Epson Stylus NX215 Quick Guide

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Epson Stylus NX210 Series

Quick Guide

Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning

Maintenance

Solving Problems

Introduction

Loading Paper

Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Copying a Document or Photo

Placing the Original on the Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Copying a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Copying a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Printing From a Memory Card

Compatible Cards and Image Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Inserting the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Printing Photos From the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Printing Photos From an Index Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Printing From Your Computer

Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Printing With a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting the Correct Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Scanning a Document or Photo

Quick Scanning With the Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Custom Scanning With Epson Scan Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Restoring and Correcting Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Maintaining Your Printer

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Checking Ink Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contents

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Solving Problems

Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Notices

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Contents

Introduction

After you have set up your Epson printer as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to:

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Make a copy of a document or photo

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Print photos from a memory card

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Get the basic steps for printing from your computer

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Scan a document or photo and restore or correct the color, if necessary

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Perform routine maintenance and solve simple problems

This book tells you how to do most of these things without ever turning on your computer! For additional instructions, see the on-screen Epson Information Center (which includes your user’s guide) by double-clicking its icon on your desktop.

Please follow these guidelines as you read the instructions:

Warning:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Tip:

Tips contain hints for better copying, scanning, and printing.

Introduction

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. Flip the feeder guard forward, then squeeze the edge guide and slide it left.

Loading Paper

3. Insert the paper, glossy or printable side up, against the right edge and behind 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 letter-size plain paper, 80 sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of photo paper. Load other papers one sheet at a time. See your onscreen Epson Information Center for more information.

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. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see page 7 for more information).

4. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.

Note:

For instructions on loading envelopes, see your on-screen Epson Information Center.

Loading Paper

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 Central 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

Paper type Size

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper

Semi-gloss

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041809

Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041586 500

Epson Premium Presentation

Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation

Paper Matte Double-sided

Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041934

Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041945 20

Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041946 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935

Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041808

Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041464 20

Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041465 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S042183

Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041982 40

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141

Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041467 50

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041257

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568 50

number

S042181 S042174

S042182 S042175

S04172740100

S0416672550

S04203850100

S041649 S041271

S04218050100

Sheet count

50 60 100

20 25 50

20 50 100

Using Special Papers

Part

Paper type Size

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

Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer

Paper

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041106 10

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) S041153 10

number

Sheet count

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Copying a Document or Photo

Follow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the scanner 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 scanner 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 or Photo

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

button to turn on your Epson printer.

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 scanner glass (see page 9).

4. Press the

Copy

button to enter copy mode.

5. To print more than 1 copy, press + or – to select the number (up to 99).

6. Press l or r to select

7. To adjust the copy size, press the + or –. Or you can press l or r to select to fit your paper). When you’re finished, press the

8. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select

9. Press x

Tip:

To make a quick draft copy on plain paper, hold down x Start until the P On light starts flashing.

Start

to begin copying.

To cancel copying, press

Color

B&W

Copy

Stop/Clear Settings

copies.

button and select a percentage using

Auto

(to automatically size the image

Copy

button again.

Letter Size Plain Paper

Select copy mode

Copying a Document or Photo

Change copy size

Select paper size and type

Start copying

Copying a Photo

You can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available) for instant photo reprints. You can also convert color photos to black-and-white.

1. Press the P

button to turn on your Epson printer.

2. Load 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 5).

3. Place your original photo on the scanner glass (see page 9).

4. Press the

Copy

button to enter copy mode.

5. To print more than 1 copy, press + or – to select the number (up to 99).

6. Press l or r to select

7. To adjust the copy size, press the + or –. Or you can press l or r to select to fit your paper). When you’re finished, press the

8. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select

9. Press x

Start

to begin copying.

To cancel copying, press

Color

B&W

Copy

Stop/Clear Settings

copies.

button and select a percentage using

Auto

(to automatically size the image

Copy

button again.

4"× 6" Photo Paper

Select copy mode

Change copy size

Select paper size and type

Start copying

Copying a Photo

Printing From a Memory Card

Your Epson printer lets you print photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into the memory card slot and you’re ready to print.

See the on-screen Epson Information Center for instructions on copying memory card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos preselected in your camera (DPOF

Compatible Cards and Image Formats

You can use the following types of cards with your Epson printer:

™

or Digital Print Order Format).

SD™ SDHC™ miniSD™* miniSDHC* microSD* microSDHC* MultiMediaCard™ MMCplus™ MMCmobile™* MMCmicro™* Memory Stick™

Memory Stick Duo™* Memory Stick PRO™ Memory Stick PRO Duo™* Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™* Memory Stick Micro* MagicGate™ Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo™* xD-Picture Card™ xD-Picture Card Type H xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type M+

Your Epson printer 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

* Adapter required ** DCF is the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard

Printing From a Memory Card

Inserting the Card

1. Make sure your Epson printer is turned on.

2. Insert your card as shown.

Note:

Do not force the card into the slot; it won’t go in all the way.

Memory card access light

The memory card access light flashes, then stays lit. Now you can:

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View your photos on the LCD display screen and print them (see page 14)

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Print an index sheet so you can select which photos to print (see page 15)

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. If your printer is connected to your computer, first prepare the card for removal:

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If the computer is running Windows, click the or icon on the taskbar and select confirmation message, remove the card.

Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device

. Once you see a

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If your printer is connected to a Macintosh, drag the removable disk icon from your desktop into the trash, then remove the card.

Caution:

Do not remove the card or turn off your printer while the memory card access light is flashing; you may lose data on the card.

Inserting the Card

Printing Photos From the LCD Screen

You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD display screen.

1. Load several sheets of 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available; see page 7).

2. Press the

Print photos

button. You see this screen:

3. Press l or r to move through your photos and display one that you want to print.

4. Press the

or – button to select the number of copies you want of that photo.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select more photos, if you want.

6. Press the paper size button, if necessary, to select

4"× 6" Photo Paper

7. When you’re ready to print, press x

To cancel printing, press

Printing From a Memory Card

Paper size button

Start

Stop/Clear Settings

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. Your Epson printer 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 (see page 13).

3. Press the

4. Make sure option index sheet), then press x

Index Sheet

is selected (for printing the

button.

Start

The most recent photos are printed on the first index sheet, up to 30 photos per page. If you need to cancel printing, press y

Stop/Clear Settings

Now you can select the photos you want to print (see the next section).

Printing Photos From the Index Sheet

Once you have printed an index sheet, 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.

Note:

Do not use a permanent marker or felt-tip pen; these could damage the scanner glass.

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Select the paper type and size you want to use.

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Select a

Borderless or With Border

layout.

Correct:

Incorrect:

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If you want to print the date the photo was taken on each photo, fill in

Print date on photos

the

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Fill in one circle beneath each photo you want to print. The numbers

circle.

indicate how many copies you want of that photo. To print one copy of all the photos on the index sheet, fill in the

Printing Photos From an Index Sheet

All

circle at the top.

+ 33 hidden pages