ET-2650 User's Guide
Contents ET-2650 User's Guide................................................................................................................................ 11 Your Ink Tank System ............................................................................................................................... 12 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... Using the Control Panel .....................
Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel ........................................................ Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup ..................................................................................
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows .............................................................
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................... 92 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 94 Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ................................................................................................................. 96 Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ..................................................................
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ........................................
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. Solving Paper Problems.............................................................................................................
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 195 Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 197 LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 197 FCC Compliance Statement...........................................................................................
ET-2650 User's Guide Welcome to the ET-2650 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. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product cannot directly measure the ink levels in the tanks; instead it estimates the amount of ink remaining by internally monitoring ink usage. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions.
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
1 The 2 The 3 The arrow buttons and the OK button 4 The stop button 5 The start button power button and the power light home button 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. • To lower the control panel, squeeze the release bar and gently push the panel down.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 6. Press the home 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 1 Edge guide 2 Sheet feeder 3 Paper support 4 Feeder guard 5 Control panel 6 Output tray 16
7 Paper stopper 1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Memory card slot Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 17
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink tanks 3 Ink tank unit 4 Print head in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 18
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.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press left or right arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5.
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.
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. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 3. Select Printer Settings. You see this window: 4.
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. Print from anywhere with these Epson Connect solutions: • Epson Email Print • Epson iPrint Mobile App • Epson Remote Print Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
4. Press the OK button to select Register/Delete. 5. Press the OK button to select Yes. 6. Follow the instructions on your screen to activate your product's email address. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address.
Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive. 1. Connect your product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Visit epson.com/connect (U.
6. Now you are ready to print remotely. Select the print command in your laptop or desktop computer application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson product. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Using AirPrint AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X or macOS.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Note your product's IP address by checking your network status. See the link below. 3. Connect your computer or your Apple or Android device to the same wireless network as your Epson product. 4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar of a web browser. 5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option. Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on.
2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product. Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network. 3. Do one of the following: • Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook screen. Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Add to Cloud Print.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. On your Android device, download the Mopria Print Service from Google Play. 3. Go to Settings on your Android device, select Printing, and enable the Mopria Print Service. 4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your product. 5. Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and select Print.
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing You can wirelessly print from Windows 10 Mobile tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Connect your Windows 10 Mobile device to the same wireless network as your product. 3.
Using the Epson Creative Print Mobile App Use this free Apple and Android app to do the following: • Access and print your Facebook photos • Create custom greeting cards and stationery • Print onto CD/DVDs • Turn photos into coloring book templates 1. Connect your product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.
Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Epson Print and Scan App.
Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct 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.
3 Computer with a wireless interface 4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
5. Press the OK button to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard 6. Press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you do not see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button. Enter your network name as described in the next step. 7. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password). • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters.
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. 1 Epson product 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device You can select one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device: Access point mode The product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices.
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the right arrow button to select Wi-Fi Direct and press the OK button. 4. Press the OK button three more times. You see this screen: 5. Press the OK button to complete setup.
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct Mode Password You can change the Wi-Fi Direct Mode password from the product's control panel. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the right arrow button to select Wi-Fi Direct and press the OK button. 4. Press the OK button three more times. You see this screen: 5. Press the down arrow button to select Modify. 6. Press the OK button. 7. Enter a new wireless password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long. • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow button to move to the next character. • To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the home button. • To delete characters, press the left arrow. 8. When you finish entering the new password, press the OK button. 9. To view the SSID and new password, press the OK button. 10.
You see this screen: 7. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 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. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Network Settings and press the OK button. 4.
You see this screen: 5. Press the (Press the start button to print the network status sheet. stop 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: Wi-Fi Networking Changing or Updating Network Connections See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.
2. Locate the IP address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet. 3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web browser. 4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar. You see the available Web Config utility options.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Disabling Wi-Fi Features You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or need to solve a problem with your network connection. Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.
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 Type Settings - Control Panel Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel 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.
7. If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded and press the OK button. 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.
Paper type Paper size Load up to this many sheets Epson Bright White Paper* Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 80 sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 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.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041257 50 S042180 100 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.
Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software For this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope Envelope Parent topic: Loading Paper Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel You can change the default paper settings using the control pane
5. You can select from the following options: • Paper Setup to change the product's paper size and paper type settings. • Paper Setting Alert to turn on or off the alert that appears when a print job's paper settings are different from the product's default paper settings. • Paper Configuration to turn on or off the automatic display of the paper settings selection screen after paper is loaded in the product. Note: If this setting is disabled, you cannot print from an iPhone or iPad using AirPrint. 6.
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 Selecting Print Settings for Copies Copying Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass. 2. Load the paper you want to print on in the product. 3.
7. To view the print settings for the copies, press the OK button. You see the current settings: 8. To change the print settings, press the down arrow button and select the necessary settings. 9. When you are ready to copy, press the Note: To cancel copying, press the start button. stop button.
You see this screen: 2. Do the following as necessary to select settings: • To change the selected option for the current print setting, press the left or right arrow button and select the option you want. • To select a different print setting, press the up or down arrow button, select the setting you want, and press the left or right arrow button to select the option you want for the setting. 3. When you finish selecting settings, press the OK button.
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.
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.
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. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size. 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. • To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting. 9. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-Sided Printing option.
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. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.
2. Click the Settings button. You see a window like this: 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.
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. 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 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 the size of your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.
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.
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.
Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing. 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.
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 and check ink status. • 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.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 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.
2. Select Printer Settings. 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.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 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. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
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.
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. 11. Select any of the available print options.
Print Quality Options - Mac 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 and border setting you have chosen. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with draft quality. Economy For fast printing with reduced quality. Normal For everyday text and image printing. Fine For text and graphics with good quality and print speed. Quality For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
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 or photo as shown in the print window. Note: 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 on a Mac 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.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 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 Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window. Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments.
3. Select Driver or Options. 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.
Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions. 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.
Checking Print Status - Mac During printing, you can view the progress of your print job and control printing. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. 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.
Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
The scan options are displayed: 4. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • To Computer (JPEG) saves your scan file directly to your computer or as an image capture on a Mac. • To Computer (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture on a Mac. • To Computer (Email) scans your original and attaches it to a message in your e-mail program.
6. Press the start button to start scanning. Changing Default Scan Button Settings Parent topic: Starting a Scan Changing Default Scan Button Settings You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program. 1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager: • Windows 10: Click , select All apps, select EPSON Software, and select Event Manager. • Windows 8.
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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. 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.
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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. 1. Start Epson Scan 2.
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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 your original image type 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.
Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes black and white images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. 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.
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 (*.
Using Memory Cards with Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product. Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time into a memory card slot on your product. 1. Make sure the memory card and the files on it are compatible with your product before inserting the card. 2.
Parent topic: Using Memory Cards with Your Product Memory Card Types You can insert these types of memory cards in your product. Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it. • SDXC • SDHC • SD • miniSDHC* • miniSD* • microSDXC* • microSDHC* • microSD* Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Memory Card File Specifications You can insert memory cards in your product containing files that meet these specifications.
1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing. 2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following: • Windows: Open the My Computer, Computer, Windows Explorer, or File Explorer utility. Then right-click the name of your memory card (listed as a removable disk) and select Eject. • Mac: Drag the removable disk icon for your memory card from the desktop or computer window into the trash. 3. Pull the memory card straight out of its slot.
The first photo on your memory card is displayed: 3. Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through your photos to display one that you want to view or print. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99). 5. To view additional photos and select others for printing, press the left or right arrow button and repeat the selections above. 6. To view the print settings for the photos, press the OK button. You see the current settings: 7.
8. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. stop button. Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Related references Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Select these print settings options when printing photos displayed on the LCD screen.
1. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select File Sharing and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select your connection type and press the OK button.
Printing Personalized Projects You can print calendars, lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper Printing Personalized Note Paper Printing Calendar Pages Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper You can print wide-rule or narrow-rule notebook paper and graph paper. 1. Load plain paper in either Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3.
• Graph Paper • Music Paper Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout. 6. If you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 7. To print more than one sheet, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 8. To change the paper size, press the OK button, select the paper size, and press the OK button again. 9. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. stop button.
You see this screen: 6. Press the left or right arrow button, and press the OK button to select one of the following settings: • Without Rule • Horizontal Rule • Vertical Rule Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout. 7. Select the photo you want to use for your note paper and press the OK button. Note: To rotate the layout for your note paper, press the down arrow. 8. If you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 9.
Printing Calendar Pages You can create and print a weekly or monthly calendar page from your product. 1. Load one of these types of paper in either Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size: • Plain paper • Epson Bright White Paper • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Personal Stationery and press the OK button. 4.
7. To change the paper type, press the OK button, select the paper type, and press the OK button again. 8. If you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 9. To print more than one sheet, press the up or down arrows to select the number (up to 99). 10. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. stop button.
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 mix with other Epson ink types. • The use of non-Epson ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranty, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior. • This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled or refilled with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off. • Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to fill an ink tank. Ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Disabling Special Offers with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Checking Ink Levels on Your Product To confirm the actual ink levels, visually check the ink levels in the product’s ink tanks. Make sure the ink levels are above the lower lines on the ink tanks. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly.
1. To check your ink levels, access the Windows Desktop and double-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. You see a window like this: 2. Refill any ink tank as needed. Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks. To confirm the actual remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product.
Related topics Refilling Ink Checking Ink Levels - Mac You can check your ink levels using a utility on your Mac. 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 EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this: 3. Refill any ink tank as needed. Note: To update or refresh the displayed ink levels, click Update.
Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks. To confirm the actual remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product.
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.
1. Place a sheet of paper or plastic under the ink tank unit, as ink may splatter. 2. Turn on your product. 3. Make sure the power light is on, but not flashing. 4. If you see a message on the LCD screen telling you to reset the ink levels, note the ink tanks that need refilling and press the OK button. Otherwise, select Setup > Maintenance > Reset Ink Levels and press the start button. 5. Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the ink tank cap and place it in the holder shown here.
6. 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.
9. Replace the ink tank cap securely. 10. Repeat the previous steps as necessary for each ink tank you need to refill. 11. Close the ink tank unit cover. 12. Press the OK button. You see a screen to asking you to select the colors you refilled. 13. Press the left or right arrow buttons to highlight the ink tank you refilled and press the OK button to select it. Repeat for each ink tank color you refilled.
14. Press the start button when you are done to reset the ink levels. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product cannot directly measure the ink levels in the tanks; instead it estimates the amount of ink remaining by internally monitoring ink usage. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions.
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 Print Head Alignment Power Ink Flushing Cleaning the Paper Path 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. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the left or right arrow button to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the OK button to select Maintenance. You see this screen: 5. Press the OK button to select Nozzle Check. 6. Press the start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed.
7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select No and press the OK button. Press the stop button to exit. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Yes and press the OK button to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary.
Related topics Refilling Ink 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 product icon in the Windows taskbar. • 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.
4. Click Print. 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.
Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can 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.
7. Press the start button to start 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 or open the scanner unit during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print. 8. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean.
You see a window like this: 5. 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 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. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson.
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.
7. Press the OK button. 8. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. Press the OK button after each selection. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2.
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 topics Refilling Ink 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 topics Refilling Ink 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 tissues may clog the print head nozzles. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the left or right arrow button to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the OK button to select Maintenance. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select Paper Guide Cleaning and press the OK button. 6. Press the start button to start cleaning the paper guide. 7.
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 Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen.
LCD code Condition/solution (I-60) Your computer may not support WSD (Web Services for Devices). The Scan to PC (WSD) function is available only for computers running English versions of Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista. Recovery Mode A firmware update has failed. Connect your product using a USB cable and try updating the firmware again. If you still receive this error message, contact Epson for support.
You see this screen: 6. Press the OK button to select Nozzle Check. 7. Press the start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 8. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. Any operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings.
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 home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow button to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4.
Software Installation Problems Control Panel Setup Problems USB Connection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Noise After Filling the Ink If you hear noises from your product after filling the ink tanks with ink, check these explanations: • The first time you fill the tanks 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.
Mac System Requirements Control Panel Setup Problems If you have problems setting up the control panel, try these solutions: • To view LCD screen text in a different language, select a different language setting for the panel. • To adjust the position of the control panel, carefully raise or lower it using the release bar.
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access point, try these solutions: • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the Wi-Fi icon on your product's LCD screen is not lit or does not appear, make sure you select one of the WPS options from the product control panel within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router.
network connection or adapter settings in the Windows Control Panel and set the Internet metric setting to 100 for your version of the Internet Protocol.
Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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). Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal.
• Load paper in the sheet feeder printable side up. • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Loading Capacity Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If paper has jammed inside the product, follow the steps below to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Remove any jammed paper from the rear paper feed slot.
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. 6. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.
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. • If you are printing a large image, the computer may not have enough memory. Print the image at a lower resolution or a smaller file size. • 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.
4. Click the Extended Settings button. 5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 and click OK. 6. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 7. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar. 8. 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.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related references Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages.
Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Too Many Copies Print Make sure that the Copies setting in your printing program or printer software is not set for multiple copies. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems 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.
• Make sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the printer. You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print.
You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac 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.
Incorrect Colors 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.
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. • 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.
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Ink Flushing Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Refilling Ink Faint Printout or Printout
Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 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. • Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Incorrect Colors If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper you loaded. • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software.
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Related references Available Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Managing Color - Mac Related topics Refilling Ink Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product.
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. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart Epson Scan 2.
Image is Distorted or Blurry Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges Image is Too Dark Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image Image is Scanned Upside-Down Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview Scanned Image Edges are Cropped Parent topic: Solving Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanni
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. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Image is Distorted or Blurry If a scanned image appears distorted or blurry, try these solutions: • Make sure your original is not wrinkled or warped. This may prevent the original from laying flat on the scanner glass.
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.
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. Note: Auto Photo Orientation will not work when you scan newspapers, magazines, documents, illustrations, or line art, or images smaller than 2 inches (5.1 cm) on any side.
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. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Solving Memory Card Problems Check these solutions if you have problems using memory cards with your product.
Related references Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Cannot Transfer Photos to or from a Memory Card If you have problems transferring photos to or from a memory card inserted in your product, try these solutions: • Make sure your memory card is compatible with the product. • Make sure your product is securely connected to your computer.
estimates the amount of ink remaining by internally monitoring ink usage. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions. As a precaution, perform regular visual inspections of the ink tanks to ensure ink levels do no fall below the lower line. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product.
Select your product again, if necessary, then select OK, and click Yes to confirm the uninstallation. • 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.
1. To download the Uninstaller utility, visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product. 2. Click Downloads. 3. Select your operating system, click Utilities, locate the Uninstaller utility, and click Download. 4. Run the file you downloaded. 5. Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 6. In the Epson Uninstaller screen, select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall. 7. Click Uninstall. 8.
Then call: • U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday • Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday 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).
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.
Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • 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: Visit Epson's support website at epson.
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 1 Margins: 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 Memory Card Specifications Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it.
Width Stored: 17.5 inches (445 mm) Printing: 17.5 inches (445 mm) Depth Stored: 12.0 inches (304 mm) Printing: 20.8 inches (528 mm) Weight 11.0 lb (5.0 kg) (without the ink and power cord) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 240 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Rated current 0.5 to 0.3 A Power consumption Standalone copying: Approximately 13 W (ISO/IEC24712) (USB connection) Ready mode: Approximately 5.0 W Sleep mode: Approximately 1.
Interface Specifications One Hi-Speed USB port for a computer Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Security WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (AES); complies with WPA2 with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal Frequency range 2.4 GHz Coordination modes Infrastructure mode Wi-Fi Direct (not supported for IEEE 802.11b) Note: Simple AP mode is compatible with Wi-Fi infrastructure mode.
modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
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.
• 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. • Before transporting the product, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position.
interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
OR JURY IN A COURT PROCEEDING AND YOUR GROUNDS FOR APPEAL ARE LIMITED. Pursuant to this Agreement, binding arbitration shall be administered by JAMS, a nationally recognized arbitration authority, pursuant to its code of procedures then in effect for consumer related disputes, but excluding any rules that permit joinder or class actions in arbitration (for more detail on procedure, see Section 1.6 below). You and Epson understand and agree that (a) the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §1, et seq.
out of or relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of this Agreement, including any claim that all or any part of this Agreement is void or voidable. Notwithstanding this broad delegation of authority to the arbitrator, a court may determine the limited question of whether a claim or cause of action is for an IP Claim, which is excluded from the definition of "Disputes" in Section 1.1 above.
e) Attorney's Fees. Epson will not seek its attorney's fees and expenses for any arbitration commenced involving a Dispute under this Agreement. Your right to attorney's fees and expenses under Section 1.6d) above does not limit your rights to attorney's fees and expenses under applicable law; notwithstanding the foregoing, the arbitrator may not award duplicative awards of attorney's fees and expenses. 1.7 Opt-out.
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