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Epson Stylus Photo RX685 Series

Epson Stylus Photo RX685 Series
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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
Copying Photos .............................12
Copying Documents.....................14
Printing from a Memory Card
Handling a Memory Card ............15
Printing Photos ...............................17
Selecting and Printing Photos Using
an Index Sheet...........................19
Printing onto a CD/DVD ...............21
Printing a CD/DVD Jacket............22
Replaying a Movie and Printing a
Shot .............................................22
Printing a Photo with Messages or
Drawings.....................................23
Printing from an External Device
From a Storage Device.................26
Using PictBridge or
USB DIRECT-PRINT.......................26
Saving Your Data
Scanning a Photo / Document ...27
Using an External Storage
Device ........................................27
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Precautions.................................... 29
Removing and Installing Ink
Cartridges.................................. 29
Maintenance
Checking the Ink Cartridge
Status.......................................... 32
Checking and Cleaning the Print
Head .......................................... 32
Aligning the Print Head ................ 33
Solving Problems
Error Messages .............................. 34
Problems and Solutions ................ 34
Summary of Panel Settings
Copy Mode................................... 40
Memory Card Mode .................... 42
Specialty Print Mode .................... 45
Setup Mode................................... 51
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Epson Stylus Photo RX685 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Printer TypeAll-in-One
Color Depth48-bit
LCD ScreenYes
Paper Capacity120 sheets
FunctionsPrint, Copy, Scan
Printing TechnologyInkjet
Print Resolution5760 x 1440 dpi
Scanner TypeFlatbed
Reduction/Enlargement25% - 400%
Media TypesPlain Paper, Photo Paper, Envelopes
Media SizesA4, Letter, Legal
Borderless PrintingYes
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Card ReaderCompactFlash, Memory Stick, SD, xD
LCD Screen Size2.5 inch
Operating System CompatibilityMac
ConnectivityUSB
Ink Cartridges6 (individual ink cartridges)

Summary

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines for safe printer operation and handling.

Ink Cartridge Safety

Precautions for safe handling and use of ink cartridges.

Control Panel Functions

Control Panel Overview

Details the components and layout of the printer's control panel.

Control Panel Buttons

Explains the function of each button on the printer's control panel.

LCD Screen Operations

Using the LCD Screen

Instructions for navigating menus and viewing photos on the LCD screen.

Power Saving and Screen Adjustment

Describes power saving features and LCD screen angle adjustment.

Handling Paper

Selecting Paper

Guide to choosing the correct paper type and its loading capacity.

Loading Paper into Rear Feeder

Loading Paper into the Rear Feeder

Step-by-step instructions for loading paper into the rear feeder.

Loading Paper into Front Cassette

Loading Paper into the Front Paper Cassette

Instructions for loading various paper sizes into the front paper cassette.

Handling a CDDVD

Loading a CDDVD

Instructions for placing and inserting a CD/DVD onto the printer tray.

Removing a CDDVD

Removing the CDDVD Tray

Procedure for safely removing the CD/DVD tray after printing.

Copying Basics

Placing Originals on Document Table

How to position documents and photos face-down on the scanner.

Copying Photos

Steps to copy photos, including size options and multiple copies.

Photo Cropping and Enlarging

Cropping and Enlarging a Photo

How to crop and enlarge photos for printing.

Document Copying Procedures

Copying Documents

Instructions for copying documents, including settings and duplexing.

Copying Books

Method for copying pages from a book using the document table.

Printing from Memory Card

Handling Memory Cards

Instructions for inserting various types of memory cards into the printer.

Printing Photos from Memory Card

Removing the Memory Card

Procedure for safely removing a memory card from the printer.

Printing Photos from Memory Card

Steps to view, select, and print photos from memory cards.

Photo Editing Features

Cropping and Enlarging Photos

How to crop and enlarge photos for printing.

Previewing Image Adjustments

Using PhotoEnhance to preview image adjustments before printing.

Advanced Memory Card Printing

Index Sheet Photo Selection

Using an index sheet to select and print specific photos.

Printing with DPOF Settings

Using DPOF data to preselect photos and print jobs.

Index Sheet Printing Process

Printing an Index Sheet

Steps to print an index sheet for photo selection.

Selecting Photos from Index Sheet

How to mark photos on an index sheet for printing.

Scanning the Index Sheet

Procedure for scanning a marked index sheet to print selected photos.

Printing onto CDDVD

CDDVD Printing Setup and Execution

Steps for setting up and printing photos onto CDs or DVDs.

Adjusting CDDVD Print Area

How to adjust the inner and outer diameters for CD/DVD printing.

Adjusting CDDVD Print Position

How to fine-tune the print position for CD/DVD printing.

CDDVD Jacket Printing

Printing a CDDVD Jacket

Instructions for printing designs onto CD/DVD jackets.

Movie Playback and Printing

Replaying Movie and Printing Shots

How to play movies from memory card and print selected scenes.

Photos with Messages or Drawings

Using Templates for Photo Customization

Adding messages or drawings to photos using templates and the printer.

Creating Photo Greeting Cards

Selecting Photo and Printing Template

Choosing a photo and printing a template for greeting cards.

Writing MessageDrawing on Template

Adding custom messages or drawings to the printed template.

Finalizing Greeting Card Print

Scanning and Printing Photo with Template

Scanning the completed template to print the final greeting card.

Printing from External Devices

Printing from Storage Devices

How to print photos from USB storage devices like cameras or flash drives.

Direct Camera Printing (PictBridgeUSB)

Direct printing from digital cameras using USB connection.

Saving Your Data

Scanning to Memory Card

Saving scanned images directly to a memory card in JPEG or PDF format.

Copying to External Storage

Transferring photos from memory card to external USB storage.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Ink Cartridge Safety Precautions

Essential safety and handling precautions for ink cartridges.

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Step-by-step guide for replacing ink cartridges.

Printer Maintenance

Checking Ink Cartridge Status

How to check the remaining ink levels for each cartridge.

Print Head Status Check

Diagnosing print head issues by printing a nozzle check pattern.

Print Head Care

Cleaning the Print Head

Procedure to clean the print head for better print quality.

Aligning the Print Head

Steps to align the print head to fix vertical line issues.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Error Messages and Solutions

Lists common error messages and their corresponding solutions.

Setup and Data Errors

Troubleshooting initial setup problems and data transmission errors.

Printing and Copying Troubleshooting

Printer Noise and Installation Issues

Resolving noise problems after turning on or installing cartridges.

Print Quality and Paper Feed Problems

Addressing margins, blank pages, and paper feed issues.

Paper Jam Resolution

Removing Jammed Paper

Instructions for removing jammed paper from various printer locations.

Jam and Print Quality Issues

Resolving CDDVD Jams

Steps to clear CD/DVD jams and handle slipping discs.

Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems

Addressing banding, paper selection, and ink cartridge issues.

Print Quality Diagnostics

Blurry, Faint, or Grainy Printouts

Tips for improving print clarity and fixing faint or grainy results.

Color and Darkness Issues

Solutions for incorrect colors, missing colors, or overly dark printouts.

Image Size and Position Correction

Correcting issues with image size, position, or dark printouts.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Movie Printing Problems

Resolving problems with movie playback and thumbnail printing.

Scan Quality Issues

Troubleshooting partial scans or large file sizes.

Summary of Panel Settings

Copy Mode Settings Overview

Overview of settings available in Copy Mode.

Copy Mode Print Settings Details

Detailed settings for various copy modes and layouts.

Copy Mode Print Settings

Zoom, Paper, and Quality Settings

Adjusting zoom, paper type, size, quality, and density for copying.

Expansion and Other Copy Settings

Configuring expansion, dry time, and binding direction for copies.

Memory Card Operations

Memory Card Mode Functions

Overview of functions available when using memory cards.

Memory Card Print Settings

Configuring paper and layout settings for memory card printing.

Specialty Print Modes

Specialty Print Options Overview

Overview of specialty printing modes like Reprint/Restore Photos.

ReprintRestore Photos Settings

Detailed settings for restoring faded photos and reprinting.

Photo Greeting Card Settings

Photo Greeting Card Configuration

Configuring paper, layout, and frame for photo greeting cards.

CDDVD Printing Settings

CDDVD Print Options

Layout options for printing photos on CDs/DVDs and jackets.

CDDVD Print Configuration

Settings for paper, filter, enhance, and red-eye reduction for CD/DVD printing.

Movie and Photo Print Settings

Play Movie and Print Photos Settings

Settings for playing movies and printing selected scenes.

Printer Setup and Configuration

Ink Levels and Maintenance Routines

Checking ink, cleaning print head, and aligning print head.

Connection and System Settings

Configuring PictBridge, Bluetooth, screen savers, and display.

Backup and Default Settings Management

Options for backing up memory cards and restoring default printer settings.

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