2 Introduction
Introduction
After you have set up your EPSON STYLUS™ DX as 
described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to:
■ Load paper
■ Make a quick copy of a document or photo
■ Print photos stored on a memory card 
■ Print photos from a digital camera
■ Perform routine maintenance
■ Solve most problems
This book tells you how to do these things without 
ever turning on your computer! Of course your 
EPSON STYLUS DX can do lots more when you 
connect it to your Windows
®
 or Macintosh
®
 
computer—such as improving the color and quality of 
your prints and scanned images, or restoring the color 
in faded photographs. 
For instructions on using the EPSON STYLUS DX with 
your computer, see the on-screen User’s Guide. An icon 
for the guide was automatically placed on your 
desktop when you installed the software.
Please follow these guidelines as you read your  
instructions:
w Warning:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c Caution:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important information about your EPSON STYLUS 
DX.
Before using your EPSON STYLUS DX, make sure you 
read and follow the Important Safety Instructions on 
page 22.
Illustrations and screenshots in this guide are for the 
EPSON STYLUS DX4800 Series.
EPSON STYLUS DX Parts
edge  guide sheet feeder paper support extension
paper support
feeder guard
memory card slot 
cover (DX4800 
Series only)
external device 
USB connector
document table
memory card slots (DX4800 Series only)
document cover
output tray
output tray 
extension
cartridge cover
scanner unit
paper thickness lever
control 
panel
USB cable connector
AC inlet