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... - Uses up to 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Save paper - Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - Draft speeds up to 38 ppm (black); High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow...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 -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often...
... - Uses up to 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Save paper - Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - Draft speeds up to 38 ppm (black); High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow...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 -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often...
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... and could result in these marks. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of Epson America, Inc. 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...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...
... and could result in these marks. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of Epson America, Inc. 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...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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.... Note: Notes contain important information about your desktop. 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 EPSON, select WorkForce 30 Series Info Center, and click WorkForce 30 Series Info Center. Introduction 3 Tip: Tips contain hints for printing from your computer ■...
.... Note: Notes contain important information about your desktop. 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 EPSON, select WorkForce 30 Series Info Center, and click WorkForce 30 Series Info Center. Introduction 3 Tip: Tips contain hints for printing from your computer ■...
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If you choose affects the way your printer. However, for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for your job. Loading Paper 5 4. You can load up... to 100 sheets of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your printout looks,...
If you choose affects the way your printer. However, for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for your job. Loading Paper 5 4. You can load up... to 100 sheets of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your printout looks,...
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.... 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 computer as described on your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Printing in a Windows program. 3. Open your printer software 8 Basic Printing You see page 24 for instructions). Basic...
.... 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 computer as described on your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Printing in a Windows program. 3. Open your printer software 8 Basic Printing You see page 24 for instructions). Basic...
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... on the Advanced tab. 6. For more information about basic print settings or advanced settings, click Help button or see your online Epson Information Center. You can create your document Orientation Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you see page ...type of the presets. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Note: For quick access to the most common settings, ...
... on the Advanced tab. 6. For more information about basic print settings or advanced settings, click Help button or see your online Epson Information Center. You can create your document Orientation Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you see page ...type of the presets. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Note: For quick access to the most common settings, ...
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...settings. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing Open your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your document ...or a photo in an application. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. 4. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to start printing. Click the arrow to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer...
...settings. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing Open your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your document ...or a photo in an application. 3. Open the File menu and select Print. 4. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to start printing. Click the arrow to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer...
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... printer icon in an application. 3. To monitor your document or a photo in the dock. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Borderless option in ). 4. Select Page Setup from the pop-up menu. See the online Epson Information Center for your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Make the following settings: Select WorkForce 30...
... printer icon in an application. 3. To monitor your document or a photo in the dock. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Borderless option in ). 4. Select Page Setup from the pop-up menu. See the online Epson Information Center for your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Make the following settings: Select WorkForce 30...
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button. 7. Printing With a Macintosh 13 or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? You see your online Epson Information Center. 9. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Click the Advanced button ... select the following settings as necessary: Select your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. For more information on advanced settings, click ? See your Media Type (see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if ...
button. 7. Printing With a Macintosh 13 or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? You see your online Epson Information Center. 9. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Click the Advanced button ... select the following settings as necessary: Select your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. For more information on advanced settings, click ? See your Media Type (see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if ...
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When you're finished, close the printer window. 14 Basic Printing To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. 10. You see a screen like this: Pause or resume printing printer icon when it Cancel printing Select the print job 11.
When you're finished, close the printer window. 14 Basic Printing To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. 10. 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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...) 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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... in them, some 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. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on top of the cover or use... the instructions in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see below to be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. The printer turns on page 19 Caution: To keep your printouts are clean: Print head needs to check the print head nozzles. 1. See page 17. 16...
... in them, some 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. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on top of the cover or use... the instructions in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see below to be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges. The printer turns on page 19 Caution: To keep your printouts are clean: Print head needs to check the print head nozzles. 1. See page 17. 16...
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... comes on or flashes, you don't see page 19). 1. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may damage it is in progress. Cleaning the Print Head 17 The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are unexpectedly light or... head up to clean the print head. Tip: If you may need to 4 times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is a good idea to print a few pages at least 6 hours. Hold down the H ink button for 3 seconds until the P power light starts flashing. You may be replaced (see if the print...
... comes on or flashes, you don't see page 19). 1. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may damage it is in progress. Cleaning the Print Head 17 The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are unexpectedly light or... head up to clean the print head. Tip: If you may need to 4 times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is a good idea to print a few pages at least 6 hours. Hold down the H ink button for 3 seconds until the P power light starts flashing. You may be replaced (see if the print...
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Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Caution: You cannot print if one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 18 Maintaining Your Printer Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you need to replace the cartridge(s). To find the nearest one or more cartridges are expended. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light...
Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Caution: You cannot print if one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 18 Maintaining Your Printer Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you need to replace the cartridge(s). To find the nearest one or more cartridges are expended. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light...
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... 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . 2. Open the printer cover. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in one session. 1. Once...
... 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . 2. Open the printer cover. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in one session. 1. Once...
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...or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. this may start to the ink replacement position. If... one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to the _ expended ink mark. The P power and H ink lights flash. 3. Press and release the H ink button. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30...
...or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. this may start to the ink replacement position. If... one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to the _ expended ink mark. The P power and H ink lights flash. 3. Press and release the H ink button. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30...
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...touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may not be able to print. Place the new ink cartridge into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Before you may decline or you open the ...new ink cartridge package, shake it clicks into the cartridge holder and push...
...touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Caution: If you do not remove the yellow tape before installing the ink cartridge, print quality may not be able to print. Place the new ink cartridge into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Before you may decline or you open the ...new ink cartridge package, shake it clicks into the cartridge holder and push...
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... light stops flashing and remains on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Close the printer cover. 12. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you cannot reinstall...
... light stops flashing and remains on (not flashing), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Close the printer cover. 12. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you cannot reinstall...
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... can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window. Open 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). With Windows, you have a problem with your WorkForce 30 Series printer, check the lights on your computer desktop for more...
... can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window. Open 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). With Windows, you have a problem with your WorkForce 30 Series printer, check the lights on your computer desktop for more...