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Maintaining Your All-in-One 30 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 30 Cleaning the Print Head 31 Checking Ink Levels 32 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 32 Replacing Ink Cartridges 33 Solving Problems 36 Checking for Software Updates 36 Error Indicators 37 Problems and Solutions 38 Where To Get Help 40 Notices 41 Contents 3
Maintaining Your All-in-One 30 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 30 Cleaning the Print Head 31 Checking Ink Levels 32 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 32 Replacing Ink Cartridges 33 Solving Problems 36 Checking for Software Updates 36 Error Indicators 37 Problems and Solutions 38 Where To Get Help 40 Notices 41 Contents 3
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... use one sheet at a time. Note: For instructions on -screen User's Guide. 6 Loading Paper For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your on loading envelopes, see page 7 for the best results, you'll want to 120 sheets of plain paper, 80... sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for landscape printing. However, for more information). 4. You can load up , against the paper, but not too tightly. If you...
... use one sheet at a time. Note: For instructions on -screen User's Guide. 6 Loading Paper For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your on loading envelopes, see page 7 for the best results, you'll want to 120 sheets of plain paper, 80... sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for landscape printing. However, for more information). 4. You can load up , against the paper, but not too tightly. If you...
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... purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Paper type Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Presentation...
... purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Paper type Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Presentation...
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9. Click OK or Print to expand 4. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Printing With a Macintosh 23 Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON Stylus NX400 Click to start printing. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Select EPSON Stylus NX400 Series as the Printer setting. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary. Open a photo or document in an application. 2.
9. Click OK or Print to expand 4. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac OS® operating system. Printing With a Macintosh 23 Mac OS X 10.5 1. Select EPSON Stylus NX400 Click to start printing. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Select EPSON Stylus NX400 Series 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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... setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for it in the settings for it in your Media Type (see page 27) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 24 Printing From Your Computer For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet...
... setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for it in the settings for it in your Media Type (see page 27) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 24 Printing From Your Computer For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet...
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Select Stylus NX400, choose Print Settings from the File menu. For more information on -screen User's Guide for details. 6. Click Print. 26 Printing From Your Computer Select Print ... the pop-up menu, and select the following settings as necessary: Select your on advanced settings click ?. 7. See your Media Type (see page 27) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. 4.
Select Stylus NX400, choose Print Settings from the File menu. For more information on -screen User's Guide for details. 6. Click Print. 26 Printing From Your Computer Select Print ... the pop-up menu, and select the following settings as necessary: Select your on advanced settings click ?. 7. See your Media Type (see page 27) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. 4.
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...double-click Stylus NX400 on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Envelopes Select 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 ... Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope Selecting the Correct Paper Type 27 This tells the NX400 Series what kind of your printer software. To monitor the progress of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly.
...double-click Stylus NX400 on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Envelopes Select 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 ... Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope Selecting the Correct Paper Type 27 This tells the NX400 Series what kind of your printer software. To monitor the progress of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly.
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... align the print head, if necessary, see page 5). 2. Caution: To keep your NX400 Series looking like new, don't place anything on -screen User's Guide. Follow the... instructions in the lines. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your on top of the ink cartridges. If there are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head ...the print head (see if there are gaps in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder (see your printouts are gaps or the pattern is faint, ...
... align the print head, if necessary, see page 5). 2. Caution: To keep your NX400 Series looking like new, don't place anything on -screen User's Guide. Follow the... instructions in the lines. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your on top of the ink cartridges. If there are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head ...the print head (see if there are gaps in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder (see your printouts are gaps or the pattern is faint, ...
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... to let any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off your NX400 Series often, it . 6. Press d to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Note: If you may need to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 30) to be replaced. Cleaning the Print Head 31 Print... clean it 's finished, you can clean the print head. Press Setup. 3. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder (see any dried ink soften. Press l or r to select Head Cleaning and press OK. 5. You must replace the cartridge first (see a message on page 40. When it ...
... to let any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off your NX400 Series often, it . 6. Press d to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Note: If you may need to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 30) to be replaced. Cleaning the Print Head 31 Print... clean it 's finished, you can clean the print head. Press Setup. 3. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder (see any dried ink soften. Press l or r to select Head Cleaning and press OK. 5. You must replace the cartridge first (see a message on page 40. When it ...
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... purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. On a Windows computer that is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see a screen asking if you want to receive these Epson offers the first time you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta... Yellow High Capacity 68 - - - sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Note: You ...
... purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. On a Windows computer that is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see a screen asking if you want to receive these Epson offers the first time you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta... Yellow High Capacity 68 - - - sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Note: You ...
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... printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of other products may dry out. 1. Replacing Ink Cartridges 33 If an ink cartridge is low or expended, you see a message on the NX400 Series. 2. For best printing results, use up to room temperature for at least 3 hours before ...you begin. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until a cartridge needs replacement. Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson...
... printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of other products may dry out. 1. Replacing Ink Cartridges 33 If an ink cartridge is low or expended, you see a message on the NX400 Series. 2. For best printing results, use up to room temperature for at least 3 hours before ...you begin. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until a cartridge needs replacement. Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson...
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...take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it up. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6. Dispose of children. 5. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it gently four or five times. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Before you open the cartridge cover...package. 3. Then remove the cartridge from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 34 Maintaining Your All-in-One If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Squeeze the tab on the front of the...
...take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it up. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6. Dispose of children. 5. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it gently four or five times. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Before you open the cartridge cover...package. 3. Then remove the cartridge from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 34 Maintaining Your All-in-One If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Squeeze the tab on the front of the...
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... If you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing and make sure your original again. Replacing Ink Cartridges 35 7. Close the scanner. 10. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Note: If you see a completion ...you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. Press OK to begin charging the ink. Caution: Never turn off the NX400 Series while ink is finished. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Then copy your original is still placed correctly on the display screen, ...
... If you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo, cancel printing and make sure your original again. Replacing Ink Cartridges 35 7. Close the scanner. 10. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Note: If you see a completion ...you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. Press OK to begin charging the ink. Caution: Never turn off the NX400 Series while ink is finished. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Then copy your original is still placed correctly on the display screen, ...
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...the expended ink cartridges (see page 33.) Turn the NX400 Series off, make sure no paper is not resolved, contact Epson for help (see page 38), and turn it on again. Parts inside (see page 40). Turn off and then back on. If the error is jammed inside the NX400 Series are.... A scanner error has occurred. Make sure the card is not resolved, contact Epson for help (see page 40). Please see your documentation. Waste ink pad in the printer is a problem with your documentation. Turn the NX400 Series off the printer and turn it and check the card. Error Indicators 37 ...
...the expended ink cartridges (see page 33.) Turn the NX400 Series off, make sure no paper is not resolved, contact Epson for help (see page 38), and turn it on again. Parts inside (see page 40). Turn off and then back on. If the error is jammed inside the NX400 Series are.... A scanner error has occurred. Make sure the card is not resolved, contact Epson for help (see page 40). Please see your documentation. Waste ink pad in the printer is a problem with your documentation. Turn the NX400 Series off the printer and turn it and check the card. Error Indicators 37 ...
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...problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the NX400 Series is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy ...a support sheet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended and may permanently scratch the surface), or use Epson special paper (see page 7) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on page 31. ■ If you ...
...problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and the NX400 Series is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy ...a support sheet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended and may permanently scratch the surface), or use Epson special paper (see page 7) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on page 31. ■ If you ...
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... Accessories You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus NX400 Series) ■ Product serial number (located on...
... Accessories You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus NX400 Series) ■ Product serial number (located on...
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... after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 42 Notices ■ Unplug the NX400 Series and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. this can dry out the print head and...
... after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 42 Notices ■ Unplug the NX400 Series and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. this can dry out the print head and...
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... is not responsible for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of exchange, Epson will direct you to send your printer to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper...excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. damage, maintenance or service from the Epson authorized service center. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge ...
... is not responsible for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of exchange, Epson will direct you to send your printer to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper...excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. damage, maintenance or service from the Epson authorized service center. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge ...
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Note: Do not connect to install the ink. Start Here Epson Stylus® NX400 Series 1 Unpack (Included for Canada only) If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the NX400 Series 1 Connect the power cable. Canada only: For French speakers, remove stickers from the backing sheet and place over corresponding text on the control panel. 2 Turn on the back. Caution: Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Cartridges are ready to the computer at this time. 2 Press the On button.
Note: Do not connect to install the ink. Start Here Epson Stylus® NX400 Series 1 Unpack (Included for Canada only) If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the NX400 Series 1 Connect the power cable. Canada only: For French speakers, remove stickers from the backing sheet and place over corresponding text on the control panel. 2 Turn on the back. Caution: Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Cartridges are ready to the computer at this time. 2 Press the On button.
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Caution: Do not remove any other seals or the cartridge may leak. 5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color. 6 Press each cartridge. Press down until it clicks. 7 Close the cartridge cover. 3 Install cartridges Note: Do not load paper yet. 1 Lift up the scanner. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 Shake the ink cartridges gently 4 or 5 times, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge down until it clicks. 8 Lower the scanner.
Caution: Do not remove any other seals or the cartridge may leak. 5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color. 6 Press each cartridge. Press down until it clicks. 7 Close the cartridge cover. 3 Install cartridges Note: Do not load paper yet. 1 Lift up the scanner. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 Shake the ink cartridges gently 4 or 5 times, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge down until it clicks. 8 Lower the scanner.