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... 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 - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. laser quality black text up to clients ...immediately after printing • Save energy - Draft speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges...
... 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 - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. laser quality black text up to clients ...immediately after printing • Save energy - Draft speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges...
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...print settings, paper type, frequency of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. All other products may affect your print quality and could result in these marks. Copyright 2008 Epson America, Inc. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus ...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 ...
...print settings, paper type, frequency of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. All other products may affect your print quality and could result in these marks. Copyright 2008 Epson America, Inc. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus ...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 ...
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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However, for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. Note: The type of plain paper at 20 lb (75 g/m2) and up to select the correct paper for your job. Slide the left edge ... and beneath the tabs. (The printable side is fine. You can load up , against the left edge of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for landscape printing. 5. If you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to 20 sheets of the paper (but not...
However, for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. Note: The type of plain paper at 20 lb (75 g/m2) and up to select the correct paper for your job. Slide the left edge ... and beneath the tabs. (The printable side is fine. You can load up , against the left edge of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for landscape printing. 5. If you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to 20 sheets of the paper (but not...
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...). Using Special Papers 7 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Paper type Size Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 ×...
...). Using Special Papers 7 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Paper type Size Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 ×...
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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. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - This ...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 Print window, if necessary. 6. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to start printing. Load paper (see page 4). 2. 7. Click OK to save your ...
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. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - This ...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 Print window, if necessary. 6. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to start printing. Load paper (see page 4). 2. 7. Click OK to save your ...
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Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select 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 Or check for it in the settings for it in 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.
Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select 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 Or check for it in the settings for it in 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.
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...7. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? You see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. For more ...information on advanced settings, click ? 5. Select Print from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select...
...7. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? You see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. For more ...information on advanced settings, click ? 5. Select Print from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select...
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...power button, then hold both buttons down until the P power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Print head nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the ) paper button as...printer. 2. The printer turns on top of the ink cartridges. If you need to clean the 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 flash. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30...
...power button, then hold both buttons down until the P power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Print head nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the ) paper button as...printer. 2. The printer turns on top of the ink cartridges. If you need to clean the 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 flash. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30...
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... or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you don't see any dried ink soften. Run a nozzle check as described on page 16) to maintain good print quality. Caution: Never turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to verify that the print head needs to be cleaned... first (see if the print head needs cleaning. Note: If you may damage it is off the printer while head cleaning is clean. 4. If the H ink light comes on or flashes, you do not use your printer often, it . 3. When the P power light stops flashing, run another cleaning cycle and check the ...
... or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you don't see any dried ink soften. Run a nozzle check as described on page 16) to maintain good print quality. Caution: Never turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to verify that the print head needs to be cleaned... first (see if the print head needs cleaning. Note: If you may damage it is off the printer while head cleaning is clean. 4. If the H ink light comes on or flashes, you do not use your printer often, it . 3. When the P power light stops flashing, run another cleaning cycle and check the ...
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...WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. On a computer that the ink level indicators in your printer software. Note: To disable checking for more cartridges are estimates only. You can also purchase supplies from Epson. When the H ink light stays on, you want to the Internet, you may dry out. You can also check the ink... when ink is low. 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 may appear on ink. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light ...
...WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. On a computer that the ink level indicators in your printer software. Note: To disable checking for more cartridges are estimates only. You can also purchase supplies from Epson. When the H ink light stays on, you want to the Internet, you may dry out. You can also check the ink... when ink is low. 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 may appear on ink. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light ...
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... 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Use these part numbers when you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in one session. 1. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you begin. Make sure the printer is used for priming...
... 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Use these part numbers when you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in one session. 1. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you begin. Make sure the printer is used for priming...
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... cartridge is low or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. 3. Press and release the H ink button. The P power and H ink lights flash. If one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to...
... cartridge is low or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. 3. Press and release the H ink button. The P power and H ink lights flash. If one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to...
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Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Keep cartridges out of the reach of it straight out. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it carefully. Caution: Never attempt to refill it. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position. 6. Dispose of children. 5. Open the cartridge cover.
Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Keep cartridges out of the reach of it straight out. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it carefully. Caution: Never attempt to refill it. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position. 6. Dispose of children. 5. Open the cartridge cover.
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...into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Do not remove any other seals from the package. Then remove it clicks into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the cartridges. 9. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. 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 four or five times. Caution: Do not touch ...
...into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Do not remove any other seals from the package. Then remove it clicks into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the cartridges. 9. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. 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 four or five times. Caution: Do not touch ...
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... cover and press it until it clicks into place. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Press the H ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. When it's finished, the P power light stops...
... cover and press it until it clicks into place. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Press the H ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. When it's finished, the P power light stops...
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... Light status Cause Solution P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer cover is jammed. See page 4. If the fast fast error does not clear, contact Epson; then back on ink. Load paper in the sheet feeder. P H ) Paper is open. Close the printer cover. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder.
... Light status Cause Solution P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer cover is jammed. See page 4. If the fast fast error does not clear, contact Epson; then back on ink. Load paper in the sheet feeder. P H ) Paper is open. Close the printer cover. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder.
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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. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). To find the nearest one, call : ■ U.S.: (562) 276-7202, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, ...without notice. 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 ...
Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your questions. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). To find the nearest one, call : ■ U.S.: (562) 276-7202, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, ...without notice. 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 ...
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... of the connectors. This could damage the print head. ■ Store ink cartridges in place. If there are in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices ■ When storing or transporting the printer, do not drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you remove an ink cartridge for the paper to the plug, replace the cord set...
... of the connectors. This could damage the print head. ■ Store ink cartridges in place. If there are in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices ■ When storing or transporting the printer, do not drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you remove an ink cartridge for the paper to the plug, replace the cord set...