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 
parameter in Menu mode.
Down buttonChanges the parameters in forward order when selecting a desired 
parameter in Menu mode.
Right buttonEnters Menu mode when pressed in the Ready status.
Selects a desired menu when pressed in Menu mode.
OK buttonSets the selected parameter in the selected item in Menu mode.
Executes the item if the selected item is for execution only.
Feeds the paper when paper feed failed.
Light Description
 
						

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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 installed.
The installed maintenance box cannot be used with the printer.
The maintenance box cover is open.
Flashing:
The installed ink cartridge is nearly expended.
The maintenance box is nearing the end of its service life.
Paper status light 
(orange)On:
No paper is loaded in the paper source.
The printer loads more than one sheet of paper at a time.
Flashing:
Paper is jammed.
Power light (green)On:
The printer is in the Ready status.
Flashing:
The printer is starting.
The printer is printing.
The printer is cleaning the print head.
The printer is charging the ink.
The printer is canceling printing.
Off:
The printer is off.
Icon Description
The icon gives a rough estimate of the useable ink remaining in 
the ink cartridge.
The installed ink cartridge is nearly expended.
The installed ink cartridge is expended.
 
						

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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 the LCD screen.
2. Press the dDown or uUp button to scroll through the menus. 
3. Press the OK or rRight button to select the desired menu. The first item appears on 
the LCD screen.
4. Press the dDown or uUp button to scroll through the items.
5. Press the OK or rRight button to select the desired item. The first parameter appears 
on the LCD screen.
6. Press the dDown or uUp button to scroll through the parameters.
The ink cartridge is not installed.
The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer.
Icon Description
The icon gives a rough estimate of the remaining capacity of 
the maintenance box. The dark graphic reflects remaining 
capacity.
The installed maintenance box is nearing the end of its service 
life.
The installed maintenance box is at the end of its service life.
The maintenance box is not installed.
The installed maintenance box cannot be used with the printer.
 
						

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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 language displayed on the LCD screen from the following list: English, 
French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese.
USB, Network
You can select the printer control language for the port.
Test Print Menu
This menu allows you to make settings related to test print.
Nozzle check
You can print a print head nozzle check pattern for each ink cartridge. From the printing 
results, you can check whether the nozzles are delivering ink properly. 
&See “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 129.
Status sheet
You can print the current printer status. 
&See “Printing the Status Sheet” on page 109.
Network sheet
You can print the current settings of the network interface.
 
						

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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 nozzle check pattern before cleaning.
Auto Cleaning
This printer automatically checks the print head nozzles without printing a pattern and 
cleans the nozzles if they are clogged. Some ink is consumed from all cartridges while 
checking the print head nozzles.
You can turn this function Off or On.
Cleaning sheet
You can clean up the rollers inside the printer.
Contrast adj.
You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen. Press the uUp or dDown button to adjust 
contrast.
Low Speed Mode
This function may prevent the print head nozzles from becoming clogged, and will print out 
more quietly.
 
						

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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 the printer to the factory default value.
IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway
You can set the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to the printer. To change 
the parameter, press the lLeft or rRight button to move cursor and the uUp or dDown 
button to change number.
Bonjour
You can set the Bonjour settings of the printer.
Password Menu
This menu allows you to make settings related to the LCD panel lock.
Password Setting
You can set the password for the LCD panel lock by entering the current password once 
and the new password twice. To enter the password, see “Entering the Password” on page 
109
Note:
❏The password is set to  (none) as the factory default.
Item Parameter
Network setup Auto -
Panel IP address 000.000.000.000–255.255.255.255
Subnet mask 000.000.000.000–255.255.255.255
Default gateway 000.000.000.000–255.255.255.255
Init N/W set -
 
						

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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 Messages
This section describes the meaning of messages displayed on the LCD screen.
The table below describes the status messages.
The table below contains error messages, a brief description of each message and 
suggestions for correcting the problem.
Message Description
Cancel The print job is canceled.
Charging ink The printer is charging the ink.
Cleaning The printer is cleaning the print head.
Please wait The printer is starting.
The printer is initializing the settings.
Printing The printer is processing data.
Ready The printer is ready to print.
Power save The printer is in the power save mode.
Power off The printer is shutting down.
Message Problem Solutions
Service call see guide Service call error occurs. Turn off the printer and then back 
on. If the error does not clear, 
contact Epson.
&See “Where To Get Help” on 
page 164.
 
						

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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 error occurs. Turn off the printer and make sure 
paper is not jammed. 
&See “The Paper Jams” on page 
148.
If the error still does not clear, 
contact Epson.
&See “Where To Get Help” on 
page 164.
Close maint box 
coverThe maintenance box cover is 
open.Close the maintenance box 
cover.
Set maint box The maintenance box is not 
installed.Install the maintenance box.
The maintenance box cannot be 
used with the printer.Install a genuine maintenance 
box.
Replace maint box The maintenance box is full. Replace the maintenance box.
&See “Replacing the 
Maintenance Box” on page 127.
Move ink lever down The cartridge lever is in the 
unlocked position.Move the cartridge lever to the 
locked position.
Set ink cartridge The ink cartridge is not installed.Install the ink cartridge.
Replace ink cartridge The ink cartridge cannot be used 
with the printer.Install a genuine ink cartridge.
The ink cartridge is expended. Replace the ink cartridge.
&See “Replacing an Ink 
Cartridge” on page 120.
Set paper in cassette Paper is not loaded in the front 
paper cassette.Load the paper in the front paper 
cassette.
Set paper in auto 
feederPaper is not loaded in the rear 
sheet feeder.Load the paper in the rear sheet 
feeder.
 
						

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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.
5. Press the OK button to start printing a status sheet.
After printing is finished, the printer returns to the Test print menu.
Entering the Password
When you want to set or change the password from the Password menu, or press the 
rRight button to enter the Menus after the LCD panel is locked, you need to enter the 
password.
Follow the instuctions below to enter the password.
Note:
If the current password is the factory default, just press the OK button to proceed.
1. Press the dDown or uUp button to display the character you want to select.
Remove jammed 
paperPaper is jammed in front paper 
cassette or rear sheet feeder.Remove the jammed paper.
&See “The Paper Jams” on page 
148.
Double feed jam 
remove paperThe printer feeds more than one 
sheet of paper at a time.Remove the jammed paper, and 
then press the OK button.
Close printer cover The printer cover is open during 
printing.Close the printer cover.
Set duplex unit The duplex unit is removed. Attach the duplex unit.
Duplex unit jam 
remove paperPaper is jammed in duplex unit. Remove the jammed paper.
&See “The Paper Jams” on page 
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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.