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 White Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 
Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive SheetsPremium Presentation Paper Matte
Envelopes Envelope
Cancel 
printing
Select the 
print job Pause or 
resume 
printing
 
						

							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 the uScan button to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your 
computer. You can even scan a photo and have it automatically included in an 
email message.
Note: 
For Mac OS X 10.6, see “Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6” on page 34.
1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in 
the front right corner, as shown on page 22.
2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.
3. Press the u
Scan button.
4. Press lorr to select one of the following options:
■Scan to PC automatically creates a JPG image and saves it to your 
computer; ideal for scanning photos
■Scan to PDF automatically creates a PDF file and saves it to your 
computer; ideal for scanning documents
■Scan to Email automatically scans a photo, resizes it, launches your 
email application, and attaches a JPG image to a new outgoing message
 
						

							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.
Scanning With Epson Scan Software
You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your 
computer using the Epson Scan software. You can also launch Epson Scan from 
any TWAIN-compliant application, such as Adobe
® Photoshop®.
Note: 
For Mac OS X 10.6, see “Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6” on page 34.
1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in 
the front right corner, as shown on page 22.
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 
printer.
 
						

							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
You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your 
computer.
1. Open an image editing application such as Preview and select 
Import From 
Scanner
 from the File menu, then select your Epson product.
2. Click the 
Scan button to begin scanning. Your image is saved to the folder 
selected in the 
Scan To pop-up menu.
 
						

							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 scanning, 
click the Show Details button, and select settings as necessary.
Note: 
For more information, see the online User’s Guide. You can also click Help on the 
Epson Scan screen for information about all the available settings.
Full Auto Mode
Click the Customize button, 
click Dust Removal and/or 
Color Restoration, click 
OK, and click Scan.Automatically orients 
your photos based 
on detected faces 
and other features. 
If your photo is not 
oriented correctly, 
turn off Auto Photo 
Orientation and try 
again.
 
						

							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 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- or A4-size paper in the sheet feeder (see page 18).
2. Press the 
F Setup button on the printer’s control panel.
3. Press x
Start to select Nozzle Check.
4. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines.
5. If there are no gaps, press 
yStop/Clear Settings to finish.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x
Start to clean the print head 
(see page 37). 
Nozzles are clean Nozzles need cleaning
 
						

							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 button.
3. Press lorr to select 
Head Cleaning, then press xStart.
Cleaning takes approximately one minute. When it’s finished, you see a 
message on the display screen.
Caution: 
Never turn off the printer during head cleaning or you may damage it.
4. Run a nozzle check (as described on page36) to verify that the print head is 
clean. 
5. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, run another 
cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again.
Note: 
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off the 
printer and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print 
head 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 48.
If you do not use your Epson printer often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least 
once a month to maintain good print quality.
 
						

							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 folder on your hard drive, then open the 
EPSON Printer Utility 4. Select your Epson printer and click OK, then select 
EPSON StatusMonitor.
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 Cartridges
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from 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).
Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges:
Ink color
Moderate-capacity 
(For lighter use)
Standard-capacity
Black 124 125
Cyan 124 125
Magenta 124 125
Yellow 124 125
 
						

							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 cartridges is used for priming the printer.
For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package, 
and before the expiration date on the cartridge box.
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.
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.
Note: 
Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the 
ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
1. Turn on your printer.
2. If an ink cartridge is expended, you see a message 
on the LCD display screen. Note which cartridges 
need to be replaced and press x
Start.
If a cartridge is expended, you must replace it to be 
able to print. If a cartridge is low, you can continue 
printing until a cartridge needs replacement.
If you’re replacing a cartridge before you see a message on the LCD display 
screen, press the 
F Setup button, select Ink Cartridge Replacement, and 
press x
Start.
 
						

							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 cartridge from the package.
Caution: 
Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink 
cartridge.
6. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of 
the ink cartridge.
Caution: 
Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink 
may leak.