Epson Stylus DX8400 User Manual

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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions .........3
Control Panel Functions
Control Panel ...................................4
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper ...............................6
Loading Paper .................................6
Copying
Placing Originals on the 
Document Table .........................8
Copying Photos ...............................8
Copying Documents.......................9
Printing from a Memory Card
Handling a Memory Card ............10
Printing Photos...

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Safety Instructions3
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety 
Instructions
Before using this printer, read and follow 
these safety instructions:
■Use only the power cord that comes with 
the printer. Use of another cord may cause 
fire or shock. Do not use the cord with any 
another equipment.
■Make sure the power cord meets all 
relevant local safety standards. 
■Use only the type of power source indicated 
on the label.
■Place the printer near a wall outlet where 
the power cord can be easily...

4Control Panel Functions
Control Panel Functions
Control Panel
Buttons
* For details on the items in each mode, see “Summary 
of Panel Settings” on page 24.
ButtonsFunction
a Mode * Switches the modes 
between rCopy, 
CMemory Card, and 
JPhoto.
bCopies  (+  and  -) Sets the number of copies, 
or changes the cropping 
area.
cxMenu * Displays detailed settings 
for each mode.
dudlr 
4-way 
ScrollSelects photos and menu 
items.
OKActivates the settings you 
have selected.
eyBackCancels the current...

Control Panel Functions5
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LCD screen
Note:
The LCD screen may contain a few small bright 
or dark spots, and because of its features it may 
have an uneven brightness. These are normal 
and do not indicate that it is damaged in any 
way.
Using the LCD screen
Follow the instructions below to select and 
change the setting menus and the photos on 
the LCD screen.
Adjusting the angle of the LCD 
screen
You can change the angle of the LCD screen.
Adjusting the brightness of the 
LCD screen
You can...

6Handling Paper
Handling Paper
Selecting Paper
Before printing, you need to select the 
correct paper type setting. This important 
setting determines how the ink is applied to 
the paper.
Note:
❏The availability of special media varies by 
location.
❏You can find the part number for the following 
Epson special papers on the Epson support 
Web site.
Choose from these paper types and settings:
* You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 
g/m2.
Loading Paper
1. Open and extend the paper support.
2. Open...

Handling Paper7
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4. Slide the edge guide.
5. Load the paper short edge first, even for 
landscape printing, with the printable 
side up.
6. Place behind the tabs.
7. Slide the edge guide to the right. Make 
sure it fits under the arrow inside the left 
edge guide8. Flip the feeder guard back.
Follow the same steps to load A4 paper.
The printable side 
is often whiter or 
brighter than the 
other side.
10×15 cm (4×6 in.) and 
13×18 cm (5×7 in.)
A4
 

8Copying
Copying
Note:
❏The copied image may not be exactly the 
same size as the original.
❏Depending on the type of paper used, print 
quality may decline in the top and bottom 
areas of the printout, or these areas may be 
smeared.
Placing Originals on the 
Document Table
1. Open the document cover and place 
your original face-down on the 
document table. 
2. Close the cover gently.
Copying Photos
You can copy photos from 30×40 mm to 
127×178 mm. You can also copy two 
photos at the same time.
1....

Copying9
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❏Place your photo 5 mm away from the edge of 
the document table. Also when you place two 
photos, position each photo at least 5 mm 
away from the adjacent photo.
❏You can copy several different sized photos at 
the same time, as long as they are larger than 
30×40 mm and all fit inside the 216×297 
mm area.
Cropping and enlarging a 
photo
You can crop out the rest of the photo and 
print just the main subject by itself when 
you copy a photo.
1. Press JPhoto and follow the...

10Printing from a Memory Card
Printing from a Memory Card
Handling a Memory Card
Inserting a memory card
Note:
If a digital camera is connected to the printer, 
disconnect it before you insert your memory 
card.
1. Make sure no memory cards are in the 
slots. Then insert your memory card.
c
Caution:
❏Do not insert more than one memory card 
at a time.
❏Do not try to force the memory card into 
the slot. Memory cards will not go all the 
way in.
❏Make sure you check which direction the 
card should be...