WorkForce® Pro WP-4090 User's Guide
Contents WorkForce Pro WP-4090 User's Guide ...................................................................................................... 9 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... Printer Parts Locations ....................................................................................................................... Printer Parts - Top .............................................
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................ 50 Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................................. 50 Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows........................ 51 Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ....
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ............................................................................................................................................... 82 Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ................................................ 82 Color Matching and Color Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ...............
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 116 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 116 Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 119 Adjusting Print Quality................................................................................................
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer .......................................................................................... 148 Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 151 Solving PCL/PostScript Problems .................................................................................................... 151 Nothing Prints ............................................................................................
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ EPEAT Registration ......................................................................................................................... Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... Mac System Requirements ......................................................................
WorkForce Pro WP-4090 User's Guide Welcome to the WorkForce Pro WP-4090 User's Guide.
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Note: Software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer software. For more information on using the Printer Command Language (PCL) or PostScript (PS3) printer software, please see the appropriate sections. Printer Parts Locations The Power Off Timer Using EPSON Connect Email Print Printer Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your printer.
Printer Parts - Top 1 Edge guides on paper cassette 2 Paper stopper 3 Output tray extension 4 Output tray 5 Edge guides on rear MP tray 6 Rear MP (multipurpose) tray 7 Feeder guard Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations 11
Printer Parts - Back 1 USB port 2 Ethernet LAN port 3 Maintenance box 4 Duplexer (rear unit) 5 AC inlet Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations 12
Printer Parts - Inside 1 Ink cartridge slots 2 Front cover 3 Print head Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights 13
1 The power light 2 The power button 3 The network status button 4 The paper feed button 5 The black cleaning button 6 The color cleaning button 7 The cancel button 8 The Ethernet light 9 The maintenance box light 10 The paper light 11 The ink out lights Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Related references Printer Light Status The Power Off Timer The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name and select Properties. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Printer Settings. You see the Printer Settings window: 3. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting. 4. Click Apply. 5. When you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window.
1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Scan, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Select Printer Settings. You see this window: 3.
Using EPSON Connect Email Print With EPSON Connect Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Email Print features a unique email address assigned to your EPSON product, similar to having a dedicated fax number. When you want to print, just send an email with attachments to your product's email address. 1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet. 2.
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software Before installing any printer software, make sure you have set up your product as described on the Start Here sheet.
4. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
5. Select your product from the list of network printers and click Next. Do not select any product with (WSD) in its name. Note: If your product does not appear on the list, make sure it is turned on and connected to your network, and click Search again. 6. Click Have disk. You see this window: 7. Click Browse. 8. Locate and open the folder you unzipped in a previous step. 9. Do one of the following: • If you are installing the PCL printer software, select EPUP6SETUP.inf and click OK.
10. Select the name of your product and click Next. Note: If you are installing the PCL printer software, select Epson Universal Laser P6 from the Printers list. 11. Enter the name of your product as the Printer name and click Next. 12. Click Print a test page to confirm that your product is installed. 13. Click Finish to close the window and complete setup. Your product is now installed.
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows XP If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install either the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer. Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software. 1.
5. Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next. Note: Make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer box is not checked. You see this window: 6. Select Create a new port. 7. Select Standard TCP/IP Port as the Type of port setting and click Next.
8. Click Next.
9. To determine the network information you need to enter, print a network status sheet. Press the network status button on the control panel. 10. Locate the IP address on the network status sheet you just printed and enter it as the Printer Name or IP Address in the Add Printer Wizard window. Click Next. 11. Click Finish. You see this window: 12. Click Have disk. 13. Click Browse. 14. Locate and open the folder you unzipped in a previous step. 15.
16. Select the name of your product and click Next. Note: If you are installing the PCL printer software, select Epson Universal Laser P6 from the Printers list. 17. Enter the name of your product as the Printer name and click Next. 18. Select Yes to print a test page and confirm that your product is installed or select No to skip this step, then click Next. 19. Click Finish to close the window and complete setup. Your product is now installed.
Related topics Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Note: Load only plain paper when printing with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software. Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Setting the Paper Size for Each Source Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Loading Paper in the Cassette You can load Letter (8.
2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper, squeeze the tab to extend the paper cassette.
4. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the cassette as shown.
5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide, and is not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette. 6. Gently replace the paper cassette. 7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray Loading Envelopes Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper.
2. Pull up the rear MP tray. 3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the tray. 5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets.
Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]). The holes must be within 0.74 inch (19 mm) of the left edge of the page.
2. Pull up the rear MP tray. 3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
4. Insert envelopes, short edge first and with the flap facing down, in the center of the tray. 5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Always follow these envelope loading guidelines: • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. • If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time. • Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.
Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Loading capacity - paper cassette Loading capacity - rear MP tray Plain paper 250 sheets 80 sheets (Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])) 250 sheets 1 sheet (Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])) Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50 sheets 20 sheets for manual two-sided printing Epson Presentation Paper Matte — 80 sheets Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb) — 10 sheets (Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.
Paper type Loading capacity - paper cassette Epson Premium Presentation Paper — Matte Loading capacity - rear MP tray 20 sheets Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Envelopes — 10 envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Printing Specifications Av
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 × 357 mm]) S041067 100 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]) S041568 50 Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Letter (8.
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source You can set the paper size for each paper source using your printer software. The settings apply to all print jobs sent to the product. Note: If you are using the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software with the optional second paper cassette installed, you need to enable it in the printer software before changing the settings.
4. Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others. Note: If you have not installed a second paper cassette, you cannot change the settings for Cassette 2. 5. If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the Paper Size Notice checkbox.
8. Close the Printer Settings window. Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Mac OS X You can change the default paper size for each source in Mac OS X. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
3. Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others. 4. If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the Paper Size Notice checkbox. Note: If you turn on Paper Size Notice, the printer will prevent you from printing with the wrong paper size settings.
2. Select the Paper Source. 3. Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size setting. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, click the Custom button and choose the settings that match your paper size. Note: The PCL printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 4. Click Apply. 5. Close the Printing Preferences window.
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PostScript (PS3) printer software. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select Printing preferences. • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, right-click your product name, and select Printing Preferences.
4. Click the Advanced button. You see this window: 5. Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size. Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 6. Click OK. 7. Close the Printing Preferences window.
1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan and select your product. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax and select your product. 2. Select the desired paper size as the Default paper size (Mac OS X 10.6/10.7) or Default Paper Size in Page Setup (Mac OS X 10.5).
3. Carefully lift the product as shown, then gently lower it onto the paper cassette. Make sure the connectors and pins align correctly. 4. Reconnect the power cord and other connection cables, and plug in the product. 5. Turn on the product. Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PCL printer software.
1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab. • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences. Click the Printer tab. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and select Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software Windows You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer software. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select Printer Properties, then click the Device Settings tab. • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel.
2. Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting. 3. Click OK. The optional second paper cassette is now enabled. Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X You need to enable the optional paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer software. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
2. Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting. 3. Click OK. The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
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.
6. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. 8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use. 9. 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. 10.
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source. Auto Select Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size. Rear MP Tray Selects the paper in the rear MP tray as the paper source. Paper Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source. Paper Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
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. 2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.
4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 5. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 6. Click the Print Density button.
7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 8. If you selected the User-Defined document type, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 9. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 10. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 11. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Print Density Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows When you select the User-Defined setting, you can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job. Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.
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 the your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting. • Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage. Select the percentage in the % menu. 2.
Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software Windows Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be preselected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Rotate 180º Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation. High Speed Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print. 1. Click OK to save your settings.
2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2.
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.
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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product driver.
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 Apply. 5. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, it's a good idea to periodically check for updates.
Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can print with the standard EPSON printer software using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. 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: 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.
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source. Auto Select Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size. Rear MP Tray Selects the paper in the rear MP tray as the paper source. Paper Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source. Paper Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X 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 Flips the printed image left to right.
• 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. • To rotate the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation setting.
• 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. • To scale the image to fit on a specific paper size, select the Scale to fit paper size checkbox and select a paper size from the Destination Paper Size pop-up menu.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using. 1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options. 2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
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.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Checking Print Status - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 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 Delete. • To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold.
2. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver. You see this screen: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Driver tab.
High Speed Printing Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows You can print with the PCL printer software using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections. Note: The PCL printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software.
2. Select WP-409x as the Device setting. 3. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows 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. 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.
You see the General tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select from the following Color Options settings: • To print a color document or photo, select the Print in Full Color checkbox. • To print only text in black or shades of gray, select the Print all Text as Black checkbox. • To print all content in black or shades of gray, leave both of the checkboxes unselected. 5. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 6.
7. Select Plain as the Paper Type setting. Note: The PCL printer software only supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 8. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 9. To print on both sides of the paper, select one of the Duplex options. Note: Duplex printing is only available if you select Plain as the Paper Type. 10. To print multiple copies, select the Copies options. 11.
1. Select one of the following Print Quality options: • For fast printing with reduced quality, select Fast. • For text and graphics with good quality and print speed, select Fine. 2. To print using less ink, set the Toner Save setting to On. Note: Print quality may be significantly reduced when the Toner Save setting is enabled. 3. Select one of the following as the Enhancement Mode setting: • For text or simple graphics, such as charts or presentations, select the Vivid or Vivid Accent setting.
1. Select one of the following Finishing Mode options: • To print multiple pages on each sheet of paper, select the N-Up option. • To create a booklet that can be folded or bound, select the Booklet option. • To adjust the printed size of your document or photo, select the Scaled option. • To print your document or photo across multiple sheets of paper, select the Poster option. 2. Adjust the various options that appear in the Settings box as necessary. 3.
Selecting Default Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name and select Printing Preferences. • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows You can print with the PostScript (PS3) printer software using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections. Note: The PostScript printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet.
4. Select the orientation of your document. 5. To print on both sides of the paper, select one of the Print on Both Sides settings. 6. To change the printing order of the pages, select one of the Page Order settings. 7. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, adjust the Pages per Sheet setting. 8. To create a folded booklet out of your photo or document, select the Booklet option. 9. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
10. Select the Paper Source that matches where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 11. Select Plain as the Media setting. Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 12. Select one of the following as the Color setting: • To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting. • To print text and graphics in black only, select the Black & White setting.
1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. 2. Select the Print Quality option that matches the print quality you want to use. 3. Adjust the Scaling setting to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage. 4. To utilize the Windows Image Color Management system, set the ICM Method option to one of the ICM Handling options and select the ICM Intent setting you want to use. 5.
Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences. • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X You can print with the PostScript (PS3) printer software using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Note: The PostScript printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Two-Sided, 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 Paper Feed from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 9.
10. Select Printer Features from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 11. Select Plain as the MediaType setting. Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 12. Select one of the following Print Quality options: • For fast printing with reduced quality, select Fast.
• For printing text and graphics with good quality and print speed, select Fine. 13. Select Color from the Feature Sets pop-up menu. You see these settings: 14. Select a Color Mode option: • To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting. • To print text and graphics in black only, select the Monochrome setting. 15. Select any of the available print options.
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.
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X You can adjust 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.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Do one of the following: • To print using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors, select ColorSync. Select one of the available Profile options to change the active color profile. • To use the product's default color matching, select In printer.
Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 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 Delete.
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Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes The maintenance box stores ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When an ink cartridge is expended or the maintenance box is at the end of its service life, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head.
1 The maintenance box light 2 The ink out lights • If the light is flashing, a cartridge is low, or the maintenance box is nearing the end of its service life. You can continue printing until the cartridge or maintenance box needs replacement. • If the light is red, the cartridge is expended or the maintenance box is at the end of its service life. You must replace the cartridge or maintenance box before you can print.
2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.
4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox.
Replacing the Maintenance Box Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Mac OS X You can check the status of your ink cartridges and maintenance box using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
3. Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge and maintenance box status by clicking Update. • Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status.
Replacing the Maintenance Box Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson maintenance boxes and cartridges and do not refill them.
Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 1. Turn on your product. 2. Note which cartridges need to be replaced. 3. Open the front cover. 4. Push the ink cartridge in, then pull it out of the slot. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully.
5. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one; if you do not, the print head may dry out and be unable to print. 6. Gently shake the ink cartridge horizontally for about five seconds as shown. Caution: Do not remove any labels or seals, or ink will leak. 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it in until it clicks into place.
8. When you are finished, close the front cover. After the product checks the cartridges, ink replacement is complete. Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it to clear the error. Note: Do not turn off the printer during ink replacement. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot re-install and use the cartridge. Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer.
1. Make sure the product is not printing. 2. Remove the new maintenance box from its package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the maintenance box. 3. Press the buttons on the sides of the duplexer (rear unit) and remove it.
4. Grasp the maintenance box as shown and pull it out of its holder. Note: Do not tilt the used maintenance box or take it apart. 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. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep the maintenance box out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. 5. Place the used maintenance box in the plastic bag that came with the new maintenance box.
6. Insert the new maintenance box into the holder and push it all the way in. 7. Press the buttons on the sides of the duplexer (rear unit) and reattach it.
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Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Note: When using the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software with the product, you can clean and align the print head and run a nozzle check by using the printer buttons or the utilities included with the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to www.epson.com/support/wp4090downloads.
Checking the Nozzles Using the Printer Buttons You can check the print head nozzles using the buttons on your printer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Turn off the product. 3. Hold down the color cleaning button as you press the power button to turn the printer back on. Hold down both buttons until the power light begins to flash, then release the buttons. 4. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 5.
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 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: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
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. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Printer Buttons You can clean the print head using the buttons on your product. 1. Make sure no printer lights are indicating errors. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Hold down either the black cleaning or the cleaning cycle, which lasts around 1 minute. color cleaning button for 3 seconds to start the The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished.
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.
The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 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.
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each 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.
2. Press the paper feed button to load and eject paper. 3. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean.
Cleaning and Transporting the Product If your product gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections. Cleaning the Product Transporting the Product Cleaning the Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, benzene, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
5. Close the feeder guard, paper support, and output tray as shown. 6. Pack the product in its original box or one of a similar size using the protective materials that came with it. 7. Keep the product level during transportation; otherwise the ink may leak. If print quality has declined when you print again in a new location, clean and align the print head.
Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.
Lights 1 power 2 maintenance box 3 paper 4 ink out Light status Condition/solution The power light is on The printer is turned on. The power light is flashing The printer is busy. Wait for the power light to stop flashing before turning off the printer. The Ethernet light is lit The printer is connected to the network. The maintenance box light is on The maintenance box is at the end of its service life or not installed.
Light status Condition/solution The Paper may be out. Load more paper in the cassette or rear MP tray and press the paper feed button to continue. paper light is on If multiple sheets have fed, press the paper feed button to eject the paper. The paper size selected may not match any of the sizes set for the paper sources. Press the paper feed button to clear the error, and select the right paper size. If the paper cassette is not installed, install it and press the paper feed button.
Light status Condition/solution All lights are flashing Printer error. Check in the cassette, inside the printer, and in the duplexer to remove the jammed paper. Turn the printer off and then back on again. If the error does not clear, contact Epson. The yellow The firmware update has failed, and the printer is in recovery mode. Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for instructions on repeating the firmware update.
4. Hold down the color cleaning button as you press the power button to turn the printer back on. Hold down both buttons until the power light begins to flash, then release the buttons. The printer begins printing a nozzle check pattern. 5. Do the following, depending on the results of the printer check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the printer is operating properly.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Noise After Ink Installation If you hear noises from your product after installing ink, try these solutions: • Make sure you removed the foam and plastic protective materials from inside the product. • The first time you install ink cartridges, the product must prime its print head. Wait until priming finishes before you turn off the product, or it may prime improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on.
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Printing a Network Status Sheet Parent topic: Solving Problems 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.
Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. • Check your wired LAN router or access point to see if the LED for the port to which your product is connected is on or flashing . If the link LED is off, try the following: • Make sure the Ethernet cable is securely connected to your product and to your router, access point, switch, or hub.
• If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and reload it. • Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • 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 cassette printable side down. • Do not load binder paper with holes in the cassette.
3. Remove any paper inside, including torn pieces. 4. Close the front cover.
5. If any jammed paper remains near the output tray, carefully remove it. 6. Press the paper feed button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette If paper has jammed in the cassette, try this solution: 1. Close the output tray. 2. Pull out the paper cassette.
3. Remove any jammed paper inside the cassette. 4. Remove any paper jammed inside the paper cassette slot.
5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. 6. Replace the paper cassette. 7. Press the paper feed button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer If paper has jammed in the duplexer (rear unit), try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2.
3. Carefully remove the jammed paper. 4. If paper is jammed in the duplexer, remove the paper as shown.
5. Press the buttons on the duplexer as you press it into place on your product. 6. Press the paper feed button to resume printing.
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 using the product control panel, then press the button to eject the paper. Remove any paper remaining in the product. Select the correct size when you reprint. • If paper is wrinkled when it ejects, it may be damp or too thin.
Related tasks Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows Settings Are Missing from the PCL or PostScript Printer Software If certain settings are missing or incorrect in the PCL or PostScript printer software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is selected in the PCL printer software. • If you are using the product as a laser printer replacement and have not installed Epson printer software, certain options and functions may not be available.
Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print, connect your product directly to your computer instead of the hub. • 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.
• 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. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Noise When Product Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal.
Note: If the print head is not in the ink cartridge replacement position, follow the instructions on replacing an ink cartridge in this manual to move it. 2. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge you replaced, making sure to push it all the way into its slot. 3. Complete the ink cartridge installation steps.
Related references Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages.
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 Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends.
• 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.
Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X 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.
Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available EPSON Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Pri
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 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. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
• Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. Try using the color management options in your printer software. • For best results, use genuine Epson ink and paper.
Uninstalling Printing Software - PCL Printer Software - Windows Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X Parent topic: Solving Problems Uninstalling Printing Software - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can uninstall and then re-install your printer software to solve certain problems. Note: You cannot uninstall the PostScript printer software. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Disconnect any interface cables. 3.
Note: You cannot uninstall the PostScript printer software. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Disconnect any interface cables. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Universal Laser P6 and click Uninstall/Change. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Double-click Add or Remove Programs, select Epson Universal Laser P6, and click Change/Remove. 4.
Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan window, select your product name and click the – (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems.
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
Windows System Requirements To use your product and its software, your computer should use one of these Microsoft operating systems: • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Windows XP SP3 • Windows Server 2008R2* • Windows Server 2008* • Windows Server 2003* * When you use Windows Server, you can only print. Any additional included software is not supported. Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.
Printing Specifications Paper path Rear MP tray, top entry Paper cassette, front entry Rear MP tray capacity Approximately 80 sheets at 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) Paper cassette capacity Approximately 250 sheets at 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Paper Loading Capacity Paper Specifications Use paper under normal conditions: • Temperature: 59 to 77 ºF (15 to 25 ºC) • Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of
Thickness 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) Weight 17 lb (64 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2) Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]). The holes must be within 0.74 inch (19 mm) of the left edge of the page. Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.
2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum* * With the PCL printer Software, the minimum margin is 0.16 inch (4 mm). With the PostScript printer software and standard EPSON printer software, the mimimum margin is 0.12 inch (3 mm). Envelopes 1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum* * With the PCL printer Software, the minimum margin is 0.
Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson maintenance boxes and cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Part of the ink from the included set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 240 V Input voltage range 90 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz Rated current 0.5/0.25 A Power consumption Printing: 25 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: 7.5 W Sleep mode: 2.2 W Power off mode: 0.
Network Interface Specifications Ethernet standard 100 BASE-TX/10BASE-T Parent topic: Technical Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
GillSans, GillSans Italic, GillSans Bold, GillSans Bold Italic, GillSansCondensed, GillSans Condensed Bold, GillSans Light, GillSans Light Italic, GillSans Extra Bold Eurostile, Eurostile Bold, Eurostile Extended Two, Eurostile Bold Extended Two Geneva Goudy Oldstyle, Goudy Oldstyle Italic, Goudy Bold, Goudy BoldItalic, Goudy ExtraBold Helvetica, Helvetica Oblique, Helvetica Bold, Helvetica Bold Oblique, Helvetica Condensed, Helvetica Condensed Oblique, Helvetica Condensed Bold, Helvetica Condensed Bold Obl
UniversCondensed, UniversCondensed Oblique, UniversCondensed Bold, UniversCondensed Bold Oblique UniversExtended , UniversExtended Oblique, UniversExtended Bold, UniversExtended Bold Oblique Wingdings ITC ZapfChancery Medium Italic ITC ZapfDingbats Arial, Arial Italic, Arial Bold, Arial Bold Italic Times New Roman, Times New Roman Italic, Times New Roman Bold, Times New Roman Bold Italic Parent topic: Technical Specifications PCL5 Mode Fonts Font name Family HP equivalent FixedPitch 810 Medium, Bold, I
Font name Family HP equivalent Narkis Tam BT Medium, Bold Narkis Swiss 721 SWM Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Arial Dutch 801 SWM Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Times New Swiss 721 SWA Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique Helvetica Swiss 721 Narrow SWA Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Palatino Geometric 711 SWA Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Italic ITC Avant Garde Gothic Revival 711 SWA Light, Demi Bol
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Symbol Sets PCL6 Mode Fonts Scalable Fonts Font name Symbol set FixedPitch 810 *1 FixedPitch 810 Bold *1 FixedPitch 810 Italic *1 FixedPitch 810 Bold Italic *1 FixedPitch 850 Regular *1 FixedPitch 850 Bold *1 FixedPitch 850 Italic *1 FixedPitch 810 Dark *3 FixedPitch 810 Dark Bold *3 FixedPitch 810 Dark Italic *3 FixedPitch 810 Dark Bold Italic *3 Dutch 801 *2 Dutch 801 Bold *2 Dutch 801 Italic *2 Dutch 801 Bold Italic
Font name Symbol set Clarendon *3 Swiss 742 *2 Swiss 742 Bold *2 Swiss 742 Italic *2 Swiss 742 Bold Italic *2 Swiss 742 Condensed *3 Swiss 742 Condensed Bold *3 Swiss 742 Condensed Italic *3 Swiss 742 Condensed Bold Italic *3 Incised 901 *3 Incised 901 Bold *3 Incised 901 Italic *3 Aldine 430 *3 Aldine 430 Bold *3 Aldine 430 Italic *3 Aldine 430 Bold Italic *3 Calligraphic 401 *3 Flareserif 821 Medium *3 Flareserif 821ExtraBold *3 Swiss 721 SWM *3 Swiss 721 SWM Bold
Font name Symbol set Dutch 801 SWM Bold Italic *3 Swiss 721 SWA *3 Swiss 721 SWA Bold *3 Swiss 721 SWA Oblique *3 Swiss 721 SWA Bold Oblique *3 Swiss 721 Narrow SWA *3 Swiss 721 Narrow SWA Bold *3 Swiss 721 Narrow SWA Oblique *3 Swiss 721 Narrow SWA Bold Oblique *3 Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA *3 Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA Bold *3 Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA Italic *3 Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA Bold Italic *3 Geometric 711 SWA *3 Geometric 711 SWA Bold *3 Geometric 711 SWA Oblique
Font name Symbol set Dutch 801 SWA Bold *3 Dutch 801 SWA Italic *3 Dutch 801 SWA Bold Italic *3 Chancery 801 Medium SWA Italic *3 Symbol SWM *4 More WingBats SWM *5 Ding Dings SWA *6 Symbol SWA *4 David BT *7 David BT Bold *7 Narkis Tam BT *7 Narkis Tam BT Bold *7 Miryam BT *7 Miryam BT Bold *7 Miryam BT Italic *7 Koufi BT *8 Koufi BT Bold *8 Naskh BT *8 Naskh BT Bold *8 Ryadh BT *8 Ryadh BT Bold *8 Bitmap Font Font name Symbol set Line Printer *9 Parent topic
Related references Symbol Sets Symbol Sets Your product can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you may never need to adjust your product settings. However, if you write your own product control programs, or if you use older software that cannot control fonts, refer to these tables for details on the typefaces and symbol sets.
• Dutch 801 SWA • Chancery 801 Medium SWA Italic • FixedPitch 810 Dark PCL5 Mode Symbol Sets Typeface details Symbol set names FixedPitch 810 IBM-US (10U) Roman-8 (8U) Dutch 801 ECM94-1 (0N) Roman-8 (8U) Swiss 742 8859-9 ISO (5N) 8859-10ISO (6N) FixedPitch 850 IBM-DN (11U) PcMultilingual (12U) Line Printer Legal (1U) 8859-15ISO (9N) FixedPitch 810 PcBlt775 (26U) Pc1004 (9J) Dutch 801 WiBALT (19L) DeskTop (7J) Swiss 742 PsText (10J) Windows (9U) FixedPitch 850 McText (12J) MsPubli
Typeface details Symbol set names FixedPitch 810 PsMath (5M) Dutch 801 Math-8 (8M) Swiss 742 ANSI ASCII (0U) FixedPitch 850 David BT Miryam BT Narkis Tam BT Naskh BT Koufi BT Ryadh BT FixedPitch 810 Pc866Cyr (3R) Pc866Ukr (14R) Dutch 801 WinCyr (9R) Pc8Grk (12G) Swiss 742 Pc851Grk (10G) WinGrk (9G) FixedPitch 850 ISOGrk (12N) Greek8 (8G) FixedPitch 810 ISOCyr (10N) Dutch 801 Swiss 742 FixedPitch 850 Line Printer Line Printer Roman Extension (0E) FixedPitch 810 Hebrew7 (0H) FixedPit
Typeface details Symbol set names Koufi BT Arabic8 (8V) Naskh BT PC-864, Arabic (10V) Ryadh BT HPWARA (9V) Symbol SWA Symbol (19M) Symbol SWM More WingBats SWM Wingdings (579L) Ding Dings SWA ZapfDingbats (14L) OCR A OCR A (0O) OCR B OCR B (1O) OCR B Extension (3Q) Code3-9 Code3-9 (0Y) EAN/UPC EAN/UPC (8Y) PCL6 Mode Symbol Sets Symbol set name Attribute Font classification *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 *8 *9 ISO Norwegian 4 — — — — — — ISO Italian 9 — — — — — — ISO 885
Symbol set name Attribute ISO 8859-2 Latin 2 Font classification *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 *8 78 — — — — — ISO Spanish 83 — — — — — — Roman-9 149 — — — — — — PS Math 173 — — — ISO 8859-9 Latin 5 174 — — — — — Windows 3.1 Latin 5 180 — — — — — — Microsoft Publishing 202 — — — — — — ISO 8859/10 Latin 6 206 — — — — — DeskTop 234 — — — — — Math-8 269 — — — Roman-8 277 — — — — — Windows 3.
Symbol set name Attribute PC-850 Font classification *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 *8 405 — — — — — PcEur858 437 — — — — — — Pi Font 501 — — — — — — PC852 565 — — — — — — Unicode 3.0 590 — — — — — — WBALT 620 — — — — — — Windows 3.
Symbol set name Attribute Hebrew7 Font classification *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 *8 *9 8 — — — — — — — — ISO 8859/8 Hebrew 232 — — — — — — — Hebrew8 264 — — — — — — — PC-862, Hebrew 488 — — — — — — — — Arabic8 278 — — — — — — — — HPWARA 310 — — — — — — — — PC-864, Arabic 342 — — — — — — — — Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references PCL5 Mode Fonts PCL6 Mode Fonts 188
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