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... documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Share prints worry-free - Draft speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - Truly touchable photos ...you need - Features and Benefits • Save time - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to clients immediately after printing • Save energy - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer...
... documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Share prints worry-free - Draft speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more, change cartridges less often - Truly touchable photos ...you need - Features and Benefits • Save time - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you can present to clients immediately after printing • Save energy - WorkForce™ 30 Color Printer...
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...Epson and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is used during an eight-hour day. 4 Some applications and/or functions, like double-sided printing, are not supported by Mac. †Ink fade resistance ratings are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of prints. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink... 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...
...Epson and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is used during an eight-hour day. 4 Some applications and/or functions, like double-sided printing, are not supported by Mac. †Ink fade resistance ratings are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of prints. WorkForce 30 Color Printer Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink... 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...
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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...ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select the basic copy and page settings. Click OK to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer... setting. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. This window appears and shows the progress of your document or a photo in an ...
...ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select the basic copy and page settings. Click OK to change the layout settings, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as the Printer... setting. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 30 as necessary. 8. This window appears and shows the progress of your document or a photo in an ...
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...ink cartridges. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer If you press the P power button, then hold both buttons down the ) paper button as you need to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. Hold 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 and prints a test pattern. Print head nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a ...
...ink cartridges. See page 17. 16 Maintaining Your Printer If you press the P power button, then hold both buttons down the ) paper button as you need to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. Hold 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 and prints a test pattern. Print head nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Maintaining Your Printer If you notice a ...
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...to 4 times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may damage it. 3. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is clean. 4. Hold down the H ink button for 3 seconds until the.... You may be old or damaged and needs to be cleaned. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see if the print head needs cleaning. Make sure the printer is off the printer and wait at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Caution: Never turn off . 2. ...
...to 4 times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may damage it. 3. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is clean. 4. Hold down the H ink button for 3 seconds until the.... You may be old or damaged and needs to be cleaned. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see if the print head needs cleaning. Make sure the printer is off the printer and wait at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Caution: Never turn off . 2. ...
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.... You can also check the ink cartridge status using your online Epson Information Center. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 18 Maintaining Your Printer Please note that is normal. When the H ink light stays on ink. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. To find the nearest one...
.... You can also check the ink cartridge status using your online Epson Information Center. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 18 Maintaining Your Printer Please note that is normal. When the H ink light stays on ink. Note: The WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. To find the nearest one...
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...WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Use these part numbers when you begin. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . 2. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges ... the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are ...
...WorkForce 30 Series requires two black ink cartridges. Use these part numbers when you begin. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . 2. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges ... the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Make sure the printer is used for priming the printer. The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are ...
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...Always press the H ink button to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer 3. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to step 4. If no cartridges are low or ...expended, the print head moves to step 5. Go to the _ expended ink mark. Press and release the H ink button. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30...
...Always press the H ink button to the ink cartridge replacement position. 20 Maintaining Your Printer 3. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, the printer moves that cartridge to step 4. If no cartridges are low or ...expended, the print head moves to step 5. Go to the _ expended ink mark. Press and release the H ink button. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the WorkForce 30...
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Squeeze the tab at the back of children. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: Never attempt to refill it. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Keep cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge and lift it carefully. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position. 6. Open the cartridge cover. Dispose of it straight out. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. 5.
Squeeze the tab at the back of children. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Caution: Never attempt to refill it. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to open the cartridge cover when the print head is moving. Keep cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge and lift it carefully. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position. 6. Open the cartridge cover. Dispose of it straight out. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. 5.
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...22 Maintaining Your Printer 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. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. 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 the cartridge holder and push it down until it ...
...22 Maintaining Your Printer 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. This can damage the ink cartridge. 8. 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 the cartridge holder and push it down until it ...
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... it until it clicks into place. 11. If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. 10. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 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 reinstall and use the...
... it until it clicks into place. 11. If you removed a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. 10. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 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 reinstall and use the...
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Close the printer cover. Contact Epson; then back on ink. Error Indicators 25 Error Indicators Light status Cause Solution P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer cover is jammed. Load paper in the sheet feeder. P H ) Paper is open. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. Multiple pages have been fed into the...
Close the printer cover. Contact Epson; then back on ink. Error Indicators 25 Error Indicators Light status Cause Solution P Flashing P Flashing H Flashing fast H Off ) Flashing fast ) On The printer cover is jammed. Load paper in the sheet feeder. P H ) Paper is open. P H ) An ink cartridge is loaded in the sheet feeder. Multiple pages have been fed into the...
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... 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 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your online Epson Information Center for instructions on page 16 to...clean the print head. See your printouts or they can deliver ink properly. This unclogs the nozzles so they are too faint, you may need to see page 19 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean ...
... 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 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your online Epson Information Center for instructions on page 16 to...clean the print head. See your printouts or they can deliver ink properly. This unclogs the nozzles so they are too faint, you may need to see page 19 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean ...
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... inside the printer. ■ Do not use , protect the ink supply area from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Use an ink cartridge before unplugging the printer or cutting ...cartridges. ■ When connecting the printer to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may leak from printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for the paper to prevent the ink from dirt and dust and store it in a cool, dark place. 30...
... inside the printer. ■ Do not use , protect the ink supply area from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. ■ Use an ink cartridge before unplugging the printer or cutting ...cartridges. ■ When connecting the printer to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may leak from printing. ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for the paper to prevent the ink from dirt and dust and store it in a cool, dark place. 30...
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... not expressly approved by one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which... into an outlet on a circuit different from a cold storage site, allow it . ■ Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward. Do not store cartridges upside down. Notices 31 These limits are designed to operate the equipment. However, there is the responsibility of...
... not expressly approved by one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. ■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which... into an outlet on a circuit different from a cold storage site, allow it . ■ Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward. Do not store cartridges upside down. Notices 31 These limits are designed to operate the equipment. However, there is the responsibility of...
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... and Canada. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this...
... and Canada. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this...
Start Here
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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.
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6 Press the cartridges down until they click. 7 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press the ink button to charge ink. Charging takes about 2.5 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the power light is flashing or you'll waste ink. 4 Load paper 1 Open the paper support.
6 Press the cartridges down until they click. 7 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press the ink button to charge ink. Charging takes about 2.5 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the printer while the power light is flashing or you'll waste ink. 4 Load paper 1 Open the paper support.