Epson Stylus Photo RX620 User Manual

							Copying Photos to a USB Drive51 5. Press the d button to choose 
Backup, then press OK. 
6. Press 
OK again to start the backup procedure. You may have to follow 
additional instructions on the RX620 screen. All the photos on your card are 
copied to your connected storage device. Depending on how many photos 
there are, this may take several minutes. 
7. When you’re done copying photos, remove the card as described on page 52. 
Note: 
When backing up photos to a CD-R/RW, the Stylus Photo RX620 creates a folder 
for each backup session. You can store multiple backup sessions on a CD-R/RW.
Caution: 
Once the backup starts, do not disconnect the cable or interrupt the process, or 
you may lose data. If you need to stop the backup, press the y Stop button. 
Printing Your Stored Photos
Once you have copied photos to your storage drive, you can print them by 
following these steps.
1. Connect your drive to the RX620 as shown on page 50.
2. When you see this screen, use the l and r buttons select which folder to 
print from, then press 
OK.
3. Press the 
Memory Card button, then follow the same steps as you would to 
print from your camera’s memory card. See page 23.
 
						

							52Saving and Storing Photos
Removing a Memory Card
Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card, follow the steps 
below to prepare your computer before removing it. Be sure to remove any cards 
before unplugging the USB cable from your RX620. 
Caution: 
Do not eject a card while the memory card light is flashing, or without performing the 
steps described below, or you may lose data on the card. Be sure all cards have been 
removed before unplugging the USB cable. 
1. On a Macintosh, drag the memory card icon from your desktop to the trash. 
If you’re using Windows XP or 2000, click the   
Unplug or Eject 
Hardware
 icon on the taskbar. In Windows XP, click Safely Remove USB 
Mass Storage Device
. In Windows 2000, click Stop USB Mass Storage 
Device
. 
Note: 
In Windows 98 or Me, you don’t need to do anything on your computer before 
removing a card. 
2. Remove the card by pulling it straight out of the slot. 
 
						

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Maintaining Your RX620
If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter to 
check and clean the print head. You’ll also find instructions on checking ink levels, 
replacing ink cartridges, and aligning the print head.
See these sections:
■“Replacing Ink Cartridges” below
■“Checking and Cleaning and Print Head” on page 58
■“Aligning the Print Head” on page 59
Replacing Ink Cartridges
When you print with low or empty ink cartridges, 
you see a message on the RX620 screen. Check this 
icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to see 
which cartridge is low or empty. 
When a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If 
necessary, try cleaning the print head as described on page 58. If printouts still 
don’t look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge.
Checking the Ink Supply
To check your ink supply, do the following: 
1. Press the 
Setup button to enter setup mode.
2. Use the u and d buttons to select 
Ink Levels.
3. Press the 
OK button.
You see a graphic showing the amount of ink available in each cartridge: 
B (Black) C (Cyan), LC (Light Cyan), M (Magenta), LM (Light Magenta), 
and 
Y (Yellow).
4. When you’re done checking the ink levels, press the 
OK button.
Ink levels
 
						

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When your ink starts getting low, make sure you have replacement cartridges 
available. You can’t print if a cartridge is empty.
Purchasing Ink Cartridges
Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the 
expiration date: 
Note: 
A color ink multipack is also available (T048920).
Caution: 
To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other 
products may cause damage to your Stylus Photo RX620 not covered by Epson’s 
warranty.
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, or call the Epson StoreSM 
at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Ink Cartridge Precautions
Warning: 
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your 
eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.
Caution: 
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
You can’t print if an ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the 
Stylus Photo RX620 until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink 
remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
ColorPart number
Black T048120
Cyan T048220
Magenta T048320
Yellow T048420
Light Cyan T048520
Light Magenta T048620
 
						

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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be 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. 
1.If an ink cartridge is empty:
Look at the message the RX620 screen to find out which cartridge is empty, 
then press the 
OKbutton. 
If an ink cartridge is low:
Look at the icon in the upper right corner of the RX620 screen to see which 
cartridge is low or check the ink levels as described on page 53. Then press the 
Setup button to enter setup mode. Use the u and d buttons to select Ink 
Cartridge
, then press OK. At the confirmation screen, press OK again. 
2. Lift open the scanner section to access the printer area.
3. Open the ink cartridge holder.
Caution: 
Never attempt to open the cartridge holder’s cover while the print head is moving. 
Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position.
 
						

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4. Remove the cartridge you need to replace. Press in the tab in back of the 
cartridge to release it, then lift the cartridge straight out. Dispose of it 
carefully.
Note: 
The illustration above shows the black cartridge being removed. Only remove the 
cartridge(s) you need to replace.
5. Unwrap the new cartridge.
6. Insert the new cartridge into the holder. Press down firmly until it clicks into 
place.
If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 6 before 
continuing with the next step.
 
						

							Replacing Ink Cartridges57 7. Close the ink cartridge holder, then close the scanner section.
Caution: 
If you find it difficult to close the cover, make sure all the cartridges are firmly 
seated. Press down on each newly installed cartridge until you hear it click into 
place. Do not attempt to force the cover closed.
The Stylus Photo RX620 begins charging the ink delivery system and the Ink 
Charging
 message appears on the screen. When you see Ink cartridge 
replacement is completed
, click OK. 
Caution: 
Never turn off the Stylus Photo RX620 during ink charging. This may cause 
incomplete charging of ink.
 
						

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Checking and Cleaning and 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. This clears the print 
head nozzles, which can become clogged if you don’t use the printer for a long 
time. 
Tip: 
It’s a good idea to turn on your RX620 at least once a month to maintain good print 
quality.
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. Press the 
Setup button to enter setup mode. (If you’ve just finished cleaning 
the print head, the setup screen appears automatically). 
2. Use the u and d buttons to select 
Nozzle Check, then press OK. 
3. Make sure plain letter-size paper is loaded, then press 
OK to print the nozzle 
check.
4. Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each staggered line should be 
solid, with no gaps, as shown. 
■If your printout looks okay, you’re done. Click Cancel to return to the 
main menu. 
■If you see any gaps, as shown below, press OK. Then clean the print head 
as described on page 59. 
 
						

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Cleaning the Print Head 
Follow these steps to clean the print head so it can deliver ink properly. Print head 
cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. 
Note: 
You can also clean the print head using the printer software. Click the ? or Help button 
on your printer settings screen for instructions on running the print head cleaning utility.
1. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX620 is turned on but not printing. 
2. Press the 
Setup button to enter setup mode.
3. Press the u and d buttons to select 
Head cleaning.
4. Press the 
OK button, then press OK to start cleaning the print head.
Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the message 
Head Cleaning 
appears on the RX620 screen.
5. When cleaning finishes, print a nozzle check pattern to check the results (see 
page 58).
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the 
solutions beginning on page 66. You can also turn the Stylus Photo RX620 off 
and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning 
the print head again.
Aligning the Print Head 
If your printouts look grainy or vertical lines appear jagged, you may need to align 
the print head. 
Note: 
You can run a print head alignment using the printer software. Click the ? or Help button 
on your printer settings window for instructions on running a print head alignment.
1. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX620 is turned on and not printing.
2. Load several sheets of plain letter-size paper.
3. Press the 
Setup button to enter setup mode, select Head Alignment, then 
press the 
OK button.
4. Press 
OK again to print the alignment pattern.
 
						

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5. Examine the printout. For each row (#1 through #4), circle the vertical lines 
that are most precisely printed on top of each other. You may need to use a 
magnifying glass or loupe.
.
6. On the RX620 screen, enter the number for the circled line in the first row by 
pressing the l and r buttons. 
7. Press 
OK, then enter the numbers for the circled lines in each of the remaining 
rows in the same way.
8. When you’re done, you see a 
Head alignment completed message. Press OK 
to return to the Setup Menu.