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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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... Problems" on page 44. ■ If this is the first time that you need to set up your wireless network. 1. Wireless Network Setup This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your printer on your wireless network and you have the following information ready and write it correctly. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows... uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to the printer, see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup
... Problems" on page 44. ■ If this is the first time that you need to set up your wireless network. 1. Wireless Network Setup This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your printer on your wireless network and you have the following information ready and write it correctly. Insert the printer software CD. 2. Windows... uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to the printer, see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3. Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Wireless Network Setup
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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 Note: If you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option should I select for the first time, then click Next. 6. You can't set up this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next. When you see this printer for more information on page 10. When you see this screen, select Set up your printer using a temporary USB connection. 7. 5.
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 need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option should I select for the first time, then click Next. 6. You can't set up this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next. When you see this printer for more information on page 10. When you see this screen, select Set up your printer using a temporary USB connection. 7. 5.
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4. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 5. If your network name (SSID) from the list, then click Next. If you see a screen like the following, select your network name contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 8 Wireless Network Setup When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Note: If your network name isn't in the list, select Enter Manually. Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
4. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 5. If your network name (SSID) from the list, then click Next. If you see a screen like the following, select your network name contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly. 8 Wireless Network Setup When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Note: If your network name isn't in the list, select Enter Manually. Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
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...l or r to start the printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press x Start to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2. ■ If you see "Setting up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see this screen, use the printer...instructions on -screen instructions to select the name of your wireless network, then press x Start. Follow the on the screen to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. When installation is turned on page 13. 10 Wireless Network Setup When you still can't find the network name in "...
...l or r to start the printer's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press x Start to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2. ■ If you see "Setting up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see this screen, use the printer...instructions on -screen instructions to select the name of your wireless network, then press x Start. Follow the on the screen to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. When installation is turned on page 13. 10 Wireless Network Setup When you still can't find the network name in "...
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...be sure to enter your network password. 4. Installing for the First Time 11 Follow the on how to enter it correctly. ■ If your wireless network doesn't have been entered incorrectly. Wait while the software is installed. 6. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to finish selecting network settings. Note... entering your network password, click Watch video overview to watch a short video tutorial on -screen instructions to step 10. 3. If your wireless network, see a network setup failed message, the network password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4.
...be sure to enter your network password. 4. Installing for the First Time 11 Follow the on how to enter it correctly. ■ If your wireless network doesn't have been entered incorrectly. Wait while the software is installed. 6. For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to finish selecting network settings. Note... entering your network password, click Watch video overview to watch a short video tutorial on -screen instructions to step 10. 3. If your wireless network, see a network setup failed message, the network password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4.
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7. 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 Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
7. 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 Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 9. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
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Setting up Additional Computers 1. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Continue with step 3. Insert the printer software CD. 2. 3. When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup 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're done entering your network password. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue.
Setting up Additional Computers 1. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Continue with step 3. Insert the printer software CD. 2. 3. When you see this screen, click Install. 14 Wireless Network Setup 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're done entering your network password. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue.
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Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 9. Note: If you would like this one, select the printer you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to set up, then click Next. 10. If you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When you see a screen like to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 16 Wireless Network Setup 8.
Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 9. Note: If you would like this one, select the printer you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to set up, then click Next. 10. If you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When you see a screen like to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network. 16 Wireless Network Setup 8.
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...the router or access point. If your wireless router or access point has wireless security enabled, you 're having trouble using . ■ If the printer doesn't connect to your Epson printer. 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 the...
...the router or access point. If your wireless router or access point has wireless security enabled, you 're having trouble using . ■ If the printer doesn't connect to your Epson printer. 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 the...
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.... Check the Timeout Setting in Mac OS X 10.6, see "Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6" on the printer's control panel to enter the Setup menu. 2. Problems and Solutions 45 The printer does not appear in the Add Printer window (Mac OS X) Make sure the printer driver was interrupted...Status, then press x Start. 4. Cannot find the scanner or start Epson Scan ■ Epson Scan is not available in EPSON Scan Settings. Cannot print over the network ■ Make sure that your wireless router or access point. Press the F Setup button on page 34 for your network. Press the x Start button ...
.... Check the Timeout Setting in Mac OS X 10.6, see "Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6" on the printer's control panel to enter the Setup menu. 2. Problems and Solutions 45 The printer does not appear in the Add Printer window (Mac OS X) Make sure the printer driver was interrupted...Status, then press x Start. 4. Cannot find the scanner or start Epson Scan ■ Epson Scan is not available in EPSON Scan Settings. Cannot print over the network ■ Make sure that your wireless router or access point. Press the F Setup button on page 34 for your network. Press the x Start button ...
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...unsuccessful. 2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD. Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Control panel overview Turn power on each connection method. If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Macintosh®: Double-click the Epson icon, if necessary.... (not included) is recommended for the first installation only. 6 Choose your connection You can connect your printer to your existing network wirelessly or directly to remove the USB cable. After the printer is NOT CONNECTED to the printer. Do not connect the printer to your...
...unsuccessful. 2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD. Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Control panel overview Turn power on each connection method. If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. Macintosh®: Double-click the Epson icon, if necessary.... (not included) is recommended for the first installation only. 6 Choose your connection You can connect your printer to your existing network wirelessly or directly to remove the USB cable. After the printer is NOT CONNECTED to the printer. Do not connect the printer to your...
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.... See your cartridges. Try Epson paper with a USB cable. NX420 Series Ink Cartridges Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Moderate-capacity (For lighter use) Standard-capacity 124 125 124 125 124 125 124 125 Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a ... • If you 're using your number! Genuine Epson Paper Epson offers a wide variety of papers to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Premium Presentation Paper Matte Heavy weight, non-glare card stock for wireless setup, printing, copying, and scanning. when you see error ...
.... See your cartridges. Try Epson paper with a USB cable. NX420 Series Ink Cartridges Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Moderate-capacity (For lighter use) Standard-capacity 124 125 124 125 124 125 124 125 Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a ... • If you 're using your number! Genuine Epson Paper Epson offers a wide variety of papers to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Premium Presentation Paper Matte Heavy weight, non-glare card stock for wireless setup, printing, copying, and scanning. when you see error ...