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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. 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
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. 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
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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 more information. See your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for your printout looks. Note: Don't load paper with the glossy or...
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 more information. See your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 6 for your printout looks. Note: Don't load paper with the glossy or...
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... to open your computer as described on the next screen.) Printing From Your Computer 9 Make sure your Epson printer's software (see page 27 for printing from a Windows or Macintosh computer. Open the File menu and select Print. Before you start, make sure you see the online User.... (If you 've installed your printer software and connected your Epson printer to your printer software 3. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Then click Preferences or Properties on the Start Here sheet. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for instructions)....
... to open your computer as described on the next screen.) Printing From Your Computer 9 Make sure your Epson printer's software (see page 27 for printing from a Windows or Macintosh computer. Open the File menu and select Print. Before you start, make sure you see the online User.... (If you 've installed your printer software and connected your Epson printer to your printer software 3. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Then click Preferences or Properties on the Start Here sheet. Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for instructions)....
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..., click Help or see page 14 for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your settings. 10 Printing From Your Computer Click OK to save your document Orientation Note: For quick access to reduce or enlarge your online User's Guide. 7. Make sure you ...choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for details). You can create your own presets by clicking the Save Settings button on the Advanced tab. 5. 4.
..., click Help or see page 14 for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your settings. 10 Printing From Your Computer Click OK to save your document Orientation Note: For quick access to reduce or enlarge your online User's Guide. 7. Make sure you ...choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for details). You can create your own presets by clicking the Save Settings button on the Advanced tab. 5. 4.
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This window appears and shows the progress of your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select your print job. Printing With a Macintosh 11 Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click the arrow to start printing. Click OK or Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. Note: If you're printing from Mac OS X 10.5 to expand 4. Select your online User's Guide for instructions. 1. 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. 8.
This window appears and shows the progress of your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select your print job. Printing With a Macintosh 11 Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click the arrow to start printing. Click OK or Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. Note: If you're printing from Mac OS X 10.5 to expand 4. Select your online User's Guide for instructions. 1. 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. 8.
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Copy and page settings Application settings 12 Printing From Your Computer 5. Select basic copy and page settings. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), 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 - Or check for your application before printing. Borderless option.
Copy and page settings Application settings 12 Printing From Your Computer 5. Select basic copy and page settings. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), 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 - Or check for your application before printing. Borderless option.
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Click Print. 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. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. Printing With a Macintosh 13 Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the online User's Guide for details. 8. Note: For more information on advanced settings click ?. 9. 6.
Click Print. 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. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. Printing With a Macintosh 13 Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the online User's Guide for details. 8. Note: For more information on advanced settings click ?. 9. 6.
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... Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope 14 Printing From Your Computer 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.... This tells your printer software. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type...
... Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope 14 Printing From Your Computer 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.... This tells your printer software. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type...
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... nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Load letter- Hold down both buttons until the P Power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. or A4-size paper in the sheet feeder (see your printer looking like new, don't place anything on . If you press the P... use only a soft, non-abrasive microfiber-type cloth. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in one or more of the ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see page 3). 2. Caution: To keep your online User's Guide. Follow the steps below to flash, then release the buttons. 2 1 Maintaining ...
... nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Load letter- Hold down both buttons until the P Power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. or A4-size paper in the sheet feeder (see your printer looking like new, don't place anything on . If you press the P... use only a soft, non-abrasive microfiber-type cloth. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in one or more of the ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see page 3). 2. Caution: To keep your online User's Guide. Follow the steps below to flash, then release the buttons. 2 1 Maintaining ...
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If there are gaps in the sheet feeder (see page 23). 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is faint, clean the print head (see below). Load letter- Hold down the y Stop button for 3 seconds to see if there are no printer lights are gaps or the ... be able to clean it only if necessary. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to start the cleaning cycle. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure no gaps, the print head is low. If there are indicating errors. 2. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it when a cartridge is clean and you ...
If there are gaps in the sheet feeder (see page 23). 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is faint, clean the print head (see below). Load letter- Hold down the y Stop button for 3 seconds to see if there are no printer lights are gaps or the ... be able to clean it only if necessary. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to start the cleaning cycle. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Make sure no gaps, the print head is low. If there are indicating errors. 2. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it when a cartridge is clean and you ...
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...ink soften. You must replace the cartridge to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 19) to be replaced. You can continue printing until the cartridge needs replacement. Note: You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other cartridges are ... when the cleaning cycle is low, the error and ink lights flash. If that the print head is low or expended. Run a nozzle check (as described on your Epson printer and click OK, then select EPSON StatusMonitor. Note: If you do not use your screen (the taskbar). ■ Macintosh:...
...ink soften. You must replace the cartridge to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 19) to be replaced. You can continue printing until the cartridge needs replacement. Note: You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other cartridges are ... when the cleaning cycle is low, the error and ink lights flash. If that the print head is low or expended. Run a nozzle check (as described on your Epson printer and click OK, then select EPSON StatusMonitor. Note: If you do not use your screen (the taskbar). ■ Macintosh:...
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...computer screen when you use , and temperature. The use up to print when ink is used for priming the printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). This window can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates ... 125 125 125 Note: We recommend that you try to room temperature for at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. If cartridges have been exposed to cold temperatures, allow them . 22 Maintaining Your Printer For print quality, a small amount of the ink from the first cartridges is low. Store ink...
...computer screen when you use , and temperature. The use up to print when ink is used for priming the printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). This window can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates ... 125 125 125 Note: We recommend that you try to room temperature for at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. If cartridges have been exposed to cold temperatures, allow them . 22 Maintaining Your Printer For print quality, a small amount of the ink from the first cartridges is low. Store ink...
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... you are vacuum packed to install the ink. Turn on . 3. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may damage the printer.
... you are vacuum packed to install the ink. Turn on . 3. 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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Note: Do not hold the y Stop button for more ink cartridges are low or expended, the print head does not move. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. The P Power light starts flashing. If no cartridges ... replacement position. Dispose of children. 24 Maintaining Your Printer Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it . If a cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves that cartridge to the replacement position to refill it carefully. Squeeze the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Do not...
Note: Do not hold the y Stop button for more ink cartridges are low or expended, the print head does not move. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. The P Power light starts flashing. If no cartridges ... replacement position. Dispose of children. 24 Maintaining Your Printer Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it . If a cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves that cartridge to the replacement position to refill it carefully. Squeeze the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Do not...
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... the cartridge. If another cartridge is low or expended, it clicks into the holder and push it down until it moves to be replaced, the print head moves to its home position and the printer starts priming the ink.
... the cartridge. If another cartridge is low or expended, it clicks into the holder and push it down until it moves to be replaced, the print head moves to its home position and the printer starts priming the ink.
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... document cover. Note: If you 'll waste ink. ink lights go Caution: Never turn off the your Epson printer while ink is charging or you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing and make sure your original again. Press the y Stop button again, and then press the ink cartridge down... your original is finished. 10. 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.
... document cover. Note: If you 'll waste ink. ink lights go Caution: Never turn off the your Epson printer while ink is charging or you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing and make sure your original again. Press the y Stop button again, and then press the ink cartridge down... your original is finished. 10. 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.
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... with the printer. You can often diagnose problems with your online User's Guide for the P power light to stop button to resume printing. Error Indicators You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is low. See your printer by checking the status of the error indicators below, follow the steps here to...
... with the printer. You can often diagnose problems with your online User's Guide for the P power light to stop button to resume printing. Error Indicators You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is low. See your printer by checking the status of the error indicators below, follow the steps here to...
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.... If the error light is positioned against the right side, and slide the left side. Printing and Copying Problems ■ Make sure your paper is loaded short edge first and is still lit, turn off your Epson printer. If the edges are correct for more information. ■ Do not load paper with...
.... If the error light is positioned against the right side, and slide the left side. Printing and Copying Problems ■ Make sure your paper is loaded short edge first and is still lit, turn off your Epson printer. If the edges are correct for more information. ■ Do not load paper with...
