Epson Stylus DX8400 User Manual

							Printing from a Memory Card11
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2. Make sure the memory card light flashes 
and then stays on.
Removing the memory card
1. Make sure the memory card light is not 
flashing.
2. Remove the memory card by pulling it 
straight out.
Printing Photos
1. Press CMemory Card.
2. Select one of the settings in the following 
table for viewing/printing your photos, 
and then press OK. Follow the 
instructions below to select the photos 
and set the number of copies.
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
MagicGate Memory Stick
(* Adapter required) Memory Stick Duo*
Memory Stick PRO Duo*
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*
Memory Stick Micro*
Memory 
card light
SettingInstructions
View and 
Print 
PhotosSelect a photo and set the 
number of copies.
Print All 
PhotosPress OK. Set the number of 
copies. You can view all of 
the photos by using l or r.
Print by 
DateSelect the date, and then 
place a check mark and 
press OK. Press OK again, 
and select a photo. Set the 
number of copies.
Print 
Index 
SheetSee “Selecting and Printing 
Photos Using an Index 
Sheet” on page 12.
Slide 
ShowYour printer displays the 
photos on the memory card 
in sequence. When you see 
the photo that you want to 
print, press OK and set the 
number of copies.
If you want to print additional 
photos, select the photo you 
want to print. Then set the 
number of copies.
 
						

							12Printing from a Memory Card
3. Press xMenu and change the settings 
(&“Print settings for Memory Card 
mode” on page 25). Then press OK.
4. Press xStart.
Note:
This printer retains your settings even after it 
has been turned off.
Cropping and enlarging a 
photo
1. Press CMemory Card.
2. Select the photo you want to crop with 
the View and Print Photos option 
(&“Printing Photos” on page 11).
3. Press G [Display/Crop].
4. Refer to “Cropping and enlarging a 
photo” on page 9 and follow steps 4 to 7.
5. Press xMenu and change the settings 
(&“Print settings for Memory Card 
mode” on page 25). Then press OK.
6. Press xStart.
Printing with DPOF settings
If your camera supports DPOF, you can use 
it to preselect photos and the number of 
copies to print while the memory card is still 
in your camera. See your camera’s 
instruction manual for details.
1. Insert a memory card containing DPOF 
data (&page 10).
2. Press OK.
3. Press xMenu and change the settings 
(&“Print settings for Memory Card 
mode” on page 25). Then press OK.
4. Press xStart.
Selecting and Printing 
Photos Using an Index 
Sheet
You can use an index sheet to select the 
photos you want to print.Printing an index sheet
Selecting photos from the index sheet
Scanning the index sheet
Printing the selected photos
 
						

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1. Printing an index sheet
1. Load several sheets of A4-size plain 
paper (&page 6).
2. Press CMemory Card.
3. Select Print Index Sheet, then press OK.
4. Select Print Index Sheet Select.
5. Select the range of photos. Then press 
OK.
6. Press xStart.
Note:
Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left 
corner of the index sheet is printed properly. 
If the index sheet is not printed correctly, the 
printer cannot scan it.
2. Selecting photos from the 
index sheet
On the index sheet, use a dark pen or pencil 
to fill in the ovals and make your selections.1. In section 1, select the paper size. Fill in 
the oval to the left of your selection.
2. Select whether to print your photos with 
or without borders.
3. Fill in the   oval to include an optional 
data stamp.
4. In section 2, select All to print one copy of 
each photo, or fill in the number beneath 
each photo to select 1, 2, or 3 copies.
3. Scanning the index sheet 
and printing the selected 
photos
1. Place the index sheet face-down on the 
document table, so that the top of the 
sheet is aligned with the left edge of the 
document table.
2. Close the document cover.
3. Load the size of photo paper you marked 
on the index sheet (&page 6).
4. On the LCD screen, make sure Print 
Photos from Index Sheet is selected, 
then press xStart.
Note:
If you have more than one index sheet, wait 
each time until printing is complete. Then 
repeat the steps above to scan and print 
from each additional sheet.
RangeDescription
Select All Photos Prints all the 
photos stored on 
a memory card.
Latest 30 Prints 30/60/90 
photos from the 
latest one in 
order of the file 
name. Latest 60
Latest 90
Good:
NOT 
good:
 
						

							14Printing from a Digital Camera
Printing from a Digital Camera
Using the PictBridge or 
USB DIRECT-PRINT
PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT let you 
print your photos by connecting your 
digital camera directly to the printer.
Make sure your camera and photos meet the 
following requirements.
1. Make sure your printer is not printing 
from a computer.
2. Remove any memory cards from the 
printer.
3. Press F[Setup].
4. Select PictBridge Setup, then press OK.
5. Select the print settings (&“Print 
settings for Memory Card mode” on 
page 25). Then press OK.6. Connect the USB cable from your camera 
to the USB port on the front of the 
printer.
7. Make sure your camera is turned on and 
use it to select the photos, adjust any 
necessary settings, and print your 
photos. See your camera’s manual for 
details. 
Note:
❏Depending on the settings on this printer 
and the digital camera, some 
combinations of paper type, size, and 
layout may not be supported.
❏Some of the settings on your digital 
camera may not be reflected in the output. Direct 
printing 
compatibilityPictBridge or USB 
DIRECT-PRINT
File format JPEG
Image size 80×80 pixels to 9200×9200 
pixels
USB port
 
						

							Replacing Ink Cartridges15
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Replacing Ink Cartridges
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.
■Never move the print head by hand.
■When an ink cartridge is expended, you 
cannot continue printing even if the other 
cartridges still contain ink. 
■Leave the expended cartridge installed 
until you have obtained a replacement. 
Otherwise the ink remaining in the print 
head nozzles may dry out.
■Some ink is consumed each time 
cartridges are inserted because the printer 
automatically checks their reliability.
■For maximum ink efficiency, only remove 
an ink cartridge when you are ready to 
replace it. Ink cartridges with low ink 
status may not be used when reinserted.
■Epson recommends the use of genuine 
Epson ink cartridges. The use of 
non-genuine ink may cause damage that 
is not covered by Epsons warranties, and 
under certain circumstances, may cause 
erratic printer behavior. Epson cannot 
guarantee the quality or reliability of 
non-genuine ink. Information about the 
ink cartridge status is not displayed when 
non-genuine ink is used.
Removing and Installing 
Ink Cartridges
Make sure you have a new ink cartridge 
before you begin. Once you start replacing a 
cartridge, you must complete all the steps in 
one session. 
Note:
Do not open the ink cartridge package until you 
are ready to install it in the printer. The cartridge 
is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability.
1. Do one of the following:
■If an ink cartridge is expended:
Look at the message on the LCD screen 
to find out which cartridge should be 
replaced, then press OK.
■If an ink cartridge is not expended:
Press F[Setup]. Select Maintenance, 
and press OK. Select Change Ink 
Cartridge, and press OK.
2. Lift up the scanner unit.
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Caution:
Do not lift up the scanner unit when the 
document cover is open.
3. Open the cartridge cover.
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Caution:
Never attempt to open the cartridge cover 
while the print head is moving. Wait until the 
print head has stopped at the replacement 
position.
 
						

							16Replacing Ink Cartridges
4. Squeeze the tab and lift it straight up.
c
Caution:
Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products 
not manufactured by Epson may cause 
damage that is not covered by Epsons 
warranties, and under certain 
circumstances, may cause erratic printer 
behavior.
Note:
If it is difficult to remove the cartridge, lift the 
cartridge with more force until comes out.
5. Before you open the new ink cartridge 
package, shake it four or five times. Then 
remove it from the package.
c
Caution:
❏Be careful not to break the hooks on the 
side of the ink cartridge when you remove 
it from the package.
❏Do not touch the green chip on the side of 
the cartridge. This can damage the ink 
cartridge.
6. Remove the yellow tape.c
Caution:
❏You must remove the yellow tape from the 
cartridge before installing it; otherwise, 
print quality may decline or you may not be 
able to print.
❏Do not remove the seal. 
❏Be sure to always install an ink cartridge 
into the printer immediately following the 
removal of the current ink cartridge. If the 
ink cartridge is not installed promptly, the 
print head may dry out, rendering it unable 
to print.
7. Place the new ink cartridge in the 
cartridge holder and press it down until 
it clicks into place.
8. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it 
until it clicks into place.
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Caution:
If you find it difficult to close the cover, make 
sure all the cartridges are firmly seated. 
Press down on each cartridge until you hear 
it click into place. Do not attempt to force the 
cover closed.
 
						

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9. Close the scanner unit.
10. Press OK.
The ink delivery system starts charging.
c
Caution:
Do not turn off the printer during ink charging 
as this will waste ink.
Note:
If a message on the LCD screen still tells you 
that a cartridge should be replaced, the ink 
cartridges may not be installed properly. Press 
OK again, and press down the ink cartridge until 
it clicks into place.
 
						

							18Maintenance
Maintenance
Checking the Ink 
Cartridge Status
You can check which cartridge is low.
1. Press F[Setup].
2. Select Ink Levels, then press OK.
You see a graphic showing the ink 
cartridge status:
When your ink starts getting low,   is 
displayed.
3. Press yBack to return to the previous 
screen.
Note:
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability 
of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges 
are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be 
displayed.
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 clean 
the print head.
Tip:
To maintain print quality, we recommend 
printing a few pages on a regular basis.
Checking the print head
You can print a nozzle check pattern to see if 
any print head nozzles are clogged, or to 
check the results after cleaning the print 
head.
1. Load A4-size plain paper (&page 6).2. Press F[Setup]. (If you have just 
finished cleaning the print head, you can 
start the nozzle check by pressing 
xStart.)
3. Select Maintenance, then press OK.
4. Select Nozzle Check, then press OK.
5. Press xStart.
6. Examine the nozzle check pattern you 
printed.
■If your printout looks like the one 
shown below, the print head does not 
need to be cleaned yet. Press OK to 
return to the main menu.
■If your printout has gaps like the one 
shown below, clean the print head as 
described in the next section.
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 18). 
Note:
❏Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if 
quality declines.
❏When ink is low, you may not be able to clean 
the print head. When ink is expended, you 
cannot clean the print head. Replace the 
appropriate ink cartridge first (&“Removing 
and Installing Ink Cartridges” on page 15).
1. Press F[Setup].
2. Select Maintenance, then press OK.
3. Select Head Cleaning, then press OK.
C (Cyan),
M (Magenta),
Y (Yellow),
B (Black)
 
						

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4. Press xStart.
The printer begins cleaning the print 
head. Follow the message on the LCD 
screen.
c
Caution:
Never turn off the printer while head cleaning 
is in progress. You may damage it.
5. When cleaning finishes, a message is 
displayed on the LCD screen. Press 
xStart to print a nozzle check pattern to 
check the results (&“Checking the print 
head” on page 18).
If there are still gaps or the test patterns 
are faint, run another cleaning cycle and 
check the nozzles again.
Note:
If you do not see any improvement after 
cleaning about four times, turn off the printer 
and wait for at least six hours. This lets any 
dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print 
head again. If quality still does not improve, 
one of the ink cartridges may be old or 
damaged and needs to be replaced 
(&“Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges” 
on page 15).
Aligning the Print Head 
If your printouts contain misaligned vertical 
lines or horizontal banding, you may be 
able to solve this problem by aligning the 
print head.
1. Load A4-size plain paper (&
page 6).
2. Press F[Setup].
3. Select Maintenance, then press OK.
4. Select Head Alignment, then press OK.
5. Press xStart. Four rows of alignment 
patterns are printed.
6. Look at pattern #1 and find the patch 
that is most evenly printed, with no 
noticeable streaks or lines.
7. Select the number for that patch, then 
press OK.8. Enter the numbers for the other patterns 
in the same way.
9. When you finish, press OK and you see a 
message indicating alignment is 
complete.
 
						

							20Solving Problems
Solving Problems
See your online User’s Guide for help on 
using the printer with a computer.
Error MessagesProblems and SolutionsSetup problems
LCD screen came on and then went out.
■The printer’s voltage may not match the 
outlet rating. Turn off the printer and 
unplug it immediately. Then, check the 
printer labels.
c
Caution
If the voltage does not match, DO NOT 
PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK IN. Contact 
your dealer.
The printer 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 printer makes noise after ink cartridge 
installation. 
■When you install ink cartridges, the ink 
delivery system must be charged. Wait 
until charging is finished (the charging 
message disappears from the LCD 
screen), then turn off the printer. If you 
turn it off too soon, it may use extra ink 
the next time you turn it on.
■Make sure the ink cartridges are seated 
securely and no packing material remains 
in the printer. Open the cartridge cover 
and push the cartridges down until they 
click into place. Turn off the power, wait a 
moment, then turn it back on.
A screen that prompts you to restart the 
computer did not appear after finishing 
the software installation.
■The software has not been installed 
correctly. Eject and insert the software 
CD-ROM, and then install the software 
again.
The terms on the LCD screen are not 
displayed in your language.
Error MessagesSolution
A printer error has 
occurred. Turn off 
the printer, then 
press On button to 
turn on. See your 
documentation.Turn the printer off and 
then back on. Make 
sure that no paper is 
still in the printer. If the 
error message still 
appears, contact your 
dealer.
A scanner error 
has occurred. See 
your 
documentation.Turn the printer off and 
then back on. If the 
error message still 
appears, contact your 
dealer.
Waste ink pad in 
the printer is 
saturated. Contact 
your dealer to 
replace it.Contact your dealer to 
replace it.
Cannot recognize 
ink cartridges. 
Make sure the ink 
cartridges are 
installed correctly.Make sure the ink 
cartridges are installed 
correctly. 
(&“Removing and 
Installing Ink 
Cartridges” on page 
15). Then try again.
Cannot recognize 
the memory card 
or disk.Make sure the memory 
card has been inserted 
correctly. If so, check to 
see if there is a problem 
with the card and try 
again.