Epson Stylus CX8400 Series Manual

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Epson Stylus CX8400 Series Parts
Paper support
Edge
guide
Control panel
buttons
Memory
card slots
Service only
(do not open)
Power inlet
(for power cable)
Feeder guard
Scanner
lid
Output tray
and extensions
Scanner lid
Document
table
PictBridge/USB port
(for camera cable)
Scanner
Ink cartridge holder
(in home position)
USB port
(for computer cable)
Accessories
Media
Paper type
®
Epson
Bright White
Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium
Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo
Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Presentation Paper
Matte
Epson Premium
Presentation Paper
Matte
Epson Premium
Presentation Paper
Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality
Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel
Transfer Paper
7/07
Epson Stylus CX8400 Series
Part
Size
number
Letter
S041586
(8.5 × 11 inches)
4 × 6 inches
S041809
S042038
Letter
S041141
(8.5 × 11 inches)
S041649
S041271
Borderless
S041808
4 × 6 inches
S041727
Borderless
S041464
5 × 7 inches
Borderless
S041465
8 × 10 inches
Letter
S041286
(8.5 × 11 inches)
S042183
S041667
Borderless
S041934
4 × 6 inches
S042181
S042174
Borderless
S041945
5 × 7 inches
Letter
S041935
(8.5 × 11 inches)
S042182
S042175
Borderless
S041982
4 × 6 inches
Letter
S041331
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Letter
S041062
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Legal
S041067
(8.5 × 14 inches)
Borderless
S041467
8 × 10 inches
Letter
S041257
(8.5 × 11 inches)
S042180
Letter
S041568
(8.5 × 11 inches)
A4 (8.3 × 11.7
S041106
inches)
Letter
S041153
(8.5 × 11 inches)
Sheet
count
500
50
100
20
50
100
40
100
20
20
20
25
50
50
60
100
20
20
25
50
40
20
100
100
50
50
100
50
10
10
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Summary of Contents for Epson Stylus CX8400 Series

  • Page 1 Epson Stylus CX8400 Series Parts Paper support Feeder guard Edge guide Control panel buttons Memory card slots Service only (do not open) Power inlet (for power cable) Accessories Media Paper type Scanner Epson Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Output tray...
  • Page 2: Ink Cartridges

    Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 3: Size And Weight

    Number of files: Up to 999 Ink Cartridges Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for charging the printer.
  • Page 4: Loading Paper

    Epson Stylus CX8400 Series 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) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 5 to 85% RH...
  • Page 5: Placing Originals For Copying Or Scanning

    The copies may not be exactly the same size as the originals. Copying a Document or Photo 1. Press the P button to turn on the CX8400 Series. 2. Load plain paper or Epson special paper in the sheet feeder (see page 4). Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.
  • Page 6: Restoring Photos

    1. Press the P 2. Load 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, or letter-size Epson special paper in the sheet feeder (see page 4). 3. Place your original photo on the document table. Note: You can copy up to 2 photos at the same time. Place them 0.2 inches (5 mm) apart.
  • Page 7: Printing From A Memory Card

    Paper type Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte ❏ To change the paper size, select the size of paper you loaded.
  • Page 8: Inserting The Memory Card

    Epson Stylus CX8400 Series Inserting the Memory Card Insert one card at a time in one of the CX8400 Series memory card slots as shown below. 1. Turn on the CX8400 Series. 2. Insert your card into the correct slot (see page 7 for a list).
  • Page 9: Selecting The Correct Media Type

    ❏ To change the paper type, select choose the type of paper you loaded. Paper type Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte ❏...
  • Page 10: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    You can use your CX8400 Series to scan a photo or document and save it as a digital file on your computer. You can even restore and correct photographs as you scan. The Epson Scan software provides three scanning modes: ❏ scans quickly and easily using automatic Full Auto Mode settings.
  • Page 11 8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. Epson Stylus CX8400 Series 9. Once you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 12: Adjusting Print Quality

    Epson Stylus CX8400 Series Adjusting Print Quality If the print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. You can use the control panel or software to run these utilities. See the on-screen User’s Guide for details on using software.
  • Page 13: Related Documentation

    9. Keep the CX8400 Series level during transportation to prevent damage. Epson Stylus CX8400 Series 10. After transporting the CX8400 Series, remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder. If print quality has declined when you print again in a new location, clean and align the print head (see page 12).

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