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    Artisan® 1430 User's Guide
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    Contents Artisan 1430 User's Guide ...9 Product Basics ...10 Printer Parts Locations ...10 Printer Parts - Top ...10 Printer Parts - Back...11 Printer Parts - Inside ...12 Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights 13 The Power Off Timer ...13 Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
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    of the Printer Software Screens 40 Changing Automatic Update Options 42 Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 43 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 43 Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 47 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 47 Selecting Page Setup
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    Windows 82 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X 85 Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges ...86 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...86 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 87 Adjusting Print Quality...93 Print Head Maintenance...93 Print Head Nozzle Check...93 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons
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    ...110 Checking for Software Updates...110 Printer Light Status...110 Running a Printer Check ...113 Solving Setup Problems ...114 Noise After Ink Installation ...114 Software Installation Problems ...115 Solving Network Problems ...115 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point
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    Mac System Requirements ...135 Printing Specifications...135 Paper Specifications ...135 Printable Area Specifications ...137 Ink Cartridge Specifications...140 Dimension Use of Copyrighted Materials 151 Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products 151 Copyright Attribution ...151 7
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    Artisan 1430 User's Guide Welcome to the Artisan 1430 User's Guide. 9
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    learn about the basic features of your product. Printer Parts Locations The Power Off Timer Printer Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your printer. Printer Parts - Top Printer Parts - Back Printer Parts - Inside Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights Parent topic
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    1 Paper support 2 Sheet feeder 3 Printer cover 4 CD/DVD feed tray 5 Output tray 6 USB Type A port for external devices 7 Edge guides Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Printer Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 USB port for computer connection Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations 11
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    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
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    - 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 Off Timer The
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    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 Information button. You see this screen: 4. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer
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    Utility. • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Select Printer Settings. You see this screen: 3. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer
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    load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Open the paper support and pull up the
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    2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 3. Slide the edge guide left. 17
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    the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Note: During printing the left edge guide automatically moves 0.12 inch (3 mm) to the left. Do not move it back manually. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper
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    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
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    2. Open the output tray and pull out the extensions. 3. Slide the edge guide left. 20
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    against the right side, printable side up, and flap edge left. Then, slide the edge 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 it or load one envelope
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    above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. ** For two-sided printing, load up to 80 sheets. Parent topic: Loading Paper Available EPSON Papers You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also
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    Paper Type EPSON Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Size 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) 13 × 19 inches (330 ×
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    Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON Presentation Paper Matte Size 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Letter (8.5 × 11
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    S041568 S041341 S041339 S041343 S042384 S041106 S041153 Parent topic: Loading Paper Borderless Paper Type Compatibility You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes: Borderless Paper Types • EPSON Photo Paper Glossy Sheet count 50 50 100 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 150 10
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    Media Type Settings For this paper Plain paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Select this
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    For this paper EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster EPSON Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Doublesided EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelopes Select this paper
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    to your product software on Epson's support website. Printing with Windows Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Printing with Windows You can print with your product using any Windows printing program, as described in these
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    3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. If necessary, select Sheet for the Source setting. 5. Select the Quality Option
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    in the printer settings window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 10. Select any of the available print options. Note: If you need to access the Epson product support website, click the Online Support button. Basic Print Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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    red-eye in photos. Reverse Order Prints multi-page print jobs last page first. Print Preview Displays a preview of your printout before printing. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Select print settings on the Advanced tab to customize
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    your printout: • Make sure Sheet is selected. • Select the type of paper you loaded. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. • Select the print quality setting you want to use. Note: Check the print quality setting list for details. • Select the size of the paper you loaded. 32
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    for details. 3. Select Portrait or Landscape as the orientation of your document or photo. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 4. Select any of the available advanced print options. 5. Select any of the available color management options, or turn off color management. Advanced
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    of gray. Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Color Management Options - Windows You can adjust the Color Management settings on the Advanced tab to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. Color Controls Lets you select
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    or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select sizing options. • To print on both sides of your paper, select the 2-sided printing options. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select the Multi-Page checkbox and select
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    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
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    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 - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and
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    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 control printing and check ink cartridge status. 38
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    , 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 changes apply only
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    settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language
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    the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default
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    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 automatic update feature, it's a good idea to periodically check for updates on Epson's support website. 42
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    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 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10
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    application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the
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    7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 45
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    Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10
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    . Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Depending on your application, you may be able to select the
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    do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select a paper size with
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    .7 You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. 49
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    these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors
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    in your printer software so you can manage color printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 2. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver
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    Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Thick paper and envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper. Skip Blank Page
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    Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You
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    print jobs, click Pause Printer. • To check ink status, click Supply Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Selecting Page Setup
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    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 the File menu, or another command. See your application's help
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    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 X 10.4 Related references Borderless
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    as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. In some applications, you may need to select Advanced before you can see these settings. 4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 5. Select the type of paper you
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    , depending on other settings you have chosen. Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the
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    a line setting from the Border pop-up menu. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4 You can adjust the Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu
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    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 ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window. Off (No Color Adjustment) Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage
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    menu. Thick paper and envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. Parent topic: Selecting
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    - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 62
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    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 topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac
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    your EPSON product. Parent topic: Using an External Device with Your Product Printing From a Camera Connected to Your Product If you have a digital camera that supports PictBridge printing, you can connect it to the product and print your photos directly from the camera. Check your camera manual to
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    3. Turn on your camera. 4. Follow the instructions that came with your camera to select your photos and settings, and print. When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the product. Parent topic: Using an External Device with Your Product Related tasks Loading Paper 65
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    on CDs/DVDs Follow the instructions here to print a design onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs to create a custom label. Loading a CD/DVD Removing a Printed CD/DVD Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Loading a CD/DVD You can print on any compatible, ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs (including Blu
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    4. Open the output tray, but do not pull out the extensions. Then open the CD/DVD feed tray. 67
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    5. Place your disc on the included CD/DVD tray with the label side up. 1 12-cm discs 2 8-cm discs Note: For small 8-cm discs, place the adapter on the tray and then place the disc in the adapter. Caution: Before placing the CD/DVD, make sure no foreign particles or substances are on the CD/DVD tray.
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    /DVD may be damaged. Do not turn off the product with the CD/DVD tray inserted in it. Always remove the tray first. Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs 69
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    up your product and installed the EPSON Print CD software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: Use only an application that supports CD/DVD printing or ink may get on the CD/DVD tray or inside your product. Check the CD/DVD package for any additional instructions. Printing on a CD/DVD with
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    CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating special effects. 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
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    2. Make sure your product is selected as the Printer setting. 3. To see how your design will look without printing on the disc, click Test Print and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If printing a test design on a sheet of paper, make sure that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the
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    . 4. Remove the disc after printing. 5. Using a metric ruler, measure the distance from the hole to the cross marks labeled Top and Right. Note: Be sure to measure from the edge of the hole and not the edge of the printable area. 6. Click Print again, then select Adjust Print Position. You see this
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    adjust the color saturation and ink density. This may be necessary to make sure your designs look their best on the particular brand of discs you are using. First, load an extra CD/DVD to use for printing test patterns. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and click Print. You see this screen: 74
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    and select the Second radio button. 9. Click Print to print another test pattern 10. Examine the disc after printing to see if further adjustment is needed. When the ink density looks good, you are ready to print on your burned CD or DVD. Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Windows Related tasks
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    on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Designing a CD/DVD - Mac OS X You can use EPSON Print CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating special effects. 1. Open the EPSON Print CD program in the Applications > Epson Software > Print CD folder on your Mac. You see this screen: 76
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    you start. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and select Print from the File menu. You see this screen: 2. Make sure your product is selected as the Printer setting. 3. To see how your design will look without printing on the disc, select Test Print and follow the instructions on the screen. 77
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    with Mac OS X Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Mac OS X If your printed design is not positioned correctly on the disc, you can adjust the print position. First, load an extra CD/DVD to use for printing test patterns. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and select Print from the File menu. You see
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    marks labeled Top and Right. Note: Be sure to measure from the edge of the hole and not the edge of the printable area. 6. Select Print from the File menu. 7. Select Position Adjustment. You see this screen: 8. Click Value Entry, then select the distance for Top into the Top Space box
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    adjust the color saturation and ink density. This may be necessary to make sure your designs look their best on the particular brand of discs you are using. First, load an extra CD/DVD to use for printing test patterns. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and select Print from the File menu. You
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    10. Examine the disc after printing to see if further adjustment is needed. When the ink density looks good, you are ready to print on your burned CD or DVD. Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X Related tasks Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X 81
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    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 look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used EPSON branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance
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    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,
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    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
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    & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see this window: 85
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    is used for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Parent
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    topic: Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before is on but not flashing. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Press the ink button to move the print head to the ink replacement position. If a cartridge is expended, a
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    light appears above it. You can continue to use the low ink cartridge until it is expended. Do not hold the ink button for more than three seconds, or the product may start cleaning the print head. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch
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    carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep
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    not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one; if you do not, the print head may dry out and be unable to print. 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or
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    product while the power light is flashing or you will waste ink. Note: If the ink light is on after the print head moves to its home position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Press the ink button again, and press down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. If you remove a low
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    printer. The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink, but do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. Always store ink cartridges with the label facing up; do not store cartridges upside-down. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase EPSON
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    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 Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too
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    power button to turn the product back on. Hold down both buttons until the power light begins to flash, then release the buttons. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean 94
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    print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head . Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
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    You see one of these windows: 96
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    5. Click Print. 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 97
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    it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons You can
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    the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle
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    Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a , select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X
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    or you may damage it. 6. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean 101
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    at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or
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    and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 4. Select Print Head Alignment. 5. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment
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    pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each each set and click Realignment. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout
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    2. Load several sheets of A3-size paper, if available. Otherwise, load several sheets of plain paper. 3. Press the paper/cancel button to feed and eject paper. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality 106
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    or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections. Cleaning the Product Transporting the Product Cleaning on the product. 8. Clean the paper path, if necessary. Note: Close the paper support and the output tray when you are not using the product to protect it from dust
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    1. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Remove any paper from the product. 5. Open the printer cover and check that the ink cartridge holder is all the way to the right (the home position). If necessary, plug in and turn on the product, then turn it
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    the product, remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder and output tray. If print quality has declined when you print again in a new location, clean and align the print head. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting the Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 109
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    good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. You can select Download the Latest Software from the Home screen of this manual or visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). With Windows, your printer software automatically checks
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    ink Light status The power light is on The power light is flashing The WiFi light is green The WiFi light is orange The paper/cancel light is on Condition/solution The printer is turned on. The printer the paper. paper/cancel button to eject the If printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray
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    service life, printing can be resumed by pressing the paper/cancel button. The paper/cancel and ink lights are on The firmware update has failed, and the printer is in recovery mode. Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for instructions
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    flash, then release the buttons. The printer begins printing a nozzle check pattern. 6. Do the following, depending on the results of the printer check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the printer is operating properly. Any printing problem you may have could be caused
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    not print, the printer may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Where to Get Help Solving Setup
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    still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on the Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Printing a Network Status Sheet Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble
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    Problems Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac OS X printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on again. • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the WiFi
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    Setup (WPS) and the WiFi WiFi light on your product is not solid green, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Printing a Network Status Sheet Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print
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    any special loading instructions that came with the paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems If you have problems with paper jams, follow these steps: 1. Cancel the print job from your
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    , including torn pieces. 7. Close the printer cover and press the power button to turn the product back on. 8. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try
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    , select Open, right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Noise Occurs, But Nothing Prints If your product makes a printing noise, but nothing prints, try these solutions: • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of
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    the open program windows. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Error After Cartridge Replacement If you see an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge you replaced, making sure to push it all the
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    memory. • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility RAW datatype • Page Rendering Mode • Print as Bitmap Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related references Windows
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    in your printer software. (This option has different names, depending on your operating system version.) Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for your product. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks
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    as the printer in your printing program. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Page Setup Settings
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    use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10
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    : • Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic
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    off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. • You may need to replace the ink cartridges. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting
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    topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available EPSON Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
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    : Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Loading
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    color management options in your printer software. • For best results, use genuine EPSON ink and paper. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Managing Color
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    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 for your operating system. Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X
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    support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson
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    You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an EPSON authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Parent topic: Solving Problems 133
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    Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Windows XP SP1 or higher Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications 134
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    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 latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printing Specifications Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Sheet
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    mm) 11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 mm) 12 × 12 inches (305 × 305 mm) 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 17 lb (64 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2) Envelopes Size Paper types Weight No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches
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    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
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    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
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    1 0.8 inch (21 mm) minimum inner margin 2 4.7 inches (120 mm) maximum outer margin 8-cm CD/DVDs 1 0.8 inch (21 mm) minimum inner margin 2 3.2 inches (80 mm) maximum outer margin Note: Avoid printing in the clear plastic areas of discs to prevent staining the disc with ink. 139
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    of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Color Cartridge life
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    Weight (without ink cartridges, power cable, and the CD/DVD tray) 26.0 lb (11.8 kg) Parent 120 V 100 to 120 V model: 90 to 132 V 50/60 Hz 49.5/60.5 Hz 100 to 120 V model: 0.6 A Printing: Approx. 18.0 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: Approx. 7.0 W Sleep mode: Approx. 3.3 W Power off mode: Approx. 0.2
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    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
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    15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements undesired operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows
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    your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there
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    (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact Epson customer support for your region. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program
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    60.9 net-tools_1.60 netbase_4.14 procps_3.1.14 sysvinit-2.85 telnetd_0.17.21 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The
  • Epson 1430 | Users Guide - Page 147
    " which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Net-SNMP". OpenSSL License/Original SSLeay License This printer product includes t he open source software program "OpenSSL toolkit" which applies the license terms of OpenSSL License and Original SSLeay License. BSD
  • Epson 1430 | Users Guide - Page 148
    the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "glibc". The list of "glibc" Programs: libc6_2.3.6 TCP Wrappers license This printer product includes the open source software program "TCP Wrappers" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the
  • Epson 1430 | Users Guide - Page 149
    the "telnetd". "telnetd" Program: telnetd_0.17.21 ARC4 license This printer product includes the open source software program "ARC4" which applies the SHA1 Parent topic: Notices Trademarks EPSON®, Artisan®, and EPSON Supplies Central® are registered trademarks, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a
  • Epson 1430 | Users Guide - Page 150
    or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than
  • Epson 1430 | Users Guide - Page 151
    people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the factory to ensure that
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