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...Actual print times will vary based on accelerated testing of prints in dark storage conditions. Actual print stability will be installed for printing and all-in-one maintenance, and all rights in these marks. For maximum print life, display all..., Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows logos are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for printer startup and a variable amount of Epson America, Inc. All other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency. Epson Stylus® NX420 Print | Copy | Scan | Photo | Wi-Fi® ...
...Actual print times will vary based on accelerated testing of prints in dark storage conditions. Actual print stability will be installed for printing and all-in-one maintenance, and all rights in these marks. For maximum print life, display all..., Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows logos are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for printer startup and a variable amount of Epson America, Inc. All other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency. Epson Stylus® NX420 Print | Copy | Scan | Photo | Wi-Fi® ...
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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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...up additional computers to print to the printer, see "Setting up Additional Computers" on page 14. Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®: If you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Wireless ...Network Setup This section provides detailed instructions for the First Time Before you begin, make sure that you're installing the printer, follow the steps in "Installing for the First Time" below : ■ Network...
...up additional computers to print to the printer, see "Setting up Additional Computers" on page 14. Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®: If you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Wireless ...Network Setup This section provides detailed instructions for the First Time Before you begin, make sure that you're installing the printer, follow the steps in "Installing for the First Time" below : ■ Network...
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Wait while the software is installed. 2. Follow any on page 10. Do one of the following: ■ If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with a USB cable. 3. 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. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. 8. Installing for the First Time 7
Wait while the software is installed. 2. Follow any on page 10. Do one of the following: ■ If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with a USB cable. 3. 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. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. 8. Installing for the First Time 7
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6. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your computer. 9. Installing for the network. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your printer for the First Time 9 If you see a screen like the following, enter 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. Note: If your security key or passphrase, then click Next.
6. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your computer. 9. Installing for the network. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your printer for the First Time 9 If you see a screen like the following, enter 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. Note: If your security key or passphrase, then click Next.
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10. Setting Up With the Printer Buttons 1. If your network name isn't listed, try the following: ■ Make sure that your router or access point is not broadcasting its network name. ... 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. When installation is turned on the screen to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. Press l or r to start the...
10. Setting Up With the Printer Buttons 1. If your network name isn't listed, try the following: ■ Make sure that your router or access point is not broadcasting its network name. ... 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. When installation is turned on the screen to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. Press l or r to start the...
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... this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to enter your wireless network, see "The printer cannot find or connect to the wireless router or access point" on -screen instructions to enter it correctly. ...been entered incorrectly. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to finish selecting network settings. Installing for the First Time 11 3. Wait while the software is installed. 6. Follow the on page 44. 5. When you 're having trouble entering your network password, click ...
... this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to enter your wireless network, see "The printer cannot find or connect to the wireless router or access point" on -screen instructions to enter it correctly. ...been entered incorrectly. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to finish selecting network settings. Installing for the First Time 11 3. Wait while the software is installed. 6. Follow the on page 44. 5. When you 're having trouble entering your network password, click ...
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When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. 7. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. Note: If you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12 Wireless Network Setup
When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. 7. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. Note: If you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12 Wireless Network Setup
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...your software. To set up Additional Computers" on the screen to install the rest of your network doesn't broadcast it manually. 1. Important: Network names are case-sensitive. Installing for the First Time 13 Use the buttons on the printer's control panel, press l or r to delete a character. ...name. From the Select SSID screen on the printer's control panel to the printer, see the character you want. ■ Press r to move to the next character. ■ Press l to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. 2. 10. When installation is complete, remove the CD. Be sure...
...your software. To set up Additional Computers" on the screen to install the rest of your network doesn't broadcast it manually. 1. Important: Network names are case-sensitive. Installing for the First Time 13 Use the buttons on the printer's control panel, press l or r to delete a character. ...name. From the Select SSID screen on the printer's control panel to the printer, see the character you want. ■ Press r to move to the next character. ■ Press l to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. 2. 10. When installation is complete, remove the CD. Be sure...
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When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3 on page 11 to enter your network name, press x Start. 4. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Setting up Additional Computers 1. Windows XP: When you 're done entering your network password. Continue with step 3. 3. When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 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. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Setting up Additional Computers 1. Windows XP: When you 're done entering your network password. Continue with step 3. 3. When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3.
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Setting up Additional Computers 15 Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. 4.
Setting up Additional Computers 15 Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. 4.
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... computer. Printing in a Windows program. 2. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to open 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 Epson printer's software (see page 42 for printing a photo or document stored on your computer...
... computer. Printing in a Windows program. 2. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to open 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 Epson printer's software (see page 42 for printing a photo or document stored on your computer...
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... ink cartridge before the expiration date on the LCD display screen. Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of use up to install the ink. For best printing results, use , and temperature. Store ink cartridges in printer damage. If an ink cartridge is used for at least 3 hours ...before you 're replacing a cartridge before using them . Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you see a message on your print quality and could result in a cool, dark place. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do...
... ink cartridge before the expiration date on the LCD display screen. Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of use up to install the ink. For best printing results, use , and temperature. Store ink cartridges in printer damage. If an ink cartridge is used for at least 3 hours ...before you 're replacing a cartridge before using them . Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you see a message on your print quality and could result in a cool, dark place. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do...
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... the ink cartridge(s) shown on all the installed cartridges, then press the x Start button to the replacement position. Make sure the card is jammed inside your Epson printer (see page 48). Replace the card or sheet and try again. Turn your Epson printer off, make sure no paper is compatible with... the card. If the error is a problem with your Epson printer are at the end of the LCD display screen. Paper is not installed correctly. No memory card is out or multiple pages have fed. Error code I-01 W-05 W-02 W-03 W-04 W-10 ...
... the ink cartridge(s) shown on all the installed cartridges, then press the x Start button to the replacement position. Make sure the card is jammed inside your Epson printer (see page 48). Replace the card or sheet and try again. Turn your Epson printer off, make sure no paper is compatible with... the card. If the error is a problem with your Epson printer are at the end of the LCD display screen. Paper is not installed correctly. No memory card is out or multiple pages have fed. Error code I-01 W-05 W-02 W-03 W-04 W-10 ...
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... scanning instructions. ■ If network communication was installed correctly and that your wireless router or access point. The printer does not appear in the Add Printer window (Mac OS X) Make sure the printer driver was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, and restart it 's poor, try restarting Epson Scan. Cannot print over the network ■...
... scanning instructions. ■ If network communication was installed correctly and that your wireless router or access point. The printer does not appear in the Add Printer window (Mac OS X) Make sure the printer driver was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, and restart it 's poor, try restarting Epson Scan. Cannot print over the network ■...
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...may leak from the cartridges. ■ Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. ■ If the LCD display screen is damaged, contact Epson. if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in your documentation, do not tilt it, stand it upside down; ...the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 50 Notices If the liquid crystal solution...
...may leak from the cartridges. ■ Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. ■ If the LCD display screen is damaged, contact Epson. if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in your documentation, do not tilt it, stand it upside down; ...the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 50 Notices If the liquid crystal solution...
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... does not cover damage to the Epson product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be another model of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. Epson America, Inc. For warranty service, you fail to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused...
... does not cover damage to the Epson product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be another model of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. Epson America, Inc. For warranty service, you fail to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused...
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...: Network setup was unsuccessful. 2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD. Windows: If you enter your network. Wireless Connection You will need to install the software on each connection method. If you'... the printer to your computer until you're instructed to do so. 7 Install software 1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your computer. 3 Click Install and follow the on the printer to ...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. • If your...
...: Network setup was unsuccessful. 2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD. Windows: If you enter your network. Wireless Connection You will need to install the software on each connection method. If you'... the printer to your computer until you're instructed to do so. 7 Install software 1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your computer. 3 Click Install and follow the on the printer to ...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. • If your...