Epson S041727 - User Manual

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...

7 3. Close the document cover gently so you don’t move the original.

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 ...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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:

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 ...

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...

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:

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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