Epson B 310N User Manual

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Rear sheet feeder:
Note:
❏If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction. Make sure the paper 
stack fits under the carrow mark inside the edge guide.
❏Maximum capacity for plain paper depends on the weight and thickness of the paper.
❏The output tray has a maximum capacity of 170 sheets.
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central
SM at 
www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase...

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Front Paper Cassette
1. Pull out the front paper cassette.
Note:
❏The B-310N and the standard-sized front paper cassette are shown throughout.
❏If the legal-size paper cassette (optional for the B-310N) is attached instead of the front 
paper cassette, raise its cover and flip it open.
2. Squeeze the edge guides and slide them out until they click into place.
3. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
MODIFY TO SHOW LETTER SIZE
 

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4. Load the paper with the printable side down.
Note:
Avoid adding paper in the middle of print jobs. Doing so may prevent the paper from feeding 
smoothly.
5. Squeeze the edge guides and slide them against the paper until they click.
Note:
If the legal-size paper cassette is attached instead of the front paper cassette, close its cover.
6. Gently reinsert the cassette into the printer.
 

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Caution:
To avoid paper jams, do not force the front paper cassette or legal size paper cassette 
into the printer and check the edge guides after inserting the cassette.
7. Slide out and extend the extension tray.
Note:
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏Make sure the paper stack fits under the carrow mark inside the left edge guide.
❏The legal size paper cassette does not align flush with the output tray.
Rear Sheet Feeder
1. Open the...

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3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
5. Load the paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the rear sheet feeder. 
Then slide the edge guide against the left edge of the paper.
Note:
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏Always load paper into the rear sheet feeder short edge first, even when you are printing 
landscape-oriented pictures.
❏Avoid adding...

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Using the Optional Legal-Size Paper Support
Align the legal-size paper support with the right side of the paper support and attach it as 
shown. You can load up to 60 sheets of plain legal-size paper (up to 20 lb or 75 g/m²).
Do not leave legal-size paper in the rear sheet feeder when you are not printing, or the 
sheets may curl.
Loading Envelopes
Follow these steps to load envelopes:
1. Open the paper support.
 

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2. Slide out and extend the extension tray.
3. Slide the left edge guide to the left.
4. Load envelopes short edge first with the flap facing down and to the left. Then slide the 
left edge guide against the left edge of the envelopes.
Note:
❏The thickness of envelopes and their ability to fold vary widely. If the total thickness of the stack 
of envelopes exceeds 0.6 inch (15 mm), press down on the envelopes to flatten them before 
loading. If print quality declines when a stack of...

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❏Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded.
❏Flatten the envelope flaps before loading.
❏Flatten the leading edge of the envelope before loading.
❏Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
For printing instructions, see the following instructions.
&See “Printing on Envelopes” on page 42.
Setting Up the Output Tray
The output tray is located on the front paper cassette. Slide out the extension tray and then 
open the flap on the extension tray to...

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Chapter 3 
Basic Printing
Introduction
This section guides you through the procedures for different kinds of printing.
Printing Documents
Explains how to print documents on various types of paper.
&See “Printing Documents” on page 30.
Printing Photos
Explains how to print photos on various types of paper.
&See “Printing Photos” on page 36.
 

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Printing on Envelopes
Explains how to print on envelopes.
&See “Printing on Envelopes” on page 42.
Printing Documents
Loading Paper
Refer to the section below for details on loading paper.
&See “Loading Paper” on page 21.
When using special Epson paper, refer to the section below.
&See “Using Special Paper” on page 20.
Printer Settings for Windows
1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Access the printer settings.