Product Brochure
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...of the ink from the included cartridges is based on the new international standard for printer startup and a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the "replace ...Safety Approvals Country of Origin Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H) What's In The Box Software Included Warranty INK Ink Type Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Fade Resistance / Print Longevity3 Replacement Ink Cartidges4...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 manual, two-sided printing1 • Designed to be recycled5 •...
...of the ink from the included cartridges is based on the new international standard for printer startup and a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the "replace ...Safety Approvals Country of Origin Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H) What's In The Box Software Included Warranty INK Ink Type Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Fade Resistance / Print Longevity3 Replacement Ink Cartidges4...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 manual, two-sided printing1 • Designed to be recycled5 •...
Quick Guide
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... Correct 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...
... Correct 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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...uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to the printer, see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Note: If you're having trouble... setting up your wireless printer, see "Network Problems" on page 44. ■ If this is...
...uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to the printer, see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Note: If you're having trouble... setting up your wireless printer, see "Network Problems" on page 44. ■ If this is...
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Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. Do one of the following: ■ If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with "Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you see this screen, connect the printer to continue installing the software. 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 a USB cable. 3. 8. Installing for the First Time 7 Wait while the software is installed. 2.
Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. Do one of the following: ■ If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with "Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you see this screen, connect the printer to continue installing the software. 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 a USB cable. 3. 8. Installing for the First Time 7 Wait while the software is installed. 2.
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... 2. When you still can't find the network name in "Entering Your SSID Manually" on page 14. Continue with the steps in the list, your software. To set up Additional Computers" on page 13. 10 Wireless Network Setup Press l or r to select the name of your router or access point ...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 select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. Follow the instructions on and working correctly.
... 2. When you still can't find the network name in "Entering Your SSID Manually" on page 14. Continue with the steps in the list, your software. To set up Additional Computers" on page 13. 10 Wireless Network Setup Press l or r to select the name of your router or access point ...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 select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. Follow the instructions on and working correctly.
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...incorrectly. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to enter your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to enter it correctly. Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to your wireless network, see this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your network ...you see a network setup failed message, the network password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4. If you see "The printer cannot find or connect to enter your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to step 10. Wait while the...
...incorrectly. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to enter your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to enter it correctly. Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to your wireless network, see this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your network ...you see a network setup failed message, the network password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4. If you see "The printer cannot find or connect to enter your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to step 10. Wait while the...
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...abc), or numbers and special characters (123). ■ Press + or - Installing for the First Time 13 Follow the instructions on the printer's control panel to install the rest of your network doesn't broadcast it manually. 1. Important: Network names are case-sensitive. Entering Your SSID ...Manually If your software. Be sure to enter uppercase letters (ABC) or lowercase letters (abc) correctly. ■ Press the o Copy reduce/enlarge button to...
...abc), or numbers and special characters (123). ■ Press + or - Installing for the First Time 13 Follow the instructions on the printer's control panel to install the rest of your network doesn't broadcast it manually. 1. Important: Network names are case-sensitive. Entering Your SSID ...Manually If your software. Be sure to enter uppercase letters (ABC) or lowercase letters (abc) correctly. ■ Press the o Copy reduce/enlarge button to...
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Windows XP: When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup When you 're done entering your network password. Setting up Additional Computers 1. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3 on page 11 to enter your network name, press x Start. 4. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Continue with step 3. 3.
Windows XP: When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup When you 're done entering your network password. Setting up Additional Computers 1. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3 on page 11 to enter your network name, press x Start. 4. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Continue with step 3. 3.
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When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. Setting up Additional Computers 15 When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. 4.
When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. Setting up Additional Computers 15 When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. 4.
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... to check for updates to your Epson printer's software (see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your Windows or Macintosh computer. 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 printer software 3. You see page 42 for instructions...
... to check for updates to your Epson printer's software (see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your Windows or Macintosh computer. 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 printer software 3. You see page 42 for instructions...
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This tells your printer software. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 27) or Media Type (see page 28) setting in the dock. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Iron-on Cool...Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope Selecting the Correct Paper Type 31 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. 10.
This tells your printer software. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 27) or Media Type (see page 28) setting in the dock. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Iron-on Cool...Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope Selecting the Correct Paper Type 31 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. 10.
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...computer name, then press x Start. 6. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select your computer using the Epson Scan software. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in the front right corner, as an attachment in ... in Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder, or as shown on your Epson printer. Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 Scanning With Epson Scan Software You can also launch Epson Scan from an application, start Epson Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the option you don't move the original. 3. Note...
...computer name, then press x Start. 6. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select your computer using the Epson Scan software. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in the front right corner, as an attachment in ... in Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder, or as shown on your Epson printer. Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 Scanning With Epson Scan Software You can also launch Epson Scan from an application, start Epson Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the option you don't move the original. 3. Note...
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...ink cartridge is expended even if the other updates from Epson, see a message on your Epson printer and click OK, then select EPSON StatusMonitor. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Use the following list when you try... cartridges before printing or copying. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). This window can check ink cartridge levels using your printer software: ■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon in your online User's Guide. A window may also appear on your ...
...ink cartridge is expended even if the other updates from Epson, see a message on your Epson printer and click OK, then select EPSON StatusMonitor. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Use the following list when you try... cartridges before printing or copying. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). This window can check ink cartridge levels using your printer software: ■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon in your online User's Guide. A window may also appear on your ...
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...your Epson printer, check the messages on the display screen to your NX420 Series software. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, select EPSON NX420 Series, and click Driver Update. 42 Solving Problems Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's ... double-click the User's Guide icon on your online User's Guide and select Download the Latest Software or visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Solving Problems If you can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in ...
...your Epson printer, check the messages on the display screen to your NX420 Series software. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, select EPSON NX420 Series, and click Driver Update. 42 Solving Problems Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's ... double-click the User's Guide icon on your online User's Guide and select Download the Latest Software or visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Solving Problems If you can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in ...
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... point doesn't broadcast its network name (SSID), see page 45) to reinstall the printer software. 44 Solving Problems EpsonNet Setup was unsuccessful Make sure that the printer is within range of the printer is on the front of security it is working correctly. ■ Make sure that... a filing cabinet. ■ Make sure there aren't any access restrictions (such as MAC address filtering) set , register the printer's MAC address on manually entering your Epson printer. If your wireless router or access point has wireless security enabled, you 're having trouble using . ■ If the...
... point doesn't broadcast its network name (SSID), see page 45) to reinstall the printer software. 44 Solving Problems EpsonNet Setup was unsuccessful Make sure that the printer is within range of the printer is on the front of security it is working correctly. ■ Make sure that... a filing cabinet. ■ Make sure there aren't any access restrictions (such as MAC address filtering) set , register the printer's MAC address on manually entering your Epson printer. If your wireless router or access point has wireless security enabled, you 're having trouble using . ■ If the...
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... nozzles so they are too faint, you may be low on the control panel or in your printer software (see page 31). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 20) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 38). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your cartridge...
... nozzles so they are too faint, you may be low on the control panel or in your printer software (see page 31). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 20) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 38). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your cartridge...
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... by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction Notices 53 You are responsible for a period of one . The replacement printer or part may be repaired and sent back to return the defective one (1) year from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. What This Warranty Does...
... by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction Notices 53 You are responsible for a period of one . The replacement printer or part may be repaired and sent back to return the defective one (1) year from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. What This Warranty Does...
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...purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of Epson America, Inc. Contact your Printer Software CD-ROM for use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Epson Connection is a service mark of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or ...or reuse of this Epson product. Trademarks Epson and Epson Stylus are for identification purposes only and may be liable for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Seiko Epson Corporation, this product also includes open source software and software license terms applied to ...
...purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of Epson America, Inc. Contact your Printer Software CD-ROM for use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Epson Connection is a service mark of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or ...or reuse of this Epson product. Trademarks Epson and Epson Stylus are for identification purposes only and may be liable for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Seiko Epson Corporation, this product also includes open source software and software license terms applied to ...
Start Here
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... Check ink level and perform maintenance LCD display screen Select number of a USB cable (not included) is recommended for details on the printer to the printer. If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. If it has uppercase (ABC) or lowercase... click Run Setup.exe. See below : Network setup was unsuccessful. 2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD. Windows: If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Macintosh®: Double-click the Epson icon, if necessary. • Make sure you select the right network name. •...
... Check ink level and perform maintenance LCD display screen Select number of a USB cable (not included) is recommended for details on the printer to the printer. If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. If it has uppercase (ABC) or lowercase... click Run Setup.exe. See below : Network setup was unsuccessful. 2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD. Windows: If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Macintosh®: Double-click the Epson icon, if necessary. • Make sure you select the right network name. •...
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... plus photos. Epson Technical Support Visit epson.com/support where you 're using your software. You may apply. You can purchase them at Epson Supplies Central at the right time, you see error messages on the printer's LCD display ...epson.com/ink3 (U.S. NX420 Series Ink Cartridges Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Moderate-capacity (For lighter use) Standard-capacity 124 125 124 125 124 125 124 125 Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Supplies Central is subject to videos, software downloads, Epson...
... plus photos. Epson Technical Support Visit epson.com/support where you 're using your software. You may apply. You can purchase them at Epson Supplies Central at the right time, you see error messages on the printer's LCD display ...epson.com/ink3 (U.S. NX420 Series Ink Cartridges Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Moderate-capacity (For lighter use) Standard-capacity 124 125 124 125 124 125 124 125 Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Supplies Central is subject to videos, software downloads, Epson...