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... Mac OS®3 X 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.x and 10.6.x For the latest information regarding Snow Leopard, please visit www.epson.com/support/snowleopard Epson printer driver, Web to Page, Epson Scan, Epson Easy Photo Print PhotoEnhance™ and ICM 37.7 dB Operating: 50 ° to 95 °F, (10 ° to 35.... 2 Cartridge yields are based on -demand MicroPiezo® ink jet technology Nozzle Configuration 90 Black 29 x 3 - CPD-30717 6/09 Epson Stylus NX215 Print | Copy | Scan | Photo Specifications Printing Technology 4-color (CMYK) drop-on continuous printing of a suite of prints.
... Mac OS®3 X 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.x and 10.6.x For the latest information regarding Snow Leopard, please visit www.epson.com/support/snowleopard Epson printer driver, Web to Page, Epson Scan, Epson Easy Photo Print PhotoEnhance™ and ICM 37.7 dB Operating: 50 ° to 95 °F, (10 ° to 35.... 2 Cartridge yields are based on -demand MicroPiezo® ink jet technology Nozzle Configuration 90 Black 29 x 3 - CPD-30717 6/09 Epson Stylus NX215 Print | Copy | Scan | Photo Specifications Printing Technology 4-color (CMYK) drop-on continuous printing of a suite of prints.
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... a Macintosh 19 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 24 Scanning a Document or Photo 25 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 25 Custom Scanning With Epson Scan Software 26 Restoring and Correcting Photos 27 Maintaining Your Printer 28 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 28 Cleaning the Print Head 29 Checking Ink Levels 30 Purchasing...
... a Macintosh 19 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 24 Scanning a Document or Photo 25 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 25 Custom Scanning With Epson Scan Software 26 Restoring and Correcting Photos 27 Maintaining Your Printer 28 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 28 Cleaning the Print Head 29 Checking Ink Levels 30 Purchasing...
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...from a memory card ■ Get the basic steps for better copying, scanning, and printing. 4 Introduction Introduction After you have set up your Epson printer as you how to do most of a document or photo ■ Print photos from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo and restore... or correct the color, if necessary ■ Perform routine maintenance and solve simple problems This book tells you read the instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully...
...from a memory card ■ Get the basic steps for better copying, scanning, and printing. 4 Introduction Introduction After you have set up your Epson printer as you how to do most of a document or photo ■ Print photos from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo and restore... or correct the color, if necessary ■ Perform routine maintenance and solve simple problems This book tells you read the instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully...
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... sheets of photo paper. Note: For instructions on loading envelopes, see page 7 for your on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printer. Note: The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information. For example, your photos will look great printed ...on -screen Epson Information Center. 6 Loading Paper See your printout looks. Load other papers one of paper you...
... sheets of photo paper. Note: For instructions on loading envelopes, see page 7 for your on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printer. Note: The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information. For example, your photos will look great printed ...on -screen Epson Information Center. 6 Loading Paper See your printout looks. Load other papers one of paper you...
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... You can press l or r to select Auto (to automatically size the image to fit your Epson printer. 2. or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper in the sheet feeder (see page 9). 4. to select the number (up to select Color or B&W copies. 7. Press l or r to 99). 6. To cancel copying, press y Stop/... and type Start copying Place your original document on your paper). When you can copy documents onto letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like you would on plain paper, hold down x Start until the P On light starts flashing. Press the Copy button ...
... You can press l or r to select Auto (to automatically size the image to fit your Epson printer. 2. or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper in the sheet feeder (see page 9). 4. to select the number (up to select Color or B&W copies. 7. Press l or r to 99). 6. To cancel copying, press y Stop/... and type Start copying Place your original document on your paper). When you can copy documents onto letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like you would on plain paper, hold down x Start until the P On light starts flashing. Press the Copy button ...
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...type Start copying Copying a Photo 11 Load 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 9). 4. To cancel copying, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Copying a Photo You can also convert color photos to black-and-white. 1. to select the number (up to... select 4"× 6" Photo Paper. 9. Or you 're finished, press the Copy button again. 8. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to 99). 6. Place your original photo on your paper). Press the Copy button to fit your Epson printer...
...type Start copying Copying a Photo 11 Load 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 9). 4. To cancel copying, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Copying a Photo You can also convert color photos to black-and-white. 1. to select the number (up to... select 4"× 6" Photo Paper. 9. Or you 're finished, press the Copy button again. 8. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to 99). 6. Place your original photo on your paper). Press the Copy button to fit your Epson printer...
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...to 999 * Adapter required ** DCF is the "Design rule for instructions on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos preselected in your Epson printer: SD™ SDHC™ miniSD™* miniSDHC* microSD* microSDHC* MultiMediaCard™ MMCplus™ MMCmobile™* MMCmicro... Duo™* xD-Picture Card™ xD-Picture Card Type H xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type M+ Your Epson printer supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of cards with your camera (DPOF™...
...to 999 * Adapter required ** DCF is the "Design rule for instructions on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos preselected in your Epson printer: SD™ SDHC™ miniSD™* miniSDHC* microSD* microSDHC* MultiMediaCard™ MMCplus™ MMCmobile™* MMCmicro... Duo™* xD-Picture Card™ xD-Picture Card Type H xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type M+ Your Epson printer supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format File format Image size Number of cards with your camera (DPOF™...
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If your printer is connected to your Epson printer is running Windows, click the or icon on . 2. Make sure your computer, first prepare the card for removal:... the Card 13 Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off your card as shown. Inserting the Card 1. Insert your printer while the memory card access light is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of its slot. Now you can: ■... to print (see page 15) When you see a confirmation message, remove the card. ■ If your printer is connected to remove the card, make sure the memory card access light is flashing;
If your printer is connected to your Epson printer is running Windows, click the or icon on . 2. Make sure your computer, first prepare the card for removal:... the Card 13 Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off your card as shown. Inserting the Card 1. Insert your printer while the memory card access light is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of its slot. Now you can: ■... to print (see page 15) When you see a confirmation message, remove the card. ■ If your printer is connected to remove the card, make sure the memory card access light is flashing;
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... beneath each photo, fill in the Print date on photos circle. ■ Fill in one copy of all the photos on your memory card. Your Epson printer automatically prints them on the sheet, scan the sheet, and print the photos automatically. 1. Load several sheets of plain letter- Make sure option 1 is selected...
... beneath each photo, fill in the Print date on photos circle. ■ Fill in one copy of all the photos on your memory card. Your Epson printer automatically prints them on the sheet, scan the sheet, and print the photos automatically. 1. Load several sheets of plain letter- Make sure option 1 is selected...
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...It's a good idea to check for updates to your printer software 3. Make sure your Epson printer is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 've installed your printer software and connected your Epson printer to open your Epson printer's software (see the on the Start Here sheet. ...Open a photo or document in Windows 1. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your Windows®...
...It's a good idea to check for updates to your printer software 3. Make sure your Epson printer is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 've installed your printer software and connected your Epson printer to open your Epson printer's software (see the on the Start Here sheet. ...Open a photo or document in Windows 1. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your Windows®...
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Click OK or Print to expand 4. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Printing With a Macintosh 19 Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. 8. Mac OS X 10.5 1. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select your Epson printer Click to start printing. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary. Open a photo or document in an application. 2.
Click OK or Print to expand 4. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Printing With a Macintosh 19 Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. 8. Mac OS X 10.5 1. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Select your Epson printer Click to start printing. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary. Open a photo or document in an application. 2.
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Select the following settings: Select your Epson printer Select your Paper Size Select your print job, click the printer icon in an application. 2. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to close the Page Setup window. 22 Printing From Your Computer Click OK to 10.4 1. Borderless option. 3. 10. To monitor your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Open a photo or document in the dock.
Select the following settings: Select your Epson printer Select your Paper Size Select your print job, click the printer icon in an application. 2. Open the File menu and select Page Setup. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to close the Page Setup window. 22 Printing From Your Computer Click OK to 10.4 1. Borderless option. 3. 10. To monitor your document or image orientation For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Open a photo or document in the dock.
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...from the File menu. Printing With a Macintosh 23 Select your Epson printer, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Click Print. 4. Select Print from... the pop-up menu, and select the following settings as necessary: Select your on advanced settings click ?. 7. For more information on -screen Epson Information Center for details. 6. See your Media Type (see page 24) Select Color...
...from the File menu. Printing With a Macintosh 23 Select your Epson printer, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Choose any other printing options you can select Print Settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Click Print. 4. Select Print from... the pop-up menu, and select the following settings as necessary: Select your on advanced settings click ?. 7. For more information on -screen Epson Information Center for details. 6. See your Media Type (see page 24) Select Color...
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... Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope 24 Printing From Your Computer To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. 8. Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Select the...
... Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope 24 Printing From Your Computer To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. 8. Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Select the...
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...Macintosh Finder. 26 Scanning a Document or Photo Do one of the following to restore faded color in a photo or make other corrections, click Customize. Then follow the instructions on your Epson printer. The image is scanned and you want to start your application. Select Full Auto Mode ...as Adobe® Photoshop®. 1. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select your computer using the Epson Scan software. Click the Scan...
...Macintosh Finder. 26 Scanning a Document or Photo Do one of the following to restore faded color in a photo or make other corrections, click Customize. Then follow the instructions on your Epson printer. The image is scanned and you want to start your application. Select Full Auto Mode ...as Adobe® Photoshop®. 1. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select your computer using the Epson Scan software. Click the Scan...
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... microfiber-type cloth. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to select Nozzle Check, then press x Start. 4. Caution: To keep your printer looking like new, don't place anything on -screen Epson Information Center. If you need cleaning 5. To align the print head, if necessary, see page 5). 2. Follow the steps below to finish...
... microfiber-type cloth. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to select Nozzle Check, then press x Start. 4. Caution: To keep your printer looking like new, don't place anything on -screen Epson Information Center. If you need cleaning 5. To align the print head, if necessary, see page 5). 2. Follow the steps below to finish...
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...does not improve, one minute. Press l or r to clean it when a cartridge is clean. 5. Caution: Never turn off the printer during head cleaning or you do not use your Epson printer often, it . 4. Note: If you don't see a message on page 28) to maintain good print quality. If you may ...at least six hours to let any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on the display screen. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print head cleaning uses ink...
...does not improve, one minute. Press l or r to clean it when a cartridge is clean. 5. Caution: Never turn off the printer during head cleaning or you do not use your Epson printer often, it . 4. Note: If you don't see a message on page 28) to maintain good print quality. If you may ...at least six hours to let any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off the printer and wait at least once a month to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on the display screen. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print head cleaning uses ink...
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... You can check ink cartridge levels using your printer software: ■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon in your on-screen Epson Information Center. Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Moderate Use 88 88 ...88 88 Standard-capacity High-capacity 69 68 69 - 69 - 69 - 30 Maintaining Your Printer Select your hard drive, then open the EPSON Printer Utility3. Replace any expended cartridges before printing ...
... You can check ink cartridge levels using your printer software: ■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon in your on-screen Epson Information Center. Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Moderate Use 88 88 ...88 88 Standard-capacity High-capacity 69 68 69 - 69 - 69 - 30 Maintaining Your Printer Select your hard drive, then open the EPSON Printer Utility3. Replace any expended cartridges before printing ...
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... with full cartridges and part of other products may dry out. 1. Store ink cartridges in the print head nozzles may affect your Epson printer. 2. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you see a message on the LCD display screen, press the Index Sheet and Scan ... before the expiration date on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them to warm up a cartridge within six months of ink remains in printer damage. Note which cartridges need to maintain reliability. For print quality, a small amount of...
... with full cartridges and part of other products may dry out. 1. Store ink cartridges in the print head nozzles may affect your Epson printer. 2. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you see a message on the LCD display screen, press the Index Sheet and Scan ... before the expiration date on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them to warm up a cartridge within six months of ink remains in printer damage. Note which cartridges need to maintain reliability. For print quality, a small amount of...
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... thoroughly with water. Before you open the cartridge cover. 4. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 32 Maintaining Your Printer 3.
... thoroughly with water. Before you open the cartridge cover. 4. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 32 Maintaining Your Printer 3.