Epson STYLUS NX127 manual

Epson Stylus NX125/127 Series Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintenance Solving Problems ®[...]

2 Contents Contents Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Placing Originals on the Glass . . . . . . . . [...]

Loading P aper 3 Loading Paper Y ou can print documents and photos on a v ariety of paper types and sizes. F or details, see page 6. (F or instructions on loading envelopes, see your online Use r’s Guide .) 1. Open the paper support, pull up the extension, and then tilt it back. 2. Lower the output tray , then open the extension. 3. F lip the fee[...]

4 Loading Paper 4. Sque eze the edge guide and slide it all the way to the left. 5. Load paper against the right edge and behind the tab with the glossy or printable side face up. (Load letterhead or pr e-printed paper top edge first.) Y ou can load up to 100 sheets of letter- or A4-size plain paper , 80 sheets of Bright White or P r esentation P a[...]

Loading P aper 5 6. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it against the paper , but not too tightly . 7. F lip the feeder guar d back.[...]

6 Loading Paper Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, pr esentations, and creative projects. Y ou can purchase genuine E pson ink and paper at Epson S upplies Central SM at www .epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www .epson.ca (Canadian sales). Y ou can also purchase[...]

Copying a Document or Photo 7 Copying a Document or Photo F ollow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the scanner glass and make color or black-and-white copies. Placing Originals on the Glass 1. Open the document cov er and place your original face -down on the scanner glass, with the top facing into the front [...]

8 Copying a Docume nt or Photo Copying Documents and Photos Y ou can copy documents and photos onto letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper . 1. Load paper in the sheet feeder (see pag e 3). 2. Place your original document on the scanner glass (see page 7). 3. P ress the B&W Copy button (for a black-and-white document or photo) or[...]

Printing Fr om Your Computer 9 Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or M aci ntosh computer . F or detailed instructions on printing, see the online User’s Guide . Before y ou start, make sure you ’ ve installed your printer software and connected your E pson printer to your comp uter as[...]

10 Printing From Your Computer 4. On the Main tab , select the basic print settings. Make sur e you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you ar e using (see page 14 for details). Note: For quick access to the most common settings, click the Shortcuts tab and select one of the presets. You can create your own presets by clicking the S[...]

Printing With a Macintosh 11 8. Click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and sho ws the progress of your print job. Printing With a Macintosh F ollow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.6. Note: If you’ re printing from Mac OS X 1 0.4, see your online User’s Guide for instructions. 1. Open a photo or document in an[...]

12 Printing From Your Computer 5. Sele ct basic copy and page settings. F or bor derless printing , choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option. Note: If the setting you want i sn’t shown (f or example, Scale ), check for it in your application before printing. Or che ck for it in the settings for your appli cation at the [...]

Printing With a Macintosh 13 6. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the follo wing print settings: 7. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the online User’s Guide for details. 8. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. Note: F or more information on advanced set tings clic k [...]

14 Printing From Your Computer 10. T o monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 10) or Media T ype (see page 11) setting in your printer software. This tells your E p son prin ter what kind of paper you ’ re using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accor dingl[...]

Scanning a Document or Photo 15 Scanning a Document or Photo Y ou can use your E pson S tylus NX125/127 Series to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer . The u Scan function lets you scan quickly usi ng preselected settings, or you can use the E pson Scan software to access more advanced featur es. F or example, you can use E pson S[...]

16 Scanning a Document or Photo Once your image is scanned, you see its icon in W indows Explorer or Macintosh F inder , depending on the option you selected. Scanning With Epson Scan Software Y ou can scan original documents and phot os and save them as files on your computer using the Epson Scan softwar e. Y ou can also launch E pson Scan from an[...]

Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6 17 Y ou see the Epson Scan window: 4. Select Full Auto Mode as the M ode setting in the upper right corner . (If y ou are in Home, O ffice, or P rofessional M ode, you see a different E pson Scan window .) 5. If you want to restore faded color in a photo or make other corrections, click Customize . Then follow the instr [...]

18 Scanning a Document or Photo Restoring and Correcting Photos Y ou can automatically transform a faded, dusty , or badly expos ed color photo into one with true-to-life color and sharpness as you scan. U se the Color Restoration and Dust Removal options in Epson Scan ’ s F ull Auto Mode. I n Home and P rofessional Mode, you can also select Back[...]

Maintain ing Your Printer 19 Maintaining Your Printer F ollow the instructions in this ch apter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. T o al ign the print head, if necessar y , see your online User’s Guide . Caution: To keep your printer looking like new, don’t pl ace anything on top of the cover or use [...]

20 Maintaining Your Printer 4. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines. 5. If there are no gaps, the print head i s clean and you can continue printing. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head (see below). Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check patt[...]

Checking Ink Levels 21 Cleaning takes approximately one minute. The P Power light flashes throughout the cleanin g cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Nev er turn of f the printer during head cleaning or you may damage it. 4. Run a nozzle check (as described on page 19) to verify that the print head is clean. 5. I[...]

22 Maintaining Your Printer A window may also appear on your computer scr een when you try to print when ink is low . This window can optionally display ink offers and other updates from Eps on . Note: T o disable c hec king for ink of fers or updates from Epson, see the instr uctions in your online User’s Guide . Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges [...]

Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure y ou have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Y ou must install new cartridges immediat ely after r emovin g the old one s. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge pac kages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum pac ked to maintain reli ability . Note: Lea ve the ex[...]

24 Maintaining Your Printer 4. P ress the y Stop button. If a cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves that cartridge to the replacement position to indicate that it should be replaced. The P Power light starts flashing. If two or more ink cartridges are expended, the expende d cartridge at the far left moves to the replacement position. [...]

Replacing Ink Cartridges 25 6. Before you open the new cartridge package, sh ake it gently four or five times. Then remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 7. Remo ve the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remov e any[...]

26 Maintaining Your Printer When t he P Power light stops flashing and the error and ink lights go out, ink charging is finished. 10. Close the ink cover , then cl ose the document co ver . Caution: Never turn off the your Epson printer while in k is charging or you’ll waste ink. If the error and in k lights remain on after the print head moves i[...]

Solving Problems 27 Solving Problems If you have a problem with your E pson printer , check the status of lights on the control panel to diagnose the cause (see “Error Indicators ” on page 28). Y ou can also check “Problems and S olutions ” on page 29 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User’s Guide icon on your com[...]

28 Solving Problems Error Indicators Y ou can often diagnose prob lems with you r printer by checking the status of lights on the control panel. If y ou see one of the err or indicators below , follow the steps here to pr oceed. Light status Problem and solu tion P power on The printer is turned on. P power flashing (sl ow) The prin ter is busy. Wa[...]

Problems and Solutions 29 Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you ’ re having trouble using your E p son printer . Printing and Copying Problems ■ Make sure y our original is positioned in the front right corner of the glass. If the edges ar e cropped, mo ve your orig inal away from the edges slightly . ■ Make sure y our paper[...]

30 Solving Problems 3. If paper remains near the sheet feeder , press the paper feed roller le ver inside the sheet feeder to release the jammed paper , then ca r efully pull it out. 4. Raise the paper jam cover , carefully remove the jammed paper , then close the paper jam co ver and turn the printer back on.[...]

Problems and Solutions 31 Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the copy or print quality , try these sol utions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and your Epson printer is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter , brighter , or glos[...]

32 Solving Problems Where to Get Help Int ern et Su ppo rt Visit E pson ’ s support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to common problems. Y ou can download drivers and documentation, ge t F AQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. S peak to a Support [...]

Notices 33 Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson printer, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and inst ructions mark ed on your Epson printer. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with th e printer. Use of anothe[...]

34 Notices ■ Except as specifically explain ed in your documentation, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ■ Unplug the printer and refer ser vicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or p lug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or the case damag[...]

Notices 35 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. These li mits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, a[...]

36 Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Cla ss B Personal Computers and Periph erals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that[...]

Notices 37 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warra nts to the original retail pur c haser that the Epson printer covered by this limi ted warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one [...]

38 Notices with non-Epson products, or service other th an by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IM PLIE D WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPL[...]

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