User's Guide NPD5233-00 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 Print. . 40 Printing from Smart Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using Epson iPrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Canceling Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Canceling Printing - Printer Button. . . . . . . . . . .43 Canceling Printing - Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Canceling Printing - Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Aligning the Print Head - Windows. . . . . . . . . . .66 Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . 66 Cleaning the Paper Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Cleaning the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Saving Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Saving Power - Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Saving Power - Mac OS X. . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Other Scanning Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Cannot Scan in Full Auto Mode in EPSON Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Thumbnail Preview Does Not Work Properly. . . 97 Scanning Is Too Slow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/ Multi-TIFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Other Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide About This Manual About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, see the help included in the various Epson software applications. ❏ Start Here (paper manual) Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the software, using the printer, solving problems, and so on. ❏ User's Guide (digital manual) This manual.
User's Guide About This Manual Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the EPSON Scan (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 8.1 or Mac OS X v10.10.x. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation. ❏ Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight differences depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
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 to connect with a computer.
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 connected 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. Hold down the and buttons simultaneously for three seconds to start PIN Code Setup (WPS). See the Network Guide for more details. Turn the printer on while holding down the button to restore the default network settings.
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 106 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.
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 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Presets: 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. Note: ❏ If the above setting menus are not displayed, close the print window, select Page Setup from the File menu, and then make settings.
User's Guide Printing 7. Click Print. Related Information & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 17 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Guide to Mac OS X Printer Driver” on page 75 & “List of Paper Types” on page 18 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.
User's Guide Printing 7. Click Print. When the first side has finished printing, a pop-up window is displayed on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Related Information & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 17 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 24 Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper.
User's Guide Printing & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 24 Printing Several Pages on One Sheet - Mac OS X 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the print dialog. 4. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 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.
User's Guide Printing 4. Make the following settings on the More Options tab. ❏ Document Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. ❏ Output Paper: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. Fit to Page is selected automatically. Note: If you want to print a reduced image at the center of the page, select Center. 5. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 6. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing Printing Multiple Files Together (for Windows Only) Job Arranger Lite allows you to combine several files created by different applications and print them as a single print job. You can specify the print settings for combined files, such as layout, print order, and orientation. Note: To open a Print Project saved in Job Arranger Lite, click Job Arranger Lite on the printer driver's Maintenance tab. Next, select Open from the File menu to select the file.
User's Guide Printing Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to Create a Poster (for Windows Only) This feature allows you to print one image on multiple sheets of paper. You can create a larger poster by taping them together. 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 2x1 Poster, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, or 4x4 Poster from Multi-Page on the Main tab. 5.
User's Guide Printing 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. 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.
User's Guide Printing 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. 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).
User's Guide Printing 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together. 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.
User's Guide Printing 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 71 & “Mac OS X Printer Driver” on page 74 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 print dialog. To add your own preset, set items such as the Paper Size and Media Type, and then save the current settings as the preset in the Presets setting.
User's Guide Printing Mac OS X Access the print dialog. 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 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 The following screens are subject to change without notice. A Home screen displayed when the application is started. 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.
User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing - Printer Button Press the y button to cancel the print job in progress. Canceling Printing - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Select the Maintenance tab. 3. Click Print Queue. 4. Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel. Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 71 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.
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.
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. 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 Note: Office Mode is not available for Japanese operating systems.
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. Related Information & “Epson Connect Service” on page 69 Installing Epson iPrint You can install Epson iPrint on your smart device from the following URL or QR code.
User's Guide Scanning A Home screen displayed when the application is started. 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 Displays the scanning screen. E Displays the screen where you can make scan settings such as resolution. F Displays scanned images. G Starts scanning.
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 Ink Levels on the Main tab. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, the ink levels are not displayed. Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Note: ❏ Not all cartridges are available in all regions. ❏ For users in Europe, visit the following website for information on Epson's ink cartridge yields. http://www.epson.eu/pageyield For Australia and New Zealand * BK (Black) C (Cyan) M (Magenta) Y (Yellow) 29 29 29 29 29XL* 29XL* 29XL* 29XL* "XL" indicates a large cartridge. Note: Not all cartridges are available in all regions.
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 2. Operate the printer's buttons to move the print head. ❏ If the B light is on (one or more ink cartridges are expended) Press the y button. The expended ink cartridge moves to the cartridges, the cartridge moves to the icon. If there are more expended ink icon every time you press the y button. ❏ If the B light flashes (one or more ink cartridges are running low) Press the y button for six seconds until the print head moves.
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. c Important: Do not shake cartridges after opening the package, as they may leak. 5. Remove only the yellow tape.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges c Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 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.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 8. Close the scanner unit. 9. Next, press the y button. Ink charging starts. 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.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions. 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.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 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. 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.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges & “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 25 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 Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer 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 Maintaining the Printer ❏ 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 Maintaining the Printer 4. Click Nozzle Check. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 Maintaining the Printer c Important: Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer. The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint. 1. Make sure there is no dust or stains on the scanner glass and the document cover. 2. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 3. Start copying without placing an original on the scanner glass. The paper is ejected from the printer. 4. Repeat this procedure until the paper is not smeared with ink.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Saving Power The printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if no operations are performed for a set period. You can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase will affect the printer's energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any change. Saving Power - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Printer and Option Information on the Maintenance tab. 3.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Network Service and Software Information This section introduces the network services and software products available for your printer from the Epson website or the supplied CD. Epson Connect Service By using Epson Connect service available on the Internet, you can print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. The features available on the Internet are as follows.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Running Web Config on a Web Browser 1. Check the printer's IP address. Press the 2. button to print the network status sheet, and then check the printer's IP address. 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.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Windows Printer Driver The printer driver controls the printer according to the print commands from an application. Making settings on the printer driver provides the best printing results. You can also check the status of the printer or keep it in top operating condition using the printer driver utility. 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.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information You can also make settings for printing both sides of the paper or printing multiple pages on one sheet.
User's Guide Network Service and Software 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 Network Service and Software Information Maintenance Tab You can run maintenance features such as nozzle check and print head cleaning, and by starting EPSON Status Monitor 3, you can check printer status and error information. 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 Network Service and Software Information Accessing the printer driver from applications Click Page Setup or Print on the File menu of your application. If necessary, click Show Details (or d) to expand the print window. Note: Depending on the application being used, Page Setup may not be displayed in the File menu, and the operations for displaying the print screen may differ. See the application's help for details.
User's Guide Network Service and Software 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://epson.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information ❏ Permit temporary black printing: Prints only with black ink temporarily. ❏ High Speed Printing: Prints when the print head moves in both directions. The print speed is faster, but the quality may decline. ❏ Warning Notifications: Allows the printer driver to display warning notifications. ❏ Establish bidirectional communication: Usually, this should be set to On.
User's Guide Network Service and Software 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 Network Service and Software Information ❏ Except for Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Click the start button, and select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Easy Photo Scan. 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.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information ❏ Windows XP Click Add or Remove Programs. 5. Select the application you want to uninstall. 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.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Installing Applications Connect your computer to the network and install the latest version of applications from the website. Note: ❏ Log on to your computer as an administrator. Enter the administrator password if the computer prompts you. ❏ When reinstalling an application, you need to uninstall it first. 1. Quit all running applications. 2. When installing the printer driver or EPSON Scan, disconnect the printer and the computer temporarily.
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. If the error continues to occur after turning the power off and on again, contact Epson support. A Wi-Fi connection error has occurred. Press the button to clear the error and try again. See the Network Guide for more details.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab. Note: ❏ You can also check the printer status by double-clicking the printer icon on the taskbar. If the printer icon is not added to the taskbar, click Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab, and then select Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar. ❏ 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 Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed Remove the jammed paper. 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems 1. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Close the scanner unit. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following points, and then take the appropriate actions to solve the problem. ❏ 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time ❏ Load one sheet of paper at a time. ❏ When several sheets of paper are fed at a time during manual 2-sided printing, remove any paper which is loaded in the printer before you reload the paper. No Paper Feeds ❏ 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ In Windows, click Print Queue on the printer driver's Maintenance tab, and then check the following. ❏ Check if there are any paused print jobs. Cancel printing if necessary. ❏ Make sure the printer is not offline or pending. If the printer is offline or pending, clear the offline or pending setting from the Printer menu. ❏ Make sure the printer is selected as the default printer from the Printer menu (there should be a check mark on the menu item).
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Dry the printouts completely before filing or displaying them. When drying the printouts, avoid direct sun light, do not use a dryer, and do not touch the printed side of paper. ❏ When printing images or photos, Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper rather than plain paper. Print on the printable side of the genuine Epson paper. ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 66 Copy Quality Is Poor Check the following if uneven colors, smears, dots, or straight lines appear in the copied image. ❏ Clean the paper path. ❏ Clean the scanner glass. ❏ 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 is pressed too hard.
User's Guide Solving Problems & “Printable Area” on page 99 Cannot Print Without Margins Make borderless setting in the print settings. If you select a paper type that does not support borderless printing, you cannot select Borderless. Select a paper type that supports borderless printing.
User's Guide Solving Problems The Printed Image Is Inverted Clear any mirror image settings in the printer driver or the application. ❏ Windows Clear Mirror Image on the printer driver's More Options tab. ❏ Mac OS X Clear Mirror Image from the print dialog'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 Printing Slows Down Dramatically During Continuous Printing Printing slows down to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged. However, you can continue printing. To return to normal printing speed, leave the printer idle for at least 30 minutes. Printing speed does not return to normal if the power is off. Cannot Start Scanning ❏ Connect the USB cable securely to the printer and the computer.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information & “Cannot Start Scanning” on page 94 & “Epson Event Manager” on page 77 Scanned Image Problems Scan Quality Is Poor ❏ Clean the scanner glass. ❏ 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 is pressed too hard. ❏ Remove dust from the original. ❏ Make the appropriate document type settings.
User's Guide Solving Problems Moire (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the Scanned Image ❏ Place the original at a slightly different angle. ❏ Select Descreening in any mode other than Full Auto Mode in EPSON Scan. ❏ Change the resolution setting. Scanning Area or Direction Is Not Correct ❏ When placing the originals on the scanner glass, align the corner of the original with the corner indicated by a symbol on the frame of the scanner glass.
User's Guide Solving Problems Other Scanning Problems Cannot Scan in Full Auto Mode in EPSON Scan ❏ You cannot scan to PDF/Multi-TIFF format continuously in Full Auto Mode. Scan in a mode other than Full Auto Mode. ❏ See the EPSON Scan help for other way of solving problems. Thumbnail Preview Does Not Work Properly See the EPSON Scan help. Scanning Is Too Slow Lower the resolution. Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF ❏ When scanning large volumes, we recommend scanning in grayscale.
User's Guide Solving Problems Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only) Add the application to the Windows Firewall allowed program in security settings on the Control Panel.
User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 128 Color ink nozzles: 42 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 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) C 40.0 mm (1.57 in.) D 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) A 43.
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 (1.57 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 Complies with either IEEE 802.11b/g/n or IEEE 802.11b/g depending on location of purchase. *2 Not supported for IEEE 802.11n. *3 Complies with WPA2 standards with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal. Security Protocol SSL/TLS HTTPS Server/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.
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 -30 to 40 °C (-22 to 104 °F)* Freezing Temperature -16 °C (3.
User's Guide Appendix EMC directive 2004/108/EC EN55022 Class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC EN300 328 EN301 489-1 EN301 489-17 EN60950-1 For European users We, Seiko Epson Corporation, hereby declare that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC: C462Q For use only in Ireland, UK, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal
User's Guide Appendix ❏ Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc. Note: Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Responsible use of copyrighted materials: Printers can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before copying published material.
User's Guide Appendix 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. 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.
User's Guide Appendix Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site. http://support.epson.net/ http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem, contact Epson support services for assistance.
User's Guide Appendix 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). Epson Helpdesk Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product.
