Read these instructions before using your product.
Unpack
1
French control
panel stickers
Power cord
Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Remove all protective materials.
(included for
Canada only)
1 To select English as your language, pressStart.
Note: If you want to change the language, pressorto
select it, then pressStart.
Install ink cartridges
4
Note: Do not load paper yet.
1 Lift up the scanner, then open the cartridge cover.
Turn on
2
1 Connect the power cable.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2 Press theOn button.
2 Shake the ink cartridges gently 4 or 5 times, then unpack
them.
3 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge.
Caution: Don’t remove any other seals or the cartridges may
leak.
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4 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
5 Press each cartridge down until it clicks.
6 Close the cartridge cover. Press down until it clicks.
3 Squeeze the edge guide as you slide it all the way to the
left.
4 Load letter or A4-size paper against the right edge and
behind the tab, with the printable side face up.
7 Lower the scanner.
8 Press theStart button to charge the ink.
Priming takes about 2 minutes.
Note: Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while it is priming or you’ll
from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer.
waste ink.
Load paper
5
1 Open the paper support and pull up the extensions.
2 Open the output tray, pull out the extensions, and raise
the stopper.
5 Slide the edge guide over.
Continue with section 6 to choose your connection type.
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Choose your connection
6
You can connect your printer to your existing network
wirelessly or directly to your computer using a USB cable
(not included). See below for details on each connection
method.
Wireless Connection
You will need to install the software on every computer that
will print to the printer. Temporary use of a USB cable (not
included) is recommended for the first installation only.
After the printer is connected to the network, you will be
prompted to remove the USB cable.
If you’re using Mac OS® X 10.6 or don’t have a USB cable,
you can use the buttons on the printer to select wireless
settings instead.
3Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
Control panel overview
Make sure you know your network name (SSID) and network
password:
• Network name
• Network password
If you don’t have this information, contact the person who set
up your network.
Direct USB Connection
Make sure you have a USB cable (not included). Do not
connect the printer to your computer until you’re instructed
to do so.
Install software
7
1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your
computer.
Turn power on/off
Copy document or photo
Print photo from memory card
Scan document or photo
Check ink level and perform maintenance
LCD display screen
Select number of copies
Reduce/enlarge copies
Browse photos
Select paper size and type
Start printing
Cancel printing and clear settings
Any problems?
Windows®: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click
Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. You can’t install your
software that way.
2 Insert the NX420 Series software CD.
Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window, click
Run Setup.exe. If you see the User Account Control screen,
click Yes or Continue.
Macintosh®: Double-click the Epson icon, if necessary.
If you experience problems during setup, see below:
Network setup was unsuccessful.
• Make sure you select the right network name.
• If your network has security enabled, make sure
you enter your network password (WEP key or WPA
passphrase) correctly. If it has uppercase (ABC) or
lowercase (abc) letters, make sure you enter them
correctly.
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On-screen help with your software
Select Help or ? when you’re using your software.
Epson Technical Support
Visit epson.com/support where you can download drivers,
view manuals, get FAQs, or e-mail Epson.
Press theStart button when you’re finished entering
your password.
• If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or
Allow to let setup continue.
You see error messages on the printer’s LCD
display screen.
See your Quick Guide for troubleshooting information.
Setup is unable to find my printer after connecting
it with a USB cable.
Make sure it is securely connected as shown:
You may also speak with a support specialist by calling
(562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to
6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours
of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long
distance charges may apply.
Need paper and ink?
Try Epson paper with DURABrite® Ultra Ink for professional
results. For the right supplies at the right time, you can
purchase them 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).
Genuine Epson Paper
Epson offers a wide variety of papers to meet your needs;
visit Epson Supplies Central for more information.
Any questions?
Quick Guide
Basic instructions for wireless setup, printing, copying, and
scanning.
User’s Guide
Click the desktop shortcut to access the online User’s
Guide, how-to videos, software downloads, Epson Supplies
CentralSM, and more (requires an internet connection).
Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Heavy weight, non-glare card stock for
school and business projects plus photos.
Genuine Epson Inks
Look for the numbers
below to find your
cartridges. It’s as easy
as remembering your number!
NX420 Series Ink Cartridges
Color
Black
Cyan124125
Magenta124125
Yellow124125
Moderate-capacity
(For lighter use)
124125
Standard-capacity
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This information is subject to change without notice.