User's Guide NPD5089-02 EN
User's Guide Copyright Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein.
User's Guide Trademarks Trademarks ❏ EPSON is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ❏ PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. ❏ EPSON Scan software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. ❏ libtiff Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
User's Guide Contents Contents Printing Using Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . 38 Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Printt. . 40 Printing from Smart Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using Epson iPrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Canceling Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Canceling Printing - Printer Button. . . . . . . . . . .42 Canceling Printing - Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Canceling Printing - Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Aligning the Print Head - Windows. . . . . . . . . . .66 Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . 66 Cleaning the Paper Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Cleaning the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Copied Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Saving Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Saving Power - Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Saving Power - Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Transporting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Where to Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Technical Support Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide About This Manual About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe) ❏ Start Here (paper manual) Provides you with information on setting up the printer and installing the software. ❏ User's Guide (digital manual) This manual. Provides instructions on using the printer, replacing ink cartridges, maintenance, and solving problems.
User's Guide About This Manual Operating System References Windows In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", and "Windows XP" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions. ❏ Microsoft® Windows® 8.
User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. ❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. ❏ The power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking.
User's Guide Important Instructions Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection ❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively affect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and directions on the medical equipment.
User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions A Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. B Rear paper feed Loads paper. C Paper support Supports loaded paper. D Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed. E Output tray Holds the ejected paper. F Control panel Operates the printer. A Scanner unit support Supports the scanner unit.
User's Guide Printer Basics B Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath. B A C A Document cover Blocks external light while scanning. B Scanner glass Place the originals. C Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the printer. B A A AC inlet Connects the power cord. B USB port Connects a USB cable.
User's Guide Printer Basics Control Panel A B CD E F G H A I The left and right lights indicate the network status. ❏ Green light - left: Turns on while the printer is trying to connect to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, or flashes while communicating. ❏ Orange light - right: Flashes when a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection occurs. The lights flash alternately or simultaneously while initializing or making network settings. B Turns the printer on or off.
User's Guide Printer Basics + + Press and buttons simultaneously to run software on a USB-connected computer and scan as a PDF file. or + + + Press y and the or buttons simultaneously to make 20 copies. Press the and buttons simultaneously to start PIN Code Setup (WPS). See the Network Guide for more details. Turn the printer on while holding down the settings. button to restore the default network Turn the printer on while holding down the y button to print the nozzle check pattern.
User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side. ❏ If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
User's Guide Loading Paper Available Paper and Capacities Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts. The only paper size and paper type available for printing from the control panel are A4 size and plain paper. Genuine Epson Paper * Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) Manual 2Sided Printing Borderless Printing Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 40* ✓ – Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.
User's Guide Loading Paper *1 The loading capacity for pre-punched paper is one sheet. *2 For manual 2-sided printing, you can load up to 15 sheets for paper with one side already printed. Related Information & “Technical Support Web Site” on page 104 List of Paper Types To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper.
User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Slide the edge guide to the left. 3. Load paper vertically along the right side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. c Important: ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide. ❏ When loading paper with a defined size, align it with the paper size indicator on the paper support.
User's Guide Loading Paper ❏ Pre-punched paper Note: ❏ Load a single sheet of paper without binding holes at the top or the bottom. ❏ Adjust the print position of your file to avoid printing over the holes. 4. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, and then close the feeder guard. 5. Slide out the output tray. Note: Return the remaining paper to its package. If you leave it in the printer, the paper may curl or the print quality may decline.
User's Guide Loading Paper & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 17 21
User's Guide Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass c Important: When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Remove any dust or stains on the scanner glass. 3. Place the original face-down and slide it to the corner mark. Note: The area 1.5 mm from the edges of the scanner glass is not scanned.
User's Guide Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass If you are scanning using Full Auto Mode or a thumbnail preview of EPSON Scan, place the original 4.5 mm away from the horizontal and vertical edges of the scanner glass. Note: ❏ Place multiple photos at least 20 mm apart from each other. ❏ The photos should be larger than 15 x 15 mm. 4. Close the cover gently. Note: Remove the originals after scanning or copying.
User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from a Computer Printing Basics - Windows Note: ❏ See the online help for explanations of the setting items. Right-click an item, and then click Help. ❏ Operations differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu. 4. Select your printer. 5. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 6.
User's Guide Printing ❏ Borderless: Select to print with no margins around the image. In borderless printing, the print data is enlarged slightly more than the paper size so that no margins are printed around the edges of the paper. Click Settings to select the amount of enlargement. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. ❏ Paper Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. ❏ Color: Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray.
User's Guide Printing 3. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the printer driver window. If necessary, click Show Details or d to expand the print window. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Preset: Select when you want to use the registered settings. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. When printing with no margins, select a "borderless" paper size. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application.
User's Guide Printing 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.x or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the Select System Preferences from the printer, and then add the printer again. See the following to add a printer. http://support.epson.net/setupnavi/ 6. Make the following settings.
User's Guide Printing Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows only) The printer driver prints automatically separating even pages and odd pages. When the printer has finished printing the odd pages, flip the paper over following the instructions to print the even pages. You can also print a booklet that can be created by folding the printout. Note: ❏ This feature is not available for borderless printing.
User's Guide Printing Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Printing Several Pages on One Sheet - Windows Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select 2-Up or 4-Up as the Multi-Page setting on the Main tab. 5. Click Page Order, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK to close the window. 6.
User's Guide Printing 5. Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet, the Layout Direction (page order), and Border. 6. Set the other items as necessary. 7. Click Print. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 25 Printing to Fit the Paper Size You can print to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer. Printing to Fit the Paper Size - Windows Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing. 1.
User's Guide Printing Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 24 Printing to Fit the Paper Size - Mac OS X 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select the size of the paper you set in the application as the Paper Size setting. 5. Select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. 6. Select Scale to fit paper size. 7.
User's Guide Printing 4. Select Job Arranger Lite on the Main tab. 5. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 6. Click Print. The Job Arranger Lite window is displayed and the print job is added to the Print Project. 7. With the Job Arranger Lite window opened, open the file that you want to combine with the current file, and then repeat steps 3 to 6. Note: If you close the Job Arranger Lite window, the unsaved Print Project is deleted. To print later, select Save from the File menu. 8.
User's Guide Printing 7. Click Print. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 24 Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks Here is an example of how to make a poster when 2x2 Poster is selected, and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides.
User's Guide Printing 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks. 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks). 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together.
User's Guide Printing 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks. 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing Using Advanced Features This section introduces a variety of additional layout and printing features available on the printer driver. Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 69 & “Mac OS X Printer Driver” on page 73 Adding a Printing Preset to Print Easily If you create your own preset of frequently used print settings on the printer driver, you can print easily by selecting the preset from the list.
User's Guide Printing Windows To add your own preset, set items such as the Document Size and Paper Type on the Main or More Options tab, and then click Add/Remove Presets in Printing Presets. Note: To delete an added preset, click Add/Remove Presets, select the preset name you want to delete from the list, and then delete it. Mac OS X Access the printer driver window.
User's Guide Printing Mac OS X Access the printer driver window. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu, and then select EPSON Color Controls. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu, and then select one of the available options. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and make the appropriate settings. Printing a Watermark (for Windows Only) You can print a watermark such as "Confidential" on your printouts. You can also add your own watermark.
User's Guide Printing Printing from Smart Devices Using Epson iPrint Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to print photos, documents, and Web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. You can use either local print, printing from a smart device that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer, or remote print, printing from a remote location over the Internet. To use remote print, register your printer in the Epson Connect service.
User's Guide Printing B Displays information on how to setup the printer and a FAQ. C Displays the screen where you can select the printer and make printer settings. Once you have selected the printer, you do not need to select it again from the next time. D Select what you want to print such as photos, documents, and web pages. E Displays the screen to make print settings such as paper size and paper type. F Displays photos and documents you selected. G Starts printing.
User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing - Mac OS X 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. Select the job you want to cancel. 3. Cancel the job. ❏ Mac OS X v10.8.x to Mac OS X v10.9.x Click next to the progress meter. ❏ Mac OS X v10.6.x to v10.7.x Click Delete.
User's Guide Copying Copying Copying Basics You can copy on A4-size plain paper at the same magnification. Margins with a width of 3 mm appear around the edges of the paper regardless of whether or not the original has margins around the edges of the paper. When copying originals smaller than A4-size, margins will be wider than 3 mm depending on the position where you place the original. 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Place the originals. 3. Press the or button.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning Scanning from the Control Panel You can save the scanned image in PDF format to a computer which is connected to the printer with a USB cable. c Important: Make sure you have installed EPSON Scan and Epson Event Manager on your computer before using this feature. 1. Place the originals. 2. Press the button and the button simultaneously.
User's Guide Scanning 3. Select Home Mode from the Mode list. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Document Type: Select the type of the original you want to scan. ❏ Image Type: Select the color type of the image you want to scan. Although this is automatically selected by the Document Type setting, you can change the setting. ❏ Destination: Select the resolution of the image you want to scan. If you select Other, you can set Resolution and Target Size (output image size).
User's Guide Scanning 5. Click Preview. Note: ❏ Depending on the photos and the scanning conditions, the scan results may not be as intended. Clear Thumbnail, and only place one photo. ❏ When placing multiple photos, place them at least 20 mm (0.8 inch) apart. Also, the edge area of the scanner glass is not scanned. 6. Adjust the quality or brightness of the image as necessary. Note: Depending on the originals, the scan results may not be as intended. 7. Click Scan. 8.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning Using Advanced Features Scanning by Detecting the Original Automatically (Full Auto Mode) You can start scanning by simply placing the original and clicking Scan. Select Full Auto Mode from the Mode list in EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning at Specified Sizes (Office Mode) You can scan originals at the specified size without previewing the image. Select Office Mode from the Mode list in EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning by Adjusting the Image Quality (Professional Mode) You can scan images while adjusting the quality and color. This mode is recommended for advanced users. Select Professional Mode from the Mode list in EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning from Smart Devices Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to scan photos and documents from a smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer. You can save the scanned data on a smart device or to Cloud services, send it by email, or print it. You can install Epson iPrint on your smart device from the following URL or QR code. http://ipr.
User's Guide Scanning H Displays the screen where you can save scanned data to a smart device or Cloud services. I Displays the screen where you can send scanned data by email. J Displays the screen where you can print scanned data.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Levels You can check the approximate ink levels from the computer. Checking the Ink Levels - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges * Product BK (Black) C (Cyan) M (Magenta) Y (Yellow) XP-225 176 176 176 176 177* 177* 177* 177* "177" indicates a large cartridge. Note: ❏ Not all cartridges are available in all regions. ❏ For information on Epson's ink cartridge yields, visit the following website. http://www.epson.eu/pageyield Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions Read the following instructions before replacing ink cartridges.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable. ❏ Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. ❏ Install all ink cartridges; otherwise you cannot print. ❏ Do not replace ink cartridges with the power off. Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge. The yields quoted for you do not include this reserve. ❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials, this does not affect printer function or performance.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ If the B light flashes Press the y button for six seconds until the print head moves. The ink cartridge that is running low moves to the icon. If there are more ink cartridges running low, the cartridge moves to the icon every time you press the y button. ❏ If the B light is off Press the y button for six seconds until the print head moves. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Proceed to step 4.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 4. When replacing the black ink cartridge, gently shake the new black ink cartridge four or five times and then remove it from its package. When replacing other color cartridges, remove the new color cartridges from their package without shaking. 5. Remove only the yellow tape. c Important: ❏ Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 6. Squeeze the tab on the ink cartridge and pull it straight up. If you cannot remove the ink cartridge, pull it firmly. 7. Insert the new ink cartridge, and then press it down firmly. 8. Close the scanner unit. 9. Press the y button. Ink charging starts.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges c Important: After installing the ink cartridge, the power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. Charging takes approximately two minutes. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print. Note: ❏ If the B light does not turn off, try removing and reinserting the ink cartridge. ❏ Put used ink cartridges in a plastic bag and dispose of them according to your local laws and regulations.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3. Clear Borderless on the Main tab. 4. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 5. Select Grayscale. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. 8. Click Print in Black in the window displayed. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 24 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS X Note: To use this feature through a network, connect with Bonjour. 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. Cancel the job.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only) When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to create black. You can continue printing while preparing a replacement black ink cartridge. This feature is only available when you select the following settings in the printer driver.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality Improving Print and Scan Quality Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colors appear. When print quality has declined, use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are clogged, clean the print head. c Important: Do not open the scanner unit or turn off the printer during head cleaning.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality ❏ There are broken lines or missing segments: The print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step. Note: The test pattern may vary by model. 5. Hold the y button down for three seconds until the power light starts flashing. Print head cleaning starts. 6. When the power light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head. Aligning the Print Head - Windows 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality 2. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 3. Start copying without placing the original. Note: Repeat this procedure until the paper is not smeared with ink. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Copying Basics” on page 44 Cleaning the Scanner Glass When the copies or scanned images are smeared or scuffed, clean the scanner glass. c Important: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Applications and Network Service Information Epson Connect Service Using Epson Connect, you can print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. The following features are available for your printer. Email Print Epson iPrint remote print ✓ Scan to Cloud ✓ Remote Print Driver ✓ – See the Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 2. Launch a Web browser from a computer or smart device, and then enter the printer's IP address. Format: IPv4: http://the printer's IP address/ IPv6: http://[the printer's IP address]/ Examples: IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/ IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information & “Using Epson iPrint” on page 41 Running Web Config on Windows 1.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Note: You can change the language of the printer driver. Select the language you want to use from the Language setting on the Maintenance tab. Accessing the printer driver from applications To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access from that application. Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu. Select your printer, and then click Preferences or Properties. Note: Operations differ depending on the application.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information You can also make settings for printing both sides of the paper or printing multiple pages on one sheet.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information More Options Tab You can select additional layout and printing options such as changing the size of a printout or making color corrections.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Maintenance Tab You can check the approximate ink levels and error information, and also maintain your printer, such as nozzle check or print head cleaning. Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab. 3. Make the appropriate settings, and then click OK.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Accessing the printer driver from applications Select Print from the File menu. If necessary, click Show Details (or d) to expand the print window. Note: Operations differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. Starting the utility Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.x or later, if Print Settings menu is not displayed, Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, Select System Preferences from the and then add the printer again. See the following to add a printer. http://support.epson.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information ❏ High Speed Printing: Prints when the print head moves in both directions. The print speed is faster, but the quality may decline. ❏ Remove white borders: Removes unnecessary margins during borderless printing. ❏ Warning Notifications: Allows the printer driver to display warning notifications. ❏ Establish bidirectional communication: Usually, this should be set to On.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Starting on Mac OS X Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Event Manager. Related Information & “Scanning from the Control Panel” on page 45 Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print is an application that allows you to easily print photos with various layouts. You can preview the photo image and adjust the images or position. You can also print photos with a frame. See the application's help for details.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Starting on Mac OS X Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Easy Photo Scan. EPSON Software Updater EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated software on the internet and installs it. You can also update the printer's firmware and manual. Starting on Windows ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Except for Windows 8.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 6. Uninstall the applications: ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista Click Uninstall/Change or Uninstall. ❏ Windows XP Click Change/Remove or Remove. Note: If the User Account Control window is displayed, click Continue. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS X 1. Download the Uninstaller using EPSON Software Updater.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 1. Quit all running applications. 2. When installing the printer driver or EPSON Scan, disconnect the printer and the computer temporarily. Note: Do not connect the printer and the computer until you are instructed to do so. 3. Install the applications by following the instructions on the website below. http://support.epson.
User's Guide Solving Problems Solving Problems Checking the Printer Status Checking the Error Indicators on the Printer When an error occurs, the light turns on or flashes. Details of the error are displayed on the computer screen. : On : Flashing slowly : Flashing Fast Light Situation Solutions No paper is loaded or more than one sheet has been fed at a time. Load paper and press the or button. A paper jam has occurred. Remove the paper and press the button.
User's Guide Solving Problems Light Situation Solutions A printer error has occurred. Open the scanner unit and remove any paper or protective material inside the printer. Turn the power off and on again. A Wi-Fi connection error has occurred. Press the button to clear the error and try again. See the Network Guide for more details. The printer has started in recovery mode because the firmware update failed. Follow the steps below to try to update the firmware again. 1.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 69 Checking Printer Status - Mac OS X 1. Select System Preferences from the then select the printer. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and 2. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. 3. Click EPSON Status Monitor. Removing Jammed Paper Check the error displayed on the control panel and follow the instructions to remove the jammed paper including any torn pieces.
User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Output Tray Remove the jammed paper. Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer ! Caution: ❏ Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit. Otherwise you may be injured. ❏ Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. If the printer starts operating, it could cause an injury. Be careful not to touch the protruding parts to avoid injury. 1.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. c Important: Do not touch the white flat cable or translucent part inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 3. Close the scanner unit.
User's Guide Solving Problems Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following if the paper jams, paper is fed at a slant, several sheets of paper are fed at a time, no paper is fed, or paper is ejected. ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions. ❏ Use paper supported by this printer. ❏ Follow the paper handling precautions. ❏ Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Install the printer driver. ❏ To print photos easily, install Epson Easy Photo Printt. ❏ Connect the interface cable securely to the printer and the computer. ❏ If you are using a USB hub, try to connect the printer directly to the computer. ❏ If you are using the printer over a network, make sure the printer is connected to the network. You can check the status by checking the indicators on the control panel or by printing the network status sheet.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When printing images or photos, print using high-resolution data. Images on websites are often low resolution although they look good enough on the display, and so print quality may decline. ❏ Select the appropriate paper type setting in the printer driver for the type of paper loaded in the printer. ❏ Print using a high quality setting in the printer driver.
User's Guide Solving Problems Copy Quality Is Poor Check the following if uneven colors, smears, dots, or straight lines appear in the copied image. ❏ Load and eject paper without printing to clean the paper path. ❏ Clean the scanner glass and the document cover. ❏ Do not press too hard on the original or the document cover when you are placing the originals on the scanner glass. Uneven colors, smears, or dots may appear when the original or the document cover are pressed too hard.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ During borderless printing, the image is slightly enlarged and the protruding area is cropped. Adjust the amount of enlargement. ❏ Windows Click Settings of the Borderless on the printer driver's Main tab and select the amount of enlargement. ❏ Mac OS X Select the Print Settings menu on the printer driver and select the amount of enlargement on the Expansion setting.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Windows Clear Mirror Image on the printer driver's More Options tab. ❏ Mac OS X Clear Mirror Image from the printer driver's Print Settings menu. The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When using the printer on a network, make sure the printer is connected to the network properly. You can check the connection status from the network icon on the printer window and by printing a network status sheet. If the printer is not connected to the network, see the Network Guide. ❏ Make sure you select the correct printer (scanner) if a scanner list is displayed when you start EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Do not press too hard on the original or the document cover when you are placing the originals on the scanner glass. Uneven colors, smears, or dots may appear when the original or the document cover are pressed too hard. ❏ Remove dust from the original. ❏ Scan at a higher resolution. ❏ Adjust the image in EPSON Scan, and then scan. See the EPSON Scan help for details.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Clean the scanner glass and the document cover. If there is dust or stains on the glass, the scanning area may extend to include the dust or stains, resulting in the wrong scanning position or small images. ❏ When you place multiple originals on the scanner glass to scan them separately, but they are scanned onto a single file, place the originals at least 20 mm (0.8 inch) apart. If the problem continues, place one original at a time.
User's Guide Solving Problems Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF ❏ When scanning large volumes, we recommend scanning in grayscale. ❏ Increase the free space on the computer's hard disk. Scanning may stop if there is not enough free space. ❏ Try scanning at a lower resolution. Scanning stops if the total data size reaches the limit.
User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 128 row Color ink nozzles: 42 rows for each color Weight of Paper Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2(17 to 24lb) Envelopes Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Printable Area Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. Single sheets (normal printing) A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 40.0 mm (1.60 in.) C 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) A 43.0 mm (1.72 in.
User's Guide Appendix Envelopes A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) C 18.0 mm (0.71 in.) D 40.0 mm (1.60 in.) Scanner Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Photoelectric Device CIS Maximum Document Size 216 × 297 mm (8.5 × 11.7 in.
User's Guide Appendix *1 Not supported for IEEE 802.11n. *2 Complies with WPA2 standards with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal. Security Protocol SSL/TLS HTTPS Client Dimensions Dimensions Storage ❏ Width: 390 mm (15.4 in.) ❏ Depth: 300 mm (11.8 in.) ❏ Height: 145 mm (5.7 in.) Printing ❏ Width: 390 mm (15.4 in.) ❏ Depth: 504 mm (19.8 in.) ❏ Height: 279 mm (11.0 in.) Weight* * Approx. 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) Without the ink cartridges and the power cord.
User's Guide Appendix Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph. Temperature: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage Temperature: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)* Humidity: 5 to 85% RH (without condensation) * You can store for one month at 40°C (104°F). Environmental Specifications for Ink Cartridges Storage Temperature -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F)* Freezing Temperature -16 °C (3.
User's Guide Appendix EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B This equipment contains the following wireless module. Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
User's Guide Appendix Epson hereby declares that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of AS/NZS4268: C462Q Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the products. Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions to ensure the responsible and legal use of the printer.
User's Guide Appendix Saving Power - Mac OS X 1. Select System Preferences from the then select the printer. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and 2. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. 3. Click Printer Settings. 4. Select the time period before the printer enters sleep mode as the Sleep Timer setting, and click Apply. To make the printer turn off automatically, select the time period as the Power Off Timer setting, and click Apply.
User's Guide Appendix 6. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape. 7. Close the scanner unit. 8. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below. 9. Pack the printer in its box, using the protective materials.
User's Guide Appendix When you use the printer again, make sure you remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder. If print quality has declined the next time you print, clean and align the print head. Related Information & “Part Names and Functions” on page 12 & “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Printer Buttons” on page 64 & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 66 Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below.
User's Guide Appendix Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support. Help for Users in Taiwan Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web http://www.epson.com.tw Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available.
User's Guide Appendix Help for Users in Australia Epson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service. In addition to your product manuals, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Access the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf! The site provides a download area for drivers, Epson contact points, new product information and technical support (email).
User's Guide Appendix ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏ Latest versions of Epson product drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.
