Epson C11CB53201 manual

Artisan ® 1430 User's Guide[...]

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Contents Artisan 1430 User's Guide .......................................................................................................................... 9 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Printer Parts Locations ....[...]

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 40 Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 42 Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 ..............................................................[...]

Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer ............................................................................................ 70 Printing on a CD/DVD with Windows ............................................................................................. 70 Designing a CD/DVD - Windows .........................................................[...]

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 110 Checking for Software Updates ........................................................................................................ 110 Printer Light Status ....................................[...]

White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 127 Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 127 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps .......................................[...]

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Artisan 1430 User's Guide Welcome to the Artisan 1430 User's Guide . 9[...]

Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Printer Parts Locations The Power Off Timer Printer Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your printer. Printer Parts - Top Printer Parts - Back Printer Parts - Inside Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights Parent topic: Product Basi[...]

1 Paper support 2 Sheet feeder 3 Printer cover 4 CD/DVD feed tray 5 Output tray 6 USB Type A port for external devices 7 Edge guides Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Printer Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 USB port for computer connection Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations 11[...]

Printer Parts - Inside 1 Ink cartridge lights 2 Ink cartridge cover 3 Ink cartridge holder (do not remove) 4 Print head 5 Control panel Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations 12[...]

Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1 The WiFi light 2 The power light 3 The power button 4 The Wi-Fi button 5 The network status button 6 The paper/cancel button and light 7 The ink button and light Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Related references Printer Light Status The Power Off Timer The product turns off automatically if [...]

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product turns off automatically. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings . 2. Click the Maintenance tab. 3. Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see this screen: 4. Select th[...]

1. Do one of the following: • 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 . Sel[...]

Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. 16[...]

2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 3. Slide the edge guide left. 17[...]

4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and behind the tab. Then, slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Note: During printing the left edge guide automatically mo[...]

Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Envelopes You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]). 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. 19[...]

2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 3. Slide the edge guide left. 20[...]

4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side, printable side up, and flap edge left. Then, slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Always follow these envelope loading guidelines: • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. • Do not [...]

Paper type Load up to this many sheets EPSON Bright White Paper 80 sheets EPSON Presentation Paper Matte A3 or larger sizes: 50 sheets Smaller sizes: 100 sheets EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets EPSON Photo Paper Glossy A3 or larger sizes: 10 sheets EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Smaller sizes: 20 sheets EPSON Premium Photo Paper S[...]

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count EPSON Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50 S042038 100 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20 [216 × 279 mm]) S041649 50 S041271 100 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 S041156 20 mm) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041143 20 mm) EPSON Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glo[...]

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count EPSON Ultra Premium Photo 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60 Paper Glossy S042174 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25 [216 × 279 mm]) S042175 50 EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041405 50 Paper Lus[...]

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count EPSON Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm]) S042180 100 11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 S041468 50 mm) 11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 S041260 50 mm) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041263 50 mm) EPSON Premium Presentation Lett[...]

• EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy • EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster • EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte • EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Borderless Paper Sizes • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) •[...]

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster EPSON Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte[...]

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[...]

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. If necessary, select Sheet for the Source setting. 5. Select the Quality Option setting that matches your print content and the pr[...]

6. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 7. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Size setting. Note: You can also select the User Defined setting to create a custom paper size. 8. Select one of the border opti[...]

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 w[...]

2. Select the Paper & Quality Options settings for your printout: • Make sure Sheet is selected. • 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. • Select the size of the paper you loade[...]

• 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. Select Portrait or Landscape as the orientation of your document or photo. Note: If you are [...]

Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in photos. High Speed Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. Edge Smoothing Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web. Print Preview Displays a preview of your printout before printing. Black/Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of [...]

• 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 t[...]

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. • To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings. • To rotate or flip the printed image, select[...]

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 Once you have selected your print settings, [...]

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. 38[...]

• 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 [...]

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 Changing the Language of th[...]

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 Se[...]

Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product driver and firmware. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Auto Update Settings . You see this window: 3. Do one of the foll[...]

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 Pri[...]

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. 6. Sel[...]

7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 45[...]

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. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Print Options - Mac OS[...]

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. Economy For fast printing with reduced quality. Normal For everyday text and image printing. Fine For text and gra[...]

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. 1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select a paper size with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option. [...]

• 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. • To invert or flip the printed image, select the Rever[...]

3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu. 4. Select one of the available options. Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Color Match[...]

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[...]

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. Thick paper and envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelop[...]

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. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status windo[...]

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" and click Resume . • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause Printer . • To check ink stat[...]

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. See your appli[...]

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. Click OK to close the window. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Related references Borderless Paper Type Co[...]

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. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 5. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Me[...]

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. Economy For fa[...]

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. • 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 setti[...]

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. Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness , Contrast [...]

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. Thick paper and envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper. Skip Blank P[...]

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. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 62[...]

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 . • To check ink status, click Supply Levels . Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac[...]

Using an External Device with Your Product Follow the instructions in these sections to use your product with an external device, such as a camera, smartphone, or other device. Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device Printing From a Camera Connected to Your Product Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device You can print photos, documents, web pages, an[...]

3. Turn on your camera. 4. Follow the instructions that came with your camera to select your photos and settings, and print. When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the product. Parent topic: Using an External Device with Your Product Related tasks Loading Paper 65[...]

Printing on CDs/DVDs Follow the instructions here to print a design onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs to create a custom label. Loading a CD/DVD Removing a Printed CD/DVD Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Loading a CD/DVD You can print on any compatible, ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs (including Blu-ray Discs), preferably with a white surface. N[...]

4. Open the output tray, but do not pull out the extensions. Then open the CD/DVD feed tray. 67[...]

5. Place your disc on the included CD/DVD tray with the label side up. 1 12-cm discs 2 8-cm discs Note: For small 8-cm discs, place the adapter on the tray and then place the disc in the adapter. Caution: Before placing the CD/DVD, make sure no foreign particles or substances are on the CD/DVD tray. Otherwise, the CD/DVD and the data on it may be d[...]

6. Gently insert the CD/DVD tray into the CD/DVD feed tray. Push in the tray until the arrows on the tray and feed tray are aligned. Caution: Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the power light is flashing. Otherwise, the product or your CD/DVD may be damaged. Do not turn off the product with the CD/DVD tray inserted in it. Always remove the tray f[...]

Removing a Printed CD/DVD After your CD/DVD is printed, the CD/DVD tray ejects partially from the product. Pull out the tray and remove the disc. Then close the CD/DVD feed tray. Note: If the CD/DVD tray gets any ink on it, immediately wipe it off. After printing, handle the CD/DVD carefully. You may need to wait up to 24 hours for the ink to dry f[...]

Designing a CD/DVD - Windows You can use EPSON Print CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating special effects. 1. Open the EPSON Print CD program on your computer. You see this screen: 2. Use the buttons on the left side of the screen to select a pre-designed template or add a background image, picture, text, or graphic[...]

2. Make sure your product is selected as the Printer setting. 3. To see how your design will look without printing on the disc, click Test Print and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If printing a test design on a sheet of paper, make sure that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product and the CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 4. When you[...]

2. Select Print Position Confirmation Pattern . 3. Click Print . 4. Remove the disc after printing. 5. Using a metric ruler, measure the distance from the hole to the cross marks labeled Top and Right . Note: Be sure to measure from the edge of the hole and not the edge of the printable area. 6. Click Print again, then select Adjust Print Position [...]

7. Click Enter Values , then select the distance for Top into the Height (Top) box and the distance for Right in the Width (Right) box. 8. Click OK . Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Windows Related tasks Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Windows If ink smears on your disc or is sticky after it dries, you[...]

2. Select Print Density Confirmation Pattern . 3. Click Print . 4. Remove the disc after printing and check to see if you need to make the density darker or lighter. 5. Load the same disc in the product again. 6. Click Print . 7. Adjust the Print Color Correction slider to a darker or lighter setting as necessary. 8. Select Print Density Confirmati[...]

Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X You can print with your product using the EPSON Print CD software, as described in these sections. Designing a CD/DVD - Mac OS X Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Mac OS X Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Designing a[...]

2. Use the icons on the left side of the screen to add a background image, picture, text, or graphic elements. 3. When you are finished creating your design, make sure you save it. Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X Related tasks Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X After you create your design[...]

Note: If printing a test design on a sheet of paper, make sure that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product and the CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 4. When you are ready to print on the disc, click the Print button on the screen. Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Mac OS X If your printed design is[...]

4. Remove the disc after printing. 5. Using a metric ruler, measure the distance from the hole to the cross marks labeled Top and Right . Note: Be sure to measure from the edge of the hole and not the edge of the printable area. 6. Select Print from the File menu. 7. Select Position Adjustment . You see this screen: 8. Click Value Entry , then sele[...]

Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Mac OS X If ink smears on your disc or is sticky after it dries, you can adjust the color saturation and ink density. This may be necessary to make sure your designs look their best on the particular brand of discs you are using. First, load an extra CD/DVD to use for printing test patterns. 1. Open your file in EPS[...]

10. Examine the disc after printing to see if further adjustment is needed. When the ink density looks good, you are ready to print on your burned CD or DVD. Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X Related tasks Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X 81[...]

Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used EPSON branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with lo[...]

2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. 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 taskba[...]

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 84[...]

Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X You can check the status of your ink cartridges using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • 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 [...]

3. Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update . • Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. 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 cart[...]

Ink color Part number (High Capacity) Yellow 79 Light Magenta 79 Light Cyan 79 Parent topic: Purchase EPSON 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 pr[...]

Note: If an ink cartridge is low, a flashing light appears above it. You can continue to use the low ink cartridge until it is expended. Do not hold the ink button for more than three seconds, or the product may start cleaning the print head. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat [...]

4. Open the ink cartridge cover. 5. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with[...]

6. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one; if you do not, the print head may dry out and be unable to print. 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will[...]

8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and the printer cover. 10. Press the ink button to begin charging the ink. This takes about 2 minutes. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, ink charging is fini[...]

Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink, but do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. Always store ink cartridges with the label facing up; do not stor[...]

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 Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Maintenance [...]

1. Make sure that no product lights indicate errors, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product, and the CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Turn off the product. 4. Hold down the paper/cancel button as you press the power button to turn the product back on. Hold down both buttons until the power l[...]

Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on yo[...]

You see one of these windows: 96[...]

5. Click Print . 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 97[...]

7. 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. Note: You cannot clean the print h[...]

2. Hold down the ink button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle, which lasts around 1 minute. The 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. 3. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 4. Run a noz[...]

Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Make sure that no product lights indicate errors, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product, and the CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the pro[...]

5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. The 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; click Print Nozzle[...]

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. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not[...]

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Make sure that no product lights indicate errors, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product, and the CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Do one of the following: • Wi[...]

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6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. 7. When you are done choosing each pattern number, click Finish . If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment . Then print another alignme[...]

2. Load several sheets of A3-size paper, if available. Otherwise, load several sheets of plain paper. 3. Press the paper/cancel button to feed and eject paper. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality 106[...]

Cleaning and Transporting the Product If your product gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections. Cleaning the Product Transporting the Product Cleaning the Product To keep the product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, benzine, alcohol, or[...]

1. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Remove any paper from the product. 5. Open the printer cover and check that the ink cartridge holder is all the way to the right (the home position). If necessary, plug in and turn on the product, then turn it off again using the power button after the ink ca[...]

7. Close the printer cover and output tray, then secure both sides of the output tray to the outer case with tape as shown. 8. Pack the product in its original box or one of a similar size using the protective materials that came with it. 9. Keep the product level during transportation; otherwise the ink may leak. 10. After unpacking the product, r[...]

Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Checking for Software Updates Printer Light Status Running a Printer Check Solving Setup Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Paper Problems Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Solving Print Quality Pr[...]

Lights 1 WiFi 2 power 3 paper/cancel 4 ink Light status Condition/solution The printer is turned on. The power light is on The power light is The printer is busy. Wait for the power light to stop flashing before turning flashing off the printer. The WiFi light is green The printer is connected to the wireless network. The WiFi light is orange Wi-Fi[...]

Light status Condition/solution Paper has jammed in the printer or the output tray is closed. Remove any The paper/cancel jammed paper and make sure the output tray is open, then press the light is flashing paper/cancel to resume printing. If printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray did not eject correctly. Pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the pa[...]

Running a Printer Check Running a printer check helps you determine if the printer is operating properly. 1. Make sure that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product and the CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Turn off the product. 4. Disconnect any connected interface cables. 5. Hold down the pap[...]

print settings. Check the other solutions in this section or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the printer may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epso[...]

Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and the USB cable is securely connected at both ends. If you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Also make s[...]

Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. • 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 [...]

Cannot Print Over a Network If you cannot print over a network, try these solutions: • Make sure that your product is turned on. • Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disc[...]

Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • If paper does not feed for printing, remove it. Then reload it in the sheet feeder against the right side and beneath the tab. Slide the edge guide against the edge of t[...]

3. Press the paper/cancel button to resume printing. If the product lights still show an error, continue with the next step. 4. Press the power button to turn the product off. 5. Open the printer cover. 6. Remove any jammed paper, including torn pieces. 7. Close the printer cover and press the power button to turn the product back on. 8. Carefully [...]

Printing is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems 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 p[...]

Noise When Product Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar If you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first try restarting your computer. If that does not work, try this solution: 1. Do on[...]

Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your system's memory. • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers wi[...]

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages. Inverted Image Too Many Copies Print Blank Pages Print Incorrect Margins on Printout Incorrect Characters Print Incorrect Image Size or Position Slanted Printout Parent t[...]

Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software. • Run a print h[...]

Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 7 : Click and select Devices and Printers . Right-click your product n[...]

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Related topics Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Align the print head[...]

White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure [...]

• Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed. • Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper right after printing to allow the ink to set. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. If one [...]

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the ty[...]

Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks 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 R[...]

Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges When to Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions for your operating system. Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X Parent topic: Solving Problems Uninstalling Printing S[...]

1. To download the Uninstall Center utility, visit the Epson download site ( U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads ). 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Uninstall Center. 3. Quit all applications currently running on your Mac. 4. Select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall. 5. Click Uninstall . 6. Follow [...]

• Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday 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 s[...]

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 for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Printing Specifications Paper Specific[...]

Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • 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 y[...]

Single-sheets Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm) 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 434 mm]) Hal[...]

Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets 1 Top: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 2 Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 137[...]

Envelopes 1 Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimum CD/DVDs 12-cm CD/DVDs 138[...]

1 0.8 inch (21 mm) minimum inner margin 2 4.7 inches (120 mm) maximum outer margin 8-cm CD/DVDs 1 0.8 inch (21 mm) minimum inner margin 2 3.2 inches (80 mm) maximum outer margin Note: Avoid printing in the clear plastic areas of discs to prevent staining the disc with ink. 139[...]

Parent topic: 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 prim[...]

Weight 26.0 lb (11.8 kg) (without ink cartridges, power cable, and the CD/DVD tray) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 120 V Input voltage range 100 to 120 V model: 90 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz Rated current 100 to 120 V model: 0.6 A Power cons[...]

Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device class for computers) Hi-Speed USB (for PictBridge-compliant devices) Note: Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless security WPA-PSK (TKIP/[...]

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 devi[...]

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 for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notices Trademarks Copyright Notice FCC Compliance Statement For United State[...]

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. This printer product incl[...]

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iksemel 1.4 Apple Public Source License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version 1.2 or its latest version ("Apple Public Source License Programs"). Apple Public Source License Programs: Bonjour Net-SNMP license This printer product includes the open source softwar[...]

The list of Sun RPC Programs: libc6_2.3.6 netkit-inetd_0.10 netkit-ping_0.10 portmap_5-2.1 glibc license This printer product includes the open source software program "glibc" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "glibc". The list of "glibc" Programs: libc6_2.3.6 TCP Wrappers[...]

shadow license This printer product includes the open source software program "shadow" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "shadow". "shadow " Program: login_4.0.3 telnetd license This printer product includes the open source software program "telnetd" which applie[...]

EPSON Store SM 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. Parent topic: Notices Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, s[...]

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. Co[...]