Page 3 - Home; Welcome to the Epson Stylus
3 Home Welcome to the Epson Stylus ® TX120 User’s Guide .
Page 4 - Making Copies; Switching Paper Size; Copying a Document or Photo; Color copy
4 Making Copies You can copy documents or photos in color or black and white on your Epson Stylus TX120 just like you would on a copy machine. You can also make quick draft copies. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your original document. You can copy documents onto letter- or A4-size...
Page 5 - Make 20 Copies; button or; Color; button for three seconds.; Cancelling Copying; If you need to cancel copying, press the
5 Make 20 Copies You can make 20 copies at a time of a document or photo on the scanner glass. Load 20 sheets of letter- or A4-size paper. Then press and hold either the B&W copy button or Color copy button for three seconds. Cancelling Copying If you need to cancel copying, press the stop butto...
Page 6 - Place Originals for Copying or Scanning; Before you copy or scan, place your document or photo on the scanner.
6 Place Originals for Copying or Scanning Before you copy or scan, place your document or photo on the scanner. Caution: Do not place anything on top of the document cover or use the cover as a writing surface, or it could get permanently scratched. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Place your original...
Page 7 - Close the document cover gently so you don’t move the original.
7 3. Close the document cover gently so you don’t move the original.
Page 8 - Load Paper; Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.; Load Paper for Documents or Photos
8 Load Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Load Paper for Documents or Photos Load Envelopes General Paper Information Load Paper for Documents or Photos You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Open the paper support, pull up ...
Page 9 - Squeeze the tab on the edge guide and slide it to the left.
9 4. Squeeze the tab on the edge guide and slide it to the left. 5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side.
Page 10 - Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
10 6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 7. Flip the feeder guard back. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 4 × 6 inches (10 × 15 cm) Letter- or A4-size
Page 11 - Load Envelopes
11 Tip: Load only the recommended number of sheets. Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document or photo faces.Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. Check the paper package for any additional loading instr...
Page 13 - Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly.; General Paper Information; Paper Loading Capacity
13 Tip: Press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. 6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. 7. Flip the feeder guard back. General Paper Information Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers for the Epson Stylus TX120 Borderless Paper Ty...
Page 15 - Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy; Size
15 * Availability of paper types varies by country. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, contact Epson. Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (10× 15 cm) S041808S041727 40100 5 × 7 inches (13 × 18 cm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inche...
Page 17 - Print From Your Computer; Start Here; Windows Printing; Print From a Program
17 Print From Your Computer After you connect the printer to your computer and install its software, you can print documents and photos from your computer. Follow the instructions in these sections for your computer type: Windows Printing Macintosh Printing (OS X 10.5 and 10.6) Macintosh Printing (O...
Page 19 - Select Basic Options; Shortcuts
19 Follow the steps in these sections to select settings, print, and control printing: Select Basic Options Change Print Layout Select Advanced Options Print Your Document or Photo Check Printing Status Change Default Print Settings Select Basic Options There are two ways to select basic printing op...
Page 20 - Save Settings; To delete a preset you created, click; Delete; Click the; Main
20 If the settings are correct for your print job, click the preset and print. To create your own presets, click on the Advanced tab, select your settings, and then click on the Save Settings button. To delete a preset you created, click Add/Remove on the Shortcuts tab, select the preset, and click ...
Page 25 - To cancel printing, click; Stop; To see print jobs lined up for printing, click; Print Queue; To check ink status, click; Check Ink Levels; You can also cancel printing by pressing the printer’s; Change Default Print Settings; printer icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar).; Printer Settings
25 During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. To cancel printing, click Stop . To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue . To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels . If you see an ...
Page 26 - select
26 3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. You can still change the default settings from within a program as needed. Change the Language In Windows, you can choose English, Spanish or Portuguese as the language of the printer software screens. 1. Right...
Page 27 - OK
27 3. Select a language, then click OK . The language of the driver screen now appears in the language you selected. Macintosh Printing (OS X 10.5 and 10.6) You can print on your Epson Stylus TX120 using any Mac OS ® X-compatible printing program. Follow the steps in these sections to print from you...
Page 29 - File; menu and selecting; Page Setup; These settings appear on the screen:
29 5. Select the page setup options. Choose the Paper Size and Orientation settings. Note: If you don’t see these settings here, check for them in your application before printing. For example, you may be able to select them by opening the File menu and selecting Page Setup . 6. Select any settings ...
Page 36 - Print Your Document or Photo; After selecting your print settings, click; Print; During printing, you can check printing status.; Check Printing Status
36 Click the arrows to expand summary information for the different settings. Print Your Document or Photo After selecting your print settings, click Print to start printing. During printing, you can check printing status. Check Printing Status During printing, you can view the progress of your prin...
Page 44 - Expand All; and; Collapse All; buttons to control the types of settings you view.
44 Click the arrows to expand summary information for the different settings, or use the Expand All and Collapse All buttons to control the types of settings you view. Print Your Document or Photo After selecting your print settings, click Print to start printing. During printing, you can check prin...
Page 45 - To cancel printing, click the print job and click; To pause printing, click the print job and click; Hold; Supply Levels
45 2. To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete . To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold . To resume printing after pausing it, click a print job marked “Hold” and click Resume . To check ink status, click Supply Levels . If you see an error during printing, see Solve P...
Page 46 - Scan to Your Computer; Scan From the Control Panel
46 Scan to Your Computer You can scan original documents and photos and save them as digital files on your computer. You can either scan from the control panel or scan using the Epson Scan program: Note: For Mac OS X 10.6.x, see Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6. Start Epson Scan Select a Scan Mode Scan i...
Page 47 - Start Epson Scan
47 Change Scan Settings 1. Open Event Manager. • Windows : Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager . • Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 : Open the Applications folder, then the Epson Software folder, then click Event Manager . 2. If necessary, select your Epson model...
Page 48 - Select a Scan Mode
48 Now you can select a scan mode. Scan From Another Program Before you start, place your original on the scanner glass. 1. Do one of the following to start your scanning program: Windows : Double-click the program icon on your desktop, if it is available. If not, click or Start , select All Program...
Page 49 - For instructions on scanning in a mode, click the mode name below:; Scan in Full Auto Mode; or
49 For instructions on scanning in a mode, click the mode name below: Full Auto Mode automatically detects the type of original you’re scanning, selects settings for it, and saves it at 100% size. Color Restoration and Dust Removal are available. Home Mode is good for basic scanning of photos and gr...
Page 50 - Scan in Home Mode
50 Your scanned image file is shown in Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder. Now you can view and print the image. Scan in Home Mode Use Home Mode for basic scanning of photos and graphics. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Home Mode as the Mode setting. 2. Select the type of original you’re scanning a...
Page 51 - Scan in Office Mode; Office Mode
51 5. Click the Preview button to preview your image. If desired, you can draw a marquee (or box) around the area you want to scan in the Preview window. 6. Change the size of your scanned image (target size), if needed. 7. You can adjust exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings before...
Page 53 - Scan; Scan in Professional Mode; Professional Mode
53 8. Click Scan to scan and save your image. When done, your scanned image file appears in Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder. 9. Now you can view and print your scanned image, attach it to an e-mail, or use it however you like. See also: Scan in Full Auto Mode Scan in Home Mode Scan in Professio...
Page 55 - Preview Your Image
55 11. Now you can view and print your scanned image, attach it to an e-mail, or use it however you like. See also: Scan in Office Mode Scan in Home Mode Scan in Full Auto Mode Select Scan Quality (Resolution) Resolution is indicated in dpi (dots per inch): 1. Select the Resolution based on how you ...
Page 57 - Normal preview; auto locate icon to create a marquee.
57 Normal preview : Click the auto locate icon to create a marquee. 2. To move a marquee, click inside the marquee and drag it where you want it. 3. To resize a marquee, place the cursor over a marquee edge or corner, click, and drag the edges where you want them. Marquee Marquee
Page 58 - Select Your Target Image Size
58 Tip: To retain the marquee width/height proportions, hold the Shift key as you resize the marquee. 4. Normal preview : You can create up to 50 marquees at a time. Click the copy marquee icon to copy existing marquees or click the delete marquee icon to delete the selected marquee. 5. If desired, ...
Page 60 - Show Details; View and Print Scanned Images; Reader
60 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. View and Print Scanned Images When you finish scanning, you see t...
Page 61 - Restore Color as You Scan; Place your faded original photo on the scanner glass.
61 Macintosh Printing (OS X 10.5 and 10.6) Macintosh Printing (OS X 10.4) Note: Also check the Help utility in your printing program for additional printing instructions. Restore Color as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using the Color Restoration feature. 1. Pla...
Page 63 - Scroll down to the Adjustments area and click the; Color Restoration; button for; Now you can view and print the image.; Scan to a PDF File; Place your originals on the scanner glass.
63 4. If desired, you can select the area you want to scan and change the size of your scanned image (target size). 5. Scroll down to the Adjustments area and click the Color Restoration checkbox. Note: You can also make other image quality adjustments before you scan. Click the Help button for more...
Page 64 - For Office and Professional Mode, select; Document Table; button to preview your image. If necessary, adjust the scan area.
64 4. For Office and Professional Mode, select Document Table (scanner glass) as the Document Source setting. 5. Select the document type and destination settings in the mode you’re using (Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode). 6. Click the Preview button to preview your image. If necessary,...
Page 65 - Convert a Document to Editable Text (OCR)
65 9. If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click the Options button. Select the settings that match your document and click OK . 10. Click OK . 11. The Epson Stylus TX120 scans the first page and displays this window: 12. If you’re scanning only one page, click Save File . If you’r...
Page 66 - icon.You will see the Select Scanner window.; Epson; product, then click; . The ABBYY FineReader scan settings window
66 3. Select the language of the document you’re going to scan, then click the Scan to Other Formats icon.You will see the Select Scanner window. 4. Select your Epson product, then click OK . The ABBYY FineReader scan settings window opens:
Page 68 - button to close Epson Scan.; Save; button. The file is saved and then
68 4. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. Select your scan settings, then click Scan . 5. After your document is scanned, you will see the Epson Scan window again. Your document is scanned and processed into editable text. Close the Preview window, if necessary, then click the Close button ...
Page 69 - Replace Ink Cartridges; Check Cartridge Status; Windows
69 Replace Ink Cartridges Your printer and its software will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended. If ink is low, the error and ink lights flash. You can continue printing until the cartridge needs replacement. If a cartridge is expended, the error and ink lights stay on. You must r...
Page 71 - folder on your hard drive.; Epson Software; folder and then; EPSON Printer Utility 4
71 Macintosh : 1. Open the Applications folder on your hard drive. 2. Open the Epson Software folder and then EPSON Printer Utility 4 . 3. Double-click EPSON Status Monitor . You see this window:
Page 72 - Update; . If any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken,; Conserve Black Ink When Black Ink Is Low; Bright White Paper; as the paper Type and; Text; as the Quality Option setting.
72 Note: The graphic displays the ink cartridge status when Status Monitor was first opened. To update the ink cartridge status, click Update . If any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, Status Monitor will not displ...
Page 73 - Purchase Epson Cartridges; Ink color
73 Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the job you are printing. You will see the same window the next time you print a similar job. Click Disable this feature to continue using the remaining black ink. Note: If you disable th...
Page 78 - Replace Cartridges Using Your Computer; printer icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the
78 making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. Replace Cartridges Using Your Computer You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen ...
Page 79 - Adjust Print Quality; Clean the Print Head; Check the Print Head Nozzles
79 Adjust Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Clean the Print Head Align the Print Head If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. If you see ink on the back of a printou...
Page 84 - Align the Print Head
84 Align the Print Head If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in...
Page 85 - Clean the Paper Guide; Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder.
85 Clean the Paper Guide If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper guide to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Windows : Right-click the printer icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar), select Printer Settin...
Page 86 - Solve Problems; Checking for Software Updates
86 Solve Problems If you have a problem using your printer, check these sections for guidance in diagnosing and solving the problem: Checking for Software Updates Problem-solving Tools Problems and Solutions Re-installing Software Getting More Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it’s a ...
Page 88 - Printer Parts; Use these illustrations to identify the parts on your printer.
88 5. The printer begins printing the nozzle check pattern. • If the page prints, the printer is operating properly. Your problem may be caused by your computer, cable, software, or settings. Check for additional solutions or re-install your software. If the pattern on the page has gaps, clean or al...
Page 90 - Problems and Solutions; Setup Problems
90 Problems and Solutions Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using the printer: Setup Problems Paper Problems Scanning Problems Problems Printing From a Computer Page Layout and Content Problems Print Quality Problems If none of the solutions here solve your problem, contact...
Page 91 - Paper Problems
91 Paper Problems Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Paper Jams Paper Does Not Eject or Ejects Wrinkled Paper Does Not Feed Correctly • If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the sheet feeder. Reload it against the right side, behind the tab. Slide the edge guide and against the left side of the paper, bu...
Page 93 - Copying Problems
93 Note: The printer won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions. Paper Does Not Eject or Ejects Wrinkled • If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Press the stop button, then...
Page 94 - Scanning Problems; Problems Printing From a Computer
94 Noise Occurs when the Product Sits for a While The Epson Stylus TX120 is performing routine maintenance. Scanning Problems The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly You Cannot Start Epson Scan The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly • Make sure your computer has enough memory and meets the ...
Page 99 - High Speed
99 • The print head nozzles may need cleaning. • Select a higher Quality Option or Print Quality and turn off High Speed mode in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, or Mac OS X 10.4 printer software. • Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded. • Make sure the prin...
Page 101 - Re-installing Software
101 • If you’re using Fast Economy or High Speed mode in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 or Mac OS X 10.4, printer software, select a higher Quality Option or Print Quality setting. Re-installing Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow t...
Page 102 - Getting More Help
102 Note: You may have to scroll down to see the Epson Scan folder. 6. Double-click the Epson Scan Uninstaller icon. 7. When the Installer screen appears, select Uninstall from the pop-up menu at the top and click the Uninstall button. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall Epson Scan. 9....
Page 104 - Clean and Transport Your Product; Cleaning; Clean the sheet feeder using a soft brush.; Transportation
104 Clean and Transport Your Product If your printer gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections: Cleaning Transportation Cleaning To keep the printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, benzi...
Page 106 - Specifications and Notices; Important Safety Instructions; General Safety
106 Specifications and Notices For information about using your printer and detailed specifications, see: Important Safety Instructions Computer System Requirements Product Specifications Epson Limited Warranty Copyright and Trademarks Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read an...
Page 107 - Ink Cartridge Safety
107 • Keep the printer away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. • When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one c...
Page 108 - Computer System Requirements; Windows Requirements; Product Specifications
108 • Use an ink cartridge before the date printed on its package. • Do not dismantle an ink cartridge. This could damage the print head. • Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. • After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at le...
Page 110 - Paper
110 Paper Use paper under normal conditions:Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always...
Page 111 - Ink Cartridges
111 Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Envelopes Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimu...
Page 113 - Environmental
113 100 to 127 V Model: 90 to 132 V 220 to 240 V Model: 198 to 264 V UPS Model: 99 to 242 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 100 to 127 V and UPS Models: 0.6 A 220 to 240 V Model: 0.4 A Power consumption 100 to 127 V Model: Printing: Approx. 11.3 ...
Page 114 - Epson Limited Warranty; Limited Warranty for Epson Products
114 Standards Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Interface Interface type Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Electrical standard 480 Mbps (High-Speed Device) Connector type One Type B port Epson Limited...
Page 115 - How to Obtain Warranty Service
115 The warranty will be invalid in the following cases: 3.1 When the product’s serial number has been removed or altered. 3.2 When the product has been misused, has undergone unauthorized modifications, has been used or stored in ways that are not in compliance with the environmental specifications...
Page 117 - Copyright and Trademarks; A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials; RPM is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc.; Epson do Brasil Ltda.
117 Copyright and Trademarks All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. T...
Page 118 - This information is subject to change without notice.
118 General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. This information is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Epson America, Inc. 4/10 CPD-27894R1