The Epson XP-412 is an ultra-compact printer, scanner and copier that combines value for money with great flexibility. Epson’s iPrint allows the users to easily print documents and photos over Wi-fi from smartphones and tablet PCs. Additionally, it also allows you to print from anywhere in the world by emailing photos and documents directly to the printer. Epson XP-412 ink cartridges uses Claria Home ink is ideal for affordable reliable printing, producing crisp, clear text documents and glossy, lab quality photos.
The device has a 6.4 cm colour LCD screen with touch panel and accompanying memory card slot offers easy to use printing with helpful menu prompts. The automatic Wi-Fi set-up makes it convenient for configuring laptops and computers to print and scan wirelessly extremely easy. The Epson XP-412 automatically finds the relevant connection settings in order to configure itself.
The printing speed of this device is up to 33 ppm for monochrome files and 15 ppm for colour documents. It has one input tray which is capable of storing up to 100 sheets of paper and has a manual feeder for other types of print media.
Advantages:- Supports Apple’s AirPrint and Google Cloud print
- Automatic Wi-Fi setup
- Affordable Epson XP-412 ink cartridges
- Supports mobile printing over Wi-Fi and email
- 6.4 cm LCD display screen
- Separate ink slots for each ink colour
- Lack of fax support
- Limited paper storage capacity
- Lacks automatic duplex printing
- Slow colour printing speed (up to 15 ppm)
Epson XP-412 printer, scanner and copier is built for everyday home use and ideal for small office units, as it offers quick printing speed and high resolutions. It supports wireless printing through Wi-Fi Direct and also has a USB interface for direct PC connectivity. Apart from all these features and functionalities it lacks fax support and supports only manual duplexing.
Cartridge Requirements:The Replacement for Epson XP-412 ink cartridges are:
- Epson 18XL (T1811) black
- Epson 18XL (T1812) cyan
- Epson 18XL (T1813) magenta
- Epson 18XL (T1814) yellow
- Epson 18XL (T1816) multipack
If one is getting horizontal bands across the page, incorrect colours or having similar print quality problems, it may be an issue of faulty Epson XP-412 ink cartridges. If this is not the issue here are a few steps to resolve it:
Horizontal banding across pagesStep 1:
Make sure the printable side (the whiter or glossier side) of the paper is facing up when feed in the sheet feeder.
Step 2:
Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. Cleaning the Printheads will prevent horizontal prints with stripes or bands.
Step 3:
For getting best results, use Epson XP-412 ink cartridges within six months of opening the package as using the old one sometime may result in poor prints.
Step 4:
Make sure the paper type selected in the LCD menu or printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the product. Refer the selection process of paper from user manual.
Step 5:
If banding appears at intervals of 2.5 cm, run the Print Head Alignment utility.
Step 6:
If a moire (cross-hatch) pattern appears on your copy, change the Reduce/Enlarge setting (XP-410 Series only) in the LCD menu or shift the position of your original.
Step 7:
If there is problem with the copy quality, clean the surface of the scanner glass.
For cleaning the exterior part of the printer refer the troubleshooting tips of user manual.
Step 1:
For Windows, clear the Grayscale setting in the Main window in your printer driver. For Mac OS X, clear the Grayscale setting in Print Settings in the Print dialog box in your printer driver.
Step 2:
Adjust the color settings in your application or in your printer driver settings.
For Windows, check the Color Management settings in the Advanced window.
For Mac OS X, check the Color Options dialog box from the Print dialog box.
Step 3:
Run the Head Cleaning utility for clearing clogged ink nozzles.
Step 4:
If you have just replaced an Epson XP-412 ink cartridges, make sure the date on the box. If you have not used the product for a long time, Epson recommends replacing the ink cartridges.