Epson Stylus NX305 User Manual

Scanning a Document or Photo31
Scanning a Document or Photo
You can use your Epson Stylus NX300/305 Series to scan original documents and 
photos and save them as digital files on your computer or other device.
You can also convert your scanned documents to editable/searchable text using the 
included ABBYY® FineReader® Sprint Plus OCR software. For more information, 
see the online User’s Guide.
Basic Scanning
You can scan from any TWAIN-compliant application using Epson Scan. Or you 
can start Epson...

32Scanning a Document or Photo
4. Epson Scan opens in Office Mode the first time you use it. You can change the 
scan mode using the Mode selector in the upper right corner.
■Office Mode scans text documents quickly and lets you use the 
Automatic Document Feeder.
■Home Mode is good for scanning photos and graphics and provides 
several preset options.
■Professional Mode provides a full array of tools.
Note:
You cannot use Home mode to scan with the Automatic Document Feeder.
5. Click Scan and select the...

Scanning Multiple Pages33
Scanning Multiple Pages
You can scan a document and save it on your computer in PDF or another format. 
With the Automatic Document Feeder, you can scan up to 30 pages at a time.
Note:
For detailed scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide.
1. Place your document in the Automatic Document Feeder (see page 9).
2. Start Epson Scan (see page 31).
3. Select Office Mode in the upper right.
4. Select the Image Type.
5. Select Auto Detect or ADF (Automatic 
Document Feeder) as...

34Maintaining Your Product
Maintaining Your Product
Follow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head 
nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see your 
online User’s Guide.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some of the nozzles in the print 
head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the ink 
cartridges. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles.
1. Load...

Cleaning the Print Head35
Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you 
can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.
Note:
You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to 
clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 38).
1. Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Press the Copy/Fax button, then press Menu.
3. Press...

36Maintaining Your Product
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status
You can check the ink cartridge status anytime using the NX300/305 Series 
display screen. To check the ink cartridge status with your Windows or Macintosh 
software, see the instructions in your online User’s Guide.
Note:
You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other cartridges 
are not expended. Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying.
1. Press the Copy/Fax button, then press Menu.
2. Press u...

Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges37
Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at 
www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can 
also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, 
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Purchase genuine Epson cartridges and use them within six months of installing 
them and before the expiration date on the cartridge box. When you purchase new 
ink, use the...

38Maintaining Your Product
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new 
cartridges immediately after removing the old ones.
Caution:
Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are 
vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the 
ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
1. Turn on the NX300/305 Series.
If an ink...

Replacing Ink Cartridges39
4. Before you open the new cartridge package, shake it four or five times. Then 
remove it from the package.
Caution:
Do not touch the green chip on the back of the cartridge, or you may damage it.
5. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.
Caution:
Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.
6. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks 
into place.
7. Once you replace all the cartridges that need...

40Solving Problems
Solving Problems
If you have a problem with your NX300/305 Series, check the messages on the 
display screen to diagnose the cause.
You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 41 for basic troubleshooting 
suggestions, or double-click the User’s Guide icon on your computer desktop for 
more detailed help.
Checking for Software Updates
Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for 
free updates to your Epson Stylus NX300/305 Series software. 
Open your...