.
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
3.Speed Dial Set
1.Add Entry
2.Edit Entry
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
3.Speed Dial Set
1.Add Entry
3.Delete Entry
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
 
						

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4. Press the u or d button, or press the 2 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 2.Print Report.
5. Press the xOK button. You see this screen.
6. Press the xOK button to print the speed dial list.
Note:
To print other kinds of reports, see Printing reports in the next 
section.
7. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Printing reports
1. Load A4-size plain paper (&page 15).
2. Press the   [Fax] button once to enter Fax 
mode. The   [Fax] button lights up and 
you see this screen.
3. Press the F[FSetup] button. You see this 
screen.
4. Press the uord button, or the 2 key on the 
numeric keypad, to select 2.Print Report.
5. Press the xOK button.
6. Press the uord button, press the 2, 3,or 4 key on 
the numeric keypad, to display one of these 
options:
■2.Fax Log
■3.Last Transmission
■4.Reprint Faxes in Memory
7. Press the xOK button to print the report you 
select.
8. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Sending a Fax
Before you fax, place your original document or 
photo on the document table (&“Placing Originals 
on the Document Table” on page 17). Then send your 
fax by manually entering a fax number, redialing the 
previous fax number, or selecting an entry from your 
speed dial list.
Manually entering or redialing a fax 
number
1. Press the  [Fax] button once to enter Fax 
mode. The   [Fax] button lights up and 
you see this screen.
2. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter 
the fax number. You can enter the numbers 0 to 9 
and the characters * and #; up to a maximum of 
64 characters.
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.
If you want to redial the last fax number you 
used, press the  [Redial/Pause] button 
instead of entering a fax number. The last fax 
number or the speed dial entry name is 
displayed on the LCD screen.
3. Press the xStart D[xStart B&W] or the 
xStartE [xStart Color] button.
Note:
❏If the recipients fax machine prints only in black and 
white, your fax data is automatically sent in black and 
white even if you press the xStart E[xStart Color] 
button.
❏If you need to cancel faxing at any time, press the yStop 
[yCancel/Back] button.
4. After your original is scanned, you see this 
screen.
If you do not need to fax another page, press the 
2key (for No). The product dials the fax number 
and faxes your document.
Note:
If the fax number is busy or there is some other connection 
problem, you see an error message and the product returns 
to the first fax mode screen. The product redials the number 
after one minute. Wait for the redial, or check your connection 
and settings and try faxing again.
2.Print Report
1.Speed Dial Lis
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
2.Print Report
Enter fax number
1234567890
Send another pag 
 
						

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If you need to fax another page, press the 1key 
(for Yes). Open the document cover, remove 
your first original, place your next original, and 
close the document cover. Then press the xOK 
button to fax the next page. Repeat this step to 
fax all the necessary pages.
Note:
If you are sending a color fax, or a large document that fills up 
the memory area, the product scans and faxes one page at a 
time. It then asks if you want to send another page. The fax 
connection stays open until you are finished.
Speed dialing a fax 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. You see this 
screen.
3. Press the xOK button. You see the first speed 
dial entry name or number from your list 
displayed. 
4. To fax to the first speed dial entry, press the 
xOK button. Then go to step 5.
To select a different speed dial entry, press the u 
or d button to display the entry, or press the 
number key that corresponds to the speed dial 
entry number. Press the xOK button, then go to 
step 5.
5. Press the xStart D[xStart B&W] or the 
xStartE [xStart Color] button.
Note:
❏If the recipients fax machine prints only in black and 
white, your fax data is automatically sent in black and 
white even if you press the xStart E[xStart Color] 
button.
❏If you need to cancel faxing at any time, press the yStop 
[yCancel/Back] button.
6. After your original is scanned, you see this 
screen.
If you do not need to fax another page, press the 
2key (for No). The product dials the fax number 
and faxes your document.
Note:
If the fax number is busy or there is some other connection 
problem, you see an error message and the product returns 
to the first fax mode screen. The product redials the number 
after one minute. Wait for the redial, or check your connection 
and settings and try faxing again.
If you need to fax another page, press the 1key 
(for Yes). Open the document cover, remove 
your first original, place your next original, and 
close the document cover. Then press the xOK 
button to fax the next page. Repeat this step to 
fax all the necessary pages.
Note:
If you are sending a color fax, or a large document that fills up 
the memory area, the product scans and faxes one page at a 
time. It then asks if you want to send another page. The fax 
connection stays open until you are finished.
Sending faxes from the connected 
phone
If your phone is connected to the product, you can 
send fax data after the connection is made.
1. Press the   [Fax] button once to enter Fax 
mode. The   [Fax] button lights up and 
you see this screen.
2. Place your original document or photo on the 
document table (&“Placing Originals on the 
Document Table” on page 17).
3. Dial a number from the phone connected to the 
product.
4. Press the xStart D[xStart B&W] or the 
xStartE [xStart Color] button when the 
connection is made and you hear a sound to tell 
you the recipient is ready to receive your data.
Note:
If the recipients fax machine prints only in black and white, 
your fax data is automatically sent in black and white even if 
you press the xStart E[xStart Color] button.
5. After your original is scanned, you see Send 
another page? 1:Y 2:N. Press the 1 (for Yes) if 
you need to fax another page. If you do not need 
to fax another page, press the 2 key (for No). The 
product faxes your document.
Note:
If you need to cancel faxing at any time, press the yStop 
[yCancel/Back] button.
Enter fax number
1.Select Speed D
Send another pag 
Enter fax number
 
						

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Setting or adjusting resolution and 
contrast
If you want to set or adjust resolution, follow the 
steps below.
1. Press the   [Fax] button until you see this 
screen.
2. Press the xOK button. 
3. Press the uord button to select resolution.
4. Press the xOK button. You return to 
1.Resolution.
5. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
If you want to set or adjust contrast, follow the steps 
below.
1. Press the   [Fax] button until you see this 
screen.
2. Press the xOK button. 
3. Press the uord button to select contrast.
4. Press the xOK button. You return to 2.Contrast.
5. Press the yStop [yCancel/Back] button until 
you return to the first screen.
Receiving Faxes
The product automatically receives and prints faxes 
in Auto Answer mode. However, you may want to 
receive faxes manually if you connected the product 
and a phone or answering machine to a phone line 
that also receives voice calls. Then you can check for 
a fax tone from the sending fax machine and press a 
button on the product to receive the fax, or allow 
your answering machine to determine if the call is an 
incoming fax.
Note:
Make sure you selected the Paper Size setting that matches the 
size of paper you have loaded. If the incoming fax pages are larger 
than the paper size you loaded, the fax size is reduced to fit or 
printed on multiple pages, depending on the Automatic Reduction 
setting you select (&“Selecting send/receive settings” on page 9).
Selecting the answer mode
This product tells you whether Auto Answer is 
turned on or not on the first screen:
To change the answer mode, press the  [Auto 
Answer] button. The Y or N changes on the first 
screen. Press the  [Auto Answer] button again to 
change it back.
Note:
You can select the number of rings that must occur before the 
product receives a fax using the Rings to Answer setting 
(&“Selecting send/receive settings” on page 9).
Receiving a fax
When the product receives a fax with Auto Answer 
mode turned on, the message Printing appears on the 
LCD screen.
When the product receives a fax in manual answer 
mode, the connected phone begins ringing. Once you 
answer the phone to confirm that the call is a fax, 
press xStart D[xStart B&W] or xStart E[xStart 
Color] button to receive the fax. The message 
Printing appears on the LCD screen.
Note:
You cannot choose the color to print the fax data. It depends on 
the settings made by the sender.
After the product receives all the pages, it begins 
printing the fax. When it is finished, you see the first 
screen.
Note:
If you run out of paper during printing, an error message informs 
you that there is no paper in the sheet feeder. Load more paper 
and press the xOK button to continue printing. If you see any 
other error messages, see &“Error Messages” on page 31.
1.Resolution
2.Contrast
21:00          Y
Y: Auto Answer is turned on
21:00          N
N: Auto Answer is turned off
 
						

							Handling Paper15
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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
 
						

							16Handling Paper
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 15).
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.
 
						

							Copying17
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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.
■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 15).
 
						

							18Copying
1. Load A4 plain paper (&page 15).
2. Place your original on the document table 
(&“Placing Originals on the Document Table” 
on page 17).
3. Make the following settings on the control panel.
If you need to stop copying, press the yStop 
[yCancel/Back] button.
Note:
If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original away 
from the corner slightly.
Speeding Up Copying
If you want to make a copy quickly and do not need 
high quality, you can print a “draft” copy. The print 
quality is reduced, but the copy is printed faster.
1. Load A4-size plain paper and select l[Plain 
Paper] and A4 on the control panel.
2. When you are ready to copy, press and hold down 
the yStop [yCancel/Back] button, then press 
and hold down the xStart E[xStart Color] 
button (to copy in color) or the xStart D[xStart 
B&W] button (to copy in black and white).3. When the On light flashes, release both buttons.
Note:
For draft copies, black and color ink are mixed, even for 
black-and-white copies.
Copying Photos
1. Load photo paper (&page 15).
2. Place your original on the document table 
(&“Placing Originals on the Document Table” 
on page 17).
3. Make the following settings on the control panel.
If you need to stop copying, press the yStop 
[yCancel/Back] button.
Note:
If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original away 
from the corner slightly. Press the r[rCopy] button.
Use the numeric button to select the number of copies 
(1 to 99).
Select l[Plain Paper].
Select A4.
Tip:
If you want to automatically resize the copy to the size of 
paper that you loaded, press the r[rCopy] button until you 
see Copies:xx FitPage on the LCD screen.
Press the xStart D[xStart B&W] button to make a black and 
white copy. Press the xStart E[xStart Color] button to 
make a color copy.
Icon panel Text panel
Copies:2  100%
Copies:1 FitPagePress the r[rCopy] button.
Use the numeric keypad to select the number of copies 
(1 to 99).
Select g[Photo Paper].
Select the paper size you loaded.
Tip:
If you want to automatically resize the copy to the size of 
paper that you loaded, press the r[rCopy] button until you 
see Copies:xx FitPage on the LCD screen.
Press the xStart E[xStart Color] button to make a color 
copy.
Icon panel Text panel
Copies:1 FitPage