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...: 17.7" x 13.5" x 7.2" Weight: 12.3 lb Epson Stylus NX420 color all-in-one, instruction booklets, CD-ROM with ISO/IEC 24734. For print quality, part of the ink from the included cartridges is a registered logomark and Better Products for printer startup and a variable amount of Epson America, Inc. eco.epson.com Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...
...: 17.7" x 13.5" x 7.2" Weight: 12.3 lb Epson Stylus NX420 color all-in-one, instruction booklets, CD-ROM with ISO/IEC 24734. For print quality, part of the ink from the included cartridges is a registered logomark and Better Products for printer startup and a variable amount of Epson America, Inc. eco.epson.com Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...
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... 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 the Print Head 37 Checking Ink Levels 38 Purchasing...
... 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 the Print Head 37 Checking Ink Levels 38 Purchasing...
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...Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Insert the printer software CD. 2. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Note: If you're having trouble setting up your wireless printer, see "... your wireless network and you see "Setting up your network password contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to the printer, see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®: If you need to set up Additional Computers...
...Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Insert the printer software CD. 2. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Note: If you're having trouble setting up your wireless printer, see "... your wireless network and you see "Setting up your network password contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to the printer, see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®: If you need to set up Additional Computers...
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For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on the setup methods. 6 Wireless Network Setup 5. When you see this screen, select Set up your printer using a temporary USB connection. 7. You can't set up this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next. Note: If you see this printer for more information on page 10. When you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option should I select for the first time, then click Next. 6.
For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on the setup methods. 6 Wireless Network Setup 5. When you see this screen, select Set up your printer using a temporary USB connection. 7. You can't set up this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next. Note: If you see this printer for more information on page 10. When you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option should I select for the first time, then click Next. 6.
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8. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. 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 "Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you see this screen, connect the printer to continue installing the software. Installing for the First Time 7 When you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on -screen instructions to your computer with a USB cable. 3.
8. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 1. 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 "Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you see this screen, connect the printer to continue installing the software. Installing for the First Time 7 When you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with "Setting Up With the Printer Buttons" on -screen instructions to your computer with a USB cable. 3.
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Installing for the network. 8. Note: If your printer for the First Time 9 Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your security key contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 7. If you see a screen like the following, enter your computer. 9. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your security key or passphrase, then click Next. 6.
Installing for the network. 8. Note: If your printer for the First Time 9 Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your security key contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 7. If you see a screen like the following, enter your computer. 9. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your security key or passphrase, then click Next. 6.
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Setting Up With the Printer Buttons 1. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press x Start to select Setup Wizard, then repeat..., your wireless router or access point is turned on page 14. To set up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see this screen, use the printer's buttons to install the rest of your software. If your network name isn't listed, try the following: ■..." on -screen instructions to select the name of your wireless network, then press x Start. Press l or r to start the printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. 10.
Setting Up With the Printer Buttons 1. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press x Start to select Setup Wizard, then repeat..., your wireless router or access point is turned on page 14. To set up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see this screen, use the printer's buttons to install the rest of your software. If your network name isn't listed, try the following: ■..." on -screen instructions to select the name of your wireless network, then press x Start. Press l or r to start the printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. 10.
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...re having trouble entering your network password, click Watch video overview to watch a short video tutorial on how to enter your wireless network, see "The printer cannot find or connect to the wireless router or access point" on -screen instructions to enter it correctly. Note: If the... the First Time 11 Note: If you see this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to your network password. 4. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to step 10. When you see a network setup failed ...
...re having trouble entering your network password, click Watch video overview to watch a short video tutorial on how to enter your wireless network, see "The printer cannot find or connect to the wireless router or access point" on -screen instructions to enter it correctly. Note: If the... the First Time 11 Note: If you see this screen, do one of the following: ■ If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer's buttons to your network password. 4. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to step 10. When you see a network setup failed ...
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7. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. 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 Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8.
7. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. 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 Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8.
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Follow the instructions on the printer's control panel, press l or r to install the rest of your software. Entering Your SSID Manually If your network name. From the Select SSID screen on ... letters (ABC), lowercase letters (abc), or numbers and special characters (123). ■ Press + or - until you see "Setting up additional computers to print to the printer, see the character you want. ■ Press r to move to the next character. ■ Press l to enter your network doesn't broadcast it manually. 1. When installation...
Follow the instructions on the printer's control panel, press l or r to install the rest of your software. Entering Your SSID Manually If your network name. From the Select SSID screen on ... letters (ABC), lowercase letters (abc), or numbers and special characters (123). ■ Press + or - until you see "Setting up additional computers to print to the printer, see the character you want. ■ Press r to move to the next character. ■ Press l to enter your network doesn't broadcast it manually. 1. When installation...
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Setting up Additional Computers 1. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows XP: 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 this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup Continue with step 3. When you're done entering your network password. 3.
Setting up Additional Computers 1. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows XP: 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 this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup Continue with step 3. When you're done entering your network password. 3.
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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. 4. When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5.
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. 4. When you see this screen, select This printer is installed. 7. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next. 5.
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Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 9. If you see a screen like this one, select the printer you would like to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 16 Wireless Network Setup When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. 8. Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to set up, then click Next. 10.
Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 9. If you see a screen like this one, select the printer you would like to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 16 Wireless Network Setup When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. 8. Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to set up, then click Next. 10.
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See your printer. Note: Don't load paper with the glossy or printable side face up to use one sheet at a time. However, for the best results, you'll ... top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, don't load it sideways. The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your online User's Guide for more information. Note: For instructions on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printout looks. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it . For...
See your printer. Note: Don't load paper with the glossy or printable side face up to use one sheet at a time. However, for the best results, you'll ... top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, don't load it sideways. The type of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your online User's Guide for more information. Note: For instructions on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printout looks. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it . For...
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...-click the name of its slot. Insert your digital camera's memory card; Now you can view your photos on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos pre-selected in all the way. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off your camera (DPOF™ or...: Do not force the card into the memory card slot and you're ready to print. it into the slot; Printing From a Memory Card Your Epson printer lets you print photos directly from your desktop into the trash, then remove the card. you may lose data on . 2. The memory card access light...
...-click the name of its slot. Insert your digital camera's memory card; Now you can view your photos on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos pre-selected in all the way. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off your camera (DPOF™ or...: Do not force the card into the memory card slot and you're ready to print. it into the slot; Printing From a Memory Card Your Epson printer lets you print photos directly from your desktop into the trash, then remove the card. you may lose data on . 2. The memory card access light...
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... 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. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Then click Preferences or Properties on printing, see page 42 for instructions). Printing .... For detailed instructions on the next screen.) 26 Printing From Your Computer Before you start, make sure you see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet.
... 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. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Then click Preferences or Properties on printing, see page 42 for instructions). Printing .... For detailed instructions on the next screen.) 26 Printing From Your Computer Before you start, make sure you see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet.
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...steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.4, see your print job. Note: If you're printing from Mac OS X 10.5 to expand 4. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Click OK or Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. 28 Printing From Your Computer Select your... Epson printer Click to 10.6. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. 8. This window appears and shows the progress of your online User's Guide for printing instructions. 1....
...steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.4, see your print job. Note: If you're printing from Mac OS X 10.5 to expand 4. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Click OK or Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. 28 Printing From Your Computer Select your... Epson printer Click to 10.6. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. 8. This window appears and shows the progress of your online User's Guide for printing instructions. 1....
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... Paper Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope Selecting the Correct Paper Type 31 This tells your print job, click the printer icon in your printer software. 10. To monitor your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing...
... Paper Semi-Gloss Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope Selecting the Correct Paper Type 31 This tells your print job, click the printer icon in your printer software. 10. To monitor your Epson printer what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing...
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...computer name, then press x Start. 6. Do one of the following : ■ If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, press x Start to begin scanning. Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 Once your application. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select...scan original documents and photos and save them as Adobe® Photoshop®. Note: For Mac OS X 10.6, see its icon in your Epson printer. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in the front right corner, as an attachment in Windows Explorer ...
...computer name, then press x Start. 6. Do one of the following : ■ If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, press x Start to begin scanning. Scanning With Epson Scan Software 33 Once your application. Then open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select...scan original documents and photos and save them as Adobe® Photoshop®. Note: For Mac OS X 10.6, see its icon in your Epson printer. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in the front right corner, as an attachment in Windows Explorer ...
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...check the print head nozzles. 1. If there are no gaps, press y Stop/Clear Settings to clean the print head (see page 37). 36 Maintaining Your Printer If there are gaps in one or more of the cover or use only a soft, non-abrasive microfiber-type cloth. If you need cleaning 5. To...is faint, press x Start to finish. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are clean Nozzles need to see your printer looking like new, don't place anything on the printer's control panel. 3. Nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged...
...check the print head nozzles. 1. If there are no gaps, press y Stop/Clear Settings to clean the print head (see page 37). 36 Maintaining Your Printer If there are gaps in one or more of the cover or use only a soft, non-abrasive microfiber-type cloth. If you need cleaning 5. To...is faint, press x Start to finish. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are clean Nozzles need to see your printer looking like new, don't place anything on the printer's control panel. 3. Nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged...