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XP-400
TM
Small-in-One Printer
Quick Guide
Your XP-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Printing From a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Printing From Your Co
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Your XP-400 After you set up your XP-400 (see the Start Here sheet), turn to this Quick Guide and your online User’s Guide for instructions on using your product. Features Where to find information Wireless printing from mobile devices with See www.epson.com/connect. ™ EPSON Connect Print photos without a computer See page 7 for instructions. Crop photos and print in various layouts directly See the online User’s Guide for instructions. from your camera’s memory card Get high-quality copies wi
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The control panel makes it easy to use all the features of your product. To save energy, the control panel goes dark after several minutes of inactivity. Press any button to wake it up. LCD Arrow buttons and OK button screen Stop button Power button WiFi light Back button Home button Start button Here’s how the buttons and light work: Button Description P Turn the product on or off Green light indicates that the product is connected to your wireless network Return to the Home screen Select a p
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Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects. ® ® 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). Part Sheet Paper type Size number count EPSON Ultra Premium Ph
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Part Sheet Paper type Size number count EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm]) EPSON Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100 [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100 [216 × 356 mm]) EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 10 Sheets [210 × 297 mm]) EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 10 paper [216 × 279 mm]) Note: Media availability varies by country
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Copying a Document or Photo Follow the instructions in this section to position your originals correctly on the scanner glass and make color or black-and-white copies. You can also restore color in old photos as you copy them; see the online User’s Guide for more information. 1. Make sure paper is loaded. 2. Raise the document cover and place your original facedown on the scanner glass, with the top facing into the front right corner. 3. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.
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Printing From a Memory Card Your product lets you print photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into the memory card slot and you’re ready to print. You can also print in various layouts to include several photos on one sheet of paper, or copy memory card files between your EPSON product and a computer. See the online User’s Guide for instructions and a list of compatible memory cards. Inserting the Card 1. Make sure your product is turned on. 2. Insert your c
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Printing Photos From the LCD Screen You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. 1. Load several sheets of 4 × 6-inch (102 × 152 mm) EPSON photo paper (various types available; see page 4). 2. Press if necessary, then select Print photos and press OK. (If you want to print multiple photos on one sheet of paper, press if necessary, select More Functions, then Photo Layout Sheet.) 3. Press l or r to scroll through your photos and display one that you wan
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Printing From Your Computer ® This section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or Mac computer. For detailed instructions on printing, see the online User’s Guide. Printing in Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. You see a window like this one: Select your EPSON product Click here to open your product software 2. Make sure your EPSON product is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, cli
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3. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct paper Type and Size settings for the paper you are using (see page 12 for details). Select the type of document you’re printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Select your document Orientation Note: For quick access to the most common settings, click the Shortcuts tab and select one of the presets. You can create your own presets by clicking the Sa
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Printing With a Mac Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.7. 1. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Select your EPSON product as the Printer setting. Select your EPSON product 3. Click the arrow or Show Details to expand the Print window, if necessary. 4. Select basic copy and page settings. If you are printing a borderless photo, select a paper size with a Sheet Feeder-Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size. Copy and page
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For borderless printing, choose a Media Type other than Plain Paper or Envelope and select Borderless. Note: If the setting you want isn’t shown (for example, Scale), check for it in your application before printing. Or check for it in the settings for your application at the bottom of this window. 6. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the online User’s Guide for details. 7. Click Print. 8. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the Dock. S
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Scanning a Document or Photo You can use your product to scan a photo or document and save it on your computer. The u Scan function lets you scan quickly using preselected settings, or you can use the EPSON Scan software to access more advanced features. For example, you can use EPSON Scan to restore faded colors in old photos (see page 15). Note: For detailed scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide. Quick Scanning From the Control Panel Use the u Scan function to quickly scan a p
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5. Do one of the following: ■ If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, press x to select USB Connection. ■ If your printer is connected to a wireless network, select your computer name, then press x. Once your image is scanned, you see its icon in Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, or as an attachment in your email application, depending on the option you selected. Scanning With EPSON Scan Software You can scan original documents and photos and save them as
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Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your computer. 1. Open an image editing application such as Image Capture, select your EPSON product if necessary, then click the Scan button to preview your image. 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.
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Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see your online User’s Guide. Caution: To keep your printer looking like new, don’t place anything on top of the cover or use it as a writing surface. If you need to clean the cover, use only a soft, non- abrasive microfiber-type cloth. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps in t
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Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 19). 1. Load letter- or A4-size paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Press if necessary and select F Setup. 3. Use the arrow bu
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A window may also appear on your computer screen when you try to print when ink is low. This window can optionally display ink offers and other updates from Epson. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your online User’s Guide. Purchasing EPSON Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper from 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
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Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Note: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. If an ink cartridge is expended,
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5. Before you open the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times. Then remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip or the small window on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak. 7. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 20 Replacing Ink Cartridge
