User's Guide NPD5451-00 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 2 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 Checking the Network Connection Status. . . . . . . . 26 Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Checking the Network Status from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Printing a Network Connection Report. . . . . . . . 26 Printing a Network Status Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Replacing or Adding New Access Points. . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Printing Basics - Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows only). . . . . . . .54 Printing Several Pages on One Sheet. . . . . . . . . . 55 Printing to Fit the Paper Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Printing Multiple Files Together (for Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to Create a Poster (for Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . 59 Printing Using Advanced Features. . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Mac OS X Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Guide to Mac OS X Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . .117 Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS X Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Epson Scan 2 (Scanner Driver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Epson Event Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Epson Easy Photo Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 E-Web Print (for Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Cannot Preview in Thumbnail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Text is Not Recognized Correctly when Saving as a Searchable PDF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 147 Other Scanning Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Scanning Is Too Slow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/ Multi-TIFF.
User's Guide About This Manual About This Manual Introduction of Manuals The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the 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 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or Mac OS X v10.11.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. ❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.
User's Guide Important Instructions Printer Advisories and Warnings Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. ❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in place. ❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 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.
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. Before printing, raise the stopper to prevent the ejected paper from falling off the tray.
User's Guide Printer Basics A Memory card slot Insert a memory card. B Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath. 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 You can change the angle of the control panel. To lower the control panel, squeeze the lever on the back of the panel as shown below. Buttons A Turns the printer on or off. Do not turn off while the power light is flashing (while the printer is operating or processing data). Unplug the power cord when the power light is off. B Displays the home screen. C Returns to the previous screen.
User's Guide Printer Basics Guide to the Home Screen The following icons and menus are displayed on the home screen. A Icons that show the network status are displayed. You can learn the meaning of the icons in the Help menu. Enter Help from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. Select Icon List using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. B Function icons and names are displayed as mode icons. Copy Enters Copy mode that allows you to copy a document.
User's Guide Printer Basics button on the keyboard, and then press the OK button to confirm. When you have finished entering characters, highlight Done, and then press the OK button. The displayed screen varies depending on the settings items. The following is the screen for entering the password for your Wi-Fi network. Icons Descriptions AB12 Changes letters to uppercase. ab12 Changes letters to lowercase. Symbol lr Displays symbols. Moves the cursor to the left or right.
User's Guide Network Settings Network Settings Network Connection Types Wi-Fi Connection Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the access point. This is the typical connection method for home or office networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the access point.
User's Guide Network Settings Note: Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection is a connection method designed to replace Ad Hoc mode. The printer can be connected by Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ Windows Select the connection type and then click Next. ❏ Mac OS X Select the connection type.
User's Guide Network Settings Follow the on-screen instructions. The necessary software is installed. Connecting to a Smart Device You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from the smart device that you want to connect to the printer. http://epson.
User's Guide Network Settings 4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, and then press the OK button. 5. Select the SSID for the access point from printer's control panel, and then press the OK button. Note: ❏ If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer's control panel, select Search Again to update the list. If it is still not displayed, select Other SSIDs, and then enter the SSID directly. ❏ If you do not know the SSID, check if it is written on the label of the access point.
User's Guide Network Settings 5. Hold down the [WPS] button on the access point until the security light flashes. If you do not know where the [WPS] button is, or there are no buttons on the access point, see the documentation provided with your access point for details. 6. Press the OK button on the printer's control panel. Follow the on-screen instruction hereafter. Note: If connection fails, restart the access point, move it closer to the printer, and try again.
User's Guide Network Settings Related Information & “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 26 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 132 Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings This method allows you to connect the printer directly to computer or smart devices without an access point. The printer acts as an access point.
User's Guide Network Settings 3. Select Manual Network Setup, and then press the OK button. 4. Enter the device name. You can enter the following characters. To fix the device name, move the cursor on the Done, and then press the OK button. ❏ Character limits: 2 to 15 (you must enter at least 2 characters) ❏ Usable characters: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, -. ❏ Characters you cannot use at the top: 0 to 9.
User's Guide Network Settings Checking the Network Connection Status Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon You can check the network connection status using the network icon on the printer's home screen. The icon changes depending on the connection type and strength of the radio wave. For more information, select Help > Icon List on the printer's control panel.
User's Guide Network Settings 4. Select Connection Check, and then press the OK button. The connection check starts. 5. Select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6. Press the x button to print the network connection report. If an error has occurred, check the network connection report, and then follow the printed solutions.
User's Guide Network Settings a. Error code Code Solution E-1 ❏ Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected to the printer, a hub, or other network devices. ❏ Make sure that the hub or other network devices are turned on. E-2 ❏ Make sure that the access point is turned on. E-3 ❏ Check that the computer or other devices are connected correctly to the access point. E-7 ❏ Place the printer close to the access point. Remove any obstacles between them.
User's Guide Network Settings Code Solution E-9 Check the following. ❏ Devices are turned on. ❏ You can access the Internet and other computers or network devices on the same network from the devices you want to connect to the printer. If it still does not work after checking the above, reset the network settings using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup E-10 Check the following. ❏ Other devices on the network are turned on.
User's Guide Network Settings Code Solution E-13 Check the following. ❏ Network devices such as an access point, hub, and router are turned on. ❏ The TCP/IP Setup for network devices has not been set up manually. (If the printer's TCP/IP Setup is set automatically while the TCP/IP Setup for other network devices is performed manually, the printer's network may differ from the network for other devices.) If it still does not work after checking the above, try the following.
User's Guide Network Settings 6. Press the x button. The network status sheet is printed. Replacing or Adding New Access Points If the SSID changes due to the replacement of an access point, or an access point is added and a new network environment is established, re-set the Wi-Fi settings. Related Information & “Changing the Connection Method to a Computer” on page 31 Changing the Connection Method to a Computer Using the installer and re-set up in a different connection method.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ Windows Select Change or re-set the connection method on the Select Software Installation screen, and then click Next. ❏ Mac OS X Select how you want to connect the printer to your computer.
User's Guide Network Settings Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel When Wi-Fi is disabled, the Wi-Fi connection is disconnected. 1. Select Setup on the home screen. 2. Select Network Settings. 3. Select Wi-Fi Setup. 4. Select Disable Wi-Fi. 5. Check the message, and then select Yes.
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. Genuine Epson Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) Manual 2Sided Printing Borderless Printing Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 80* ✓ – Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.), 10×15 cm (4×6 in.) 20 – ✓ Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.), 16:9 wide size (102×181 mm), 10×15 cm (4×6 in.
User's Guide Loading Paper *3 For manual 2-sided printing, you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed. Related Information & “Technical Support Web Site” on page 160 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. Check the paper size and paper type settings displayed on the control panel. To use the settings, select Confirm using the u or d button, press the OK button, and then go to step 7.
User's Guide Loading Paper Note: ❏ A message is displayed if the registered paper size and paper type settings differ from the print settings. ❏ The paper setting screen is not displayed if you have disabled Paper Configuration in the following menus. In this situation, you cannot print using AirPrint. Setup > Printer Setup > Paper Source Settings > Paper Configuration 6. On the paper size setting screen, select the paper size using the u or d button, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Placing Originals Placing Originals 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: A range of 1.5 mm from the edges of the scanner glass is not scanned. 4. Close the cover gently. 5. Remove the originals after scanning.
User's Guide Placing Originals How to Place Various Originals Placing Multiple Photos for Copying You can place multiple photos at a time to make separate copies. The photos should be larger than 30×40mm. Place the photos 5 mm away from the corner mark of the scanner glass, and leave 5 mm between photos. You can place photos of different sizes at the same time. Maximum size: 10×15 cm (4×6 in.
User's Guide Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Supported Memory Cards miniSD* miniSDHC* microSD* microSDHC* microSDXC* SD SDHC SDXC * Attach an adapter to fit the memory card slot. Otherwise, the card may get stuck. Related Information & “Supported Memory Card Specifications” on page 154 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1. Insert a memory card into the printer. The printer starts reading the data and the light flashes. When reading is complete, the light stops flashing and remains on.
User's Guide Inserting a Memory Card 2. When you have finished using the memory card, make sure the light is not flashing, and then remove the card. c Important: If you remove the memory card while the light is flashing, the data in the memory card may be lost. Note: If you access the memory card from a computer, you need to operate the computer to safely remove the removable device.
User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from the Control Panel Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Card 1. Load paper in the printer. c Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 2. Insert a memory card into the printer. c Important: Do not remove the memory card until you have finished printing. 3. Enter Print Photos from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 4.
User's Guide Printing & “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 42 & “Menu Options for Print Photos Mode” on page 49 Printing Lined Paper, Calendars, Original Writing Paper, and Original Greeting Cards You can easily print lined paper, calendars, original writing paper, and original greeting cards using the Personal Stationery menu. 1. Load paper in the printer. c Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 2.
User's Guide Printing & “Menu Options for Print Photos Mode” on page 49 Menu Options for Printing Lined Paper, Calendars, Original Writing Paper, and Original Greeting Cards Lined Papers Prints some types of lined paper, graph paper, or music paper. Writing Papers Prints some types of writing paper with a photo from the memory card set as the background. The photo is printed lightly so that it can be easily written on. Calendar Prints a weekly or monthly calender.
User's Guide Printing 3. Select Origami using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. 4. Select Origami Envelope using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. 5. Select the image you want to print on the envelopes using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. A screen indicating the print position of the image, and whether to print fold lines is displayed. 6.
User's Guide Printing 4. Set the number of copies using the – or + button, and then press the x button. 9 7 4 8 8 7 10 9 10 8 8 6 9 11 9 4 7 3 9 8 7 10 9 6 11 The following instruction sheet is printed. 1 4 11 160mm 8 115mm 10 91mm 6 181mm 11 7 5 6 6 6 3 5 5 5 10 8 5 4 8 5 2 1 11 6 10 6 8 2 11 7 6 5. Lay the instruction sheet on top of the envelope diagram, and then fold them together following the instructions on the instruction sheet. 6.
User's Guide Printing Printing from a Slideshow You can run a slideshow of the photos on your memory card, and then print photos from the slideshow. Enter More Functions from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. Select Slide Show using the u or d button, and then press the OK button to run the slideshow. Press the d button to pause the slideshow, and press it again to restart. To print the photo, press the OK button.
User's Guide Printing Display Options ❏ 1 photo with Info. Displays one photo on a screen. Information on settings, such as zoom, is also displayed. ❏ 1 photo Displays one photo on a screen. Information on settings, such as zoom, is not displayed. ❏ Thumbnail Displays nine photos on a screen. Print Settings ❏ Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded. ❏ Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded. ❏ Borderless To print without margins around the edges, select Borderless.
User's Guide Printing 1. Load paper in the printer. c Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 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. Make the following settings. ❏ Document Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. ❏ Borderless: Select to print with no margins around the image.
User's Guide Printing 7. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 8. Click Print. Related Information & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 35 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 36 & “Guide to Windows Printer Driver” on page 114 & “List of Paper Types” on page 36 Printing Basics - Mac OS X Note: Explanations in the section use TextEdit as an example. Operations and screens differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. 1.
User's Guide Printing ❏ 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. ❏ When printing on envelopes, select landscape orientation. 5.
User's Guide Printing 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. Select the amount of enlargement. ❏ Grayscale: Select to print in black or shades of gray. 7. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. Note: To print as a booklet, select Booklet. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. When the first side has finished printing, a pop-up window is displayed on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions.
User's Guide Printing 7. Click Print. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 36 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 50 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 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 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.
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. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select Job Arranger Lite on the Main tab. 5. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 6.
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 113 & “Mac OS X Printer Driver” on page 116 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 Using AirPrint AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X. Note: If you disabled paper configuration messages on your product control panel, you cannot use AirPrint. See the link below to enable the messages, if necessary. 1. Load paper in your product. 2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below. http://epson.sn 3.
User's Guide Printing 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 113 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 or later Click next to the progress meter. ❏ Mac OS X v10.6.8 to v10.7.
User's Guide Copying Copying Copying Basics 1. Load paper in the printer. c Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 2. Place the originals. 3. Enter Copy from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 4. Set the number of copies using the – or + button. 5. Select color copy or monochrome copy using the l or r button. 6. Select Print Settings using the d button, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Copying B&W Copies the original in black and white (monochrome). Density Increase the level of density by pressing the r button when the copying results are faint. Decrease the level of density by pressing the l button when ink smears. Layout ❏ With Border Copies with margins around the edges. ❏ Borderless Copies without margins around the edges. The image is enlarged a little to remove margins from the edges of the paper.
User's Guide Copying Specifies the magnification used to enlarge or reduce the original within a range of 25 to 400%. Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded. Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded. Quality Select the print quality. Draft provides faster printing, but the printouts may be faint. Best provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower. For users in Western Europe, the draft mode is not available. Copying Photos You can copy multiple photos at the same time.
User's Guide Copying Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 36 & “Placing Multiple Photos for Copying” on page 41 & “Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos” on page 75 Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos Color Restoration Restores the color of faded photos. Display Options ❏ 1 photo with Info. Displays one photo on a screen. Information on settings, such as zoom, is also displayed. ❏ 1 photo Displays one photo on a screen.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning Scanning Using the Control Panel Scanning to a Memory Card You can save the scanned image to a memory card. 1. Place the originals. 2. Insert a memory card into the printer. 3. Enter Scan from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 4. Select Scan to Memory Card using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 5. Check settings such as the save format, and change them if necessary.
User's Guide Scanning 6. Check settings such as the save format, and change them if necessary. Select the setting items using the u or d button and change settings using the l or r button. 7. Press the x button. Note: The color, size, and border of the scanned image will not be exactly the same as the original. Related Information & “Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 40 & “Menu Options for Scanning” on page 80 Scanning to a Computer You can save the scanned image to a computer.
User's Guide Scanning & “Epson Event Manager” on page 119 Scanning to a Computer (WSD) Note: ❏ This feature is only available for computers running English version of Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/ Windows Vista. ❏ If you are using Windows 7/Windows Vista, you need to setup your computer in advance using this feature. 1. Place the originals. 2. Enter Scan from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 3.
User's Guide Scanning Click Uninstall and start again if the Uninstall screen is displayed. Note: The printer name you set on the network and model name (EPSON XXXXXX (XX-XXXX)) are displayed on the network screen. You can check the printer's name set on the network from the printer's control panel or by printing a network status sheet. 4. Click Your device is ready to use. 5. Check the message, and then click Close. 6. Open the Devices and Printers screen.
User's Guide Scanning ❏ Windows Vista Click start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. 7. Check that an icon with the printer's name on the network is displayed. Select the printer name when using with WSD. Related Information & “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 30 Menu Options for Scanning The following options are available on the Scan to Memory Card menu and Scan to Cloud menu. Format Select the format in which to save the scanned image.
User's Guide Scanning Related Information & “Epson Scan 2 (Scanner Driver)” on page 119 Scanning Documents (Document Mode) Using Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, you can scan originals using detailed settings that are suitable for text documents. 1. Place the originals. 2. Start Epson Scan 2. 3. Select Document Mode from the Mode list. 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed.
User's Guide Scanning 5. Make other scan settings if necessary. ❏ You can preview the scanned image by clicking the Preview button. The preview window opens, and the previewed image is displayed. ❏ On the Advanced Settings tab, you can make detailed image adjustment settings that are suitable for text documents, such as the following. ❏ Unsharp Mask: You can enhance and sharpen the outlines of the image.
User's Guide Scanning ❏ Folder: Select the save folder for the scanned image from the list. You can select another folder or create a new folder by selecting Select from the list. 7. Click Scan. Related Information & “Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 40 Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode) Using Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2, you can scan originals with wide variety of image adjustment features that are suitable for photos or pictures. 1. Place the originals.
User's Guide Scanning ❏ Image Type: Select the color for saving the scanned image. ❏ Resolution: Select the resolution. Note: The Document Source setting is fixed as Scanner Glass, and the Document Type setting is fixed as Reflective. (Reflective means originals which are not transparent, for example ordinary papers or photos.) You cannot change these settings. 5. Click Preview. The preview window opens, and the previewed images are displayed as thumbnails.
User's Guide Scanning 6. Confirm the preview, and make image adjustment settings on the Advanced Settings tab if necessary. You can adjust the scanned image using detailed settings that are suitable for photos or pictures, such as the following. ❏ Brightness: You can adjust the brightness for the scanned image. ❏ Contrast: You can adjust the contrast for the scanned image. ❏ Saturation: You can adjust the saturation (color vividness) for the scanned image.
User's Guide Scanning 7. Set the file saving settings. ❏ Image Format: Select the save format from the list. You can make detailed settings for each save format except BITMAP and PNG. Select Options from the list after selecting the save format. ❏ File Name: Confirm the save file name displayed. You can change settings for the file name by selecting Settings from the list. ❏ Folder: Select the save folder for the scanned image from the list.
User's Guide Scanning Installing Epson iPrint You can install Epson iPrint on your smart device from the following URL or QR code. http://ipr.to/a Scanning Using Epson iPrint Start Epson iPrint from your smart device and select the item you want to use from the home screen. 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.
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 control panel or the computer. Checking the Ink Levels - Control Panel 1. Enter Setup from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Ink Levels using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. Checking the Ink Levels - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Ink Levels on the Main tab.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Icon BK: Black C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow Strawberry 29 29 29 29 29XL* 29XL* 29XL* 29XL* * "XL" indicates a large cartridge. For Australia * BK: Black C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow 29 29 29 29 29XL* 29XL* 29XL* 29XL* "XL" indicates a large cartridge. For Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan BK: Black C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow 364 364 364 364 Note: ❏ Not all cartridges are available in all regions.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the printer. The cartridge is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible. ❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ Do not replace ink cartridges with the power off. Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer. ❏ Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print. ❏ Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed or do not turn off the printer during cartridge replacement.Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles will dry out and you may not be able to print.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Note: ❏ You can continue printing even after the printer indicates that the ink is low. However, prepare new ink cartridges as soon as possible. ❏ If you replace the ink cartridges while copying, the originals may move out of place. Press the y button to cancel and replace the originals. 1. Do one of the following. ❏ When prompted to replace ink cartridges Check which ink cartridge needs to be replaced, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 3. Remove only the yellow tape. c Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 4. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 5. Squeeze the tab on the ink cartridge and pull it straight up. If you cannot remove the ink cartridge, pull it firmly. 6. Insert the new ink cartridge, and then press it down firmly. 7. Close the scanner unit. 8. Press the x button. Ink charging starts. c Important: Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled (for Windows only) Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible. 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.
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 36 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 50 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 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 Note: The test pattern may vary by model. 7. Select Head Cleaning using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head. 9. When cleaning is finished, select Nozzle Check using the u or d button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Enter Setup from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Maintenance using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. 4. Select Print Head Alignment using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the alignment pattern. 6.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Select System Preferences from the then select the printer. 3. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. 4. Click Print Head Alignment. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 36 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. These chemicals can damage the printer. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the surface of the scanner glass.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 4. Select the setting using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. Saving Power - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Printer and Option Information on the Maintenance tab. 3. Select the time period before the printer enters sleep mode as the Sleep Timer setting, and click Send. To make the printer turn off automatically, select the time period as the Power Off Timer setting, and click Send. 4. Click OK.
User's Guide Menu Options for Setup Mode Menu Options for Setup Mode By selecting Setup on the home screen from the control panel, you can make printer settings or perform printer maintenance. Menu Options for Ink Levels Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Setup > Ink Levels Displays the approximate levels of the ink cartridges. When an ! icon is displayed, the ink cartridge is running low. When a X mark is displayed, the ink cartridge is expended.
User's Guide Menu Options for Setup Mode Menu Options for Printer Setup Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Setup > Printer Setup Paper Source Settings ❏ Paper Setup Select the paper size and paper type you loaded in the paper source. ❏ Paper Setting Alert Alerts you when the paper settings of a print job differ from the settings stored in the printer. ❏ Paper Configuration Automatically displays the paper settings screen when paper is loaded.
User's Guide Menu Options for Setup Mode Displays or prints the network settings and connection status. Wi-Fi Setup ❏ Wi-Fi Setup Wizard Select a SSID, enter a password, and then connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. ❏ Push Button Setup (WPS) Connects the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network by pressing a WPS push button on a wireless router.
User's Guide Menu Options for Setup Mode Email Address Check the printer's email address that is registered to the Epson Connect services. Register/Delete Register or delete the printer to or from the Epson Connect services. Suspend/Resume Select whether to suspend or resume Epson Connect services. For registration and usage guides, see the following portal website. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.
User's Guide Menu Options for Setup Mode Related Information & “Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer” on page 159 Menu Options for Firmware Update Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Setup > Firmware Update Update Checks if the latest version of the firmware has been uploaded to the network server. If an update is available, you can select whether or not to start updating. Current Version Displays the current firmware version of your printer.
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. Select Setup > Network Settings > Network Status from the home screen, and then check the printer's IP address. 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.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information 2. Click Options & Supplies> Show Printer Webpage. Windows Printer Driver The printer driver controls the printer according to the 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.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Starting the utility Access the printer driver window. Click the Maintenance tab. Guide to Windows Printer Driver Help is available in the printer driver for Windows. To view explanations of the setting items, right-click on each item, and then click Help. Main Tab You can make basic settings for printing, such as paper type or paper size. 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 Windows ❏ Windows 10 Click the start button, and then select All apps > Epson Software > Event Manager. ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager. Starting on Mac OS X Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Event Manager.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Note: Check for supported browsers and the latest version from the download site. Starting When you install E-Web Print, it is displayed in your browser. Click Print or Clip. Related Information & “Installing Applications” on page 123 Easy Photo Scan Easy Photo Scan is an application that allows you to scan photos and easily send the scanned image to a computer or cloud service. You can also easily adjust the scanned image.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs (or Programs) > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Note: You can also start EPSON Software Updater by clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop, and then selecting Software Update. Starting on Mac OS X Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information 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. Once you have downloaded the Uninstaller, you do not need to download it again each time you uninstall the application. 2. Press the P button to turn off the printer. 3.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information 3. Access to the following website, and then enter the product name. http://epson.sn 4. Go to Setup and then click Download. Click or double-click the downloaded file to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If you are using a Windows computer and you cannot download applications from the website, install them from the software disc that came with the printer.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information 4. Check the message displayed on the screen and press the OK button. The printer starts searching for available updates. 5. If a message is displayed on the LCD screen informing you that a firmware update is available, follow the onscreen instructions to start the update. c Important: ❏ Do not turn off or unplug the printer until the update is complete; otherwise, the printer may malfunction.
User's Guide Solving Problems Solving Problems Checking the Printer Status Checking Messages on the LCD Screen If an error message is displayed on the LCD screen, follow the on-screen instructions or the solutions below to solve the problem. Error Messages Solutions Printer error. Turn power off and on again. For details, see your documentation. If the error message still appears after turning the power off and on again, contact Epson support. Operation canceled. Error while saving.
User's Guide Solving Problems this is required will vary according to the number of pages you print, the type of material that you print and the number of cleaning cycles that the printer performs. The need for replacement of the pad does not mean that your printer has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The printer will advise you when the pad requires replacing and this can only be performed by an authorised Epson Service provider.
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. ❏ Make sure the paper size and paper type settings match the actual paper size and paper type loaded in the printer.
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 ❏ If you cannot print over a network, see the page that describes the network connection method from the computer. ❏ If you are printing a large data size image, the computer may run out of memory. Print the image at a lower resolution or a smaller size. ❏ 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When you are using multiple access points at the same time, you may not be able to use the printer from the computer or smart device depending on the settings of the access points. Connect the computer or smart device to the same access point as the printer. ❏ You may not be able to connect to the access point when the access point has multiple SSIDs and devices are connected to different SSIDs on the same access point.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Most access points have a privacy separator feature that blocks the communication from unauthorized devices. If you cannot connect to the network even if the devices and access point are connected to the same SSID, disable the privacy separator on the access point. See the manual provided with the access point for details.
User's Guide Solving Problems Mac OS X Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the computer screen. A list of SSIDs is displayed and the connected SSID is indicated with a check mark. Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print over a Network Connection ❏ When you have changed your access point or provider, try making network settings for the printer again. Connect the computer or smart device to the same SSID as the printer. ❏ Turn off the devices you want to connect to the network.
User's Guide Solving Problems & “Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings are No Problem” on page 132 Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print Using a USB Connection ❏ Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Right-click on the printer icon displayed on the computer, and then select Remove Device. Next, connect the USB cable to the computer and try a test print. If printing is possible, the setup is complete.
User's Guide Solving Problems Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear The print head nozzles may be clogged. Perform a nozzle check to check if the print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Related Information & “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 100 Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 cm ❏ Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer. ❏ Align the print head from a computer.
User's Guide Solving Problems Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment Align the print head. Related Information & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 101 Print Quality Does Not Improve Even After Aligning the Print Head During bidirectional (or high speed) printing, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and vertical lines may be misaligned. If print quality does not improve, disable the bidirectional (or high speed) setting. Disabling this setting may slow down printing speed.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline. ❏ Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package. ❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information & “Cleaning the Paper Path” on page 103 Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected Colors When printing from the Windows printer driver, the Epson auto photo adjustment setting is applied by default depending on the paper type. Try change the setting. On the More Options tab, select Custom in Color Correction, and then click Advanced. Change the Scene Correction setting from Auto Correct to any other option.
User's Guide Solving Problems The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect ❏ Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. ❏ 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. If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original slightly away from the corner.
User's Guide Solving Problems Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints 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. 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems Other Printing Problems Printing Is Too Slow ❏ Close any unnecessary applications. ❏ Lower the quality setting. High quality printing slows down the printing speed. ❏ Enable the bidirectional (or high speed) setting. When this setting is enabled, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and the printing speed increases. ❏ Windows Select High Speed on the printer driver's More Options tab.
User's Guide Solving Problems Cannot Start Scanning ❏ Connect the USB 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 scan at a high resolution over a network, a communication error may occur. Lower the resolution. ❏ Make sure you select the correct printer (scanner) if a scanner list is displayed when you start Epson Scan 2. ❏ Make sure that the correct printer (scanner) is selected on Epson Scan 2.
User's Guide Solving Problems Scanned Image Problems Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear when Scanning from the Scanner Glass ❏ Clean the scanner glass. ❏ Remove any trash or dirt that adheres to the original. ❏ Do not press with too much force on the original or the document cover. If you press with too much force, blurring, smudges, and spots may occur.
User's Guide Solving Problems Text is Blurred ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then Image Option > Text Enhancement. ❏ Select Document Mode as the Mode in Epson Scan 2. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode. ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, the black color area becomes larger.
User's Guide Solving Problems Cannot Preview in Thumbnail ❏ When placing multiple originals on the scanner glass, make sure there is a gap of at least 20 mm (0.79 in.) between the originals. ❏ Check that the original is placed straight. ❏ Depending on the original, previewing may not be performed in Thumbnail. In this situation, scan in Normal preview, and then create marquees manually.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. ❏ Mac OS X Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Epson Scan 2 Utility. 2. Select the Other tab. 3. Click Reset. Note: If initialization does not solve the problem, uninstall and re-install Epson Scan 2.
User's Guide Solving Problems Other Problems Slight Electric Shock when Touching the Printer If many peripherals are connected to the computer, you may feel a slight electric shock when touching the printer. Install a ground wire to the computer that is connected to the printer. Operation Sounds Are Loud If operations sounds are too loud, enable Quiet Mode. Enabling this feature may reduce printing speed.
User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 180 Color ink nozzles: 59 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 Printable Area for Single Sheets Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. Border printing A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) C 40.0 mm (1.57 in.) D 32.0 mm (1.
User's Guide Appendix 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 Functions Concurrent Connection Panel Operation Network Printing Supported Remarks Ethernet and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) - - Wi-Fi (Infrastructure) and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) ✓ - Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Setup Wizard ✓ - Push Button Setup (WPS) ✓ - PIN Code Setup ✓ - Wi-Fi Auto Connect ✓ - Wi-Fi Direct Setup ✓ - General Network Setup ✓ - Network Connection Check ✓ - Network Status ✓ - Network Status Sheet Printing ✓ - Disable Wi-Fi ✓ - Restore the Factor
User's Guide Appendix Functions Network Scanning Remarks Epson Scan 2 IPv4,IPv6 ✓ - Event Manager IPv4 ✓ - Epson Connect (Scan to Cloud) IPv4 ✓ - AirPrint (Scan) IPv4,IPv6 ✓ Mac OS X v10.9 or later - - ADF (AutoReversing) Fax Supported Send a fax IPv4 - - Receive a fax IPv4 - - AirPrint (Faxout) IPv4,IPv6 - Mac OS X v10.8 or later Wi-Fi Specifications Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n*1 Frequency Range 2.
User's Guide Appendix External Storage Device Specifications Supported Memory Card Specifications Compatible Memory Cards Maximum Capacities miniSD* 2 GB miniSDHC* 32 GB microSD* 2 GB microSDHC* 32 GB microSDXC* 64 GB SD 2 GB SDHC 32 GB SDXC 64 GB * Attach an adapter to fit the memory card slot. Otherwise, the card may get stuck. Supported memory card voltages 3.3 V type, dual voltage (3.3 V and 5V) type (supply voltage: 3.3 V) 5 V memory cards are not supported.
User's Guide Appendix Dimensions Dimensions Storage ❏ Width: 390 mm (15.4 in.) ❏ Depth: 300 mm (11.8 in.) ❏ Height: 146 mm (5.7 in.) Printing ❏ Width: 390 mm (15.4 in.) ❏ Depth: 528 mm (20.8 in.) ❏ Height: 279 mm (11.0 in.) Weight* * Approx. 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) Without the ink cartridges and the power cord. Electrical Specifications Model 100 to 240 V Model 220 to 240 V Model Rated Frequency Range 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 Hz Rated Current 0.5 to 0.3 A 0.
User's Guide Appendix * 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 (3.2 °F) Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 °C (77 °F). * You can store for one month at 40 °C (104 °F). System Requirements ❏ Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 8.
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: C462T 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 3. Disconnect all cables such as the power cord and USB cable. 4. Make sure there is no memory card inserted. 5. Remove all of the paper from the printer. 6. Make sure there are no originals on the printer. 7. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape. 8. Close the scanner unit.
User's Guide Appendix 9. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below. 10. 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 Note: If you connected the printer to the network without the software disc or Web Installer, map a memory card slot or USB port as a network drive. Open Run and enter a printer name \\XXXXX or a printer's IP address \\XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX to Open:. Right-click a device icon displayed to assign the network. The network drive appears in Computer or My Computer. Mac OS X Select a corresponding device icon. The data on the external storage device is displayed.
User's Guide Appendix ❏ Your computer operating system name and version ❏ Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product Note: Depending on the product, the dial list data for fax and/or network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, data and/or settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering data and/or settings even during a warranty period.
User's Guide Appendix 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. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here. We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring.
