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Epson Stylus® NX420 Series Quick Guide Wireless Network Setup Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintenance Solving Problems
Epson Stylus® NX420 Series Quick Guide Wireless Network Setup Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintenance Solving Problems
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... set up additional computers to print to note it correctly. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Note: If you're having trouble setting up your network password contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to the printer, see the...
... set up additional computers to print to note it correctly. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Note: If you're having trouble setting up your network password contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to the printer, see the...
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When you see this screen, select Set up your printer using a temporary USB connection. 7. 5. 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 Note: If you see this printer for more information on page 10. You can't set up this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next.
When you see this screen, select Set up your printer using a temporary USB connection. 7. 5. 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 Note: If you see this printer for more information on page 10. You can't set up this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next.
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When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Note: If you see a screen like the following, select your network name contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 8 Wireless Network Setup If your network name (SSID) from the list, then click Next. If you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 5. Note: If your network name isn't in the list, select Enter Manually. 4.
When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Note: If you see a screen like the following, select your network name contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 8 Wireless Network Setup If your network name (SSID) from the list, then click Next. If you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 5. Note: If your network name isn't in the list, select Enter Manually. 4.
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..., then repeat step 2. ■ If you see "Setting up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see this screen, use the printer's buttons to start the printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. Continue with the steps in the list, your software. To set up Additional Computers" on and working ...correctly. Setting Up With the Printer Buttons 1. When you still can't find the network name in "Entering Your SSID Manually" on page 13. 10 Wireless Network Setup Follow the on the screen to select the name of your router or access point is turned on page...
..., then repeat step 2. ■ If you see "Setting up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see this screen, use the printer's buttons to start the printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. Continue with the steps in the list, your software. To set up Additional Computers" on and working ...correctly. Setting Up With the Printer Buttons 1. When you still can't find the network name in "Entering Your SSID Manually" on page 13. 10 Wireless Network Setup Follow the on the screen to select the name of your router or access point is turned on page...
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Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to your wireless network, 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. If you see "The printer cannot find or connect to enter it correctly. ■ If your password has...
Note: If the printer still doesn't connect to your wireless network, 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. If you see "The printer cannot find or connect to enter it correctly. ■ If your password has...
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Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. Note: If you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12 Wireless Network Setup When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. 7.
Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. Note: If you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 12 Wireless Network Setup When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue. 7.
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3. 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 Insert the printer software CD. 2. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Setting up Additional Computers 1. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. When you're done entering your network password. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Continue with step 3.
3. 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 Insert the printer software CD. 2. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Setting up Additional Computers 1. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. When you're done entering your network password. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Continue with step 3.
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Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 9. If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to set up, then click Next. 10. Note: If you see a screen like this one, select the printer you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 16 Wireless Network Setup 8. When you would like to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 9. If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to set up, then click Next. 10. Note: If you see a screen like this one, select the printer you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 16 Wireless Network Setup 8. When you would like to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
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... (SSID), see page 45) to reinstall the printer software. 44 Solving Problems Network setup was unable to find or connect to the wireless router or access point ■ Try connecting to the wireless router or access point with your computer or another device to confirm that it is on. Then remove and reinsert the... working correctly. ■ Make sure that the printer is turned on and the green WiFi light on the front of the printer is using your Epson printer. If access restrictions are set on the wireless router or access point.
... (SSID), see page 45) to reinstall the printer software. 44 Solving Problems Network setup was unable to find or connect to the wireless router or access point ■ Try connecting to the wireless router or access point with your computer or another device to confirm that it is on. Then remove and reinsert the... working correctly. ■ Make sure that the printer is turned on and the green WiFi light on the front of the printer is using your Epson printer. If access restrictions are set on the wireless router or access point.
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...slow or the print is cut off and back on the printer's control panel to enter the Setup menu. 2. For details, see the Epson Scan Help. ■ If you need to your network does not assign IP addresses using TCP/IP, make sure the printer's IP address is set the... phone, or large metal objects such as a filing cabinet. If the scan did not complete, lower the resolution. If your wireless router or access point. Cannot print over the network ■ Make sure that your computer's TCP/IP settings are scanning a large document at high resolution, a communication error may occur...
...slow or the print is cut off and back on the printer's control panel to enter the Setup menu. 2. For details, see the Epson Scan Help. ■ If you need to your network does not assign IP addresses using TCP/IP, make sure the printer's IP address is set the... phone, or large metal objects such as a filing cabinet. If the scan did not complete, lower the resolution. If your wireless router or access point. Cannot print over the network ■ Make sure that your computer's TCP/IP settings are scanning a large document at high resolution, a communication error may occur...
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...(WEP key or WPA passphrase) correctly. If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. See below : Network setup was unsuccessful. 2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD. Windows: If you have a USB cable (not included). Temporary ...Epson icon, if necessary. • Make sure you select the right network name. • If your network has security enabled, make sure you don't have this information, contact the person who set up your network. Any problems? If you experience problems during setup, see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. Wireless...
...(WEP key or WPA passphrase) correctly. If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. See below : Network setup was unsuccessful. 2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD. Windows: If you have a USB cable (not included). Temporary ...Epson icon, if necessary. • Make sure you select the right network name. • If your network has security enabled, make sure you don't have this information, contact the person who set up your network. Any problems? If you experience problems during setup, see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. Wireless...