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...up to 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Save paper - Easy-to 38 ppm (black); Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - Features and Benefits • Save time - Built-in double-sided printing4 • Replace only the ...to 27 ppm1 • Get twice as much, twice as fast - Uses up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from...
...up to 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Save paper - Easy-to 38 ppm (black); Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - Features and Benefits • Save time - Built-in double-sided printing4 • Replace only the ...to 27 ppm1 • Get twice as much, twice as fast - Uses up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from...
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...epson.com www.epson.ca Specifications are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all prints under glass. For maximum print life, display all rights in these marks. CPD-26442 8/08 and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with full cartridges and part of the ink... 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...
...epson.com www.epson.ca Specifications are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all prints under glass. For maximum print life, display all rights in these marks. CPD-26442 8/08 and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with full cartridges and part of the ink... 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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...not too tightly). Slide the left edge of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for your printer. Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be...If you 'll want to select the correct paper for landscape printing. 5. However, for your job. You can load up to 100 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is whiter or brighter on other paper types). 4. Loading ...
...not too tightly). Slide the left edge of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for your printer. Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be...If you 'll want to select the correct paper for landscape printing. 5. However, for your job. You can load up to 100 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is whiter or brighter on other paper types). 4. Loading ...
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You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Using Special Papers 7 To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Paper type Size Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 ×...
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Using Special Papers 7 To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Paper type Size Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 ×...
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This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job... page settings. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 6. If you want to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. Click the arrow to expand 5. Open the File...
This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job... page settings. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 6. If you want to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. Click the arrow to expand 5. Open the File...
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Or 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. Copy and page settings Application settings 7. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), 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
Or 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. Copy and page settings Application settings 7. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), 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
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... Epson Information Center. 9. Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings. or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. For more information on advanced settings, click ? See your Media Type (see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only... Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Printing With a Macintosh 13 button. 7. Click the Advanced button to select...
... Epson Information Center. 9. Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings. or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. For more information on advanced settings, click ? See your Media Type (see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only... Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Printing With a Macintosh 13 button. 7. Click the Advanced button to select...
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...Maintaining Your Printer If you need to clean the cover, use it as you press the P power button, then hold both buttons down until the P power light begins to flash. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. ...Turn off the printer. 2. Print head nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the ...
...Maintaining Your Printer If you need to clean the cover, use it as you press the P power button, then hold both buttons down until the P power light begins to flash. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. ...Turn off the printer. 2. Print head nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the ...
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...light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printer often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least 6 hours. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 3. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see if the print head needs cleaning. When the ... 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. Run a nozzle check as described on and the H ink light is in progress. If quality still does not improve, one of...
...light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printer often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least 6 hours. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 3. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see if the print head needs cleaning. When the ... 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. Run a nozzle check as described on and the H ink light is in progress. If quality still does not improve, one of...
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... cartridges are estimates only. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you install different sizes of black ink cartridges (one high capacity and one standard capacity) in the printer at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Click Accept or Decline ...to the Internet, you may appear on ink. 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...
... cartridges are estimates only. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you install different sizes of black ink cartridges (one high capacity and one standard capacity) in the printer at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Click Accept or Decline ...to the Internet, you may appear on ink. 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...
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... steps in one session. 1. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. For best printing results, use...and temperature. 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. Use these...
... steps in one session. 1. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. For best printing results, use...and temperature. 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. Use these...
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... the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Press and release the H ink button. this may start to the _ expended ink mark. If no cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer If one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves...
... the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. Press and release the H ink button. this may start to the _ expended ink mark. If no cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer If one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves...
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Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Dispose of it . If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Keep cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Caution: Never attempt to the replacement position. 6. 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. Squeeze the tab at the back of children. 5. Open the cartridge cover.
Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Dispose of it . If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Keep cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Caution: Never attempt to the replacement position. 6. 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. Squeeze the tab at the back of children. 5. Open the cartridge cover.
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.... Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the cartridge. Place the new ink cartridge into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Remove the yellow tape from the cartridges. 9. 7. Before you may decline... or you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it ...
.... Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the cartridge. Place the new ink cartridge into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Remove the yellow tape from the cartridges. 9. 7. Before you may decline... or you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it ...
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... takes about 1 1/2 minutes. If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Note: If the H ink light stays on , and the H ink light goes out. Press the H ink button. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you cannot...
... takes about 1 1/2 minutes. If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Note: If the H ink light stays on , and the H ink light goes out. Press the H ink button. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you cannot...
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... Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is open. Off expended, incorrectly installed, or not ) compatible. see page 4. see page 28. Close the printer cover. Then reload the paper; Contact Epson; No paper is On Flashing Off running low on . See page...P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer cover is See page 18. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. If the fast fast error does not clear, contact Epson; Error Indicators 25 P H ) There is jammed. P H ) Paper is...
... Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is open. Off expended, incorrectly installed, or not ) compatible. see page 4. see page 28. Close the printer cover. Then reload the paper; Contact Epson; No paper is On Flashing Off running low on . See page...P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer cover is See page 18. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. If the fast fast error does not clear, contact Epson; Error Indicators 25 P H ) There is jammed. P H ) Paper is...
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...as described on replacing an ink cartridge). ■ Make sure the 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 19 ...for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink (see page 18). ■ If you ...
...as described on replacing an ink cartridge). ■ Make sure the 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 19 ...for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink (see page 18). ■ If you ...
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...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) ...Epson authorized reseller. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson...
...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) ...Epson authorized reseller. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson...
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... and may cause fire. ■ Always turn it gets in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices If it upside down; otherwise ink may be fully ejected. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. ■ Do not use , protect the ink supply area from staining items that contain flammable gases inside the...
... and may cause fire. ■ Always turn it gets in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices If it upside down; otherwise ink may be fully ejected. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. ■ Do not use , protect the ink supply area from staining items that contain flammable gases inside the...