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  • Page 1 RX620 Quick Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Copying ..........7 Loading Paper .
  • Page 4 Removing a Memory Card ........52 Maintaining Your RX620 Replacing Ink Cartridges .
  • Page 5 Scan Quality Problems ........69 RX620 Screen Problems ....... . . 71 Where To Get Help .
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Copying

    Epson printers and ink. See the inside back cover for a complete list of papers that work with your printer. If you need help making a selection, see the Start Here sheet for some useful tips, or check online at www.epson.com.
  • Page 8 To ensure good results, always: Load paper with the printable side up (it’s usually whiter or brighter). Check the RX620’s Paper Type setting before printing to make sure it matches the type of paper you’ve loaded (see page 12). Copying...

  • Page 9: Copying Text And Graphics

    Tip: Plain photocopier paper works well for making everyday copies. For crisper text and more vivid colors, try Epson Premium Bright White Paper or Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper. These papers provide superior yet affordable results for day-to-day business and personal printing needs.

  • Page 10: Stop Button

    (see step 5 below) Note: The RX620 retains the last settings you used, so always check them to make sure they’re the ones you want to copy with. 5. Check the layout setting at the top of the screen and make sure does not appear.

  • Page 11: Copying A Photo

    (available only when printing on 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, and letter-size Epson paper). 1. Load your paper, then place your original on the scanner glass (see page 9).
  • Page 12 Paper Type If you’ve loaded this paper . . . Plain paper Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron-On Transfer Paper Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper...

  • Page 13: Selecting A Copy Layout

    Selecting a Copy Layout Whether you’re copying a newspaper clipping or a photograph, your RX620 lets you print your copies using a variety of layouts. 1. After pressing the Copy screen: 2. Use the u, d, l, and r buttons to choose one of these layout options, then...
  • Page 14 Prints nine wallet-size copies of the photo on the page * Borderless copying is available only when you’re using Epson paper in the sizes listed. If you notice reduced print quality at the bottom of your print, try using a layout with borders.

  • Page 15: Making Prints From Slides Or Negatives

    Making Prints From Slides or Negatives You can use the film holder that came with your Stylus Photo RX620 to scan 35-mm slides or strips of negative and positive film. To get professional results that look and feel like traditional photos, try one of these special Epson papers: Premium Glossy Photo Paper—available in sizes perfect for displaying in your...

  • Page 16: Placing 35-Mm Slides In The Holder

    Placing 35-mm Slides in the Holder 1. Fit the holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the rear edge of the glass. Make sure the cutouts for 35-mm slides are in the middle of the glass (not at the rear edge) to align them with the fluorescent lamp when you close the lid. 2.

  • Page 17: Placing 35-Mm Film Strips In The Holder

    Placing 35-mm Film Strips in the Holder 1. Remove the film strip cover. 2. Slide your film strip into the holder. Note: The photos should be mirror-imaged when viewed from overhead. (The shinier side faces down; the duller side faces up.) 3.

  • Page 18: Scanning And Printing Your Photos

    Scanning and Printing Your Photos 1. Close the scanner lid. 2. Press the Copy Slide/Neg Note: Do not press the Copy button, or the film holder will be printed instead of the film. 3. Select Custom Print 4. If you’re scanning slides, select scanning a film strip, select one of these options: Negative Color Film Negative B&W Film...
  • Page 19 Borderless Note: Borderless printing is available only for Epson papers in these sizes: 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, and letter-size. Whether you print with or without borders, your photos will be slightly cropped because 35-mm film has different proportions than those of the paper you’re printing on.

  • Page 20: Restoring Color From Faded Slides, Negatives, And Photos

    Follow these steps to restore faded 4 × 6-inch photos. You’ll need to have some 4 × 6-inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper before starting. You can place two photos on the scanner at once; a separate print will be made of each photo.
  • Page 21 2. Load one or more sheets (up to 20) of 4 × 6-inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper. 3. Press the button. Copy 4. Press the Copy Options (even if you’re copying only one photo). Press screen, then press You see this screen:...
  • Page 22 Copying...

  • Page 23: Making Prints From Your Digital Camera

    You can print photos from your digital camera by inserting its memory card in your RX620 (see page 24). Or if you have a PictBridge enabled camera, you can connect it to the RX620 with a USB cable (see page 34). After connecting your camera or inserting its memory card, select photos by:...

  • Page 24: Inserting Your Camera's Memory Card

    Inserting Your Camera’s Memory Card 1. Turn off your computer or disconnect it from the RX620; otherwise, photos may automatically copy to your computer when you insert a card. 2. Open the memory card slot cover. 3. Make sure the memory card light (next to the card slots) is off and all the slots are empty.

  • Page 25: Quick Printing Of 4 × 6-Inch Snapshots

    After inserting a memory card, you can view and select the photos you want to print from the RX620 screen. Follow these steps to make beautiful 4 × 6-inch borderless prints quickly and easily. You’ll need to have some 4 × 6-inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper before starting.

  • Page 26: Custom Printing Your Photos

    After inserting a memory card, you can view and select the photos you want to print from the RX620 screen. Depending on how you want to display your photos, you can choose from various sizes and types of Epson paper to get just the results you want. See page 28 for some great suggestions.
  • Page 27 Borderless photo. Otherwise select described on page 29. Note: Borderless printing is available only for Epson photo papers in these sizes: 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, and letter-size. : For high-quality prints, choose Quality 5. If you would like to make any special adjustments or enhancements to your photos, see page 29.

  • Page 28: Selecting Your Paper And Making The Correct Paper Type Setting

    Heavyweight. These papers let you print vivid, long-lasting photographs with a reduced- or non-glare finish. See the inside back cover for all the papers that work with your RX620. To learn more about a particular paper, check online at www.epson.com.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Layout

    : your photo prints all the way to the edges of the paper; Borderless use only with Epson photo paper in these sizes: 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, 8 × 10-inch, and letter-size : your photo prints with a white margin around the edge...
  • Page 30 Use the u, d, l, and r buttons to change any of these settings. If you don’t see the setting you want, continue pressing the d button until it appears. : Choose Filter Auto Correct: P.I.M. or Exif Print settings (these options are automatically selected when your pictures contain P.I.M.

  • Page 31: Using Dpof To Select Your Photos

    See your camera’s instruction manual for details. 1. Insert the camera’s memory card in the RX620. 2. Press the Memory Card 3.

  • Page 32: Printing From An Index Sheet

    Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (4 × 6, 8 × 10, or letter-size) Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (letter-size) Epson Photo Paper (letter-size) Epson Glossy Photo Paper (4 × 6 or letter- size) Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight (letter-size) Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper (letter- size) 1.

  • Page 33: Selecting Photos From The Index Sheet

    3. At the bottom of the sheet, select the type and size of paper you loaded, as listed below: If you loaded this paper . . . Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Epson Photo Paper...

  • Page 34: Connecting Your Camera Directly

    Note: To cancel printing, press the y Stop button. If you have more than one index sheet, wait for the RX620 to finish printing. Then repeat the steps above to scan and print from each additional sheet. Connecting Your Camera Directly PictBridge and USB Direct Print let you print your photos by connecting your digital camera directly to the Stylus Photo RX620.
  • Page 35 1. Remove any memory cards from the RX620. (If you leave a card in the RX620, photos will be read from that card instead of your camera’s card.) 2. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the the front of the Stylus Photo RX620.

  • Page 36: Cropping A Photo

    Cropping a Photo If you have a photo with a subject in it you want to emphasize, you can crop out the rest of the photo. Then you can print just the main subject by itself. Note: You can crop and print only one photo at a time. Cropping does not change the original file on your memory card;...
  • Page 37 You see the second cropping screen: 8. Use the u and d buttons to increase or decrease the size of the frame. Note: To readjust the frame’s position, press the Cancel button to return to the previous screen. 9. When you have finished framing the photo, press of the cropped image: 10.
  • Page 38 Making Prints From Your Digital Camera...

  • Page 39: Scanning To A Memory Card

    Scanning to a Memory Card You can use your Epson Stylus Photo RX620 as a stand-alone scanner to save scans of photos, film, and slides to your memory card. You can also scan to your computer instead of a memory card (see the instructions in your on-screen Reference Guide).

  • Page 40: Scanning A Photo

    The memory card light flashes, then turns green. Note: If the card is not properly formatted, you see a message on the RX620 screen. Press the button indicated on the RX620 screen to format the card. Any data stored on the card will be erased.

  • Page 41: Scanning Film Or Slides

    9. Click when done, then remove the card. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the Stylus Photo RX620 while the memory card light is flashing, or you may lose data. Scanning Film or Slides After inserting a memory card (see page 39), you can scan film or slides to the card and save your photos in JPEG format.

  • Page 42: Removing The Film Holder And Document Mat

    Removing the Film Holder and Document Mat 1. Open the scanner lid and slide out the document mat. Set the mat aside so you can reinstall it for scanning reflective documents later. Note: You must remove the white document mat to scan film or slides. 2.

  • Page 43: Placing 35-Mm Slides In The Holder

    Placing 35-mm Slides in the Holder 1. Fit the holder’s tabs into the two small holes at the rear edge of the glass. Make sure the cutouts for 35-mm slides are in the middle of the glass (not at the rear edge) to align them with the fluorescent lamp when you close the lid. 2.

  • Page 44: Placing 35-Mm Film Strips In The Holder

    Placing 35-mm Film Strips in the Holder 1. Remove the film strip cover. 2. Slide your film strip into the holder. Note: The photos should be mirror-imaged when viewed from overhead. (The shinier side faces down; the duller side faces up.) 3.

  • Page 45: Scanning And Saving To Your Memory Card

    Negative B&W Film Positive Color Film (Strip) Press after making your selection. The RX620 displays your first photo on its screen: 5. Use the l and r buttons to preview each of your remaining photos. button. Scan to Memory Card .
  • Page 46 11. Click when done, then remove the card. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the Stylus Photo RX620 while the memory card light is flashing, or you may lose data. Scanning to a Memory Card (for best quality) as the Quality Photo button.

  • Page 47: Saving And Storing Photos

    Saving and Storing Photos You can use your RX620 as a card reader to copy photos and other types of files from a memory card to your computer, or vice versa. If you don’t have a computer, you can copy pictures from your camera’s memory card to a USB storage device, ®...

  • Page 48: Configuring Photostarter

    2. If this is your first time inserting a card, you see this screen: Click Next 3. The Epson PhotoStarter setup assistant opens. 4. Click again. The setup assistant asks you a Next series of questions about how you want PhotoStarter to work.
  • Page 49 If CardMonitor doesn’t open automatically, browse to the new drive icon on your desktop to view your photos. You can go back and change settings at any time by opening PhotoStarter. Open EPSON PhotoStarter 3 . Open the Tools menu and choose PhotoStarter 3...

  • Page 50: Copying Photos To A Usb Drive

    Note: If you insert a Macintosh disk into a Zip drive attached to the Stylus Photo RX620, it automatically formats it, so be sure to use a disk that is empty or not formatted, or one containing data you don’t mind losing. (You are prompted before any data is erased.) 1.

  • Page 51: Printing Your Stored Photos

    7. When you’re done copying photos, remove the card as described on page 52. Note: When backing up photos to a CD-R/RW, the Stylus Photo RX620 creates a folder for each backup session. You can store multiple backup sessions on a CD-R/RW.

  • Page 52: Removing A Memory Card

    Once you’re finished copying photos from your memory card, follow the steps below to prepare your computer before removing it. Be sure to remove any cards before unplugging the USB cable from your RX620. Caution: Do not eject a card while the memory card light is flashing, or without performing the steps described below, or you may lose data on the card.

  • Page 53: Maintaining Your Rx620

    “Aligning the Print Head” on page 59 Replacing Ink Cartridges When you print with low or empty ink cartridges, you see a message on the RX620 screen. Check this icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to see which cartridge is low or empty.

  • Page 54: Purchasing Ink Cartridges

    Note: A color ink multipack is also available (T048920). Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your Stylus Photo RX620 not covered by Epson’s warranty. 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.

  • Page 55: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    If an ink cartridge is low: Look at the icon in the upper right corner of the RX620 screen to see which cartridge is low or check the ink levels as described on page 53. Then press the button to enter setup mode. Use the u and d buttons to select...
  • Page 56 5. Unwrap the new cartridge. 6. Insert the new cartridge into the holder. Press down firmly until it clicks into place. If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 6 before continuing with the next step. Maintaining Your RX620...
  • Page 57 The Stylus Photo RX620 begins charging the ink delivery system and the message appears on the screen. When you see Charging Ink cartridge , click replacement is completed Caution: Never turn off the Stylus Photo RX620 during ink charging. This may cause incomplete charging of ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges...

  • Page 58: Checking And Cleaning And Print Head

    Tip: It’s a good idea to turn on your RX620 at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Checking the Print Head You can print a nozzle check pattern to see if any print head nozzles are clogged, or to check the results after cleaning the print head.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Print Head

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 66. You can also turn the Stylus Photo RX620 off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again.
  • Page 60 You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe. 6. On the RX620 screen, enter the number for the circled line in the first row by pressing the l and r buttons.

  • Page 61: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Stylus Photo RX620, check the messages on the RX620 screen, run a nozzle check (see page 58), or see “Problems and Solutions” below. See these sections: “Problems and Solutions” below “Where To Get Help” on page 72 Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your RX620.
  • Page 62 When you install ink cartridges, the Stylus Photo RX620 must charge its ink delivery system. Wait until it’s finished (the from the RX620 screen), then turn it off. If it’s turned off early, it may use extra ink the next time you turn it on.

  • Page 63: Printing And Copying Problems

    Run a nozzle check as described on page 58. If the check page prints, make sure your Stylus Photo RX620 software is installed correctly. If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your Stylus Photo RX620 for network printing, as described in the on-screen Reference Guide.

  • Page 64: Scanning Problems

    Wait until the fluorescent lamp stays on (ready for scanning). You may need to preview your scan to make the lamp come on. If you are using a USB hub, try connecting the Stylus Photo RX620 directly to the computer’s USB port.

  • Page 65: Paper Feed Problems

    If you see your Stylus Photo RX620 in the Windows Control Panel, but you can’t scan, uninstall and reinstall its software. See the on-screen Reference Guide to uninstall the software, then follow the installation instructions on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 66: Print Quality Problems

    If paper jams, turn off your Stylus Photo RX620, lift open the scanner section, and remove any paper that’s inside, including any small pieces that may have torn off. Carefully reload paper, turn the RX620 back on, and press the button.
  • Page 67 Use a support sheet with special paper or try loading your paper one sheet at a time. Align the print head; see page 59 for instructions. Use Epson papers for proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. Your printout is faint or has gaps. Clean the print head; see page 58 for instructions.

  • Page 68: Miscellaneous Printing Problems

    Try changing the Gamma setting in your printer software. If the Stylus Photo RX620 runs out of paper, load additional paper as soon as possible. If it is left without paper for a long period of time, the colors of your next copy or print job may be incorrect.

  • Page 69: Scan Quality Problems

    Make sure you wipe off any remaining cleaner. Don’t spray glass cleaner directly on the glass. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX620 is not tilted or placed on an unstable or uneven surface.
  • Page 70 The image does not look the same as the original. Your image and display settings may not be correct for your document type. Click in the EPSON Scan window for details. Help Your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors, so your printed colors can’t match your screen colors exactly.

  • Page 71: Rx620 Screen Problems

    The RX620 screen may be in sleep mode to protect the screen. If you see a message floating on the screen, press any button on the RX620 to wake the screen.

  • Page 72: Where To Get Help

    Where To Get Help If you need help with your Stylus Photo RX620 or EPSON Scan software, see “Epson Support” below. If you need help with any other included software, see page 73. Epson Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support...

  • Page 73: Other Software Technical Support

    You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from 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. Other Software Technical Support Software Telephone EPSON Smart (510) 445-8616...
  • Page 74 Solving Problems...

  • Page 75: Notices

    It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Leave enough space in front of the Stylus Photo RX620 (at least 9 inches) so it doesn’t tip forward and fall off of the work surface.

  • Page 76: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    When storing or transporting the Stylus Photo RX620, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. Otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges.

  • Page 77: Lcd Panel Safety Instructions

    If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and store it in the same environment as the Stylus Photo RX620. There is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.

  • Page 78: Declaration Of Conformity

    According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Located at: Notices WARNING For Canadian Users Epson America, Inc. MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254...

  • Page 79: Energy Star Compliance

    United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Epson also warrants that the consumable ink cartridges enclosed with the printer will perform to the manufacturer’s specified usage, which usage may expire before the...
  • Page 80 If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid, so long as you use an address in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions).
  • Page 81 Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
  • Page 82 Notices...

  • Page 83: Index

    9 to 10 Correcting color, 69 Cropping, 19, 30, 36 to 37 Cut off prints, 19, 64 Dark image, 69 Dark RX620 screen, 71 Darkening copies, 10, 12 Date, 30 Declaration of Conformity, 78 Default settings, RX620, 31...
  • Page 84 Ejecting memory cards, 52 Empty ink, 55 Compliance, 79 NERGY Enlarge copy, 10, 11 Factory settings, 31 Faded photos, 20 to 21 Faint prints, 67 Faster printing or copying, 63 FCC statement, 77 Feeding problems, 65 to 66 File size, 71 File types, memory card, 23 Film printing from, 15 to 19...
  • Page 85 66 to 68 printing, 58, 63 to 64, 68 to 69 scan quality, 69 to 71 scanning, 64 to 65 screen, RX620, 71 setup, 61 to 62 solving, 61 to 73 Proof sheet, 32 to 34 Reduce copy, 10, 11...
  • Page 86 71 safety instructions, 77 Setup mode, 31 Setup problems, 61 to 62 Sharpness, 30 Sleep mode RX620 screen, 71 scanning lamp, 64 Slides printing from, 15 to 19 scanning to memory card, 41 to 46 Slow printing or copying, 63...
  • Page 89 Turn your printed photos into digital images Scan photos, film, and other printed materials. See “Scanning to a Memory Card” in this guide. To use your computer with the RX620, see the on-screen Reference Guide for instructions. How to Copy, Print, and Scan...
  • Page 90 How To Order Epson Ink and Paper To order Epson ink cartridges and paper, 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.

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