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... double-sided printing4 • Replace only the color that you can present to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Truly touchable photos you can count on - 1-year... limited warranty and quick product exchange High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product...
... double-sided printing4 • Replace only the color that you can present to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Truly touchable photos you can count on - 1-year... limited warranty and quick product exchange High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product...
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...M1W 3Z5 www.epson.com www.epson.ca Specifications are based on accelerated testing of prints. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is a registered logomark and Epson Vivid Color ... Sizes Paper 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, highlighter friendly)...
...M1W 3Z5 www.epson.com www.epson.ca Specifications are based on accelerated testing of prints. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is a registered logomark and Epson Vivid Color ... Sizes Paper 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, highlighter friendly)...
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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... type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to use one of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for landscape printing. 5. If you 'll want to select the correct paper for the best results, you are just printing a rough draft, ... on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for capacity guidelines on other paper types). However, for your printer. Insert the paper, printable side up to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your job. Slide the left edge of plain paper at 20 lb (75 g/m2) and up...
... type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to use one of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for landscape printing. 5. If you 'll want to select the correct paper for the best results, you are just printing a rough draft, ... on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for capacity guidelines on other paper types). However, for your printer. Insert the paper, printable side up to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your job. Slide the left edge of plain paper at 20 lb (75 g/m2) and up...
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... number S041568 Sheet count 50 S041341 50 S041106 10 S041153 10 You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Using Special Papers 7 sales) or www...
... number S041568 Sheet count 50 S041341 50 S041106 10 S041153 10 You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Using Special Papers 7 sales) or www...
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... 3. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. Select the basic copy and page settings. 7. Open your print job. Click the arrow to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. If you want to expand the... system. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your settings, then click OK or Print to expand 5. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Load paper (see page 4). 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to start...
... 3. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. Select the basic copy and page settings. 7. Open your print job. Click the arrow to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. If you want to expand the... system. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your settings, then click OK or Print to expand 5. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Load paper (see page 4). 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to start...
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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 application before printing. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your application at the bottom of this window. Or check for 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 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 application before printing. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your application at the bottom of this window. Or check for 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 Copy and page settings Application settings 7.
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... following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. See your online Epson Information Center. 9. or see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. Printing With a Macintosh 13 5. Choose Print Settings from the File.... button. 7. 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 can select Print Settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ?
... following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. See your online Epson Information Center. 9. or see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. Printing With a Macintosh 13 5. Choose Print Settings from the File.... button. 7. 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 can select Print Settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ?
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..." (see below to check the print head nozzles. 1. The printer turns on top of the ink cartridges. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Hold down until the P power light begins to flash. Turn off the printer. 2. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on and prints...
..." (see below to check the print head nozzles. 1. The printer turns on top of the ink cartridges. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Hold down until the P power light begins to flash. Turn off the printer. 2. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on and prints...
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...comes on page 16) to clean the print head. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 3. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 19). The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Hold down the H ink button for 3 seconds until the P power light starts flashing. When the P ... to be replaced (see page 19). 1. Note: If you do not use your printer often, it is a good idea to 4 times, turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to see any dried ink soften. This lets any improvement after cleaning the print head up to print a few...
...comes on page 16) to clean the print head. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 3. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 19). The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Hold down the H ink button for 3 seconds until the P power light starts flashing. When the P ... to be replaced (see page 19). 1. Note: If you do not use your printer often, it is a good idea to 4 times, turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to see any dried ink soften. This lets any improvement after cleaning the print head up to print a few...
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... low on your printer software. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at the same time, the black ink level indicators in the printer software are estimates only. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridges are expended. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. If...
... low on your printer software. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at the same time, the black ink level indicators in the printer software are estimates only. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridges are expended. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. If...
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...Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 We recommend that you begin. The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer... capacity 69 68 69 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Open the printer cover. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of use of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on...
...Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 We recommend that you begin. The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer... capacity 69 68 69 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Open the printer cover. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of use of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on...
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...step 4. Always press the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . this may start to the _ expended ink mark. Go to step 5.... Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. 3. The P power and H ink lights...
...step 4. Always press the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . this may start to the _ expended ink mark. Go to step 5.... Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. 3. The P power and H ink lights...
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Squeeze the tab at the back of it carefully. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 5. Wait until the cartridges have moved to refill it straight out. Open the cartridge cover. Dispose of the cartridge and lift it . Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the replacement position. 6. Keep cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving.
Squeeze the tab at the back of it carefully. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 5. Wait until the cartridges have moved to refill it straight out. Open the cartridge cover. Dispose of the cartridge and lift it . Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the replacement position. 6. Keep cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving.
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...bottom of the 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. 7. Then remove it clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the... ink cartridge. Do not remove any other seals from the package. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and...
...bottom of the 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. 7. Then remove it clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the... ink cartridge. Do not remove any other seals from the package. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and...
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... the cartridge. If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Close the printer cover. 12. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Note: If the H ink light stays on , and the H ink light goes out. Press the H ink button. 10. Once you replace any other cartridges that...
... the cartridge. If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Close the printer cover. 12. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Note: If the H ink light stays on , and the H ink light goes out. Press the H ink button. 10. Once you replace any other cartridges that...
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...Epson; P H) Flashing Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is jammed. Load paper in the sheet feeder. See page 4. Then reload the paper; Off expended, incorrectly installed, or not ) compatible. Error Indicators Light status Cause Solution P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer... See page 26. then back on ink. P H ) An ink cartridge is open. see page 28. No paper is a problem with Turn the printer off and Off Flashing Flashing the printer. Off P H ) A part needs...
...Epson; P H) Flashing Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is jammed. Load paper in the sheet feeder. See page 4. Then reload the paper; Off expended, incorrectly installed, or not ) compatible. Error Indicators Light status Cause Solution P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer... See page 26. then back on ink. P H ) An ink cartridge is open. see page 28. No paper is a problem with Turn the printer off and Off Flashing Flashing the printer. Off P H ) A part needs...
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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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Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your questions. To find the nearest one, call : ■ U.S.: (562) 276-7202, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday ...long distance charges may apply. 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) ■ Proof of purchase (...
Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your questions. To find the nearest one, call : ■ U.S.: (562) 276-7202, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday ...long distance charges may apply. 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) ■ Proof of purchase (...
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...right) position and the ink cartridges are fuses in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices Each connector has only one . Doing so may be fully ejected. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. ■ Do not use , protect the ink supply area from dirt ...correct orientation. 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. otherwise ink may prevent the printer from printing. ■ If you handle used ink cartridges; Leaving cartridges uninstalled can ...
...right) position and the ink cartridges are fuses in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices Each connector has only one . Doing so may be fully ejected. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. ■ Do not use , protect the ink supply area from dirt ...correct orientation. 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. otherwise ink may prevent the printer from printing. ■ If you handle used ink cartridges; Leaving cartridges uninstalled can ...