User manual EPSON EXPRESSION XP-235

[. . . ] User's Guide NPD5233-00 EN User's Guide Copyright Copyright 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. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. [. . . ] When replacing other color cartridges, remove the new color cartridges from their package without shaking. c Important: cartridges after opening the package, as they may leak. Remove only the yellow tape. 58 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges c Important: the sections shown in the illustration. Do not touch 6. Squeeze the tab on the ink cartridge and pull it straight up. If you cannot remove the ink cartridge, pull it firmly. 7. Insert the new ink cartridge, and then press it down firmly. 59 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 8. Close the scanner unit. 9. Next, press the y button. Ink charging starts. c Important: the ink cartridge, the power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Note: If the B light does not turn off, try removing and reinserting the ink cartridge. Related Information & “Ink Cartridge Codes” on page 53 & “Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions” on page 54 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink When color ink is expended and black ink still remains when printing from a computer, you can use the following settings to continue printing for a short time using only black ink. ❏ Type of paper: plain papers, Envelope ❏ Color: Grayscale ❏ Borderless: Not selected ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled (for Windows only) Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible. 60 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions. Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 61 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 2. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. Click Print in Black in the window displayed. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 24 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS X Note: To use this feature through a network, connect with Bonjour. 1. Cancel the job. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 3. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Select any paper size except for a borderless size as the Paper Size setting. Related Information & “Canceling Printing” on page 42 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 62 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges & “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 25 Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only) When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to create black. You can continue printing while preparing a replacement black ink cartridge. This feature is only available when you select the following settings in the printer driver. ❏ Paper Type: plain papers ❏ Quality: Standard ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, black ink is also consumed. Options Yes Description Select to use a mixture of color inks to create black. This window is not displayed until you replace the black ink cartridge and it runs low again. No Disable this feature 63 User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colors appear. When print quality has declined, use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are clogged, clean the print head. c Important: the scanner unit or turn off the printer during head cleaning. [. . . ] Copying of the following items is prohibited by law: ❏ Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities ❏ Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage ❏ Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure Exercise caution when copying the following items: ❏ Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc. ), monthly passes, concession tickets, etc. 103 User's Guide Appendix ❏ Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc. Note: Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Responsible use of copyrighted materials: Printers can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before copying published material. Transporting the Printer When you need to transport the printer to move or for repairs, follow the steps below to pack the printer. c Important: or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; ❏ When storing otherwise ink may leak. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Make sure the power light turns off, and then unplug the power cord. c Important:power cord when the power light is off. [. . . ]