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Epson K300 Basic Operation Manual

Epson K300 Basic Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: Basic Operation Guide

    Basic Operation Guide - for use without a computer -...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Paper Jam - jammed inside 1 .........................34 Paper Jam - jammed inside 2 .........................38 Paper Jam - Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ................39 Paper Jam - jammed inside 3 .........................40 Cannot pull out the paper cassette .....................43 Print Quality/Layout Problems ........................45 Contacting Epson Support ..........................46...

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Make sure the power cord Place the printer near a wall Use only the power cord that Use only the type of power Do not let the power cord Do not open the scanner unit meets all relevant local safety outlet where the power cord comes with the printer.

  • Page 5: Guide To Control Panel

    Guide to Control Panel Control panel design varies by area. Turns on/off printer. LCD screen shows the menu items. Displays detailed settings. Cancels/returns to the previous menu. u, d, l, r, OK Selects menu items. r moves the cursor, l deletes a character (backspace) when Starts the operation you selected in black Cancels an ongoing operation or resets and white.

  • Page 6: Using The Lcd Screen

    Using the LCD Screen Use u or d to set the Press u or d to select Press r to enter the number of copies. the menu/setting item. setting item list. After 13 minutes of inactivity, the menu and guidance text are not displayed on the screen to save energy.

  • Page 7: Handling Paper And Originals

    Handling Paper and Originals...

  • Page 8: Selecting Paper

    Loading capacity on this paper... Type on the LCD (sheets) screen Plain paper *¹ *² Plain Paper [27.5 mm] *³ Epson Bright White Plain Paper 200 *³ Ink Jet Paper *¹ Matte Epson Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Epson Photo...

  • Page 9: Loading Paper

    For plain paper, do not load paper Do not use paper with binder above the c arrow mark inside holes. the edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit & 8 specified for the media.
  • Page 10 Keep the cassette flat and insert it back into the printer carefully and slowly. Slide to the edges of paper. Insert the cassette gently. Do not pull out or insert the See the online User’s Guide when paper cassette while the printer is using Legal size paper.

  • Page 11: Placing Originals

    Placing Originals Usable originals Automatic Document Size A4/Letter/Legal Feeder (ADF) You can load your original Type Plain paper documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) to copy or Weight 64 g/m² to 95 g/m² scan multiple pages quickly. Capacity 30 sheets or 3 mm or less (A4, Letter) /10 sheets (Legal) To prevent paper jams avoid...
  • Page 12 For -up Copy layout, place the originals as shown on the right. Insert facing-up. Fit. When you use the copy function with the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), the print settings are fixed at Reduce/Enlarge - Actual Size, Paper Type -Plain Paper, and Paper Size - A.

  • Page 13: Document Glass

    Document Glass Place face-down horizontally. Slide to the corner. When there is a document in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and on the document glass, priority is given to the document in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).

  • Page 15: Copying/Scanning

    Copying/Scanning...

  • Page 16: Copying Documents

    Copying Documents & 9 & 11 Load paper. Place original horizontally. Set the number of copies. & 19 Make sure you set the Paper Size and Paper Type. Enter the settings menu. Select the appropriate copy settings. Finish the settings.
  • Page 17 Start copying.

  • Page 18: Scanning To A Computer

    Start Here sheet. Place original horizontally. Enter the menu settings. You can change the computer name on the control panel using Epson Event Manager. For more details, see the software information in the online User’s Guide. Select Scan. Select an item.

  • Page 19: Copy/Scan Menu List

    Copy/Scan Menu List Press x again to finish setting. Copying Copies 1 to 99 Copy/Scan settings menu 2-Sided Copying 1>1-Sided, 1>2-Sided, 2>1-Sided, 2>2-Sided Layout With Border, 2-up Copy Reduce/Enlarge Actual Size, Auto Fit Page, A5 -> A4, A4 -> A5, Custom Paper Size A4, A5 Paper Type...

  • Page 21: Maintenance Menu

    Maintenance Menu...

  • Page 22: Checking The Ink Cartridge Status

    Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Select Maintenance. Select Ink Levels. Enter the settings menu. Black Ink is low. Please note that two black ink You can replace ink cartridges cartridges are required for the even if they are not expended. Press x, select Maintenance, and printer to function.
  • Page 23 Epson cannot guarantee the If an ink cartridge is running low, quality or reliability of non- prepare a new ink cartridge. genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be displayed.

  • Page 24: Checking/Cleaning The Print Head

    Checking/Cleaning & 9 the Print Head Print head cleaning uses some ink from all cartridges, so clean the print head only if quality declines. Load A4-size paper. Enter the settings menu. Select Maintenance. Select Nozzle Check and then start. Check the pattern and proceed.
  • Page 25 If quality does not improve after cleaning four times, turn the printer off and wait for at least six hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson support. Finish head cleaning. Return to Copy mode.

  • Page 26: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print & 9 Head Select Maintenance. Load A4-size paper. Enter the settings menu. Select Head Alignment. Print patterns. Select the most solid pattern. Select the pattern number for #1.
  • Page 27 Return to Copy mode. Repeat step G for other patterns.

  • Page 28: Maintenance Menu List

    Maintenance Menu Press x to enter the settings menu. Then press u or d to select Maintenance. List Press x to finish setting. Maintenance menu settings Ink Levels Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Head Alignment Ink Cartridge Replacement LCD Contrast +1 to +16 Scroll Speed Standard, Slow, Fast Language...

  • Page 29: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems...

  • Page 30: Error Messages

    See your documentation. The printer’s ink pads are nearing the end of their service life. Contact Epson support to replace ink pads before the end of Please contact Epson Support. their service life. When the ink pads are saturated, the printer stops and Epson support is required to continue printing.

  • Page 31: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Ink cartridges with low ink status may not be used when reinserted. Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain...
  • Page 32 Check the color to replace. Proceed. Open. Never open the cartridge cover while the print head is moving. Open. Pinch and remove. Shake new cartridge.
  • Page 33 Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge. Remove the yellow tape. Insert and push. Close. If you find it difficult to close If you had to replace an ink the cover, press down on each cartridge during copying, to cartridge until it clicks into place.

  • Page 34: Paper Jam

    Paper Jam Paper Jam - jammed inside 1 Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. Open. Remove. Close. Close.
  • Page 35 Turn around. Pull out. Remove. Remove. Open. Carefully remove. Reattach. Restart.
  • Page 36 If an error message cannot be cleared, try the following steps. Pull out. Remove. Align the edges. If an error message cannot be cleared, try the following steps. Carefully remove. Insert the cassette gently. Restart.
  • Page 37 Turn off. Unplug. Pull out. Carefully stand the printer on its side. Remove. Insert the cassette gently. Connect and plug in. Turn on.

  • Page 38: Paper Jam - Jammed Inside 2

    Paper Jam - jammed inside 2 Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. Open. Remove. Close. Turn off, and then back on.

  • Page 39: Paper Jam - Automatic Document Feeder (Adf)

    Paper Jam - Automatic Document Feeder If you do not open the ADF cover, the printer may be damaged. (ADF) Open. Remove. Open. Remove. Open. Remove.

  • Page 40: Paper Jam - Jammed Inside 3

    Paper Jam - jammed inside 3 Turn off. Open. Remove. If you cannot pull out the paper cassette, go to the next section. & 43 Close. Close. Pull out.
  • Page 41 Remove. Carefully remove. Turn around. Pull out. Remove. Remove. Reattach. Insert the cassette gently.
  • Page 42 For plain paper, do not load paper If the same message appears, check the procedure for loading paper. & 9 above the c arrow mark inside the edge guide. If the error continues to occur, contact Epson support. Turn on.

  • Page 43: Cannot Pull Out The Paper Cassette

    Cannot pull out the paper cassette Unplug. Carefully stand the printer on its side. Carefully pull out. Remove. Replace. Pull out. Remove.
  • Page 44 Remove. Reattach. Insert the cassette gently. If the same message appears, check the procedure for loading paper. & 9 If the error continues to occur, contact Epson support. Connect and plug in. Turn on.

  • Page 45: Print Quality/Layout Problems

    For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package. & 31 Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges and paper recommended by Epson. If a moiré (cross-hatch) pattern appears on your copy, change the Reduce/Enlarge setting or shift the position of your original.

  • Page 46: Contacting Epson Support

    If you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information, contact Epson support services for assistance. You can get Support the contact information for Epson support for your area in your online User’s Guide or warranty card. If it is not listed there, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 48 Available ink cartridge sizes vary by area. Getting more information. K300 137(T1371) 137(T1371) © 2011 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in XXXXXX...

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