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...38 ppm (black); Uses up to clients immediately after printing • Save energy - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Draft speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - Built-in double-sided printing4..., and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Share prints worry-free - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to 27 ppm1...
...38 ppm (black); Uses up to clients immediately after printing • Save energy - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Draft speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - Built-in double-sided printing4..., and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Share prints worry-free - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to 27 ppm1...
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...: 17.1" x 9.4" x 6.3" Weight: 8.6 lb. Based on Epson testing of March 2008. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity† Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print Resolution Black text1 Color text1 Laser quality black text1...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...
...: 17.1" x 9.4" x 6.3" Weight: 8.6 lb. Based on Epson testing of March 2008. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity† Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print Resolution Black text1 Color text1 Laser quality black text1...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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...your computer ■ Perform routine 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 avoid bodily injury. Introduction 3 ...select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, select WorkForce 30 Series Info Center, and click WorkForce 30 Series Info Center. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your desktop. Introduction After you have set up your Epson WorkForce™ 30 Series printer as you read your product.
...your computer ■ Perform routine 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 avoid bodily injury. Introduction 3 ...select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, select WorkForce 30 Series Info Center, and click WorkForce 30 Series Info Center. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your desktop. Introduction After you have set up your Epson WorkForce™ 30 Series printer as you read your product.
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... sure to 100 sheets of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your printer. If you 'll want to 20 sheets of plain paper at 20 lb (75 g/m2) and up , against the left edge of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for landscape printing. 5. You can load up to select...
... sure to 100 sheets of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your printer. If you 'll want to 20 sheets of plain paper at 20 lb (75 g/m2) and up , against the left edge of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for landscape printing. 5. You can load up to select...
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Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to open your printer software 8 Basic Printing Open your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Open the File menu and select Print. Basic Printing This section describes ...the Start Here sheet. Printing in a Windows program. 3. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the WorkForce 30 Series printer to your WorkForce 30 Series software (see a window like this one: Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Series Click here to your computer as described on printing, see page 4). 2. Load paper (see the online...
Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to open your printer software 8 Basic Printing Open your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Open the File menu and select Print. Basic Printing This section describes ...the Start Here sheet. Printing in a Windows program. 3. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the WorkForce 30 Series printer to your WorkForce 30 Series software (see a window like this one: Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Series Click here to your computer as described on printing, see page 4). 2. Load paper (see the online...
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... 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. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. Note: For quick access to the most common... the correct paper Type setting for details). Printing in Windows 9 You can create your online Epson Information Center. Then click Preferences or Properties on the Advanced tab. 6. Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using (see...
... 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. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. Note: For quick access to the most common... the correct paper Type setting for details). Printing in Windows 9 You can create your online Epson Information Center. Then click Preferences or Properties on the Advanced tab. 6. Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using (see...
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... EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing Select the basic copy and page settings. If you want to start printing. This window appears and shows the 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...
... EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing Select the basic copy and page settings. If you want to start printing. This window appears and shows the 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...
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... Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to close the Page Setup window. 12 Basic Printing Make the following settings: Select WorkForce 30 Select your Paper Size Select your document or a photo in an application. 3. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for details. 9. Choose any other printing... Setup from the pop-up menu. 8. Open your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Click OK to 10.4 1. See the online Epson Information Center for your print job, click the printer icon in ). 4.
... Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to close the Page Setup window. 12 Basic Printing Make the following settings: Select WorkForce 30 Select your Paper Size Select your document or a photo in an application. 3. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for details. 9. Choose any other printing... Setup from the pop-up menu. 8. Open your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Click OK to 10.4 1. See the online Epson Information Center for your print job, click the printer icon in ). 4.
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... you can select Print Settings. or see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. button. 7. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? For more information on advanced settings, click ? See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Click Print. 5. Select Print from...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...
... you can select Print Settings. or see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. button. 7. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? For more information on advanced settings, click ? See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Click Print. 5. Select Print from...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...
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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. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. 10.
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. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. 10.
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...) setting in your printer software: For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self...
...) setting in your printer software: For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self...
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...of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on and prints a test pattern. Turn off the printer. 2. If you press the P power button, then hold both buttons down until the P power light ...begins to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer 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.
...of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on and prints a test pattern. Turn off the printer. 2. If you press the P power button, then hold both buttons down until the P power light ...begins to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer 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.
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...unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printer often, it is clean. 4. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 3. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may damage it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates... lets any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is off the printer and wait at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Hold down the H ink button for 3 seconds until the P power light starts flashing. Cleaning the Print Head ...
...unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printer often, it is clean. 4. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 3. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may damage it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates... lets any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is off the printer and wait at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Hold down the H ink button for 3 seconds until the P power light starts flashing. Cleaning the Print Head ...
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... print head nozzles may appear on ink. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. This is low. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer software may see the instructions in the printer software are low on your online...
... print head nozzles may appear on ink. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. This is low. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer software may see the instructions in the printer software are low on your online...
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...of use up a cartridge within six months of the ink from the first cartridges is on . The printer ships with full cartridges and part of opening the package. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 For print quality, a small amount of other... genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you begin. We recommend that 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...
...of use up a cartridge within six months of the ink from the first cartridges is on . The printer ships with full cartridges and part of opening the package. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 For print quality, a small amount of other... genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you begin. We recommend that 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...
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... press the H ink button to step 4. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Go to move the print head by hand; Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to the ink replacement position. The... P power and H ink lights flash. this may start ...
... press the H ink button to step 4. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Go to move the print head by hand; Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to the ink replacement position. The... P power and H ink lights flash. this may start ...
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Before you may not be able to print. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it four or five times. 7. Then remove it from the bottom of the cartridge. Remove ...the yellow tape from the package. 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 clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the...
Before you may not be able to print. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it four or five times. 7. Then remove it from the bottom of the cartridge. Remove ...the yellow tape from the package. 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 clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the...
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... the P power light is flashing or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. 10. Close the printer cover. 12. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Once you replace any other cartridges that need replacing, close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains on (not flashing...
... the P power light is flashing or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. 10. Close the printer cover. 12. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Once you replace any other cartridges that need replacing, close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains on (not flashing...
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...WorkForce 30 Series printer, check the lights on the control panel to your WorkForce 30 Series software. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, select WorkForce 30 Series, and click Driver Update. 24 Solving Problems Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson...troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the WorkForce 30 Series Info Center icon on your online Epson Information Center and select Download the Latest Software or visit Epson's support website at epson.com/ support (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canada). You can also ...
...WorkForce 30 Series printer, check the lights on the control panel to your WorkForce 30 Series software. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, select WorkForce 30 Series, and click Driver Update. 24 Solving Problems Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson...troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the WorkForce 30 Series Info Center icon on your online Epson Information Center and select Download the Latest Software or visit Epson's support website at epson.com/ support (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canada). You can also ...