Epson Stylus NX430 User Manual

Epson Stylus NX430 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® EPSON Stylus NX430 User's Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents EPSON Stylus NX430 User's Guide ......................11 Product Basics ............................12 Setting Up the Control Panel ......................12 Control Panel Buttons and Lights ....................12 Adjusting Control Panel Position ....................13 Changing LCD Screen Language....................13 Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ............14 Product Parts Locations ........................
  • Page 4 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ..................43 Basic Print Options - Windows....................45 Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows ................46 Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows ................48 Advanced Print Options - Windows................... 49 Color Management Options - Windows ..................49 Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows..................
  • Page 5 Starting a Scan........................... 81 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ................81 Changing Default Scan Button Settings..................83 Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon................83 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program ..................85 Selecting EPSON Scan Settings......................87 Scan Modes ..........................
  • Page 6 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen ................136 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows..................138 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................. 141 Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges ..................... 143 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................143 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 144 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility................
  • Page 7 Print Head Nozzle Check......................154 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ............154 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility..............156 Print Head Cleaning ........................159 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............159 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility..............161 Print Head Alignment ........................
  • Page 8 Incorrect Colors ........................... 197 Solving Scanning Problems ......................198 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 198 Cannot Start EPSON Scan......................199 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................199 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 200 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................200 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................
  • Page 9 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image ..............202 Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image .................... 202 Image is Scanned Upside-Down ....................202 Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors..............203 Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..............203 Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ...................
  • Page 10 Trademarks ............................223 Copyright Notice..........................224 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................224 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 225 Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products ..........225 Copyright Attribution ........................225...
  • Page 11: Epson Stylus Nx430 User's Guide

    EPSON Stylus NX430 User's Guide Welcome to the EPSON Stylus NX430 User's Guide.
  • Page 12: Product Basics

    Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use. Control Panel Buttons and Lights Adjusting Control Panel Position Changing LCD Screen Language Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel...
  • Page 13: Adjusting Control Panel Position

    start button stop button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use. • To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom. •...
  • Page 14: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel

    4. Press the OK button. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
  • Page 15 5. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button. 6. Press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you don't see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button.
  • Page 16: Product Parts Locations

    • To change the case of letters or select symbols, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase), or Symbol and press the OK button. Then highlight a number or symbol and press the OK button to select it. • To enter a space, select Space and press the OK button. •...
  • Page 17: Product Parts - Top

    Product Parts - Top Sheet feeder Paper support Output tray Paper stopper Feeder guard Edge guide...
  • Page 18 Document cover Scanner glass Control panel Control panel lever (beneath) Memory card slot Memory card access light Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
  • Page 19: Product Parts - Inside

    Product Parts - Inside Scanner unit Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
  • Page 20: Product Parts - Back

    Product Parts - Back AC inlet USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
  • Page 21: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
  • Page 22 3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end. Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed. 4. Slide the edge guide left.
  • Page 23 5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and behind the line on the left edge guide. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
  • Page 24: Loading Paper For Photos

    Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. • Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. • Do not load paper past the line on the left edge guide. •...
  • Page 25 3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end. 4. Slide the edge guide left.
  • Page 26 5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 6.
  • Page 27: Loading Envelopes

    • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Envelopes...
  • Page 28 3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end. 4. Slide the edge guide left.
  • Page 29 5. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left. 6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. 7. Flip the feeder guard back. Note: If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time.
  • Page 30: Paper Loading Capacity

    ** For two-sided printing, load up to 30 sheets. Parent topic: Loading Paper Available EPSON Papers You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson...
  • Page 31 Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count EPSON Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 [216 × 279 mm]) EPSON Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 S042038 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 [216 ×...
  • Page 32: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    [216 × 279 mm]) EPSON Photo Quality Self- A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 adhesive Sheets [210 × 297 mm]) EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 paper [216 × 279 mm]) Parent topic: Loading Paper...
  • Page 33: Paper Or Media Type Settings

    EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double- sided Envelopes Envelope Parent topic: Loading Paper...
  • Page 34: Placing Originals On The Product

    Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 1.
  • Page 35 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning...
  • Page 36: Copying

    Copying Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the product. 2. Load the paper you want to print on in the product.
  • Page 37: Selecting Print Settings For Copies

    • B&W: for black-and-white copies 6. To view the print settings for the copies, press the down arrow button. You see the current settings: 7. To change the print settings, press the left or right arrow button and select the necessary settings. 8.
  • Page 38: Paper Type Settings - Copying

    Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Paper Type Settings - Copying Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Presentation Paper Matte...
  • Page 39: Paper Size Settings - Copying

    EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Photo Paper EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Parent topic: Selecting Print Settings for Copies Paper Size Settings - Copying Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.
  • Page 40: Copying And Restoring Photos

    Copying option Available settings Description Reduce/Enlarge Actual Size Copies at 100% size, unless you select a different percentage as the Custom Size setting Auto Fit Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected paper size setting Custom Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you select as the Custom Size setting Custom Size 25% to 400%...
  • Page 41 3. Press the down arrow button to select On and press the OK button. 4. Place up to two original photos on the product. Note: Press the up or down arrow button for instructions on placing your photos on the product. 5.
  • Page 42 7. Press the + or – buttons to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99). 8. To view additional photos and select others for copying, press the arrow buttons and repeat the selections above. 9. To select settings for the photos, press the down arrow button. You see this screen: 10.
  • Page 43: Printing From A Computer

    Before printing documents or photos from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: It is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Printing with Windows Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7...
  • Page 44 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the Quality Option setting that matches your print content and the print quality you want to use.
  • Page 45: Basic Print Options - Windows

    Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 9. Select any of the available print options. Note: If you need to access the Epson product support website, click the Online Support button. Basic Print Options - Windows Parent topic:...
  • Page 46: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows

    includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in photos. Reverse Order Prints multi-page print jobs last page first. Print Preview Displays a preview of your printout before printing.
  • Page 47 2. Select the Paper & Quality Options settings for your printout: • Select the type of paper you loaded. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. • Select the print quality setting you want to use. Note: Check the print quality setting list for details. •...
  • Page 48: Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows

    • Select Borderless to print a borderless photo, or Borders to print a document or a photo with borders. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print borderlessly. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details. 3.
  • Page 49: Advanced Print Options - Windows

    Super Fine For text and graphics with high print quality. Photo For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed. Best Photo For photos and graphics with high print quality. Photo RPM For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Advanced Print Options - Windows...
  • Page 50: Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows

    Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
  • Page 51 • To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select sizing options. • To print on both sides of your paper, select the 2-sided printing options. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select the Multi-Page checkbox and select the options you want.
  • Page 52: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo. • To print the borderless image at its actual size without scaling, select Retain Size as the Enlargement Method setting. •...
  • Page 53: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows

    2. Place your cursor over a Printing Presets option to view its list of settings. 3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows...
  • Page 54: Checking Print Status - Windows

    2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Checking Print Status - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status.
  • Page 55: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

    • To cancel printing, click Stop. • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. • To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session.
  • Page 56: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens

    3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows...
  • Page 57 You see the printer settings window. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows...
  • Page 58: Changing Automatic Update Options

    • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click Apply. 5. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, it's a good idea to periodically check for updates on Epson's support website.
  • Page 59: Printing With Mac Os X 10.5, 10.6, Or 10.7

    Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...
  • Page 60 You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
  • Page 61 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.
  • Page 62 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11.
  • Page 63: Print Quality Settings - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with draft quality.
  • Page 64: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
  • Page 65: Managing Color - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting. • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu. •...
  • Page 66: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors.
  • Page 67: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
  • Page 68: Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
  • Page 69: Checking Print Status - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.
  • Page 70: Printing With Mac Os X 10.4

    2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click Hold. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold"...
  • Page 71: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Os X 10.4

    Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Select the page setup settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the Page Setup command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Page Setup option in the File menu, or another command.
  • Page 72: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Os X 10.4

    5. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the page setup window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. 6. To reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image, select a different Scale setting. 7.
  • Page 73 3. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. In some applications, you may need to select Advanced before you can see these settings. 4.
  • Page 74: Print Quality Settings - Mac Os X 10.4

    Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4 Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
  • Page 75: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Os X 10.4

    Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select layout options for multi-page documents by selecting Layout from the pop-up menu on the print window.
  • Page 76: Color Options - Mac Os X 10.4

    1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these settings on the Color Options menu.
  • Page 77: Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.4

    1. Select Extension Settings from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select any of the available printing preferences. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these options on the Extension Settings menu.
  • Page 78: Checking Print Status - Mac Os X 10.4

    Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.
  • Page 79: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button

    2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. • To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume. •...
  • Page 80: Wireless Printing From A Mobile Device

    3. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 4. Print from your mobile device to your EPSON product.
  • Page 81: Scanning

    After placing your original documents or photos in your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic:...
  • Page 82 4. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • Scan to Memory Card saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings. • Scan to PC saves your scan file directly to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.
  • Page 83: Changing Default Scan Button Settings

    Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon You can start the EPSON Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop.
  • Page 84 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...
  • Page 85: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start EPSON Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: You cannot use EPSON Scan with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.
  • Page 86 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...
  • Page 87: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

    You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image. Parent topic: Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting the Scan Mode Select the EPSON Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the EPSON Scan window:...
  • Page 88: Scanning In Full Auto Mode

    Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you scan in Full Auto Mode, EPSON Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can change the scanned file settings and select various image adjustment options before you scan, if necessary.
  • Page 90 3. Click Scan. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 91: Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode

    Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanning in Home Mode When you scan in Home Mode, EPSON Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
  • Page 92 2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
  • Page 93 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 94: Selecting A Scan Area - Home Mode

    Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only).
  • Page 95 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
  • Page 96 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. •...
  • Page 97: Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode

    • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the EPSON Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in EPSON Scan Home Mode.
  • Page 98: Selecting A Scan Size - Home Mode

    1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the EPSON Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size list.
  • Page 99 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it.
  • Page 100: Scanning In Office Mode

    Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, EPSON Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
  • Page 101 2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6.
  • Page 102: Selecting A Scan Area - Office Mode

    10. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 103 1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. •...
  • Page 104: Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode

    • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the EPSON Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in EPSON Scan Office Mode.
  • Page 105: Scanning In Professional Mode

    Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode When you scan in Professional Mode, EPSON Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program.
  • Page 107 12. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 108: Available Image Types - Professional Mode

    Available Image Types - Professional Mode You can select these Image Type options in EPSON Scan Professional Mode. 24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs.
  • Page 109 • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
  • Page 110 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. •...
  • Page 111: Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode

    Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the EPSON Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode You can select these Adjustments options in EPSON Scan Professional Mode.
  • Page 112 Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Auto Exposure Automatically adjusts the image exposure settings when you click the Auto Exposure icon.
  • Page 113: Selecting A Scan Size - Professional Mode

    1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the EPSON Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size list.
  • Page 114 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it.
  • Page 115 4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the preview image.
  • Page 116: Image Preview Guidelines

    • You will enlarge the image as you scan it. If you will enlarge the image using EPSON Scan's Target Size setting (Home and Professional modes only), you do not need to increase the Resolution setting.
  • Page 117: Selecting Scan File Settings

    EPSON Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the EPSON Scan window. You may also be able to access the window by clicking the...
  • Page 118: Available Scanned File Types And Optional Settings

    7. Click OK. Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings Parent topic: Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings You can select from a variety scanned file types and optional settings on the File Save Settings window in EPSON Scan.
  • Page 119: Scanning With Mac Os X 10.6/10.7

    PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include EPSON PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen). Tiff (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software.
  • Page 120 4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other scan settings as necessary.
  • Page 121: Scanning Special Projects

    Parent topic: Scanning Scanning to a PDF File Using EPSON Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start EPSON Scan.
  • Page 122 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK. EPSON Scan scans your document and you see this window:...
  • Page 123 11. Click Close to exit the EPSON Scan window, if necessary. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the PDF file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the document, if desired.
  • Page 124: Restoring Photo Colors As You Scan

    9. Click Close to exit the EPSON Scan window, if necessary. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the color-restored file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 125: Using Memory Cards With Your Product

    Using Memory Cards With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product. Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Scanning to a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time in one of your product's memory card slots.
  • Page 126: Memory Card Types

    Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card. Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Removing a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Related references...
  • Page 127: Memory Card File Specifications

    • miniSDHC* • miniSD* • microSDHC* • microSD* Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Memory Card File Specifications You can insert memory cards in your product containing files that meet these specifications. File format JPEG with the Exif version 2.3 standard Image size 80 ×...
  • Page 128: Printing From A Memory Card

    1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing. Memory card access light 2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following: • Windows: Open the My Computer, Computer, or Windows Explorer utility. Then right-click the name of your memory card (listed as a removable disk) and select Eject.
  • Page 129: Viewing And Printing Individual Photos

    Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory Card Photo Layout Options Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing Individual Photos You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button.
  • Page 130: Print Setting Options - Photo Mode

    7. Do one of the following: • To change the selected photos and number of copies to print, select Select Photos, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To change the display setting for the LCD screen, select Display Options, press the OK button, and select the setting you want.
  • Page 131: Printing Photo Layouts From A Memory Card

    Print settings Available Options Description Borderless Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) With Border Leaves a small margin around the image Fix Red-Eye Off-Current Turns off red-eye correction for the current print job On-Current Turns on red-eye correction for the current print job Off-All...
  • Page 132 4. Press the arrow buttons displayed to select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button. 5. Press the arrow buttons displayed to select the Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button.
  • Page 133: Photo Layout Options

    • To place photos in the layout manually, select Place photos manually and press the OK button. Press the arrow buttons displayed to change layout options, pressing the OK button to confirm each photo placement. Note: If you want to change the print settings, press the arrow buttons to select Menu, then press the OK button.
  • Page 134: Transferring Photos On A Memory Card

    3. Press the home button, then press the arrow buttons to select Scan and press the OK button. 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Scan to Memory Card and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select the memory card scanning settings you want to use. 6.
  • Page 135 1. Make sure your product is connected to a computer. 2. Insert a memory card into one of the memory card slots. 3. Do one of the following to access your memory card files from your computer: • Windows: Select the Computer or My Computer utility. •...
  • Page 136: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Note: Please dispose of your used EPSON branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to www.epson.com/recycle...
  • Page 137 3. Press the OK button. You see this screen: Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Do one of the following: • If you are finished, select OK and press the OK button.
  • Page 138: Checking Cartridge Status With Windows

    • If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Cartridge Replacement and press the OK button. When you finish replacing cartridges, press the OK button again. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily.
  • Page 139 Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.
  • Page 140 4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 141: Checking Cartridge Status With Mac Os X

    • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see this window:...
  • Page 142 Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status...
  • Page 143: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges

    To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
  • Page 144: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
  • Page 145 2. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully.
  • Page 146 Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
  • Page 147 Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Press the OK button. 9. Lower the scanner unit. The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink.
  • Page 148: Replacing Ink Cartridges Using A Computer Utility

    Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink cartridge. This method allows you to replace a cartridge before it is low or expended (if it is too old, for example).
  • Page 150: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges

    Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer using black ink. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as possible for future printing.
  • Page 151: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows

    5. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 6. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Click OK. 8. Print your document. EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Click Print in Black to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges...
  • Page 152: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows

    1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. Note: If the message screen appears on another computer on a network, you may need to cancel the print job using the product control panel.
  • Page 153 Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting, depending on other selected print settings. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you are printing.
  • Page 154: Adjusting Print Quality

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics...
  • Page 155 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, then press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4.
  • Page 156: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check and press the OK button. •...
  • Page 157 • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue.
  • Page 158 4. Click Print. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning...
  • Page 159: Print Head Cleaning

    6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.
  • Page 160 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the start button to begin the cleaning cycle. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished.
  • Page 161: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    6. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours.
  • Page 162 • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 4. Select Head Cleaning. You see one of these windows:...
  • Page 163 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean;...
  • Page 164: Print Head Alignment

    Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours.
  • Page 165: Aligning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel

    Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, then press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3.
  • Page 166: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    5. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 6. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set.
  • Page 167 4. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see one of these windows:...
  • Page 168 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment.
  • Page 169: Cleaning The Paper Path

    Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3.
  • Page 170: Cleaning And Transporting Your Product

    Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and paper support when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
  • Page 171 • Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the product from printing. • Do not carry the product by its control panel; this may damage the product. 1. Turn off the product. 2.
  • Page 172 9. Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down. Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product. 10. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product.
  • Page 173: Solving Problems

    Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. You can select Download the Latest Software from the Home screen of this manual or visit Epson's driver download site (U.S.
  • Page 174: Product Status Messages

    The ink pad is at the end of its service life. Turn off the product and contact the end of its service life Epson for support. A printer's ink pad is The ink pads are near the end of their service life. Contact Epson for support. nearing the end of its (To continue printing, press the start button.)
  • Page 175: Running A Product Check

    Where to Get Help Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Loading Paper Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2.
  • Page 176: Resetting Control Panel Defaults

    • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic:...
  • Page 177 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press the arrow buttons to select one of these options and press the OK button: • Wi-Fi Settings: Resets all network settings. •...
  • Page 178: Solving Setup Problems

    • If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after 5 minutes, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic:...
  • Page 179: Control Panel Setup Problems

    Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Control Panel Setup Problems If you have problems setting up the control panel, try these solutions: • To view LCD screen text in a different language, you can select a different Language setting. •...
  • Page 180: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    • Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device. • You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. •...
  • Page 181: Cannot Print Over A Network

    • If network communication was interrupted while starting EPSON Scan, exit EPSON Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If EPSON Scan cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting EPSON Scan again.
  • Page 182: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    • You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. Note: EPSON Scan is not available for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related topics Scanning...
  • Page 183: Solving Copying Problems

    4. Press the start button to print the network status sheet. (Press the back button if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your product.
  • Page 184: Product Makes Noise When It Sits For A While

    Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product. Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Paper Ejection Problems...
  • Page 185: Paper Jam Problems

    Related references Paper Jam Problems Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems If you have problems with paper jams, try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the output tray and sheet feeder. 3.
  • Page 186: Paper Ejection Problems

    7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Related topics Loading Paper Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: •...
  • Page 187: Nothing Prints

    Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print, connect your product directly to your computer instead of the hub.
  • Page 188: Error After Cartridge Replacement

    2. Right-click your product name, select Printing Preferences, and select your product name again if necessary. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Speed & Progress button. 5. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 6. Click the Shortcut Icon box. 7.
  • Page 189: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    • If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for a long time, the product may have automatically slowed down to protect the print mechanism from overheating or becoming damaged. Let the product rest with the power on for 30 minutes, then try printing again. For the fastest printing, select the following settings in your product software: •...
  • Page 190: Inverted Image

    • Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software. (This option has different names, depending on your operating system version.) Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for your product.
  • Page 191: Incorrect Margins On Printout

    • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your product is selected as the printer in your printing program. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning...
  • Page 192: Incorrect Characters Print

    Note: Do not select a custom paper size for borderless prints. • Windows: Make sure you selected the Borderless setting in your printer software. • Mac OS X: Make sure you selected a paper size with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option in your printer software.
  • Page 193: Incorrect Image Size Or Position

    Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Incorrect Image Size or Position If your printed image is the wrong size or in the wrong position, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size and layout settings in your printing program and printer software.
  • Page 194: Solving Print Quality Problems

    Related topics Loading Paper Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your computer screen. White or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Parent topic:...
  • Page 195: Blurry Or Smeared Printout

    • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded.
  • Page 196: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Related references Available EPSON Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4...
  • Page 197: Grainy Printout

    Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper faceup in the sheet feeder. • Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software. •...
  • Page 198: Solving Scanning Problems

    • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart your scanning software. • If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall your scanning software, try reinstalling it. Note: EPSON Scan is not available for Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.
  • Page 199: Cannot Start Epson Scan

    • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart EPSON Scan. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of EPSON Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.
  • Page 200: Image Consists Of A Few Dots Only

    If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the EPSON Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.
  • Page 201: Straight Lines In An Image Appear Crooked

    • Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. • Adjust these EPSON Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Unsharp Mask setting.
  • Page 202: Back Of Original Image Appears In Scanned Image

    You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To reduce this effect, adjust these EPSON Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Descreening setting.
  • Page 203: Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors

    Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and the software you are using to see if they are affecting the palette of colors you see on your screen. To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these EPSON Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...
  • Page 204: Solving Memory Card Problems

    Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Solving Memory Card Problems Check these solutions if you have problems using memory cards with your product. Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card Cannot Access Memory Card From a Networked Mac Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card Parent topic:...
  • Page 205: Cannot Access Memory Card From A Networked Mac

    Memory Card Specifications Memory Card File Specifications Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Cannot Access Memory Card From a Networked Mac If you cannot access a memory card inserted in your product from a Mac connected to your product over a network, try these solutions: •...
  • Page 206: When To Uninstall Your Product Software

    5. In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 6. Open the Windows Control Panel utility. 7. Do one of the following to uninstall EPSON Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click...
  • Page 207: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac Os X

    Uninstall Center utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. 1. To download the Uninstall Center utility, visit the Epson download site (U.S.
  • Page 208 Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
  • Page 209: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements...
  • Page 210: Mac System Requirements

    • Mac OS X 10.4.11 • Mac OS X 10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product.
  • Page 211: Paper Specifications

    Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 212: Printable Area Specifications

    Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) Paper types Plain paper Weight 20 lb (75 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum...
  • Page 213: Ink Cartridge Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for priming the printer.
  • Page 214: Memory Card Specifications

    Cartridge life Opened package: 6 months Unopened package: do not use if the date on the package has expired Temperature Storage: -4 to 104 ºF (-20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (-12 ºC) Ink freezes at 10.4 ºF (-12 ºC) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package.
  • Page 215 Compatible types Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo* Memory Stick PRO Duo* Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo* Memory Stick Micro* MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo* SDXC SDHC MultiMediaCard MMCplus MMCmobile* MMCmicro* miniSDHC* miniSD* microSDHC* microSD* Media format DCF DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant Voltage requirements...
  • Page 216: Dimension Specifications

    Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 5.7 inches (145 mm) Printing: 11.0 inches (279 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Depth Stored: 11.8 inches (300 mm) Printing: 20.8 inches (528 mm) Weight 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) (without ink cartridges) Parent topic: Technical Specifications...
  • Page 217: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35ºC) Storage: -4 to 104 ºF (-20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Interface type...
  • Page 218: Safety And Approvals Specifications

    • Manufacturer: Marvell Semiconductor Inc. • Type: SP88W8786-MD0-2C2T00 This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 219: Notices

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notices...
  • Page 220: Software Notices

    For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. Parent topic: Notices Software Notices OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE 1.
  • Page 221 busybox-1.2.2.1 ifupdown-0.6.8 kernel-2.6.18 lsp-arm-versatile926ejs-2.6.18_pro500 module-init-tools-3.2pre1 mount-2.12 net-tools-1.60 netbase-4.29 psmisc-21.5 readline-libs-5.0 sysvinit-2.86 udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The list of LGPL Programs: uclibc-0.9.29 libusb-libs-0.1.12...
  • Page 222 This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Net-SNMP". OpenSSL License/Original SSLeay License This printer product includes the open source software program "OpenSSL toolkit" which applies the license terms of OpenSSL License and Original SSLeay License.
  • Page 223: Trademarks

    Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Store is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
  • Page 224: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
  • Page 225: A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials

    Copyright Notice A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any EPSON product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.

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