Epson Stylus NX420 User Manual

Selecting the Correct Paper Type31 10. To monitor your print job, click the  printer icon in the dock.
Selecting the Correct Paper Type
Select the correct Type (see page 27) or Media Type (see page 28) setting in your 
printer software. This tells your Epson printer what kind of paper you’re using, so 
the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. 
For this paperSelect this setting
Plain paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer PaperPlain Paper/Bright...

32Scanning a Document or Photo
Scanning a Document or Photo
You can use your Epson Stylus NX420 Series to scan a photo or document and 
save it on your computer. The u
Scan button lets you scan quickly using 
preselected settings, or you can use the Epson Scan software to access more 
advanced features. For example, you can use Epson Scan to restore faded colors in 
old photos (see page 35).
Note: 
For detailed scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide.
Quick Scanning With the Scan Button
Use...

Scanning With Epson Scan Software33 5. Do one of the following:
■If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, 
press x
Start to select USB Connection.
■If your printer is connected to a wireless network, press l or r until you 
see your computer name, then press x
Start.
6. Press x
Start to begin scanning.
Once your image is scanned, you see its icon in Windows Explorer or 
Macintosh Finder, or as an attachment in your email application, depending 
on the option you selected....

34Scanning a Document or Photo
You see the Epson Scan window:
4. Select 
Full Auto Mode as the Mode setting 
in the upper right corner. (If you are in 
Home, Office, or Professional Mode, you see 
a different Epson Scan window.)
5. If you want to restore faded color in a photo 
or make other corrections, click 
Customize. 
Then follow the instructions on page 35.
6. Click the 
Scan button. The image is scanned 
and you see its icon in Windows Explorer or 
Macintosh Finder. 
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6...

Restoring and Correcting Photos35
Restoring and Correcting Photos
You can automatically transform a faded, dusty, or badly exposed color photo into 
one with true-to-life color and sharpness as you scan. Use the 
Color Restoration 
and 
Dust Removal options in Epson Scan’s Full Auto Mode. In Home and 
Professional Mode, you can also select 
Backlight Correction to remove shadows 
from images with too much background light.
Note: 
For Mac OS X 10.6, see “Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6” on page 34 to start...

36Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining Your Printer
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.
Caution: 
To keep your printer looking like new, don’t place anything on top of the cover or use it 
as a writing surface. If you need to clean the cover, use only a soft, non-abrasive 
microfiber-type cloth.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If your printouts are...

Cleaning the Print Head37
Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern 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 39).
1. Load letter- or A4-size paper in the sheet feeder (see page 18).
2. Press the 
F Setup...

38Maintaining Your Printer
Checking Ink Levels
If an ink cartridge is expended, you see a message on 
your printer’s LCD display screen:
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.
You can check ink cartridge levels using your printer software:
■Windows: Double-click the  printer icon in the bottom right corner of 
your screen (the taskbar).
■Macintosh: Open the Applications...

Replacing Ink Cartridges39
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. Your printer ships with full cartridges 
and part of the ink from the first...

40Maintaining Your Printer
3. Open the scanner, and open the cartridge cover.
4. 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.
5. Before you open the new cartridge package, shake it gently 
four or five times. Then remove the...