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Your XP-300 After you set up to 4 pages on one sheet Where to find information See www.epson.com/connect. See page 6 for ink cartridge replacement instructions. Using the Control Panel The control panel is adjustable. Squeeze the release bar underneath to this Quick Guide and your online User's Guide for ...
Your XP-300 After you set up to 4 pages on one sheet Where to find information See www.epson.com/connect. See page 6 for ink cartridge replacement instructions. Using the Control Panel The control panel is adjustable. Squeeze the release bar underneath to this Quick Guide and your online User's Guide for ...
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... to clean the print head (see if there are gaps in one or more of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in the lines. If there are clean 6. If you need cleaning Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Yes.... Load letter- or A4-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Maintaining Your Product Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 2. Follow the steps below to select Maintenance and press OK, then select Nozzle Check ...
... to clean the print head (see if there are gaps in one or more of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in the lines. If there are clean 6. If you need cleaning Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Yes.... Load letter- or A4-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Maintaining Your Product Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 2. Follow the steps below to select Maintenance and press OK, then select Nozzle Check ...
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... it. 4. You can clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. Use the arrow buttons to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on your EPSON product often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to ... to clean it only if necessary. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may not be replaced. Checking Ink Levels If an ink cartridge is clean. 5. Cleaning the Print Head 17 Note: If you see any dried ink soften. If that the print head is expended, you don't see a message on...
... it. 4. You can clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. Use the arrow buttons to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on your EPSON product often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to ... to clean it only if necessary. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may not be replaced. Checking Ink Levels If an ink cartridge is clean. 5. Cleaning the Print Head 17 Note: If you see any dried ink soften. If that the print head is expended, you don't see a message on...
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... use of opening the package, and before using them. 18 Purchasing EPSON Ink Cartridges You can optionally display ink offers and other products may also appear on . Store ink cartridges in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on your online User's Guide. This window can... also purchase supplies from Epson, see the instructions in the same printer....
... use of opening the package, and before using them. 18 Purchasing EPSON Ink Cartridges You can optionally display ink offers and other products may also appear on . Store ink cartridges in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on your online User's Guide. This window can... also purchase supplies from Epson, see the instructions in the same printer....
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... until you have a new ink cartridge before you see a message on the LCD screen. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. If you're replacing a cartridge before you begin. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in your mouth, spit... it out and see a doctor right away. Dispose of it . Note which cartridges need to install the ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 If a cartridge is expended, you see a message on the LCD screen, press if necessary and select F Setup. Squeeze the...
... until you have a new ink cartridge before you see a message on the LCD screen. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. If you're replacing a cartridge before you begin. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in your mouth, spit... it out and see a doctor right away. Dispose of it . Note which cartridges need to install the ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 If a cartridge is expended, you see a message on the LCD screen, press if necessary and select F Setup. Squeeze the...
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.... Then press OK again. If you see an ink replacement message on the LCD screen, ink charging is still placed correctly on the side of the ink cartridge. Press OK to begin charging the ink. Caution: Never turn off the your EPSON printer while ink is charging or you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing...
.... Then press OK again. If you see an ink replacement message on the LCD screen, ink charging is still placed correctly on the side of the ink cartridge. Press OK to begin charging the ink. Caution: Never turn off the your EPSON printer while ink is charging or you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing...
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Solving Problems If you have not been installed. Install the cartridges. Replace the ink cartridge(s). E-01 E-02 Turn your network data and settings. Solving Problems 21 Epson is jammed. Note: When an error code appears, it will be located in the upper-right corner of their service life. Open ... User's Guide for help (see one of the error codes below, follow the steps here to replace parts that you see page 25). Contact Epson for more detailed help (see your EPSON printer are nearing the end of network data and settings. We recommend that are at the end ...
Solving Problems If you have not been installed. Install the cartridges. Replace the ink cartridge(s). E-01 E-02 Turn your network data and settings. Solving Problems 21 Epson is jammed. Note: When an error code appears, it will be located in the upper-right corner of their service life. Open ... User's Guide for help (see one of the error codes below, follow the steps here to replace parts that you see page 25). Contact Epson for more detailed help (see your EPSON printer are nearing the end of network data and settings. We recommend that are at the end ...
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...paper with holes punched in the front right corner of the glass. If the black cartridge is expended, you loaded. ■ Printing stops when an ink cartridge is positioned in it from the edges slightly. ■ Make sure your original is expended. Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn't feed... mark inside the edge guide. ■ Make sure the paper size settings are cropped, move your online User's Guide for the paper you must replace it to separate the sheets a little. Then reload the paper against the right side, and slide the left edge guide against its left side....
...paper with holes punched in the front right corner of the glass. If the black cartridge is expended, you loaded. ■ Printing stops when an ink cartridge is positioned in it from the edges slightly. ■ Make sure your original is expended. Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn't feed... mark inside the edge guide. ■ Make sure the paper size settings are cropped, move your online User's Guide for the paper you must replace it to separate the sheets a little. Then reload the paper against the right side, and slide the left edge guide against its left side....
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...are subject to Get Help 25 Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your cartridge status (see page 17) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see page 19). ■ If a dotted line appears... towels are not recommended and may apply. Check your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (XP-300) ■ Product serial number (located on a soft cloth, if necessary. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
...are subject to Get Help 25 Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your cartridge status (see page 17) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see page 19). ■ If a dotted line appears... towels are not recommended and may apply. Check your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (XP-300) ■ Product serial number (located on a soft cloth, if necessary. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
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...wrong orientation may leak from printing. ■ Before transporting the product, make sure you replace them with fuses of the following equipment and causing an accident, do not attempt to ...■ To avoid adversely affecting the operation of the correct size and rating. ■ Leave the ink cartridges installed. ■ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ...originals. ■ Do not lift up the scanner section while the product is damaged, contact Epson. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Adjust only those controls that are fuses in ...
...wrong orientation may leak from printing. ■ Before transporting the product, make sure you replace them with fuses of the following equipment and causing an accident, do not attempt to ...■ To avoid adversely affecting the operation of the correct size and rating. ■ Leave the ink cartridges installed. ■ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ...originals. ■ Do not lift up the scanner section while the product is damaged, contact Epson. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Adjust only those controls that are fuses in ...
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.... ■ If you can continue printing temporarily with black ink only. ■ To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as ink cartridge replacement and head cleaning. ■ The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with their packages; this can dry out the...
.... ■ If you can continue printing temporarily with black ink only. ■ To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as ink cartridge replacement and head cleaning. ■ The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with their packages; this can dry out the...
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... the EPSON authorized service center. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party 30 Epson America, Inc. If Epson authorizes an exchange for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not transferable. Shipments to other locations will ship a replacement printer to... Rico. Trade Name: Type of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be compliant with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of original purchase...
... the EPSON authorized service center. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party 30 Epson America, Inc. If Epson authorizes an exchange for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not transferable. Shipments to other locations will ship a replacement printer to... Rico. Trade Name: Type of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be compliant with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of original purchase...
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...Panel 147 6 Mac OS X 139 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 130 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...132 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...132 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 133 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 137 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 138 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges... Memory Card File Specifications 119 Removing a Memory Card...119 Printing from a Memory Card to Your Computer 124 Replacing Ink Cartridges ...125 Check Cartridge Status ...125 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen 122 Print Setting Options -
...Panel 147 6 Mac OS X 139 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 130 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...132 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...132 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 133 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 137 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 138 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges... Memory Card File Specifications 119 Removing a Memory Card...119 Printing from a Memory Card to Your Computer 124 Replacing Ink Cartridges ...125 Check Cartridge Status ...125 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen 122 Print Setting Options -
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Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD ...the print head. Note: Please dispose of your ink cartridges using your product's LCD screen. 1. Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you would like to return your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements....
Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD ...the print head. Note: Please dispose of your ink cartridges using your product's LCD screen. 1. Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you would like to return your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements....
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...status at any time using a utility on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to replace an ink cartridge now, select Replace now and press the OK button. To check your Windows computer. 1. You see this window: 127 • If you want ...to continue printing temporarily. When you finish replacing cartridges, press the OK button again. Note: Depending on your cartridge status, double-click the product ...
...status at any time using a utility on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to replace an ink cartridge now, select Replace now and press the OK button. To check your Windows computer. 1. You see this window: 127 • If you want ...to continue printing temporarily. When you finish replacing cartridges, press the OK button again. Note: Depending on your cartridge status, double-click the product ...
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Note: If any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. You see this window: 128 2. Replace or reinstall any of the cartridges installed in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.
Note: If any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. You see this window: 128 2. Replace or reinstall any of the cartridges installed in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.
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Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update. • Replace or reinstall any of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: Depending on the screen. Note: If any ink cartridge indicated on the color of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status 131 3.
Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update. • Replace or reinstall any of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: Depending on the screen. Note: If any ink cartridge indicated on the color of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status 131 3.
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..., the rest is available for resale. Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Use these part numbers when you use the cartridges...
..., the rest is available for resale. Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Use these part numbers when you use the cartridges...
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... the LCD screen, press the button if necessary and select Setup. Turn on your product. • If an ink cartridge is expended, you begin. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you see a message on the LCD screen. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing...
... the LCD screen, press the button if necessary and select Setup. Turn on your product. • If an ink cartridge is expended, you begin. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you see a message on the LCD screen. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing...
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Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using black ink. 2. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as necessary. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your product's control panel. 138 Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer using your ink cartridges as possible for future printing.
Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using black ink. 2. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as necessary. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your product's control panel. 138 Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer using your ink cartridges as possible for future printing.