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....3" x 11.7" Storage: 17.7" x 13.5" x 7.2" Weight: 12.3 lb Epson Stylus NX420 color all-in-one, instruction booklets, CD-ROM with drivers, power cord, 4 DURABrite® Ultra Ink cartridges (one 125 Standard-capacity Black ink cartridge and three 125 Standard-capacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Epson printer driver, Web to media, printed image, display conditions...
....3" x 11.7" Storage: 17.7" x 13.5" x 7.2" Weight: 12.3 lb Epson Stylus NX420 color all-in-one, instruction booklets, CD-ROM with drivers, power cord, 4 DURABrite® Ultra Ink cartridges (one 125 Standard-capacity Black ink cartridge and three 125 Standard-capacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Epson printer driver, Web to media, printed image, display conditions...
Quick Guide
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... Paper Type 31 Scanning a Document or Photo 32 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 32 Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6 34 Restoring and Correcting Photos 35 Maintaining Your Printer 36 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 36 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Checking Ink Levels 38 Purchasing...
... Paper Type 31 Scanning a Document or Photo 32 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 32 Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6 34 Restoring and Correcting Photos 35 Maintaining Your Printer 36 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 36 Cleaning the Print Head 37 Checking Ink Levels 38 Purchasing...
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... write it correctly. Installing for the First Time Before you begin, make sure that you need to the printer, see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®: If you see "Setting up Additional Computers" on...
... write it correctly. Installing for the First Time Before you begin, make sure that you need to the printer, see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®: If you see "Setting up Additional Computers" on...
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When you see this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next. Note: If you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option should I select for the first time, then click Next. 6. When you see this printer for more information on page 10. You can't set up this screen, select Set up your printer using a temporary USB connection. 7. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on the setup methods. 6 Wireless Network Setup 5.
When you see this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next. Note: If you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option should I select for the first time, then click Next. 6. When you see this printer for more information on page 10. You can't set up this screen, select Set up your printer using a temporary USB connection. 7. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on the setup methods. 6 Wireless Network Setup 5.
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Follow any on page 10. When you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on -screen instructions to your computer with "Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you see this screen, connect the printer to continue installing the software. Do one of the following: ■ If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with a USB cable. 3. Installing for the First Time 7 Wait while the software is installed. 2. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. 8.
Follow any on page 10. When you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on -screen instructions to your computer with "Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you see this screen, connect the printer to continue installing the software. Do one of the following: ■ If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with a USB cable. 3. Installing for the First Time 7 Wait while the software is installed. 2. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. 8.
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Note: If your computer. 9. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your security key or passphrase, then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your security key contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 7. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. Installing for the network. 8. If you see a screen like the following, enter your printer for the First Time 9 6.
Note: If your computer. 9. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your security key or passphrase, then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your security key contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 7. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. Installing for the network. 8. If you see a screen like the following, enter your printer for the First Time 9 6.
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... to the previous screen, press x Start to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2. ■ If you see "Setting up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see this screen, use the printer's buttons to install the rest of your wireless network, then press x Start. Press l or r to start the... printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. 10. To set up Additional Computers" on page 13. 10 Wireless Network Setup If your network name isn't listed, try the following: ...
... to the previous screen, press x Start to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2. ■ If you see "Setting up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see this screen, use the printer's buttons to install the rest of your wireless network, then press x Start. Press l or r to start the... printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. 10. To set up Additional Computers" on page 13. 10 Wireless Network Setup If your network name isn't listed, try the following: ...
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...click Watch video overview to watch a short video tutorial on page 44. 5. When you 're having trouble entering your network password. Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to your wireless network, see this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your wireless network doesn't have been entered... to the wireless router or access point" on how to enter it correctly. ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to finish selecting network settings. If your network password. 4. Installing for the First Time 11 Note: If you see "The...
...click Watch video overview to watch a short video tutorial on page 44. 5. When you 're having trouble entering your network password. Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to your wireless network, see this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your wireless network doesn't have been entered... to the wireless router or access point" on how to enter it correctly. ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to finish selecting network settings. If your network password. 4. Installing for the First Time 11 Note: If you see "The...
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When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Note: If you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12 Wireless Network Setup Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. 7.
When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Note: If you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12 Wireless Network Setup Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. 7.
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...complete, remove the CD. From the Select SSID screen on the printer's control panel to enter your network name. Important: Network names are case-sensitive. Entering Your SSID Manually If your software. Use the buttons on the printer's control panel, press l or r to enter it manually. ...1. To set up additional computers to print to the printer, see the character you want. ■ Press r to move to the next character....
...complete, remove the CD. From the Select SSID screen on the printer's control panel to enter your network name. Important: Network names are case-sensitive. Entering Your SSID Manually If your software. Use the buttons on the printer's control panel, press l or r to enter it manually. ...1. To set up additional computers to print to the printer, see the character you want. ■ Press r to move to the next character....
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3. Insert the printer software CD. 2. When you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup Windows XP: When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Continue with step 3. When you 're done entering your network password. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Setting up Additional Computers 1. When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3 on page 11 to enter your network name, press x Start. 4.
3. Insert the printer software CD. 2. When you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup Windows XP: When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Continue with step 3. When you 're done entering your network password. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Setting up Additional Computers 1. When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3 on page 11 to enter your network name, press x Start. 4.
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Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. Setting up Additional Computers 15 4.
Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. Setting up Additional Computers 15 4.
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If you see a screen like this one, select the printer you would like to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 16 Wireless Network Setup 8. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 9. Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to set up, then click Next. 10.
If you see a screen like this one, select the printer you would like to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 16 Wireless Network Setup 8. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 9. Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to set up, then click Next. 10.
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... top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, don't load it . or A4-size plain paper, 80 sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information. For example, your online User's Guide. Note: For instructions on loading envelopes, see your photos will look...
... top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, don't load it . or A4-size plain paper, 80 sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information. For example, your online User's Guide. Note: For instructions on loading envelopes, see your photos will look...
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... card or turn off your card as shown. you may lose data on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos pre-selected in your camera (DPOF™ or Digital Print Order Format)....prepare the card for instructions on the card. 24 Printing From a Memory Card If your printer is flashing; Make sure your printer is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of your desktop into the trash, ... your digital camera's memory card; Printing From a Memory Card Your Epson printer lets you 're ready to print. it into the slot;
... card or turn off your card as shown. you may lose data on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos pre-selected in your camera (DPOF™ or Digital Print Order Format)....prepare the card for instructions on the card. 24 Printing From a Memory Card If your printer is flashing; Make sure your printer is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of your desktop into the trash, ... your digital camera's memory card; Printing From a Memory Card Your Epson printer lets you 're ready to print. it into the slot;
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... to check for instructions). Open a photo or document in Windows 1. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your printer software 3. For detailed instructions on the next screen.) 26 Printing From Your Computer Printing in a Windows program. 2. Open the...or Properties on printing, see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. 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...
... to check for instructions). Open a photo or document in Windows 1. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your printer software 3. For detailed instructions on the next screen.) 26 Printing From Your Computer Printing in a Windows program. 2. Open the...or Properties on printing, see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. 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...
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... Printing From Your Computer Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Click the arrow to 10.6. Select your Epson printer Click to start printing. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.4, see...
... Printing From Your Computer Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Click the arrow to 10.6. Select your Epson printer Click to start printing. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.4, see...
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... the printer icon in your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. 10. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium...
... the printer icon in your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. 10. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium...
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...Import or Acquire, and select your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double-click EPSON Scan in your computer name, then press x Start. 6. Do one of the following : ■ If your printer is connected directly to your printer is scanned, you see its icon in the front right corner, as files... Mac OS X 10.6" on the option you selected. Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 You can scan original documents and photos and save them as shown on your Epson printer. Once your image is connected to start Epson Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on page 22. 2.
...Import or Acquire, and select your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double-click EPSON Scan in your computer name, then press x Start. 6. Do one of the following : ■ If your printer is connected directly to your printer is scanned, you see its icon in the front right corner, as files... Mac OS X 10.6" on the option you selected. Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 You can scan original documents and photos and save them as shown on your Epson printer. Once your image is connected to start Epson Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on page 22. 2.
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...Start to check the print head nozzles. 1. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to clean the print head (see page 37). 36 Maintaining Your Printer Load letter- Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to see if there are faint or have gaps in them, some ...If there are clean Nozzles need to finish. Caution: To keep your online User's Guide. Follow the steps below to select Nozzle Check. 4. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder (see page 18). 2. If there are no gaps, press y Stop/Clear Settings to clean the cover, use it...
...Start to check the print head nozzles. 1. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to clean the print head (see page 37). 36 Maintaining Your Printer Load letter- Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to see if there are faint or have gaps in them, some ...If there are clean Nozzles need to finish. Caution: To keep your online User's Guide. Follow the steps below to select Nozzle Check. 4. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder (see page 18). 2. If there are no gaps, press y Stop/Clear Settings to clean the cover, use it...