Epson Xp 420 Users Guide User's 420/XP 424

2015-03-28

• Contents
• Product Basics
  • Using the Control Panel
    • Control Panel Buttons and Lights
    • Adjusting Control Panel Position
    • Changing LCD Screen Language
    • Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
  • Product Parts Locations
    • Product Parts - Top
    • Product Parts - Inside
    • Product Parts - Back
  • The Power Off and Sleep Timers
    • Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings From the Control Panel
    • Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
    • Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X
  • Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
    • Using Epson Email Print
    • Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
    • Using Epson Remote Print
    • Using Epson Scan to Cloud
  • Using Google Cloud Print
    • Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook
  • Using AirPrint
• Wi-Fi Networking
  • Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
    • Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
  • Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
    • Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
    • Using WPS to Connect to a Network
  • Printing a Network Status Sheet
  • Changing or Updating Network Connections
    • Accessing the Web Config Utility
    • Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
    • Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
    • Disabling Wi-Fi Features
• Loading Paper
  • Loading Paper
  • Loading Envelopes
  • Paper Loading Capacity
  • Available Epson Papers
  • Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
  • Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
  • Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software
• Placing Originals on the Product
  • Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
• Copying
  • Copying Documents or Photos
    • Paper Size Settings - Copying
    • Copying Options
  • Copying and Restoring Photos
• Printing from a Computer
  • Printing with Windows
    • Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
    • Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Only
      • Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
    • Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
      • Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
      • Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
      • Header/Footer Settings - Windows
    • Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
    • Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
      • Extended Settings - Windows
    • Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
      • Checking Print Status - Windows
    • Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
      • Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
    • Changing Automatic Update Options
  • Printing with OS X
    • Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
      • Print Quality Settings - OS X
      • Print Options - OS X
    • Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X
    • Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X
    • Managing Color - OS X
      • Color Matching and Color Options - OS X
    • Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X
      • Printing Preferences - OS X
    • Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
      • Checking Print Status - OS X
  • Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
• Scanning
  • Starting a Scan
    • Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
      • Changing Default Scan Button Settings
    • Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
    • Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
  • Selecting Epson Scan Settings
    • Scan Modes
    • Selecting the Scan Mode
    • Scanning in Full Auto Mode
      • Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode
    • Scanning in Home Mode
      • Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode
      • Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode
      • Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode
    • Scanning in Office Mode
      • Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode
      • Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
    • Scanning in Professional Mode
      • Available Image Types - Professional Mode
      • Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode
      • Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode
      • Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode
    • Image Preview Guidelines
    • Scan Resolution Guidelines
    • Selecting Scan File Settings
      • Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings
  • Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture
    • Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture
  • Scanning from Smart Devices
  • Scanning Special Projects
    • Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan
      • Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan
      • Uploading Scanned Images to Facebook
      • Uploading Scanned Images to Picasa
      • Uploading Scanned Images to Evernote
      • Uploading Scanned Images to SugarSync
      • Uploading Scanned Images to a Web Folder
      • Uploading Scanned Images to Email
      • Saving Scanned Images to a Folder
      • Epson JPEG File Settings
      • Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings
    • Scanning to a PDF File
    • Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan
• Using Memory Cards With Your Product
  • Inserting a Memory Card
    • Memory Card Types
    • Memory Card File Specifications
    • Removing a Memory Card
  • Printing from a Memory Card
    • Viewing and Printing Photos
      • Viewing and Printing Individual Photos
      • Viewing and Printing Individual Photos Using the Slide Show
      • Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen
      • Print Setting Options - Photo Mode
      • Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory Card
      • Photo Layout Options
  • Scanning to a Memory Card
  • Transferring Photos on a Memory Card
    • Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer
    • Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer
• Printing Personalized Projects
  • Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper
  • Printing Personalized Note Paper
  • Printing Calendar Pages
• Replacing Ink Cartridges
  • Check Cartridge Status
    • Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen
    • Checking Cartridge Status with Windows
    • Checking Cartridge Status with OS X
  • Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges
    • Ink Cartridge Part Numbers
  • Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
  • Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility
  • Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges
    • Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows
    • Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X
  • Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows
• Adjusting Print Quality
  • Print Head Maintenance
    • Print Head Nozzle Check
      • Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
      • Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
    • Print Head Cleaning
      • Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
      • Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
  • Print Head Alignment
    • Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
    • Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
  • Cleaning the Paper Path
• Cleaning and Transporting Your Product
  • Cleaning Your Product
  • Transporting Your Product
• Solving Problems
  • Checking for Software Updates
  • Product Status Messages
  • Running a Product Check
  • Resetting Control Panel Defaults
  • Solving Setup Problems
    • Noise After Ink Installation
    • Software Installation Problems
    • Control Panel Setup Problems
    • USB Connection Problems
  • Solving Network Problems
    • Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point
    • Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network
    • Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window
    • Cannot Print Over a Network
    • Cannot Scan Over a Network
  • Solving Copying Problems
    • Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies
    • Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While
  • Solving Paper Problems
    • Paper Feeding Problems
    • Paper Jam Problems
    • Paper Ejection Problems
  • Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
    • Nothing Prints
    • Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar
    • Error After Cartridge Replacement
    • Printing is Slow
  • Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
    • Inverted Image
    • Too Many Copies Print
    • Blank Pages Print
    • Incorrect Margins on Printout
    • Border Appears on Borderless Prints
    • Incorrect Characters Print
    • Incorrect Image Size or Position
    • Slanted Printout
  • Solving Print Quality Problems
    • White or Dark Lines in Printout
    • Blurry or Smeared Printout
    • Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps
    • Grainy Printout
    • Incorrect Colors
  • Solving Scanning Problems
    • Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly
    • Cannot Start Epson Scan
  • Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
    • Image Consists of a Few Dots Only
    • Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images
    • Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked
    • Image is Distorted or Blurry
    • Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges
    • Image is Too Dark
    • Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image
    • Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image
    • Image is Scanned Upside-Down
    • Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors
    • Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview
    • Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
  • Solving Memory Card Problems
    • Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot
    • Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card
    • Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card
  • Uninstall Your Product Software
    • Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
    • Uninstalling Product Software - OS X
  • Where to Get Help
• Technical Specifications
  • Windows System Requirements
  • OS X System Requirements
  • Scanning Specifications
  • Paper Specifications
  • Printable Area Specifications
  • Ink Cartridge Specifications
  • Memory Card Specifications
  • Dimension Specifications
  • Electrical Specifications
  • Environmental Specifications
  • Interface Specifications
  • Network Interface Specifications
  • Safety and Approvals Specifications
• Notices
  • General Product Safety Instructions
    • Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
    • LCD Screen Safety Instructions
    • Wireless Connection Safety Instructions
  • FCC Compliance Statement
  • Trademarks
  • Copyright Notice
    • libTIFF Software Acknowledgment
    • A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
    • Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products
    • Copyright Attribution