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... 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Save paper - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to clients immediately after printing • Save energy - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Features and Benefits • Save time - Smudge, fade, and...
... 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Save paper - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to clients immediately after printing • Save energy - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Features and Benefits • Save time - Smudge, fade, and...
Product Brochure
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...Epson America, Inc. Additional print time will vary according to 11 ppm 8.5" x 44" 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, B5, A5, A6, Half letter, Executive, User definable (3.5" - 44" in the U.S. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity† Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print... 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...
...Epson America, Inc. Additional print time will vary according to 11 ppm 8.5" x 44" 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, B5, A5, A6, Half letter, Executive, User definable (3.5" - 44" in the U.S. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity† Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print... 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...
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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...maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the online Epson Information Center by clicking the WorkForce 30 Series Info Center icon on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for better printing. With Windows, you read your instructions: Warning: Warnings must be... on your desktop. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Introduction After you have set up your Epson WorkForce™ 30 Series printer as you can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select...
...maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the online Epson Information Center by clicking the WorkForce 30 Series Info Center icon on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for better printing. With Windows, you read your instructions: Warning: Warnings must be... on your desktop. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Introduction After you have set up your Epson WorkForce™ 30 Series printer as you can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select...
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...you'll want to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for your printer. Note: The type of the paper (but not too tightly). 4. Slide the left edge of paper you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is ... on other paper types). If you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for landscape printing. 5. Insert the paper, printable side up to use one of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your job.
...you'll want to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for your printer. Note: The type of the paper (but not too tightly). 4. Slide the left edge of paper you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is ... on other paper types). If you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for landscape printing. 5. Insert the paper, printable side up to use one of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your job.
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... sure you've installed your printer software and connected the WorkForce 30 Series printer to open your document or photo in Windows 1. Printing in a Windows program. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to your WorkForce 30 Series software (see a window like this one: Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Series Click here to your...
... sure you've installed your printer software and connected the WorkForce 30 Series printer to open your document or photo in Windows 1. Printing in a Windows program. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to your WorkForce 30 Series software (see a window like this one: Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Series Click here to your...
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...Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using (see page 15 for the paper you see your own presets by clicking the Save Settings button on the next screen.) 5. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings:... Select the type of the presets. For more information about basic print settings or advanced settings, click Help button or see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. You can create your online Epson Information Center. Printing in Windows 9 Note: For quick access to the most common ...
...Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using (see page 15 for the paper you see your own presets by clicking the Save Settings button on the next screen.) 5. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings:... Select the type of the presets. For more information about basic print settings or advanced settings, click Help button or see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. You can create your online Epson Information Center. Printing in Windows 9 Note: For quick access to the most common ...
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... as the Printer setting. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Click OK to expand 5. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Select... the basic copy and page settings. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30...
... as the Printer setting. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Click OK to expand 5. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Select... the basic copy and page settings. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30...
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Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), 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. Or check for your application at the bottom of this window. Copy and page settings Application settings 7.
Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), 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. Or check for your application at the bottom of this window. Copy and page settings Application settings 7.
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...WorkForce 30 Select your Paper Size Select your paper size (US Letter, 8 × 10 in, 4 × 6 in, or 5 × 7 in the Paper Size list for details. 9. Borderless option in ). 4. To monitor your document or a photo in the dock. Load paper (see page 4). 2. See the online Epson... Information Center for your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Click Print. 10. Open your print job, click the printer icon in an application. 3. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to...
...WorkForce 30 Select your Paper Size Select your paper size (US Letter, 8 × 10 in, 4 × 6 in, or 5 × 7 in the Paper Size list for details. 9. Borderless option in ). 4. To monitor your document or a photo in the dock. Load paper (see page 4). 2. See the online Epson... Information Center for your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Click Print. 10. Open your print job, click the printer icon in an application. 3. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to...
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... settings, click ? Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Printing With a Macintosh 13 You see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain... programs, you may need from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. or see your online Epson...
... settings, click ? Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Printing With a Macintosh 13 You see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain... programs, you may need from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. or see your online Epson...
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10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. When you're finished, close the printer window. 14 Basic Printing You see a screen like this: Pause or resume printing printer icon when it Cancel printing Select the print job 11.
10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. When you're finished, close the printer window. 14 Basic Printing You see a screen like this: Pause or resume printing printer icon when it Cancel printing Select the print job 11.
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...keep your printouts are clean: Print head needs to check the print head nozzles. 1. The printer turns on top of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head. Print head nozzles are faint or have...cover, use it as 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 the sheet feeder. 3. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on ...
...keep your printouts are clean: Print head needs to check the print head nozzles. 1. The printer turns on top of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be cleaned: If the pattern does not look good, try cleaning the print head. Print head nozzles are faint or have...cover, use it as 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 the sheet feeder. 3. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on ...
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...you do not use your printout, you cannot clean the print head as described on and the H ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. If the H ink light comes on page 16 to see any dried ink soften. If quality still does not improve, one of... stops flashing, run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 3. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. You may be replaced (see page 19). 1. This lets any improvement after cleaning...
...you do not use your printout, you cannot clean the print head as described on and the H ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. If the H ink light comes on page 16 to see any dried ink soften. If quality still does not improve, one of... stops flashing, run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 3. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. You may be replaced (see page 19). 1. This lets any improvement after cleaning...
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...: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. A window may appear on your online Epson Information Center. See your printer software. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from Epson. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at the same time, the black ink level indicators in the print head nozzles...
...: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. A window may appear on your online Epson Information Center. See your printer software. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from Epson. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at the same time, the black ink level indicators in the print head nozzles...
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... in printer damage. Use these part numbers when you begin. 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. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
... in printer damage. Use these part numbers when you begin. 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. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
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... to move the print head by hand; Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ expended ink mark. ■ Once the printer identifies all of the cartridges is low or expended, it . Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. 3. Press and release the H ink button. Always press the H ink button to step...
... to move the print head by hand; Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ expended ink mark. ■ Once the printer identifies all of the cartridges is low or expended, it . Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. 3. Press and release the H ink button. Always press the H ink button to step...
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Open the cartridge cover. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it carefully. 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. Dispose of children. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Caution: Never attempt to the replacement position. 6. Keep cartridges out of the reach of it straight out. 5. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Open the cartridge cover. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it carefully. 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. Dispose of children. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Caution: Never attempt to the replacement position. 6. Keep cartridges out of the reach of it straight out. 5. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
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... clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Before you may decline or you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and... cartridges. 9. Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may not be able to...
... clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Before you may decline or you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and... cartridges. 9. Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may not be able to...
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...printer. If the jammed paper is positioned against the right edge guide with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time. Do not pull the paper out backward; Remove sheets from the sheet feeder. See the online Epson...collect at once (up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ■ Make sure your printer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper inside the left edge guide. ■ If paper doesn't feed, ...arrow mark inside , including any problems with the print quality, try these steps to the next step. 2. Print Quality Problems If you have any torn pieces.
...printer. If the jammed paper is positioned against the right edge guide with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time. Do not pull the paper out backward; Remove sheets from the sheet feeder. See the online Epson...collect at once (up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ■ Make sure your printer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper inside the left edge guide. ■ If paper doesn't feed, ...arrow mark inside , including any problems with the print quality, try these steps to the next step. 2. Print Quality Problems If you have any torn pieces.