Epson Stylus Photo RX520 Series User Manual

English
Introduction ........................................................................................2
Parts ......................................................................................................... 2
Control Panel.......................................................................................... 3
Loading Paper ...................................................................................4
Selecting Paper...................................................................................... 4
Loading Paper in Your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX ............................... 4
Copying ..............................................................................................6
Placing Your Original on the Document Table................................... 6
Copying Text and Graphics.................................................................. 7
Copying a Photo.................................................................................... 8
Selecting Copy Quality ......................................................................... 9
Making Prints From Your Digital Camera ......................................10
Compatible Cards and Inserting Positions ........................................ 10
Inserting a Memory Card .................................................................... 11
Printing Snapshots ................................................................................ 11
Connecting Your Camera ................................................................. 15
Making Prints From Slides or Negatives .........................................16
Removing the Document Mat and Film Holder ............................... 16
Placing 35-mm Slides in the Holder .................................................... 17
Placing 35-mm Film Strips in the Holder ............................................. 17
Printing Snapshots ................................................................................ 18
Maintaining and Transporting Your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX ... 19
Replacing Ink Cartridges..................................................................... 19
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head............................................ 21
Aligning the Print Head........................................................................ 22
Transporting Your EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX...................................... 23
Solving Problems ..............................................................................24
LCD Messages ...................................................................................... 24
Problems and Solutions........................................................................ 25
Customer Support ................................................................................ 26
Notices ..............................................................................................27
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................. 27
Copyright Notice.................................................................................. 28
Index .................................................................................................30
Basic Operation Guide

Epson Stylus Photo RX520 Series Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Max Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Optical Scanning Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Connectivity	USB
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan
Color Depth	48-bit
Reduction/Enlargement	25% - 400%
Ink Cartridge Configuration	5 individual ink cartridges
Media Sizes Supported	A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Envelopes
Media Types Supported	Plain paper, Photo paper, Envelopes
Display	2.5" LCD

Summary

Printer Parts Overview

Control Panel Operation

Control Panel Buttons

Details the function and operation of each button on the printer's control panel.

Control Panel LCD Screen

Explains the information displayed on the LCD screen and its interactive elements.

Loading Paper for Printing

Selecting Paper Types

Guides users on choosing and setting the correct paper type for printing.

Loading Paper into the Printer

Provides step-by-step instructions for loading various paper sizes and types.

Copying Documents and Photos

Placing Originals on Document Table

How to position documents and photos correctly on the scanner bed.

Copying Text and Graphics

Instructions for copying documents, books, magazines, and other text-based materials.

Copying Photos

Steps to copy photographic prints, including options for color restoration.

Selecting Copy Quality

Options for adjusting copy quality settings like draft, normal, or photo.

Making Prints From Your Digital Camera

Compatible Memory Cards and Insertion

Lists supported memory card types and their insertion positions.

Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

Provides detailed steps for safely inserting and removing memory cards.

Printing Photos from Memory Cards

How to select and print photos directly from memory cards.

Printing from an Index Sheet

Guide on creating and using index sheets to select photos for printing.

Connecting Your Digital Camera

Instructions for connecting cameras directly to the printer for photo printing.

Making Prints From Slides or Negatives

Removing Document Mat and Film Holder

Steps to remove the document mat and film holder for scanning media.

Loading Slides and Film Strips

Instructions for correctly placing 35-mm slides and film strips into the holder.

Printing Snapshots from Film

How to scan and print quick snapshots from film media.

Maintaining and Transporting Your Printer

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Guide to checking ink levels and replacing empty or low ink cartridges.

Print Head Cleaning and Alignment

Procedures for cleaning and aligning the print head to ensure print quality.

Transporting the EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX

Steps to safely prepare the printer for moving or transportation.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting LCD Error Messages

Identifies common error messages displayed on the LCD and their solutions.

Common Problems and Solutions

Addresses frequent issues with copying, paper feeding, and print quality.

Contacting Customer Support

Information on how to contact Epson customer support for assistance.

Notices and Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

General safety precautions for operating the printer safely.

Ink Cartridge Safety Precautions

Specific safety guidelines for handling and using ink cartridges.

Copyright and Compliance Information

Details regarding copyright, trademarks, and ENERGY STAR compliance.