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Epson Artisan 1430, C11CB53201 User Manual

Artisan
®
1430 User's Guide

Contents

Artisan 1430 User's Guide.......................................................................................................................... 9
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 28
Printer Parts Locations....................................................................................................................... 10
Printer Parts - Top ......................................................................................................................... 10
Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................ 11
Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 12
The Power Off Timer.......................................................................................................................... 13
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows......................................................................... 14
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X....................................................................... 14
Loading Paper ................................................................................................................................... 16
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 19
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 21
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 22
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 25
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 26
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 28
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 28
Basic Print Options - Windows.................................................................................................. 30
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows.............................................................................. 33
Advanced Print Options - Windows........................................................................................... 33
Color Management Options - Windows .................................................................................... 34
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows..................................................................................... 34
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 38
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 39
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Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 40
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 42
Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7......................................................................................... 43
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7............................................................. 43
Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 ..................................................................... 47
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7.................................................................................. 47
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 47
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 48
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7................................................. 50
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...................................................................... 52
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7....................................................... 52
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 .................................................................... 53
Printing with Mac OS X 10.4............................................................................................................... 54
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 55
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4............................................................................. 56
Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 ..................................................................................... 58
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4.................................................................................................. 58
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 59
Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4................................................................................................. 60
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4...................................................................................... 61
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4....................................................................... 61
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 .................................................................................... 62
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 63
Using an External Device with Your Product.......................................................................................... 64
Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device.............................................................................................. 64
Printing From a Camera Connected to Your Product......................................................................... 64
Printing on CDs/DVDs............................................................................................................................... 66
Loading a CD/DVD............................................................................................................................. 66
Removing a Printed CD/DVD............................................................................................................. 70
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Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer............................................................................................ 70
Printing on a CD/DVD with Windows............................................................................................. 70
Designing a CD/DVD - Windows............................................................................................... 71
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows................................................................................. 71
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Windows............................................................................. 72
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Windows .............................................................................. 74
Designing a CD/DVD - Mac OS X ............................................................................................ 76
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X............................................................................... 77
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Mac OS X........................................................................... 78
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Mac OS X............................................................................. 80
Replacing Ink Cartridges.......................................................................................................................... 82
Check Cartridge Status...................................................................................................................... 82
Checking Cartridge Status Lights.................................................................................................. 82
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows...................................................................................... 82
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X.................................................................................... 85
Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges....................................................................................................... 86
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers........................................................................................................... 86
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.............................................................................................. 87
Adjusting Print Quality.............................................................................................................................. 93
Print Head Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 93
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................... 93
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons..................................................................... 93
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility........................................................................ 95
Print Head Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 98
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons.................................................................. 98
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 100
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 102
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 103
Cleaning the Paper Path.................................................................................................................. 105
Cleaning and Transporting the Product................................................................................................ 107
Cleaning the Product........................................................................................................................ 107
Transporting the Product.................................................................................................................. 107
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Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 110
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 110
Printer Light Status........................................................................................................................... 110
Running a Printer Check.................................................................................................................. 113
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 114
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 114
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 115
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 115
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 115
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 116
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 116
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 117
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 117
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 117
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 118
Paper Jam Problems................................................................................................................... 118
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 119
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer .................................................................................... 119
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 120
Noise Occurs, But Nothing Prints................................................................................................ 120
Noise When Product Sits for a While........................................................................................... 121
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 121
Error After Cartridge Replacement.............................................................................................. 121
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 122
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 123
Inverted Image ............................................................................................................................ 123
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 123
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 124
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 124
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 125
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 125
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 126
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 126
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White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 127
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 127
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 129
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 129
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 130
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 131
Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows.................................................................................... 131
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X.................................................................................. 131
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 132
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 134
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 134
Mac System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 135
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 135
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 135
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 137
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 140
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 140
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 141
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 141
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 142
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 142
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 142
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 144
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 144
Software Notices.............................................................................................................................. 145
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 149
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 150
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 151
Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products ............................................ 151
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 151
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Artisan 1430 User's Guide
Welcome to the Artisan 1430 User's Guide.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Printer Parts Locations The Power Off Timer

Printer Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your printer.
Printer Parts - Top Printer Parts - Back Printer Parts - Inside Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Parent topic: Product Basics

Printer Parts - Top

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1 Paper support 2 Sheet feeder 3 Printer cover 4 CD/DVD feed tray 5 Output tray 6 USB Type A port for external devices 7 Edge guides
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Back

1 AC inlet 2 USB port for computer connection
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Inside

1 Ink cartridge lights 2 Ink cartridge cover 3 Ink cartridge holder (do not remove) 4 Print head 5 Control panel
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights

1 The WiFi light 2
The power light
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The power button
4 The Wi-Fi button 5 The network status button 6
The paper/cancel button and light
7 The ink button and light
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Related references
Printer Light Status

The Power Off Timer

The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode. You can adjust the time period before power off, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product turns off automatically.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings.
2. Click the Maintenance tab.
3. Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see this screen:
4. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
5. Click Send.
6. Click OK to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product turns off automatically.
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1. Do one of the following:
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility.
2. Select Printer Settings. You see this screen:
3. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
4. Click Apply.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings

Loading Paper

You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions.
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2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions.
3. Slide the edge guide left.
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4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and behind the tab. Then, slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
Note: During printing the left edge guide automatically moves 0.12 inch (3 mm) to the left. Do not move it back manually.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document or photo faces.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper past the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Do not load paper with holes punched in it.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
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Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity

Loading Envelopes

You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]).
1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions.
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2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions.
3. Slide the edge guide left.
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4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side, printable side up, and flap edge left. Then, slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
Always follow these envelope loading guidelines:
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Paper Loading Capacity
Paper type Load up to this many sheets
Plain paper* Approximately 100 sheets** Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
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Paper type Load up to this many sheets
EPSON Bright White Paper 80 sheets EPSON Presentation Paper Matte A3 or larger sizes: 50 sheets
Smaller sizes: 100 sheets EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets EPSON Photo Paper Glossy A3 or larger sizes: 10 sheets EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Smaller sizes: 20 sheets EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte 1 sheet
Double-sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-
sided EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
* Based on 20 lb (75 g/m²) paper weight. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. ** For two-sided printing, load up to 80 sheets.
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available EPSON Papers

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).
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
EPSON Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500
[216 × 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
EPSON Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
S042038 100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20 [216 × 279 mm])
S041649 50 S041271 100
11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 S041156 20 mm)
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041143 20 mm)
EPSON Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glossy
S041727 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25
[216 × 279 mm])
S041667 50 11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 S041466 20
mm) 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 S041290 20
mm)
11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 S041288 20 mm)
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041289 20 mm)
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
EPSON Ultra Premium Photo 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60 Paper Glossy
S042174 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25
[216 × 279 mm])
S042175 50
EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041405 50 Paper Luster [216 × 279 mm])
11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 S041406 50 mm)
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041407 50 mm)
EPSON Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20 [216 × 279 mm])
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041327 20 mm)
EPSON Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100
[216 × 357 mm]) 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 S041069 100
mm) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041070 100
mm)
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
EPSON Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte
EPSON Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216× 279 mm])
EPSON Ultra Premium Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50 Presentation Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm])
EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm])
11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 S041468 50 mm)
11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 S041260 50 mm)
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041263 50 mm)
11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 S041339 50 mm)
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S041343 50 mm)
S042180 100
EPSON Photo Quality Self- A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 10 adhesive Sheets [210 × 297 mm])
EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 10 paper [216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
Borderless Paper Types
• EPSON Photo Paper Glossy
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• EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
• EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
• EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte
• EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Borderless Paper Sizes
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
• 11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm)
• 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)
• 11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 mm)
• 12 × 12 inches (305 × 305 mm)
• 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm)
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
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For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster EPSON Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-
sided EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Ultra Premium Presentation Matte Envelopes Envelope
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Printing From a Computer

Before printing documents or photos from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: It is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website.
Printing with Windows Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
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3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4. If necessary, select Sheet for the Source setting.
5. Select the Quality Option setting that matches your print content and the print quality you want to use.
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6. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list
for details.
7. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Size setting. Note: You can also select the User Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
8. Select one of the border options:
• If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print borderlessly. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
• If you are printing a document or a photo with borders, select Borders.
9. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the printer settings window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
10. Select any of the available print options.
Note: If you need to access the Epson product support website, click the Online Support button.
Basic Print Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Basic Print Options - Windows
You can select any of the basic print options to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
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