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... yields are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. DURABrite is a registered trademark and PhotoEnhance is used for both black and color printing. Epson Stylus NX215 Print | Copy | Scan | Photo Specifications Printing Technology 4-color (CMYK) drop-on system configuration, software, ...10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.x and 10.6.x For the latest information regarding Snow Leopard, please visit www.epson.com/support/snowleopard Epson printer driver, Web to Page, Epson Scan, Epson Easy Photo Print PhotoEnhance™ and ICM 37.7 dB Operating: 50 ° to 95 °F,...
... yields are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. DURABrite is a registered trademark and PhotoEnhance is used for both black and color printing. Epson Stylus NX215 Print | Copy | Scan | Photo Specifications Printing Technology 4-color (CMYK) drop-on system configuration, software, ...10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.x and 10.6.x For the latest information regarding Snow Leopard, please visit www.epson.com/support/snowleopard Epson printer driver, Web to Page, Epson Scan, Epson Easy Photo Print PhotoEnhance™ and ICM 37.7 dB Operating: 50 ° to 95 °F,...
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... a Macintosh 19 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 24 Scanning a Document or Photo 25 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 25 Custom Scanning With Epson Scan Software 26 Restoring and Correcting Photos 27 Maintaining Your Printer 28 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 28 Cleaning the Print Head 29 Checking Ink Levels 30 Purchasing...
... a Macintosh 19 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 24 Scanning a Document or Photo 25 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 25 Custom Scanning With Epson Scan Software 26 Restoring and Correcting Photos 27 Maintaining Your Printer 28 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 28 Cleaning the Print Head 29 Checking Ink Levels 30 Purchasing...
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... your computer! Tip: Tips contain hints for printing from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo and restore or correct the color, if necessary ■ Perform routine maintenance and solve simple problems This book tells you read the instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed... carefully to avoid bodily injury. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Note: Notes contain important information about your equipment. Introduction After you have set up your Epson printer as you how to do most of a document or photo ■ Print photos from ...
... your computer! Tip: Tips contain hints for printing from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo and restore or correct the color, if necessary ■ Perform routine maintenance and solve simple problems This book tells you read the instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed... carefully to avoid bodily injury. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Note: Notes contain important information about your equipment. Introduction After you have set up your Epson printer as you how to do most of a document or photo ■ Print photos from ...
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...to 120 sheets of letter-size plain paper, 80 sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your onscreen Epson Information Center for landscape printing. See your printer. Note: The type of paper you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft... letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, even for more information). 4. Note: For instructions on -screen Epson Information Center. 6 Loading Paper Load other papers one of photo paper. 3. Insert the paper, glossy or printable side up to use one sheet...
...to 120 sheets of letter-size plain paper, 80 sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your onscreen Epson Information Center for landscape printing. See your printer. Note: The type of paper you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft... letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, even for more information). 4. Note: For instructions on -screen Epson Information Center. 6 Loading Paper Load other papers one of photo paper. 3. Insert the paper, glossy or printable side up to use one sheet...
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... Auto (to automatically size the image to begin copying. or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like you 're finished, press the Copy button again. 8. Press the Copy button to select Color or B&W copies. 7. Select copy mode 10 Copying a Document or Photo Change copy size... a percentage using + or -. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to 99). 6. To cancel copying, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Place your Epson printer. 2. Press the P On button to turn on your original document on plain paper, hold down x Start until the P On light starts flashing.
... Auto (to automatically size the image to begin copying. or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like you 're finished, press the Copy button again. 8. Press the Copy button to select Color or B&W copies. 7. Select copy mode 10 Copying a Document or Photo Change copy size... a percentage using + or -. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to 99). 6. To cancel copying, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Place your Epson printer. 2. Press the P On button to turn on your original document on plain paper, hold down x Start until the P On light starts flashing.
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...copy mode. 5. When you can press l or r to select Auto (to automatically size the image to fit your Epson printer. 2. You can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available) for instant photo reprints. Press the Copy button to begin copying. To print more than ...To cancel copying, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Press l or r to select Color or B&W copies. 7. Select copy mode Change copy size Select paper size and type Start copying Copying a Photo 11 Load 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 9). 4. Copying a Photo You can...
...copy mode. 5. When you can press l or r to select Auto (to automatically size the image to fit your Epson printer. 2. You can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available) for instant photo reprints. Press the Copy button to begin copying. To print more than ...To cancel copying, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Press l or r to select Color or B&W copies. 7. Select copy mode Change copy size Select paper size and type Start copying Copying a Photo 11 Load 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 9). 4. Copying a Photo You can...
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...you print photos directly from your digital camera's memory card; See the on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos preselected in your Epson printer: SD™ SDHC™ miniSD™* miniSDHC* microSD* microSDHC* MultiMediaCard™ MMCplus™ MMCmobile™*... Stick Duo™* xD-Picture Card™ xD-Picture Card Type H xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type M+ Your Epson printer supports image files that meet the following types of files DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant** JPEG Supports Exif version 2.21 80 ×...
...you print photos directly from your digital camera's memory card; See the on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos preselected in your Epson printer: SD™ SDHC™ miniSD™* miniSDHC* microSD* microSDHC* MultiMediaCard™ MMCplus™ MMCmobile™*... Stick Duo™* xD-Picture Card™ xD-Picture Card Type H xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type M+ Your Epson printer supports image files that meet the following types of files DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant** JPEG Supports Exif version 2.21 80 ×...
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... LCD display screen and print them (see a confirmation message, remove the card. ■ If your printer is connected to your card as shown. Make sure your desktop into the slot; Note: Do not force...remove USB Mass Storage Device. Inserting the Card 13 you can : ■ View your printer while the memory card access light is flashing; Memory card access light The memory card access light flashes..., then stays lit. If your printer is running Windows, click the or icon on the card. Insert your computer, first prepare ...
... LCD display screen and print them (see a confirmation message, remove the card. ■ If your printer is connected to your card as shown. Make sure your desktop into the slot; Note: Do not force...remove USB Mass Storage Device. Inserting the Card 13 you can : ■ View your printer while the memory card access light is flashing; Memory card access light The memory card access light flashes..., then stays lit. If your printer is running Windows, click the or icon on the card. Insert your computer, first prepare ...
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... on the sheet. Use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles on the first index sheet, up to 30 photos per page. Your Epson printer automatically prints them on your memory card. Make sure option 1 is selected (for printing the index sheet), then press x Start. Correct: ■ Select the paper...
... on the sheet. Use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles on the first index sheet, up to 30 photos per page. Your Epson printer automatically prints them on your memory card. Make sure option 1 is selected (for printing the index sheet), then press x Start. Correct: ■ Select the paper...
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... Printing in a Windows program. 2. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Epson printer's software (see page 34 for updates to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Tip: It's a good idea to check for ...instructions). Make sure your Epson printer is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 've installed your printer software and connected your Epson printer to open your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Open the File...
... Printing in a Windows program. 2. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Epson printer's software (see page 34 for updates to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Tip: It's a good idea to check for ...instructions). Make sure your Epson printer is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 've installed your printer software and connected your Epson printer to open your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Open the File...
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Mac OS X 10.5 1. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. 8. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Click OK or Print to expand 4. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Printing With a Macintosh 19 Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Select your Epson printer Click to start printing.
Mac OS X 10.5 1. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. 8. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Click OK or Print to expand 4. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Printing With a Macintosh 19 Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Select your Epson printer Click to start printing.
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Open a photo or document in the dock. Click OK to 10.4 1. To monitor your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Open the File menu and select Page Setup. Select the following settings: Select your Epson printer Select your Paper Size Select your print job, click the printer icon in an application. 2. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to close the Page Setup window. 22 Printing From Your Computer Borderless option. 3. 10.
Open a photo or document in the dock. Click OK to 10.4 1. To monitor your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Open the File menu and select Page Setup. Select the following settings: Select your Epson printer Select your Paper Size Select your print job, click the printer icon in an application. 2. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to close the Page Setup window. 22 Printing From Your Computer Borderless option. 3. 10.
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...Epson printer, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following settings as necessary: Select your on advanced settings click ?. 7. Printing With a Macintosh 23 button. 5. Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings. See your Media Type (see page 24) Select Color... or Black/Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. For more information on -screen Epson Information Center for details. 6. Select...
...Epson printer, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following settings as necessary: Select your on advanced settings click ?. 7. Printing With a Macintosh 23 button. 5. Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings. See your Media Type (see page 24) Select Color... or Black/Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. For more information on -screen Epson Information Center for details. 6. Select...
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... printer icon in your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson...
... printer icon in your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson...
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...restore faded color in a photo or make other corrections, click Customize. Then follow the instructions on page 9. 2. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select your Epson printer. You see its icon in Home, Office, or Professional Mode, you see a different Epson Scan window....) 5. You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double-click EPSON Scan in the Applications folder...
...restore faded color in a photo or make other corrections, click Customize. Then follow the instructions on page 9. 2. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select your Epson printer. You see its icon in Home, Office, or Professional Mode, you see a different Epson Scan window....) 5. You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double-click EPSON Scan in the Applications folder...
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... the cover, use it as a writing surface. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to clean the print head (see page 29). 28 Maintaining Your Printer If you need cleaning 5. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are gaps in one or more of the cover or use only a soft... cloth. Press the Index Sheet and Scan buttons at the same time. 3. To align the print head, if necessary, see your printer looking like new, don't place anything on -screen Epson Information Center. Caution: To keep your on top of the ink cartridges. Follow the steps below to finish. or A4-size...
... the cover, use it as a writing surface. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to clean the print head (see page 29). 28 Maintaining Your Printer If you need cleaning 5. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are gaps in one or more of the cover or use only a soft... cloth. Press the Index Sheet and Scan buttons at the same time. 3. To align the print head, if necessary, see your printer looking like new, don't place anything on -screen Epson Information Center. Caution: To keep your on top of the ink cartridges. Follow the steps below to finish. or A4-size...
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...: If you don't see any dried ink soften. If that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 28) to verify that the print head is low. If you...six hours to let any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to be able to select Head Cleaning, then press x Start. Caution: Never ...turn off the printer during head cleaning or you do not use your Epson printer often, it when a cartridge is clean. 5. Press the Index Sheet and Scan buttons at the...
...: If you don't see any dried ink soften. If that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 28) to verify that the print head is low. If you...six hours to let any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to be able to select Head Cleaning, then press x Start. Caution: Never ...turn off the printer during head cleaning or you do not use your Epson printer often, it when a cartridge is clean. 5. Press the Index Sheet and Scan buttons at the...
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...expended cartridges before printing or copying. A window may also appear on your Epson printer and click OK, then select EPSON StatusMonitor. Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Moderate Use 88 88 88 88 Standard-capacity High-...capacity 69 68 69 - 69 - 69 - 30 Maintaining Your Printer Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from an Epson authorized reseller. This window can ...
...expended cartridges before printing or copying. A window may also appear on your Epson printer and click OK, then select EPSON StatusMonitor. Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Moderate Use 88 88 88 88 Standard-capacity High-...capacity 69 68 69 - 69 - 69 - 30 Maintaining Your Printer Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from an Epson authorized reseller. This window can ...
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...print quality and could result in the print head nozzles may affect your Epson printer. 2. Cartridges are ready to room temperature for priming the printer. The use of use, and temperature. Turn on the LCD display screen. Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of ink remains in a cool, ...dark place. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them to warm up a cartridge within six months of ...
...print quality and could result in the print head nozzles may affect your Epson printer. 2. Cartridges are ready to room temperature for priming the printer. The use of use, and temperature. Turn on the LCD display screen. Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of ink remains in a cool, ...dark place. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them to warm up a cartridge within six months of ...
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... remove the cartridge from the bottom of it up. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 32 Maintaining Your Printer
... remove the cartridge from the bottom of it up. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 32 Maintaining Your Printer