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Epson Stylus NX530 Owner's Manual

EPSON Stylus
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NX530 User's Guide

Contents

EPSON Stylus NX530 User's Guide ......................................................................................................... 11
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Setting Up the Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 12
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 12
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 14
Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 14
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 14
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 16
Product Parts - Inside.................................................................................................................... 17
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 18
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel............................................................ 18
Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device.............................................................................................. 21
Using EPSON Connect Email Print ................................................................................................... 21
Loading Paper for Documents............................................................................................................ 22
Loading Paper for Photos................................................................................................................... 28
Loading Envelopes............................................................................................................................. 33
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 38
Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 39
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 41
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 41
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 43
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 43
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 45
Copying Documents........................................................................................................................... 45
Copying Photos.................................................................................................................................. 46
Paper Type Settings - Copying........................................................................................................... 49
Paper Size Settings - Copying............................................................................................................ 49
Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 50
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Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 52
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 52
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 52
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 55
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 55
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 58
Print Density Adjustments - Windows....................................................................................... 59
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows............................................................. 59
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 60
Additional Settings Options - Windows..................................................................................... 62
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 62
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows ................................................................................ 63
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 65
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 66
Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7......................................................................................... 67
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7............................................................. 68
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...................................................................... 71
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7.................................................................................. 72
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 72
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 73
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 ........................................... 74
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X ................................................... 75
Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7.................................................................................. 76
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7................................................. 77
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7....................................................... 77
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 .................................................................... 78
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 79
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...................................................................... 80
Printing with Mac OS X 10.4............................................................................................................... 80
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 81
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4............................................................................. 82
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Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.4...................................................................................... 84
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4.................................................................................................. 85
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 85
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 ........................................................... 86
Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4.................................................................................................. 87
Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4................................................................................................. 88
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 88
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4...................................................................................... 89
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4....................................................................... 89
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 .................................................................................... 90
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 91
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 92
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 92
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................................... 92
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 94
Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon................................................................................ 94
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program .................................................................................... 96
Selecting EPSON Scan Settings........................................................................................................ 98
Scan Modes .................................................................................................................................. 98
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 98
Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 99
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode....................................................................... 102
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................. 102
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode...................................................................................... 105
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode........................................................................... 108
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 109
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 111
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode...................................................................................... 113
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 115
Scanning in Professional Mode................................................................................................... 116
Available Image Types - Professional Mode........................................................................... 119
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 119
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 122
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Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode ............................................................................ 124
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 127
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 127
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 128
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 129
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.................................................................................................. 130
Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X 10.6/10.7............................................................................ 132
Scanning to a PDF File..................................................................................................................... 132
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan............................................................................................... 135
Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 136
Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 136
Memory Card Types.................................................................................................................... 137
Memory Card File Specifications................................................................................................. 138
Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 138
Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 139
Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 139
Viewing and Printing Individual Photos................................................................................... 140
Printing All Photos................................................................................................................... 141
Printing Photos by Date .......................................................................................................... 143
Viewing and Printing Photos From a Slide Show.................................................................... 146
Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen..................................................................... 147
Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen .................................................................... 148
Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen.......................................... 148
Print Setting Options - Photo Mode......................................................................................... 149
Printing Photo Layouts ................................................................................................................ 150
Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................. 152
Printing Photo Proofsheets.......................................................................................................... 153
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card........................................................................................... 153
Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer.............................................. 154
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer...................................................... 154
Printing Pre-Selected Photos From a Memory Card ........................................................................ 155
Replacing Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................................ 157
Check Cartridge Status.................................................................................................................... 157
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Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen ........................................................................... 157
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows.................................................................................... 158
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X.................................................................................. 161
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................ 162
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers......................................................................................................... 162
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 163
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges .................................................................. 167
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows .................................................................. 168
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7......................................... 168
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows......................................................................................... 169
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 171
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 171
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 171
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 171
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 174
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 177
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 177
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 179
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 182
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 183
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 185
Cleaning the Paper Path.................................................................................................................. 188
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product............................................................................................. 189
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 189
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 189
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 193
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 193
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 194
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 195
Resetting Control Panel Defaults..................................................................................................... 197
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 198
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 198
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 199
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Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 199
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 199
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 200
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 201
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 201
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 201
Cannot Scan Over a Network...................................................................................................... 202
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 202
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 203
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 204
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While ............................................................................ 204
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 204
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 204
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 205
Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette................................................................................ 207
Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer.................................................................................. 210
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 212
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer .................................................................................... 213
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 213
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 214
Error After Cartridge Replacement.............................................................................................. 214
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 215
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 216
Inverted Image ............................................................................................................................ 216
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 216
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 217
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 217
Border Appears on Borderless Prints.......................................................................................... 218
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 218
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 219
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 220
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 220
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 220
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Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 221
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 223
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 223
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 224
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 225
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 225
Cannot Start EPSON Scan.......................................................................................................... 225
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 226
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 226
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 227
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 227
Image is Distorted or Blurry......................................................................................................... 227
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges........................................................................................ 228
Image is Too Dark....................................................................................................................... 228
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 228
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 228
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 229
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 229
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 229
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 230
Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 230
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot......................................................................................... 230
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card...................................................................... 230
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card .................................................................. 231
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 231
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 232
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X.................................................................................. 232
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 233
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 235
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 235
Mac System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 236
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 236
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 236
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Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 237
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 238
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 239
Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 240
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 242
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 242
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 243
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 243
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 243
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 244
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 245
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 245
Software Notices.............................................................................................................................. 246
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 249
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 250
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 250
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 251
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products............................................... 251
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 251
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EPSON Stylus NX530 User's Guide
Welcome to the EPSON Stylus NX530 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 Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device Using EPSON Connect Email Print

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
Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

1 The On light 2
The On button
3 The Display/Crop button
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4 The LCD screen 5 The + and – buttons (increase or decrease the number of copies) 6
The Stop/Clear Settings button
7 The WiFi light 8
The Homebutton
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The Help button
10 The Menu button 11 The arrow buttons and the OK button 12
The Back button
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The Start 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.
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Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the Homebutton, if necessary.
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.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select Language and 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

Product Parts Locations

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

Product Parts - Top

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1 Document cover 2 Control panel
1 Memory card slot 2 Memory card access light 3 Document cover 4 Scanner glass
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Front

1 Output tray 2 Output tray extension 3 Paper stopper 4 Paper cassette 5 Edge guides
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside

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

1 Auto duplexer 2 AC inlet 3 LAN port 4 USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

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. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not
responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
1. Press the Homebutton, if necessary.
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2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Network Settings and press the OK button.
4. Select Wireless LAN Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen:
5. Select Setup Wizard and press the OK button. Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,
select Disable Wireless LAN instead. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to set up your product on a wired network and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup.
6. Select the name of your wireless network (SSID) or enter the name manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, press the arrow buttons to select Other SSIDs
and press the OK button. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, as described in the next step.
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7. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password) using the displayed keypad.
Note: If your password has uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, make sure you enter them correctly.
• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad.
Then press the OK button to select it.
• To change the case of letters or select symbols, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase),
or !#%@ and press the OK button. Then highlight an option and press the OK button to select it.
• To enter a space, select 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. Confirm the displayed network settings and press the OK button to save them. Note: If you need to change a setting, press the Back button.
9. If you want to print a network setup report, select Yes and press the OK button. (Otherwise, select No.)
10. Press the Home button to exit. The WiFi light should now be on, but not flashing.
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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: Product Basics

Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device

You can print photos, documents, web pages, and more from smartphones or tablets, such as iPhones, iPads, and Android devices.
1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. Visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more about mobile device printing and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
3. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
4. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Product Basics

Using EPSON Connect Email Print

With EPSON Connect Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Email Print features a unique email address assigned to your Epson product, similar to having a dedicated fax number. When you want to print, just send an email with attachments to your product's email address.
1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed
setup instructions.
3. Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address. Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by
logging into your EPSON Connect account.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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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. Close the output tray, if necessary.
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2. Pull out the paper cassette.
3. Slide the edge guides outward.
Note: If you are using legal-size paper, push the tab and extend the paper cassette.
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4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size.
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5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
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6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
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7. Gently replace the paper cassette.
Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.
8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
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Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or
insert the paper cassette during printing. 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 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 Paper for Photos

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Close the output tray, if necessary.
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2. Pull out the paper cassette.
3. Slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size.
5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
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