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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 - Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - Easy-to 27 ppm1 • Get twice...and Benefits • Save time - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to 38 ppm (black); WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. laser quality black text up to -use,...
...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 - Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - Easy-to 27 ppm1 • Get twice...and Benefits • Save time - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to 38 ppm (black); WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. laser quality black text up to -use,...
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... WorkForce is a trademark of prints. Copyright 2008 Epson America, Inc. All other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity† Minimum Ink ...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, ...
... WorkForce is a trademark of prints. Copyright 2008 Epson America, Inc. All other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity† Minimum Ink ...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, ...
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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...hints for printing from 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 your desktop. Contents of online manual Movies and featured topics Links to online resources Please follow these... be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for better printing. 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...
...hints for printing from 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 your desktop. Contents of online manual Movies and featured topics Links to online resources Please follow these... be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for better printing. 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...
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... the left edge of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your printer. Slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide and beneath the tabs. (The printable side is fine. Note: The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you'll want to 20...
... the left edge of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your printer. Slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide and beneath the tabs. (The printable side is fine. Note: The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you'll want to 20...
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... your computer as described on printing, see page 4). 2. 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 printer software 8 Basic Printing Printing in a Windows program. 3. Note: For detailed instructions on the Start Here sheet. Open your... photo stored on your document or photo in Windows 1. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for instructions). Load paper (see the online Epson Information Center. Open the File menu and select Print.
... your computer as described on printing, see page 4). 2. 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 printer software 8 Basic Printing Printing in a Windows program. 3. Note: For detailed instructions on the Start Here sheet. Open your... photo stored on your document or photo in Windows 1. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for instructions). Load paper (see the online Epson Information Center. Open the File menu and select Print.
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...select the basic print settings: Select the type of the presets. Printing in Windows 9 4. Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using (see your online Epson Information Center. Note: For quick access to the most common settings, click the Shortcuts tab and select...details). For more information about basic print settings or advanced settings, click Help button or see page 15 for the paper you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab.
...select the basic print settings: Select the type of the presets. Printing in Windows 9 4. Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you are using (see your online Epson Information Center. Note: For quick access to the most common settings, click the Shortcuts tab and select...details). For more information about basic print settings or advanced settings, click Help button or see page 15 for the paper you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab.
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This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. Click the arrow to start printing. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing Click OK to save your document or a photo in ...the File menu and select Print. 4. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. 7. Load paper (see page 4). 2....
This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. Click the arrow to start printing. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing Click OK to save your document or a photo in ...the File menu and select Print. 4. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer setting. 7. Load paper (see page 4). 2....
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... the dock. 8. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for details. 9. See the online Epson Information Center for your print job, click the printer icon in ). 4. Click OK to 10.4 1. Choose any other printing options you may need from the File menu. Select Page... Setup from the pop-up menu. Open your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Make the following settings: Select WorkForce 30 ...
... the dock. 8. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for details. 9. See the online Epson Information Center for your print job, click the printer icon in ). 4. Click OK to 10.4 1. Choose any other printing options you may need from the File menu. Select Page... Setup from the pop-up menu. Open your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Make the following settings: Select WorkForce 30 ...
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...See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Click Print. button. 7. Click the Advanced button to select Advanced before you may need to change additional settings. You see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output ...the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. Printing With a Macintosh 13 or see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. 5. Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings....
...See your online Epson Information Center. 9. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Click Print. button. 7. Click the Advanced button to select Advanced before you may need to change additional settings. You see page 15) Select Color or Black Ink Only output ...the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. Printing With a Macintosh 13 or see your online Epson Information Center for details. 8. 5. Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings....
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When you're finished, close the printer window. 14 Basic Printing 10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. 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 10. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop. 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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... 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 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on ...and prints a test pattern. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this...
... 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 Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30 Series looking like new, don't place anything on ...and prints a test pattern. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this...
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...it . 3. Tip: If you may damage it is in progress. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the Print Head 17 Caution: Never turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to see page 19). When the P power light stops flashing, run another ...on page 16 to maintain good print quality. Make sure the printer is on and the H ink light is clean. 4. Run a nozzle check as described below. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see any dried ink soften. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Then try cleaning the print head ...
...it . 3. Tip: If you may damage it is in progress. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Cleaning the Print Head 17 Caution: Never turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to see page 19). When the P power light stops flashing, run another ...on page 16 to maintain good print quality. Make sure the printer is on and the H ink light is clean. 4. Run a nozzle check as described below. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see any dried ink soften. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Then try cleaning the print head ...
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...WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. If you install different sizes of black ink cartridges (one high capacity and one standard capacity) in the print head nozzles may appear on your online Epson Information Center for ink offers or updates from Epson, see a screen asking if you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer... cartridge(s). 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 see the instructions in the printer software are low on , you...
...WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. If you install different sizes of black ink cartridges (one high capacity and one standard capacity) in the print head nozzles may appear on your online Epson Information Center for ink offers or updates from Epson, see a screen asking if you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer... cartridge(s). 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 see the instructions in the printer software are low on , you...
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...Yellow Standard capacity High capacity 69 68 69 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. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 We recommend that you must complete all the steps in the cartridge after the... frequency of the ink from the first cartridges is on . The printer ships with full cartridges and part of use up a cartridge within six months of ink remains in one session. 1. The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do ...
...Yellow Standard capacity High capacity 69 68 69 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. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 We recommend that you must complete all the steps in the cartridge after the... frequency of the ink from the first cartridges is on . The printer ships with full cartridges and part of use up a cartridge within six months of ink remains in one session. 1. The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do ...
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... that cartridge to step 5. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. 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 moves to clean the print head. If one of the cartridges is...
... that cartridge to step 5. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. 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 moves to clean the print head. If one of the cartridges is...
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..., shake it four or five times. Caution: Do not 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. 7. Do not remove any other seals from the package.... Place the new ink cartridge into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Then remove it clicks into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the cartridges. 9. Remove the yellow tape from the ...
..., shake it four or five times. Caution: Do not 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. 7. Do not remove any other seals from the package.... Place the new ink cartridge into place. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Then remove it clicks into the cartridge holder and push it down until it from the cartridges. 9. Remove the yellow tape from the ...
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... and press it until it clicks into place. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Note: If the H ink light stays on , and the H ink light goes out. Press the H ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. 11. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you'll...
... and press it until it clicks into place. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Note: If the H ink light stays on , and the H ink light goes out. Press the H ink button again and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. 11. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing or you'll...
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...If you can select Driver Update on your computer desktop for free updates to your WorkForce 30 Series software. Open your WorkForce 30 Series printer, check the lights on the control panel to check Epson's support website for more detailed help. You can also check "Problems and Solutions"... for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the WorkForce 30 Series Info Center icon on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, select WorkForce 30 Series, and click Driver Update. 24 Solving Problems...
...If you can select Driver Update on your computer desktop for free updates to your WorkForce 30 Series software. Open your WorkForce 30 Series printer, check the lights on the control panel to check Epson's support website for more detailed help. You can also check "Problems and Solutions"... for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the WorkForce 30 Series Info Center icon on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, select WorkForce 30 Series, and click Driver Update. 24 Solving Problems...