Epson B 310N User Manual

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The table below describes the meanings of the lights on the control panel. The lights let you 
know the status of the printer and the type of an error when it occurs.
Power buttonTurns the printer on or off.
Cancel buttonCancels the print job if pressed during printing.
Returns to the Ready status when pressed in Menu mode.
Left buttonReturns to the previous level when pressed in Menu mode.
Up buttonChanges the parameter in the reverse order when selecting a desired 
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Icons on the LCD
This section describes the meaning of icons displayed on the LCD screen.
The table below describes the meaning of ink cartridge status icon.
Ink status light 
(orange)On:
The installed ink cartridge is expended.
The ink cartridge is not installed.
The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer.
The cartridge lock lever is in the unlocked position.
The installed maintenance box is at the end of its service life. 
The maintenance box is not...

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The table below describes the meaning of maintenance box status icon.
How to Access the Control Panel Menus
This section describes how to enter Menu mode and make settings with the buttons on the 
control panel.
Note:
❏Press the +Cancel button whenever you want to exit Menu mode and return to the Ready 
status.
❏Press the lLeft button to return to the previous step.
1. Make sure that READY appears on the LCD screen, and then press the rRight button. 
The first menu appears on...

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7. Press the OK button to store the selected parameter. If the parameter is for execution 
only, press the OK button to execute the function for the item.
After execution, the printer returns to the previous menu.
8. Press the +Cancel button. The printer returns to the Ready status.
Control Panel Menu List
This section describes the parameter for each item in the menu.
Printer Setting Menu
This menu allows you to configure the basic printer setting.
Language
You can select the...

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Printer Status Menu
This menu allows you to check the current printer status.
Version
You can check the firmware version.
Maintenance box
You can get a rough estimate of the remaining capacity of the maintenance box. 
Maintenance Menu
This menu allows you to make settings related to maintenance.
Head alignment
You can print a head alignment test pattern. From the printing results, you can adjust the 
head alignment.
Cleaning
You can clean the print head. You can also print a...

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You can turn this function Off or On.
Network Setting Menu
This menu allows you to make network settings.
Network setup
You can select the method to configure the network settings.
When Auto is selected, the printer obtains the IP address, Subnet mask and Default 
gateway automatically. When Panel is selected, you can specify the IP address, Subnet 
mask, and Default gateway settings using the control panel. When Init N/W set is selected, 
you can revert the network settings of...

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❏The password is limited to 8 characters.
❏Alphanumeric characters are available for the password.
❏If you forget the password, contact Epson support.
&See “Epson Technical Support” on page 164.
Lock Setting
You can lock the LCD panel to make it childproof, or to prevent unexpected changes made 
by using the LCD panel.
When Ready apears after you set this function On, you need to enter the password when 
you press the rRight button to enter the Menu mode .
Status and Error...

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Printer near end of 
service lifeParts inside the printer are at the 
end of their service life.Contact Epson to replace the 
parts.
&See “Where To Get Help” on 
page 164.
Nozzle maint error see 
guidePrint head nozzles are clogged or 
misaligned.Perform a nozzle check and print 
head cleaning.
&See “Checking the Print Head 
Nozzles” on page 129.
&See “Cleaning the Print Head” 
on page 131.
Press the OK button to recover 
from error status.
Printer error restart 
printerPrinter...

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Printing the Status Sheet
While in Menu mode, you can print a status sheet to see the current default values. To print 
a status sheet, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
2. Press the rRight button to enter Menu mode.
3. Press the dDown or uUp button to display TEST PRINT, and then press the OK or 
rRight button.
4. Press the dDown or uUp button to display STATUS SHEET, and then press the OK or 
rRight button....

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2. Press the rRight button to determine the character.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the password.
4. Once all the characters are set, press the OK button.