Introduction

Epson Artisan 1430 Inkjet Printer, a high-quality printer that excels at creating vivid photographs and large-format documents. This printer's wireless connectivity and cutting-edge design make it simple to print from a variety of devices. The Epson Artisan 1430 is a versatile and dependable printer that is perfect for both personal and professional use, producing excellent results each and every time.

Technical Specifications

These sections list the technical specifications for your product.
Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end-of-life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.

Windows System Requirements
Mac System Requirements
Printing Specifications
Paper Specifications
Printable Area Specifications
Ink Cartridge Specifications
Dimension Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Interface Specifications
Network Interface Specifications
Safety and Approval Specifications

Windows System Requirements
To use your product and its software, your computer should use one of these operating systems:

Microsoft 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 https://www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product.

Mac System Requirements
To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4.11
Mac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS X 10.6.x
Mac OS X 10.7.x

Printing Specifications

Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder capacity Approximately 100 sheets at 20 lb (75 g/m2)

Paper Specifications

Use paper under normal conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 77 ºF (15 to 25 ºC)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Single-sheets Size
- A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
- A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm])
- Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
- Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])
- 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm
- 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
- 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
- 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm)
- 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 434 mm])
- Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches [140 × 279 mm])
- 11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm)
- 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)
- 11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 mm)
- 12 × 12 inches (305 × 305 mm)
- 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm)
Paper types: Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson
Thickness: 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)
Weight: 17 lb (64 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2)
Envelopes
- Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm])
- Paper types Plain bond paper
- Weight 20 lb (75 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2)

Printable Area Specifications

Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area.
Single sheets

Top: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Right: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Bottom: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum

Envelopes

Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum
Bottom: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum
Top: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) minimum
Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimum

CD/DVDs

12-cm CD/DVDs

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.

Epson Artisan 1430 Inkjet Printer Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.

Printer Parts Locations
The Power Off Timer

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

Top

Paper support
Sheet feeder
Printer cover
CD/DVD feed tray
Output tray
USB Type A port for external devices
Edge guides

Back

AC inlet
USB port for computer connection

Inside

Ink cartridge lights
Ink cartridge cover
Ink cartridge holder (do not remove)
Print head
Control panel

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

The WiFi light
The power light
The power button
The Wi-Fi button
The network status button
The paper/cancel button and light
The ink button and light

Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
Related references: Printer Light Status

Power Off Timer

The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode. You can adjust the time period before power off, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X

Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product turns off automatically.

Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings.
Click the Maintenance tab.
Click the Printer and Option Information button.
You see this screen:
Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
Click Send.
Click OK to exit.

Parent topic: The Power Off Timer

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product turns off automatically.

Do one of the following:
- Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, 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 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.
Select Printer Settings.
You see this screen:
Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
Click Apply.

Description

The Epson Artisan 1430 is an all-in-one printer that offers high-quality printing, scanning, and copying capabilities. It features six individual ink cartridges, including cyan, magenta, yellow, photo black, light cyan, and light magenta. This allows for accurate color matching and reduces ink waste. The printer also has a high-capacity paper tray that can hold up to 200 sheets of paper, which is ideal for printing large documents. Additionally, the Artisan 1430 has a 2.5-inch color LCD screen that makes it easy to navigate the printer's menu and preview your prints.

Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type

Load up to thismany sheets

Plain paper*

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216× 279 mm])

Approximately 100sheets**

EPSON BrightWhite Paper	80 sheets
EPSON Presentation Paper Matte	A3 or larger sizes:50 sheets Smaller sizes: 100 sheets
EPSON UltraPremium Photo PaperGlossy	20 sheets
EPSON PhotoPaper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON PremiumPresentation Paper Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Ultra Premium PhotoPaper Luster	A3 or larger sizes:10 sheets Smaller sizes: 20 sheets
EPSON PremiumPresentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer PaperMatte Double- sided EPSON PhotoQuality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper	1 sheet

Based on 20 lb (75 g/m²) paper weight. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
For two-sided printing, load up to 80 sheets

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 purchase supplies from an EPSON-authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Paper Type

Size

Part number

Sheet count

EPSON BrightWhite Paper

Letter (8.5× 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S041586

500

EPSON PhotoPaper Glossy	4 × 6 inches (102× 152 mm)	S041809 S042038	50 100
	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041141 S041649 S041271	20 50 100
	11 × 17 inches(279 × 432 mm)	S041156	20
	13 × 19 inches(330 × 483 mm)	S041143	20
EPSON PremiumPhoto Paper Glossy	4 × 6 inches (102× 152 mm)	S041808 S041727	40 100
	5 × 7 inches (127× 178 mm)	S041464	20
	8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)	S041465	20
	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S042183 S041667	25 50
	11 × 14 inches(279 × 356 mm)	S041466	20
	11 × 17 inches(279 × 432 mm)	S041290	20
	11.7 × 16.5 inches(297 × 420 mm)	S041288	20
	13 × 19 inches(330 × 483 mm)	S041289	20

EPSON UltraPremium Photo Paper Glossy	4 × 6 inches (102× 152 mm)	S042181 S042174	60 100
	5 × 7 inches (127× 178 mm)	S041945	20
	8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)	S041946	20
	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S042182 S042175	25 50
EPSON UltraPremium Photo Paper Luster	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041405	50
	11.7 × 16.5 inches(297 × 420 mm)	S041406	50
	13 × 19 inches(330 × 483 mm)	S041407	50
EPSON PremiumPhoto Paper Semi-gloss	4 × 6 inches (102× 152 mm)	S041982	40
	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041331	20
	13 × 19 inches(330 × 483 mm)	S041327	20
EPSON Presentation Paper Matte	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041062	100
	Legal (8.5× 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])	S041067	100
	11 × 17 inches(279 × 432 mm)	S041069	100
	13 × 19 inches(330 × 483 mm)	S041070	100

EPSON PremiumPresentation Paper Matte	8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)	S041467	50
	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041257 S042180	50 100
	11 × 14 inches(279 × 356 mm)	S041468	50
	11.7 × 16.5 inches(297 × 420 mm)	S041260	50
	13 × 19 inches(330 × 483 mm)	S041263	50
EPSON PremiumPresentation Paper Matte Double-sided	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041568	50
EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041341	50
	11.7 × 16.5 inches(297 × 420 mm)	S041339	50
	13 × 19 inches(330 × 483 mm)	S041343	50
EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S042384	150
EPSON PhotoQuality Self- adhesive Sheets	A4 (8.3× 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])	S041106	10
EPSON Iron-onCool Peel Transfer paper	Letter (8.5× 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041153	10

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:

Borderless Paper Types

EPSON Photo Paper Glossy
EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy
EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte
EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Borderless Paper Sizes

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm)
11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)
11.7 × 16.5 inches (297 × 420 mm)
12 × 12 inches (305 × 305 mm)
13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm)

Paper or Media Type Settings

For thispaper	Select this paper Typeor Media Typesetting
Plain paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets	Plain Paper/Bright White Paper
EPSON PhotoPaper Glossy	Photo PaperGlossy
EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy	Premium PhotoPaper Glossy
EPSON UltraPremium Photo PaperGlossy	Ultra PremiumPhoto Paper Glossy
EPSON PremiumPhoto Paper Semi-gloss	Premium PhotoPaper Semi-Gloss

EPSON UltraPremium Photo PaperLuster	Ultra PremiumPhoto Paper Luster
EPSON Presentation Paper Matte	Presentation PaperMatte
EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON PremiumPresentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer PaperMatte Double- sided	Premium Presentation Paper Matte
EPSON UltraPremium Presentation PaperMatte	Ultra PremiumPresentation Matte
Envelopes	Envelope

Setup Guide

To set up the Epson Artisan 1430, follow these steps:

Unpack the printer and remove any packing materials.
Plug in the power cord and turn on the printer.
Install the ink cartridges by opening the ink cartridge access door and following the on-screen instructions.
Load paper into the paper tray and close it.
Connect the printer to your computer or network using the USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi connection.
Install the Epson printer software on your computer.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common problems and solutions for the Epson Artisan 1430:

Problem: The printer is not responding.
Solution: Make sure the printer is turned on and properly connected to your computer. Check the ink levels and replace any empty cartridges.
Problem: The print quality is poor.
Solution: Check the print settings and make sure the resolution is set to the highest possible dpi. Clean the print head using the printer's maintenance menu.

Epson Artisan 1430 Inkjet Printer Pros & Cons

Pros

High-quality printing with vivid colors and sharp text
Six-color Claria Premium ink for accurate color matching
High-capacity paper tray with borderless printing capabilities
Connectivity options include USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi
2.5-inch color LCD screen for easy navigation

Cons

May be too large for some small offices or home offices
Ink cartridges can be expensive to replace
Some users have reported issues with Wi-Fi connectivity

Customer Reviews

The Epson Artisan 1430 has received great reviews from customers for its versatility, ease of setup, and excellent print quality. On the other hand, its expensive ink and sporadic connectivity problems have drawn criticism from some. Generally, consumers that require a dependable and high-performance printer for their home office or small business have given the Artisan 1430 favorable evaluations.

Common Complaints

The Epson Artisan 1430 is frequently criticized for its expensive ink, problematic connectivity, and challenging ink cartridge replacement. Concerns with the printer's software and setup procedure have also been brought up by certain users. Nonetheless, the majority of consumers have given the Artisan 1430 excellent evaluations, and these issues are quite uncommon.

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