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...the cartridges after the "replace cartridge" signal. See www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports. 1 Some functions, like manual two-sided printing, may not be installed for printer startup and a variable amount of companies. album... Weight: 12.3 lb Epson Stylus NX420 color all prints under glass in indoor display conditions; eco.epson.com Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5 www.epson.com www.epson.ca Epson, Epson Stylus, MicroPiezo and PRINT Image...
...the cartridges after the "replace cartridge" signal. See www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports. 1 Some functions, like manual two-sided printing, may not be installed for printer startup and a variable amount of companies. album... Weight: 12.3 lb Epson Stylus NX420 color all prints under glass in indoor display conditions; eco.epson.com Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5 www.epson.com www.epson.ca Epson, Epson Stylus, MicroPiezo and PRINT Image...
Quick Guide
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Contents Wireless Network Setup 4 Installing for the First Time 4 Setting up Additional Computers 14 Loading Paper 18 Using Special Papers 20 Copying a Document or Photo 22 Placing Originals on the ... 26 Printing With a Macintosh 28 Selecting the 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...
Contents Wireless Network Setup 4 Installing for the First Time 4 Setting up Additional Computers 14 Loading Paper 18 Using Special Papers 20 Copying a Document or Photo 22 Placing Originals on the ... 26 Printing With a Macintosh 28 Selecting the 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...
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...Setting up your wireless printer, see "Network Problems" on page 14. When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Installing for the First Time" below : ■ Network name (SSID Network password Note: If your wireless... or network password, contact the person who set up additional computers to print to note it in "Installing for the First Time Before you begin, make sure that you're installing the printer, follow the steps in the space provided below . ■ If your printer is the...
...Setting up your wireless printer, see "Network Problems" on page 14. When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Installing for the First Time" below : ■ Network name (SSID Network password Note: If your wireless... or network password, contact the person who set up additional computers to print to note it in "Installing for the First Time Before you begin, make sure that you're installing the printer, follow the steps in the space provided below . ■ If your printer is the...
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3. When you see this screen, click Install. 4. Installing for the First Time 5 When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next.
3. When you see this screen, click Install. 4. Installing for the First Time 5 When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next.
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Wait while the software is installed. 2. Follow any on page 10. Installing for the First Time 7 When you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with a USB cable. 3. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. 8. 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 your computer with "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on -screen instructions to continue installing the software.
Wait while the software is installed. 2. Follow any on page 10. Installing for the First Time 7 When you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with a USB cable. 3. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. 8. 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 your computer with "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on -screen instructions to continue installing the software.
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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. Note: If your computer. 9. If you see a screen like the following, enter your printer for the First Time 9 6. 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. Note: If your computer. 9. If you see a screen like the following, enter your printer for the First Time 9 6. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your security key or passphrase, then click Next.
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... 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 software. Press l or r to start the printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. Follow the instructions on...broadcasting its network name. Continue with the steps in the list, your wireless router or access point is complete, remove the CD. When installation is turned on the screen to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. Setting Up With the Printer Buttons 1. When you still can...
... 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 software. Press l or r to start the printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. Follow the instructions on...broadcasting its network name. Continue with the steps in the list, your wireless router or access point is complete, remove the CD. When installation is turned on the screen to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. Setting Up With the Printer Buttons 1. When you still can...
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...following: ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to enter your network password. 4. Wait while the software is installed. 6. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to the wireless router or access point" on page 44. 5. Note: If ... your wireless network, see a network setup failed message, the network password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4. Installing for the First Time 11 Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to enter...
...following: ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to enter your network password. 4. Wait while the software is installed. 6. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to the wireless router or access point" on page 44. 5. Note: If ... your wireless network, see a network setup failed message, the network password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4. Installing for the First Time 11 Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to enter...
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Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. 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 7. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next.
Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. 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 7. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next.
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...sure to enter uppercase letters (ABC) or lowercase letters (abc) correctly. ■ Press the o Copy reduce/enlarge button to delete a character. Installing for the First Time 13 To set up Additional Computers" on the printer's control panel to enter your network doesn't broadcast it's name (SSID),... follow the steps in this section to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. 2. When installation is complete, remove the CD. Use the buttons on page 14. 10. Follow the instructions on the printer's control panel, press l or r ...
...sure to enter uppercase letters (ABC) or lowercase letters (abc) correctly. ■ Press the o Copy reduce/enlarge button to delete a character. Installing for the First Time 13 To set up Additional Computers" on the printer's control panel to enter your network doesn't broadcast it's name (SSID),... follow the steps in this section to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. 2. When installation is complete, remove the CD. Use the buttons on page 14. 10. Follow the instructions on the printer's control panel, press l or r ...
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Setting up Additional Computers 1. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Continue with step 3. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup Windows XP: 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're done entering your network password.
Setting up Additional Computers 1. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Continue with step 3. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup Windows XP: 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're done entering your network password.
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For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. Setting up Additional Computers 15 When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. 4.
For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. Setting up Additional Computers 15 When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. 4.
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Follow the instructions on the screen to install the rest of your software. Setting up Additional Computers 17 When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12. 11. When installation is complete, remove the CD.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the rest of your software. Setting up Additional Computers 17 When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12. 11. When installation is complete, remove the CD.
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Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to your Epson printer's software (see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your computer as described on your printer software 3. You see page 42 for printing a photo or document ...). Printing in a Windows program. 2. For detailed instructions on the next screen.) 26 Printing From Your 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 Windows or Macintosh computer.
Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to your Epson printer's software (see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your computer as described on your printer software 3. You see page 42 for printing a photo or document ...). Printing in a Windows program. 2. For detailed instructions on the next screen.) 26 Printing From Your 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 Windows or Macintosh computer.
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...cold temperatures, allow them to warm up a cartridge within six months of use, and temperature. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you must install new cartridges immediately after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of opening the package... the printer. For print quality, a small amount of other products may dry out. 1. Replacing Ink Cartridges 39 The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them . Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is expended...
...cold temperatures, allow them to warm up a cartridge within six months of use, and temperature. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you must install new cartridges immediately after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of opening the package... the printer. For print quality, a small amount of other products may dry out. 1. Replacing Ink Cartridges 39 The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them . Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is expended...
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...proceed. The index sheet you just replaced a cartridge and the error code still appears, the cartridge is not installed correctly. Replace the card or sheet and try again. Turn your Epson printer (see page 48). The cartridge cover is jammed. Press down on the LCD screen. Carefully remove ... off, make sure no paper is out or multiple pages have fed. Replace the ink cartridge(s). The memory card is not installed correctly or there is expended. Contact Epson for help (see page 46). Insert a memory card (see one of the error codes below, follow the steps here to...
...proceed. The index sheet you just replaced a cartridge and the error code still appears, the cartridge is not installed correctly. Replace the card or sheet and try again. Turn your Epson printer (see page 48). The cartridge cover is jammed. Press down on the LCD screen. Carefully remove ... off, make sure no paper is out or multiple pages have fed. Replace the ink cartridge(s). The memory card is not installed correctly or there is expended. Contact Epson for help (see page 46). Insert a memory card (see one of the error codes below, follow the steps here to...
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...manually. Select Network Settings, then press x Start. 3. Check the Timeout Setting in EPSON Scan Settings. Print a Network Status Sheet 1. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn the printer off Print a Network Status Sheet (see the Epson Scan Help. ■ If you need to print a network status sheet. Cannot ... a communication error may occur. Printing is slow or the print is set correctly for scanning instructions. ■ If network communication was installed correctly and that the printer is turned on and the green WiFi light on the front of the printer is on , and then try...
...manually. Select Network Settings, then press x Start. 3. Check the Timeout Setting in EPSON Scan Settings. Print a Network Status Sheet 1. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn the printer off Print a Network Status Sheet (see the Epson Scan Help. ■ If you need to print a network status sheet. Cannot ... a communication error may occur. Printing is slow or the print is set correctly for scanning instructions. ■ If network communication was installed correctly and that the printer is turned on and the green WiFi light on the front of the printer is on , and then try...
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...If you handle used ink cartridges; Adjust only those controls that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Note that... it in the same environment as specifically explained in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson. Doing so may be ink remaining around the printer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on its side, or turn it gets in ...
...If you handle used ink cartridges; Adjust only those controls that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Note that... it in the same environment as specifically explained in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson. Doing so may be ink remaining around the printer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on its side, or turn it gets in ...
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WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will not occur in a particular installation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will...a shielded equipment interface cable with the instructions, may cause interference levels which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users...
WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will not occur in a particular installation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will...a shielded equipment interface cable with the instructions, may cause interference levels which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users...
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... as a result of original purchase. If service is not transferable. If Epson authorizes repair instead of exchange, Epson will be free from the date of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by this warranty. This warranty is needed, Epson will not be properly maintained or fail to determine whether the printer...
... as a result of original purchase. If service is not transferable. If Epson authorizes repair instead of exchange, Epson will be free from the date of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by this warranty. This warranty is needed, Epson will not be properly maintained or fail to determine whether the printer...