Epson Stylus NX215 User Manual

							Copying a Photo11
Copying a Photo
You can copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available) 
for instant photo reprints. You can also convert color photos to black-and-white.
1. Press the POn button to turn on your Epson printer.
2. Load 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper in the sheet feeder (see page 5).
3. Place your original photo on the scanner glass (see page 9).
4. Press the Copy button to enter copy mode.
5. To print more than 1 copy, press + or – to select the number (up to 99).
6. Press lorrto select Color or B&W copies.
7. To adjust the copy size, press the Copy button and select a percentage using 
+ or –. Or you can press lorrto select Auto (to automatically size the image 
to fit your paper). When you’re finished, press the Copy button again.
8. Press the  paper size button, if necessary, to select 4× 6 Photo Paper.
9. Press xStart to begin copying.
To cancel copying, press yStop/Clear Settings.
Start copying
Select copy mode
Change copy size
Select paper size and type
 
						

							12Printing From a Memory Card
Printing From a Memory Card 
Your Epson printer 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. 
See the on-screen Epson Information Center for instructions on copying memory 
card files between your Epson printer and a computer, and printing photos pre-
selected in your camera (DPOF™ or Digital Print Order Format).
Compatible Cards and Image Formats
You can use the following types of cards with your Epson printer:
Your Epson printer supports image files that meet the following requirements:
* Adapter required
** DCF is the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard
SD™
SDHC™
miniSD™*
miniSDHC*
microSD*
microSDHC*
MultiMediaCard™
MMCplus™
MMCmobile™*
MMCmicro™*
Memory Stick™
Memory Stick Duo™*
Memory Stick PRO™
Memory Stick PRO Duo™*
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™*
Memory Stick Micro*
MagicGate™ Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo™*
xD-Picture Card™
xD-Picture Card Type H
xD-Picture Card Type M
xD-Picture Card Type M+
Media format DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant**
File format JPEG
Supports Exif version 2.21
Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels
Number of files Up to 999
 
						

							Inserting the Card13
Inserting the Card
1. Make sure your Epson printer is turned on.
2. Insert your card as shown.
Note: 
Do not force the card into the slot; it won’t go in all the way.
The memory card access light flashes, then stays lit. Now you can:
■View your photos on the LCD display screen and print them (see page 14)
■Print an index sheet so you can select which photos to print (see page 15)
When you want to remove the card, make sure the memory card access light is not 
flashing, then pull the card straight out of its slot. If your printer is connected to 
your computer, first prepare the card for removal:
■If the computer is running Windows, click the   or   icon on the taskbar 
and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device. Once you see a 
confirmation message, remove the card.
■If your printer is connected to a Macintosh, drag the   removable disk icon 
from your desktop into the trash, then remove the card.
Caution: 
Do not remove the card or turn off your printer while the memory card access light is 
flashing; you may lose data on the card.
Memory card access light
 
						

							14Printing From a Memory Card
Printing Photos From the LCD Screen
You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD 
display screen.
1. Load several sheets of 4 × 6-inch Epson photo paper (various types available; 
see page 7).
2. Press the Print photos button. You see this screen:
3. Press lorrto move through your photos and display one that you want to 
print.
4. Press the + or – button to select the number of copies you want of that photo.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select more photos, if you want.
6. Press the  paper size button, if necessary, to select 4× 6 Photo Paper.
7. When you’re ready to print, press xStart.
To cancel printing, press yStop/Clear Settings.
Paper size button
 
						

							Printing Photos From an Index Sheet15
Printing Photos From an Index Sheet
You can print an index sheet containing small versions of all the photos on your 
memory card. Then you can select the photos you want by marking them on the 
sheet and scanning the sheet. Your Epson printer automatically prints them.
Printing an Index Sheet
1. Load several sheets of plain letter- or A4-size paper (see page 5).
2. Insert a memory card (see page 13).
3. Press the Index Sheet button.
4. Make sure option 1 is selected (for printing the 
index sheet), then press xStart.
The most recent photos are printed on the first 
index sheet, up to 30 photos per page. If you need 
to cancel printing, press yStop/Clear Settings.
Now you can select the photos you want to print (see the next section).
Printing Photos From the Index Sheet
Once you have printed an index sheet, you can mark the photos you want to print 
right on the sheet, scan the sheet, and print the photos automatically.
1. Use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles on the sheet.
Note: 
Do not use a permanent marker or felt-tip pen; 
these could damage the scanner glass.
■Select the paper type and size you want to 
use.
■Select a Borderless or With Border layout.
■If you want to print the date the photo was taken on each photo, fill in 
the Print date on photos circle.
■Fill in one circle beneath each photo you want to print. The numbers 
indicate how many copies you want of that photo. To print one copy of 
all the photos on the index sheet, fill in the All circle at the top.
Incorrect:
Correct:
 
						

							16Printing From a Memory Card
2. Open the document cover. Then place the index sheet face-down on the glass, 
in the lower right corner so that the top of the sheet is aligned against the right 
edge of the glass. Close the document cover.
3. Load the type of photo paper on which you want to print your photos.
Note: 
For best results, use Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Epson Premium 
Photo Paper Glossy, or Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss.
4. Make sure your memory card is still inserted and the LCD screen shows 
option 2 selected (for scanning the index sheet).
5. Press xStart to start scanning and printing. Wait until printing finishes 
before printing from any additional index sheets.
If you need to cancel printing, press yStop/Clear Settings.
 
						

							Printing From Your Computer17
Printing From Your Computer
This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on 
your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. For detailed instructions on printing, 
see the on-screen Epson Information Center.
Before you start, make sure you’ve installed your printer software and connected 
your Epson printer to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. 
Tip: 
It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson printer’s software (see page 34 for 
instructions).
Printing in Windows
1. Open a photo or document in a Windows program.
2. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a window like this one:
3. 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. Then click 
Preferences or Properties on the next screen.) 
Click here to open 
your printer software
Select your Epson printer
 
						

							18Printing From Your Computer
4. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you choose the 
correct paper Type setting for the paper you are using (see page 24 for 
details).
Note: 
For quick access to the most common settings, click the Shortcuts tab and select 
one of the presets. You can create your own presets by clicking the Save Settings 
button on the Advanced tab.
5. If you want to reduce or enlarge your printout, or print double-sided, click the 
Page Layout tab and select settings as necessary.
6. For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. 
Note: 
For more information about print settings, click Help or see your on-screen Epson 
Information Center.
7. Click OK to save your settings. 
Select your 
document Orientation
Select your paper Size
Select your paper Type 
Select the type of document you’re printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures)
 
						

							Printing With a Macintosh19
8. Click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and shows the 
progress of your print job.
Printing With a Macintosh
See the section below for your Mac OS® operating system.
Mac OS X 10.5
1. Open a photo or document in an application.
2. Open the File menu and select Print.
3. Select your Epson printer as the Printer setting.
4. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary.
Cancel 
printing
Click to expand
Select your Epson printer
 
						

							20Printing From Your Computer
5. Select the basic copy and page settings. For borderless printing, choose a 
Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Borderless option.
Note: 
If the setting you want isn’t shown (for example, Scale), check for it in your 
application before printing. Or check for it in the settings for your application at the 
bottom of this window.
Copy and 
page settings
Application settings