Epson Epson Stylus NX530 User manual

Epson Stylus®NX530
Quick Guide
About Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Printing From a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Printing From Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Scanning a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintaining Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Guide rapide
À propos de votre produit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Utilisation de papiers spéciaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Copie d’un document ou d’une photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Impression depuis une carte mémoire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Impression depuis un ordinateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Numérisation d’un document ou d’une photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Entretien de l’imprimante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Résolution des problèmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Avis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

2About Your Product
About Your Product
After you set up your Epson Stylus®NX530 (see the Start Here sheet), turn to this Quick
Guide and your online User’s Guide for instructions on using your product.
Adjusting the Control Panel
The control panel is adjustable. Squeeze the release bar underneath to raise or lower it as
shown.
Caution: To avoid damaging your product, always squeeze the release bar to lower the
control panel.
Features Where to find information
Copy and scan from the easy-to-use control
panel.
See this Quick Guide for the basics.
See the online User’s Guide for details.
World’s fastest print speeds, including
automatic, high-speed, two-sided printing.
See this Quick Guide for information.
Easy networking—Wi-Fi and Ethernet®. See the Start Here sheet and the online
User’s Guide.
Copy files to and from your computer with the
built-in memory card reader.
See the online User’s Guide for details.
Wireless printing from mobile devices with
Epson Connect.
See www.epson.com/connect
English

About Your Product 3
Using the Control Panel
The control panel makes it easy to use all the features of your product. To save energy, the
screen goes dark after several minutes of inactivity. Press any button (except the POn
button) to wake it up.
Number Description
1 Turns product on/off
2 Changes the view of photos or crops photos
3 View menus and status on the LCD screen
4 Sets the number of copies
5 Stops copying/printing/scanning or resets settings
6 Shows wireless network status
7 Returns to the Home menu
8 Displays Help for solutions to problems
9 Displays detailed settings for each mode
10 Use the arrow keys and OK button to navigate menus
11 Cancels/returns to the previous menu
12 Starts copying/printing/scanning
Stop/Clear Settings
Display/Crop
Help
123 4 5
1211109876

4Using Special Papers
Using Special Papers
Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of
your documents, photos, presentations, and other projects.
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at 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).
Paper name Size
Part
number
Sheet
count
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181
S042174
60
100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S042182
S042175
25
50
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-
gloss
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041331 20
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808
S041727
40
100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S042183
S041667
25
50
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809
S042038
50
100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041141
S041649
S041271
20
50
100
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041586 500
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte
Double-sided
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S042384 150
Epson Ultra Presentation Paper
Matte
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041341 50
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041257
S042180
50
100

Using Special Papers 5
Note: Media availability varies by country.
For detailed paper loading instructions, see the Start Here sheet or online User’s Guide.
For best results:
■Fan paper before loading.
■Load paper with the glossy or printable side facedown; it is usually whiter or brighter.
■Always load paper short edge first and make sure the edge guides are against the
paper. Make sure the paper is not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte Double-sided
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041568 50
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041062 100
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 356 mm])
S041067 100
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive
Sheets
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041106 10
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer
paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
S041153 10
Paper name Size
Part
number
Sheet
count

6Copying a Document or Photo
Copying a Document or Photo
Follow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the scanner
glass and make color or black-and-white copies.
1. Make sure paper is loaded.
2. Raise the document cover and place your original facedown on the scanner glass, with
the top against the back left corner.
3. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.
4. Press the Home button, press u, d, l, or rto
select Copy, then press OK. You see this screen:
5. Press +or –to select the number of copies you want
(up to 99).
6. Press uor dto select Color or B&W (black and white)
copies.
7. Press lor rto adjust the Density (make the copies
lighter or darker) if necessary.
8. To change copy settings, press xMenu, select Paper
and Copy Settings, then press OK.
■To print on both sides of the page, turn on
2-Sided Printing.
■Press uor dto select your Layout and Paper
Size settings.
■To adjust the copy size, select Reduce/Enlarge,
press OK, then select Actual Size (to print at actual size), Custom Size (to select
a percentage), Auto Fit Page (to automatically size the image to fit your paper),
or one of the specific sizes listed.
■Select your Paper Type.

Copying a Document or Photo 7
■To change the copy quality, select Quality, press OK, then choose Draft,
Standard Quality, or Best.
Note: Not all Paper Type, Paper Size, Layout, and Quality settings may be
available depending on the options you choose. To clear previously used copy
settings, press yStop/Clear Settings. For more information about copy settings,
see your online User’s Guide.
9. After you finish selecting your settings, press xMenu.
10. Press xStart to begin copying. To cancel copying, press yStop/Clear Settings.

8Printing From a Memory Card
Printing From a Memory Card
Your product lets you print photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just
insert it into the memory card slot and you’re ready to print.
See the online User’s Guide for a list of compatible memory cards and instructions on
copying memory card files between your product and a computer.
Inserting the Card
1. Make sure the product is turned on.
2. Insert your card as shown.
Note: Do not force the card into the slot; it won’t go in all the
way. If your memory card requires an adapter, attach it before
inserting the card into the slot. Otherwise, the card might get
stuck.
The memory card access light flashes, then stays lit. Now you can view
your photos on the LCD screen and print them (see page 9).
Removing the Card
After you finish printing your photos, follow these steps to remove the card:
1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing.
Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off your printer while the memory card
access light is flashing; you may lose data on the card.
2. If the product is connected to your computer with a USB cable, do one of the
following before removing the memory card or turning off the printer:
■Windows®:Right-click the name of your card (removable disk) in My Computer
or Windows Explorer, and select Eject.
■Mac OS®X: Drag the removable disk icon from your desktop into the trash,
then remove the card.
3. Pull the card straight out of its slot.
Memory card
access light

Printing From a Memory Card 9
Printing Photos From the LCD Screen
You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. See the
online User’s Guide for instructions on printing layout sheets and proof sheets.
1. Load several sheets of Epson photo paper in the paper cassette.
2. Press the Home button, if necessary, press lor rto select Print Photos,then
press OK.
3. Select View and Print Photos,then press OK.
4. Press lor rto scroll through your photos and display
one that you want to print.
5. Press + to select the photo for printing.
6. To print more than one copy, press +or –to select
the number of copies you want of that photo.
To crop the photo, press Display/Crop. Press
+or –to frame the image; use the arrows to move the frame. Press OK twice when
done.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to select more photos.
8. Press xMenu, select Print Settings, then press OK.
9. Select your Paper Size, Paper Type, Quality and
other print settings, then press xMenu, then, OK to
confirm settings.
10. When you’re ready to print, press xStart. To cancel
printing, press yStop/Clear Settings.

10 Printing From Your Computer
Printing From Your Computer
This section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or Mac computer. For
detailed instructions on printing, see the online User’s Guide.
Printing in Windows
1. Select the print command in your application. You see a window like this one:
2. Make sure your product is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button.
(If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or
Properties on the next screen.)
Click here to open
your printer software
Select your Epson
product

Printing From Your Computer 11
3. On the Main tab, select basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct Paper
Type setting for the paper you are using (see page 13 for details).
Tip: For quick access to common settings, select one of the Printing Presets. You
can create your own presets by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. For more
information about print settings, click Help.
4. For automatic duplex printing with your product, select 2-sided Printing, then select
Auto (default setting).
5. For resizing and other print settings, click the More Options tab.
6. Click OK to save your settings.
7. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Select your document
Orientation
Select your
Document Size
Select your Paper
Type
Click here for 2-sided
printing

12 Printing From Your Computer
Printing with a Mac
Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.6. If you’re printing from
Mac OS X 10.4, see your online User’s Guide for instructions.
1. Open a photo or document in an application.
2. Open the File menu and select Print.
3. Select your product as the Printer setting.
4. Select basic copy and page settings. For borderless printing, choose a Paper Size
setting with a (Borderless) option.
Note: If the setting you want isn’t shown (for example, Scale), check for it in your
application before printing. Or check for it in the settings for your application at the
bottom of this window.
5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select your Media Type, Print
Quality, and other print settings.
Click to expand, if
necessary
Select your Epson product
Copy and page
settings
Application
settings
Pop-up menu

Printing From Your Computer 13
6. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the
online User’s Guide for details.
7. Click Print.
8. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the Dock.
Selecting the Correct Paper Type
Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Mac OS X) 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 paper/media Select this setting
Plain paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Plain 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 Ultra Premium Presentation Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Envelopes Envelope

14 Scanning a Document or Photo
Scanning a Document or
Photo
You can use your product to scan original documents or photos and save them on your
computer. The Scan function lets you scan quickly using preselected settings, or you can
use the Epson Scan software to access more advanced features.
Note: For detailed scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide.
Quick Scanning with the Scan Function
Use the control panel 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.
1. Open the document cover and place your original facedown on the glass, in the back
left corner, as shown on page 6.
2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.
3. Press the Home button if necessary, press u, d,
l, or rto select uScan, then press OK.
4. Press uor dto select one of the following options,
then press OK:
■Scan to PC automatically creates a JPG image
and saves it to your computer; ideal for scanning
photos
■Scan to PC (PDF) automatically creates a PDF file and saves it to your
computer; ideal for scanning documents
■Scan to PC (Email) automatically scans a photo, resizes it, launches your email
application, and attaches a JPG image to a new outgoing message. This works
with MAPI-type email such as Microsoft®Outlook or Windows Live Mail, but
not web-based email such as Gmail.
5. If you’re scanning to your computer, select USB Connection if your product is
connected by a USB cable, or press uor dto select the name of your computer if
your product is connected over a network. Press OK to begin scanning.
Once your image is scanned, you see its icon in Windows Explorer or Mac Finder, or
as an attachment in your email application.

Scanning a Document or Photo 15
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 16. For
detailed scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide.
1. Open the document cover and place your original facedown on the glass, in the back
left corner, as shown on page 6.
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.
■Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5: Double-click EPSON Scan in Applications > Epson
Software.
■To scan from an application, start your application. Then open the File menu,
choose Import or Acquire, and select your product.
4. Epson Scan opens in Full Auto Mode the first time you use it. You can change the
scan mode using the Mode selector in the upper right corner. (If you are in Home,
Office, or Professional Mode, you see a different Epson Scan window.)
5. Click the Scan button. The image is scanned and you see its icon in Windows
Explorer or Mac Finder.

16 Scanning a Document or Photo
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 Image Capture, select your product, if
necessary, then click the Scan button to preview your image.
2. If you would like to select scan settings, such as Color Restoration and file save
settings, click Show Details.
3. Click the Scan button to begin scanning. Your image is saved to the folder selected in
the Scan To pop-up menu.

Maintaining Your Product 17
Maintaining Your Product
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 plain paper in the paper cassette.
2. Press Home, press u, d, l, or rto select
FSetup, then press OK.
3. Press uor dto select Maintenance, then press OK.
4. Press uor dto select Nozzle Check, press OK, then
press xStart.
5. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if
there are gaps in the lines.
6. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Press OK and then press Home to
continue printing.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press uor dto select Head Cleaning, then
press OK to clean the print head (see page 18).
Nozzles are clean Nozzles need cleaning

18 Maintaining Your Product
Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check 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 20).
1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper in the paper cassette.
2. Press Home, then press u, d, l, or rto select FSetup.
3. Press OK, press uor dto select Maintenance, then press OK again.
4. Press uor dto select Head Cleaning, then press OK twice.
5. Select All Colors, All except Black, or Black Only (depending on which nozzles are
clogged), then press xStart.
Cleaning lasts up to 3 minutes. When it’s finished, you see a message on the LCD
screen.
Caution: Never turn off the printer during head cleaning or you may damage it.
6. Press uor dto select Nozzle Check, press OK, and press Start to run a nozzle check
and confirm that the print head is clean.
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 29.
If you do not use your product often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once
a month to maintain good print quality.

Maintaining Your Product 19
Checking Ink Levels
You can check the ink levels anytime right on the LCD screen. To check the ink levels
with your Windows or Mac OS X software, see the instructions in your online User’s
Guide.
Note: Printing stops when an ink cartridge is expended. If a color cartridge is expended,
you may be able to continue printing temporarily with black ink; see the online User’s
Guide for more information. If the black cartridge is expended, you must replace it to
continue printing.
1. Press Home, press u, d, l, or rto select FSetup, then press OK.
2. Press OK again to select Ink Levels.
3. The ink cartridge status is displayed. See page 20 to
replace a cartridge, if necessary.
4. Press OK to exit.
In Windows, a window may 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 (you can mix
Standard- and Extra High-capacity cartridges):
Ink color Standard-capacity Extra High-capacity
Black 125 127
Cyan 125 127
Magenta 125 127
Yellow 125 127

20 Maintaining Your Product
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 the product.
2. If an ink cartridge is expended, you see a message on
the LCD screen indicating which color to replace.
Press OK.
If you’re replacing a cartridge before you see a message
on the LCD screen, press Home, press u, d, l,
or rto select FSetup, and press OK. Then press
uor dto select Maintenance, press OK, press
uor dto select Ink Cartridge Replacement, and
press OK again.
3. Open the scanner, then open the cartridge cover.