Epson Stylus NX430
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1. Help Automatically orients your photos based on detected faces and other features If your photo is not oriented correctly turn off Auto Photo Orientation and try again Note For more information see the online User s Guide You can also click Help on the Epson Scan screen for information about all the available settings Scanning with Mac OS X 10 6 15 Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges To align the print head if necessary see your online Users Guide Caution To keep your printer looking like new don t place anything on top of the cover or use it as a writing surface If you need to clean the cover use only a soft non abrasive microfiber type cloth Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the ink cartridges Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles 1 Load letter or A4 size paper in the sheet feeder S Press ff if necessary and select I Setup on the printers control panel 3 Use the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press OK then select Nozzle Check and press OK Press to print the nozzle check pattern 5 Check the pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines Noz2. Note For quick access to the most common settings click the Shortcuts tab and select one of the presets You can create your own presets by clicking the Save Settings button on the Advanced tab 4 Ifyou want to reduce or enlarge your printout or print double sided click the Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary 5 For more printing options click the Advanced tab Note For more information about print settings click Help or see your online User s Guide 6 Click OK to save your settings 7 Click OK or Print to start printing A window appears and shows the progress of your print job 10 Printing in Windows Printing With Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10 5 to 10 6 If you re printing from Mac OS X 10 4 see your online User s Guide for printing instructions 1 Open the File menu and select Print 2 Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting r Select your Epson printer Printer EPSON Epson Stylus NX430 E fv I Click to expand Presets Standard Hj 2 LPDFv Preview Cancel Click the arrow to expand the Print window if necessary 4 Select basic copy and page settings For borderless printing choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder Borderless option Note If the setting you want isn t shown for example Scale check for it in your application before printing Or check for it in the settings for y
3. E Fax 4 Status Location Comment Page Range 9 Al Select your Epson D printer Click here to open Preferences Find Printer Print to file Number of copies 1 11 22 33 Cancel your printer software 2 Make sure your Epson printer is selected then click the Preferences or Properties button If you see a Setup Printer or Options button click it Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen Printing From Your Computer 9 On the Main tab select the basic print settings Make sure you choose the correct paper Type and Size settings for the paper you are using see page 12 for details Select the type o document you re printing choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures EPSON NX430 JY Shortcuts Main Ir Advanced Page Layout 7 Maintenance uality Option 5 Draft Text Text amp image Photo 5 Best Photo Select your T Paper Options Print Options paper Fix Photo E Fix RedEye E km Select you r Type Plain Paper Bright White Paper E Reverse Order Size Letter 8 1 2 x 11in E Print Preview paper Size El Black Grayscale Borders Bo E Quiet Mode Ink Levels Orientation E Select your U 1 Biandacpe document Orientation V Show this screen first Reset Defaults Online Support Cancel Help
4. shock Do not use the cord with any other equipment Place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Avoid plugging the product into an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air conditioning system that regularly switches on and off or on an outlet controlled by a wall switch or timer Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed Place it to avoid abrasions cuts fraying crimping and kinking Do not place objects on top of it and do not allow it to be stepped on or run over Be careful to keep the cord straight at each end If you use an extension cord with the product make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Always turn off the product using the power button and wait until the power light stops flashing before unplugging the product or cutting off power to the electrical outlet If you won t be using the product for a long period unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Place the product on a flat stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle Make sure the back of the product is at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall Allow space behind the printer for the cables and sp
5. warranty period please call the Epson Connection at 562 276 4382 U S or 905 709 3839 Canada for warranty repair instructions and return authorization An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service If service is needed Epson will at its option exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit Epson will ship a replacement printer to you freight prepaid so long as you use an address in the United States Canada or Puerto Rico Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five 5 working days of receipt of the replacement Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one If Epson authorizes repair instead of exchange Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be repaired and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the printer or a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement Declaration of Conformity 29 printer part may new or refurbished to the Epson standard of q
6. a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time Remove sheets from the output tray so not too many collect at a time Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in your printer software see page 12 For the best print quality use Epson special paper see page 4 and genuine Epson ink cartridges see page 18 If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they are too faint you may need to clean the print head see page 17 This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly Run a nozzle check as described on page 16 to see if the print head needs cleaning Clean the print head as described on page 17 Problems and Solutions 23 Ifyou notice jagged vertical lines you may need to align the print head See your online Users Guide for instructions The ink cartridges may be low on ink Check your cartridge status see page 17 and replace cartridges if necessary see page 19 Ifa dotted line appears in the image clean the document table glass with a soft dry lint free cloth paper towels are not recommended and may permanently scratch the surface or use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth if necessary Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass Where to Get Help Internet Support Visit Epson support website at epson com support U S or epson ca support Canada and select your produ
7. Epson Stylus NX430 Small in O0ne Quick Guide Your Epson Stylus 8 cose ci maet p s ce M AR d 2 Usirig Special Papers css tpm TUE EE EROR y E d 4 Copying a Document or Photo 6 Printing From a Memory Cardd se iera ee 7 Scanning a Document or Photo eee 13 Maintaining Your Printer vex mee Ease qu FU qs 16 Solving Problems ss a DEI detiene 21 moe MN 25 EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION Your Epson Stylus 430 After you set up your Epson Stylus NX430 see the Start Here sheet turn to this Quick Guide and your online User s Guide for instructions on using your product Features Where to find information Print photos without a computer See page 7 for instructions Crop photos and print in various layouts See the online User s Guide for instructions directly from your camera s memory card Get high quality copies with one touch See page 6 for instructions Restore faded colors in old photos as you copy See the online User s Guide for instructions Share the product on your wireless network See the Start Here sheet and the online User s Guide Individual ink cartridges available in different See page 18 for instructions sizes and colors Wireless printing from mobile devices with See www epson com connect Epson Connect Using the C
8. ace above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity shocks or vibrations or dust Do not place or store the product outdoors Do not place the product near excessive heat sources or in direct sunlight Leave enough room around the product for sufficient ventilation Do not block or cover openings in the case or insert objects through the slots in the product Keep the product away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Notices 25 26 When connecting the printer to computer or other device with a cable ensure the correct orientation of the connectors Each connector has only one correct orientation Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable Do not touch the flat white cable inside the product Do not move the print head by hand this may damage the product Do not spill liquid on the product or use the product with wet hands Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the product Doing so may cause fire Except as specifically explained in your documentation do not attempt to service the product yourself Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the followin
9. al Computers We Epson America Inc Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 92 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Multifunction printer Model C461A Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement if purchased and operated only in the United States Canada or Puerto Rico will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your Epson printer prove defective during the
10. ct for solutions to common problems You can download drivers and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support please have the following information ready Product name Epson Stylus NX430 Product serial number located on the back of the product and under the scanner Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem Then call U S 562 276 4382 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 to PM Saturday E Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice Toll or long distance charges may apply Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www epson com ink3 U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest one call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 24 Where to Get Help Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product read and follow these safety instructions Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Use only the type of power source indicated on the product label Use only the power cord that comes with the product Use of another cord may cause fires or
11. does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 28 FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Person
12. e Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy pson Premium Photo Paper Semi gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure amp Flyer Paper Matte Double sided Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelopes Envelope 12 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Scanning a Document Photo You can use your product to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer The Scan function lets you scan quickly using preselected settings or you can use the Epson Scan software to access more advanced features For example you can use Epson Scan to restore faded colors in old photos see page 15 Note For detailed scanning instructions see the online User s Guide Quick Scanning From the Control Panel Use the Scan function to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer You can even scan a photo and have it automatically included in an email message Note For Mac OS X 10 6 see Scanning with Mac OS X 10 6 on page 15 1 Raise the document cover and place your original facedown on the glass in the front right corner as shown on page 6 2 Close the cover gently so you d
13. et of paper or copy memory card files between your Epson product and a computer See the online User s Guide for instructions and a list of compatible memory cards Inserting the Card 1 sure your product is turned on 2 Insert your card as shown 2 Caution Do not force the card into the slot it won t go in all the r d FS way lt gt lt S The memory card access light flashes then stays lit Now you can view your photos on the LCD screen and print them see page 8 access light Removing the Card After you finish printing your photos follow these steps to remove the card 1 Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing Caution Do not remove the card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing you may lose data on the card 2 Ifthe product is connected to your computer with a USB cable do one of the following before removing the memory card or turning off the product Windows Right click the name of your card removable disk in Computer My Computer or Windows Explorer and select Eject Mac OS X Drag the _ removable disk icon from your desktop into the trash then remove the card 3 Pull the card straight out of its slot Printing From a Memory Card 7 Printing Photos From the LCD Screen You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen 1 Load several sheets of 4 x 6 inch 102 152 m
14. g conditions if the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the product if the product has been dropped or the case damaged if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord or consult a qualified electrician If there are fuses in the plug make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating Leave the ink cartridges installed Removing cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the product from printing Before transporting the product make sure that the print head is in the home far right position and the ink cartridges are in place When storing or transporting the product do not tilt it stand it on its side or turn it upside down otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges To avoid adversely affecting the operation of the following equipment and causing an accident do not use the product near medical equipment in a medical facility within 8 7 inches 22 cm of a cardiac pacemaker near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing originals Do not lift up the scanner section while the product is copying printing or scanning Wi Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the document cover Touchpad Safety Ins
15. g the print head again If quality does not improve one of the ink cartridges may need to be replaced If that doesn t help contact Epson as described on page 24 If you do not use your Epson printer often it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality Checking Ink Levels If an ink cartridge is expended you see a message on your printer s LCD screen You need to replace the following ink Note Printing stops when an ink cartridge is expended If a EHE X z Cartridges color cartridge is expended you may be able to continue BK 24 126 printing temporarily with black ink see the online User s Guide for more information If the black cartridge is OK Proceed expended you must replace it to continue printing You can check ink cartridge levels by pressing if necessary and selecting Setup then pressing OK The ink levels displayed are approximate Cleaning the Print Head 17 A window may also appear on your computer screen when you try to print when ink is low This window can optionally display ink offers and other updates from Epson Note To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson see the instructions in your online User s Guide Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from Epson Supplies Central at www epson com ink3 U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales You can also purchase suppl
16. her than by an Epson Authorized Servicer If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced you will be held responsible for the costs incurred THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction T
17. how this dialog box before next scan You can change the scan mode in the Mode list box Heb at the top right of the window 14 Scanning With Epson Scan Software Scanning with Mac OS 10 6 You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your computer 1 Open an image editing application such as Image Capture select your Epson product if necessary then click the Scan button to preview your image 2 Ifyou would like to select scan settings such as Color Restoration and file save settings click Show Details 3 Click the Scan button to begin scanning Your image is saved to the folder selected in the Scan To pop up menu Restoring and Correcting Photos You can automatically transform a faded dusty or badly exposed color photo into one with true to life color and sharpness as you scan Use the Color Restoration and Dust Removal options in Epson Scan s Full Auto Mode In Home and Professional Mode you can also select Backlight Correction to remove shadows from images with too much background light Full Auto Mode Click the Customize button click Dust Removal and or Color Restoration click OK and click Scan Customize Specify document type for Full Auto Mode Photograph Document Film E Specify resolution for Full Auto Mode 300 300 v Dust Removal v Color Restoration Auto Photo Orientation File Save Settings
18. ies from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest one call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges Ink color Moderate capacity High capacity Black 124 126 Cyan 124 126 Magenta 124 126 Yellow 124 126 Note We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage Yields vary considerably based on images printed print settings paper type frequency of use and temperature For print quality a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the replace cartridge indicator comes on Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer For best printing results use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package and before the expiration date on the cartridge box Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place If cartridges have been exposed to cold temperatures allow them to warm up to room temperature for at least 3 hours before using them 18 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones Caution Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink Cartridges are vacuum packed t
19. ity papers making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos presentations and creative projects You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www epson com ink3 U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest one call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Part Sheet Paper type Size number count Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches 102 x 152 mm 5042181 60 Glossy 5042174 100 5 x 7 inches 127 x 178 mm 5041945 20 8 x 10 inches 203 x 254 5041946 20 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5042182 25 216 x 279 mm 5042175 50 Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 x 6 inches 102 x 152 mm 5041808 40 5041727 100 5 x 7 inches 127 x 178 mm 5041464 20 8 x 10 inches 203 x 254 mm S041465 20 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5042183 25 216 x 279 mm 5041667 50 Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi 4 x 6 inches 102 x 152 mm 5041982 40 gloss Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041331 20 216 x 279 mm Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 x 6 inches 102 x 152 mm 5041809 50 5042038 100 Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041141 20 216 x 279 5041649 50 5041271 100 Epson Bright White Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041586 500 216 x 279 mml Epson Brochure amp Flyer Paper Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5042384 150 Double sided 216 x 279 mml Epson Ultra Pre
20. m Epson photo paper various types available see page 4 2 Press ff if necessary then select Print photos and press OK If you want to print multiple photos on one sheet of paper select Photo Layout Sheet T Settings Press or to scroll through your photos and display one that you want to print Press or to select the number of copies you want of that photo Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select more photos MV os e To select settings press a Select Photos Display Options Print Settings Crop Zoom DR Proceed 7 Select the setting you want to change then press OK and change settings as necessary You can select the following Select Photos to view and select photos by date Display Options to view 9 small thumbnail images on the LCD screen Print Settings to change paper size type borders or fix red eye Crop Zoom to zoom your photo and crop the printed image For more information on these features see your online Users Guide 8 When youre ready to print press To cancel printing press 8 Printing Photos From the LCD Screen Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or Mac computer For detailed instructions on printing see the online Users Guide Printing in Windows 1 Select the print command in your application You see a window like this one Print s General Select Printer
21. m the bottom of the ink cartridge Caution Do not remove any other labels or seals or ink may leak 7 Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place 8 Lower the scanner 9 Press OK to begin charging the ink This takes about 2 minutes When you see a completion message on the LCD screen ink charging is finished Caution Never turn off the your Epson printer while ink is charging or you ll waste ink If you see an ink replacement message on the LCD screen press OK and press down all the cartridges securely Then press OK again Note you replaced a cartridge while copying a document or photo cancel printing and make sure your original is still placed correctly on the document table Then copy your original again If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge 20 Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Problems If you have a problem with your product check the messages on the LCD screen to diagnose the cause You can also check Problems and Solutions below for basic troubleshooting suggestions or see your online User s Guide for more detailed help Note Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and se
22. mium Presentation Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041341 50 Paper Matte 216 x 279 mml Epson Premium Presentation Paper 8 x 10 inches 203 x 254 mm 5041467 50 Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches S041257 50 216 x 279 mm 5042180 100 4 Using Special Papers Part Sheet Paper type Size number count Epson Premium Presentation Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041568 50 Matte Double sided 216 x 279 mm Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041062 100 216 x 279 mm Legal 8 5 x 14 inches 5041067 100 216 x 356 mm Epson Photo Quality Self adhesive A4 8 3 x 11 7 inches 5041106 10 Sheets 210 x 297 mm Epson Cool Peel Transfer Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 5041153 10 216 x 279 mm Note Media availability varies by country For detailed paper loading instructions see the Start Here sheet online Users Guide For best results Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading Do not use paper with binder holes Load paper against the right edge guide and behind the tab with the glossy or printable side faceup Load letterhead or pre printed paper top edge first Always load paper short edge first and make sure the left edge guide is against the paper as shown See your online Users Guide for more information Using Special Papers 5 Copying Document or Photo Follow
23. o find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you visit our website at http www epson com To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you visit http www epson com support You can also write to Epson America Inc PO Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 30 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation In addi
24. o maintain reliability Note Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out 1 2 Turn on your printer If an ink cartridge is expended you see a message on the A LCD screen Note which cartridges need to be replaced You need to replace the following ink cartridge s and press OK lt Ink Cartridges gt If a cartridge is expended you must replace it to be able to 124 126 print If a cartridge is low you can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement OK Proceed If you re replacing a cartridge before you see a message on the LCD screen press ff if necessary and select I Setup Select Maintenance then select Ink Cartridge Replacement and press OK Lift up the scanner Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it up Dispose of it carefully Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it Warning If ink gets on your skin wash it off with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water If it gets in your mouth spit it out and see a doctor right away Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 5 Before you open new cartridge package shake it gently four or five times Then remove the cartridge from the package Caution Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge This can damage the ink cartridge 6 Remove the yellow tape fro
25. on t move the original Press ff if necessary and select 9 Scan 4 Press 4 or P to select one of the following options Scan to Memory Card lets you scan and save the image on a memory card You can select the file format quality and other settings Scan to PC automatically creates a JPG image and saves it to your computer ideal for scanning photos Scan PC PDF automatically creates a PDF file and saves it to your computer ideal for scanning documents Scan to PC Email automatically scans a photo resizes it launches your email application and attaches a JPG image to a new outgoing message This works with MAPI type email such as Microsoft Outlook Windows Live Mail Mac Mail and Entourage but not web based email such as Gmail To PC WSD lets you manage wireless scanning in Windows 7 or Windows Vista English only Scanning a Document or Photo 13 5 Do one of the following If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable press to select USB Connection If your printer is connected to a wireless network select your computer name then press Once your image is scanned you see its icon in Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder or as an attachment in your email application depending on the option you selected Scanning With Epson Scan Software You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your computer using the Epson Scan sof
26. ontrol Panel The control panel is adjustable Squeeze the release bar underneath to raise or lower it as shown Caution The touchpad responds only to direct finger touch Make sure you press the touchpad gently with the tip of your finger and do not use any objects such as a pencil pen Note To turn off the beep heard when you press a button select I Setup gt Printer Setup Sound Off 2 Your Epson Stylus NX430 The control panel makes it easy to use all the features of your product To save energy the control panel goes dark after several minutes of inactivity Press any button to wake it up LCD Arrow buttons and OK button screen Power button 4 Stop button OK gt WiFi light aaro Home button Back button Start button Here s how the buttons and light work Button Description 0 Turn the product on or off Green light indicates that the product is connected to your wireless network th Return to the Home screen Select a photo to print or increase the number of copies Decrease the number of copies Q Stop the current operation or reset settings 4 Access more options or display more photos V OK Confirm your selection 5 Cancel the current operation and return to the previous screen Start printing copying or scanning Using the Control Panel 3 Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high qual
27. our application at the bottom of this window Printer EPSON Epson Stylus NX430 F 4 Presets Standard Copies 1 M Collated Pages All endis Copy and QFrom 1 to 1 page settings Paper Size US Letter 99 8 50 by 11 00 inches Orientation Te TextEdit 22 il Print header and footer Application settings Printing With 11 5 Choose Print Settings from the pop up menu and select the following print settings Choose Print Settings Print Settings Select your Media Type Media Type Plain Paper F Bright White Paper I Print Quality Normal H4 see below Select higher quality or C Grayscale Mirror Image faster printing if available 6 Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop up menu See the online User 5 Guide for details 7 Click Print To monitor your print job click the printer icon in the Dock Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type Windows or Media Type Mac OS X setting in your printer software This tells your Epson printer what kind of paper you re using so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly For this paper Select this setting Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self adhesive Sheets Epson Cool Peel Transfer paper Plain Paper Bright Whit
28. ration If you remove an ink cartridge for later use protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the product Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port making covers or plugs unnecessary but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area Use an ink cartridge before the date printed on its package Do not dismantle an ink cartridge This could damage the print head Store ink cartridges in a cool dark place After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward Do not store cartridges upside down Important Safety Instructions 27 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment
29. see Scanning with Mac OS X 10 6 on page 15 for scanning instructions If you cannot scan from the product s control panel make sure you restarted your computer after installing the product software Make sure Epson Event Manager is not being blocked by your firewall or security software Try turning off the firewall If you are scanning a large document at high resolution a communication error may occur If the scan did not complete lower the resolution If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan exit Epson Scan and restart it after a few seconds If Epson Scan cannot restart turn the printer off and back on and then try restarting Epson Scan Check the Timeout Setting in EPSON Scan Settings For details see the Epson Scan Help Make sure Epson Event Manager is set up to communicate with your product Print a Network Status Sheet 1 2 3 Press ff if necessary and select Setup Select Wi Fi Settings then select Confirm Wi Fi Settings Press then press again to print a network status sheet Printing and Copying Problems Make sure your original is positioned in the front right corner of the glass If the edges are cropped move your original away from the edges slightly Make sure your paper is loaded short edge first and is positioned against the right side with the edge guide against its left side Don t load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide Make sure the paper
30. size settings are correct for the paper you loaded Printing stops when an ink cartridge is expended If a color cartridge is expended you may be able to continue printing temporarily with black ink see the online User s Guide for more information If the black cartridge is expended you must replace it to continue printing Paper Feeding Problems If paper doesnt feed remove it from the sheet feeder Flip through the stack to separate the sheets a little Then reload the paper against the right side and slide the left edge guide against the paper but not too tightly 22 Problems and Solutions Do not load too many sheets at once See your online User s Guide for more information Do not load paper with holes punched in it If paper is jammed follow these steps 1 Gently pull out jammed paper from the output tray or sheet feeder 2 If paper is stuck inside lift up the scanner remove the jammed paper and torn pieces then lower the scanner 3 Press to resume printing If the error message does not clear turn the printer off and then back on Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the copy or print quality try these solutions Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table glass and your Epson printer is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface Load the paper printable side up usually the whiter brighter or glossy side Make sure your paper isn t damp or curled Use
31. the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the scanner glass and make color or black and white copies You can also restore color in old photos as you copy them see the online User 5 Guide for more information 1 Make sure paper is loaded 2 Raise the document cover and place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the front right corner 3 Close the cover gently so you don t move the original 4 Press ff if necessary then use the arrows to select amp Copy and press OK Note If you want to restore color in an old photo select Copy Restore Photos Then follow the instructions on the LCD screen 5 To print more than 1 copy press or to select the number up to 99 6 Press to select Color or B amp W copies 7 adjust any other settings press V then press OK to select Print Settings Settings 1 Copies e Density ET Layout With Border Reduce Enlarge Actual Size EE Copy 8 Press A or V to select different settings and press gt make adjustments 9 Press to begin copying To cancel copying press 6 Copying a Document or Photo Printing From Memory Card Your product lets you print photos directly from your digital cameras memory card just insert it into the memory card slot and ready to print You can also print in various layouts to include several photos on one she
32. tion to software program rights owned by Seiko Epson Corporation this product also includes open source software Refer to OSS pdf on your Printer Software CD ROM for a list of open source software and software license terms applied to this printer Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product While some countries laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law Trademarks Epson Epson Stylus and Supplies Central are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation Small in One is a trademark and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks This information is subject to change without notice 2011 Epson America Inc 5 11 Copyright Notice 31 412086700 Printed in XXXXXX
33. tructions Use only a dry soft cloth to clean the touchpad Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers If the touchpad is damaged contact Epson If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing see a doctor immediately exterior cover of the touchpad could break if it receives a heavy impact Contact Epson if the panel surface ships or cracks and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children careful when you handle used ink cartridges there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port If ink gets on your skin wash it off with soap and water If it gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water If ink gets in your mouth spit it out and see a doctor right away Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their packages this can cause leakage Do not put your hand inside the product or touch any cartridges during printing Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing a used one Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may prevent the product from printing Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge This may prevent normal ope
34. ttings Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you re having trouble using your Epson product Note If the LCD screen is dark press any button to wake the printer from sleep mode Network Problems Try connecting to the router or access point with your computer or another device to confirm that it is working correctly Try resetting the router turn it off and then on then try to connect to it again Wi Print a Network Status Sheet see page 22 Verify that the network settings are correct and check the signal strength If its poor try moving the product closer to your router or access point Avoid placing it next to a microwave oven 2 4 GHz cordless phone or large metal object such as a filing cabinet Ifyour wireless router doesnt broadcast its network name SSID see your online User Guide for instructions on manually entering your wireless network name If your wireless router has security enabled make sure you entered the WEP key WPA passphrase correctly E When using TCP IP make sure your networks DHCP option is enabled your router manufacturer will be able to assist you with this setting Remove and reinsert the CD to reinstall your product software Disable the firewall temporarily to see if that may be causing the problem Contact your firewall manufacturer for assistance Solving Problems 21 Cannot scan over the network Epson Scan is not available in Mac OS X 10 6
35. tware You can also launch Epson Scan from any TWAIN compliant application such as Adobe Photoshop Note For Mac OS X 10 6 see Scanning with Mac OS X 10 6 on page 15 1 Raise the document cover and place your original facedown on the glass in the front right corner as shown on page 6 2 Close the cover gently so you don t move the original 3 Doone ofthe following to start Epson Scan W Windows Double click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop B Mac OS X Double click EPSON Scan in the Applications gt Epson Software folder Ifyou are scanning from an application start your application Then open the File menu choose Import or Acquire and select your Epson product You see the Epson Scan window bie m amp 4 Select Full Auto Mode as the Mode setting in the SESON Soan haama upper right corner If you are in Home Office or ane es Professional Mode you see a different Epson Scan M E id window 5 Ifyou want to restore faded color in photo make other corrections click Customize Then 7 follow the instructions on page 15 2 To scan in Full Auto Mode position or load Sean he material you want to scan then click For Color Restoration and other options click the Customize button and then make the settings 6 Click the Scan button The image is scanned and you see its icon in Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder Customize F S
36. uality and at Epson s option may be another model of like kind and quality Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty covers only normal use in the United States Canada or Puerto Rico Using this product for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not considered normal use damage maintenance or service from such use will not be covered under this warranty This warranty is not transferable This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by Epson This warranty does not cover ribbons ink cartridges or third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer or user added boards or components Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service ot
37. zles need cleaning pes ES Nozzles are clean 6 are no gaps select Finish Nozzle Check and press OK If there are gaps or the pattern is faint select Head Cleaning and press OK Then press to clean the print head see page 17 16 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles you can clean the print head Print head cleaning uses ink so clean it only if necessary Note You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low You must replace the cartridge first see page 19 1 Load letter or A4 size paper in the sheet feeder 2 Press if necessary and select Setup 3 Use the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press OK then select Head Cleaning and press OK 4 Press to start cleaning Cleaning takes several minutes When it s finished you see a message on the LCD screen Caution Never turn off the printer during head cleaning or you may damage it 5 Select Nozzle Check and press OK then press to verify that the print head is clean 6 If there are still gaps or lines the test patterns are faint run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again Note If you don t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times turn off the printer and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften Then try cleanin
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