M200/M205 User's Guide
Contents M200/M205 User's Guide........................................................................................................................... 11 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 12 Control Panel Buttons and Lights ...................
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows .....................................................................
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 71 Scanning in Office Mode................................................................................................................ 72 Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode.................................................................. 74 Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode .................................................................................
Refilling the Ink Tank ........................................................................................................................ 116 Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... Print Head Nozzle Check.......................................................
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... Printing a Network Status Sheet .................................................................................................. Solving Copying Problems ...............................................................................................
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 ........................................................................................
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 192 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 193 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 194 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ...............................................
M200/M205 User's Guide Welcome to the M200/M205 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Note: The illustrations in this guide show the M205 product, but the instructions are the same for the M200 and M205 products. Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
2 The LCD screen 3 The arrow buttons and the OK button 4 The Cancelar/Reiniciar button 5 The Copiar button 6 The Escanear button 7 The Configurar Wi-Fi button (M205) 8 The Ajustes button 9 The Anterior button 10 The Iniciar button Lights 1 The 2 The WiFi light (M205) 3 The ADF light power light Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the Ajustes button. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 5. Press the Ajustes button to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top and Front 1 Edge guide 2 Sheet feeder 3 Paper support extension 4 Paper support 5 Feeder guard 6 Output tray 7 Paper stopper 15
1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 ADF edge guide 4 ADF input tray 5 ADF output tray 16
1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 17
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Print head (in home position) 3 Transportation lock 4 Ink tank 5 Ink tube Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 18
Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 LAN port (M200) 3 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time period you want or turn off the power off timer, then press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6.
1. Access the Windows Desktop, 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 window: 4. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
5. Click Send. 6. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting. 7. Click Send. 8. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically. 1. Do one of the following: • OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
3. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting. 4. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting. 5. Click Apply. 6. If you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window.
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings.
• To move the cursor or enter a space, press the right arrow button. • To delete characters, press the left arrow button. • When you finish entering characters, press the OK button. 5. Press the down arrow button if you want to print a network status report, or the up arrow button to exit setup. The WiFi light should now be on, but not flashing. Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper for Documents Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left. 4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. • Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
• If you use paper with binder holes, load only one sheet at a time and use only these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]), A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches [148 × 210 mm]), or A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]). 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. Flip the feeder guard forward.
3. Slide the edge guide to the left. 4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left. 5. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these loading guidelines: • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. • Do not load envelopes above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
Paper type Loading capacity Plain paper - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) 1 sheet Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte User defined paper size of any type Any type of paper with binder holes Envelopes 10 envelopes * 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 30 sheets.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper / Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelopes Envelope Parent topic: Loading Paper 32
Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 1.
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other. 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges. 3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
The ADF light on the control panel turns on. Note: If the ADF light does not turn on when you place originals in the ADF, the product may be in sleep mode. Press any button (except the Iniciar button) to wake up your product. After some time, the ADF light will turn on. If the ADF light still does not turn on, there may be originals on the scanner glass. Lift the scanner lid and remove the original. 4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
Copying See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals. Copying Documents or Photos Copying ID Cards Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto Epson Bright White Paper or plain paper in these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
6. When you are ready to copy, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the Iniciar button. Cancelar/Reiniciar button. Copying Options Parent topic: Copying Related references Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
Copying option Available settings Description Quality Standard Quality Provides good quality for most copies Best Provides the highest quality for special copies Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies Various levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies Copy Density Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Copying ID Cards You can copy both sides of an ID card on one sheet of paper. 1. Load plain paper in one of these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.
8. Place your ID card facedown on the scanner glass. 9. Press the Iniciar button again. Your product scans the front side of the card. 10. When your product finishes scanning the front side, turn the card over, then press the button again. Your product scans the back side of the card and then begins printing. Note: To cancel printing, press the Cancelar/Reiniciar button.
Printing From a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 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. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. 5.
6. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 7. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use. 8. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you want. 9.
More Settings Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job. 2-Up and 4-Up Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.
3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Printing Your Document - Windows Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job. Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
1. To change the size of your printed document, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the your document as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting. • Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document by a specific percentage. Select the percentage in the % menu. 2.
4. To add a header or footer to your document, select Header/Footer, then select Settings to customize the text and location. 5. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
You can select to print the following information, which comes from the Windows Control Panel on your computer: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1. Click the Main or More Options tab.
2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Use 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 - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1. Click OK to save your settings. You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings. 1.
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These 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 used on the Windows printer software screens. 1.
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 Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1.
3. Do one of the following: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
You can control printing using the options on the screen. • To cancel printing, right-click on any print job and click Cancel. • To pause printing, right-click on any print job and click Pause. • To restart printing, right-click on any paused print job and click Restart. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing with OS X You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product as the Printer setting. 4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window.
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the 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 print window, check for them in your application before printing.
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: 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. Print Quality Options - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Printing Your Document - Windows Print Quality Options - OS X You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on plain paper.
Note: If you 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. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size. 2. Select the orientation of your document as shown in the print window. If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings. Parent topic: Printing with OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X You can select 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, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver or Options. You see a screen like this: 4.
Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary: OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon. • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the Pause Printer icon. OS X 10.8/10.
Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9. • Scan to PC (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture in OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9. • Scan to PC (Email) scans your original and attaches it to a message in your e-mail program.
1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Event Manager. • Windows (other versions): Click > Event Manager. or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software • OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event Manager. 2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (OS X) drop-down list and select your product, if necessary. 3. Click Make Job Settings. 4.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program.
1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.) 2. Select your product. Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly.
Note: Epson Scan may start in a different mode when you first access it.
Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan Modes Selecting the Scan Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File Settings Parent topic: Scanning Scan Modes Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting.
2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original.
5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. 7. If you are using the ADF, reinsert your original into the ADF. 8. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area). 9. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scan area in the Preview window. 10. Click Scan.
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas. You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings. 1. In the Preview window, click the preview image.
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.
Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges. Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.
2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.) • Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will email, view on a computer screen, or post on the web. • Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only). You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings. 1.
• Normal preview: Click the image.
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.
• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. Copy Marquee icon to Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3.
Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned.
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size.
2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents or photos. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the specific type of original you are scanning as the Auto Exposure Type setting: Document or Photo. 5. Select the details of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting. 6.
Scan Resolution Guidelines Related tasks Selecting Scan File Settings Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode You can select these Document Source options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. ADF Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning. Document Table Selects the scanner glass as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
Click the image adjustment icon to access additional settings. Click the + (Windows) or (OS X) icon next to a setting to change the level of adjustment. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges. Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers.
Histogram Adjustment Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually. (For advanced users only.) Click the histogram icon to access the settings. Tone Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually. (For advanced users only.) Click the tone correction icon to access the settings. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
Note: If you need to rotate the orientation of the target size for your image, click the icon. orientation A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected. 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned. 4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK.
6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or and select options as desired. (OS X) icon next to the Target Size setting • Scale: Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you enter. • Trimming: Turns automatic image cropping on or off. • Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjust it without constraint.
• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.
• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Copy Delete Marquee icon. Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. 3.
• You will scan the image at 100% or smaller size. Select Epson Scan's Resolution setting based on how you will use the scanned image: • Email/view on a computer screen/post on the web: 96 to 150 dpi • Print/convert to editable text (OCR): 300 dpi • Fax: 200 dpi Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window.
The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You may also be able to access the window by clicking the icon on the Epson Scan window. 1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image: • Click the button for one of the displayed folders. • Click the Other button, click the Browse or Choose button, and select a folder. 2. Type in a stem file name in the Prefix field.
4. Select the file format you want to use in the Image Format Type menu. 5. If your file format provides optional settings, click the Options button to select them. 6. Choose any of the optional settings you want to use by selecting their checkboxes. 7. Click OK.
Optional Settings Overwrite any files with the same name Select to overwrite previous files with the same names. Show this dialog box before next scan Select to have the File Save Settings window appear automatically before you scan. Open image folder after scanning Select to have Windows Explorer or OS X Finder automatically open to the folder where your scanned image is saved after scanning.
4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu. 6. Click Scan.
Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture Parent topic: Scanning Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture You can select these scan settings in your imaging editing application for OS X. Image Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting brightness, tint, temperature, and saturation. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting.
8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 10. Choose one of the following options on the screen: • If you are scanning only one page, click Save File. • If you need to scan additional pages in a document, click Add page. Place additional pages on the product for scanning, click Scan, and repeat until you have scanned all the pages.
Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Related tasks Selecting Scan File Settings Selecting the Scan Mode Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using Epson Scan's Color Restoration setting. You can select this setting in any of the available scan modes. Note: Color restoration is not available in Office Mode, if Epson Scan offers that mode. 1.
Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing, spreadsheet, or HTML-editing program (M205). This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to install an OCR program, such as ABBYY FineReader.
3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan to. 5. If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click OK. Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see the scan settings window. 6. Select your scan settings. 7. Click Preview and adjust the area you want to scan, if necessary. 8.
Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window. 10. Select a name and a file format for your document and click Save. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Scanning Using OCR - OS X You can use the ABBYY FineReader OCR program to convert scanned documents to editable text (M205). 1.
3. Open the Get Images From pop-up menu and select your product. 4. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 5. Select the type of document you are going to scan. Epson Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan. Your document is scanned and you see the Epson Scan window while your document is converted to editable text. 7. Click Close to close the Epson Scan window and Preview window, if necessary.
You see the Save Converted File As window: 8. Click the Save button. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system.
Refilling Ink When the ink level in an ink tank is low, you need to refill it. Before checking the ink level or refilling an ink tank as described here, be sure to read the ink safety precautions. Caution: If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, fill it to the upper line on the ink tank. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product.
• If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, refill the ink soon. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank could damage the product. • Epson recommends filling the ink tank to the upper line when the product is not operating. • After bringing an ink bottle inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it. • Store ink bottles in a cool, dark place.
Disabling Special Offers with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. Note: You may see the Epson Special Offers screen every time you print (if your computer is connected to the Internet). Select Do not display this message again and click Decline to disable online offers. Promotional offers are not valid in Latin America. 1.
2. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. (Promotional offers not available in Latin America.
Purchase Epson Ink You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit global.latin.epson.com or call your nearest Epson sales office (website available in Spanish and Portuguese only). Note: This product was originally designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Your product may not function properly if you use other types of ink and may affect Epson's warranty. The included ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale.
2. Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the ink tank’s cap and place it in the storage area. Be careful not to spill any ink. 3. Snap off the tip of the bottle cap, but do not dispose of the bottle cap tip so you can use it to seal the bottle cap later, if necessary. Then remove the cap, remove the seal from the bottle, and replace the cap on the bottle. Caution: Install the bottle cap tightly; otherwise, ink may leak.
4. Refill the ink tank to the upper line on the ink tank.
5. If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the ink tank, place the bottle cap tip securely on the bottle cap and store the ink bottle upright for later use. 6. Place the cap securely on the ink tank.
7. Close the ink tank unit cover.
Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to flush the ink tube. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Checking the Number of Sheets Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to clean the print head nozzles.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Nozzle Check and press the After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 122 Iniciar button.
6. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, press the up arrow button to select Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press the down arrow button to select Head Cleaning. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again.
• OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 3. Select Nozzle Check. You see a window like this: 4. Click Print. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.
Related topics Refilling Ink Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if the ink level has reached the lower line on the ink tank, and may not be able to clean it when the ink level in the tank is low. You must refill the ink tank first.
5. Press the down arrow to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, use the Power Ink Flushing utility. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Ink Tube Flushing Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Refilling Ink Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2.
4. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 5. 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. 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If quality still does not improve after cleaning the print head 3 times, flush the ink tube.
Ink Tube Flushing If you still see white or dark lines in your printouts, even after cleaning the print head several times, you can flush the ink tube. Flushing the ink tube replaces all the ink inside the tube, so flush the ink only if you cannot improve print quality by cleaning the print head several times. Caution: Flushing the ink tube consumes a lot of ink. Before flushing the ink tube, make sure there is enough ink in the ink tank. If necessary, refill the ink tank before flushing the ink tube.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to flush the ink tube. 5. When you finish flushing the ink tube, run a nozzle check to check the print quality. If necessary, also clean the print head. If you don’t see any improvement, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then check the print quality again. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson for support.
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the Ajustes button. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the print an alignment sheet.
• OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 3. Select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet.
• If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. When you are done, click Finish. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2.
You see this window: 5. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Note: The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status Monitor 3 is enabled.
Checking the Sheet Counter - OS X You can check the the number of sheets of paper that have fed through the product by checking the sheet counter. 1. Do one of the following: • OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and paper support when you are not using the product to protect it from dust. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
7. Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF.
Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it some distance, prepare it for transportation as described here. Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. • When storing or transporting the ink bottle after removing its seal, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes.
5. Remove all the paper from the product. 6. Close the output tray and paper support. 7. Unplug the power cable. 8. Disconnect any connected cables. 9. Set the transportation lock to the locked (transport) position: . 10. Check to make sure that the ink tank cap is installed securely. 11. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product. Caution: • Keep the product level during transport. Otherwise, ink may leak.
• Do not put opened ink bottles in the box with product. Before using the product: • Be sure to remove the tape from the print head. • Be sure to set the transportation lock to the unlocked (printing) position: . If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.
Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper jam Paper is jammed in the product. Remove the jammed paper and press the OK button to clear the error. Paper jam in the ADF Paper is jammed in the ADF or an object is blocking the hole in the front left corner of the product next to the scanner glass.
Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the Ajustes button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Nozzle Check and press the Iniciar button. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 6.
Print Head Alignment When to Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factory defaults. You can choose which settings to reset or reset them all. 1. Press the Ajustes button. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button. You see a screen like this (M205 screen shown): 3.
Noise After Filling the Ink If you hear noises from your product after filling the ink tank with ink, check these explanations: • The first time you fill the tank with ink, the product must charge its print head. Wait until charging finishes before you turn off the product, or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on. Your product is finished charging the print head when the power light stops flashing.
Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network If EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product on a network, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your network. Verify connection using your product control panel. • Check if your network name (SSID) contains non-ASCII characters. Your product cannot display nonASCII characters. • If necessary, reinstall your product software and try running EpsonNet Setup again: 1.
• Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disconnected, check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again. • If you are using TCP/IP, make sure the product's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually.
• If you are scanning a large original at a high resolution, a network communication error may occur. Try scanning again at a lower resolution. • If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan again. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings: Windows 8.
• M200: Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Print Network Status Sheet and press the Iniciar button. (Press the Cancelar/Reiniciar button if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your product.
Paper Jam Problems Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • If paper does not feed for printing, remove it. Then reload it in the sheet feeder against the right side and beneath the tab. Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper, making sure that the paper stack is not above the arrow mark on the edge guide.
3. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable or ink tube inside the product. Caution: Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open. 4. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces.
Caution: Do not touch any buttons on the control panel while your hands are inside the product. 5. Lower the scanner unit. 6. Press the OK button to resume printing. 7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper.
Caution: Do not remove paper jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you could damage the ADF. 3. Remove any jammed paper. 4. Leave the ADF cover open, then lift the paper feeder.
5. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces. 6. Lower the paper feeder (but don't close the ADF cover). 7. Raise the ADF input tray.
8. Carefully remove any jammed paper. 9. Lower the ADF input tray, close the ADF cover, and reload your originals. Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure the originals you load are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
10. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Cancel printing to eject the paper. Select the correct paper size when you reprint. • If paper is wrinkled when it ejects, it may be damp or too thin. Load new paper and be sure to select the correct paper type setting when you reprint.
• Run a product check to see if a test page prints. If the test page prints, check to see if your product software is installed correctly. • Make sure you set the transportation lock to the unlocked (printing) position: . • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer. • In Windows, clear any stalled print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click your product name, select Printing Preferences, and select your product name again if necessary. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 5. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar. 6. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system.
Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Windows System Requirements OS X System Requirements Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages.
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary.
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head.
Parent topic: Solving Problems White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
• Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded. • Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed. • Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper right after printing to allow the ink to set. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink level may be low. Visually check the ink level. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product.
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size; see your software documentation. • If you enlarged the image in an image-editing program, you need to increase the resolution setting to retain a high image quality. Increase the resolution by the same amount you increased the image size.
Cannot Start Epson Scan Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart your scanning software.
Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Related topics Starting a Scan Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem.
Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images If a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or use a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth, if necessary. Paper towels are not recommended. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass.
Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with paper to block external light as you scan it.
Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Image is Scanned Upside-Down Your product scans using the Auto Photo Orientation setting. This setting checks the preview image for faces, the sky, and other features, and then correctly rotates the photo when it is scanned, if necessary. If your photo is not oriented correctly using this option, deselect the Auto Photo Orientation setting and scan again.
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, make sure your original is placed correctly for scanning. If necessary, move your original away from the edges of the scanner glass slightly.
In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall. • Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. 10. To reinstall your product software, see the Start Here sheet for instructions. Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the – (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need additional help with your Epson product, contact Epson.
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Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product.
OS X System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • OS X 10.9.x • OS X 10.8.x • OS X 10.7.x • OS X 10.6.x • OS X 10.5.8 Note: Visit Epson's support website at global.latin.epson.com/Soporte for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product (website available in Spanish and Portuguese only).
Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan) Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments) Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) Light source LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Paper input Faceup loading Paper output Facedown ejection Paper size US letter, legal, or A4 size Paper type Plain paper Paper weight 17 lb (64 g/m2)
Single-sheets Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches [148 × 210 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 × 181 mm]) Paper types Plain paper and special paper distributed by Epson Thickness 0.003 (0.08 mm) to 0.004 inch (0.
Printable Area Specifications Single sheets 1 Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.
Envelopes 1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.83 inch (21 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Specifications Note: This product was originally designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Your product may not function properly if you use other types of ink and may affect Epson's warranty. The included ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale.
Color Black Ink life For best results, use up ink within 6 months of removing the seal from an ink bottle. Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Ink freezes at 5 ºF (–15 ºC) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 8.9 inches (226 mm) Printing: 11.5 inches (291 mm) Width Stored: 17.1 inches (435 mm) Printing: 17.1 inches (435 mm) Depth Stored: 14.
Power consumption M200: Standalone copying: Approx. 10 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: Approx. 4.0 W Sleep mode: Approx. 1.8 W Power off mode: Approx. 0.3 W M205: Standalone copying: Approx. 10 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: Approx. 4.5 W Sleep mode: Approx. 2.2 W Power off mode: Approx. 0.
Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi (M205) Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless security WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES); complies with WPA2 with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal Frequency band 2.4 GHz Communication mode Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode Note: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location. Ethernet (M200) Standard IEEE802.3i/u, IEEE802.
• Certification Number: RCPEPWL12-0107 Parent topic: Technical Specifications 188
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Software Notices Trademarks Copyright Notice Software Notices 1. This printer product includes open source software programs listed in Section 6) according to the license terms of each open source software program. 2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL Programs and Apache License Program (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
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