Epson Stylus NX305 User Manual

Epson Stylus  NX300/305 Series
Quick Guide
Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing
Maintaining Your All-in-One
Solving Problems
®
 

2Contents
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing. . . . . . . .   8
Using the Scanner Glass  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
Using the...

Contents3
Maintaining Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   35
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37
Replacing Ink...

4Introduction
Introduction
After you have set up your Epson Stylus® NX300/305 Series as described on the 
Start Here sheet, turn here to:
■Load paper
■Make a copy of a document or photo
■Fax a document or photo
■Get the basic steps for printing from your computer
■Scan multiple pages
■Perform routine maintenance
■Solve simple problems
This book tells you how to do most of these things without ever turning on your 
computer! Of course, your NX300/305 Series can do a lot more when you 
connect it to your...

Loading Paper5
Loading Paper
You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. For 
details, see page 6.
1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. Then open the output 
tray, pull out the extension, and raise the paper stopper.
2. Pinch the edge guide and slide it to the left.
3. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, against the right side and behind the 
tab. (Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.)
Always load paper short edge first, even for...

6Loading Paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper, or 20 sheets of photo paper. 
Load other special papers one sheet at a time.
Note:
The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks. If you are just 
making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. However, for the best 
results, you’ll want to use one of Epson’s special ink jet papers designed for your 
printer (see “Using Special Papers” for more information).
4. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not...

Using Special Papers7
Epson Premium Presentation 
Paper Matte Double-sided
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568 50
Epson Premium Photo Paper 
Glossy
Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041808
S041727
40
100
Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041464 20
Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S042183
S041667
25
50
Epson Ultra Premium Photo 
Paper Glossy
Borderless 4 × 6 inches S042181
S042174
60
100
Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041945 20
Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S042182
S042175...

8Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing
Placing Originals for Copying, 
Scanning, or Faxing
Before you copy, scan, or fax, place your documents or photos on the scanner glass 
(below) or in the Automatic Document Feeder (see page 9).
Using the Scanner Glass
You can place two photos or a document up to letter-size (or A4) on the scanner 
glass to make color or black-and-white copies.
1. Open the document cover and place 
your original face-down on the scanner 
glass, with the top against the...

Using the Automatic Document Feeder9
Using the Automatic Document Feeder
You can place up to 30 letter-size sheets or 10 legal-size sheets in the Automatic 
Document Feeder.
1. Tap the originals on a flat surface to even the edges.
2. Open the ADF paper support.
3. Slide the edge guide to the side.
4. Insert the originals face-up.
 

10Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing
5. Slide the edge guide against the originals. Once they’re loaded, you can copy, 
scan, or fax.
Note: 
When you use the Copy function, letter-size paper is automatically selected for your 
printed copies. If you copy a legal-size document, the image will be cropped to fit letter-
size paper.