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EPSON Stylus®NX230 User's Guide

Color RestorationRestores the colors in faded photos automatically.Backlight CorrectionRemoves shadows from photos that have too much background light

Selecting a Scan Size - Professional ModeYou can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You can also select a specific scan size,such a

3. Adjust the scan area as necessary.102

4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customizeoption.5. Name the custom size, enter the size, cl

• Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjustit without constraint.Parent topic: Scanning in Profess

Parent topic: Selecting EPSON Scan SettingsSelecting Scan File SettingsYou can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Sav

1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image:• Click the button for one of the displayed folders.• Cli

PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif)File formats that include EPSON PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a widercolor range (does

4. Select your scan settings as necessary.108

5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu.6. Click Scan.Your scanned file is saved in the folder you

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7. Select PDF as the Type setting.8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window.9. Click OK.EPSON Scan scans your docu

10. Choose one of the following options on the screen:• If you are scanning only one page, click Save File.• If you need to scan additional pages in a

Related topicsStarting a ScanSelecting EPSON Scan SettingsRestoring Photo Colors as You ScanYou can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan the

Replacing Ink CartridgesWhen an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it.You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six month

Related tasksRemoving and Installing Ink CartridgesRelated topicsPrinting With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesChecking Cartridge Status with W

2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen.Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you

4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen.5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers c

Related topicsPrinting With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesChecking Cartridge Status with Mac OS XYou can check the status of your ink cartrid

3. Do the following as necessary:• You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update.• Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on th

Related tasksRemoving and Installing Ink CartridgesRelated topicsPrinting With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesPurchase EPSON Ink CartridgesYou

Product BasicsSee these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.Setting Up the Control PanelProduct Parts LocationsSetting Up the C

Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesMake sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install newcartridges immediatel

• If no cartridges are low or expended, the print head does not move. If you want to replace acartridge before it is low or expended, press the stop b

5. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times.Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or in

8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.9. Lower the scanner unit.10. Press the stop button.The print

Note: If the ink light is on after the print head moves to its home position or the power light is stillflashing 3 minutes after replacing a cartridge

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2. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your inkcartridges as necessary.Parent topic: Replacing I

Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - WindowsPrinting With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridg

1. Click the printer icon in the Dock.2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Deleteicon to

Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the papertype setting, depending on other selected print settin

6 The color copy button7The stop button8The ink light9The paper light10Scan by pressing the B&W copy button and the color copy button simultaneous

Adjusting Print QualityIf your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head.If running these utilities does

1. Press the power button to turn the product off.2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.3. Hold down the stop button and press the power

• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and se

4. Click Print.5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is cleanPrint head needs cleaning133

6. If there are no gaps, click Finish.If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle CheckRelated con

4. Run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean.If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off t

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5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle.The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle isfinished.Cauti

Print head needs cleaning• If there are no gaps, click Finish.• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.I

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer UtilityYou can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac.1. Load a few sheets of p

Product Parts - BackParent topic: Product BasicsProduct Parts - Top1 Sheet feeder2 Paper support3 Output tray4 Paper stopper5 Feeder guard6 Edge guide

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5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the numberrepresenting the best printed pattern for each set.• After

Cleaning the Paper PathIf you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink.1. Load a few sheets of plain p

Cleaning and Transporting Your ProductSee these sections if you need to clean or transport your product.Cleaning Your ProductTransporting Your Product

• Do not carry the product by its control panel; this may damage the product.1. Turn off the product.2. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if t

8. Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down.Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeez

Solving ProblemsCheck these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.Checking for Software UpdatesProduct Light StatusRunnin

Lights1 WiFi2power3ink4paperLight status Condition/solutionThe product is turned on.The power light is onThe power light is flashing The product is bu

Light status Condition/solutionInk in a cartridge is low. You can continue printing, or check whichThe power light is on orcartridge is low and replac

3. Load plain paper in the product.4. Hold down the stop button and press the power button to turn the product on.5. When the product turns on, releas

1 Document cover2 Scanner glass3 Control panel4 Control panel release bar (beneath)Parent topic: Product Parts Locations15

• If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finishedafter 5 minutes, turn off your product. Turn

Parent topic: Solving ProblemsProduct Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access PointIf your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wirele

Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer WindowIf your product does not appear in the Mac OS X printer window, try these solutions:• Turn your prod

Cannot Scan Over a NetworkIf you cannot start EPSON Scan for scanning over a network, try these solutions:• If you are scanning a large original at a

Product Makes Noise, But Nothing CopiesIf your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions:• Run a nozzle check to see if any of th

• If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets.• For best results, follow these guidelines:• Use new, smooth, hig

6. Lower the scanner and press the power button to turn the product back on.7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper

Related topicsLoading PaperSolving Problems Printing from a ComputerCheck these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer.Nothin

Related tasksRunning a Product CheckProduct Icon Does Not Appear in Windows TaskbarIf you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first t

Related topicsReplacing Ink CartridgesPrinting is SlowIf printing becomes slow, try these solutions:• Make sure your system meets the requirements for

Product Parts - Inside1 Scanner unit2 Ink cartridge holder in home positionParent topic: Product Parts Locations16

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Solving Page Layout and Content ProblemsCheck these sections if you have problems with the layout or con

Related tasksSelecting Print Layout Options - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X

Related tasksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X

• In Windows, clear any stalled print jobs from the Windows Spooler:• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name,

Slanted PrintoutIf your printouts are slanted, try these solutions:• Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper.• Select a higher print qualit

• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.• Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper faceup.• Turn off any h

• If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavilysaturated or dark images. If one side of a sheet wi

• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded facedown in the sheet feeder (the printableside should be faceup).• Align the print head.•

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4Re

Cannot Start EPSON ScanParent topic: Solving ProblemsScanning Software Does Not Operate CorrectlyIf your scanning software does not operate correctly,

Product Parts - Back1 AC inlet2 USB portParent topic: Product Parts Locations17

Related topicsStarting a ScanSolving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsCheck these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality probl

Related tasksPlacing Originals on the Scanner GlassLine of Dots Appears in All Scanned ImagesIf a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, cle

Related topicsSelecting EPSON Scan SettingsImage Colors are Patchy at the EdgesIf you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with pa

Related topicsSelecting EPSON Scan SettingsImage is Scanned Upside-DownYour product scans using the Auto Photo Orientation setting. This setting check

Related conceptsImage Preview GuidelinesRelated tasksSelecting a Scan Area - Home ModeSelecting a Scan Area - Office ModeSelecting a Scan Area - Profe

7. Do one of the following to uninstall EPSON Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions:• Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Select Programs and

Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product SoftwareWhere to Get HelpIf you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following s

Technical SpecificationsThese sections list the technical specifications for your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life produ

Mac System RequirementsTo use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems:• Mac OS X 10.4.11• Mac OS X 10.5.8• M

Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum)Light source LEDParent topic: Technical SpecificationsPape

Loading PaperBefore you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.Loading Paper for DocumentsLoading Paper for PhotosLoading EnvelopesPap

Paper types Plain paperWeight 20 lb (75 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2)Parent topic: Technical SpecificationsPrintable Area SpecificationsNote: When printing

Envelopes1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum4 Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimumParent top

Cartridge life Opened package: 6 monthsUnopened package: do not use if the date on the package hasexpiredTemperature Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40

Rated frequency range 50 to 60 HzInput frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 HzRated current 0.5 to 0.3 APower consumption Standalone copying: 13 W (ISO/IEC247

Frequency band 2.4 GHzCommunication mode Infrastructure modeAd hoc modeNote: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11

NoticesCheck these sections for important notices about your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www

For Canadian UsersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations.Cet appareil numériq

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This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the termsand conditions provided by owner of the cop

This printer product includes the open source software program "libncurses" which applies the terms andconditions provided by owner of the c

3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.4. Slide the e

Parent topic: NoticesCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, ortransmitted i

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY

5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you areinserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first

Loading Paper for PhotosYou can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.1. Flip the feeder guard forward.2. Pull up the paper support and i

4. Slide the edge guide left.5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you areinserting a stack of

7. Flip the feeder guard back.Always follow these paper loading guidelines:• Load only the recommended number of sheets.• Load paper short edge first,

3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.4. Slide the edge guide left.5. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them print

6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly.7. Flip the feeder guard back.Always follow these paper loading guidelines:• If you

Paper type Load up to this many sheetsEPSON Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheetsEPSON Premium Photo Paper GlossyEPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyEPSON Pr

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet countEPSON Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40GlossyS041727 1005 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S0

Borderless Paper Type CompatibilityYou can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:Borderless Paper Types• EPSON Premium

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ContentsEPSON Stylus NX230 User's Guide ...

Placing Originals on the ProductFollow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.Caution: Do not place anything

Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8inch (20 mm) away from each other.3. Close the docume

CopyingSee the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.Copying

Printing From a ComputerBefore printing documents or photos from your computer, make sure you have set up your product andinstalled its software as de

3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your prin

6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Size setting.Note: You can also select the User Defined setting to create a custom paper size.7. Sel

includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo toretain the special color effects.Fix Red-EyeRed

2. Select the Paper & Quality Options settings for your printout:• Select the type of paper you loaded.Note: Check the paper type settings list fo

• Select Borderless to print a borderless photo, or Borders to print a document or a photo withborders.Note: You must select a compatible borderless p

Super FineFor text and graphics with high print quality.PhotoFor photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.Best PhotoFor photos and graphi

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows... 42Printing Your Docum

Fix PhotoImproves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize pho

• To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Documentcheckbox and select sizing options.• To print on both sides

Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on yourprinted photo.• To print the borderless image at its ac

2. Place your cursor over a Printing Presets option to view its list of settings.3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your pri

2. Click OK or Print to start printing.Checking Print Status - WindowsParent topic: Printing with WindowsChecking Print Status - WindowsDuring printin

• To cancel printing, click Stop.• To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue.• To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels.Parent top

3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.4. Click OK.These settings are now the defaults selected for pri

You see the printer settings window.3. Click the Maintenance tab.You see the maintenance options:4. Select the language you want to use as the Languag

Changing Automatic Update OptionsYour printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product driver and firmware.You can change

Parent topic: Printing with WindowsRelated tasksChecking for Software UpdatesPrinting with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7You can print with your product

Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons... 70Changing Default Scan

You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and thea

6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation.Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your applic

9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type

Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Depending on your applica

• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheetpop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages

3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selec

Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that includefaces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must b

Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Yo

Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X ... 117Purchase EPSON Ink Cartr

Printing with Mac OS X 10.4You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections.Selecting Page Setup Se

4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderlessphoto, select a paper size with a Sheet Feeder -

2. Select your product as the Printer setting.3. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.Note: If you do not see these settings in the print

4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.5. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.Note: The setting may not exactly match

Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.4You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings maybe una

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4You can select layout options for multi-page

1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.2. Select one of the available options.Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4Parent topic: Pri

1. Select Extension Settings from the pop-up menu in the print window.2. Select any of the available printing preferences.Printing Preferences - Mac O

Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4During printing, you can view the p

2. Select the following options as necessary:• To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete.• To pause printing, click the print job and c

Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window... 152Cannot Print Over a Network...

ScanningYou can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files on your computer.Starting a ScanSelecting EPSON Scan SettingsScanning

1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:• Windows: Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager.• Mac

Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7Related topicsSelecting EPSON Scan Settings72

Starting a Scan from a Scanning ProgramYou can start EPSON Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open thescanned image in th

Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7Related topicsSelecting EPSON Scan Settings74

Selecting EPSON Scan SettingsAfter starting EPSON Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.Scan ModesSelecting the Scan M

Parent topic: Selecting EPSON Scan SettingsRelated tasksScanning in Full Auto ModeScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional

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2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize, selectthe settings, and click OK.• To choose any of the a

Related tasksSelecting Scan File SettingsAvailable Image Adjustments - Full Auto ModeYou can select these image adjustment options in EPSON Scan Full

Cannot Start EPSON Scan... 169Solving Scanned I

2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/LineArt.3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your

4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolutionsetting is selected automatically based on the Destina

Selecting a Scan Area - Home ModeYou can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can selectthe entire image

• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the previewimage.83

2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.• To move the marquee,

• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon tocopy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.

Auto Area SegmentationMakes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from thegraphics.ThresholdAdjusts the l

3. Adjust the scan area as necessary.87

4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customizeoption.5. Name the custom size, enter the size, cl

2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.4. Select

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EPSON Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you w

1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on thepreview image.2. Do the following, as necessary, to work

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click anddrag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the

Text EnhancementSharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.Auto Area SegmentationMakes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more ac

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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents orphotos.3. Select the Document Source setting indica

Available Image Types - Professional ModeYou can select these Image Type options in EPSON Scan Professional Mode.24-bit ColorSelect this setting for c

• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place yourcursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then cl

2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.• To move the marquee,

• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon tocopy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.