Epson Stylus NX430 ® Small-in-One TM Quick Guide Your Epson Stylus NX430. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Printing From a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Scanning a Document or Photo . . .
Your Epson Stylus NX430 After you set up your Epson Stylus® NX430 (see the Start Here sheet), turn to this Quick Guide and your online User’s Guide for instructions on using your product. Features Where to find information Print photos without a computer See page 7 for instructions. Crop photos and print in various layouts— directly from your camera’s memory card See the online User’s Guide for instructions. Get high-quality copies with one touch See page 6 for instructions.
The control panel makes it easy to use all the features of your product. To save energy, the control panel goes dark after several minutes of inactivity. Press any button to wake it up.
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® 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).
Part number Sheet count Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041568 50 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041062 100 Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) S041067 100 Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) S041106 10 Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Letter (8.
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. You can also restore color in old photos as you copy them; see the online User’s Guide for more information. 1. Make sure paper is loaded. 2. Raise the document cover and place your original facedown on the scanner glass, with the top facing into the front right corner. 3. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original. 4.
Printing From a Memory Card Your product 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. You can also print in various layouts to include several photos on one sheet of paper, or copy memory card files between your Epson product and a computer. See the online User’s Guide for instructions and a list of compatible memory cards. Inserting the Card 1. Make sure your product is turned on. 2. Insert your card as shown.
Printing Photos From the LCD Screen You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. 1. Load several sheets of 4 × 6-inch (102 × 152 mm) Epson photo paper (various types available; see page 4). 2. Press if necessary, then select Print photos and press OK. (If you want to print multiple photos on one sheet of paper, select Photo Layout Sheet.) 3. Press l or r to scroll through your photos and display one that you want to print. 4.
Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or Mac® computer. For detailed instructions on printing, see the online User’s Guide. Printing in Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. You see a window like this one: Select your Epson printer Click here to open your printer software 2. Make sure your Epson printer is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
3. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type and Size settings for the paper you are using (see page 12 for details). Select the type of document you’re printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document Orientation Note: For quick access to the most common settings, click the Shortcuts tab and select one of the presets.
Printing With a Mac Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.6. If you’re printing from Mac OS X 10.4, see your online User’s Guide for printing instructions. 1. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting. Select your Epson printer Click to expand 3. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary. 4. Select basic copy and page settings. For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option.
5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your Media Type (see below) Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 6. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the online User’s Guide for details. 7. Click Print. 8. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the Dock.
Scanning a Document or Photo You can use your product to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer. The u Scan function lets you scan quickly using preselected settings, or you can use the Epson Scan software to access more advanced features. For example, you can use Epson Scan to restore faded colors in old photos (see page 15). Note: For detailed scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide.
5. Do one of the following: ■ If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, press x to select USB Connection. ■ If your printer is connected to a wireless network, select your computer name, then press x. Once your image is scanned, you see its icon in Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, or as an attachment in your email application, depending on the option you selected.
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6 You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your computer. 1. Open an image editing application such as Image Capture, select your Epson product if necessary, then click the Scan button to preview your image. 2. If you would like to select scan settings, such as Color Restoration and file save settings, click Show Details. 3. Click the Scan button to begin scanning. Your image is saved to the folder selected in the Scan To pop-up menu.
Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see your online User’s Guide. Caution: To keep your printer looking like new, don’t place anything on top of the cover or use it as a writing surface. If you need to clean the cover, use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth.
Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 19). 1. Load letter- or A4-size paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Press 3. if necessary and select F Setup.
A window may also appear on your computer screen when you try to print when ink is low. This window can optionally display ink offers and other updates from Epson. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your online User’s Guide. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. 1. Turn on your printer. 2.
5. Before you open the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times. Then remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 7. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Lower the scanner. 9.
Solving Problems If you have a problem with your product, check the messages on the LCD screen to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” below for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your online User’s Guide for more detailed help. 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.
Cannot scan over the network ■ Epson Scan is not available in Mac OS X 10.6, see “Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6” on page 15 for scanning instructions. ■ If you cannot scan from the product’s control panel, make sure you restarted your computer after installing the product software. Make sure Epson Event Manager is not being blocked by your firewall or security software. Try turning off the firewall. ■ If you are scanning a large document at high resolution, a communication error may occur.
■ Do not load too many sheets at once. See your online User’s Guide for more information. ■ Do not load paper with holes punched in it. ■ If paper is jammed, follow these steps: 1. Gently pull out jammed paper from the output tray or sheet feeder. 2. If paper is stuck inside, lift up the scanner, remove the jammed paper and torn pieces, then lower the scanner. 3. Press x to resume printing. If the error message does not clear, turn the printer off and then back on.
■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. See your online User’s Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be low on ink. Check your cartridge status (see page 17) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see page 19).
Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the product. Use of another cord may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment. ■ Place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
■ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the product. ■ Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage the product. ■ Do not spill liquid on the product or use the product with wet hands.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. ■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets in your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. ■ Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their packages; this can cause leakage.
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