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..., twice as fast - Truly touchable photos you need - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Features and Benefits • Save time - Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - Draft speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - Built-in double-sided...
..., twice as fast - Truly touchable photos you need - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer Engineered for small business and home office. Features and Benefits • Save time - Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges2 • Protect important documents - Draft speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - Built-in double-sided...
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...WorkForce is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all prints under glass. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, power cord, 5 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (two 69 standard-capacity Black ink cartridges and three 69 standard-capacity color 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 ...
...WorkForce is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all prints under glass. and Canada WorkForce 30 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, power cord, 5 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (two 69 standard-capacity Black ink cartridges and three 69 standard-capacity color 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 ...
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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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.... Introduction 3 Tip: Tips contain 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. With Windows, you have set up your Epson WorkForce™ 30 Series printer as you read your instructions: Warning...
.... Introduction 3 Tip: Tips contain 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. With Windows, you have set up your Epson WorkForce™ 30 Series printer as you read your instructions: Warning...
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...one of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your printout looks, so be sure to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for landscape printing. 5. Loading Paper 5 Slide the left edge of paper you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is whiter or ...brighter on other paper types). Insert the paper, printable side up to select the correct paper for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for your printer. You can load ...
...one of matte or photo paper (see the online Epson Information Center for your printout looks, so be sure to 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for landscape printing. 5. Loading Paper 5 Slide the left edge of paper you are just printing a rough draft, plain paper is whiter or ...brighter on other paper types). Insert the paper, printable side up to select the correct paper for capacity guidelines on some papers.) Always load paper short edge first, even for your printer. You can load ...
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... like this one: Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Series Click here to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Open the File menu and select Print. Note: For detailed instructions on your WorkForce 30 Series software (see page 24...
... like this one: Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Series Click here to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Open the File menu and select Print. Note: For detailed instructions on your WorkForce 30 Series software (see page 24...
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Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 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 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for...of document you are using (see page 15 for details). On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of the presets. Printing in Windows 9 Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. Then click Preferences or Properties on the Advanced tab. 6. 4. ...
Make sure EPSON WorkForce 30 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 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 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for...of document you are using (see page 15 for details). On the Main tab, select the basic print settings: Select the type of the presets. Printing in Windows 9 Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. Then click Preferences or Properties on the Advanced tab. 6. 4. ...
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...ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 4. Click the arrow to expand 5. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print... window, if necessary. 6. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing For borderless photos, ...
...ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 4. Click the arrow to expand 5. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 Click to expand the Print... window, if necessary. 6. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Borderless option. 10 Basic Printing For borderless photos, ...
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Copy and page settings Application settings 7. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for it in the settings for it in 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 Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your application before printing. Or check for 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 it in the settings for it in 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 Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your application before printing. Or check for your application at the bottom of this window.
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..., 8 × 10 in, 4 × 6 in, or 5 × 7 in the Paper Size list for details. 9. See the online Epson Information Center for your print job, click the printer icon in an application. 3. Make the following settings: Select WorkForce 30 Select your Paper Size Select your document or a photo in the dock. Open your document or image...
..., 8 × 10 in, 4 × 6 in, or 5 × 7 in the Paper Size list for details. 9. See the online Epson Information Center for your print job, click the printer icon in an application. 3. Make the following settings: Select WorkForce 30 Select your Paper Size Select your document or a photo in the dock. Open your document or image...
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... Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings. or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. Printing With...
... Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings. or see a window like this one: Select WorkForce 30 Select Print Settings 6. Printing With...
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When you're finished, close the printer window. 14 Basic Printing 10. You see a screen like this: Pause or resume printing printer icon when it Cancel printing Select the print job 11. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop.
When you're finished, close the printer window. 14 Basic Printing 10. You see a screen like this: Pause or resume printing printer icon when it Cancel printing Select the print job 11. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the appears in the dock on the bottom of your desktop.
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...Printer Turn off the printer. 2. 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 be running low in the sheet feeder. 3. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30... the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 18 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on and prints a test pattern. If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see below to check the print head nozzles. 1. The printer turns on...
...Printer Turn off the printer. 2. 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 be running low in the sheet feeder. 3. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your WorkForce 30... the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 18 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on and prints a test pattern. If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter for: ■ "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" (see below to check the print head nozzles. 1. The printer turns on...
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... least once a month to maintain good print quality. This lets any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off . 2. If the H ink light comes on and the H ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint...
... least once a month to maintain good print quality. This lets any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off . 2. If the H ink light comes on and the H ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle. Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint...
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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 printer at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you try to print when ink is low. You can also check the ink cartridge status using your online Epson...You cannot print if one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 18 Maintaining Your Printer You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at the same time, the black ink level indicators in your printer software....
...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 printer at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you try to print when ink is low. You can also check the ink cartridge status using your online Epson...You cannot print if one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 18 Maintaining Your Printer You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at the same time, the black ink level indicators in your printer software....
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... 69 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Open...
... 69 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Open...
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... the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. this may start to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Always press the H ink button to the _ expended ink mark. The P power and H ink lights flash. If one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to clean the print head. Go to step 4. Go...
... the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30 Series. 4. this may start to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Always press the H ink button to the _ expended ink mark. The P power and H ink lights flash. If one of the low or expended ink cartridges, the print head moves to clean the print head. Go to step 4. Go...
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Wait until the cartridges have moved to refill it. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the replacement position. 6. Keep cartridges out of the reach of it straight out. Open the cartridge cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Dispose of children. 5. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it carefully. Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water.
Wait until the cartridges have moved to refill it. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to the replacement position. 6. Keep cartridges out of the reach of it straight out. Open the cartridge cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Dispose of children. 5. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it carefully. Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water.
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... not be able to print. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. 7. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge ...holder and push it down until 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 decline or you open the new ink cartridge package...
... not be able to print. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. 7. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge ...holder and push it down until 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 decline or you open the new ink cartridge package...
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... jammed, follow these solutions: ■ Load the paper printable side up to clear the jam: 1. Close the printer cover, then turn off the printer. Do not pull the paper out backward; Print Quality Problems If you have any torn pieces. Remove sheets from the sheet feeder. Flip through the stack to..., and slide the left edge guide. ■ If paper doesn't feed, remove it out. See the online Epson Information Center for the paper you loaded. ■ Make sure your printer. this can damage the sheet feeder. If the jammed paper is stuck near the sheet feeder or output tray, ...
... jammed, follow these solutions: ■ Load the paper printable side up to clear the jam: 1. Close the printer cover, then turn off the printer. Do not pull the paper out backward; Print Quality Problems If you have any torn pieces. Remove sheets from the sheet feeder. Flip through the stack to..., and slide the left edge guide. ■ If paper doesn't feed, remove it out. See the online Epson Information Center for the paper you loaded. ■ Make sure your printer. this can damage the sheet feeder. If the jammed paper is stuck near the sheet feeder or output tray, ...