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... quick product exchange Draft speeds up to 27 ppm1 • Get twice as much, twice as fast - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to clients immediately after printing • Save energy...
... quick product exchange Draft speeds up to 27 ppm1 • Get twice as much, twice as fast - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to clients immediately after printing • Save energy...
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...printer damage. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of Epson America, Inc. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, power cord, 5 DURABrite Ultra 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 ...
...printer damage. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of Epson America, Inc. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, power cord, 5 DURABrite Ultra 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 ...
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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... against the right edge guide and beneath the tabs. (The printable side is fine. Note: The type 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 job. 4. If you 'll want to 20 sheets... not too tightly). You can load up to 100 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. However, for your printer. Loading Paper 5
... against the right edge guide and beneath the tabs. (The printable side is fine. Note: The type 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 job. 4. If you 'll want to 20 sheets... not too tightly). You can load up to 100 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. However, for your printer. Loading Paper 5
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Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. ... change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. Open the File menu and select Print. 4. 7. Select the basic copy and page settings. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 6. Load paper (see page ...
Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. ... change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. Open the File menu and select Print. 4. 7. Select the basic copy and page settings. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 6. Load paper (see page ...
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...Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you can select Print Settings. Printing With a Macintosh 13 You see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30... Select Print Settings 6. 5. See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print ...
...Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you can select Print Settings. Printing With a Macintosh 13 You see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30... Select Print Settings 6. 5. See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print ...
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...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. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Turn off the printer. 2. The printer turns on page 19 Caution: To keep your printouts are clean: ... Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on top of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Hold down the ) paper button as a writing surface. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder. 3. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline ...
...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. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Turn off the printer. 2. The printer turns on page 19 Caution: To keep your printouts are clean: ... Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on top of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Hold down the ) paper button as a writing surface. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder. 3. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline ...
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...the print head as described on page 16 to maintain good print quality. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see any dried ink soften. Caution: Never turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to see page 19). You may be old or damaged and needs ... and the nozzle check indicates that the print head is clean. 4. If the H ink light comes on and the H ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is a good idea to 4 times, turn off . 2. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Cleaning the Print Head 17 Cleaning the Print Head If ...
...the print head as described on page 16 to maintain good print quality. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see any dried ink soften. Caution: Never turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to see page 19). You may be old or damaged and needs ... and the nozzle check indicates that the print head is clean. 4. If the H ink light comes on and the H ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is a good idea to 4 times, turn off . 2. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Cleaning the Print Head 17 Cleaning the Print Head If ...
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... find the nearest one or more quickly than the other updates from Epson. See your screen if you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in your printer software. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, one or more information. You can also purchase...
... find the nearest one or more quickly than the other updates from Epson. See your screen if you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in your printer software. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, one or more information. You can also purchase...
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... 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Open the printer cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online. For print...
... 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Open the printer cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online. For print...
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... to clean the print head. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. 3. The P power and H ink lights flash. Always press the H ink button to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer If no cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to the _ ...expended ink mark. Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ expended ink mark. ■ Once the printer identifies all of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head...
... to clean the print head. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. 3. The P power and H ink lights flash. Always press the H ink button to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer If no cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to the _ ...expended ink mark. Note: Do not hold down the H ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer may damage the printer. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ expended ink mark. ■ Once the printer identifies all of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head...
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... into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Remove the yellow tape from the cartridges. 9. Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the cartridge. Before you may not be... able to print. 7. 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. Then remove it clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your...
... into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge. Remove the yellow tape from the cartridges. 9. Do not remove any other seals from the bottom of the cartridge. Before you may not be... able to print. 7. 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. Then remove it clicks into place. 22 Maintaining Your...
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...clicks into place. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Close the printer cover. 12. This takes about 1 1/2 minutes.... Note: If the H ink light stays on , and the H ink light goes out. When it's finished, the...
...clicks into place. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. The printer begins charging ink and the P power light starts flashing. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Close the printer cover. 12. This takes about 1 1/2 minutes.... Note: If the H ink light stays on , and the H ink light goes out. When it's finished, the...
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...needs to eject the paper. see page 28. Error Indicators 25 see page 4. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. P H ) There is open. Contact Epson; Close the printer cover. P H ) Paper is See page 18. If the fast fast error does not clear, contact... Epson; See page 4. P H) Flashing Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is jammed. No paper is On ...
...needs to eject the paper. see page 28. Error Indicators 25 see page 4. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. P H ) There is open. Contact Epson; Close the printer cover. P H ) Paper is See page 18. If the fast fast error does not clear, contact... Epson; See page 4. P H) Flashing Flashing Off P H On On P H Flashing On ) An ink cartridge is jammed. No paper is On ...
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... 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 need to clean the print head. Problems and Solutions 27...
... 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 need to clean the print head. Problems and Solutions 27...
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... to the electrical outlet. ■ Before transporting the printer, make sure you handle used ink cartridges; otherwise ink may cause fire. ■ Always turn it gets in your skin, wash it in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices Doing so may leak from staining items that contain... flammable gases inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one correct orientation. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them ...
... to the electrical outlet. ■ Before transporting the printer, make sure you handle used ink cartridges; otherwise ink may cause fire. ■ Always turn it gets in your skin, wash it in a cool, dark place. 30 Notices Doing so may leak from staining items that contain... flammable gases inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one correct orientation. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them ...
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Trade Name: Epson Type of Conformity According to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is subject to be compliant with ...;rique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Product: Ink jet printer Model: B421B 32 Notices For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290...
Trade Name: Epson Type of Conformity According to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is subject to be compliant with ...;rique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Product: Ink jet printer Model: B421B 32 Notices For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290...
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...warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to and from such use in the event that the Epson printer covered by disasters such as you . What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty ...high duty purposes is not responsible for parts or labor. If Epson authorizes repair instead of your printer to Epson or its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed...
...warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to and from such use in the event that the Epson printer covered by disasters such as you . What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty ...high duty purposes is not responsible for parts or labor. If Epson authorizes repair instead of your printer to Epson or its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed...
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If anything is missing, contact Epson® as described on the back of this sheet. 2 Turn on the printer 1 Connect the power cable. 2 Press the power button. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. Start Here Please read these instructions before using the printer. 1 Unpack Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to install the ink.
If anything is missing, contact Epson® as described on the back of this sheet. 2 Turn on the printer 1 Connect the power cable. 2 Press the power button. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. Start Here Please read these instructions before using the printer. 1 Unpack Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to install the ink.
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3 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the printer cover. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 S hake the ink cartridges, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from the cartridges. 5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
3 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the printer cover. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 S hake the ink cartridges, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from the cartridges. 5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.