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... than a laser printer3 • Save paper - Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to 38 ppm (black); WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Smudge, fade, and water resistant...
... than a laser printer3 • Save paper - Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to 38 ppm (black); WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Smudge, fade, and water resistant...
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...properly store them. Actual print stability will vary based on -demand MicroPiezo® ink jet technology Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black 5 individual ink cartridges DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly) Up to 105 years 3...plain paper. The use genuine Epson ink cartridges. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, power cord, 5 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (two 69 standard-capacity Black ink cartridges and three 69 standard-capacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) 1...
...properly store them. Actual print stability will vary based on -demand MicroPiezo® ink jet technology Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black 5 individual ink cartridges DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly) Up to 105 years 3...plain paper. The use genuine Epson ink cartridges. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, power cord, 5 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (two 69 standard-capacity Black ink cartridges and three 69 standard-capacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) 1...
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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Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your document or a photo in an application. 3. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Open the File menu ... progress of your settings, then click OK or Print to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 6. 7. Click the arrow to expand 5. Click OK to save your print job. Load paper (see page...
Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your document or a photo in an application. 3. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Open the File menu ... progress of your settings, then click OK or Print to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 6. 7. Click the arrow to expand 5. Click OK to save your print job. Load paper (see page...
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... print head. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see below to be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Print head nozzles are faint or have gaps... hold both buttons down until the P power light begins to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on and prints a test pattern.
... print head. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see below to be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. Print head nozzles are faint or have gaps... hold both buttons down until the P power light begins to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on and prints a test pattern.
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... or flashes, you do not use your printer often, it . 3. If the H ink light comes on page 16) to be old or damaged and needs to verify that the print head needs to see page 19). 1. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may damage it is on page 16... to be cleaned. Then try cleaning the print head again. When the P power light stops flashing, run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. Caution: Never turn off the printer and wait at least 6 hours. Cleaning...
... or flashes, you do not use your printer often, it . 3. If the H ink light comes on page 16) to be old or damaged and needs to verify that the print head needs to see page 19). 1. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may damage it is on page 16... to be cleaned. Then try cleaning the print head again. When the P power light stops flashing, run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. Caution: Never turn off the printer and wait at least 6 hours. Cleaning...
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... may show one black cartridge being used more cartridges are estimates only. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). To find the nearest one standard capacity) in the printer at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Caution: You cannot print if one or more information. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you...
... may show one black cartridge being used more cartridges are estimates only. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). To find the nearest one standard capacity) in the printer at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Caution: You cannot print if one or more information. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you...
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... 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 use up a cartridge within six months of ink remains in printer damage. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you use , and temperature. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 We recommend that you begin. For print...
... 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 use up a cartridge within six months of ink remains in printer damage. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you use , and temperature. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 We recommend that you begin. For print...
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... inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Press and release the H ink button. If one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to move the print head by hand; Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. Always press the H ink button to the ink cartridge replacement position...
... inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Press and release the H ink button. If one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to move the print head by hand; Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. Always press the H ink button to the ink cartridge replacement position...
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Keep cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Open the cartridge cover. Wait until the cartridges have moved to refill it carefully. Squeeze the tab at the back of children. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Dispose of it . Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the replacement position. 6. Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. 5.
Keep cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Open the cartridge cover. Wait until the cartridges have moved to refill it carefully. Squeeze the tab at the back of children. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Dispose of it . Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the replacement position. 6. Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. 5.
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...the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may not be able to print. Before you may decline or you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Do not remove any other ...seals from the package. 7. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the cartridges. 9. Then remove it clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not touch the green ...
...the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may not be able to print. Before you may decline or you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Do not remove any other ...seals from the package. 7. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the cartridges. 9. Then remove it clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not touch the green ...
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... reinstall and use the cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. Once you replace any other cartridges that need replacing, close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. When it clicks into place. Press the H ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it 's finished, the...
... reinstall and use the cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. Once you replace any other cartridges that need replacing, close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. When it clicks into place. Press the H ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it 's finished, the...
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... feeder. See page 4. See page 18. Contact Epson; If the fast fast error does not clear, contact Epson; P H ) Paper is See page 18. P H) Flashing Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is jammed. see page 28. No paper is ... is open. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. Error Indicators Light status Cause Solution P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer cover is a problem with Turn the printer off and Off Flashing Flashing the printer. Press the ) paper button to ...
... feeder. See page 4. See page 18. Contact Epson; If the fast fast error does not clear, contact Epson; P H ) Paper is See page 18. P H) Flashing Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is jammed. see page 28. No paper is ... is open. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. Error Indicators Light status Cause Solution P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer cover is a problem with Turn the printer off and Off Flashing Flashing the printer. Press the ) paper button to ...
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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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... stops flashing before the date printed on your hand inside or around the ink supply port. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Use an ink cartridge before unplugging the printer or cutting off with soap and water. If there are fuses in front...ink may be fully ejected. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. ■ Do not use , protect the ink supply area from the cartridges. ■ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with water. ■ Do not put your skin, wash it in a cool, dark place. 30...
... stops flashing before the date printed on your hand inside or around the ink supply port. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Use an ink cartridge before unplugging the printer or cutting off with soap and water. If there are fuses in front...ink may be fully ejected. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. ■ Do not use , protect the ink supply area from the cartridges. ■ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with water. ■ Do not put your skin, wash it in a cool, dark place. 30...
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...try to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by...with the instructions, may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. Notices 31 Do not store cartridges upside down. However, there is the responsibility of the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ■ ...
...try to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by...with the instructions, may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. Notices 31 Do not store cartridges upside down. However, there is the responsibility of the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ■ ...
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... and sent back to you. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be covered under this warranty. You are responsible for packing the...: This warranty covers only normal use an address in workmanship and materials for a period of the replacement printer in the event that the Epson printer covered by Epson. An Epson service technician will be free from defects in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. For warranty...
... and sent back to you. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be covered under this warranty. You are responsible for packing the...: This warranty covers only normal use an address in workmanship and materials for a period of the replacement printer in the event that the Epson printer covered by Epson. An Epson service technician will be free from defects in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. For warranty...
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If anything is missing, contact Epson® as described on the back of this sheet. 2 Turn on the printer 1 Connect the power cable. 2 Press the power button. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. Start Here Please read these instructions before using the printer. 1 Unpack Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to install the ink.
If anything is missing, contact Epson® as described on the back of this sheet. 2 Turn on the printer 1 Connect the power cable. 2 Press the power button. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. Start Here Please read these instructions before using the printer. 1 Unpack Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to install the ink.
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3 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the printer cover. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 S hake the ink cartridges, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from the cartridges. 5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
3 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the printer cover. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 S hake the ink cartridges, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from the cartridges. 5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
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Charging takes about 2.5 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the power light is flashing or you'll waste ink. 4 Load paper 1 Open the paper support. 6 Press the cartridges down until they click. 7 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press the ink button to charge ink.
Charging takes about 2.5 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the power light is flashing or you'll waste ink. 4 Load paper 1 Open the paper support. 6 Press the cartridges down until they click. 7 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press the ink button to charge ink.