ET-2600 User's Guide
Contents ET-2600 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................. 9 Your Ink Tank System ............................................................................................................................... 10 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... Using the Control Panel ....................
Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 31 Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software.............................................................................. 32 Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 33 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ......................................................
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac .................................................................................. Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac ............................................................................................ Printing Preferences - Mac........................................................................................................ Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ........................................................................................
Power Ink Flushing............................................................................................................................. 97 Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility ...................................................................................... 98 Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................... 99 Checking the Number of Sheets............................................................
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ Solving Page Layout and Content Problems .................................................................................... Inverted Image..................................................................................................................
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows .................................................................................... 141 Uninstalling Product Software - Mac............................................................................................ 142 Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 143 Technical Specifications ................................................................................
ET-2600 User's Guide Welcome to the ET-2600 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
Your Ink Tank System You should visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks regularly. 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. To refill the ink tanks, click the link below.
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
3 The Wi-Fi button 4 The network status button 5 The B&W copy button 6 The color copy button 7 The stop button 8 The ink light 9 The paper light 10 Scan to PDF by pressing the B&W copy button and the color copy button simultaneously Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use. • To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom.
Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
7 Paper stopper 1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 14
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink tank unit 3 Ink tanks 4 Print head in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 15
Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 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 begins, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
1. Make sure your product is turned on. 2. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . 3. Select Printer Settings. 4. Click the Maintenance tab. 5. Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see this screen: 6. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting. 7. Click Send.
8. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 9. Click Send. 10. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically. 1. Make sure your product is turned on. 2. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
4. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting. 5. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 6. Click Apply. 7. Close the Printer Settings window.
1. Connect your product to your network. See the link below. 2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epsonconnect.com (Caribbean) to learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the Epson Connect service. 3. Now you are ready to send and print emails to your product's Email Print address. Note: Go to epsonconnect.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service. Note: Make a note of your product's email address. 3. Visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the Remote Print Driver software. 4. Download and install the Remote Print software. 5.
Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.
4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access point.
Related tasks Resetting Network Settings Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network. To print the status sheet, press the network status button on the product. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change to a Wi-Fi connection. 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product. 2. Uninstall your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward, then raise the paper support and its extension.
2. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end. Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Note: Do not fan or curl photo paper. 5. Do one of the following: • Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath the line on the left edge guide.
• Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left. • Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown. 6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. Then 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. • 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 that are curled, folded, or too thin, or that have plastic windows.
Paper type Paper size Load up to this many sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 20 sheets 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 80 sheets Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 20 sheets 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) Envelopes No. 10 (4.1 × 9.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041062 100 Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) S041067 100 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041727 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20 Letter (8.
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 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. Open the document cover.
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. 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. Note: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) from the edge of the scanner glass. If you are using Thumbnail preview in Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2, the edges of your original may be cropped by about 0.
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 Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto plain paper. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass. 2. Load plain paper in the product. 3.
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. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 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. Select a Color option: • To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
Draft For draft printing on plain paper. Standard For everyday text and image printing. High For text and graphics with high print quality. 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.
1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing: • Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side. • Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and prompting you to flip the paper over on the short edge to print the other side. 2. Click the Settings button. You see a window like this: 3.
Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper. Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options on the Binding Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab. 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, 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 Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images. Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings. 3.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
ICM Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. 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.
High Speed Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page. Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
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. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1.
You see the maintenance options: 4. Click the Extended Settings button.
You see this window: 5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window. 7. Click OK to close the printer software window. Extended Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Extended Settings - Windows You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed.
Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Change Standard Resolution Reduces the resolution of print data to correct printing problems. Refine screening pattern Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern. Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching Allows applications to perform ICM color matching.
You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - 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.
You see the printer settings window: 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 printer settings window. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 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.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . 2. Select Software Update Settings. You see this window: 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.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Sizing Printed Images - Mac Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application.
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on your version of the Mac operating system 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. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 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.
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. 11. Select any of the available print options.
Print Options - Mac You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the popup menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting. • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
Sizing Printed Images - Mac You can adjust print order and the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu on the Print window. • To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select an option from the Pages to Print popup menu. • To adjust the order in which pages are printed, select an option from the Page Order pop-up menu.
2. Select one of the available options. 3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu. 4. Select one of the available options. Color Matching and Color Options - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Color Matching and Color Options - Mac You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove redeye in photos. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Printing Preferences - Mac You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. 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.
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. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click or Delete. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click paused print job and click or Hold. To resume a print job, click the or Resume. • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause or Pause Printer. • To display other printer information, click Settings.
Scanning You can scan your originals and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Starting a Scan After placing your originals on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
• Windows (other versions): Click > Event Manager. or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software • Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and select Event Manager. 2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (Mac) drop-down list and select your product, if necessary. 3. Click Make Job Settings. 4. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan job settings you want to view or change. 5. Change the settings as necessary. 6. Click OK. 7.
You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this: 71
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan 2 from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section.
You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this: 73
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Epson Scan 2 automatically scans your document and saves the scanned file in PDF format in your operating system's Documents or My Documents folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section.
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2. Select the Mode setting that matches the type of original you are scanning. 3. Select the Document Source setting that matches where you placed your original. 4. Select the Document Size setting that matches the size of your original. You can select Customize to enter a custom size, if necessary. 5. Select the image type of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting. 6. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 7. Click the Preview button.
11. Enter the file name for your scanned file in the File Name field. If necessary, select Settings to modify the file name settings. 12. Select the location in which you want to save your scanned file as the Folder setting. If necessary, select Select to create a new folder. 13. Click Scan. The product scans your original and saves the scanned file in the location you specified.
Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs. Color Enhance Enhances the shades of the color you select in the scanned image. This setting is available only if you select Grayscale or Black & White as the Image Type setting. 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.
TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. Multi-TIFF (*.tif) A TIFF file format when multiple pages are saved to the same file, allowing you to edit the images using a compatible program. PDF (*.pdf) A document format that is readable by Windows and Mac systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat, or other programs. You can save multi-page documents in one PDF file. Searchable PDF (*.
Refilling Ink When the ink level is below the lower line on an ink tank, 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.
• Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to fill an ink tank. Ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. If you leave an ink bottle unpacked for a long time before using it, print quality may be affected. • If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, refill the ink. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank could damage the product.
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. Disabling Special Offers with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Related references Ink Safety Precautions Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. 1.
You see this window: 2. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox.
Purchase Epson Ink You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. sales) or 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) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Note: This product is designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Non-Epson ink or any other ink not specified for this printer could cause damage not covered by Epson's warranties.
2. Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the ink tank cap and place it in the holder shown here. Note: Make sure the color of the ink tank label matches the ink color you want to refill, and only remove the cap from that ink tank. Be careful not to spill any ink.
3. Unscrew the cap on the bottle and remove it. Do not dispose of the cap so you can use it to close the bottle later, if necessary. Then remove the bottle cap and carefully remove the protective seal (avoid touching the ink underneath the seal). Close the bottle cap tightly. Caution: Close the bottle cap tightly; otherwise, ink may leak. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
6. Replace the ink tank cap securely. 7. Repeat the previous steps as necessary for each ink tank you need to refill. 8. 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 tubes. Print Head Maintenance Power Ink Flushing 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.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Hold down the stop button and press the power button to turn the product on. 4. When the product turns on, release both buttons. The product begins printing a nozzle check pattern. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . • Mac: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean 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.
Note: You may not be able to clean the print head when the ink level in any of the tanks is low. You may have to refill the ink tank first. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons You can clean the print head using the buttons on your product. 1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors. 2.
1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . • Mac: 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.
The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the scanner unit during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish.
Related references Where to Get Help Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
You see a window like this: 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number of the best printed pattern for each set.
Horizontal alignment • After choosing a pattern number, click Next. • 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.
Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility You can use the Power Ink Flushing utility to flush the ink. Note: After a Power Ink Flushing, you must turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before printing again. Before you begin, make sure no product lights are indicating errors. 1.
You see a window like this: 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. When you finish the Power Ink Flushing, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before printing. 5. Print a document and check the print quality. If the print quality did not improve, contact Epson for support. Parent topic: Power Ink Flushing Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks 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.
Caution: Do not use tissues to clean the rollers inside the product; lint from tissue may clog the print head nozzles. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. Note: Make sure there is no dust or stains on the scanner glass or document cover. 3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it is clean. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean.
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. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac You can check the number of sheets of paper that have fed through the product by checking the sheet counter.
1. 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. 2. Select Printer and Option Information. You see this window: 3. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window.
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.
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 an ink bottle after removing its seal, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes. Otherwise, ink may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely.
3. Secure the print head to the case with tape. Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Lower the scanner unit.
5. Remove all the paper from the product. 6. Unplug the power cable. 7. Disconnect any connected cables. 8. Close the paper support, feeder guard, and output tray. Then lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down. Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product. 9. Open the ink tank unit cover and make sure that the ink tank caps are installed securely.
10. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product. Be sure to remove the tape from the print head before turning on your product. 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.
• OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater. • macOS 10.12.x: You can manually update the software by opening the App Store, selecting Updates, searching for a software update option for Epson Software, and selecting Update. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related tasks Changing Automatic Update Options Product Light Status You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking its lights.
Light status Condition/solution The paper light is on No paper is loaded or multiple sheets fed at one time. Load paper in the product, and press the B&W copy button or the color copy button to clear the error. The paper light is flashing Paper is jammed in the product. Remove the jammed paper, and press the B&W copy button or the color copy button to clear the error. The power light is flashing The paper light is flashing An ink pad is nearing or at the end of its service life.
Where to Get Help Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Press the power button to turn off the product. 2. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 3. Load plain paper in the product. 4. Hold down the stop button and press the power button to turn on the product. 5. When the product turns on, release both buttons. The product begins printing a nozzle check pattern.
2. Press and hold the network status button, then press and hold the and orange WiFi lights flash alternately. power button until the green Network settings are reset when the green and orange WiFi lights turn off. Parent topic: Solving Problems Solving Setup Problems Check these sections if you have problems while setting up your product.
• If you see any error message or your software does not install correctly in Windows, you may not have software installation privileges. Contact your system administrator. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements USB Connection Problems If you used a USB cable to connect to a computer that has multiple peripherals, make sure the computer is grounded.
• Make sure to place your product within contact range of your 2.4 GHz router or access point. Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. If your router uses a single network name (SSID) for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, give each band its own network name (SSID) instead, such as Home Network 2.
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. • Make sure your product is not connected to a guest network.
Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on again. • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the WiFi light on your product is not solid green, make sure you press the Wi-Fi button on the product within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router.
• Make sure your computer and product are both using the same wireless network. • If network printing is slow, print a network status sheet and check the signal strength. If it is poor, place your product closer to your router or access point. Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode.
Network 5 GHz. See your router documentation or contact your internet service provider for instructions. • 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 2, exit Epson Scan 2, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan 2 cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan 2 again.
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, 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. • If the nozzle check page does not print, but the product's power is on, make sure your product software is installed correctly. • Make sure your product is level (not tilted).
• If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • For best results, follow these guidelines: • Use new, smooth, high-quality paper that is not curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. • Load paper in the sheet feeder printable side up. • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper.
3. Lift the scanner unit. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. Do not lift the scanner unit while the document cover is open.
4. Remove any paper inside, including torn pieces. 5. Close the scanner unit.
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.
• In Windows, click Print Queue on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window and check for the following: • Check for any stalled or paused print jobs. Cancel or unpause any jobs as necessary. • Open the Printer menu and make sure the product is not offline. • Open the Printer menu and set the product as the default printer, if necessary. • With a Mac, select System Preferences from the Apple menu or Dock, select Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners, then double-click your printer icon.
5. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 6. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar. 7. 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. If you are printing a highresolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your system's memory.
If printing is still slow and you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, try the following: 1. Click and select Computer or My Computer. Double-click the C: drive and open these folders: ProgramData > EPSON > PRINTER. Note: If you do not see the ProgramData folder, open the Organize menu and select Folder and search options. In the window that appears, click the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in the Advanced settings list, and click OK. 2. Right-click the EPAUDF01.
Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software. (This option has different names, depending on your operating system version.) Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for your product.
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure you selected the correct margins for your paper size in your printing program.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Incorrect Image Size or Position If your printed image is the wrong size or in the wrong position, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size and layout settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the printer. • Clean the scanner glass and document cover.
Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your computer screen.
Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Related topics Refilling Ink Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product.
Note: Flushing the ink tubes replaces all the ink inside the tubes, so flush the ink only if you cannot improve print quality by other means. Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions.
• Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Refilling Ink Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product.
Note: Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes, which take longer to process and print. Consider the limitations of your computer system when selecting a resolution, and select the lowest possible resolution that produces acceptable quality to keep file sizes manageable.
Note: Flushing the ink tubes replaces all the ink inside the tubes, so flush the ink only if you cannot improve print quality by other means.
• In Windows, make sure your product is listed as a valid device in the Scanners and Cameras control panel. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 If you cannot start Epson Scan 2, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is selected as your scanning program.
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem.
Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Cleaning Your Product Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked If straight lines in an original appear crooked in a scanned image, make sure to place your original straight when you scan it.
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. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark, try these solutions: • Select the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 and adjust the Brightness setting. • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor.
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, you can turn Auto Photo Orientation off and scan again. When Photo Mode is selected, select Thumbnail Options from the Main Settings tab. Select On or Off and scan your document again.
• Switch to Normal preview mode, if available, and preview your image again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 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.
• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON, select your product, then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue. 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 10/8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
6. In the Epson Uninstaller screen, select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall. 7. Click Uninstall. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. 9. Reinstall your product software. 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.
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. sales) or 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) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal.
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • macOS 10.12.x • OS X 10.11.x • OS X 10.10.x • OS X 10.9.x • OS X 10.8.x • OS X 10.7.x • OS X 10.6.8 Note: For the latest product software available for your operating system, visit the Epson support site at epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean), select your product, and select Downloads.
Color depth Color: 48 bits per pixel internal (16 bits per pixel per color internal) 24 bits per pixel external (8 bits per pixel per color external) Grayscale: 16 bits per pixel internal 8 bits per pixel external Black-and-white: 16 bits per pixel internal 1 bit per pixel external Light source LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Paper Specifications 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
Printable Area Specifications Note: Print quality may decline in the shaded areas shown here due to the printer mechanism. Single sheets - normal printing 1 Margin: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Reduced print quality area/top: 1.57 inch (40 mm) minimum 3 Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.
Envelopes 1 Left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Top/bottom margins: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Reduced print quality area/right: 0.71 inch (18 mm) minimum 4 Reduced print quality area/left: 1.57 inch (40 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Specifications Note: This product is designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Non-Epson ink or any other ink not specified for this printer could cause damage not covered by Epson's warranties.
Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 5 °F (–15 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after 2 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 6.7 inches (169 mm) Printing: 11.9 inches (303 mm) Width Stored: 17.5 inches (445 mm) Printing: 17.5 inches (445 mm) Depth Stored: 12 inches (304 mm) Printing: 20.8 inches (528 mm) Weight 10.8 lb (4.
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications One Hi-Speed USB port for a computer Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Standards IEEE 802.
Safety and Approvals Specifications United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B This equipment contains the following wireless module: • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation. • Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver Trademarks Copyright Notice Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions.
• If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. • Always turn off the product using the power button, and wait until the power light stops flashing before unplugging the product or cutting off power to the electrical outlet.
• Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service or disassemble the product yourself. • Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or the case damaged; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
resolve the Dispute within the sixty (60) days), you or Epson may commence an arbitration. Notice to Epson must be addressed to: Epson America, Inc., ATTN: Legal Department, 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 (the "Epson Address"). The Dispute Notice to you will be sent to the most recent address Epson has in its records for you. For this reason, it is important to notify us if your address changes by emailing us at EAILegal@ea.epson.com or writing us at the Epson Address above.
than in court. The arbitrator's award is binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. You may choose to engage in arbitration hearings by telephone. Arbitration hearings not conducted by telephone shall take place in a location reasonably accessible from your primary residence, or in Orange County, California, at your option. a) Initiation of Arbitration Proceeding.
to this Agreement (including without limitation the purchase, download, installation of the Software or other applicable use of Epson Hardware, products and services) that specifies (i) your name, (ii) your mailing address, and (iii) your request to be excluded from the final, binding individual arbitration procedure and waiver of class and representative proceedings specified in this Section 1.
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