Epson Stylus NX420 User Manual

Epson Stylus  NX420 Series
Quick Guide
Wireless Network Setup
Basic Copying, Printing, and Scanning
Maintenance
Solving Problems
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2Contents
Contents
Wireless Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Installing for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Setting up Additional Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   18
Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Contents3
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42
Checking for Software Updates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42
Error Indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

4Wireless Network Setup
Wireless Network Setup
This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your printer on a wireless 
network. 
Note: 
If you’re having trouble setting up your wireless printer, see “Network Problems” on 
page 44.
■
If this is the first time that you’re installing the printer, follow the steps in 
“Installing for the First Time” below.
■If your printer is already on your wireless network and you need to set up 
additional computers to print to the printer, see “Setting up...

Installing for the First Time5 3. When you see this screen, click 
Install.
4. When you see this screen, select 
Wireless and click Next.
 

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5. When you see this screen, select Set up this printer for the first time, then 
click 
Next.
6.For Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to “Setting Up With the Printer Buttons” on 
page 10. You can’t set up your printer using a temporary USB connection.
7. When you see this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click 
Next.
Note: 
If you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option 
should I select for more information on the setup methods.
 

Installing for the First Time7 8. Do one of the following:
■If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with 
“Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable” below.
■If you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with 
“Setting Up With the Printer Buttons” on page 10.
Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 
1. Wait while the software is installed.
2. When you see this screen, connect the printer to your computer with a USB 
cable.
3. Follow any on-screen instructions to continue...

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4. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next.
Note: 
If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup 
continue. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block.
5. If you see a screen like the following, select your network name (SSID) from 
the list, then click 
Next.
Note: 
If your network name isn’t in the list, select Enter Manually. If your network name 
contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly.
 

Installing for the First Time9 6. If you see a screen like the following, enter your security key or passphrase, 
then click 
Next.
Note: 
If your security key contains uppercase or lowercase letters, enter them correctly.
7. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the 
printer and your computer.
9. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click 
Finish.
 

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10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of your software.
When installation is complete, remove the CD. 
To set up additional computers to print to the NX420 Series, see “Setting up 
Additional Computers” on page 14.
Setting Up With the Printer Buttons
1. Follow the instructions on the screen to start the printer’s wireless Setup 
Wizard.
2. When you see this screen, use the printer’s buttons to select the name of your 
wireless network, then press x 
Start.
If...