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... amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the "replace cartridge" signal. See www.epson.com/printspeed for printing. For maximum print life, display all colors have to be installed for details, including complete ISO reports. 1 Some functions, like manual two-sided printing,...CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 class B Indonesia/Thailand Printing: 17.7" x 21.3" x 11.7" Storage: 17.7" x 13.5" x 7.2" Weight: 12.3 lb Epson Stylus NX420 color all rights in indoor display conditions; album permanence based on -demand MicroPiezo® ink jet technology 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Black 6.4 ISO ppm Color...
... amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the "replace cartridge" signal. See www.epson.com/printspeed for printing. For maximum print life, display all colors have to be installed for details, including complete ISO reports. 1 Some functions, like manual two-sided printing,...CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 class B Indonesia/Thailand Printing: 17.7" x 21.3" x 11.7" Storage: 17.7" x 13.5" x 7.2" Weight: 12.3 lb Epson Stylus NX420 color all rights in indoor display conditions; album permanence based on -demand MicroPiezo® ink jet technology 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Black 6.4 ISO ppm Color...
Quick Guide
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Contents Wireless Network Setup 4 Installing for the First Time 4 Setting up Additional Computers 14 Loading Paper 18 Using Special Papers 20 Copying a Document or Photo 22 Placing Originals on the ... 26 Printing With a Macintosh 28 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 31 Scanning a Document or Photo 32 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 32 Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6 34 Restoring and Correcting Photos 35 Maintaining Your Printer 36 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 36 Cleaning...
Contents Wireless Network Setup 4 Installing for the First Time 4 Setting up Additional Computers 14 Loading Paper 18 Using Special Papers 20 Copying a Document or Photo 22 Placing Originals on the ... 26 Printing With a Macintosh 28 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 31 Scanning a Document or Photo 32 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 32 Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6 34 Restoring and Correcting Photos 35 Maintaining Your Printer 36 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 36 Cleaning...
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... space provided below . ■ If your printer is the first time that you need to set up additional computers to print to note it in "Installing for setting up your printer on a wireless network. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows XP: When you see "Setting up your wireless printer,...: If your wireless network. 1. Note: If you're having trouble setting up Additional Computers" on page 14. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup If you see "Network Problems" on page 44. ■ If this is already on your wireless network and you have ...
... space provided below . ■ If your printer is the first time that you need to set up additional computers to print to note it in "Installing for setting up your printer on a wireless network. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows XP: When you see "Setting up your wireless printer,...: If your wireless network. 1. Note: If you're having trouble setting up Additional Computers" on page 14. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup If you see "Network Problems" on page 44. ■ If this is already on your wireless network and you have ...
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Installing for the First Time 5 3. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. When you see this screen, click Install. 4.
Installing for the First Time 5 3. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. When you see this screen, click Install. 4.
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8. When you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on -screen instructions to your computer with "Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you see this screen, connect the printer to continue installing the software. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. Installing for the First Time 7 Wait while the software is installed. 2. Follow any on page 10. Do one of the following: ■ If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with a USB cable. 3.
8. When you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on -screen instructions to your computer with "Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you see this screen, connect the printer to continue installing the software. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. Installing for the First Time 7 Wait while the software is installed. 2. Follow any on page 10. Do one of the following: ■ If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with a USB cable. 3.
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If you see a screen like the following, enter your printer for the First Time 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your security key contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 7. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your security key or passphrase, then click Next. Note: If your computer. 9. 6. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. Installing for the network. 8.
If you see a screen like the following, enter your printer for the First Time 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your security key contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 7. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your security key or passphrase, then click Next. Note: If your computer. 9. 6. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. Installing for the network. 8.
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... name. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press x Start to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. When installation is complete, remove the CD. When you still can't find the network name in "Entering Your SSID Manually" on and working correctly. 10. Press l... or r to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2. ■ If you see this screen, use the printer's buttons to the NX420 Series, see "Setting up additional computers to print to select the name of your router or access point is turned on page 13. 10 Wireless...
... name. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press x Start to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. When installation is complete, remove the CD. When you still can't find the network name in "Entering Your SSID Manually" on and working correctly. 10. Press l... or r to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2. ■ If you see this screen, use the printer's buttons to the NX420 Series, see "Setting up additional computers to print to select the name of your router or access point is turned on page 13. 10 Wireless...
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... the printer's buttons to enter your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to your network password. 4. Wait while the software is installed. 6. Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to enter it correctly. Note: If you see a network setup failed message, the network... password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to finish selecting network settings. Installing for the First Time 11 3. When you 're having trouble entering your network password, click Watch video overview to watch a short video...
... the printer's buttons to enter your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to your network password. 4. Wait while the software is installed. 6. Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to enter it correctly. Note: If you see a network setup failed message, the network... password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to finish selecting network settings. Installing for the First Time 11 3. When you 're having trouble entering your network password, click Watch video overview to watch a short video...
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When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Note: If you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12 Wireless Network Setup Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. 7.
When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Note: If you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12 Wireless Network Setup Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. 7.
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...until you see "Setting up Additional Computers" on the printer's control panel, press l or r to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. 2. Installing for the First Time 13 Follow the instructions on the printer's control panel to enter your network doesn't broadcast it's name (SSID), follow the steps... in this section to install the rest of your software. Entering Your SSID Manually If your network name. Be sure to enter uppercase letters (ABC) or lowercase letters...
...until you see "Setting up Additional Computers" on the printer's control panel, press l or r to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. 2. Installing for the First Time 13 Follow the instructions on the printer's control panel to enter your network doesn't broadcast it's name (SSID), follow the steps... in this section to install the rest of your software. Entering Your SSID Manually If your network name. Be sure to enter uppercase letters (ABC) or lowercase letters...
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3. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Windows XP: When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3 on page 11 to enter your network name, press x Start. 4. When you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Setting up Additional Computers 1. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you 're done entering your network password. Continue with step 3. When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup
3. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Windows XP: When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3 on page 11 to enter your network name, press x Start. 4. When you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Setting up Additional Computers 1. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you 're done entering your network password. Continue with step 3. When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup
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4. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. Setting up Additional Computers 15 Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7.
4. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12. Setting up Additional Computers 15 Wait while the software is already on my wireless network, then click Next. 6. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5. When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7.
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Follow the instructions on the screen to install the rest of your software. 11. Setting up Additional Computers 17 When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12. When installation is complete, remove the CD.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the rest of your software. 11. Setting up Additional Computers 17 When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12. When installation is complete, remove the CD.
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... Print. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to open your computer as described on 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 your Epson printer's software (see the online User's Guide. Printing...
... Print. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to open your computer as described on 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 your Epson printer's software (see the online User's Guide. Printing...
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... from the first cartridges is expended, you have been exposed to room temperature for priming the printer. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them to warm up a cartridge within six months of other products may dry out. 1. Turn on . ...a small amount of use of opening the package, and before you are vacuum packed to print. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you must install new cartridges immediately after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on your print quality and could result in a cool, dark place.
... from the first cartridges is expended, you have been exposed to room temperature for priming the printer. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them to warm up a cartridge within six months of other products may dry out. 1. Turn on . ...a small amount of use of opening the package, and before you are vacuum packed to print. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you must install new cartridges immediately after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on your print quality and could result in a cool, dark place.
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...48). Error Indicators 43 Paper is open. The cartridge cover is jammed. No memory card is not installed correctly. The memory card is not installed correctly or there is not resolved, contact Epson for help (see page 46). If you 're printing from does not match the photos on all... the installed cartridges, then press the x Start button to proceed. The index sheet you just replaced a cartridge ...
...48). Error Indicators 43 Paper is open. The cartridge cover is jammed. No memory card is not installed correctly. The memory card is not installed correctly or there is not resolved, contact Epson for help (see page 46). If you 're printing from does not match the photos on all... the installed cartridges, then press the x Start button to proceed. The index sheet you just replaced a cartridge ...
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...complete, lower the resolution. Print a Network Status Sheet 1. For details, see the Epson Scan Help. ■ If you need to set correctly for scanning instructions. ■ If network communication was installed correctly and that the printer is turned on and the green WiFi light on the front... of the printer is on. ■ When using DHCP, you are configured correctly. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn the printer off ...
...complete, lower the resolution. Print a Network Status Sheet 1. For details, see the Epson Scan Help. ■ If you need to set correctly for scanning instructions. ■ If network communication was installed correctly and that the printer is turned on and the green WiFi light on the front... of the printer is on. ■ When using DHCP, you are configured correctly. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn the printer off ...
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...use, protect the ink supply area from staining items that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 50 Notices otherwise ink may be ink remaining around the printer....; Use only a dry, soft cloth to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can cause leakage. ■ Do not put your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. ■ Do not shake ...
...use, protect the ink supply area from staining items that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 50 Notices otherwise ink may be ink remaining around the printer....; Use only a dry, soft cloth to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can cause leakage. ■ Do not put your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. ■ Do not shake ...
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...is the responsibility of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. It is no guarantee that to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC for this ... one or more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Notices 51 If this equipment. WARNING The connection of the user to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users This Class B ...
...is the responsibility of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. It is no guarantee that to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC for this ... one or more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Notices 51 If this equipment. WARNING The connection of the user to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users This Class B ...
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An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to other locations will be covered under this warranty. Possessions). When warranty service involves the exchange of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by this limited warranty statement, if purchased...its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this product for warranty repair instructions and return ...
An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to other locations will be covered under this warranty. Possessions). When warranty service involves the exchange of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by this limited warranty statement, if purchased...its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this product for warranty repair instructions and return ...