Epson Stylus CX4400 User Manual

Epson Stylus CX4400 Series

Epson Stylus CX4400 Series Parts

Accessories

Paper support

Ink Cartridges

Feeder guard

Color

Part number

Scanner

lid

Black

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

Edge

guide

Media

Control panel

buttons

Part

Paper name

Size

number

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

Borderless

4 x 6 inches

S041934

S041935

S041586

Output tray and

extension

Letter

(8.5 x 11 inches)

Epson Bright White Paper

Letter

(8.5 x 11 inches)

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Borderless

4 x 6 inches

S041808

S041727

Scanner

Borderless

S041464

5 x 7 inches

Scanner

support

Borderless

S041465

8 x 10 inches

Ink cartridge holder

(in home position)

Letter

(8.5 x 11 inches)

S041286

S041667

Epson Premium Photo Paper

Semigloss

Borderless

4 x 6 inches

S041982

Letter

S041331

(8.5 × 11 inches)

Epson Photo Paper Glossy

Borderless

4 × 6 inches

S041809

S042038

Letter

(8.5 × 11 inches)

S041141

S041649

S041271

Epson Premium Presentation Paper

Matte

Letter

(8.5 × 11 inches)

S041257

S041467

S041568

S041062

S041067

S041106

S041153

Borderless

8 × 10 inches

USB port

(for computer

cable)

Epson Premium Presentation Paper

Matte Double-Sided

Letter

(8.5 × 11 inches)

Epson Presentation Paper Matte

Letter

(8.5 x 11 inches)

Service only

(do not open)

Legal

(8.5 x 14 inches)

Power inlet

(for power cable)

Epson Photo Quality Self-Adhesive

Sheets

(8.3 × 11.7 inches)

Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer

Paper

Letter

(8.5 x 11 inches)

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Scanning

USB Interface

Scanner type

Flatbed color

Standard

Based on Universal Serial Bus

Specifications Revision 1.1

Photoelectric device CIS

Connector

USB Series B

Effective pixels

Document size

5,100 × 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi

Cable length

Under 6.6 feet (2 meters)

216 × 297 mm (8.5 × 11.7 inches)

A4 or US letter size

Safety Approvals

Output resolution

50 to 2400, 7200, and 9600 dpi

(50 to 2400 dpi in 1 dpi increments)

Safety

UL 60950-1

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1

Scanning resolution 600 dpi (main scan)

1200 dpi (sub scan)

EMC

FCC part 15 Subpart B class B

CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22

Class B

Image data

16 bits per pixel per color internal

8 bits per pixel per color external

(maximum)

Light source

RGB three color LED

Loading Paper

Single Sheets

Mechanical

Paper path

Sheet feeder, top entry

1. Open the paper support.

Sheet feeder capacity About 80 sheets at 24 lb (90 g/m²)

Dimensions

Stored:

Width: 17.8 inches (452 mm)

Depth: 13.7 inches (347 mm)

Height: 8 inches (203 mm)

Printing:

Width: 17.8 inches (452 mm)

Depth: 18.7 inches (476 mm)

Height: 11.4 inches (290 mm)

2. Open the output tray and pull out the extension.

Weight

11 lb (5 kg) without the ink cartridges

Electrical

Input voltage

Rated frequency

Rated current

90 to 132 V

50 to 60 Hz

0.6 A (0.7 A max)

Power consumption Approx. 15.2 W (copying), max 21.6 W

Approx. 3.8 W in sleep mode

Approx. 1 W (max.) in power-off mode

3. Flip the feeder guard forward.

Environmental

Temperature

Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Operation: 20 to 80% RH

Storage: 5 to 85% RH

Humidity

(without condensation)

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4. Press in the tab on the edge guide and slide it left.

6. Flip the feeder guard back.

Follow these guidelines when loading paper:

❏ Don’t load paper above the arrow on the edge guide.

5. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right side.

Then slide the edge guide against the paper.

❏ Load the printable side face-up. It’s often brighter or whiter

than the other side.

(The printed side is whiter or brighter on some papers.)

Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape

printing.

❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in

landscape mode.

❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top

edge first.

❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer

sheets.

❏ If you’re using special paper, check the package for special

loading instructions.

Envelopes

1. Open the paper support and output tray. Then pull out the

extension.

You can load up to 80 sheets of plain paper and up to

20 sheets of photo paper. Load other special papers one

sheet at a time.

Note:

The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout

looks. 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’ll

want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for

your printer. For example, your photos will look great printed on

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 1 for more

information).

2. Flip the feeder guard forward. Then press in the tab on the

edge guide and slide it left.

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3. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge left, printable

side up, against the right side.

Selecting the Correct Media Type

The table below lists the settings you should choose for your

paper in the printer software:

Load the flap edge left,

printable side up

Type or Media Type

Paper

setting

Plain paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Epson Presentation Paper Matte

Plain Paper /

Bright White Paper

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Ultra Premium Photo

Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

Epson Photo Paper Glossy

Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Premium Photo Paper

Semi-Gloss

Note:

For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load

one envelope at a time.

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Double-Sided

Epson Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets

Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

Premium Presentation

Paper Matte

4. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes (but not too

tightly).

5. Flip the feeder guard back.

Envelopes

Envelope

Select the following settings when printing on envelopes:

❏ Envelope as the paper Type or Media Type setting

❏ Envelope #10 as the Size or Paper Size setting

❏ Landscape as the Orientation setting

Placing Originals for Copying or

Scanning

Caution:

Do not place heavy objects on the scanner or document cover.

1. Open the document cover and place your original face-

down on the glass, in the front right corner.

Move the photo or document slightly away from the edges

to avoid cropping.

2. Close the document cover gently so that your original does

not move.

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Copying

Scanning a Photo or Document

You can make copies using letter-size (8.5×11-inch) plain

paper or 4×6-inch photo paper.

You can use your CX4400 Series to scan a photo or document

and save it on your computer or other device, or to fax or e-

mail it to someone else.

Copying a Document

You can even restore faded color photographs or correct

backlighting as you scan (see page 7 for details).

1. Make sure the CX4400 Series is turned on.

The Epson Scan software provides three scanning modes for

progressive levels of control over your scanned image:

2. Place the document on the glass as described on page 5. Be

sure to close the document cover.

❏ Full Auto Mode scans quickly and easily using automatic

3. Load up to 80 sheets of letter-size plain paper or Epson

Bright White Paper (see page 3 if you need instructions.)

settings.

❏ Home Mode previews your image and provides automatic

image adjustments, cropping tools, and preset options for

various types of scans.

4. Do one of the following:

❏ To make a color copy, press the

x Color Text button. To make a black

and white copy, press the x B&W Text

button.

❏ Professional Mode previews your image and lets you

manually configure your scan settings with a full array of

tools.

❏ If you want to enlarge your document

to fit on the paper you loaded, press and

hold either the x Color Text or

Basic Scanning

You can scan from any TWAIN-compliant application—such

as ArcSoft PhotoImpression —using Epson Scan. Or you

x B&W Text button for 3 seconds.

™

❏ To print a quick draft copy, press and

hold the y Stop button as you press

either the x Color Text or

can start Epson Scan directly from your computer and save

your image to a file.

1. Open the document cover and place your original face-

down on the glass, in the front right corner, as shown on

page 5.

x B&W Text button.

If you need to stop copying, press the y Stop

button. Do not pull out paper that is being

printed; it will be ejected automatically to the

output tray.

2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.

3. Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan:

❏ Windows : Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on

Note:

your desktop.

The copies may not be exactly the same size as the original.

❏ Macintosh : Double-click EPSON Scan in the

Copying a Photo

Applications folder.

1. Make sure the CX4400 Series is turned on.

❏ If you are scanning from an application, start your

application. Then open the File menu, choose Import

or Acquire, and select Epson Stylus CX4400 Series.

2. Place the photo on the glass as described on page 5. Be sure

to close the document cover.

3. Load up to 20 sheets of 4 × 6-inch photo paper. (See page 3

if you need instructions.)

4. Press the x Color Photo button.

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You see the EPSON Scan standby window:

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the

nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be

running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Follow the

steps below to check the print head nozzles:

1. Turn off the CX4400 Series.

2. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder.

3. Hold down the y Stop button as you press the P On

button. Hold down both buttons until the P On light

begins to flash, then release the buttons.

The CX4400 Series turns on and prints a test pattern:

Print head

nozzles are clean:

4. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner is set to Full

Auto Mode, click the Scan button.

Print head needs

to be cleaned:

Note:

If you want to automatically restore a color photo as you scan or

change settings, click the Customize button (see the next

section for instructions).

If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print

head as described below.

If you are in Home or Professional Mode, you see a

different Epson Scan settings window. You can change the

mode using the Mode selector in the upper right corner.

(For details on using Home or Professional Mode, see the

on-screen User’s Guide.)

Cleaning the Print Head

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern

indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.

5. Click OK. The image is scanned and you see its icon in

Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder.

Note:

Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. If the red

B ink light comes on or flashes, you cannot clean the print head. In

this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 8).

Restoring and Correcting Photos

You can automatically transform a faded, dusty, or badly

exposed photo into one with true-to-life color and sharpness

as you scan. Use the Color Restoration and Dust Removal

options in Epson Scan’s Full Auto Mode.

1. Make sure the CX4400 Series is on and the B ink light is

off.

2. Hold down the y Stop button for at least 3 seconds until

the P On light starts flashing. The CX4400 Series runs a

head cleaning cycle, which takes about one minute.

In Home and Professional Modes, you can also select

Backlight Correction to remove shadows from images with

too much background light.

Caution:

Never turn off the CX4400 Series during head cleaning or you

may damage it.

3. When the P On light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to

verify that the print head is clean.

Full Auto Mode

4. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint,

run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again.

Click the Customize

button, click Dust

Removal and/or Color

Restoration, click OK,

and click Scan.

Note:

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head

two times, turn off the CX4400 Series and wait at least 6 hours to

let any dried ink soften. Then try printing again. If you do not use

your CX4400 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at

least once a month to maintain good print quality.

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❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select

EPSON Printer Utility 2. Select CX4400 Series in the

printer list, click OK, and select EPSON Status Monitor.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

❏ When the red B ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges

are low on ink.

❏ When the red B ink light stays on, you need to replace the

cartridge(s).

You’ll also see a message on your screen when you print telling

you which cartridge is low or expended. (You cannot print

when a cartridge is expended, even if the other cartridges are

not expended.)

When a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality

may decline. If necessary, try cleaning the print head. If

printouts still do not look their best, you may need to replace

the cartridge.

Checking Cartridge Status

To check cartridge status, do one of the following:

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

❏ Windows: Double-click the

icon on your taskbar (in the

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.

lower right corner of your screen).

Warning:

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in

your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

Do not put your hand inside the CX4400 Series or touch any

cartridges during printing.

Caution:

Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the

ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.

Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended

one. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head

and may prevent the CX4400 Series from printing.

You may also see a message asking whether you want to

receive ink offers or updates. Click Accept or Decline to

continue.

Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a

replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry

out. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and

do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your

CX4400 Series not covered by Epson’s warranty.

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

CX4400 Series. 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.

If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot reinstall

and use the cartridge.

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1. Make sure the CX4400 Series is on and the red B ink light is

4. Press the y Stop button again.

on but not flashing.

❏ If another cartridge is low or expended, it moves to the

_ position. Press the y Stop button again to see if

more cartridges are low or expended.

2. Open the scanner and make sure its support locks in place.

❏ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print

head moves to the replacement position.

Caution:

Do not touch any area shown below.

5. Open the cartridge cover.

3. Press the y Stop button. The print head moves to the _

6. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it straight out.

Dispose of it carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart

or try to refill it.

position to indicate which cartridge is low or expended.

Warning:

Note:

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and

water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with

water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage the

CX4400 Always press and release the y Stop button to move it.

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7. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it

four or five times. Then remove it from the package.

11. Hold the scanner while you release the support. Then close

the scanner.

Caution:

Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can

damage the ink cartridge.

8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink

cartridge.

12. Press the y Stop button to begin charging the ink. This

takes about one and a half minutes. When it’s finished, the

On light stops flashing and remains on, and the B ink light

goes out.

Caution:

Never turn off the CX4400 Series while the On light is flashing or

you’ll waste ink. If the B ink light flashes, press the y Stop

button and press down all the cartridges securely.

Caution:

Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark

bands across them, you may need to align the print head.

Note:

Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.

9. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and

push it down until it clicks into place.

1. Turn on the CX4400 Series.

2. Load several sheets of paper.

3. Windows: Right-click the

printer icon on your taskbar

(in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head

Alignment.

Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select

EPSON Print Utility. Select your CX4400 Series in the

printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print an alignment

sheet.

10. Once you have replaced all the cartridges that need

replacing, close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it

clicks into place.

Note:

Do not press the y Stop button to cancel printing of the

alignment sheet.

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You see the following:

6. Release the scanner support and close the scanner.

7. Repack the CX4400 Series in the original box or one of a

similar size using protective material to keep it from moving

inside the box.

Keep the CX4400 Series level as you transport it.

After transporting the CX4400 Series, remove the tape

securing the print head, plug in the CX4400 Series, and turn

it on. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print

head (see page 7); if output is misaligned, align the print head

(see page 10).