Epson Stylus NX420
Series®
Quick Guide
Wireless Network Setup Basic Copying,
Printing, and Scanning
Maintenan ce Solving Problems
Contents
Wireless Network Setup......................................................................... |
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Installing for the First Time......................................................................... |
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Setting up Additional Computers................................................................ |
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Loading Paper....................................................................................... |
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Using Special Papers................................................................................. |
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Copying a Document or Photo............................................................. |
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Placing Originals on the Glass.................................................................... |
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Copying Documents and Photos................................................................ |
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Printing From a Memory Card ............................................................. |
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Inserting the Card..................................................................................... |
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Printing Photos From the LCD Screen ....................................................... |
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Printing From Your Computer.............................................................. |
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Printing in Windows ................................................................................. |
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Printing With a Macintosh......................................................................... |
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Selecting the Correct Paper Type ................................................................ |
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Scanning a Document or Photo............................................................ |
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Quick Scanning With the Scan Button......................................................... |
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Scanning With Epson Scan Software........................................................... |
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Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6 .................................................................... |
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Restoring and Correcting Photos ................................................................ |
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MaintainingYour Printer...................................................................... |
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Checking the Print Head Nozzles................................................................ |
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Cleaning the Print Head............................................................................. |
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Checking Ink Levels.................................................................................. |
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Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges................................................................ |
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Replacing Ink Cartridges............................................................................ |
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Contents
Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Error
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Wireless Network Setup
This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your printer on a wireless network.
Note:
If you’re having trouble setting upyour wireless printer, see “Network Problems” onpage 44.
■If this is the first time that you’re installing the printer, follow the steps in “Installing for the First Time” below.
■If your printer is already on your wireless network and you need to set up additional computers to print to the printer, see “Setting up Additional Computers” on page 14.
Installing for the First Time
Before you begin, make sure that you have the following information ready and write it in the space provided below:
■Network name (SSID): _________________________________________
■Network password: ____________________________________________
Note:
If your network password containsuppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure to
note it correctly.
If youdon’tknow yournetwork name(SSID) ornetwork password, contactthepersonwho set
up your wireless network. 1. Insert the printer software CD.
2.Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or
Continue.
Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3.
Mac OS® X: Double-click the 
Epson icon.
[Type here]
3. When you see this screen, click Install.
4. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next.
5.When you see this screen, select Set up this printer for the first time, then click Next.
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6.For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to “Setting Up With the Printer Buttons” on page 10. You can’t set up your printer using a temporary USB connection.
7.When you see this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click
Next.
Note:
If you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Whichoption should I
select for more informationonthe setup methods.
8.Do one of the following:
■If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with “Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable” below.
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■ If you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with “Setting Up With the Printer Buttons” on page 10.
Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable
1.Wait while the software is installed.
2.When you see this screen, connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable.
3.Follow any on-screen instructions to continue installing the software.
4.When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next.
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Note:
If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block.
5.If you see a screen like the following, select your network name (SSID) from the list, then click Next.
Note:
If your network name isn’t in the list, select Enter Manually. If your network name
contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly.
6.If you see a screen like the following, enter your security key or passphrase, then click Next.
[Type here]
Note:
If your security key contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly.
7.Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network.
8.Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the printer and your computer.
9.When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click
Finish.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of your software.
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When installation is complete, remove the CD.
To set up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see “Setting up Additional Computers” on page 14.
Setting Up With the Printer Buttons
1.Follow the instructions on the screen to start the printer’s wireless Setup Wizard.
2.When you see this screen, use the printer’s buttons to select the name of your wireless network, then press x Start.
If your network name isn’t listed, try the following:
■ Make sure that your wireless router or access point is turned on and working correctly. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press x Start to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2.
■ If you still can’t find the network name in the list, your router or access point is not broadcasting its network name. Press l or r to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start. Continue with the steps in “Entering Your SSID Manually” on page 13.
3. When you see this screen, do one of the following:
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■If your wireless network has security enabled, use the printer’s buttons to enter your network password. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to enter it correctly.
■If your wireless network doesn’t have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4.
Note:
If you’re having trouble entering your network password, click Watch video overview to watcha short video tutorial onhow to enter your network password.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish selecting network settings.
If you see a network setup failed message, the network password may have been entered incorrectly. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to enter it correctly.
Note:
If the printer still doesn’t connect to your wirelessnetwork, see “The printer cannot find or connect to the wireless router or access point” on page 44.
5.Wait while the software is installed.
6.For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 10.
7.When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next.
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Note:
If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block.
8.Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network.
9.When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click
Finish.
10. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the rest of your software. When installation is complete, remove the CD.
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To set up additional computers to print to the printer, see “Setting up Additional Computers” on page 14.
Entering Your SSID Manually
If your network doesn’t broadcast it’s name (SSID), follow the steps in this section to enter it manually.
1.From the Select SSID screen on the printer’s control panel, press l or r to select Other SSIDs, then press x Start.
2.Use the buttons on the printer’s control panel to enter your network name.
Important:
Network names are case-sensitive. Be sure to enter uppercase letters(ABC) or lowercase
letters (abc) correctly.
■ Press the o Copy reduce/enlarge button to switch between uppercase
letters (ABC), lowercase letters (abc), or numbers and special characters (123).
■Press + or – until you see the character you want.
■Press r to move to the next character.
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■Press l to delete a character.
3.When you’re done entering your network name, press x Start.
4. Continue with step 3 on page 11 to enter your network password.
Settingup Additional Computers
1.Insert the printer software CD.
2.Windows 7 and Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or
Continue.
Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 3.
Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson 
icon.
3.When you see this screen, click Install.
[Type here]
4. When you see this screen, select Wireless and click Next.
5.When you see this screen, select This printer is already on my wireless network, then click Next.
6.Wait while the software is installed.
7.For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to step 12.
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Setting up Additional Computers
8. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next.
Note:
If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup continue.
Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block.
9.If you see a screen like this one, select the printer you would like to set up, then click Next.
10. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network.
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11.When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click
Finish.
12. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the rest of your software. When installation is complete, remove the CD.
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