20 Most Recent Epson Stylus CX9400 Photo Printer - Page 4 Questions & Answers

if you follow this link to epsons website by clicking here. You can download the correct drivers you need to install the device.
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Here's a few things to try :

1. Blow it out with canned air. make sure there are no bits of paper or dust in the paper feed area and in the front access area that could be causing the jam.

2. Verify that the cartridge carriage moves to the service area when the front door is opened (as if to change tanks)

3. Verify that the timing belt, drive belt, gearing and rollers all look normal.

4. Take the network out of play when doing the initial troubleshooting

5. With the computer off, unplug the printer's power cord and USB cord for about 3-5 min

6. Completely uninstall the printer's driver and software. Then reinstall the printer's drivers only.

Retry after each step.

No, the printer will not work with missing or empty cartridges.

1. Open your application program.
   
   
2. Select Print from the File menu. A Print window appears.
   
   
3. Make sure EPSON Stylus CX9400Fax Series is selected.
   
   
4. Click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.)
   
   A printer properties or preferences window appears.
   
   
   
   
5. Select the type of document you're printing for the Quality Option setting.
   
   
6. If you want to print borderless photos, click the Borderless checkbox.
   
   
7. Make sure you've selected the paper type and size you're using for the Type and Size settings in the Paper Options section.
   
   
8. Click the Advanced button. The Basic settings change to the Advanced settings.
   
   
   
   
9. Make sure the High Speed option is not selected in the Print Options section.
   
   
10. Make sure the Black Ink Only option is not selected in the Print Options section if you're printing a color or black and white photograph.
    
    
11. Select ICM in the Color Management section if you're trying to precisely match on-screen colors.

Follow these steps to reload paper:

1. Remove the paper and make sure it's not curled or wrinkled.
   
   
2. Fan the stack to make sure the sheets are separated.
   
   
3. Open the paper support and pull up the extension.
   
   
4. Extend the output tray.
   
   
   
   
5. Flip the feeder guard forward. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it left.
   
   
   
   
6. Insert paper, printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab.
   
   
   
   You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb plain paper or up to 20 sheets of photo paper.
   
   
7. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, but not too tightly.
   
   
   
   Follow these guidelines when loading paper:
   
   
   • Do not load paper above the arrow on the edge guide.
     
     
   • If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the sheet feeder, fan the edges to separate the sheets, then reload it.
     
     
   • If you're printing on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets.
     
     
   • If it's wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin.
     
     
   • Do not load paper with holes punched in it for insertion in a binder.
     
     
   • Load the printable side face-up. It's often brighter or whiter than the other side.
     
     
   • Load letterhead or preprinted paper top edge first.
     
     
   • If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets.
     
     
   • If you're using special paper, check the package for special loading instructions.

Follow these steps to reload paper in the Automatic Document Feeder:

1. Remove the paper and make sure it's not curled or wrinkled.
   
   
2. Tap the originals on a flat surface to even the edges.
   
   
3. Move the edge guides outward.
   
   
   
   
4. Insert the originals face-up. You can load up to 30 letter-size sheets at a time. If you load legal-size sheets, insert only 10 sheets at a time. Make sure the originals are not creased or folded and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
   
   
   
   
5. Slide the edge guides against the originals.
   
   

No, the CX9400 cannot be used if a cartridge is empty or missing and cannot be overridden.

Check feed roller for contamination, fan the paper to seperate sheets and then make sure that you are using paper of the following standard:
Paper Type Thickness Weight Single sheets
(plain paper) 0.003 to 0.004 inch
(0.08 to 0.11 mm) 17 to 24 lb
(64 to 90 g/m²)

Make sure you are using paper supports and feed guides.

No the printer cant operate if there is a cartridge missing or empty.
Q: Can the printer still print if an ink cartridge is expended or not installed? A: No. The printer will not operate if any cartridge is expended or removed. It’s best to always have extra cartridges on hand
Q: Can the printer still print if an ink cartridge is expended or not installed? A: No. The printer will not operate if any cartridge is expended or removed. It’s best to always have extra cartridges on hand.
Q: Can the printer still print if an ink cartridge is expended or not installed? A: No. The printer will not operate if any cartridge is expended or removed. It’s best to always have extra cartridges on hand.

Drivers for your printer can be downloaded here:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Downloads&oid=90753&prodoid=63070382&category=Products

Make sure cartridges are part number 69 on all four or 68 on the black if its the high cap cart.

Also check the carts contacts and the machines contacts in the cartridge recetacle for contamination or damage.

Make sure that the cartridges were not dislodged or that contaminants have made there way up onto the contacts. Also ensure that your using carts with part number 69 for all four or (68 on black if using hi cap)

You cant recode the cartridge it is programmed to die and fry. You can get chips but many DIY filling options are going to cause you other issues down the road, they are a cheap way to run your printer but eventually willc ause you issues such as ink leaks which leads to the in pad needing to be renewed not to mention some other horror stories. I would alays reccomend OEM inks, but if non OEM is hte way you want to go contact a retail outlet that specialises in refilling spent cartridges.

You can get the software for free but will need access to a fairly fast internet connection. Go to the epson web site www. epson.com find the column that says "support & drivers" find your printer. download and install the drivers- you may have to download a number of the pieces that are normally ALL contained on that CD you can't find

as i know there's no 4x6 photo paper, u just load original photo paper than print on your photo with the size that u already edit. may be you should try software that usualy use to printing postcard like this

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It may have a leak, try to bring it to the store to ask about it.

support site for that printer here http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Overview&oid=90753
Software & Drivers available from here http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=90753&prodoid=63070382&infoType=Downloads&platform=All choose your windows version you have and then all the available software is there for download and installation onto your new PC _ you DO NOT need the old CD to use on the new laptop

Did you use Epson Genuine Cartridges?
ALL…. Epson & Brother Requires Genuine Cartridges. !!!!!!!!
That sounds like your problem.

In Purchasing Epson's CX 5400, CX4600, & CX7400 and more, I found out that Epson does not like Generic Printer Cartridges. I also Purchased a Brother MFC-240C All-In-One InkJet Printer. That also does not like Generic Print Cartridges. Color that should be Yellow, will turn out Green, Blue Brown, etc.

These printers have a CHIP that will detect if it is Generic or Genuine. When they see it’s Generic Cartridges, it will print lines thru the words, stripes across the picture and also do a mix match with the colors. It also will not let you print anything, if only one of the cartridges is empty.

I wanted to print only Black, and would not let me, because I did not have any ink in one of my cyan cartridges. Go figure.

That's what these Companies do., so they can keep selling the ink cartridges. Some Printers, are able to use Generic, and some are refillable. Some you can refill them up yourself and I heard, quite MESSY.

So I learned, thru trial and error, that you must use the ORIGINAL Genuine Cartridges for these PRINTERS. Some people say some models work fine compatible, but not mine.......

I had to replace the printer, but Epson, Lexmark & Brothers are always on sale. My Brother & Epson cost me $50.00 with Rebate. .

IF YOU ARE USING GENERIC CARTRIDGES, MAYBE IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU DISABLE THE INK MONITOR.

This is the only advice I can give you.

The next step would be to disassemble the Epson, and clean the Pads/Heads. Click on link below.:
http://www.hm2k.com/posts/parts-inside-your-printer-are-at-the-end-of-their-service-life

I located a page on http://www.fixyourownprinter.com forum, which had plenty of details about similar issues.

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Thanks and Good Luck :0)

I wouldn't recommend it because it will void your Epson warranty.

Color Ink prints are nice, but this cannot be an everyday printer --- the cartridges will put you in the poor house.

Buy a cheap monochrome laser printer (recommend the Brother brand) and save the purple ink for the elections.

Cheers!