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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Mac Printing (Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6) Mac Printing (Mac OS X 10.4) Scan to Your Computer Scan From the Control Panel Start Epson Scan Select a Scan Mode Scan in Full Auto Mode Scan in Home Mode Scan in Office Mode...
  • Page 2 Clean and Transport Your Product Cleaning Transportation Specifications and Notices Important Safety Instructions Computer System Requirements Product Specifications FCC Compliance Statement Open-source Software Notices Copyright and Trademarks...
  • Page 3: Home

    Home ® Welcome to the Epson Stylus TX130 User’s Guide.
  • Page 4: Load Paper

    Load Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Load Paper for Documents or Photos Load Envelopes General Paper Information Load Paper for Documents or Photos You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1.
  • Page 5 4. Squeeze the tab on the edge guide and slide it to the left. 5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side.
  • Page 6 If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Letter- or A4-size Smaller paper, such as 4 × 6 inch (102 × 152 cm) 6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
  • Page 7: Load Envelopes

    Tip: Load only the recommended number of sheets. Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document or photo faces. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
  • Page 8 4. Squeeze the tab on the edge guide and slide it to the left. 5. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.
  • Page 9: General Paper Information

    100 sheets Epson Bright White Paper 80 sheets Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (4 × 6 inches 10 sheets [102 × 152 mm] only) Epson Photo Paper Glossy 1 sheet Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (all sizes, except 4 ×...
  • Page 10 S042180 Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 Double-sided [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (210 × 297 mm)
  • Page 11 [216 × 279 mm]) Note: Availability of paper types varies by country. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, contact Epson. Borderless Paper Types and Sizes Borderless paper type...
  • Page 12 Select this paper Type or Media For this paper Type setting Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Envelopes Envelope...
  • Page 13: Place Originals For Copying Or Scanning

    Place Originals for Copying or Scanning Before you copy or scan, place your document or photo on the scanner. Caution: Do not place anything on top of the document cover or use the cover as a writing surface, or it could get permanently scratched.
  • Page 14 Letter or A4 Smaller sizes...
  • Page 15: Copy A Document Or Photo

    1. Press the power button to turn on the product. 2. For a document, load letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson Bright White Paper in the sheet feeder. For a photo, load Epson photo paper (various types available) in the sheet feeder.
  • Page 16: Print From Your Computer

    Print From Your Computer After you connect the printer to your computer and install its software, you can print documents and photos from your computer. Follow the instructions in these sections for your computer type: Windows Printing Mac Printing (Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6) Mac Printing (Mac OS X 10.4) Before you print, make sure you installed your software and connected the printer to your computer;...
  • Page 17 2. Select EPSON TX130 Series. 3. Click Properties or Preferences. Note: If you don’t see these buttons, click Setup, Printer, or Options, then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen. Your printer settings window opens:...
  • Page 18 Follow the steps in these sections to select settings, print, and control printing: Select Basic Options Change Print Layout Select Advanced Options Print Your Document or Photo Check Printing Status Change Default Print Settings Select Basic Options There are two ways to select basic printing options: •...
  • Page 19 If the settings are correct for your print job, click the preset and print. To create your own presets, click on the Advanced tab, select your settings, and then click on the Save Settings button. To delete a preset you created, click Add/Remove on the Shortcuts tab, select the preset, and click Delete.
  • Page 20 Tip: For information about an option, move the mouse over the setting or right-click it to access the on-screen Help. 1. Select a Quality Option that matches your document or photo and the print quality you want. 2. Select the paper type setting that matches the paper you loaded. 3.
  • Page 21 See a summary of your settings (click Show Settings) • Return to the default settings (click Reset Defaults) • Access the Epson support website (click Online Support; website is available in Spanish and Portuguese) When you’re finished, you’re ready to print. Change Print Layout You can select a variety of sizing and layout options on the Page Layout tab.
  • Page 22 To add a watermark message to your printed document or photo, select a watermark setting. • To rotate or flip the image you’re printing, click the Rotate 180° or Mirror Image checkboxes. (If you are printing on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, turn on Mirror Image.) See also:...
  • Page 23 Note: Available print quality settings depend on the selected paper type setting. 3. Select the paper size setting for the paper you loaded. A User Defined option is also available so you can create a custom size. 4. If you’re printing borderless photos, select Borderless. For documents or photos with borders, select Borders.
  • Page 24 Check Printing Status During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. To cancel printing, click Stop. To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels.
  • Page 25 You can still change the default settings from within a program as needed. Change Automatic Update Options Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can use the EPSON Driver Update Setup menu to change how often the software checks for updates or to completely disable this feature.
  • Page 26 If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, it’s a good idea to periodically check for driver updates. 4. Click Apply to enable your settings, then click OK to close the EPSON Driver Update Setup screen. Change the Language In Windows, you can choose English, Spanish or Portuguese as the language of the printer software screens.
  • Page 27: Mac Printing (Mac Os X 10.5 And 10.6)

    3. Select the language you want to display. 4. Click OK to close the driver screen. The language used on the driver screen changes to your selection the next time you access it. Mac Printing (Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6) ®...
  • Page 28 After opening your file for printing, open the Print window to select your print options. 1. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary. 3. Select Epson Stylus TX130 as the Printer setting. 4. Select the copies and pages settings for your print job.
  • Page 29 Note: If you don’t see these settings here, check for them in your application before printing. 5. Select the page setup options. Choose the Paper Size and Orientation settings. Note: If you don’t see these settings here, check for them in your application before printing. For example, you may be able to select them by opening the File menu and selecting Page Setup.
  • Page 30 Borderless from the Print window. 11. To print without color, click Grayscale. 12. To flip the image you’re printing, click Mirror Image. (If you are printing on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, turn on Mirror Image.) You can also: •...
  • Page 31 Depending on your application, you may be able to change the number of copies to print, select collation, and select which pages to print from the Print window. Note: If you don’t see these settings in the Print window, check for them in your application before printing.
  • Page 32 Note: You can also adjust the scale by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. Select Scale to fit paper size, and then select any other scaling options. When you’re finished, you’re ready to print. Change Print Layout You can select a variety of layout options from the Print window. 1.
  • Page 33 Manual Settings lets you select a color Mode as the method of printing colors for photos and graphics (EPSON Vivid or Adobe RGB). Select Advanced Settings to access this color Mode menu and adjust Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color tones.
  • Page 34 Click the arrows to expand summary information for the different settings. Print Your Document or Photo After selecting your print settings, click Print to start printing. During printing, you can check printing status. Check Printing Status During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and monitor ink levels.
  • Page 35 2. To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. To pause printing for a specific print job, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing, click the print job marked “Hold” and click Resume. To pause printing for all print jobs, click Pause Printer. To check ink status, click Supply Levels.
  • Page 36: Mac Printing (Mac Os X 10.4)

    4. If you want to ensure that pages without text or images are not printed, turn Skip Blank Page 5. To increase the print speed when Plain Paper/Bright White Paper is selected for the Media Type, turn Fast Mode on. 6.
  • Page 37 Open the Page Setup window to select your page options. 1. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. 2. Select Epson Stylus TX130 as the Format for setting. 3. Select the Paper Size setting for the paper you loaded. A Custom option is also available so you can create a custom size.
  • Page 38 After selecting your page options, open the Print window to select your print options. 1. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Select Epson Stylus TX130 as the Printer setting. 3. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 4. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
  • Page 39 Borderless from the Print window. 7. To print without color, click Grayscale. 8. To flip the image you’re printing, click Mirror Image. (If you are printing on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, turn on Mirror Image.) You can also: •...
  • Page 40 You can change the number of copies to print, select collation, and select which pages to print from the Print window. 1. Select Copies & Pages from the pop-up menu. 2. To print multiple copies of your document, enter the number in the Copies field. 3.
  • Page 41 Manual Settings lets you select a color Mode as the method of printing colors for photos and graphics (EPSON Vivid or Adobe RGB). Select Advanced Settings to access the color Mode menu and adjust Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color tones.
  • Page 42 Click the arrows to expand summary information for the different settings, or use the Expand All and Collapse All buttons to control the types of settings you view. Print Your Document or Photo After selecting your print settings, click Print to start printing. During printing, you can check printing status.
  • Page 43 2. To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing after pausing it, click a print job marked “Hold” and click Resume. To check ink status, click Supply Levels. If you see an error during printing, see Solve Problems for solutions.
  • Page 44: Scan To Your Computer

    Scan to Your Computer You can scan original documents and photos and save them as digital files on your computer. You can either scan from the control panel or scan using the Epson Scan program. Note: For Mac OS X 10.6, see Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6.
  • Page 45: Start Epson Scan

    Open the Applications folder, then the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Mac OS X 10.6: You cannot use Epson Scan with Mac OS X 10.6. Use the ICA application in Mac OS X 10.6 to scan a photo or document. Note:...
  • Page 46: Select A Scan Mode

    With Windows, do not choose a WIA option for your scanner; it will not work correctly. Now you can select a scan mode. Select a Scan Mode Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of automatic settings. Select the mode from the Mode box:...
  • Page 47: Scan In Full Auto Mode

    Color Restoration, Dust Removal, and Backlight Correction options are available. Scan in Full Auto Mode When you scan in Full Auto Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPG format in Pictures or My Pictures (Windows), or in Pictures (Mac OS X). You can change these settings, if necessary.
  • Page 48: Scan In Home Mode

    Scan in Home Mode Use Home Mode for basic scanning of photos and graphics. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Home Mode as the Mode setting. 2. Select the type of original you’re scanning as the Document Type, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art.
  • Page 49: Scan In Office Mode

    Scan in Full Auto Mode Scan in Office Mode Scan in Professional Mode Scan in Office Mode Use Office Mode to quickly select settings for scanning text documents. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting.
  • Page 50 2. Select whether your original is Color, Grayscale, or Black&White as the Image Type. 3. Select the Size of the originals and their Orientation on the scanner. 4. Select the resolution at which you want to scan the image. 5. Click the Preview button to preview your image. If desired, you can draw a marquee (or box) around the area you want to scan in the Preview window.
  • Page 51: Scan In Professional Mode

    Use Professional Mode for advanced scanning of photos, graphics, or text documents. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Professional Mode as the Mode setting. 2. Select the basic type of original you’re scanning as the Document Type. Select Reflective for documents or photos.
  • Page 52 • 24-bit Color: for color photos • Color Smoothing: for color graphics, such as charts or graphs • 8-bit Grayscale: for black-and-white photos • Black & White: for black text documents or line art 5. Select the resolution at which you want to scan the image. 6.
  • Page 53: Select Scan Quality (Resolution)

    Follow these guidelines: • You will enlarge the image as you scan it. If you will enlarge the image in Epson Scan using the Target Size setting (Home and Professional Modes only), you don’t need to increase the Resolution setting. •...
  • Page 54 Normal preview Thumbnail preview 2. In normal preview, click the auto locate icon and click Zoom to zoom in on your preview image. 3. To rotate or flip the image (thumbnail preview only), click the thumbnail and click the rotation or mirroring icon.
  • Page 55 Marquee Normal preview: Click the auto locate icon to create a marquee. Marquee 2. To move a marquee, click inside the marquee and drag it where you want it. 3. To resize a marquee, place the cursor over a marquee edge or corner, click, and drag the edges where you want them.
  • Page 56: Select Your Target Image Size

    Tip: To retain the marquee width/height proportions, hold the Shift key as you resize the marquee. 4. Normal preview: You can create up to 50 marquees at a time. Click the copy marquee icon to copy existing marquees or click the delete marquee icon to delete the selected marquee.
  • Page 57: Scanning With Mac Os X 10.6

    Note: If you started your scan from within a TWAIN-compatible scanning program, your scanned images open in the program window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan. 2. You see the File Save Settings screen: Select the location, name, and format for your scanned image file.
  • Page 58: View And Print Scanned Images

    View and Print Scanned Images When you finish scanning, you see the scanned image file in Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder. Follow these instructions to view the image and print it on your product: 1. Double-click the scanned file thumbnail or name. The scanned image opens in the program on your computer assigned to the scanned file type, such as Windows Photo Viewer in Windows for JPG images, Preview in Mac OS X for JPG ®...
  • Page 59: Restore Color As You Scan

    3. If you need to remove dust marks from your original document or photo as you scan, click the Dust Removal checkbox. 4. Click the Auto Photo Orientation checkbox to have Epson Scan check the preview image for faces, the sky, and other features, and then correctly rotate the photo when it’s scanned. If your...
  • Page 60 Auto Photo Orientation and try again. 5. Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPG format in Pictures or My Pictures (Windows), or in Pictures (Mac OS X). If you want to select different scan file settings, click the File Save Settings button.
  • Page 61: Scan To A Pdf File

    Your color-restored scanned image file is shown in Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder. Note: If you started your scan from within a TWAIN-compatible scanning program, your scanned images open in the program window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan. Now you can view and print the image. Scan to a PDF File You can scan a one-page or a multi-page document and save it as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer.
  • Page 62 4. Select the document type and destination settings in the mode you’re using (Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode). 5. Click the Preview button to preview your image. If necessary, adjust the scan area. 6. Click Scan. 7. In the File Save Settings window, select a folder for your file and select PDF as the file Type setting.
  • Page 63: Convert A Document To Editable Text (Ocr)

    If ABBYY FineReader is installed, you will see the ABBYY Converting Page screen. Wait until the page is re-scanned, then click Close, if necessary. 12. Click Close to exit Epson Scan. ® Now you can view and print the scanned document in Adobe Acrobat or Reader, attach it to an e-mail, and use it however you like.
  • Page 64 2. Open the Applications folder, then click the ABBYY FineReader icon. You see the ABBYY FineReader window. 3. Select your Epson product in the Get Images From pop-up menu. Then select the language of your document and the type of document you want to scan.
  • Page 65 4. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. Select your scanning settings, then click Scan. 5. After your document is scanned, you see the Epson Scan window again. Your document is scanned and processed into editable text. Close the Preview window, if necessary, then click the Close button to close Epson Scan.
  • Page 66: Replace Ink Cartridges

    If one of the screens shown below indicates that a cartridge is expended, replace the cartridge. Windows Double-click the printer icon in the taskbar (usually on the bottom right corner of your screen) and select EPSON TX130 Series. You see this window:...
  • Page 67 Monitoring Preferences. Then uncheck the Enable Low Ink Reminder and the Display Epson offers checkboxes at the bottom of the screen to deselect the low ink reminder and to not see the...
  • Page 68 Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.5 1. In either the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 2. Click Print & Fax. Select Epson Stylus TX130 from the list at the left of the Print & Fax screen. 3. Click Options & Supplies, select the Utility tab, and click Open Printer Utility.
  • Page 69: Conserve Black Ink When Black Ink Is Low

    Note: The graphic displays the ink cartridge status when EPSON Status Monitor was first opened. To update the ink cartridge status, click Update. If any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, Status Monitor will not display an accurate status of the ink cartridge.
  • Page 70: Purchase Epson Cartridges

    Yellow 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. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
  • Page 71 Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 1. Turn on the printer. If a cartridge is expended, the error and ink lights on the control panel stay on.
  • Page 72 Note: Do not hold the stop button for more than three seconds, or the printer may start cleaning the print head. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer. 4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Dispose of it carefully.
  • Page 73 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 9.
  • Page 74 When you press the stop button and no other cartridges need to be replaced, the print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 1 1/ 2 minutes. When the power light stops flashing and remains on and the error and ink lights go out, ink charging is finished.
  • Page 75: Replace Cartridges Using Your Computer

    In either the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Click Print & Fax. Select Epson Stylus TX130 from the list at the left of the Print & Fax screen. Click Options & Supplies, select the Utility tab, and click Open Printer Utility.
  • Page 76: Adjust Print Quality

    Adjust Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Clean the Print Head Align the Print Head If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. If you see ink on the back of a printout, you may need to clean the paper guide.
  • Page 77 In either the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Click Print & Fax. Select Epson Stylus TX130 from the list at the left of the Print & Fax screen. Click Options & Supplies, select the Utility tab, and click Open Printer Utility. Then select Nozzle Check.
  • Page 78 3. Click Print. 4. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Nozzles are clean Nozzles need cleaning 5. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Clean the Print Head Nozzles If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.
  • Page 79 In either the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Click Print & Fax. Select Epson Stylus TX130 from the list at the left of the Print & Fax screen. Click Options & Supplies, select the Utility tab, and click Open Printer Utility. Then select Head Cleaning.
  • Page 80 3. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle, which lasts around 1 minute. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 4.
  • Page 81: Align The Print Head

    In either the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Click Print & Fax. Select Epson Stylus TX130 from the list at the left of the Print & Fax screen. Click Options & Supplies, select the Utility tab, and click Open Printer Utility. Then select Print Head Alignment.
  • Page 82: Clean The Paper Guide

    In either the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Click Print & Fax. Select Epson Stylus TX130 from the list at the left of the Print & Fax screen. Click Options & Supplies, select the Utility tab, and click Open Printer Utility. Then select Paper Guide Cleaning.
  • Page 83: Solve Problems

    Getting More Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to your printer software (website available only in Spanish and Portuguese). Your Windows printer software automatically check for updates. You can manually update the software by selecting Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window.
  • Page 84 An ink cartridge is expended or not installed correctly, or is not compatible with the printer. Replace or reinstall the cartridge. Printer error. See Paper Jams to clear a possible jam, and then turn the printer back on. If the error does not clear, contact Epson.
  • Page 85: Product Parts

    If the pattern on the page has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the printer may have a problem. Check for additional solutions. If they don’t work, contact Epson. Product Parts Use these illustrations to identify the parts on your product.
  • Page 86 Press both buttons to scan B&W copy Color copy button button Power button Stop button Feeder guard Paper support Edge guide Paper feed roller lever Document cover Control panel Output tray Paper jam cover...
  • Page 87 Ink cartridge cover Scanner glass Power inlet USB port Print head/ink cartridge holder...
  • Page 88: Problems And Solutions

    Close your other programs, including any screen savers and virus protection software, and install the software again. • In Windows, make sure the EPSON TX130 Series is selected as the default printer and that the correct port is shown in the printer properties. •...
  • Page 89 Copying Problems Nothing Prints, Even Though the Power Light Is On Printing Noise Occurs, Even Though Nothing Prints Copies are Cut Off Noise Occurs When the Product Sits for a While Nothing Prints, Even Though the Power Light Is On Run a printer check.
  • Page 90 • Do not load paper that is too thick for the printer. • Do not load paper with holes punched in it. Paper Jams If paper jams, follow these steps to clear it: 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2.
  • Page 91 6. Raise the paper jam cover, carefully remove the jammed paper, then close the paper jam cover. 7. Press the power button to turn your product back on. Note: The product won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions.
  • Page 92 The scanner software may not work properly if you upgraded your operating system, but did not reinstall Epson Scan. • If you’re using Mac OS X 10.6, you cannot use Epson Scan. Use the ICA application in Mac OS X 10.6 to scan a document or photo. You Cannot Start Epson Scan •...
  • Page 93 Windows Vista: Click , select Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound. Then right- click EPSON TX130 Series, select Open, right-click the stalled print job, and click Cancel and then Yes. Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and then Printers and Faxes).
  • Page 94 The error light is flashing or is on after you replace the cartridge 1. Make sure the print head is at the ink cartridge replacement position. Note: If the print head is at the far right position, press the stop button to move it to the ink cartridge replacement position.
  • Page 95 In Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, turn off Reverse page orientation and/or Flip horizontally. Blank Pages Print • In Windows, make sure EPSON TX130 Series is selected as your printer. For Mac OS X, make sure EPSON Stylus NX130 is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows. •...
  • Page 96 • Use the Expansion setting in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 or Mac OS X 10.4 printer software to adjust how the image fits on the page. • Do not choose a custom paper size setting when printing borderless photos. Incorrect Characters Print •...
  • Page 97 Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Align the print head. •...
  • Page 98: Re-Installing Software

    Mac OS X Windows 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. 4. Select EPSON, select EPSON TX130 Series, then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall.
  • Page 99: Getting More Help

    Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website for your Epson TX130 for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions (site available in Spanish and Portuguese only).
  • Page 100 Other Cities 01-800-087-1080 Peru (51 1) 418-0210 Venezuela (58 212) 240-1111 Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call your nearest Epson sales office as described above.
  • Page 101: Clean And Transport Your Product

    Clean and Transport Your Product If your printer gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections: Cleaning Transportation Cleaning To keep the printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the printer or you may damage it.
  • Page 102 5. Open the document cover, then open the ink cartridge cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder with tape, as shown below. 6. Close the ink cartridge cover, then close the document cover. 7. Close the paper support and close the output tray. 8.
  • Page 103: Specifications And Notices

    Specifications and Notices For information about using your printer and detailed specifications, see: Important Safety Instructions Computer System Requirements Product Specifications Open-source Software Notices FCC Compliance Statement Copyright and Trademarks Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read and follow these safety instructions: General Safety Ink Cartridge Safety General Safety...
  • Page 104 • Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation. Do not block or cover openings in the case or insert objects through the slots. • Keep the printer away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. •...
  • Page 105: Computer System Requirements

    Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause your Epson printer to malfunction. Note: Visit Epson’s support website for the latest in compatibility and drivers for the Epson Stylus TX130 (website available only in Spanish and Portuguese). Product Specifications...
  • Page 106 Printing Scanning Paper Ink Cartridges Size and Weight Electrical Environmental Standards Interface See also: Computer System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Printing Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry Sheet feeder capacity Approx. 100 sheets at 17 to 20 lb (64 to 75 g/m Scanning Scanner type Flatbed color...
  • Page 107 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 108 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimum Ink Cartridges 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 109 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “replace cartridge”...
  • Page 110 UPS Model: 110 to 220 V Input voltage range 100 to 120 V Model and UPS model: 90 to 132 V 220 to 240 V Model: 198 to 264 V UPS model 99 tp 242 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current...
  • Page 111: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Storage: 5 to 85% RH (without condensation) Standards Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Interface Interface type Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Electrical standard 480 Mbps (High-Speed Device) Connector type One Type B port FCC Compliance Statement...
  • Page 112: Open-Source Software Notices

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
  • Page 113 Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. 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.

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