Epson Artisan 1430- User Manual

Printer Parts - Inside 1 Ink cartridge lights 2 Ink cartridge cover 3 Ink cartridge holder (do not remove) 4 Print head 5 Control panel Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations 12

Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1 The WiFi light 2 The power light 3 The power button 4 The Wi-Fi button 5 The network status button 6 The paper/cancel button and light 7 The ink button and light Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Related references Printer Light Status The Power...

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product turns off automatically. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings . 2. Click the Maintenance tab. 3. Click the Printer and Option Inf...

Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading PaperLoading EnvelopesPaper Loading CapacityAvailable EPSON PapersBorderless Paper Type CompatibilityPaper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Open the pa...

Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Envelopes You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]). 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. 19

4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side, printable side up, and flap edge left. Then, slide theedge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Always follow these envelope loading guidelines: • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading...

Paper type Load up to this many sheets EPSON Bright White Paper 80 sheets EPSON Presentation Paper Matte A3 or larger sizes: 50 sheets Smaller sizes: 100 sheets EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets EPSON Photo Paper Glossy A3 or larger sizes: 10 sheets EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Sm...

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count EPSON Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm]) S042180 100 11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 S041468 50 mm) 11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 S041260 50 mm) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 S04126...

• EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy • EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster • EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte • EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Borderless Paper Sizes • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5...

Printing From a Computer Before printing documents or photos from your computer, make sure you have set up your product andinstalled its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: It is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Printing with Wind...

Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photoincludes a face with an intenti...

Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in photos. High Speed Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. Edge Smoothing Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web. Print Preview Displays a preview of your printout before printing. Black/Graysca...

Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo. • To print the borderless image at its actual size without scaling, select Retain Size as the Enlargement Method setting. • To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings. •...

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 printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5. Click OK . Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Wi...

2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Checking Print Status - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to controlprinting and check ink cartridge status. 38

• 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 topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the c...

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 printing. You can still change them as needed forprinting in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: ...

Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product driver and firmware.You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Auto Update Sett...

Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Page Setup...

7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the imageabove for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 45

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 settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Setting...

2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete . • To pause a print job, click the print job and click Hold . To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume . • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, c...

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Select the page setup settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the Page Setup command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Page Setup option in...

5. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the page setup window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. 6. To reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image, select a different Scale setting. 7. Click OK to close the window. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS ...

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select layout options for multi-page documents by selecting Layout from the pop-up menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print ord...

2. Select one of the available options. Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these settings on the Color Options menu. Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Setti...

2. Select any of the available printing preferences. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these options on the Extension Settings menu. Thick paper and envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you pri...

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 click Hold . To resume printing, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume . • To check ink status, click Supply Levels . Parent to...

Using an External Device with Your Product Follow the instructions in these sections to use your product with an external device, such as a camera,smartphone, or other device. Wireless Printing from a Mobile DevicePrinting From a Camera Connected to Your Product Wireless Printing from a Mobile Devic...

Removing a Printed CD/DVD After your CD/DVD is printed, the CD/DVD tray ejects partially from the product. Pull out the tray andremove the disc. Then close the CD/DVD feed tray. Note: If the CD/DVD tray gets any ink on it, immediately wipe it off. After printing, handle the CD/DVD carefully. You may...

Designing a CD/DVD - Windows You can use EPSON Print CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating specialeffects. 1. Open the EPSON Print CD program on your computer. You see this screen: 2. Use the buttons on the left side of the screen to select a pre-designed template or ...

Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X You can print with your product using the EPSON Print CD software, as described in these sections. Designing a CD/DVD - Mac OS XPrinting Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS XAdjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Mac OS XAdjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Mac OS X Parent topic: P...

2. Use the icons on the left side of the screen to add a background image, picture, text, or graphicelements. 3. When you are finished creating your design, make sure you save it. Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X Related tasks Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X Printing Your CD/D...

Note: If printing a test design on a sheet of paper, make sure that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product and the CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 4. When you are ready to print on the disc, click the Print button on the screen. Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X Adjusting CD/DVD P...

Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, if your printouts do not looktheir best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used EPSON branded ink...

2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low ink reminder, ...

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 checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 84

Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X You can check the status of your ink cartridges using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • 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 sel...

3. Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update . • Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EPSON St...

Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. The valve in the ink supply port is designed to containany excess ink, but do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. Always store ink...

Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head MaintenancePrint Head AlignmentCleaning the Paper Path Related topics ...

1. Make sure that no product lights indicate errors, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product, andthe CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Turn off the product. 4. Hold down the paper/cancel button as you press the power button to turn the product ...

7. 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 Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean ...

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. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and waitat least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the ...

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Make sure that no product lights indicate errors, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product, andthe CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper i...

6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the numberrepresenting the best printed pattern for each set. 7. When you are done choosing each pattern number, click Finish . If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set a...

Cleaning and Transporting the Product If your product gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections. Cleaning the ProductTransporting the Product Cleaning the Product To keep the product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Cauti...

Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Checking for Software UpdatesPrinter Light StatusRunning a Printer CheckSolving Setup ProblemsSolving Network ProblemsSolving Paper ProblemsSolving Problems Printing from a ComputerSolving Page Layout an...

Light status Condition/solution Paper has jammed in the printer or the output tray is closed. Remove any The paper/cancel jammed paper and make sure the output tray is open, then press the light is flashing paper/cancel to resume printing. If printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray did not eject co...

Running a Printer Check Running a printer check helps you determine if the printer is operating properly. 1. Make sure that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product and the CD/DVD feed tray is closed. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Turn off the product. 4. Disconnect an...

print settings. Check the other solutions in this section or try uninstalling and reinstalling yourprinter software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the printer may have a problem. Check the other solutions in t...

Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and the USB cable is securely connected at both ends. If you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the i...

Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. • Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device. • You may need to disable the firewall and any a...

Cannot Print Over a Network If you cannot print over a network, try these solutions: • Make sure that your product is turned on. • Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are...

Paper Feeding ProblemsPaper Jam ProblemsPaper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • If paper does not feed for printing, remove it. Then reload it in the sheet feeder against the right side and beneath the t...

3. Press the paper/cancel button to resume printing. If the product lights still show an error, continue with the next step. 4. Press the power button to turn the product off. 5. Open the printer cover. 6. Remove any jammed paper, including torn pieces. 7. Close the printer cover and press the power...

Printing is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it...

Noise When Product Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar If you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first try restarting your computer. ...

Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase yoursystem's memory. • If you are using Wind...

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages. Inverted ImageToo Many Copies PrintBlank Pages PrintIncorrect Margins on PrintoutIncorrect Characters PrintIncorrect Ima...

Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setti...

Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 7 : Click and select Devic...

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Related topics Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in yo...

White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matche...

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them. • Mak...

Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Se...

Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges When to Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions foryour operating system. Uninstalling Printing Software - WindowsUninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X Parent...

1. To download the Uninstall Center utility, visit the Epson download site ( U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads ). 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Uninstall Center. 3. Quit all applications currently running on your Mac. 4. Select the checkbox for each software program you ...

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Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System RequirementsMac System Re...

Mac System Requirements To 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 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the late...

Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets 1 Top: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 2 Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 137

Envelopes 1 Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimum CD/DVDs 12-cm CD/DVDs 138

Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications 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. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink ...

Weight 26.0 lb (11.8 kg) (without ink cartridges, powercable, and the CD/DVD tray) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 120 V Input voltage range 100 to 120 V model: 90 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz R...

Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device class for computers) Hi-Speed USB (for PictBridge-compliant devices) Note: Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard ...

Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance StatementSoftware NoticesTrademarksCopyright N...

For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materielbrouilleur du Canada. Parent topic: Notices Software Notices OPEN SOURCE...

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iksemel 1.4 Apple Public Source License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public SourceLicense Version 1.2 or its latest version ("Apple Public Source License Programs"). Apple Public Source License Programs: Bonjour Net-SNMP license This p...

The list of Sun RPC Programs: libc6_2.3.6 netkit-inetd_0.10 netkit-ping_0.10 portmap_5-2.1 glibc license This printer product includes the open source software program "glibc" which applies the terms andconditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "glibc". The list of "gl...

shadow license This printer product includes the open source software program "shadow" which applies the terms andconditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "shadow". "shadow " Program: login_4.0.3 telnetd license This printer product includes the open source softwa...

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