® Epson Stylus NX400 Series Quick Guide Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Placing the Original on the Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Copying a Document .
Maintaining Your All-in-One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Ink Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® NX400 Series all-in-one as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Make a copy of a document or photo ■ Print from a memory card or digital camera ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Scan a document or photo and restore or correct the color ■ 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
Loading Paper You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. For details, see page 7. 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. Then open the output tray, pull out the extensions, and raise the stopper. 2. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it left. Tip: If the feeder guard is in the way, flip it forward.
3. Insert the paper, glossy or printable side up, 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 120 sheets of plain paper, 80 sheets of 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.
Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality 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 CentralSM 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).
Paper type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041062 100 Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) S041067 100 Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041106 10 Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper 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. Move the photo or document slightly away from the edges. 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 you would on a copy machine. 1. Press the P On button to turn on the NX400 Series. 2. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper or Epson special paper in the sheet feeder (see page 5). 3. Place your original document on the document table (see page 9). 4. Press the Copy button to enter copy mode. 5. Flip up the LCD display screen. 6.
Copying a Photo You can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, letter-size, or A4-size Epson® photo paper (various types available) for instant photo reprints. You can also print with or without borders and convert color photos to black and white. 1. Press the P On button to turn on the NX400 Series. 2. Load 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, letter-size, or A4-size Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 5). 3. Place your original photo on the document table (see page 9).
Restoring and Cropping Photos You can restore old, faded photos to their original brilliance. You can also crop your photos to zoom in on the subject. Note: To restore photos larger than 5 × 7 inches, use the NX400 Series software on your computer. 1. Press the P On button to turn on the NX400 Series. 2. Load 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, letter-size, or A4-size Epson photo paper. 3. Place your original photo on the document table. Note: You can copy up to 2 photos at the same time. Place them 0.
Copy and Restore Print Settings Press the Menu button to change settings. When you’re done, press OK. ■ To adjust the copy size, select Zoom (reduction/enlargement) and choose Actual (to select a percentage using + or –) or Auto Fit Page (to automatically size the image to fit your paper). ■ To change the paper type, select Paper Type and choose the type of paper you loaded.
Printing From a Memory Card The NX400 Series all-in-one lets you print photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into one of the memory card slots and you’re ready to print. See the User’s Guide for instructions on copying memory card files between your NX400 Series and a computer; printing photos directly from your camera; printing photos pre-selected in your camera (DPOF™ or Digital Print Order Format); printing photos by date; and printing photos from a slideshow.
The NX400 Series supports image files that meet the following requirements: Media format DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant* File format JPEG Supports Exif version 2.21 Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels Number of files Up to 999 * DCF is the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard Note: You can print only in color when printing directly from a memory card; you cannot print in black and white. Inserting the Card 1. Make sure the NX400 Series is turned on. 2.
When you want to remove the card, make sure the memory card access light is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of its slot. Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the NX400 Series while the memory card access light is flashing; you may lose data on the card. Selecting Individual Photos for Printing You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD display screen. 1. Press the Memory Card button. You see this screen: 2. Press OK to select View and Print Photos. 3.
Selecting All Photos for Printing You can quickly select all of the photos on your memory card for printing. 1. Press l or r to select Print All Photos, then press OK. 2. To print one copy of all the photos on 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available), press x Start and go to step 5. To select multiple copies with different print settings, press OK and continue with step 3. 3. To print more than 1 copy, press + or – to select the number. 4.
Printing Photos From an Index Sheet You can print an index sheet containing small versions of all the photos on your memory card. Then you can select the photos you want by marking them on the sheet and scanning the sheet. The NX400 Series automatically prints them. Printing an Index Sheet 1. Load several sheets of plain letter- or A4-size paper (see page 5). 2. Insert a memory card in a memory card slot (see page 15). 3. Press the Memory Card button to enter memory card mode. 4.
Printing Photos From The Index Sheet Once you have printed an index sheet (see page 18), you can mark the photos you want to print right on the sheet, scan the sheet, and print the photos automatically. 1. Use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles on the sheet. Correct: Incorrect: ■ Select the paper type and size you want to use. ■ Select Borderless or With Border layout. ■ If you want to print the date the photo was taken on each photo, fill in the Print date on photos circle.
3. Load the type of paper on which you want to print your photos, either plain or photo paper. 4. Make sure your memory card is still inserted and the LCD display screen shows Print Photos from Index Sheet highlighted. 5. Press OK, then press x Start to start scanning and printing. Wait until printing finishes before printing from any additional index sheets. If you need to cancel printing, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Memory Card Print Settings Press the Menu button to change settings.
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 User’s Guide. Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected the NX400 Series to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your NX400 Series software (see page 36 for instructions). Printing in Windows 1.
(If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 5. 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 27 for details).
9. 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 the section 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 NX400 Series as the Printer setting. Select EPSON Stylus NX400 Click to expand 4. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary.
5. Select the basic copy and page settings. 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. Or check for it in the settings for your application at the bottom of this window. Copy and page settings Application settings 6.
7. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the on-screen User’s Guide for details. 8. Click Print. 9. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Cancel printing Pause or resume printing Select the print job Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 1. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Open the File menu and select Page Setup.
4. Select Print from the File menu. Select Stylus NX400, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following settings as necessary: Select your Media Type (see page 27) Select Color or Black ink 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. For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 5.
8. 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 NX400 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 22) or Media Type (see page 26) setting in your printer software. This tells the NX400 Series what kind of paper you’re using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly.
Scanning a Document or Photo You can use your Epson Stylus NX400 Series all-in-one 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 29). 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 All-in-One 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 User’s Guide. Caution: To keep your NX400 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.
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 or low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 33). 1. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder (see page 5). 2. Press Setup. 3. Press l or r to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Press d to select Head Cleaning and press OK. 5.
Checking Ink Levels You can check ink levels any time using the LCD display screen. 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. 1. Press Setup. 2. Press l or r to select Ink Levels and press OK. A cartridge marked with an ! is getting low on ink. See page 33 to replace the cartridge. 3. Press Back as necessary to return to the main screen.
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. For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package.
3. Open the scanner, and open the cartridge cover. 4. 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 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. 5. Before you open the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times. Then remove the cartridge from the package.
7. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Close the scanner. 10. Press OK to begin charging the ink. This takes about 2.5 minutes. When you see a completion message on the display screen, ink charging is finished. Caution: Never turn off the NX400 Series while ink is charging or you’ll waste ink.
Solving Problems If you have a problem with your NX400 Series, check the messages on the display screen to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 38 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the User’s Guide 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 NX400 Series software.
Error Indicators Follow the instructions on the display screen to solve most common problems. If you see one of the error messages below, follow the steps here to proceed. LCD display screen message Problem and solution Press the OK button to replace the cartridges. Replace the expended ink cartridges (see page 33.) A printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and turn it on again. Please see your documentation.
Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your NX400 Series. 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.
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 the NX400 Series 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 a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time.
Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson Stylus NX400 Series all-in-one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the NX400 Series. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the NX400 Series label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the NX400 Series. Use of another cord may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment.
■ Unplug the NX400 Series and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following 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.
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