WF-3520/WF-3530 User's Guide
Contents WF-3520/WF-3530 User's Guide ............................................................................................................... 13 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... Setting Up the Control Panel .............................................................................................................. Control Panel Buttons and Lights ................................
Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. Paper or Media Type Settings ...................................................................
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X .................................................................................... Paper Source Options - Mac OS X............................................................................................ Print Quality Options - Mac OS X .............................................................................................. Print Options - Mac OS X ..........................................................................................................
Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode ..................................................... Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode ............................................................................
Fax Report Options................................................................................................................. Restore Default Settings Options............................................................................................ Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X ..........................................................
Printing All Photos................................................................................................................... 201 Printing Photos by Date .......................................................................................................... 202 Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen ..................................................................... 204 Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen.....................................................................
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges................................................................... Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows................................................................... Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X ................................................................. Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows .........................................................................................
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... Printing a Network Status Sheet .................................................................................................. Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies...........................................................................
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 295 Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ 295 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 296 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only........................................................................................
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. Dimension Specifications ....................................................................
WF-3520/WF-3530 User's Guide Welcome to the WF-3520/WF-3530 User's Guide.
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Note: Your product may differ from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the same. Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Scanning, Printing, Copying, and Faxing from the Touch Panel Using Eco Mode Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
2 The WiFi light 3 The 4 The 5 The 6 The LCD screen 7 The 8 The arrow buttons and the OK button 9 The – and + buttons 10 The numeric keypad 11 The B&W button 12 The Color button 13 The Stop/Reset button home button Redial/Pause button Contacts button back button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Printer Setup, and then press OK. 4. Press the down arrow button, select Sound, and then press OK. 5. Select Button Press and then press OK. 6. Select the Off setting and then press OK. 7. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 Edge guide 4 ADF input tray 5 ADF output tray 6 Paper cassette 1 7 Paper cassette 2 (WF-3530 only) 1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 4 Memory card slot 5 Memory card light 17
6 USB Type A port for external devices Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Paper Path 1 Edge guides 2 Rear paper feed slot 3 Output tray 4 Output tray extension 5 Paper stopper 6 Edge guides 7 Paper cassette Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 18
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Cartridge cover 3 Cartridge holder 4 Print head (do not remove) Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19
Product Parts - Back 1 Maintenance box 2 Duplexer (rear cover) 3 AC inlet 4 LINE port 5 EXT port 6 LAN port 7 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Scanning, Printing, Copying, and Faxing from the Touch Panel You can scan, print, copy, and fax right from your product's touch panel. • Use the touch panel to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or on a memory card. You can even scan and send the file to an online service or to a remote printer.
• You can insert the memory card from your digital camera, connect the camera directly to your product, or insert a thumb drive containing photos. Use the touch panel to select the photos you want, then print them in a variety of layouts. • Your product works like a copy machine too. You can place a photo or document on the scanner glass, or load up to 30 pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF). • For faxing, you first need to connect a phone line as described on the Start Here sheet.
4. Select the time period you want. 5. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Open the Charms bar and select Settings. Select Control Panel and then select View Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name and select Printing Preferences. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers.
4. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting and click Send. 5. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode. 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.
3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting. 4. Click Apply. 5. When you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode Selecting Other Eco Settings From the Touch Panel You can use the product's touch panel to select 2-sided copying, or see a reminder that the Preview feature will save paper and ink. Note: If you turn on 2-sided printing, 2-sided copying is selected by default. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print and scan from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, and Epson Scan to Cloud.
3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Epson Remote Print With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world. 1. Visit www.epson.
Using AirPrint AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running the latest version of iOS. 1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet. 2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 3. Print from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to your product.
9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions. 10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with internet access.
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left arrow button to select Wi-Fi Setup and then press OK. You see this screen: 3.
5. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password). • Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Then press the OK button to select it. • To change the case of letters or select symbols, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase), or Symbol and press the OK button. Then highlight a number or symbol and press the OK button to select it. • To enter a space, select Space and press the OK button.
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette Loading Envelopes in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper or larger, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette.
4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.
5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette.
7. Gently insert the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. 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. 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 the printable side facedown. • Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size. 5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette. 7. Gently insert the paper cassette.
Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. 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. 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 the printable side facedown.
1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary. 2. Pull out the paper cassette.
3. Slide the edge guides outward. 4. Load envelopes printable side down and flap edge right as shown.
5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the envelopes are loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too many envelopes in the cassette.
6. Gently insert the paper cassette. Note: The envelopes may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Always follow these paper 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.
Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. 2. Open the rear paper feed slot and push it back. 3. Hold one sheet of paper with the printable side faceup and slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Load envelopes short edge first, with the flap facing down and to the right.
4. Insert the paper or envelope into the slot until the printer feeds it automatically. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only one sheet or one envelope at a time. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. • Load the printable side faceup. • Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Paper Loading Capacity You can load one envelope or one sheet of paper in these sizes in the rear feed slot: • No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) envelope • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) • Legal (8.
Paper type Loading capacity per paper size Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Paper cassette Lower paper cassette (if available) 20 sheets — 10 envelopes — Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Doublesided 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 Semi-gloss Envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper Available Epson Papers You
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 Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) S041067 100 Letter (8.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches Sheets [210 × 297 mm]) S041106 10 Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper S041153 10 Letter (8.
Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper: Select this paper Type or Media Type setting: Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Pape
Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 1.
Related topics Copying Faxing Scanning Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them. Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. 1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 2.
3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. 4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Related topics Copying Faxing Scanning 56
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 Copying and Restoring Photos Copying ID Cards Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Copying Documents You can copy documents onto plain paper or Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF. 2. Load the paper you want to print on.
5. To print more than one copy, press + or – to select the number (up to 99). 6. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to change the Density setting. 7. Press the down arrow and then press OK to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. 8. When you are ready to copy, press one of the Note: To cancel printing, press buttons. Stop/Reset.
1. Load photo paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the left or right arrow buttons, select More Functions, then press the OK button. 4. Select Copy/Restore Photos and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the down arrow button to select On, then press the OK button. 6. Place up to two original photos on the product. Note: Press the up or down arrow buttons for instructions on placing your photos on the product. 7. Press one of the buttons. 8.
• To adjust the copy image, select Photo Adjustments, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To crop or zoom into your photo, select Crop/Zoom, press the OK button, and press the + or – and arrow buttons to adjust the image area. 12. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press Color button. Stop/Reset.
4. Select ID Card Copy, then press OK. 5. To print more than one copy, press + to select the number (up to 99). 6. Press the down arrow and then press OK to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. 7. Press one of the buttons. You see instructions on the LCD screen. Scroll down to see how to place your card. 8. Place your ID card on the product facedown, positioned as shown. 9. When you are ready to print, press one of the buttons. 10.
Placing Originals on the Product Paper Type Settings - Copying Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Copying Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
Copying option Available settings Description Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type Matte Prem.
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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. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 5. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
6. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details. 7. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 8. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper Source Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that source. WF-3520 Cassette Selects the paper in the cassette as the paper source. Rear Paper Feed Slot Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source. WF-3530 Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
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.
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 necessary, 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.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows 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. Increase Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
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. 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. 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.
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. Image Options Edge Smoothing Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in photos. Additional Settings Options Rotate 180º Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
You can select to print the following information, which comes from the Windows Control Panel on your computer: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1. Click the Main or More Options tab.
2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5. Click OK.
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print. 1. Click OK to save your settings. You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session.
You see the printer settings window: 3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1.
You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1.
3. Do one of the following: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing with Mac OS X You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 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. Select your product as the Printer setting. 4.
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.
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 Paper Source you wish to print from.
10. 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. 11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 12. Select any of the available print options.
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type 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.
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window. 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.
• 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 invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.
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.
Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper. Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided 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. Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove redeye in photos. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Printing Preferences - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Note: Automatic Cassette Switching is available only if your product has two cassettes. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
High Speed Printing Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. Remove white borders Removes white margins that may appear when you print borderless photos. Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is low. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete icon or button to cancel your print job. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click Hold. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume. • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause Printer. • To check ink status, click Supply Levels.
Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
4. Press the arrow buttons to view additional scan options, then select the one you want. • Scan to Memory Card saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings. • Scan to Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. • Scan to PC saves your scan file directly to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8.
6. Press one of the buttons to start scanning. Scan to Memory Card Options Changing Default Scan Button Settings Parent topic: Starting a Scan Scan to Memory Card Options Select the Scan to Memory Card options you want to use.
Scan to Memory Card setting Available options Description Binding Direction Left Control the orientation of 2-sided PDF documents Top Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel 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.
• Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings 103
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Note: Epson Scan may start in a mode other than Home Mode when you first access it.
Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan Modes Selecting the Scan Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File Settings Parent topic: Scanning Scan Modes Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting.
2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. To scan a 2-sided document in the ADF, select ADF-Double-sided. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass.
4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. 7. If you are using the ADF, reinsert your original into the ADF. 8. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scanned image area). Note: You cannot select a scan area if you chose ADF-Double-sided as the Document Source setting.
ADF - Double-sided Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for double-sided scanning. Document Table Selects the scanner glass as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it.
1. In the Preview window, click the preview image. Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.) • To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. Copy Marquee icon to copy the Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan.
Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics.
2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.) • Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will e-mail, view on a computer screen, or post on the web. • Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings. 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
• Normal preview: Click the image. Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.) • Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. Copy Marquee icon to Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan.
Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned.
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size.
2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents or photos. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. To scan a 2-sided document in the ADF, select ADF - Double-sided. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the specific type of original you are scanning as the Auto Exposure Type setting: Document or Photo. 5.
Available Image Types - Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related concepts Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode You can select these Document Source options in Epson Scan Professional Mode.
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only). You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.
• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.
• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Copy Delete Marquee icon. Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. 3.
Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode You can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You can also select a specific scan size, such as a common photo size like 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm).
3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned.
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size. 6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or setting and select options as desired. (Mac OS X) icon next to the Target Size • Scale: Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you enter.
• Trimming: Turns automatic image cropping on or off. • Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjust it without constraint. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines You can preview your scanned image so you can adjust the scan settings using the preview as a guide.
• Fax: 200 dpi Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. You can also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You may also be able to access the window by clicking the 134 icon on the Epson Scan window.
1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image: • Click the button for one of the displayed folders. • Click the Other button, click the Browse or Choose button, and select a folder. 2. Type in a stem file name in the Prefix field. This name is used along with numbers to automatically name your scanned files. 3. Select a different number as the Start Number setting, if you like. 4. Select the file format you want to use in the Image Format Type menu. 5.
PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen). TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. Optional Settings Overwrite any files with the same name Select to overwrite previous files with the same names.
4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu. 6. Click Scan.
Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture Parent topic: Scanning Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture You can select these scan settings in your imaging editing application for Mac OS X. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges. Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones.
3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings.
9. Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 10. Choose one of the following options on the screen: • If you are scanning only one page, click Save File. • If you need to scan additional pages in a document, click Add page. Place additional pages on the product for scanning, click Scan, and repeat until you have scanned all the pages. When you are finished, click Save File. • If you need to delete or reorder the scanned pages, click Edit page.
Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using Epson Scan's Color Restoration setting. You can select this setting in any of the available scan modes. Note: Color restoration is not available in Office Mode, if Epson Scan offers that mode. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5.
Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing, spreadsheet, or HTML-editing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to install an OCR program, such as ABBYY FineReader. In Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8, you can use ABBYY FineReader to convert scanned documents to editable text by first using an application such as Image Capture.
3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan to. 5. If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click OK. Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see the scan settings window. 6. Select your scan settings. 7. Click Preview and adjust the area you want to scan, if necessary. 8.
Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window. 10. Select a name and a file format for your document and click Save. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system.
3. Open the Get Images From pop-up menu and select your product. 4. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 5. Select the type of document you are going to scan. Epson Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan. Your document is scanned and you see the Epson Scan window while your document is converted to editable text. 7. Click Close to close the Epson Scan window and Preview window, if necessary.
You see the Save Converted File As window: 8. Click the Save button. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system.
Faxing See these sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product. This will erase all of your network settings and fax data.
1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product. Contact your DSL or ISDN provider for the necessary equipment.
1 Telephone wall jack 2 DSL filter 3 DSL modem ISDN connection (one phone number) 149
1 ISDN wall jack 2 Terminal adapter or ISDN router ISDN connection (two phone numbers) 150
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2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product.
3. Connect the second phone cable to your telephone or answering machine and to the EXT port on your product. Note: If you connect an answering machine and Auto Answer mode is turned on, make sure the product's Rings to Answer setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call. Any phone or answering machine must be connected to the EXT port for your product to detect an incoming fax call when the phone is picked up.
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel See these sections to set up fax features using the product control panel.
You see this screen: 4. Select Country/Region, then OK. 5. Select your country or region, then press OK. You see a confirmation screen. 6. If the setting is correct, select Yes, and then press OK. (If not, select No and retry.) Note: Changing the country or region will restore the fax settings to the default settings.
4. Select Date/Time, then press OK. You see this screen: 5. Select the date format you want to use, then press OK. 6. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current date, then press OK. 7. Select the time format you want to use, then press OK. 8. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current time, select AM or PM if you selected a 12-hour time format, then press OK. 9. Select Daylight Saving Time, then press OK.
10. Select the setting that applies to your area, then press OK: • Summer: it is spring or summer and your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST) • Winter: it is fall or winter or your region does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST) After making a selection, you return to the Printer Setup screen. Note: If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), you must change this setting to match the season. When you change from Winter to Summer, your product automatically sets its clock ahead one hour.
You see this screen: 7. Use the keypad to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name. You can enter up to 40 characters. 8. Select Done, then press OK to return to the Header menu. 9. Select Your Phone Number, then press OK. 10. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to enter your fax number, up to 20 characters. You do not need to use dashes. 11. Press the OK button to return to the Header menu. 12. Press the home button to exit.
• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad, then press OK to select it. • To change the case of letters or select symbols, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase), or Symbol and press OK. Then highlight an option and press OK. • To enter a space, select Space and press OK. • To delete characters, select the back arrow and press OK. • When you finish entering characters, select Done and press OK.
4. Select Send Settings or Receive Settings, then press OK. 5. Change any of the available settings. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Send Options Fax Receive Options Selecting Fax Communication Settings You can customize how your product sends and receives faxes over your phone line. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Fax Settings, then press OK.
3. Select Communication, then press OK. 4. Change any of the available settings. 5. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Communications Options Printing Fax Reports You can run a variety of reports on your fax transmissions and print your speed and group dial lists.
3. Press the left or right arrow button to select Fax, then press OK. 4. Press the down arrow. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select Fax Report, then press OK. You see this screen: 6. Select one of the available reports, then press OK. 7. Press either of the buttons to print the report.
Related references Fax Report Options Restoring Default Fax Settings You can restore your fax settings to their default options, if necessary. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow button to select Setup, then press OK. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Restore Default Settings, then press OK. You see this screen: 4. Select one of the available options, then press OK. You see a confirmation screen. 5. Select Yes or No, then press OK.
Setting Options Description Resolution Standard Provides good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes. Fine Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxes of small print and line art. Photo Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxed photos. Contrast –4 to +4 Adjusts the contrast for faxes; negative settings make faxes lighter and positive settings make faxes darker. 2-Sided Faxing Off Lets you fax 2-sided originals placed in the ADF.
Setting Options Description Paper Source Cassette 1 Prints faxes on paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2(WF3530 only) Prints faxes on paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1>Cassette 2(WF3530 only) Automatically switches the paper source when Cassette 1 is empty (plain paper only) Letter Sets the size of the paper loaded for incoming faxes.
Setting Options Description Fax Speed Fast(33,600bps) Transmits faxes at 33.6 Kbps Medium(14,400bps) Transmits faxes at 14.4 Kbps (default setting) Slow(9,600bps) Transmits faxes at 9.6 Kbps Rings to Answer 1 to 9 Sets the number of rings before your product receives a fax. The default setting is 4. If Auto Answer is turned on and an answering machine is connected to the product, make sure this setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call.
Group Dial List Print a list of your group dial entries. Reprint Faxes Reprint the most recent incoming fax. Protocol Trace Print a protocol trace of your last fax transmission. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Restore Default Settings Options Select the product settings you want to restore. Reset Fax Send/Receive Settings Restores all of the default fax settings on the Send Settings, Receive Settings, and Communication screens.
3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.
4. Select Fax Settings. 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility Help option. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Related topics Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Mac OS X. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select the FAX option for your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Double-click FAX Utility, if necessary. You see this window: 3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Fax Settings. 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility ? icon.
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the control panel on your product.
2. Press the left or right arrow button to select Fax, then press OK. 3. Press the Contacts button. 4. Select Edit Contacts, then press OK. You see this screen: 5. Select Speed Dial Setup, then press OK.
6. Select the number you want to use for the fax number you are adding, then press OK. 7. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. 8. Press the OK button. You see this screen: 9. Use the keypad to enter a name for the speed dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 10. Select Done, then press OK. You return to the Edit Contacts screen.
11. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Speed Dial Setup and repeat the steps above. • To edit an existing entry, select Edit, select the entry, and change the information. • To delete an entry, select Delete, select the entry, press OK, and confirm the deletion. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Printing Your Speed Dial List You can print your speed dial list for easy reference. 1.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select Fax Report, then press OK. You see this screen: 6. Select Speed Dial List, then press OK. 7. Press either of the buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Creating Group Dial List Entries You can create a group dial list after creating a speed dial list. Each group dial list can include up to 30 fax numbers.
Note: You can create up to 100 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow button to select Fax, then press OK. 3. Press the Contacts button. 4. Select Edit Contacts, then press OK. 5. Select Group Dial Setup, then press OK. 6. Select Create, then press OK. 7. Select the number you want to use for the group dial entry you are adding and press the OK button.
8. Use the keypad to enter a name for the group dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 9. Select Done, then press OK. 10. Highlight the speed dial entry you want to add to the group and press the right arrow to select it. 11. Continue selecting speed dial entries as necessary. 12. When you are finished, press OK. You return to the group dial setup screen. 13. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Group Dial Setup and repeat the steps above.
3. Press the left or right arrow button to select Fax, then press OK. 4. Press the down arrow. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select Fax Report, then press OK. You see this screen: 6. Select Group Dial List, then press OK. 7. Press either of the buttons to print the report.
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility for Windows. The utility also lets you import fax numbers from the Windows Address Book and back up fax numbers stored in your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen.
4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List.
5. Select an empty entry and click the icon. Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. icon. To delete an entry, select it and click the 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. • To create a group dial entry, select Group, enter a name, select your desired fax numbers, and click OK. 7. Repeat the previous steps as necessary to add all your speed dial or group dial entries. 8.
3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List.
5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. • To create a group dial entry, select Group Dial, enter a name, select your desired fax numbers, and click OK. 7. Repeat the previous steps as necessary to add all your speed dial or group dial entries. 8.
Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers You can send a fax from your product control panel by manually dialing the fax number or redialing the last dialed fax number. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the left or right arrow button to select Fax, then press OK. 4. Do one of the following: • Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters.
Note: If the number is busy or there is a communication problem, your product displays a redialing message and will redial the number in a few minutes. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Sending Options Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed or Group Dial Lists You can send a fax from your product control panel by selecting a speed dial or group dial entry from the list. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing.
7. Press either of the buttons. Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in blackand-white. To cancel faxing, press the Stop/Reset button. Your product scans your original and prompts you to place additional pages, if necessary. After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax.
3. Press the left or right button to select Fax, then press OK. 4. Dial the fax number from the connected telephone. 5. If you need to change any fax settings, press the down arrow, select Send Settings, press OK, and select your settings. When you finish selecting settings, press OK. 6. Press either of the buttons. Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in blackand-white. To cancel faxing, press the Stop/Reset button.
Note: You can only send faxes in black-and-white when you use this option. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Fax, then press OK. 4. Press the down arrow. 5. Select Broadcast Fax, then press OK and do one of the following: • Use the numeric keypad to manually enter fax numbers. • Press Contacts, then select a speed or group dial entry. 6. Repeat the step above to add additional fax recipients, if necessary. 7.
Note: If the number is busy or there is a communication problem, your product displays a redialing message and will redial the number in a few minutes. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Sending Options Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Fax Sending Options While sending a fax, you can select these options. Setting Options Description Resolution Standard Provides good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes.
2. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer. 3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button. Note: If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen. For more information about selecting fax print settings, click Help. 4. Select the Page Range as necessary. (Leave the Number of copies set to 1.) 5. Click Print.
6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information. 7. Add a cover sheet, input a fax number, or set up a phone book of numbers for future use, then click Next. Note: For detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. If you added a cover sheet to your fax, select a cover sheet style, enter your subject and comment information, then click Next. 9. Click Send to transmit your fax.
1. Open the file you want to fax. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product FAX option as the Printer setting. 4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. 5. Select the number of pages you are faxing as the Pages setting.
7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book. 8. Select Fax Settings from the pop-up menu.
9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 10. Click Fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Receiving Faxes Manually Parent topic: Faxing Fax Reception Your product will automatically receive and print faxes when you set fax reception to Auto Answer mode.
Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) To receive and print faxes automatically, you can turn on Auto Answer mode. Check the on or not. auto answer icon on your product's Home screen to see if Auto Answer mode is turned To turn Auto Answer mode on or off, select Setup > Fax Settings > Receive Settings > Auto Answer. If an answering machine is connected, make sure the product's Rings to Answer setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call.
2. If you hear a fax tone, select the Receive option, then press OK. Note: Leave the answered call active as you receive the fax transmission. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to receive the fax. When fax transmission is finished, you see the previous LCD screen. 4. Press the OK button to print the fax. 5. Hang up the phone.
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.
Removing a Memory Card After you finish working with a memory card, you can check to make sure it is safe to remove it from your product. Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card. 1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing. 2.
Viewing and Printing Photos See these sections to view and print photos displayed on your product's LCD screen.
5. Press + to select the photo for printing. 6. To adjust your image and print settings, do the following as necessary: • To print more than one copy of the photo, press + or – to set the number (up to 99). • To change the print settings, press the down arrow and select the necessary settings. • To adjust the image, press the down arrow, select Photo Adjustments, then select your settings.
6. Select + or – to set the number of copies you want of each photo, then press OK. 7. Press the down arrow and choose the print settings for all of your photos. 8. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press Color button. Stop/Reset. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Related references Photo Adjustment Options Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Printing Photos by Date You can select photos for printing based on the date the photos were taken. 1.
4. Press the down arrow, choose Select Photos, and then press OK. 5. Select Select by Date, then press OK. You see a screen like this: 6. Press the right arrow to select any date shown, then press OK. 7. Select + or – to set the number of copies you want of each photo, then press OK. 8. Press the down arrow and choose the print settings for all of your photos.
9. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, select Color button. Stop/Reset. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Related references Photo Adjustment Options Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen If you want to crop a photo displayed on the LCD screen, press the down arrow, select Crop/Zoom, and select the necessary options. • To crop the photo, select + to move the yellow crop area inward or – to move the crop area outward.
2. Select a photo adjustment setting. 3. Select an option for the setting. Note: To clear any previously used settings, press the 4. When you finish selecting settings, press the Stop/Reset button. back button. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Related references Photo Adjustment Options Photo Adjustment Options Select the Photo Adjustment options you want to use when viewing and printing photos displayed on the LCD screen.
Photo adjustment settings Available options Description Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments; see Note below P.I.M.
Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can change the settings used for printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. 1. Press the down arrow. 2. Select Print Settings, press OK. You see this screen: 3. Select a print setting. 4. Select an option for the setting. Note: To clear any previously used settings, press the 5. When you finish selecting settings, press the Stop/Reset button. back button.
Print settings Available options Description Paper Type Various paper types Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of paper types for copying (available options depend on the selected Paper Size setting) Borderless Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) With Border Leaves a small margin around the image Standard Quality Provides good quality for most prints Best Provides the highest quality for special prints Standard Expands imag
4. Press the left or right arrow button, then select the layout you want. 5. Select the size that matches the paper you loaded, then press OK. 6. Select the type that matches the paper you loaded, then press OK. 7. Depending on the layout you selected, you may see this screen: If you see the screen above, do one of the following: • To allow your product to place the photos in the layout automatically, select Automatic layout.
8. Select the photos you want to print. 9. Press + or – to select one or more copies of each photo (up to 99). 10. To select other photos for printing, scroll through your photos and repeat the selections above. Then press OK. 11. To print more than one copy of the photo layout sheet, select + or – to set the number (up to 99). Then press OK. 12. Select the print settings you want for your photo layout sheet. 13. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press Color button.
Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer Before you transfer photos from a computer to a memory card inserted into your product's memory card slot, you may need to set up your product's file sharing settings. Caution: Remove the memory card before you change this setting or you may lose data from the memory card.
1. Make sure your product is connected to a computer. 2. Insert a memory card into a memory card slot on your product. 3. Do one of the following to access your memory card files from your computer: • Windows: Select the Computer or My Computer utility, then select the removable disk icon. • Mac OS X with a USB connection: Look for the removable disk icon on your desktop, then select it.
Using an External Device with Your Product Follow the instructions in these sections to use your product with an external device, such as a camera, USB flash drive, or other device.
4. Select Print Settings, then press OK. 5. Select the print settings you want to use, then press the back button. 6. Select Photo Adjustments, then press OK. 7. Select the photo adjustments you want to use, then press the home button to exit. After you select settings, you are ready to connect your camera and print your photos.
Print settings Available options Description Layout Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) With Border Leaves a small margin around the image 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, 20- Print 2, 4, 8, 20, or 80 photos on one sheet up, or 80 up Upper ½ or Lower ½ Print one photo in the upper or lower half of the sheet Picture Package Prints one photo in various sizes on one sheet Standard Quality Provides good quality for most prints Best Provides the highest quality for spe
Photo adjustment settings Available options Description Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments; see Note below P.I.
1. Remove any memory cards from the product. 2. Load the paper you want to use for printing. 3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the USB port on the front of your product. Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your camera to your computer. 4. Turn on your camera. You see this screen: 5. Follow the instructions that came with your camera to select and print your photos. When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the product.
Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product Related topics Loading Paper Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device You can view and print photos from a USB thumb drive or other external storage device, such as an external hard drive or CD/DVD burner. Note: Make sure the files on your device are compatible with the product.
4. Insert storage media (such as a CD) into your drive, if necessary. 5. If there are folders on your storage media, select the folder you want and press the OK button. You can view and print your photos from the LCD screen. When you finish printing, make sure the access light on the drive is not flashing, then remove or disconnect it from the product. Caution: Do not remove the USB drive or turn off the product when the access light is flashing, or you may lose photos on the drive.
3. Leave your product on while charging (it will continue to charge even after going into sleep mode). Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your device to your computer. If you want to transfer images, use the memory card slots instead. Disconnect your portable device before inserting a memory card.
Printing Personalized Projects You can print lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Personalized Note Paper Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper Printing Personalized Note Paper You can print lined or unlined note paper with one of your own photos in the background. 1. Load plain paper in one of these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 2. Insert a memory card into your product's memory card slot. 3.
8. Select the photo you want to use as the background image. You see a preview of your note paper with the photo in the background. 9. Do one of the following as necessary: • To select a different photo, press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos and select the one you want to use. • To rotate the layout, press the down arrow. 10. When you're ready, press OK. You see a message asking you to load paper. 11. Press OK. 12. To print more than one sheet, press + or – to select the number (up to 99).
1. Load plain paper in one of these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select More Functions, then press OK. 4. Select Print Ruled Papers, then press OK. You see this screen: 5. Select one of the options shown on the screen. 6. Select your paper size. 7. When you see a message asking you to load paper, select Proceed, press OK. 8. To print more than one sheet, press + or – to select the number (up to 99). 9.
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.
Note: Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Do one of the following: • To exit, select OK. • If you need to replace an ink cartridge, select Cartridge Replacement and follow the instructions on the screen Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge or maintenance box status at any time using a utility on your Windows computer. 1.
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.
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.
Ink color Part number High-capacity Extra High-capacity Magenta 126 127 Yellow 126 127 Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
3. Open the cartridge cover. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 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 ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it.
5. Gently shake the new cartridge four or five times as shown. Then remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not remove any labels or seals, or ink will leak. 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. Remove only the yellow tape.
7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Lower the scanner unit to begin ink priming. Caution: If you see a message that an ink cartridge is installed incorrectly, lift up the scanner unit, open the cartridge cover, and press the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. Then close the cartridge cover and lower the scanner unit.
Note: Do not turn off the printer during ink priming. 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. The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink, but do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area.
3. Access the print settings in your print application. 4. Click the Main tab. 5. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 6. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Click OK. 8. Print your document. Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Click Print in Black to print your document.
6. Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting. 7. Click OK. 8. Close the utility window. 9. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product. 10. Access the print settings in your print application. 11. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 13. Select the Grayscale option. 14. Click Print to print your document.
Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you are printing. • Click Disable this feature to continue using the remaining black ink.
3. Press the tabs and remove the duplexer (rear cover). 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. Seal the bag and dispose of it carefully. 6. Insert the new maintenance box into the holder and push it all the way in. 7. Reattach the duplexer (rear cover).
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 240
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 replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment 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. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines.
You see this screen: 5. Select Nozzle Check. You see this screen: 6. Press one of the buttons. The nozzle pattern prints. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Done, then press OK. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Clean the Print Head , then press OK and continue. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again.
• 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 & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 3. Select Nozzle Check. You see a window like this: 4. Click Print. 5.
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 Loading Paper 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 Product Touch Panel You can clean the print head using the touch panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the cassette (or in cassette 1 if your product has two cassettes). 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Setup, then press OK. 4. Select Maintenance, then press OK. You see this screen: 5. Select Head Cleaning, then press OK.
6. Press OK. 7. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, then press one of the buttons. Note: Use the nozzle check pattern to determine which colors need cleaning. You can save ink by cleaning only selected colors. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the screen. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 8. Select Print nozzle check pattern, then press OK. 9. Press one of the buttons to confirm that the print head is clean.
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 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 3.
4. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, based on the nozzle check pattern. 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 during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 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.
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 4 times, wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the cassette (or in cassette 1 if your product has two cassettes). 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Setup, then press OK. 4. Select Maintenance, then press OK. You see this screen: 5. Select Print Head Alignment, then press OK.
6. Press one of the buttons to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing head alignment patterns. After the alignment sheet is printed, you see a series of screens asking you to select the best square in each pattern set. 7. Check the printed patterns and choose the number representing the best square for each set, then press OK. 8. After you have selected the number for all the sets, press OK.
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. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it is clean. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean.
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. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it. Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside it.
Note: If lines appear on the printout or in scanned images, carefully clean the scanner glass on the left. 7. Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended), to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF.
8. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as described here. Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. • Leave the ink cartridges installed.
Keep the product level during transportation. 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.
Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. You can also see help information and how-to instructions on the screen. Press the home button, if necessary, press the left or right arrow button, and then select Help. Note: If the screen is dark, press the screen to wake the printer from sleep mode.
LCD screen message Condition/solution No dial tone detected. Try the Check Fax Connection. Make sure the phone cable is connected correctly and the phone line works. If you connected the product to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone line or Terminal Adapter, turn off the Dial Tone Detection setting. Combination of IP address and subnet mask is invalid. See your documentation. There is a problem with the network connection to your product.
5. Select Maintenance, then press OK. 6. Select Nozzle Check, then press OK. 7. Press one of the buttons. 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.
settings. Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson.
4. Select one of these options: • Reset Fax Send/Receive Settings: Resets all settings on the Send Settings, Receive Settings, and Communication screens. • Reset Fax Data Settings: Erases the speed dial list, group dial list, header, and fax log. • Wi-Fi/Network Settings: Resets all network settings. • Reset All except Network & Fax Settings: Resets all control panel settings, except for network and fax settings. • All Settings: Resets all control panel settings. You see a confirmation screen. 5.
Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and any necessary cables are securely connected at both ends. If you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Also make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system.
• Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device. • You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. • Check to see if access restrictions, such as MAC address filtering, are set on the router or access point. If access restrictions are set, add your product's MAC address to your router's address list. To obtain your product's MAC address, print a network status sheet.
Cannot Print Over a Network If you cannot print over a network, try these solutions: • Make sure that your product is turned on. • Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disconnected, check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again.
Cannot Scan Over a Network If you cannot start Epson Scan for scanning over a network, try these solutions: • If you are scanning a large original at a high resolution, a network communication error may occur. Try scanning again at a lower resolution. • If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan again.
2. Press the left or right arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, then press OK. 3. Select Wi-Fi/Network Status. 4. Press one of the (Press the buttons to print the network status sheet. Stop/Reset button if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your product.
• Make sure your product is level (not tilted). Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product.
• Do not load binder paper with holes in the cassette. • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related topics Loading Paper 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. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette If paper has jammed in a paper cassette, follow the steps below to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Pull out the paper cassette, then carefully remove any jammed paper.
Note: If you cannot pull out the cassette, turn the product off, unplug it, and disconnect any cables. Then carefully stand the product on its side and remove the cassette. 3. Carefully remove any paper jammed inside the product.
4. Gently insert the paper cassette. 5. 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. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) If paper has jammed in the duplexer (rear cover), follow the steps below to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Press the tabs and remove the duplexer (rear cover).
3. Carefully remove any jammed paper. 4. Remove any jammed paper from the duplexer.
5. Open the duplexer.
6. Carefully remove any jammed paper stuck inside. 7. Reattach the duplexer.
8. 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. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with document jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), follow the steps below to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Remove your originals from the ADF. 3. Open the ADF cover.
Caution: Make sure you open the ADF cover before removing any jammed pages. Otherwise the product may be damaged. 4. Carefully remove any jammed pages. 5. Close the ADF cover, then open the document cover.
6. Carefully remove any jammed pages in the direction shown.
7. Close the document cover. 8. Raise the ADF input tray. 9. Carefully remove any jammed pages. 10. Lower the ADF input tray to its original position.
11. Reload your originals. Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure your originals are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. 12. 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.
• 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. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware, if necessary, and Printers and Faxes.) 2. Right-click your product name, select Printing Preferences, and select your product name again if necessary. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Extended Settings button. 5. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 6. Click the Shortcut Icon box. 7. Click OK to close the open program windows.
• Close any programs you are not using when you print. • If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead. • If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for a long time, the product may have automatically slowed down to protect the print mechanism from overheating or becoming damaged. Let the product rest with the power on for 30 minutes, then try printing again.
Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software. (This option has different names, depending on your operating system version.) Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for your product.
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure you selected the correct margins for your paper size in your printing program.
• Make sure the image size and the paper size are set correctly; if the image is small, the enlargement may not be enough to cover the paper. • Access the Extended Settings (Windows) or Printing Preferences (Mac OS X) and select Remove White Borders.
Incorrect Image Size or Position If your printed image is the wrong size or in the wrong position, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size and layout settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the printer. You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print.
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout 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.
• Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper right after printing to allow the ink to set. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. If one side of a sheet will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first. Adjust the Print Density and/or Ink Drying Time settings. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
• The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path.
Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Colors If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system.
Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings.
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 scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.
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. • Do not move your original or your product during scanning. • 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.
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image If an image from the back of a thin original appears in your scanned image, place a piece of black paper on the back of the original and scan it again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen.
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview If you cannot adjust the scan area while viewing a Thumbnail preview in Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Create a scan area by drawing a marquee on your preview image and adjusting it as necessary. • Switch to Normal preview mode, if available, and preview your image again.
• Check that the cable connecting your telephone wall jack to your product's LINE port is secure. • Print a fax connection report using your product control panel or fax software to help diagnose the problem. • Verify that the telephone wall jack works by connecting a phone to it and testing it. • If you connected your product to a DSL phone line, you must connect a DSL filter to the phone jack to enable faxing over the line. Contact your DSL provider for the necessary filter.
Solving Memory Card Problems Check these solutions if you have problems using memory cards with your product. Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card Cannot Access Memory Card From a Networked Mac Parent topic: Solving Problems Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot If a memory card does not fit properly in a slot, do not force it in. You may need to use an adapter with your memory card.
• If you are transferring photos to the memory card, check the memory card's write-protect tab to make sure it is set to allow writing to the card. • Make sure that the file sharing setting for your product is set correctly.
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.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Uninstaller utility. 3. Quit all applications currently running on your Mac. 4. Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 5. Select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall. 6. Click Uninstall. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. 8. To reinstall your product software, see the Start Here sheet for instructions.
• 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 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.
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.
Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) 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: • Mac OS X 10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x • Mac OS X 10.8.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.
Effective pixels 10200 × 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi Document size Maximum: 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) Scanner glass: US letter or A4 Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan) Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments) Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) Light source LED Note: Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is too large.
Fax Specifications Fax type Black-and-white and color fax capability Support line Household phone line Speed Up to 33.6 kbps Resolution Monochrome Standard: 203 × 98 dpi Fine: 203 × 196 dpi Photo: 203 × 196 dpi Color Fine: 200 × 200 dpi Photo: 200 × 200 dpi Error correction mode CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with error correction mode Speed dial/group dial numbers Up to 100 (combined) Page memory Up to 180 (ITU-T No.
Single-sheets Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm) 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) Paper types Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Thickness 0.003 inch (0.08 mm) to 0.004 inch (0.11 mm) Weight 17 lb (64 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2) Envelopes Size No.
Single sheets 1 Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.
1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum, 0.67 inch (17 mm) recommended 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum, 1.
Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 120 V Input voltage range 90 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz Rated current 0.7 A Power consumption Standalone copying mode: 17 W (ISO/IEC24712) (Approximate) Ready mode: 6.2 W Sleep mode: 2 W Power off mode: 0.
External USB Device Specifications Note: Use only external storage devices with independent AC power sources. External storage devices that are powered via USB are not recommended. CD-R, DVD-R, and Blu-ray drives CD-ROM/CD-R: 700MB DVD-ROM/DVD-R: 4.7GB (CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and Blu-ray Discs are not supported) Magneto-optical drive 1.
Compatible types SD SDHC miniSD* miniSDHC* SDXC miniSDXC* microSDXC* microSDHC* microSD* Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro* MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Media format DCF DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant Voltage requirements 3.3 V Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.
Ethernet communication mode 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Note: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location. 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.
Notices Check these sections for important notices about 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. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notice Trademarks Copyright Notice FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ("ACTA") .
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If you have problems with this product and require technical or customer support, please visit www.epson.com for more information. This product is not intended to be repaired by the customer.
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.
2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL Programs, Apache License Program and ncftp license Program (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact the customer support of your region. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program. 3.
Apache License This printer product includes the open source software program "Bonjour" which apply the Apache License Version2.0 ("Apache License Program"). Bonjour License This printer product includes the open source software program "Bonjour " which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Bonjour ".
This printer product includes the open source software program "AES" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "AES". SHA1 license This printer product includes the open source software program "SHA1" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "SHA1".
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. This is to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency. More energy savings can be achieved by setting the time to sleep to a shorter interval.
