Epson Stylus Photo RX690 User Manual

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Basic Operation Guide
-for use without a computer-
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions .........3
Control Panel Functions
Control Panel ...................................4
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper ...............................6
Loading Paper .................................7
Handling a CD/DVD
Loading a CD/DVD .......................10
Removing a CD/DVD....................11
Copying
Placing Originals on the Document 
Table ...........................................12...

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Safety Instructions3
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety 
Instructions
Before using this printer, read and follow 
these safety instructions:
■Use only the power cord that comes with 
the printer. 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 printer near a wall outlet where 
the power cord can be easily...

4Control Panel Functions
Control Panel Functions
Control Panel
Control panel design varies by location.
Buttons
* For details on the items in each mode, see “Summary of Panel Settings” on page 40.
ButtonFunctionButtonFunction
aPOnTurns the printer on and 
off.fxMenu * Displays detailed 
settings for each mode.
bMode * Switches the modes 
between rCopy, 
sMemory Card, and 
vSpecialty Print.
(Lights show which mode 
is selected.)gud
lr
4-way 
ScrollSelects photos and 
menu items.
OKActivates the settings...

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LCD screen
Note:
The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have 
an uneven brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
Using the LCD screen
Follow the instructions below to select and change the setting menus and the photos on the 
LCD screen.
Power saving function
If no buttons are pressed for more than 3 minutes, the printer becomes inactive or a slide show 
begins if Screen Saver...

6Handling Paper
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper
Before printing, you need to select the correct paper type setting. This important setting 
determines how the ink is applied to the paper.
Note:
❏The availability of special paper varies by location.
❏You can find the part number for the following Epson special papers on the Epson support Web site.
Choose from these paper types and settings:
* The loading capacity of the rear feeder and the front paper cassette is the same except Photo Stickers.
** You can...

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Loading Paper
Into the rear feeder
1. Open and extend the paper support.
2. Move the feeder guard towards you, and 
then slide the edge guide.
3. Load the paper short edge first, even for 
landscape printing, with the printable 
side up.
4. Slide the paper to the right.5. Slide the edge guide to the right. Make 
sure the paper fits under the carrow 
mark inside the left edge guide. Set the 
feeder guard back.
Follow the same steps to load A4 paper.
6. Open and extend the output...

8Handling Paper
Into the front paper cassette
Note:
❏Do not load Photo Stickers into the front paper 
cassette.
❏Do not load paper into the front paper 
cassette that has already been printed onto 
one side or that has been fed through the 
printer once.
1. Pull out the front paper cassette.
2. Lift off the cover.
3. Pinch the knob and slide the paper 
guides to accommodate the paper size 
you are loading.
4. Load paper with the printable side face 
down. Make sure the paper is under the 
carrow mark...

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8. Open and extend the output tray.
cCaution:
Make sure the CD/DVD guide is not ejected 
before you start printing.
Note: 
❏Make sure the Paper Feed setting is set to 
Front before you start printing.
❏Do not pull out the front paper cassette while 
the printer is operating.
 

10Handling a CD/DVD
Handling a CD/DVD
cCaution:
Store the CD/DVD tray in a flat place. A warped 
or damaged CD/DVD tray may stop the printer 
from operating normally.
Note:
❏Make sure the data, music, or video is burned 
on your ink jet printable CD/DVDs before you 
print.
❏Moisture on the printable surface may cause 
smearing.
❏The printed surface is easily smeared 
immediately after printing.
❏Be sure to let a CD/DVD dry completely 
before using it or touching the printed surface.
❏Do not allow the...