EPSON Stylus CX5400

EPSON Stylus CX5400 Parts
Paper support Feeder guard Scanner lid

Accessories

Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number T0321 T0422 T0423 T0424
Paper name EPSON Premium Bright White Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Size Letter Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) Legal A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) 4 x 6 inches, with perforated edges Letter Part number S041586 S041062 S041061 S041067 S041054 S041134 S041671 S041141 S041272 S041271 S041649 S041140 S041257 S041467 S041568 S041331 S041064 S041606 S041734
Control panel Transportation lock
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper
A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Letter 8 x 10inches Letter Letter Letter Letter 4 x 6 inches

Document table

Output tray and extension

Specifications

Printing
Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black 180 nozzles Color 177 nozzles (59 nozzles per color 3) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Resolution Up to on various papers using Photo RPM Buffer 64KB
Paper thickness lever Scanner

Ink cartridges

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Paper type Single sheets Size Letter (8.inches) Legal (8.inches) Half letter (statement, 5.5 8.5 inches) Executive (7.inches) A4 (mm) A5 (mm) Paper types Thickness Weight Plain bond paper, special papers 0.003 to 0.004 inch 17 to 24 lb distributed by EPSON, and various (0.08 to 0.11 mm) (64 to 90 g/m2) types of special media for plain bond paper

Envelopes

No. 10, 9.5 4.1 inches (mm) Plain bond paper or air mail paper DL, 8.7 4.3 inches (mm) C6, 4.4 6.4 inches (mm) mm A6 (mm) Special papers distributed by EPSON Special papers distributed by EPSON
0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)
12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m2)

Ink jet cards

Photo Paper and Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.inches) A4 (mm) inches (mm) Panoramic (mm) Ink Jet Transparencies, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight, DoubleSided Matte Paper, and Archival Matte Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8.inches) Letter (8.inches) inches (mm) Letter (8.inches) inches (mm)
Special papers distributed by EPSON Special papers distributed by EPSON Special papers distributed by EPSON
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper. Use paper under normal conditions: Temperature: Humidity: 59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C) 40 to 60% RH

Printable Area

Single Envelopes

A B-L B-R

Standard sheets A: top margin B-L: left margin B-R: right margin C: bottom margin 0.12 (3.0 mm) 0.12 (3.0 mm) 0.12 (3.0 mm) 0.12 (3.0 mm) Sheets copied with small margin setting 0.06 (1.5 mm) 0.06 (1.5 mm) 0.06 (1.5 mm) 0.06 (1.5 mm) Envelopes 0.12 (3.0 mm) 0.12 (3.0 mm) 0.12 (3.0 mm) 0.78 (20 mm)
Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge left with the flap side down. Depending on the type of paper, the print quality may deteriorate in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared. Before printing large jobs using an extended margin setting, print a single sheet to confirm printout quality.

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Specification Color(s) Black ink cartridge (T0321) Black Color ink cartridges (T0422, T0423, T0424) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Reliability Lamp

30,000 cycles of scanner head movement (main unit MCBF) 10,000-hour life

Mechanical

Paper feed method Friction Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Sheet feeder, top entry About 100 sheets at 24lb (90 g/m2) 17.8 17.inches (W D H) 254 mm (W D H) 19.8 lb (9.0 kg) without ink cartridges

Print capacity* 1240 pages (A4, ISO/IEC 420 pages (A4, 360 dpi, 5% 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 duty each color) dpi, 3.5% duty); 870 pages (A4, 360 dpi, 5%duty) Cartridge life Storage temperature Transit temperature 2 years from production date (if unopened) or within 6 months after opening package, at 77 F (25 C) 4 to 104 F (20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 22 to 140 F (30 to 60 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) 0.4 F (18 C) 0.5 2.8 2.6 inches (W D H) 12.7 71.2 66.5 mm (W D H)
Freezing 3.2 F (16 C) temperature** Dimensions 0.8 2.8 2.6 inches (W D H) 22 71.2 66.5 mm (W D H)

Electrical

Input voltage range* Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 108 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60 Hz 0.5 A Approx. 23 W (ISO 10560 Letter Pattern) Approx. 6.0 W in sleep mode Approx. 0.6 W in power-off mode
The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement. The actual print capacity may vary. The ink charging process reduces the print capacity of the initial cartridge, even though it contains the standard amount of ink. ** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 F (25 C).
Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSONs warranties. Dont use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired. Do not refill the ink cartridge. An IC chip on the cartridge calculates the amount of remaining ink based on the initial supply. Adding ink does not increase the amount available for use.
* Check the label on the back of this product for voltage information

Environmental

Temperature Operation Storage* 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C)
4 to 140 F (20 to 60 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C)

Scanning

Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size Scanning resolution Flatbed color image scanner Color CCD line sensor 10,200 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi, 100% 8.5 11.7 inches (mm), letter or A4 size (selectable with software) 1200 dpi (main), 2400 dpi (sub)

Transit*

4 to 140 F (20 to 60 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C)
*Stored in shipping container
Humidity (without condensation) Operation Storage

20 to 80% RH 5 to 85% RH

Output resolution 50 to 4800 dpi (adjustable in one-dpi increments), 7200 dpi, and 9600 dpi Color separation Image data RGB color filters on CCD 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external White cold cathode fluorescent lamp

Safety Approvals

Safety standards EMC UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B
Gamma correction User defined 2 level Light source

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1. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge left, and printable side up, against the right edge of the sheet feeder. 2. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes (but not too tightly).

Loading Paper

Single Sheets
1. Open the output tray and its extensions.
Open output tray and extension
2. Flip the feeder guard forward.
Flip feeder guard forward
3. Raise the scanner section as shown and set the paper thickness lever to the ^ position (remember to set it back to the m position when youre done).
3. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder.
Set the thickness lever to the ^ position
Insert paper against the right edge
Slide the left edge guide against the paper
Note: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load one envelope at a time.
4. Lower the scanner section until it clicks into place. 5. Select the following settings: Plain paper as the Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting
4. Slide the left edge guide against the paper (but not too tightly). 5. Lower the feeder guard back over the paper. Also be sure to: Load the printable side face-up. Its often whiter or brighter than the other side. Load letterhead or preprinted paper top edge first. Dont load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. Load up to approximately 100 sheets of plain paper at a time.
The correct envelope size as the Size (Windows) or Paper Size (Macintosh) setting Landscape as the Orientation setting

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Selecting the Correct Media Type
Select the Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting according to these guidelines:
For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Ink Jet Transparencies DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper Select this Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Bright White Paper Matte Paper - Heavyweight

Stand-alone Copying

Basic Copying
1. Place your document face-down on the glass, as shown in the previous section. 2. The default copy settings are displayed on the control panel. Change any necessary copy settings, as described in Changing Copy Settings below. 3. Press the Color Copy button (for color copies) or B&W Copy button (for black and white copies). Your document is scanned and then printed.

Note: Your copied image size may not be the exact same size as your original. If youre using the 2-up or 4-up Copy Mode setting (see Type of Copies on page 6), repeat these steps for your second page.
Placing Your Original Document
1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place your document face-down on the glass, in the corner shown below. Move your document about 1/8 inch from the top and side edge so your entire document is scanned.

Changing Copy Settings

The current copy settings are shown on the LCD screen. You can change copy settings using the control panel, as described below.
Current settings are shown here

Reset button

Menu buttons
Copies/Value buttons (+ and )

Stop button

3. Close the scanner lid.
Note: If you place your document against the guides, the edges next to the guides wont be scanned. If you need to scan a thick document, such as a book, you can remove the scanner lid to scan. Gently press down the original to keep it flat on the document table. Be sure to replace the scanner id when youre finished.
When you finish changing a setting, press the Stop button.
Note: To clear a setting, press the Reset button. To clear all the setting changes youve made, press and hold the Reset button for at least 3 seconds. If youll be changing the Copy mode setting (as described in Type of Copies on page 6), select your Copy mode before selecting any other copy settings.

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Number of Copies
Copy mode 2-up Copies two originals onto one sheet

Results

Press the + or Copies buttons. If youre using the 2-up or 4up Copy mode setting (see Type of Copies), you cant select the number of copies.

Paper Size

4-up Copies four originals onto one sheet
Press a Menu button until you see Paper size on the LCD screen. Then press the + or Value buttons to select the size of the paper you loaded, either Letter, 4 6, 5 7, or A4 (8.3 11.7 inches).

Lighten or Darken

If you notice reduced print quality at the bottom of your copy, try using the Standard Margins setting.
Press a Menu button until you see Lighter/Darker on the LCD screen. Then press the + or Value buttons to lighten or darken your copies.

Type of Copies

Note: The Copy mode settings determine the options available with other settings on the control panel. Not all of the other options described here are available with every Copy mode setting.

Copy Quality

Press a Menu button until you see Quality&Paper on the LCD screen. Then press the + or Value buttons to select a print quality appropriate for your document and the paper you loaded.
Quality&Paper setting Plain PaperEcon Plain PaperNorm Plain PaperFine Use when youve loaded Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for quick copying with draft print quality Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for text copying with normal print quality Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for text and graphics copying with high print quality Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for improved image quality Matte Paper Heavyweight or Double-Sided Matte Paper Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, or Premium Semigloss Paper DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper

Press a Menu button until you see Copy mode on the LCD screen. Then press the + or Value buttons to select one of these copy modes:
Copy mode Standard Margins Copies your original with a 0.55inch margin at the bottom of the page Results
Plain PaperBest Matte Paper HW Photo Paper DB Photo Paper
BorderFree Sizes your original as needed to fit to the edges of or paper*
Note: Not all of these settings may be available, depending on the current Copy mode setting.

Reduce or Enlarge

Small Margins Copies your original with only a 0.1-inch border around the edges*
Press a Menu button until you see Reduce/Enlarge on the LCD screen. Then press the + or Value buttons to enlarge or reduce your document to fit on the paper you loaded. Or select Auto Fit Page to size your document automatically. To reduce or enlarge by a precise percentage, press a Menu button until you see Zoom In/Out on the LCD screen. Then press the + or Value buttons to select a percentage of the scanned image for the resulting print.
Note: If you select Auto Fit Page as the Reduce/Enlarge setting to copy a document with white or very light colored edges, the original size may not be recognized correctly, creating an incorrect size copy. If this occurs, select 100% as the Reduce/Enlarge setting and use the Zoom In/Out setting to adjust the size of your copy.
Repeat Copies an image multiple times on one sheet Works best with originals that are business card-size or smaller)

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Using EPSON Smart Panel
Smart Panel is an easy, step-by-step interface for scanning, copying, printing, and more.

Smart Panel Features

Description Scans an image or document and attaches it to an e-mail so you can send it right away.
Scan to E-mail Scans an image and uploads it to EPSONs photosharing web site. EPSON Photo Site
Note: For details on using all the Smart Panel features, click the ? button in Smart Panel or see the on-screen Smart Panel User Guide.
You can launch Smart Panel from your computer or by pressing the Scan button on the control panel (or you can set the Scan button to launch a specific Smart Panel application).

Smart Panel Features Description Scans and prints photos in various sizes and layouts. Includes Color Restoration. RePrint Photos Scan an image or document directly to a file on your hard drive. Scan and Save Scans and prints a document like a photocopier.
Control Panel Error Messages
To diagnose some problems, check the printers control panel, as described below.
Error Message Solution No XXX ink cartridge > Press The indicated ink cartridge is not the Color copy button to install new installed. Install the cartridge as described on page 8. ink cartridge. XXX ink out > Press the Color The indicated ink cartridge is out of copy button to begin replacing the ink. Replace the cartridge as ink cartridge. described on page 8. Ink cartridge error > Press the There is something wrong with the Color copy button to begin ink cartridge. Replace the cartridge replacing the ink cartridge. as described on page 8. Paper jam or misfeed > Press Paper is jammed. Press the Color the color copy button and clear the Copy button to clear the jam. If it is paper jam by hand if necessary. still jammed see your on-screen Users Guide. Paper out > Load paper in the Load paper in the sheet feeder, Paper tray and press the Color copy then press the Color Copy button button. to continue printing. Scanner unit open > Close the Carefully close the scanner and scanner unit press it down until it clicks securely into place. Scanner error > See your documentation and call service if necessary. Press the On button to turn off the EPSON Stylus CX5400. Unlock the transportation lock, if necessary. Turn your EPSON Stylus CX back on. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in your onscreen Users Guide. Press the On button to turn off the EPSON Stylus CX5400, then turn it back on. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer or EPSON as described in your onscreen Users Guide.
Copy Center When you install your own fax software, scans your image or document into your PC fax utility. Copy to Fax Scans text documents and converts them to editable text files on your computer. Edit Text Scans a photo into ArcSoft PhotoImpressionTM where you can edit, retouch, enhance, and print it with templates, frames, and borders. Scans an image or document and lets you choose which program it opens in. Scan to Application

Photo Projects

Printer error > See your documentation and call service if necessary.

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Cleaning the Print Head
If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are not correct, or dots or lines are missing, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.
Note: You can also use a printer software utility to clean the print head right from your computer. Select the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions on running the print head cleaning utility.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
If the Error light on the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is flashing and you see an ink low or ink out message on the LCD screen and your computer monitor, you need to replace one of the cartridges. When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts dont look their best. If the quality doesnt improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge. Use these ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Black ink cartridge: T0321 Cyan ink cartridge: T0422 Magenta ink cartridge: T0423 Yellow ink cartridge: T0424
Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your EPSON Stylus CX5400 not covered by EPSONs warranty.
1. Make sure your Stylus CX is turned on but not printing, and the Error light is off. (If the Error light is flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge; see page 8) 2. Press a Menu button until you see Head Cleaning on the LCD screen. 3. Press the Color Copy button. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the Stylus CX makes some noise and the On light flashes briefly.
Caution: Never turn off the Stylus CX while the On light is flashing, unless it hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer, or call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: To avoid damaging the EPSON Stylus CX5400, never move the print head by hand. You cannot print if any ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
4. When the On light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean. Make sure plain paper is loaded, press a Menu button until you see Nozzle Check on the LCD screen, and press the Color Copy button. The nozzle check pattern prints. 5. Examine the printed nozzle check pattern. It should look like this:
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
If it looks correct, youre done. If any dots or lines are missing, clean the print head again; see the previous steps for instructions. If you dont see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, see the Problems and Solutions section of your onscreen Users Guide. You can also turn the EPSON Stylus CX off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to soften and then try cleaning the print head again.
Caution: When you dont turn on your EPSON Stylus CX for a long time, the print quality can decline. Its a good idea to turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is turned on and not printing. The control panel tells you which ink cartridge is low or empty. 2. Use the Menu buttons to display Change Cartridge, then press the Color Copy button. The ink cartridges move to the replacement position.

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3. Lift up the scanner section, as shown. 7. Carefully lower the scanner section and press it down until it clicks into place.
4. Pinch the tabs on the front and back of the cartridge, then lift the cartridge out and dispose of it carefully.
The EPSON Stylus CX begins charging the ink delivery system. Charging takes about 30 seconds. The On light flashes and the EPSON Stylus CX makes noise. When its finished, the On light stops flashing and stays on.
Caution: Never turn off the EPSON Stylus CX while the On light is flashing, unless it hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

5. Shake the package of ink four or five times. Then remove the cartridge from the package.
Caution: Dont touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing.
Dont touch the green part
6. Lower the cartridge into its holder, then press down on the top of the cartridge until it clicks in place.
If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 6 before continuing with step 7.

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6. When youre finished, press the Color Copy button to print the second test page. 7. On the test page, select the pair of horizontal bars with the least noticeable light or dark band between them. (In this example, the best choice is #4.) You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head.
Note: You can also use a printer software utility to align the print head from your computer. Select the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions running the print head alignment utility.
1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is turned on and not printing, and the Error light is off. 2. Load a stack of plain, letter-size paper in the sheet feeder. 3. Press a Menu button until you see Head Alignment, then press the Color Copy button to print the first test page. 4. On the test page, select the number of the straightest line in each row. (In this example, the best choices have been circled.) You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe.
8. Press the + or - Value buttons to select the number of the best pattern, then press the Color Copy button. 9. When youre finished, press the Color Copy button to print the third test page. 10. Repeat steps 7 through 8 to complete the alignment process. 5. Press the + or - Value buttons to select the number of the best line for the first row, then press the Color Copy button. Repeat this step for the second, third, fourth, and fifth rows.
Note: If you select a pattern other than 8 in any row, that pattern becomes pattern #8 next time you align the print head.

Related Documentation

CPD-16736 CPD-16737 CPD-16738 EPSON Stylus CX5400 Start Here EPSON Stylus CX5400 Quick Reference EPSON Stylus CX5400 CD-ROM (includes HTML Users Guide)

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