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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. 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 3 Flip the feeder guard forward.
Loading Paper You can print documents and photos on loading envelopes, see page 6. (For instructions on a variety of paper types and sizes. 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 3 Flip the feeder guard forward.
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... in it sideways. The type of Premium Photo Paper Glossy (4 × 6 inch only). If you choose affects the way your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for the best results, you'll want to the left. 5. 4. You can load up . (Load letterhead ...or pre-printed paper top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, don't load it . Note: Don't load paper with the glossy or printable side face up to 100 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information). 4 Loading Paper ...
... in it sideways. The type of Premium Photo Paper Glossy (4 × 6 inch only). If you choose affects the way your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for the best results, you'll want to the left. 5. 4. You can load up . (Load letterhead ...or pre-printed paper top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, don't load it . Note: Don't load paper with the glossy or printable side face up to 100 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information). 4 Loading Paper ...
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...or Properties on the Start Here sheet. Tip: It's a good idea to check for printing from a Windows or Macintosh computer. Open the File menu and select Print. 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 your computer as described on the next screen.) Printing From Your Computer 9 Before you start, make sure you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Printing in a Windows program. 2. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the...
...or Properties on the Start Here sheet. Tip: It's a good idea to check for printing from a Windows or Macintosh computer. Open the File menu and select Print. 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 your computer as described on the next screen.) Printing From Your Computer 9 Before you start, make sure you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Printing in a Windows program. 2. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the...
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... tab and select one of document you are using (see your settings. 10 Printing From Your Computer 4. For more information about print settings, click Help or see page 14 for the paper you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your ...online User's Guide. 7. Select the type of the presets. You can create your printout, or print double-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary. 6. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. If you choose the correct paper Type setting for details). Make ...
... tab and select one of document you are using (see your settings. 10 Printing From Your Computer 4. For more information about print settings, click Help or see page 14 for the paper you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your ...online User's Guide. 7. Select the type of the presets. You can create your printout, or print double-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary. 6. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. If you choose the correct paper Type setting for details). Make ...
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Click the arrow to expand 4. 8. Note: If you're printing from Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.6. Select your print job. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Printing With a Macintosh 11 Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh Follow the steps below to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Select your online User's Guide for instructions. 1. Click OK or Print to print from Mac OS X 10.4, see your Epson printer Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. Open a photo or document in an application. 2.
Click the arrow to expand 4. 8. Note: If you're printing from Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.6. Select your print job. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Printing With a Macintosh 11 Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh Follow the steps below to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Select your online User's Guide for instructions. 1. Click OK or Print to print from Mac OS X 10.4, see your Epson printer Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. Open a photo or document in an application. 2.
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Borderless option. Or check for it in the settings for it in your application at the bottom of this window. Copy and page settings Application settings 12 Printing From Your Computer 5. Select basic copy and page settings. For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for your application before printing.
Borderless option. Or check for it in the settings for it in your application at the bottom of this window. Copy and page settings Application settings 12 Printing From Your Computer 5. Select basic copy and page settings. For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for your application before printing.
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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. Printing With a Macintosh 13 Click Print. Note: For more information on advanced settings click ?. 9. 6. 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.
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. Printing With a Macintosh 13 Click Print. Note: For more information on advanced settings click ?. 9. 6. 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.
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... (see page 10) or Media Type (see page 11) setting in the dock. This tells your printer software. 10. To monitor your print job, click the 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...
... (see page 10) or Media Type (see page 11) setting in the dock. This tells your printer software. 10. To monitor your print job, click the 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...
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... back on top of the ink cartridges. Caution: To keep 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 only a soft, non-abrasive microfiber-type... cloth. Turn off the printer. 3. or A4-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Follow the steps below to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. To align the...
... back on top of the ink cartridges. Caution: To keep 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 only a soft, non-abrasive microfiber-type... cloth. Turn off the printer. 3. or A4-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Follow the steps below to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. To align the...
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... see if there are gaps or the pattern is low. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Make sure no gaps, the print head is expended, and may not be able to start the cleaning cycle. 20 Maintaining... cleaning uses ink, so clean it when a cartridge is faint, clean the print head (see page 23). 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is clean and you can continue printing. or A4-size paper in the lines. If there are no printer lights are clean Nozzles need ...
... see if there are gaps or the pattern is low. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Make sure no gaps, the print head is expended, and may not be able to start the cleaning cycle. 20 Maintaining... cleaning uses ink, so clean it when a cartridge is faint, clean the print head (see page 23). 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is clean and you can continue printing. or A4-size paper in the lines. If there are no printer lights are clean Nozzles need ...
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... four times, turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to print. If the ink is low or expended. Select your hard drive, then open the EPSON Printer Utility4. Note: If you do not use your Epson printer often, it . 4. The P Power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle 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 green when the cleaning cycle is a good idea to print a few pages at least six hours to let any expended cartridges ...
... four times, turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to print. If the ink is low or expended. Select your hard drive, then open the EPSON Printer Utility4. Note: If you do not use your Epson printer often, it . 4. The P Power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle 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 green when the cleaning cycle is a good idea to print a few pages at least six hours to let any expended cartridges ...
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...If cartridges have been exposed to cold temperatures, allow them to print when ink is used for at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from Epson Supplies Central at least 3 hours before the expiration date on your...before using them . Store ink cartridges in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the ink from an Epson authorized reseller. A window may affect your online User's Guide. This window can also purchase supplies from...
...If cartridges have been exposed to cold temperatures, allow them to print when ink is used for at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from Epson Supplies Central at least 3 hours before the expiration date on your...before using them . Store ink cartridges in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the ink from an Epson authorized reseller. A window may affect your online User's Guide. This window can also purchase supplies from...
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... ink cover. Turn on . 3. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may damage the printer.
... ink cover. Turn on . 3. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. 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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... to the replacement position to the replacement position. Note: Do not hold the y Stop button for more ink cartridges are low or expended, the print head does not move. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge and lift it should be replaced. Dispose of children. 24 Maintaining Your Printer If... ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. If a cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves that it up. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach...
... to the replacement position to the replacement position. Note: Do not hold the y Stop button for more ink cartridges are low or expended, the print head does not move. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge and lift it should be replaced. Dispose of children. 24 Maintaining Your Printer If... ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. If a cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves that it up. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach...
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... low or expended, it clicks into the holder and push it down until it moves to replace any other cartridges need to be replaced, the print head moves to be replaced.
... low or expended, it clicks into the holder and push it down until it moves to replace any other cartridges need to be replaced, the print head moves to be replaced.
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...y Stop button again, and then press the ink cartridge down securely. Note: If you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing and make sure your Epson printer while ink is charging or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. 26 Maintaining Your Printer If you remove a low or expended... the document cover. When the P Power light stops flashing and the error and out, ink charging is still placed correctly on after the print head moves into its home position, an ink cartridge may not be installed properly. If the error and ink lights remain on the document ...
...y Stop button again, and then press the ink cartridge down securely. Note: If you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing and make sure your Epson printer while ink is charging or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. 26 Maintaining Your Printer If you remove a low or expended... the document cover. When the P Power light stops flashing and the error and out, ink charging is still placed correctly on after the print head moves into its home position, an ink cartridge may not be installed properly. If the error and ink lights remain on the document ...
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...more information. See your printer by checking the status of the error indicators below, follow the steps here to proceed. Error Indicators You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is low and replace it (see one of lights on . The printer is being turned off the printer. Ink in... the sheet feeder and press the y stop button to resume printing. Replace or reinstall the ink cartridge (see page 23). Replace or reinstall the ink cartridge (see page 23). 28 Solving Problems Wait for more ...
...more information. See your printer by checking the status of the error indicators below, follow the steps here to proceed. Error Indicators You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is low and replace it (see one of lights on . The printer is being turned off the printer. Ink in... the sheet feeder and press the y stop button to resume printing. Replace or reinstall the ink cartridge (see page 23). Replace or reinstall the ink cartridge (see page 23). 28 Solving Problems Wait for more ...
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... inside the edge guide. ■ Make sure the paper size settings are cropped, move your original away from the edges slightly. ■ Make sure your Epson printer. If paper is jammed, follow these steps: 1. Problems and Solutions 29 Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you loaded...
... inside the edge guide. ■ Make sure the paper size settings are cropped, move your original away from the edges slightly. ■ Make sure your Epson printer. If paper is jammed, follow these steps: 1. Problems and Solutions 29 Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you loaded...