Copying

Copying Without the Computer

  1. Open the scanner lid.
  2. Place your document face-down on the glass, in the upper left corner. Move your document about 0.1 inch from the top and side edge so your entire document is scanned.



    3. Note: If you place your document against the guides, the edges next to the guides won't be copied.

    If you need to copy 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 lid when you're finished.

  3. Close the scanner lid.
  4. The default copy settings are displayed on the control panel. Change any necessary copy settings, as described in Changing Copy Settings.
  5. 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. If you're using the 2-up or 4-up Copy Mode setting (see Type of Copies), repeat these steps for your second page.

    6. Note: Depending on the copy settings chosen, your copied image size may not be the exact same size as your original.

Changing Copy Settings

The current copy settings are shown on the LCD screen. You can change copy settings using the buttons, as described below.

Note: To clear a setting, press the Reset button. To clear all the setting changes you've made, press and hold the Reset button for at least 3 seconds.

Make sure you select your Copy mode before selecting any other copy settings.

Number of Copies

Press the + Copies button. If you're using the 2-up or 4-up Copy mode setting (see Type of Copies), you can't select more than one copy.

Type of Copies

Press the right Menu button to display Copy mode on the LCD screen. Then press the + or - Value buttons to select one of these copy modes:

Copy mode
Results
Standard Margins
Copies your original with a normal margin (0.12-inch or 3 mm)

Border Free
Sizes your original as necessary to fit to the edges of 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 paper*

Small Margins
Copies your original onto 4 x 6 or 5 x 7-inch paper with a 0.06-inch (1.5 mm) border around the edges*

 

Repeat
Copies an image multiple times on one sheet
(Works best with originals that are business-card-size or smaller)

2-up
Copies two originals onto one sheet

4-up
Copies four originals onto one sheet

* If you notice reduced print quality at the bottom of your copy, try using the Standard Margins setting.

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

Paper Size

Press the right 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).

Note: The 4 × 6 Paper size option is not compatible with Glossy Photo Paper, 4" x 6", with micro perforated edges (S041134 and S041671).

Lighten or Darken

Press the right Menu button until you see Lighter/Darker on the LCD screen. Then press the + or - Value buttons to lighten or darken your copies.

Copy Quality

Press the right 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
Use when you've loaded
Plain Paper-Econ
Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for quick copying with draft print quality
Plain Paper-Norm
Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for text copying with normal print quality
Plain Paper-Fine
Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for text and graphics copying with high print quality
Plain Paper-Best
Plain paper or Premium Bright White Paper for improved image quality
Matte Paper HW
Matte Paper Heavyweight or Double-Sided Matte Paper
Photo Paper
Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, or Premium Semigloss Paper
DB Photo Paper
DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper

Note: Not all of these settings may be available, depending on the current Copy mode setting.

Reduce or Enlarge

Press the right 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 have the EPSON Stylus CX5400 automatically determine the necessary reduction or enlargement.

To reduce or enlarge by a precise percentage, press the right 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.

Copying With the Computer

Follow these steps to use EPSON Smart PanelTM to copy with your computer.

Note: Some features, such as PhotoEnhanceTM and Sepia, are only available when copying from the computer.

  1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is on and paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
  2. Place the document face-down on the glass, in the top, left corner as described in Copying Without the Computer.
  3. Select the  EPSON Smart Panel icon on your desktop or press the Scan button on the EPSON Stylus CX5400 to open Smart Panel. (To change the application assigned to the Scan button, see One-Touch Scanning.)

    4. Note: You can also open EPSON Smart Panel in Windows by selecting Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Smart Panel > EPSON Smart Panel. On Macintosh, you can open Smart Panel from the Applications folder.

  4. Click the Smart Panel Copy Center button. You see the Copy Settings screen.



    5. Note: The screens may appear slightly different on Macintosh systems.

  5. Adjust any of the following copy settings:
    • Source Type: Choose Photo & Text, Photo, or Text, based on the content of your original.
    • Size: Choose the setting based on the size of your original and your copy, or click Manual and enter a percentage to reduce or enlarge your copy by a specific amount.
    • Lighten/Darken: Adjust this by clicking the up and down arrows.
    • Number of Copies: Enter a number or click the up and down arrows.

      • Note: Press the  Cancel button if you need to cancel any setting changes you made.

  6. Click the Device Settings button on the right to check your input and output devices:



    7. You should see your EPSON Stylus CX5400 as the input and output device.

    Click Settings to change the displayed print settings (such as a different Media Type setting, if you loaded special paper) or select additional options. See these sections for details:

  7. Click the Image Adjust button on the right to enhance your image or add effects:



    • Enable or disable the automatic document enhancement feature
    • Add a sepia, blue, or black and white filter
    • Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation levels
  8. Click the  Copy button to start copying.

    9. If you need to stop copying in progress, click the  Stop button.

    Note: For more information on Smart Panel copy settings, see the on-screen Smart Panel User Guide or click ? on the main Smart Panel window.