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Epson Stylus® NX125/127 Series Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintenance Solving Problems
Epson Stylus® NX125/127 Series Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintenance Solving Problems
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...on the Glass 7 Copying Documents and Photos 8 Printing From Your Computer 9 Printing in Windows 9 Printing With a Macintosh 11 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 14 Scanning a Document or Photo 15 Quick Scanning With the Scan Function 15 Scanning With Epson Scan Software 16 Scanning with Mac OS X 10....6 17 Restoring and Correcting Photos 18 Maintaining Your Printer 19 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 19 Cleaning the Print Head 20 Checking Ink Levels 21 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 22 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Solving Problems 27 Checking for Software Updates 27 Error...
...on the Glass 7 Copying Documents and Photos 8 Printing From Your Computer 9 Printing in Windows 9 Printing With a Macintosh 11 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 14 Scanning a Document or Photo 15 Quick Scanning With the Scan Function 15 Scanning With Epson Scan Software 16 Scanning with Mac OS X 10....6 17 Restoring and Correcting Photos 18 Maintaining Your Printer 19 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 19 Cleaning the Print Head 20 Checking Ink Levels 21 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 22 Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Solving Problems 27 Checking for Software Updates 27 Error...
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Loading Paper You can print documents and photos on loading envelopes, see page 6. (For instructions on a variety of paper types and sizes. Flip the feeder guard forward. Loading Paper 3 For details, see your online User's Guide.) 1. Lower the output tray, then open the extension. 3 2 1 1 2 3. Open the paper support, pull up the extension, and then tilt it back. 2.
Loading Paper You can print documents and photos on loading envelopes, see page 6. (For instructions on a variety of paper types and sizes. Flip the feeder guard forward. Loading Paper 3 For details, see your online User's Guide.) 1. Lower the output tray, then open the extension. 3 2 1 1 2 3. Open the paper support, pull up the extension, and then tilt it back. 2.
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... load paper with the glossy or printable side face up to 100 sheets of paper you choose affects the way your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for more information). 4 Loading Paper For example, your printout looks. Load all the way to ...or A4-size plain paper, 80 sheets of Bright White or Presentation Paper Matte, or 10 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. However, for your online User's Guide for more information. ...
... load paper with the glossy or printable side face up to 100 sheets of paper you choose affects the way your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for more information). 4 Loading Paper For example, your printout looks. Load all the way to ...or A4-size plain paper, 80 sheets of Bright White or Presentation Paper Matte, or 10 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. However, for your online User's Guide for more information. ...
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... 2. Then click Preferences or Properties on printing, see page 27 for printing from a Windows or Macintosh computer. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your Epson printer is selected, then click the Preferences ... you 've installed your printer software and connected your Epson printer to open your Epson printer's software (see the online User's Guide. For detailed instructions on the next screen.) Printing From Your Computer 9 Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for...
... 2. Then click Preferences or Properties on printing, see page 27 for printing from a Windows or Macintosh computer. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your Epson printer is selected, then click the Preferences ... you 've installed your printer software and connected your Epson printer to open your Epson printer's software (see the online User's Guide. For detailed instructions on the next screen.) Printing From Your Computer 9 Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for...
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...on the Advanced tab. 5. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for details). For more information about print settings, click Help or see page 14 for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select ...your printout, or print double-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary. 6. 4. Select the type of...
...on the Advanced tab. 5. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for details). For more information about print settings, click Help or see page 14 for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select ...your printout, or print double-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary. 6. 4. Select the type of...
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Open a photo or document in an application. 2. This window appears and shows the progress of your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Note: If you're printing from Mac OS X 10.5 to expand 4. Select your print job. Click the arrow to start printing. Select your online User's Guide for instructions. 1. Click OK or Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. 8. Printing With a Macintosh 11 Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.4, see your Epson printer Click to 10.6.
Open a photo or document in an application. 2. This window appears and shows the progress of your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Note: If you're printing from Mac OS X 10.5 to expand 4. Select your print job. Click the arrow to start printing. Select your online User's Guide for instructions. 1. Click OK or Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. 8. Printing With a Macintosh 11 Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.4, see your Epson printer Click to 10.6.
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5. Or check for it in the settings for it in your application at the bottom of this window. For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Copy and page settings Application settings 12 Printing From Your Computer Select basic copy and page settings. Borderless option. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for your application before printing.
5. Or check for it in the settings for it in your application at the bottom of this window. For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Copy and page settings Application settings 12 Printing From Your Computer Select basic copy and page settings. Borderless option. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for your application before printing.
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Printing With a Macintosh 13 Click Print. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your Media Type (see page 14) Select Color or Black/Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 7. See the online User's Guide for details. 8. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. Note: For more information on advanced settings click ?. 9. 6.
Printing With a Macintosh 13 Click Print. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your Media Type (see page 14) Select Color or Black/Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 7. See the online User's Guide for details. 8. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. Note: For more information on advanced settings click ?. 9. 6.
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..., click the printer icon in your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 10) or Media Type (see ...page 11) setting in the dock. 10. This tells your printer software. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson ...
..., click the printer icon in your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 10) or Media Type (see ...page 11) setting in the dock. 10. This tells your printer software. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson ...
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... the steps below to flash, then release the buttons. 2 1 Maintaining Your Printer 19 Hold down both buttons until the P Power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. Hold down the y Stop button as a writing surface. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder (see your printouts are faint... or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the cover or use it as you need to clean...
... the steps below to flash, then release the buttons. 2 1 Maintaining Your Printer 19 Hold down both buttons until the P Power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. Hold down the y Stop button as a writing surface. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder (see your printouts are faint... or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the cover or use it as you need to clean...
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...are clean Nozzles need cleaning 5. If there are indicating errors. 2. Load letter- Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see below). Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. or A4-size paper in the lines. You must replace the cartridge ...down the y Stop button for 3 seconds to clean it only if necessary. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it when a cartridge is expended, and may not ...
...are clean Nozzles need cleaning 5. If there are indicating errors. 2. Load letter- Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see below). Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. or A4-size paper in the lines. You must replace the cartridge ...down the y Stop button for 3 seconds to clean it only if necessary. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it when a cartridge is expended, and may not ...
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... and its software will let you may need to be able to maintain good print quality. You must replace the cartridge to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on . You can continue printing until the cartridge needs replacement. Select your printer software: ■ Windows: Double...approximately one of your screen (the taskbar). ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the EPSON Printer Utility4. Note: You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is low or expended. Run a nozzle check (as described on page 32. If quality...
... and its software will let you may need to be able to maintain good print quality. You must replace the cartridge to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on . You can continue printing until the cartridge needs replacement. Select your printer software: ■ Windows: Double...approximately one of your screen (the taskbar). ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the EPSON Printer Utility4. Note: You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is low or expended. Run a nozzle check (as described on page 32. If quality...
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...125 125 Note: We recommend that you try to room temperature for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your print quality and could result in printer damage. For print quality, a small amount of use of other updates from the first cartridges is low. Store... ink cartridges in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of ink remains in a cool, dark place. Note: To disable checking for at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. You can optionally display ink offers and other products may also ...
...125 125 Note: We recommend that you try to room temperature for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your print quality and could result in printer damage. For print quality, a small amount of use of other updates from the first cartridges is low. Store... ink cartridges in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of ink remains in a cool, dark place. Note: To disable checking for at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. You can optionally display ink offers and other products may also ...
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... to install the ink. Turn on . 3. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may damage the printer.
... to install the ink. Turn on . 3. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may damage the printer.
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... light starts flashing. The P Power light starts flashing. Note: Do not hold the y Stop button for more ink cartridges are low or expended, the print head does not move. If no cartridges are expended, the expended cartridge at the far left moves to the replacement position. If two or more.... 24 Maintaining Your Printer Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it should be replaced. If a cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves that cartridge to the replacement position to refill it up. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water...
... light starts flashing. The P Power light starts flashing. Note: Do not hold the y Stop button for more ink cartridges are low or expended, the print head does not move. If no cartridges are expended, the expended cartridge at the far left moves to the replacement position. If two or more.... 24 Maintaining Your Printer Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it should be replaced. If a cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves that cartridge to the replacement position to refill it up. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water...
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...: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other cartridges need to be replaced, the print head moves to replace any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 8. Before you press the y Stop button and no other cartridges that need...
...: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other cartridges need to be replaced, the print head moves to replace any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 8. Before you press the y Stop button and no other cartridges that need...
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...: If you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing and make sure your original is still placed correctly on after the print head moves into its home position, an ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Then copy your Epson printer while ink is finished. 10. When the P Power light stops...
...: If you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing and make sure your original is still placed correctly on after the print head moves into its home position, an ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Then copy your Epson printer while ink is finished. 10. When the P Power light stops...
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... See your printer by checking the status of the error indicators below, follow the steps here to continue (see page 3). Error Indicators You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is busy. If multiple sheets have jammed in the sheet feeder and press the y stop flashing before turning off . An ink... on . An ink cartridge is expended or not installed correctly, or is not compatible with your online User's Guide for the P power light to resume printing.
... See your printer by checking the status of the error indicators below, follow the steps here to continue (see page 3). Error Indicators You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is busy. If multiple sheets have jammed in the sheet feeder and press the y stop flashing before turning off . An ink... on . An ink cartridge is expended or not installed correctly, or is not compatible with your online User's Guide for the P power light to resume printing.
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...papers one sheet at once. Remove any jammed paper and torn pieces. Printing and Copying Problems ■ Make sure your original is positioned against ...paper size settings are cropped, move your original away from the edges slightly. ■ Make sure your Epson printer. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you loaded. If the edges are correct for ...Gently pull out jammed paper from the sheet feeder. Flip through the stack to eject the paper. See your Epson printer. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside , press either of Premium Photo Paper Glossy (4 ...
...papers one sheet at once. Remove any jammed paper and torn pieces. Printing and Copying Problems ■ Make sure your original is positioned against ...paper size settings are cropped, move your original away from the edges slightly. ■ Make sure your Epson printer. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you loaded. If the edges are correct for ...Gently pull out jammed paper from the sheet feeder. Flip through the stack to eject the paper. See your Epson printer. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside , press either of Premium Photo Paper Glossy (4 ...