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Epson Stylus® NX300 Series Quick Guide Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
Epson Stylus® NX300 Series Quick Guide Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
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... 24 Printing With a Macintosh 26 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 30 Scanning a Document or Photo 31 Basic Scanning 31 Scanning Multiple Pages 32 Maintaining Your NX300 Series 34 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 34 Cleaning the Print Head 35 2 Contents
... 24 Printing With a Macintosh 26 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 30 Scanning a Document or Photo 31 Basic Scanning 31 Scanning Multiple Pages 32 Maintaining Your NX300 Series 34 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 34 Cleaning the Print Head 35 2 Contents
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... After you have set up your Epson Stylus® NX300 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Make a copy of these guidelines as you connect it to do a lot more when you read your NX300 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be ...followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. For additional instructions, see the on-screen Epson Information Center by double-clicking its icon on your NX300 Series. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Of course, your Windows® or Macintosh&#...
... After you have set up your Epson Stylus® NX300 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Make a copy of these guidelines as you connect it to do a lot more when you read your NX300 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be ...followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. For additional instructions, see the on-screen Epson Information Center by double-clicking its icon on your NX300 Series. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Of course, your Windows® or Macintosh&#...
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...either Actual, Custom (to select a percentage using u or d or the numeric keypad), or Auto Fit Page (to automatically size the image to make color or black-and-white copies. Note: You cannot print borderless on plain paper. 7. Press u or d or use the Automatic Document Feeder, you want... White Paper, or Epson Presentation Paper Matte in the Automatic Document Feeder (see page 5). 3. Copying a Document or Photo 11 Press the P On button to turn off the "beep" heard when you would on a copy machine. Load letter- Note: To turn on the NX300 Series. 2. Place your paper). Press...
...either Actual, Custom (to select a percentage using u or d or the numeric keypad), or Auto Fit Page (to automatically size the image to make color or black-and-white copies. Note: You cannot print borderless on plain paper. 7. Press u or d or use the Automatic Document Feeder, you want... White Paper, or Epson Presentation Paper Matte in the Automatic Document Feeder (see page 5). 3. Copying a Document or Photo 11 Press the P On button to turn off the "beep" heard when you would on a copy machine. Load letter- Note: To turn on the NX300 Series. 2. Place your paper). Press...
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Press the x B&W or x Color button to exit settings. 9. Note: Do not pull out paper as it ejects automatically. Load Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 8). 4. ■ To change the paper size, select Paper Size and choose the size of paper you loaded.... 1/4 inch (5 mm) apart (see page 5). 3. Press u or d or use the numeric keypad to turn on the NX300 Series. 2. After you choose. 8. Place one or two photos onto 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, or letter-size Epson photo paper (various types available) for plain paper only). ■ To adjust the darkness or lightness of...
Press the x B&W or x Color button to exit settings. 9. Note: Do not pull out paper as it ejects automatically. Load Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 8). 4. ■ To change the paper size, select Paper Size and choose the size of paper you loaded.... 1/4 inch (5 mm) apart (see page 5). 3. Press u or d or use the numeric keypad to turn on the NX300 Series. 2. After you choose. 8. Place one or two photos onto 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, or letter-size Epson photo paper (various types available) for plain paper only). ■ To adjust the darkness or lightness of...
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... or using the one-touch dial buttons. Telephone wall jack 14 Faxing a Document or Photo Note: If you're connecting the NX300 Series to a DSL phone line, you must plug a DSL filter into the wall jack or you won't be able to the LINE ...port on -screen Epson Information Center. Faxing a Document or Photo Your NX300 Series lets you send faxes by entering fax numbers, selecting entries from the wall jack to use the fax ... filter. Note: For more information on faxing and fax settings, see the on the back of the NX300 Series.
... or using the one-touch dial buttons. Telephone wall jack 14 Faxing a Document or Photo Note: If you're connecting the NX300 Series to a DSL phone line, you must plug a DSL filter into the wall jack or you won't be able to the LINE ...port on -screen Epson Information Center. Faxing a Document or Photo Your NX300 Series lets you send faxes by entering fax numbers, selecting entries from the wall jack to use the fax ... filter. Note: For more information on faxing and fax settings, see the on the back of the NX300 Series.
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...is picked up . Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine 15 Telephone wall jack If your answering machine is a fax and you pick up and the NX300 Series will not receive the fax. Note: A phone or answering machine must be left on the fifth ring or later: 1. Select more than the...Press u or d to select Fax mode, then press Menu. 2. If the other end to pick up the phone or the answering machine answers, the NX300 Series automatically begins receiving the transmission. port for the answering machine to the EXT. If a fax call when a phone is a caller, the phone can be ...
...is picked up . Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine 15 Telephone wall jack If your answering machine is a fax and you pick up and the NX300 Series will not receive the fax. Note: A phone or answering machine must be left on the fifth ring or later: 1. Select more than the...Press u or d to select Fax mode, then press Menu. 2. If the other end to pick up the phone or the answering machine answers, the NX300 Series automatically begins receiving the transmission. port for the answering machine to the EXT. If a fax call when a phone is a caller, the phone can be ...
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... to 40 digits. 6. Note: If you must create a fax header and select your phone number (see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Press OK. See the Start Here sheet or on-screen Epson Information Center for a long period of the fax. Entering Fax Header Information You should enter your sender name or... preferences. Note: To change other header information (see the phone number input screen. 2. Setting Up Fax Features Before sending or receiving faxes, you leave the NX300 Series unplugged for instructions on setting the date and time.
... to 40 digits. 6. Note: If you must create a fax header and select your phone number (see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Press OK. See the Start Here sheet or on-screen Epson Information Center for a long period of the fax. Entering Fax Header Information You should enter your sender name or... preferences. Note: To change other header information (see the phone number input screen. 2. Setting Up Fax Features Before sending or receiving faxes, you leave the NX300 Series unplugged for instructions on setting the date and time.
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...for small print or detailed line art, Photo for pictures, or Standard for every fax you want. 1. Indicates the size of paper loaded in your NX300 Series, select the size at their original size on multiple sheets (Off). Press the Copy/Fax button to select Scan & Print Setup, then press OK...and printing. Indicates whether large incoming faxes are printed, and choose the printed reports you send. 18 Faxing a Document or Photo Indicates when the NX300 Series prints a report on the selected Paper Size (On), or printed at which faxes are reduced to fit on the last transmitted fax. Select ...
...for small print or detailed line art, Photo for pictures, or Standard for every fax you want. 1. Indicates the size of paper loaded in your NX300 Series, select the size at their original size on multiple sheets (Off). Press the Copy/Fax button to select Scan & Print Setup, then press OK...and printing. Indicates whether large incoming faxes are printed, and choose the printed reports you send. 18 Faxing a Document or Photo Indicates when the NX300 Series prints a report on the selected Paper Size (On), or printed at which faxes are reduced to fit on the last transmitted fax. Select ...
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... speed dial entry that you want to add, then press OK. 6. Note: To print a group dial list, select Group Dial List in the NX300 Series, then press the x Color button to identify the group dial entry (see the list of the entry you selected. 8. Use the numeric keypad to enter a name to print...
... speed dial entry that you want to add, then press OK. 6. Note: To print a group dial list, select Group Dial List in the NX300 Series, then press the x Color button to identify the group dial entry (see the list of the entry you selected. 8. Use the numeric keypad to enter a name to print...
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... selecting settings. 5. Press 1 to redial the last fax number you select color. Press the x B&W or x Color button to send your fax. (You cannot send another number, press 2 to continue with the selection made . ■ If you've connected a telephone to the NX300 Series, dial the number from another fax machine to send your fax...
... selecting settings. 5. Press 1 to redial the last fax number you select color. Press the x B&W or x Color button to send your fax. (You cannot send another number, press 2 to continue with the selection made . ■ If you've connected a telephone to the NX300 Series, dial the number from another fax machine to send your fax...
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... To turn it on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder. Auto Answer light Stop/ Clear Settings Auto Answer/ Space Copy/Fax B&W Color Speed Dial Group Dial/ Backspace Redial/Pause 22 Faxing a Document or Photo Note: If the fax number is reduced to fit or printed on multiple...to continue. If you are larger than the paper size you loaded, the fax size is busy, you select (see a redialing message and the NX300 Series redials after the first page is automatically scanned and faxed. Your document is turned on the Auto Reduction setting you see page 18). If you...
... To turn it on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder. Auto Answer light Stop/ Clear Settings Auto Answer/ Space Copy/Fax B&W Color Speed Dial Group Dial/ Backspace Redial/Pause 22 Faxing a Document or Photo Note: If the fax number is reduced to fit or printed on multiple...to continue. If you are larger than the paper size you loaded, the fax size is busy, you select (see a redialing message and the NX300 Series redials after the first page is automatically scanned and faxed. Your document is turned on the Auto Reduction setting you see page 18). If you...
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...Print. Before you start, make sure you see the on the Start Here sheet. Select EPSON NX300 Series Click here to your NX300 Series software. Printing in a printing program, open your Windows or Macintosh computer. Select EPSON NX300 Series and click the Preferences or Properties button. See "Checking for Software Updates" on the next... on page 40 for updates to check for instructions. Tip: It's a good idea to your computer as described on -screen Epson Information Center. For detailed instructions on printing, see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
...Print. Before you start, make sure you see the on the Start Here sheet. Select EPSON NX300 Series Click here to your NX300 Series software. Printing in a printing program, open your Windows or Macintosh computer. Select EPSON NX300 Series and click the Preferences or Properties button. See "Checking for Software Updates" on the next... on page 40 for updates to check for instructions. Tip: It's a good idea to your computer as described on -screen Epson Information Center. For detailed instructions on printing, see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
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...page 8. 2. Close the cover gently so you can start Epson Scan directly from any TWAIN-compliant application using Epson Scan. Do one of tools. Scanning a Document or Photo You can use your Epson Stylus NX300 Series to scan original documents and photos and save your image and ... are scanning from an application, start Epson Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on -screen Epson Information Center. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select EPSON NX300. Scanning a Document or Photo 31 The Epson Scan software provides three scanning modes: ...
...page 8. 2. Close the cover gently so you can start Epson Scan directly from any TWAIN-compliant application using Epson Scan. Do one of tools. Scanning a Document or Photo You can use your Epson Stylus NX300 Series to scan original documents and photos and save your image and ... are scanning from an application, start Epson Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on -screen Epson Information Center. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select EPSON NX300. Scanning a Document or Photo 31 The Epson Scan software provides three scanning modes: ...
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... the instructions in this chapter for details. 34 Maintaining Your NX300 Series Follow the steps below to select Maintenance, then press OK. 4. ...and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your on-screen Epson Information Center. Press the Copy/Fax button, then press Menu. 3. If there are faint or have ...ink cartridges. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to select Nozzle Check, then press the x Color button. 5. Nozzles are gaps in the sheet feeder. 2. To align the print head, if necessary, see ...
... the instructions in this chapter for details. 34 Maintaining Your NX300 Series Follow the steps below to select Maintenance, then press OK. 4. ...and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your on-screen Epson Information Center. Press the Copy/Fax button, then press Menu. 3. If there are faint or have ...ink cartridges. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to select Nozzle Check, then press the x Color button. 5. Nozzles are gaps in the sheet feeder. 2. To align the print head, if necessary, see ...
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.... Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Press 1 to finish or 2 to run a nozzle check and confirm that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on the display screen. Then try printing again. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be able... to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off your NX300 Series and wait at least once a month to clean it when a cartridge is low. Press u or d to select Head Cleaning, then press the x Color button. Note: If you see a message on page 44. Print head cleaning...
.... Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Press 1 to finish or 2 to run a nozzle check and confirm that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on the display screen. Then try printing again. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be able... to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off your NX300 Series and wait at least once a month to clean it when a cartridge is low. Press u or d to select Head Cleaning, then press the x Color button. Note: If you see a message on page 44. Print head cleaning...
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...or Macintosh software, see the instructions in your onscreen Epson Information Center. 36 Maintaining Your NX300 Series The ink cartridge status is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see a screen asking if you want to receive these Epson offers the first time you try to print when ...ink is low. This window can check the ink cartridge status anytime using the NX300 Series display screen. Note: You cannot print...
...or Macintosh software, see the instructions in your onscreen Epson Information Center. 36 Maintaining Your NX300 Series The ink cartridge status is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see a screen asking if you want to receive these Epson offers the first time you try to print when ...ink is low. This window can check the ink cartridge status anytime using the NX300 Series display screen. Note: You cannot print...
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... you have a new ink cartridge before you see a message on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Warning: If ink gets on the NX300 Series display screen indicating which color to refill it carefully. If you're replacing a cartridge before you begin. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to replace...
... you have a new ink cartridge before you see a message on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Warning: If ink gets on the NX300 Series display screen indicating which color to refill it carefully. If you're replacing a cartridge before you begin. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to replace...
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... other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 6. Once you open the new cartridge package, shake it clicks into place. 8. Caution: Never turn off the NX300 Series while ink is finished. Then remove it clicks into the holder and push it down until it from the bottom of the cartridge. Insert the...
... other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 6. Once you open the new cartridge package, shake it clicks into place. 8. Caution: Never turn off the NX300 Series while ink is finished. Then remove it clicks into the holder and push it down until it from the bottom of the cartridge. Insert the...
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... free updates to diagnose the cause. With Windows, you have a problem with your NX300 Series, check the messages on the display screen to your Epson Stylus NX300 Series software. You can also click or Start , select All Programs or Programs, select EPSON, select EPSON NX300 Series, and click Driver Update. 40 Solving Problems You can also check "Problems and Solutions...
... free updates to diagnose the cause. With Windows, you have a problem with your NX300 Series, check the messages on the display screen to your Epson Stylus NX300 Series software. You can also click or Start , select All Programs or Programs, select EPSON, select EPSON NX300 Series, and click Driver Update. 40 Solving Problems You can also check "Problems and Solutions...
