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Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Share prints worry-free - laser quality black text up to 3x...
Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Share prints worry-free - laser quality black text up to 3x...
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...Seiko Epson Corporation. Additional print time will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity† Minimum Ink ... Types Envelope Types Input Paper Capacity Recommended Ink Cartridges†† 4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand MicroPiezo® ink jet technology Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black 5 individual ink cartridges DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade, and water resistant, ...
...Seiko Epson Corporation. Additional print time will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity† Minimum Ink ... Types Envelope Types Input Paper Capacity Recommended Ink Cartridges†† 4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand MicroPiezo® ink jet technology Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black 5 individual ink cartridges DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade, and water resistant, ...
Quick Guide
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Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 6 Basic Printing 8 Printing in Windows 8 Printing With a Macintosh 10 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 15 Maintaining Your Printer 16 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 16 Cleaning the Print Head 17 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Solving Problems 24 Checking for Software Updates 24 Error Indicators 25 Problems and Solutions 26 Where To Get Help 28 Notices 29 2 Contents
Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 6 Basic Printing 8 Printing in Windows 8 Printing With a Macintosh 10 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 15 Maintaining Your Printer 16 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 16 Cleaning the Print Head 17 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Solving Problems 24 Checking for Software Updates 24 Error Indicators 25 Problems and Solutions 26 Where To Get Help 28 Notices 29 2 Contents
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... be sure to select the correct paper for your job. Slide the left edge of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. You can load up to 100 sheets of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for landscape printing. 5. Loading Paper 5 However, for the best results, you'll want...
... be sure to select the correct paper for your job. Slide the left edge of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. You can load up to 100 sheets of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for landscape printing. 5. Loading Paper 5 However, for the best results, you'll want...
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You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Using Special Papers 7 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Paper type Size Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 ×...
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Using Special Papers 7 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Paper type Size Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 ×...
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... your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 6. Select the basic copy and page settings. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh..., then click OK or Print to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. Click the arrow to expand 5. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing If you want to start printing.
... your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 6. Select the basic copy and page settings. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh..., then click OK or Print to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. Click the arrow to expand 5. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing If you want to start printing.
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Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your application before printing. Copy and page settings Application settings 7. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for your application at the bottom of this window. Or check for it in the settings for it in your Media Type (see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Printing With a Macintosh 11
Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your application before printing. Copy and page settings Application settings 7. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for your application at the bottom of this window. Or check for it in the settings for it in your Media Type (see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Printing With a Macintosh 11
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...File menu. See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Click Print. button. 7. Printing With a Macintosh 13 Click the Advanced button to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? ...Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. For more information on advanced settings, click ? or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. You see your online Epson...
...File menu. See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Click Print. button. 7. Printing With a Macintosh 13 Click the Advanced button to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? ...Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. For more information on advanced settings, click ? or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. You see your online Epson...
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...your printouts are clean: Print head needs to be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Turn off the printer. 2. Load letter-size paper in the print head may be clogged or ink may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head. Hold... of the cover or use it as you need to flash. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on and prints a test pattern. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the...
...your printouts are clean: Print head needs to be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Turn off the printer. 2. Load letter-size paper in the print head may be clogged or ink may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head. Hold... of the cover or use it as you need to flash. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on and prints a test pattern. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the...
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... the print head is in progress. Then try cleaning the print head again. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Make sure the printer is a good idea to print a few pages at least 6 hours. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint... 16 to be old or damaged and needs to see page 19). 1. If the H ink light comes on and the H ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is clean. 4. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see if the print head needs cleaning. Caution: Never turn off the...
... the print head is in progress. Then try cleaning the print head again. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Make sure the printer is a good idea to print a few pages at least 6 hours. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint... 16 to be old or damaged and needs to see page 19). 1. If the H ink light comes on and the H ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is clean. 4. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see if the print head needs cleaning. Caution: Never turn off the...
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... used more quickly than the other updates from an Epson authorized reseller. When the H ink light stays on your printer software. Please note that is connected to print when ink is normal. Click Accept or Decline to replace the cartridge(s). Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. This is low. You can also check...
... used more quickly than the other updates from an Epson authorized reseller. When the H ink light stays on your printer software. Please note that is connected to print when ink is normal. Click Accept or Decline to replace the cartridge(s). Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. This is low. You can also check...
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...part of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you use , and temperature. Open the printer cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink Color Black Cyan Magenta... Yellow Standard capacity High capacity 69 68 69 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are...
...part of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you use , and temperature. Open the printer cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink Color Black Cyan Magenta... Yellow Standard capacity High capacity 69 68 69 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are...
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...; Always press the H ink button to the _ expended ink mark. Press and release the H ink button. this may start to the ink replacement position. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. Go to step 4. If...
...; Always press the H ink button to the _ expended ink mark. Press and release the H ink button. this may start to the ink replacement position. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. Go to step 4. If...
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Dispose of it straight out. Open the cartridge cover. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. 5. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Caution: Never attempt to the replacement position. 6. Keep cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge and lift it carefully. Squeeze the tab at the back of children. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Wait until the cartridges have moved to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Dispose of it straight out. Open the cartridge cover. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. 5. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Caution: Never attempt to the replacement position. 6. Keep cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge and lift it carefully. Squeeze the tab at the back of children. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Wait until the cartridges have moved to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
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...bottom of the cartridge. Place the new ink cartridge into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer 7. Before you may not be able to print. Then remove it from the cartridges. 9. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may decline or ...you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it ...
...bottom of the cartridge. Place the new ink cartridge into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer 7. Before you may not be able to print. Then remove it from the cartridges. 9. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may decline or ...you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it ...
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...installed correctly. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Press the H ink button. Press the H ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. 11. ...10. If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Close the printer cover. 12. This takes about...
...installed correctly. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Press the H ink button. Press the H ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. 11. ...10. If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Close the printer cover. 12. This takes about...
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... sheet feeder. If the fast fast error does not clear, contact Epson; P H) Flashing Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is jammed. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. Close the printer cover. Then reload the paper; then back on ink. See page 4. Multiple pages have been fed into the sheet...
... sheet feeder. If the fast fast error does not clear, contact Epson; P H) Flashing Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is jammed. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. Close the printer cover. Then reload the paper; then back on ink. See page 4. Multiple pages have been fed into the sheet...
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... type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 15). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your... online Epson Information Center for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink (see if the print head needs cleaning...
... type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 15). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your... online Epson Information Center for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink (see if the print head needs cleaning...
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....epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for solutions to change without notice. Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides.... You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (WorkForce 30 Series) ■ Product serial number (located on the label in back) ■...
....epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for solutions to change without notice. Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides.... You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (WorkForce 30 Series) ■ Product serial number (located on the label in back) ■...
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... the P power button, and wait until the P power light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off with soap and water. This could damage the print head. ■ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices there may leak from dirt and dust and store it off power to the electrical...
... the P power button, and wait until the P power light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off with soap and water. This could damage the print head. ■ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices there may leak from dirt and dust and store it off power to the electrical...