® Epson Stylus NX100 Series Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintaining Your NX100 Series Solving Problems
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Placing the Original on the Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Copying a Document .
Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® NX100 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Make a copy of a document or photo ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo and restore or correct the color, if necessary ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems This book tells you how to do most of these things without ever turning on your computer! Of course, your NX100 Series can do a lot more when you con
Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes. For details, see page 5. 1. Open the paper support, then open the output tray and pull out the extension. 2. Flip the clear plastic feeder guard forward, then squeeze the edge guide and slide it left. 3. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab. (Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.) Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing.
You can load up to 80 sheets of plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, or Presentation Paper Matte, or 20 sheets of photo paper. Load other special papers one sheet at a time. Note: The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks. If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you’ll want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your printer. See the next section for more information. 4.
Part number Sheet count Borderless 4 × 6 in. S041808 S041727 40 100 Borderless 5 × 7 in. S041464 20 Borderless 8 × 10 in. S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 in.) S042183 S041667 25 50 Borderless 4 × 6 in. S042181 S042174 60 100 Borderless 5 × 7 in. S041945 20 Borderless 8 × 10 in. S041946 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 in.) S042182 S042175 25 50 Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Borderless 4 × 6 in. S041982 40 Letter (8.5 × 11 in.) S041331 20 Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.
Copying a Document or Photo Follow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the glass and make color or black-and-white copies. Placing the Original on the Glass 1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, with the top facing into the front right corner. 2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.
Copying a Document You can copy documents onto letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper just like a copy machine. 1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper. 2. Place your original document on the document table. 3. Press the x B&W Text button (for black-and-white documents) or x Color Text button (for color documents) to start copying.
Copying a Photo You can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available) for borderless photo reprints. 1. Load up to 20 sheets of 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper. 2. Place your original photo on the document table. 3. Press the x Color Photo button to start copying. The NX100 Series automatically sizes your photo to fit on the paper you loaded. Color photo button If you need to cancel copying, press the y Stop button.
Copying Draft Documents You can make quick draft copies of documents on plain paper or Epson Bright White paper. Draft copies have reduced print quality, but they print faster. 1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson Bright White paper. 2. Place your original document on the document table. 3. Press and hold the y Stop button as you press either the x B&W Text button (for black-and-white documents) or x Color Text button (for color documents).
Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows or Macintosh computer. For detailed instructions on printing, see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected the NX100 Series to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your NX100 Series software (see page 28 for instructions). Printing in Windows 1.
4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for the paper you are using (see page 17 for details). Select the type of document you’re printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for borderless photos Select your document Orientation Tip: For quick access to the most common settings, click the Shortcuts tab and select one of the presets.
10. Click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your print job. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See one of the sections below for your Mac OS® operating system. Mac OS X 10.5 1. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Select EPSON Stylus NX100 as the Printer setting. Click to expand 4. Click d to expand the Print window, if necessary.
5. Select the basic page setup options. For borderless photos, 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. Page setup options Pop-up menu 6.
9. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Select your print job, then select an option to cancel, pause, or resume printing, if necessary. Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Print job Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 1. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select Page Setup from the File menu.
4. Select Print from the File menu. You see a window like this one: Select your printer Select Print Settings 5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as necessary: Select your paper type (see page 17) Select Color or Black Ink Only Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings.
9. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the Print Center icon and double-click Stylus NX100 on the next screen). Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 12) or Media Type (see page 14 or page 16) setting in your printer software. This tells the NX100 Series what kind of paper you’re using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly.
Scanning a Photo or Document You can use your NX100 Series to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or other device. You can even restore and correct photographs as you scan (see page 19). The Epson Scan software provides three scanning modes: ■ Full Auto Mode scans quickly and easily using automatic settings. ■ Home Mode previews your image and provides preset options for scanning. ■ Professional Mode previews your image and provides a full array of tools.
You see the Epson Scan standby window: 4. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner is set to Full Auto Mode, click the Scan button. If you are in Home or Professional Mode, you see a different Epson Scan settings window. (You can change the mode using the Mode selector in the upper right corner.) 5. If you want to restore faded color in a photo or make other corrections, click Customize. Then follow the instructions below. 6. Click OK.
Maintaining Your NX100 Series 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 on-screen Epson Information Center. Caution: To keep your NX100 Series 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.
4. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines. Nozzles are clean Nozzles need cleaning 5. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head as described in the next section. 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.
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the B ink light starts flashing, a cartridge is low on ink. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. When the B ink light stays on, you need to replace a cartridge. Note: You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other cartridges are not expended. Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying. A window may also appear on your computer screen when you try to print when ink is low.
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. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
2. Open the scanner and prop it up with its support. Caution: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer or you may damage it. 3. Press the y Stop button. The print head moves to the _ position to indicate which cartridge is low or expended. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage your NX100 Series. Always press the y Stop button to move it. 4. Press the y Stop button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it moves to the _ position.
5. 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. Caution: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer or you may damage it. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 6. Before you open the new cartridge package, shake it four or five times.
7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 8. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, lift the scanner slightly, release its support, and lower the scanner.
10. Press the y Stop button to begin charging the ink. This takes about 1 1/2 minutes. When it’s finished, the P On light stops flashing and remains on, and the B ink light goes out. Caution: Never turn off the NX100 Series while ink is charging or you’ll waste ink. If the B ink light flashes, press the y Stop button and press down all the cartridges securely.
Solving Problems If you have a problem with your NX100 Series, check the lights on the control panel to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 29 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the Epson Information Center icon on your computer desktop for more detailed help. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to your Epson Stylus NX100 Series software.
Light status Problem and Solution B ink light flashing One or more cartridges have low ink. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. Check the cartridge status to determine which cartridges are affected (see page 22). B ink light on One or more ink cartridges are expended, incorrectly installed, or cannot be used with the printer. If an ink cartridge is likely to be expended, you must replace the cartridge to be able to print.
Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn’t 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). ■ Do not load too many sheets at once. Load up to 20 sheets of photo paper, or 80 sheets of plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, or Presentation Paper Matte. Load other special papers one sheet at a time. ■ Do not load paper with holes punched in it.
■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. See your Epson Information Center for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be low on ink. Check your cartridge status (see page 22) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see page 23).
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).
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your NX100 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the NX100 Series. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the NX100 Series label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the NX100 Series. Use of another cord may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment. ■ Place the NX100 Series near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
■ Place the NX100 Series 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. ■ Do not open the scanner section while the NX100 Series is copying, printing, or scanning. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the NX100 Series, and be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner. ■ Do not spill liquid on the NX100 Series or use it with wet hands.
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