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Epson Stylus NX300 Series
1
Unpack
(Included for Canada only)
If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the back
in “Any questions?”.
Caution: Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Canada only: For French speakers, remove sticker(s) from the backing
sheet and place over corresponding text on the control panel.
2
Turn on the NX300 Series
1
Connect the power cable.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2
Press the
On button.
3
Choose your settings
Stop/
Auto Answer/
Space
Clear Settings
Speed Dial
Group Dial/
Backspace
B&W
Copy/Fax
Color
Redial/Pause
Select your language:
1
2
3
Press Menu to enter the setup mode.
Press or to select Maintenance, then press OK.
Press or to select your Language,
then press OK.
4
Press or to select your laguage,
then press OK.
Select your country:
1
2
3
Press or to select Country/Region,
then press OK.
Press or to select your Region,
then press OK.
If you change the region, confirm your
selection at next screen by pressing the
1 key (for yes) on the numeric keypad.
Enter the date and time:
1
2
Press or to select Daylight Saving Time, then press OK.
Press or to select Summer, if your
region uses Daylight Saving Time and
it’s currently in effect. (DST is effective
from spring to summer.) Otherwise select
Winter to turn off the setting.
3
4
5
Press OK.
Press or to select Date/Time, then press OK.
Press or to select the type of
date display, then press OK.
6
7
Use the numeric keypad to change
the date, then press OK.
Press or to select a 12-hour or 24-hour
display, then press OK.
8
9
Use the numeric keypad to set the time.
If you selected 12h, Press or to
select AM or PM.
10 Press OK.
When you’re finished choosing your settings, press Menu to exit.
4
Install ink cartridges
Note: Don’t load paper before installing the ink cartridges.
1
Open the scanner.
2
Open the cartridge cover.
3
4
Shake the ink cartridges,
then unpack them.
Remove only the yellow tape from each
cartridge.
Caution: Don’t remove any other
seals from the cartridges.
5
6
7
Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
Press each cartridge down until it clicks.
Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks.
8
9
Close the scanner.
Press the OK button to charge the ink. Charging takes about 2 minutes.
Caution: Don’t turn off the NX300 Series while it is charging or you’ll
waste ink
5
Load paper
1
Open the paper support and pull up the extension.
2
Open the output tray, pull out the extension, and raise the paper
stopper.
3
Slide the edge guide to the left while holding the feeder guard forward.
4
Load paper against the right edge guide and behind the tab, with the
printable side face up.
Note: Don’t load the paper sideways;
always load it short edge first.
5
Slide the edge guide over.
6
Connect the phone cord
To use the NX300 Series for faxing, connect the included phone cord from
a telephone wall jack to the LINE port on the NX300 Series. To connect a
telephone or answering machine, see the Quick Guide for instructions.
Note: If you’re connecting to a DSL phone line, you must use a DSL filter or
you won’t be able to fax. Contact your DSL provider for the necessary filter.
7
Install software
Your software works with Windows® 2000, XP, XP Professional x64 Edition,
Windows Vista®, and Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, or 10.5.x.
Windows
1
Make sure the NX300 Series is NOT CONNECTED to your computer.
Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and
disconnect the USB cable. You can’t install your software that way.
2
Insert the NX300 Series software CD.
With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window,
click Run Epsetup.exe. When you see the User Account Control
screen, click Continue.
3
4
Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
When you see this screen, click the first option and then click Next,
unless the NX300 Series is connected to your computer through an
external print server.
If you’re using an external print server, click the second option,
click Next, then skip to step 6.
8
Follow the steps on the right side of the screen to add the
NX300 Series.
9
Click Next again, if necessary.
10 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of the software and
register your NX300 Series.
11 When you’re done, eject the CD.
You’re ready to print, copy, scan, and fax! See your Quick Guide or on-screen
Epson Information Center for instructions.
Any questions?
Quick Guide
Basic instructions for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing.
On-screen Epson Information Center
Click the desktop shortcut for easy access to the NX300 Series User’s
Guide, FAQs, online troubleshooting advice, and software downloads. You
can also purchase paper and ink.
On-screen help with your software
Select Help or ? when you’re using your software.
Epson Technical Support
Internet Support
Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your
product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with
your questions.
Speak to a Support Representative
Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific
Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to
change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Software Technical Support
ABBYY® FineReader® Sprint Plus
(510) 226-6717
Need paper and ink?
Want great results? Simple. Use genuine Epson paper and ink. For the right
supplies at the right time, you can purchase them at Epson Supplies Central
SM
You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the
nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Presentation Paper Matte
Smooth, non-glare, instant-drying paper
for scrapbooks, newsletters, and graphical
presentations. See the entire line of Epson photo
papers at Epson Supplies Central.
Genuine Epson Inks
Look for the numbers below to
find your cartridges.
It’s as easy as remembering your
number!
or
Black
Cyan
or
Magenta
Yellow
69 88
69 88
or
or
69 88
69 88
Try the High Capacity 68 black cartridge available at
www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. sales) or
68
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CPD-25565
Cut out the card to the right
and keep it with you when
purchasing replacement ink
cartridges.
Epson NX300 Series Ink Cartridges
or
Black
Cyan
or
Magenta
Yellow
69 88
69 88
or
or
69 88
69 88
High Capacity Black
68
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