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 Scan directly from your computer and save your image to a file.
Note:
For detailed scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide.
1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in 
the back left corner, as shown on page 8.
2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.
3. Do one of the following to start Epson Scan:
■Windows:
Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop.
■Macintosh:
Double-click EPSON Scan in the Applications folder.
■If you are scanning from an application, start your application. Then 
open the File menu, choose Import or Acquire, and select your Epson 
Stylus NX300/305 Series (if necessary).
 
						

							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 name, location, and format (such as PDF) for your 
scanned document.
6. Click OK. The image is scanned and you see its icon in Windows Explorer or 
Macintosh Finder.
Click here to change 
the scan mode
 
						

							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 the Document 
Source setting.
6. Select the Size of the originals.
7. Select the scanning Resolution based on how you will use the scanned image:
■E-mail, view on a computer screen, or post on the web: 96 to 150 dpi
■Print or convert to editable text (OCR): 300 dpi
■Fax: 200 dpi
8. Click the Preview button to scan and eject the first page. Place the page back 
on top of the other pages and reload them in the feeder.
9. If desired, draw a marquee (or box) around the area you want to scan in the 
Preview window. Adjust the image quality, if necessary.
10. Click Scan.
11. Select the name, location, and format (such as PDF) for your scanned 
document and click OK. The document is scanned and you see its icon(s) in 
Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder.
Note: 
Depending on the file format you select, Epson Scan may create one file containing 
all of the pages in your document or create one file for each page of your 
document. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
To open the file, double-click it in Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder.
 
						

							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 letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Press the Copy/Fax button, then press Menu.
3. Press u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK.
4. Press u or d to select Nozzle Check, then 
press the xColor button.
5. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to 
see if there are gaps in the lines.
6. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing. 
Press 1 to finish.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press 2 to clean the print head. See 
page 35 for details.
Nozzles are cleanNozzles need cleaning
 
						

							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 u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK.
4. Press u or d to select Head Cleaning, then 
press the xColor button.
Cleaning lasts around 1 minute. When it’s 
finished, you see a message on the display screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
5. Press 1 to finish or 2 to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is 
clean.
Note:
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off 
your NX300/305 Series and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try 
printing again. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be 
replaced. If that doesn’t help, contact Epson as described on page 44.
If you do not use your NX300/305 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at 
least once a month to maintain good print quality.
 
						

							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 or d to select Maintenance, then press 
OK.
3. Press u or d to select Ink Levels, then press 
OK.
4. The cartridge status is displayed for each ink 
color: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black.
In this example, the cartridges are full or nearly 
full.
See page 38 to replace a cartridge, if necessary.
A window may also appear on your computer screen when you try to print when 
ink is low. This window can optionally display ink offers and other updates from 
Epson.
Note:
To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your 
online User’s Guide.
 
						

							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 following Epson ink cartridge numbers:
Note:
We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use 
of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency 
of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge 
after the “replace cartridge” indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges 
and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer.
For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package.
Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. If cartridges have been exposed to cold 
temperatures, allow them to warm up to room temperature for at least 3 hours before 
using them.
Ink colorModerate useStandard capacityHigh capacity
Black 88 69 68 
Cyan 88 69 —
Magenta 88 69 —
Yellow 88 69 —
 
						

							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 cartridge is low or expended, you see a 
message on the NX300/305 Series display 
screen indicating which color to replace. Press 
OK.
If you’re replacing a cartridge before you see a message on the NX300/305 
Series display screen, press the Copy/Fax button, press Menu, press u or d 
to select Maintenance, and press OK. Then select Ink Cartridge 
Replacement and press OK.
2. Lift up the scanner, then open the cartridge cover.
3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it up. 
Dispose of it carefully. Do not take the used 
cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with 
soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them 
immediately with water. Keep ink cartridges out of the 
reach of children.
 
						

							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 replacing, close the cartridge 
cover and push it down until it clicks into place.
8. Lower the scanner.
9. Press OK to begin charging the ink. This takes about 2 minutes. When you 
see a completion message on the display screen, ink charging is finished.
10. Press Menu to exit.
Caution:
Never turn off the NX300/305 Series while ink is charging, or you’ll waste ink. If you see 
an ink replacement message on the display screen, press OK and press down all the 
cartridges securely.
If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot reinstall and use the 
cartridge.
 
						

							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 online User’s Guide and select Download the Latest 
Software or visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support 
(U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada).
With Windows, you can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in the 
printer settings window. You can also click   or Start, select All Programs or 
Programs, select EPSON, select EPSON NX300 Series, and click Driver 
Update.