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Epson Stylus NX430 Owner's Manual

EPSON Stylus
®
NX430 User's Guide

Contents

EPSON Stylus NX430 User's Guide ......................................................................................................... 11
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Setting Up the Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 12
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 12
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 13
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel....................................................... 14
Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 16
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 17
Product Parts - Inside.................................................................................................................... 19
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 20
Loading Paper for Documents ........................................................................................................... 21
Loading Paper for Photos .................................................................................................................. 24
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 27
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 30
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 30
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 32
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 33
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 34
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 34
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 36
Paper Type Settings - Copying................................................................................................. 38
Paper Size Settings - Copying.................................................................................................. 39
Copying Options ....................................................................................................................... 39
Copying and Restoring Photos........................................................................................................... 40
Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 43
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 43
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 43
Basic Print Options - Windows.................................................................................................. 45
Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows............................................................................... 46
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows.............................................................................. 48
Advanced Print Options - Windows........................................................................................... 49
Color Management Options - Windows .................................................................................... 49
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows..................................................................................... 50
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 52
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows ................................................................................ 53
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 54
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 56
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 58
Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7......................................................................................... 59
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7............................................................. 59
Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 ..................................................................... 63
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7.................................................................................. 63
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 64
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 64
Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7.................................................................................. 65
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7................................................. 66
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 67
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...................................................................... 68
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7....................................................... 68
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 .................................................................... 69
Printing with Mac OS X 10.4............................................................................................................... 70
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 71
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4............................................................................. 72
Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 ..................................................................................... 74
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4.................................................................................................. 74
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 75
Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4.................................................................................................. 75
Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4................................................................................................. 76
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Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 76
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4...................................................................................... 77
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4....................................................................... 77
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 .................................................................................... 78
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 79
Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device .................................................................................................. 80
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 81
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 81
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................................... 81
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 83
Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon................................................................................ 83
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program .................................................................................... 85
Selecting EPSON Scan Settings........................................................................................................ 87
Scan Modes .................................................................................................................................. 87
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 87
Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 88
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode......................................................................... 91
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 91
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode........................................................................................ 94
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode............................................................................. 97
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode......................................................................................... 98
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 100
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode...................................................................................... 102
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 104
Scanning in Professional Mode................................................................................................... 105
Available Image Types - Professional Mode........................................................................... 108
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 108
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 111
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode ............................................................................ 113
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 116
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 116
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 117
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 118
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Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.................................................................................................. 119
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 121
Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 121
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 124
Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 125
Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 125
Memory Card Types.................................................................................................................... 126
Memory Card File Specifications................................................................................................. 127
Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 127
Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 128
Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 128
Viewing and Printing Individual Photos................................................................................... 129
Print Setting Options - Photo Mode......................................................................................... 130
Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory Card......................................................................... 131
Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................. 133
Scanning to a Memory Card............................................................................................................. 133
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card........................................................................................... 134
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer...................................................... 134
Replacing Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................................ 136
Check Cartridge Status.................................................................................................................... 136
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen ........................................................................... 136
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows.................................................................................... 138
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X.................................................................................. 141
Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges..................................................................................................... 143
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers......................................................................................................... 143
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 144
Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility........................................................................... 148
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges .................................................................. 150
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows .................................................................. 151
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7......................................... 151
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows......................................................................................... 152
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 154
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 154
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Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 154
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 154
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 156
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 159
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 159
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 161
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 164
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 165
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 166
Cleaning the Paper Path.................................................................................................................. 169
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product............................................................................................. 170
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 170
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 170
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 173
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 173
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 174
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 175
Resetting Control Panel Defaults..................................................................................................... 176
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 178
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 178
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 178
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 179
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 179
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 179
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 180
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 180
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 181
Cannot Scan Over a Network...................................................................................................... 181
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 182
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 183
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 183
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While ............................................................................ 184
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 184
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Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 184
Paper Jam Problems................................................................................................................... 185
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 186
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer .................................................................................... 186
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 187
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 187
Error After Cartridge Replacement.............................................................................................. 188
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 188
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 189
Inverted Image ............................................................................................................................ 190
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 190
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 190
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 191
Border Appears on Borderless Prints.......................................................................................... 191
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 192
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 193
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 193
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 194
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 194
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 195
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 196
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 197
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 197
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 198
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 198
Cannot Start EPSON Scan.......................................................................................................... 199
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 199
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 200
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 200
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 201
Image is Distorted or Blurry......................................................................................................... 201
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges........................................................................................ 201
Image is Too Dark....................................................................................................................... 201
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Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 202
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 202
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 202
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 203
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 203
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 203
Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 204
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot......................................................................................... 204
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card...................................................................... 204
Cannot Access Memory Card From a Networked Mac................................................................ 205
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card .................................................................. 205
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 206
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 206
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X.................................................................................. 207
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 207
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 209
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 209
Mac System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 210
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 210
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 210
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 211
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 212
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 213
Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 214
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 216
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 216
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 217
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 217
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 217
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 218
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 219
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 219
Software Notices.............................................................................................................................. 220
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Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 223
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 224
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 224
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 225
Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products ............................................ 225
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 225
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EPSON Stylus NX430 User's Guide
Welcome to the EPSON Stylus NX430 User's Guide.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations

Setting Up the Control Panel

See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights Adjusting Control Panel Position Changing LCD Screen Language Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and the power light
2 The WiFi light 3
The homebutton
4 The LCD screen 5
The back button
6 The arrow buttons and the OK button 7 The + and – buttons (increase or decrease the number of copies)
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The start button
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The stop button
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Position

You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use.
• To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom.
• To lower the control panel, squeeze the release bar and gently push the panel down.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the home
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen:
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4. Press the OK button.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button.
6. Press the homebutton to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup.
1. Press the homebutton.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Settings and press the OK button.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen:
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5. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.
6. Press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you don't see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button. Enter your network name as described in the next step.
7. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).
• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad.
Then press the OK button to select it.
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• To change the case of letters or select symbols, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase), or
Symbol and press the OK button. Then highlight a number or symbol and press the OK button to
select it.
• To enter a space, select Space and press the OK button.
• To delete characters, select the back arrow and press the OK button.
• When you finish entering characters, select Done and press the OK button.
8. If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, press the stop button.)
9. Press the homebutton to exit. The WiFi light should now be on, but not flashing.
Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Product Parts - Top

1 Sheet feeder 2 Paper support 3 Output tray 4 Paper stopper 5 Feeder guard 6 Edge guide
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1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 4 Control panel lever (beneath) 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card access light
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder in home position
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back

1 AC inlet 2 USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Loading Paper

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

Loading Paper for Documents

You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.
Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.
4. Slide the edge guide left.
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5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and behind the line on the left edge guide. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
7. Flip the feeder guard back.
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Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper past the line on the left edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity

Loading Paper for Photos

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.
4. Slide the edge guide left.
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5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
7. Flip the feeder guard back.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
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• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
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. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.
4. Slide the edge guide left.
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5. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.
6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
7. Flip the feeder guard back.
Note: If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Load up to this many sheets
Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 Approximately 100 sheets** mm])*
EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Plain paper - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 1 sheet
mm]) EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte
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.
80 sheets
** For two-sided printing, load up to 30 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).
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