User's Guide NPD5891-01 EN
User's Guide Contents Contents Making Advanced Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . 29 Checking the Network Connection Status. . . . . . . . 30 Network Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Checking Detailed Network Information from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Printing a Network Connection Report. . . . . . . . 31 Printing a Network Status Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Replacing or Adding New Access Points. . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Printing Several Pages on One Sheet. . . . . . . . . . 61 Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse Order Printing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document. . . . . 62 Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for Enlargement (Creating a Poster). . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Printing with a Header and Footer. . . . . . . . . . . 69 Printing a Watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Printing Multiple Files Together. . . . .
User's Guide Contents Maintaining the Printer Solving Problems Checking and Cleaning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . 138 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 173 The Printed Image Is Inverted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints. . . . . . . . . . .174 Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight Lines Appear in the Copied Image. . . . . . . . . . .174 Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the Copied Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Copied Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson software applications. ❏ Important Safety Instructions (paper manual) Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer.
User's Guide About This Manual Searching by keyword Click Edit > Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you want to find in the search window, and then click Search. Hits are displayed as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page. Jumping directly from bookmarks Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.
User's Guide About This Manual Marks and Symbols ! Caution: Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Important: Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Provides complementary and reference information. Related Information & Links to related sections. Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or macOS High Sierra.
User's Guide About This Manual ❏ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system ® ® ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system Mac OS In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, OS X Mountain Lion, Mac OS X v10.7.x, and Mac OS X v10.6.8.
User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ 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 Output tray Holds the ejected paper. B Paper cassette Loads paper. C Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. D Legal paper guide Slide out to load legal size paper. A Document cover Blocks external light while scanning. B Scanner glass Place the originals. C Control panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make print settings.
User's Guide Printer Basics D Front cover Open to load paper in the paper cassette. E Memory card slot Insert a memory card. A Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the printer. This unit should usually be kept closed. B Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath. A Maintenance box cover Remove when replacing the maintenance box.
User's Guide Printer Basics Control Panel 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 Displays the solutions when you are in trouble. D Displays menus and messages. Use buttons on the control panel to select a menu or to make settings. E Selects the number of pages to print. F Stops the current operation.
User's Guide Printer Basics A Indicates items that have been setup for the printer as icons. Select the icon to check the current settings or access each setting menu. This action bar is displayed on the home screen only. B Displays each mode. C Switch tabs. D Indicates the setting items. Select each item to set or change the settings. The items vary depending on each mode. The grayed out items are not available. Select the item to check why they are unavailable. E Available buttons are displayed.
User's Guide Printer Basics Basic Operations Move the focus using the u d l r buttons to select the items, and then press the OK button to confirm your selection or run the selected feature. Move the focus to the setting item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button to switch the item on or off. To enter the value, name, address, and so on, move the focus to the input field using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button to display the on-screen keyboard.
User's Guide Printer Basics Entering Characters On-screen Keyboard You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings and so on. Note: Available icons vary depending on the setting item. A Indicates the character count. B Moves the cursor to the input position. C Switches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols. You can also switch them by using the D button. Switches the character type. You can enter alphanumerics and symbols.
User's Guide Printer Basics The on-screen keypad makes it easier to enter larger numbers. When entering a smaller number, use +/- buttons. A Cancels entering and closes the on-screen keypad. B Confirms the entered numbers and closes the on-screen keypad. C Clears the entered number. Viewing Animations You can view animations of operating instructions such as loading paper or removing jammed paper on the LCD screen. ❏ Press button: Displays the help screen.
User's Guide Printer Basics B Press l button to return to the previous step. C Indicates your progress through the current step. The animation repeats when the progress bar reaches the end. D Press r button to move to the next step.
User's Guide Network Settings Network Settings Network Connection Types You can use the following connection methods. 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 Select the connection type and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 Related Information & “Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually” on page 24 & “Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup (WPS)” on page 25 & “Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)” on page 27 & “Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings” on page 28 & “Making Advanced Network Settings” on page 29 Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually You can manually set up the information necessary to connect to an access point from the printer's control panel.
User's Guide Network Settings 5. Select the SSID for the access point. Note: ❏ If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer's control panel, press the list. If it is still not displayed, press the button, and then enter the SSID directly. button to update the ❏ If you do not know the SSID, check if it is written on the label of the access point. If you are using the access point with its default settings, use the SSID written on the label. 6.
User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 3. Press the OK button. If the network connection is already set up, the connection details are displayed. Select Change Settings to change the settings. 4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS). 5. Hold down the [WPS] button on the access point until the security light flashes.
User's Guide Network Settings Related Information & “Basic Operations” on page 17 & “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 30 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 164 Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS) You can automatically connect to an access point by using a PIN code. You can use this method to set up if an access point is capable of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Use a computer to enter a PIN code into the access point. 1. on the home screen.
User's Guide Network Settings Related Information & “Basic Operations” on page 17 & “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 30 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 164 Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings This method allows you to connect the printer directly to devices without an access point. The printer acts as an access point.
User's Guide Network Settings 6. Enter the password displayed on the printer's control panel on the computer or smart device. 7. After the connection is established, select OK on the printer's control panel. 8. Press the button. Related Information & “Basic Operations” on page 17 & “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 30 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 164 Making Advanced Network Settings You can change the network device name, TCP/IP setup, proxy server and so on.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ TCP/IP ❏ Auto Select when you are using an access point at home or you are allowing the IP address to be acquired automatically by DHCP. ❏ Manual Select when you do not want the printer's IP address to be changed. Enter the addresses for IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway, and make DNS Server settings according to your network environment. When you select Auto for the IP address assignment settings, you can select the DNS server settings from Manual or Auto.
User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select Settings on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Network Settings > Network Status. 3. To check the information, select the menus that you want to check. ❏ Wi-Fi Status Displays the network information (device name, connection, signal strength, obtain IP address, and so on) for Wi-Fi connections.
User's Guide Network Settings Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report Check the messages and error codes on the network connection report, and then follow the solutions. a. Error code b.
User's Guide Network Settings E-1 Message: Confirm that the network cable is connected and network devices such as hub, router, or access point are turned on. Solutions: ❏ Make sure the Ethernet cable is securely connected to your printer and to your hub or other network device. ❏ Make sure your hub or other network device is turned on. ❏ If you want to connect the printer by Wi-Fi, make Wi-Fi settings for the printer again because it is disabled.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ If your Wi-Fi connection suddenly disconnects, check for the conditions below. If any of these conditions are applicable, reset your network settings by downloading and running the software from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup. ❏ The Wi-Fi network was set up using any method other than push button setup.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ If the number of connectable devices on the access point is less than the number of network devices that you want to connect, make settings on the access point to increase the number of connectable devices. See the documentation provided with the access point to make settings. Related Information & “Setting Items for Advanced Network Settings” on page 29 & “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 38 E-8 Message: Incorrect IP address is assigned to the printer.
User's Guide Network Settings E-10 Message: Confirm IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway setup. Connection using the EpsonNet Setup is available. Contact your network administrator for assistance. Solutions: Check the following. ❏ Other devices on the network are turned on. ❏ Network addresses (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) are correct if you have set the printer's Obtain IP Address to Manual. Reset the network address if they are incorrect.
User's Guide Network Settings E-12 Message: Confirm the following -Entered security key/password is correct -Index of the security key/password is set to the first number -IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway setup is correct Contact your network administrator for assistance. Solutions: Check the following. ❏ Other devices on the network are turned on. ❏ The network addresses (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) are correct if you are entering them manually.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ Make network settings on the computer that is on the same network as the printer using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on an access point that uses the WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.
User's Guide Network Settings 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 39 Changing the Connection Method to a Computer Using the installer and re-set up in a different connection method.
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 on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). The network status is displayed. 3. Select Change Settings. 4. Select Others > Disable Wi-Fi. 5. Check the message, and then start setup. 6. When a completion message is displayed, close the screen.
User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Wi-Fi Direct. The Wi-Fi Direct information is displayed. 3. Select Change Settings. 4. Select Disable Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Press the OK button. 6. When a completion message is displayed, close the screen. The screen automatically closes after a specific length of time. 7. Press the button.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Preparing the Printer Loading Papers Available Paper and Capacities Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts. Genuine Epson Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Printing Borderless Printing Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 120 Auto, Manual*1 ✓ Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.), 10×15 cm (4×6 in.) 20*2 - ✓ Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Commercially Available Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) 2-Sided Printing Borderless Printing Plain paper Letter, A4 150 Auto, Manual*2 ✓ B5, 16K (195×270 mm ) 150 Auto, Manual*2 - A5, A6, B6 150 Manual*2 - Legal, 8.5×13 in. 1 Manual - User Defined*1 (mm) 1 Manual - 1 Auto, Manual - 10 - - Copy paper 89×127 to 182×257 215.9×297 to 1200 User Defined*1 (mm) 182×257 to 215.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer ❏ Do not use paper that is wavy, torn, cut, folded, damp, too thick, too thin, or paper that has stickers stuck to it. Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout. ❏ Make sure you are using long-grain paper. If you are not sure what type of paper you are using, check the paper packaging or contact the manufacturer to confirm the paper specifications.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer 3. Slide the edge guides to their maximum position. 4. With the printable side facing down, load paper until it touches the back of the paper cassette. c Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. ❏ 8.5 x 13 in. Load paper using the line.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer ❏ Legal Pull out the legal paper guide and load paper using the line. 5. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. 6. Insert the paper cassette gently. 7. On the control panel, set the size and type of the paper you loaded in the paper cassette. If your paper size is not displayed, select User-Defined. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer & “List of Paper Type” on page 47 & “Loading Envelopes and Precautions” on page 47 Loading Envelopes and Precautions Load envelopes with the flap facing up, and then slide the edge guides to the edges of the envelopes. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading. When the stacked envelopes are puffed up with air, press them down to flatten them before loading. ❏ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Prem.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Note: A range of 1.5 mm from the bottom edge and right edge of the scanner glass is not scanned. 4. Close the cover gently. c Important: Do not apply too much force to the scanner glass or the document cover. Otherwise, they may be damaged. 5. Remove the originals after scanning. Note: If you leave the originals on the scanner glass for a long time, they may stick to the surface of the glass.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Note: Enable the Thumbnail check box at the top of the preview window. 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. 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 Preparing the Printer c Important: Insert a memory card straight into the printer. 2. When you have finished using the memory card, make sure the light is not flashing, and then push the card to remove it. 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 Preparing the Printer c Important: ❏ Insert a memory card after removing write protection. ❏ If an image is saved to the memory card from a computer, the image and the number of photos are not refreshed on the LCD screen. Remove and insert the memory card again. ❏ When sharing an external device inserted in the printer between computers connected over USB and over a network, write access is only allowed to the computers that are connected by the method you selected on the printer.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Menu Options for Basic Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings> Basic Settings LCD Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Power Off Timer: Your product may have this feature or the Power Off Settings feature depending on the location of purchase. Select this setting to turn the printer off automatically when it is not used for a specified period of time. You can adjust the time before power management is applied.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Paper Source Setting: Paper Setup: Select the paper size and paper type you loaded in the paper source. You can make Favorite Paper Settings in paper size and paper type. Select to return to the last settings you made. Paper Configuration: Select On to display the paper settings screen automatically by referring to Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Setting > Paper Setup when paper is loaded in the paper source.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer ❏ Wi-Fi Direct Status ❏ Print Status Sheet Connection Check: Checks the current network connection and prints the report. If there are any problems with the connection, see the report to solve the problem. Advanced: Make the following detailed settings.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer For details on registering to Google Cloud Print services, see the following web site. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only) Related Information & “Printing Using a Network Service” on page 155 Menu Options for File Sharing Select the menus on the control panel as described below.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Settings > Restore Default Settings Network Settings: Resets the network settings to their defaults. All Except Network Settings: Resets all settings except for network settings to their defaults. All Settings: Resets all settings to their defaults. 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.
User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows Accessing the Printer Driver When accessing the printer driver from the computer's control panel, the settings are applied to all of the applications. Accessing the printer driver from the control panel ❏ Windows 10/Windows Server 2016 Right-click the start button or press and hold it, and then select Control Panel > View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound.
User's Guide Printing 2. Select Print or Page Setup from the File menu. 3. Select your printer. 4. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 5. Change the settings as necessary. See the menu options for the printer driver for details. Note: ❏ You can also see the online help for explanations of the setting items. Right-clinking an item displays Help. ❏ When you select Print Preview, you can see a preview of your document before printing. 6.
User's Guide Printing Printing on 2-Sides You can print on both sides of the paper. You can also print a booklet that can be created by re-ordering the pages and folding the printout. Note: ❏ This feature is not available for borderless printing. ❏ You can use automatic and manual 2-sided printing. During manual 2-sided printing, flip the paper over to print on the other side when the printer has finished printing the first side.
User's Guide Printing 3. Click Print. For manual 2-sided printing, when the first side has finished printing, a pop-up window is displayed on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Related Information & “Printing Basics” on page 58 & “Main Tab” on page 74 Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Print Settings On the printer driver's Main tab, select 2-Up or 4-Up as the Multi-Page setting.
User's Guide Printing Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse Order Printing) You can print from the last page so that the documents are stacked in page order. Print Settings On the printer driver's Main tab, select Reverse Order. Related Information & “Printing Basics” on page 58 & “Main Tab” on page 74 Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can reduce or enlarge the size of a document by a specific percentage or to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer.
User's Guide Printing Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing. Related Information & “Printing Basics” on page 58 & “More Options Tab” on page 75 Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for Enlargement (Creating a Poster) 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.
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 with a Header and Footer You can print information such as a user name and printing date in headers or footers. Print Settings On the printer driver's More Options tab, click Watermark Features, and then select Header/Footer. Click Settings, and then select the items you want to print.
User's Guide Printing Related Information & “Printing Basics” on page 58 & “More Options Tab” on page 75 Printing a Watermark You can print a watermark such as "Confidential" or an anti-copy pattern on your printouts. If you print with an anti-copy pattern, the hidden letters appear when photocopied in order to distinguish the original from the copies.
User's Guide Printing Printing Multiple Files Together 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 multi-page layout, and 2-sided printing. Print Settings On the printer driver's Main tab, select Job Arranger Lite. When you start printing, the Job Arranger Lite window is displayed.
User's Guide Printing ❏ Text Size: 96 pts or smaller Print Settings On the printer driver's More Options tab, click Image Options in the Color Correction setting. Select an option from the Color Universal Print setting. Click Enhancement Options to make further settings. Note: ❏ Certain characters may be altered by patterns, such as "+" appearing as "±". ❏ Application-specific patterns and underlines may alter content printed using these settings.
User's Guide Printing Printing to Emphasize Thin Lines You can thicken thin lines that are too thin to print. Print Settings On the printer driver's More Options tab, click Image Options in the Color Correction setting. Select Emphasize Thin Lines. Related Information & “Printing Basics” on page 58 & “More Options Tab” on page 75 Printing Clear Bar Codes You can print a bar code clearly and make it easy to scan. Only enable this feature if the bar code you printed cannot be scanned.
User's Guide Printing Related Information & “Printing Basics” on page 58 & “Maintenance Tab” on page 76 Canceling Printing You can cancel a print job from the computer. However, you cannot cancel a print job from the computer once it has been completely sent to the printer. In this case, cancel the print job by using the printer's control panel. Canceling On your computer, right-click on your printer in Devices and Printers, Printer, or in Printers and Faxes.
User's Guide Printing 2-Sided Printing Allows you to perform 2-sided printing. Settings You can specify the binding edge and the binding margins. When printing multi-page documents, you can select to print starting from either the front or the back side of the page. Print Density Select the document type to adjust the print density. If the appropriate print density is selected, you can prevent images from bleeding through to the reverse side. Select User Defined to adjust the print density manually.
User's Guide Printing Watermark Features Allows you to make settings for anti-copy pattern or watermarks. Additional Settings Rotate 180° Rotates pages 180 degrees before printing. This feature is helpful when printing on paper such as envelopes that are loaded in fixed direction in the printer. High Speed Prints when the print head moves in both directions. The print speed is faster, but the quality may decline. Mirror Image Inverts an image to print as it would appear in a mirror.
User's Guide Printing 4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On OS X Mountain Lion or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the Select System Preferences from the printer, and then add the printer again. See the following to add a printer. http://epson.sn 5. Change the settings as necessary. See the menu options for the printer driver for details. 6.
User's Guide Printing Printing on 2-Sides You can print on both sides of the paper. Note: ❏ This feature is not available for borderless printing. ❏ If you do not use paper that is suitable for 2-sided printing, the print quality may decline and paper jams may occur. ❏ Depending on the paper and the data, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper. Related Information & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 42 Print Settings Select Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu.
User's Guide Printing Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Print Settings Select Layout from the pop-up menu. Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet, the Layout Direction (page order), and Border. Related Information & “Printing Basics” on page 76 & “Menu Options for Layout” on page 82 Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse Order Printing) You can print from the last page so that the documents are stacked in page order.
User's Guide Printing & “Menu Options for Paper Handling” on page 82 Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can reduce or enlarge the size of a document by a specific percentage or to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer. Print Settings When printing to fit to the paper size, select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu, and then select Scale to fit paper size. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer in Destination Paper Size.
User's Guide Printing Adjusting the Print Color You can adjust the colors used in the print job. Note: These adjustments are not applied to the original data. Print Settings 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 then make more detailed settings.
User's Guide Printing Menu Options for Layout Pages per Sheet Select the number of pages to be printed on one sheet. Layout Direction Specify the order in which the pages will be printed. Border Prints a border around the pages. Reverse page orientation Rotates pages 180 degrees before printing. Select this item when printing on paper such as envelopes that are loaded in fixed direction in the printer. Flip horizontally Inverts an image to print as it would appear in a mirror.
User's Guide Printing Borderless This checkbox is selected when you select a borderless paper size. Expansion 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 when you want to print in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Inverts an image to print as it would appear in a mirror.
User's Guide Printing Printing from the Print Photos Menu on the Control Panel You can print data from a memory card. Basic Operations for Printing Photos 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot of the printer. 3. When a message telling you that loading photos is complete is displayed, press the OK button. 4. Select Print Photos on the control panel. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 5.
User's Guide Printing 11. Slide out the output tray. 12. Enter the number of copies, and then press the x button. 13. Confirm that printing is complete, and then select Close. If you notice print quality problems such as banding, unexpected colors, or blurry images, select Troubleshooting to see the solutions.
User's Guide Printing Guide to the Select Photo Screen (Single View) Here you can view enlarged photos one by one. Press the l or r button to see the previous or next photo. If you want to display a photo without icons, press the button. Press this button again to restore the icons. A Displays the Select Photo Menu that allows you to select photos easily. B Displays Exif information such as the shooting date or shutter speed. C Enlarges a photo.
User's Guide Printing Guide to the Preview Screen Press the l or r button to see the previous or next photo. Press the where you can crop the photo or apply color corrections. A button to display the edit photo screen Set the number of copies by pressing the - or + button. You can also set the number of copies by using the onscreen keypad. Move the focus to the value, and then press the OK button to display the keypad. If the value does not change, you cannot set the number of copies on this screen.
User's Guide Printing visible on the screen. When Correction Off is selected, the color correction remains invisible, but the correction is applied on the printout. A Adjusts the cropping area. You can move the frame to the area you want to crop using the u d l r buttons, or change the size of the frame using the - and + buttons. You can also rotate the frame using the button. B Prints in sepia or monochrome. C Applies color correction.
User's Guide Printing 3. When a message telling you that loading photos is complete is displayed, press the OK button. 4. Select Print Photos on the control panel. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 5. Select Layout Print. 6. Select the layout. 7. Make paper and print settings. 8. Press the r button. 9. Select the photo you want to print on the select photo screen. 10. Select Preview and Print. 11.
User's Guide Printing 5. Select Print photo ID. 6. Select the photo you want to print on the select photo screen. 7. Select Print Settings to make paper and print settings. 8. Press the r button, and then confirm the settings. 9. Press the button to edit the photos as necessary. 10. Enter the number of copies, and then press the x button.
User's Guide Printing 9. Do one of the following. ❏ When you select single photo layout in step 5: Select one photo on the select photo screen, select Preview and Print, and then go to step 15. ❏ When you select multiple photo layout in step 5 and place photos automatically: Select Automatic Layout, select photos on the select photo screen, select Preview and Print, and then go to step 15. ❏ When you select multiple photo layout and place photos manually: Go to step 10.
User's Guide Printing ❏ yyyy: Select the year of the photos you want to display. ❏ yyyy/mm: Select the year and month of the photos you want to display. ❏ yyyy/mm/dd: Select the year, month, and date of the photos you want to display. Display order: Changes the display order of photos in ascending or descending order. Select all photos: Selects all the photos and sets the number of prints. Deselect all photos: Returns the number of prints of all photos to 0 (zero).
User's Guide Printing Date: Select the format used to print the date on photos for photos that include the date the photos were taken or the date they were saved. The date is not printed for some layouts. Clear All Settings: Resets the paper and print settings to their defaults. Menu Options for Editing Photos (Crop): Crops a part of the photo. You can move, enlarge, or reduce the cropping area. (Filter): Prints in sepia or monochrome.
User's Guide Printing Sharpness: Enhances or defocuses the outline of the image. Saturation: Adjusts the vividness of the image. Printing from the Various prints Menu on the Control Panel Printing a Schedule You can easily print a Monthly or Weekly schedule. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Select Various prints on the control panel. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Schedule. 4. Select the type of schedule. 5.
User's Guide Printing Printing Lined Paper You can print some types of lined paper, graph paper, or music paper and create your own, original notebook or loose-leaf. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Select Various prints on the control panel. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Ruled Paper. 4. Select the type of ruled line. 5. Make the paper settings. 6. Press the r button. 7.
User's Guide Printing 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot of the printer. 3. When a message telling you that loading photos is complete is displayed, press the OK button. 4. Select Various prints on the control panel. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 5. Select Writing Papers. 6. Select the type of writing paper. 7. Make the paper settings, and then press the r button. 8.
User's Guide Printing 1. Load A4 size paper in the printer. 2. Select Various prints on the control panel. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Origami. 4. Select Origami Envelope. 5. Select the size of the envelope. 6. Select the design of the envelope. 7. Select the layout of the envelope. 8. Select whether or not to print fold lines. 9. Enter the number of copies, and then press the x button.
User's Guide Printing 4. Enter the number of copies, 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 5 8 4 2 8 5 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 6. Select the device from which you want to load images, make settings for images and ruled lines, and then select OK. 7. Do one of the following. ❏ When selecting Template Art as the Select Location setting: Select an image. ❏ When selecting Memory Device as the Select Location setting: Select a photo, and then select Use This Photo. ❏ When selecting Do Not Use Image as the Select Location setting: Go to the next step. 8. Make the paper settings. 9. Press the r button. 10.
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. The contents may vary depending on the product. 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 and documents.
User's Guide Printing 3. On your Android device, install the Epson Print Enabler plug-in from Google Play. 4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your printer. 5. Go to Settings on your Android device, select Printing, and then enable Epson Print Enabler. 6. From an Android application such as Chrome, tap the menu icon and print whatever is on the screen. Note: If you do not see your printer, tap All Printers and select your printer.
User's Guide Printing Canceling the Ongoing Job Press the y button on the printer's control panel to cancel the print job in progress.
User's Guide Copying Copying Copying Basics This section explains the steps for basic copying. 1. Place the originals. 2. Select Copy on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Check the settings on the Copy tab. Select the setting item to change it as necessary. Note: ❏ If you select Advanced Settings tab, you can make settings such as Multi-Page or Quality.
User's Guide Copying 1. Select Copy on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Copy tab > , and then select 1→2-Sided. You can also specify the orientation of the original and the binding position of the copy result. 3. Press the x button. Related Information & “Copying Basics” on page 104 Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet You can copy two originals onto a single sheet of paper. 1.
User's Guide Copying 4. Change the print settings as necessary, and then press the r button. 5. Place the photos on the scanner glass, and then select Start Scanning. The photos are scanned and displayed on the screen. 6. Press the button if necessary to make settings such as photo adjustments. Note: If you want to print by enlarging part of a photo, select Crop/Zoom, and then make settings. Slide the print area frame using the u d l r buttons, and then change the frame size using the + or - button.
User's Guide Copying Crop/Zoom Enlarges a part of the photo to be copied. Clear Edit. Clear photo edit. Copying in Various Layout You can copy easily by selecting a menu for your purpose such as copying both sides of an ID card onto one side of A4 size paper, or copying two facing pages of a book onto a single sheet of paper. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Select Various prints on the control panel.
User's Guide Copying Basic Menu Options for Copying Note: The items may not be available depending on other settings you made. B&W: Copies the original in black and white (monochrome). Color: Copies the original in color. (2-Sided) : Select 2-sided layout. ❏ 1→1-Sided Copies one side of an original onto a single side of paper. ❏ 1→2-Sided Copies two single-sided originals onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. Select the orientation of your original and the binding position of the paper.
User's Guide Copying ❏ Auto Fit Page Detects the scan area and automatically enlarges or reduces the original to fit to the paper size you selected. When there are white margins around the original, the white margins from the corner mark of the scanner glass are detected as the scan area, but the margins at the opposite side may be cropped. Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded. Paper Type: Select the paper type you loaded. Paper Cassettes: Check the paper source that you want to use.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning Scanning Using the Control Panel You can send scanned images from the printer's control panel to the following destinations. Memory Device You can save the scanned image to a memory card. You need not set any settings before scanning. Computer You can save the scanned image to a computer connected to the printer. Before scanning, install Epson Scan 2 and Epson Event Manager on your computer. Cloud You can send scanned images to cloud services.
User's Guide Scanning 3. Select Scan on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 4. Select Memory Device. 5. Set items on Scan tab, such as the save format. 6. Select Advanced Settings tab, and then check settings, and change them if necessary. 7. Select Scan tab, and then press the x button. Scan Menu Options for Scanning to a Memory Card B&W/Color: Select whether to scan in color or in monochrome.
User's Guide Scanning Contrast: Select the contrast of the scanned image. Clear All Settings: Resets the scan settings to their defaults. Scanning to a Computer (Event Manager) Note: Before scanning, install Epson Scan 2 and Epson Event Manager on your computer. 1. Place the originals. 2. Select Scan on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Computer. 4.
User's Guide Scanning Related Information & “Placing Originals” on page 48 Making Custom Settings in Epson Event Manager You can set the scan settings for Follow custom setting in Epson Event Manager. See the Epson Event Manager help for details. 1. Start Epson Event Manager. 2. Make sure that your scanner is selected as the Scanner on the Button Settings tab on the main screen.
User's Guide Scanning 3. Click Make Job Settings.
User's Guide Scanning 4. Make scan settings on the Job Settings screen. ❏ Edit Job Settings: Select Custom Action. ❏ Setting: Scan using the best settings for the selected type of original. Click Detailed Settings for Scanning to set the items such as the resolution or the color for saving the scanned image. ❏ Target Folder: Select the save folder for the scanned image. ❏ Filename (Prefix + Start Number): Change the settings for the file name you want to save. ❏ File Format: Select the save format.
User's Guide Scanning 6. Make sure that the Custom Action is selected on the Custom Action list. 7. Click Close to close Epson Event Manager. Scanning to the Cloud You can send scanned images to cloud services. Before using this feature, make settings using Epson Connect. See the following Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only) 1. Make sure that you have made settings using Epson Connect. 2. Place the originals.
User's Guide Scanning 3. Select Scan on the home screen. To select an item, move the focus to the item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button. 4. Select Cloud. 5. Select 6. Set items on Scan tab, such as the save format. 7. Select Advanced Settings tab, and then check settings, and change them if necessary. 8. Select Scan tab, and then press the x button. on the top of the screen, and then select a destination.
User's Guide Scanning ❏ Original Orientation: Select the orientation of the original. Contrast: Select the contrast of the scanned image. Clear All Settings: Resets the scan settings to their defaults. Scanning to a Computer (WSD) Note: ❏ This feature is only available for computers running 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.
User's Guide Scanning 1. Turn the printer on. 2. Click start, and then click Network on the computer. 3. Right-click the printer, and then click Install. Click Continue when the User Account Control screen is displayed. 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.
User's Guide Scanning 5. Check the message, and then click Close. 6. Open the Devices and Printers screen. ❏ Windows 7 Click start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound (or Hardware) > Devices and Printers. ❏ 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.
User's Guide Scanning 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed. ❏ / (Original orientation) buttons: Select the set orientation of the original you placed. Depending on the size of the original, this item may be set automatically and cannot be changed. ❏ Image Type: Select the color for saving the scanned image. ❏ Resolution: Select the resolution. Note: ❏ The Document Source setting is fixed as Scanner Glass.
User's Guide Scanning ❏ On the Advanced Settings tab, you can make detailed image adjustment settings that are suitable for text documents, such as the following. ❏ Remove Background: Remove the background of the originals. ❏ Text Enhancement: You can make blurred letters in the original clear and sharp. ❏ Auto Area Segmentation: You can make letters clear and images smooth when performing black and white scanning for a document that contains images.
User's Guide Scanning 6. 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 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ 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.
User's Guide Scanning 5. Click Preview. The preview window opens, and the previewed images are displayed as thumbnails. Note: To preview the entire scanned area, clear the Thumbnail check box at the top of the preview widow. 6. Confirm the preview, and make image adjustment settings on the Advanced Settings tab if necessary.
User's Guide Scanning 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. ❏ Unsharp Mask: You can enhance and sharpen the outlines of the scanned 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. 8. Click Scan. 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.
User's Guide Scanning 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 Displays the scanning screen. E Displays the screen where you can make scan settings such as resolution.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box from the control panel or the computer. Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel Select on the home screen. Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box - Windows 1.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Ink Cartridge Codes Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed. The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink cartridges.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions Read the following instructions before replacing ink cartridges. Handling precautions ❏ Store ink cartridges at normal room temperature and keep them away from direct sunlight. ❏ 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. ❏ For best results, store ink cartridge packages with their bottom down.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ 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. ❏ 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 and Other Consumables ❏ When printing in monochrome or grayscale, color inks instead of black ink may be used depending on the paper type or print quality settings. This is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black. ❏ The ink in the ink cartridges supplied with your printer is partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high quality printouts, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ When the cover cannot be reattached, the maintenance box may not be installed correctly. Remove the maintenance box, and re-install it. ❏ Do not tilt the used maintenance box until after it is sealed in the plastic bag; otherwise ink may leak. ❏ Do not touch the openings in the maintenance box as you may get smeared with ink. ❏ Do not reuse a maintenance box which has been removed and left detached for a long period.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Control Panel 1. When a message is displayed prompting you to replace the ink cartridges, select Proceed. A message is displayed telling you that you can temporarily print with black ink. 2. Check the message, and then select Proceed. 3. If you want to print in monochrome, select No, remind me later. The ongoing job is canceled. 4. Now you can copy originals on plain paper in monochrome.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 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. 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 and Other Consumables Related Information & “Canceling Printing” on page 74 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 44 & “Printing Basics” on page 76 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.
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 7. When cleaning is finished, print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 44 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3. Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 4. Select one of the alignment menus, and then follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment pattern. ❏ Ruled Line Alignment: Select this if vertical lines look misaligned. ❏ Vertical Alignment: Select this if your printouts look blurry or vertical ruled lines appear misaligned. ❏ Horizontal Alignment: Select this if you see horizontal banding at regular intervals. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Paper Path When the printouts are smeared or paper does not feed correctly, clean the roller inside. c Important: Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer. The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint. Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears When the printouts are smeared or scuffed, clean the roller inside. c Important: Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer. The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint. 1.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 4. Pull out paper cassette. 5. Stand the printer with the control panel's P button at the top. ! Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when standing the printer. Otherwise you may be injured. 6. Dampen a cloth with water, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe the roller while rotating it with the cloth.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 7. Return the printer to its normal position, and then insert the paper cassette. c Important: Do not leave the printer standing for a long time. 8. Connect the power cord. Cleaning the Scanner Glass When the copies or scanned images are smeared, 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.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer ❏ Water with a few drops of detergent (2 to 3 drops of detergent in 1/4 cup of tap water) ❏ Light for checking smears c Important: Do not use cleaning liquid other than water with a few drops of detergent. 1. Turn off the printer by pressing the P button. 2. Open the scanner unit. 3. Check if the translucent film is smeared. Smears are easier to see if you use a light.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer c Important: Be careful not to touch the rail (B). Otherwise, you may not be able to print. Do not wipe off the grease on the rail, because this is necessary for operations. 4. Moisten a cotton swab with the water with a few drops of detergent so that it is not dripping water, and then wipe the smeared part. c Important: Wife off the smear gently.
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 software disc. Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config) Web Config is an application that runs in a web browser, such as Internet Explorer and Safari, on a computer or smart device.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information & “Printing a Network Connection Report” on page 31 & “Using Epson iPrint” on page 100 Running Web Config on Windows When connecting a computer to the printer using WSD, follow the steps below to run Web Config. 1. Access the devices and printers screen in Windows.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Starting on Windows Note: For Windows Server operating systems, make sure the Desktop Experience feature is installed. ❏ Windows 10/Windows Server 2016 Click the start button, and then select EPSON > Epson Scan 2. ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012 Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Application for Configuring Scanning Operations from the Control Panel (Epson Event Manager) Epson Event Manager is an application that allows you to manage scanning from the control panel and save images to a computer. You can add your own settings as presets, such as the document type, the save folder location, and the image format. See the application's help for details. Note: Windows Server operating systems are not supported.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information ❏ 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 > Epson Easy Photo Print. Starting on Mac OS Go > Applications > Epson Software > Epson Easy Photo Print.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Starting on Mac OS Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Easy Photo Scan. Software Update Tools (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. Note: Windows Server operating systems are not supported. Installing Method Download EPSON Software Updater from the Epson website.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012 Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 Click the start button, and select All Programs or Programs > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config SE > EpsonNet Config.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Note: ❏ You can download the latest applications from the Epson website. http://www.epson.com ❏ If you use Windows Server operating systems, you cannot use EPSON Software Updater. Download the latest applications from the Epson website.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Uninstalling Applications - Windows 1. Press the P button to turn off the printer. 2. Quit all running applications. 3. Open Control Panel: ❏ Windows 10/Windows Server 2016 Right-click the start button or press and hold it, and then select Control Panel. ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012 Select Desktop > Settings > Control Panel.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information 3. To uninstall the printer driver, select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then remove the printer from the enabled printers list. 4. Quit all running applications. 5. Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Uninstaller. 6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall.
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 Remove any paper or protective material in the printer. If the error message is still displayed, contact Epson support. Turn on the printer again. See your documentation for more details. Paper out in XX.
User's Guide Solving Problems Error Messages Solutions Recovery Mode The printer has started in recovery mode because the firmware update failed. Follow the steps below to try to update the firmware again. 1. Connect the computer and the printer with a USB cable. (During recovery mode, you cannot update the firmware over a network connection.) 2. Visit your local Epson website for further instructions. * In some print cycles a very small amount of surplus ink may be collected in the ink pad.
User's Guide Solving Problems Checking the Software Status You may be able to clear the problem by updating the software to the latest version. To check the software status, use the software update tool. Related Information & “Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater)” on page 151 & “Contacting Epson Support” on page 193 Removing Jammed Paper Follow the on-screen instructions on the printer's control panel to locate and remove the jammed paper including any torn pieces.
User's Guide Solving Problems Paper Jams Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. Related Information & “Removing Jammed Paper” on page 158 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 44 Paper Feeds at a Slant Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper.
User's Guide Solving Problems LCD Screen Gets Dark The printer is in sleep mode. Press any button on the control panel to return the LCD screen to its former state. Cannot Print from a Computer Checking the Connection (USB) ❏ 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 the USB cable cannot be recognized, change the port, or change the USB cable.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Try accessing any website from your computer to make sure that your computer's network settings are correct. If you cannot access any website, there is a problem on the computer. Check the network connection of the computer. Related Information & “Connecting to a Computer” on page 22 Checking the Software and Data ❏ Make sure that a genuine Epson printer driver is installed. If a genuine Epson printer driver is not installed, the available functions are limited.
User's Guide Solving Problems Click the Driver tab. If your printer name is displayed in the list, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer. Mac OS menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then Select System Preferences from the select the printer. Click Options & Supplies, and if the Options tab and Utility tab are displayed on the window, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer.
User's Guide Solving Problems Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Windows) Click Print Queue on the printer driver's Maintenance tab, and then check the following. ❏ Check if there are any paused print jobs. If unnecessary data remains, select Cancel all documents from the Printer menu. ❏ 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems When You Cannot Make Network Settings ❏ Turn off the devices you want to connect to the network. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn on the devices in the following order; access point, computer or smart device, and then printer. Move the printer and computer or smart device closer to the access point to help with radio wave communication, and then try to make network settings again.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ 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. Connect the computer or smart device to the same SSID as the printer. ❏ An access point that is compliant with both IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g has SSIDs of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information & “Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer” on page 166 Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer Select Settings > Network Settings > Network Status. You can check the SSID for Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) from each menu. Checking the SSID for the Computer Windows Click in the task tray on the desktop. Check the name of the connected SSID from the list displayed.
User's Guide Solving Problems Mac OS 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. Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad ❏ Connect the iPhone or iPad to the same network (SSID) as the printer. ❏ Enable Paper Configuration in the following menus. Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Setting > Paper Configuration ❏ Enable the AirPrint setting on Web Config.
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 138 Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 3.3 cm ❏ Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
User's Guide Solving Problems Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment Align the print head using the Vertical Alignment feature. Related Information & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 139 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.
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. Checking the print settings ❏ Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When the problem cannot be cleared after cleaning the paper path, the part inside the printer that is shown in the illustration is smeared. Turn off the printer, and then wipe off the ink using a cotton swab. Do not touch the white flat cable, translucent film, and ink tubes inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. ❏ Place the paper on a flat surface to check if it is curled. If it is, flatten it.
User's Guide Solving Problems Printed Photos are Sticky You may be printing on the wrong side of the photo paper. Make sure you are printing on the printable side. When printing on the wrong side of the photo paper, you need to clean the paper path.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Mac OS Change the Expansion setting from the print dialog's Print Settings menu. Related Information & “Advanced Menu Options for Copying” on page 108 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.
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 Related Information & “Uninstalling Applications” on page 153 & “Installing the Latest Applications” on page 152 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems Run Web Config, and then select Port9100 as the Top Priority Protocol setting in AirPrint Setup. Select System menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, and Preferences from the then add the printer again. 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ 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. Related Information & “Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 143 The Image Quality Is Rough ❏ Set the Mode in Epson Scan 2 according to the original you want to scan. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode, and the settings for photos in Photo Mode.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information & “Scanning Using Epson Scan 2” on page 120 Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear If the original is a printed document, moiré patterns (web-like shadows) may appear in the scanned image. ❏ On the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2, set Descreening. ❏ Change the resolution, and then scan again.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Use an original with clear text. Text recognition may decline for the following types of originals.
User's Guide Solving Problems Other Scanning Problems Scanning Is Too Slow Lower the resolution. Related Information & “Scanning Using Epson Scan 2” on page 120 Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF ❏ When scanning using Epson Scan 2, you can continuously scan up to 999 pages in PDF format and up to 200 pages in Multi-TIFF format. ❏ When scanning large volumes, we recommend scanning in grayscale. ❏ Increase the free space on the computer's hard disk.
User's Guide Solving Problems Cannot Save Data to a Memory Device ❏ Check that the memory device is not write protected. ❏ Check that the memory device has enough available memory. If the available memory is low, data cannot be saved. 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: 400 Color ink nozzles: 128 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) Even when the paper thickness is within this range, the paper may not feed in the printer or the print quality may decline depending on the paper properties or quality.
User's Guide Appendix Printable Area for Envelopes Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) C 18.0 mm (0.70 in.) D 41.0 mm (1.61 in.) Scanner Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Photoelectric Device CIS Effective Pixels 10200×14040 pixels (1200 dpi) Maximum Document Size 216×297 mm (8.5×11.7 in.
User's Guide Appendix Network Function List Network Functions and IPv4/IPv6 Functions Network Printing Network Scanning Remarks EpsonNet Print (Windows) IPv4 ✓ - Standard TCP/IP (Windows) IPv4, IPv6 ✓ - WSD Printing (Windows) IPv4, IPv6 ✓ Windows Vista or later Bonjour Printing (Mac OS) IPv4, IPv6 ✓ - IPP Printing (Windows, Mac OS) IPv4, IPv6 ✓ - UPnP Printing IPv4 - Information appliance PictBridge Printing (Wi-Fi) IPv4 - Digital camera Epson Connect (Email Print, Remote Pri
User's Guide Appendix Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit),WPA2-PSK (AES)*4 *1 Complies with either IEEE 802.11b/g/n or IEEE 802.11b/g depending on location of purchase. *2 IEEE802.11n is only available for the HT20. *3 Not supported for IEEE 802.11b. *4 Complies with WPA2 standards with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal. Security Protocol SSL/TLS HTTPS Server/Client, IPPS Supported Third Party Services AirPrint Print iOS 5 or later/Mac OS X v10.7.
User's Guide Appendix Supported Data Specifications File Format JPEGs (*.JPG) with the Exif Version 2.31 standard taken by digital cameras DCF*1 version 1.0 or 2.0*2 compliant Image Size Horizontal: 80 to 10200 pixels Vertical: 80 to 10200 pixels File Size Less than 2 GB Maximum Number of Files 9990*3 *1 Design rule for Camera File system. *2 Photo data stored in the built-in memory of a digital camera is not supported. *3 Up to 999 files can be displayed at a time.
User's Guide Appendix Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For European users, see the following Website for details on power consumption. http://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph.
User's Guide Appendix Regulatory Information Standards and Approvals Standards and Approvals for U.S. Model Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B This equipment contains the following wireless module. Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
User's Guide Appendix Standards and Approvals for Australian Model EMC AS/NZS CISPR32 Class B Epson hereby declares that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of AS/NZS4268: C635A Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the products.
User's Guide Appendix c Important: ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. ❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Turn off the printer by pressing the P button. 2. Make sure the power light turns off, and then unplug the power cord. c Important: Unplug the power cord when the power light is off.
User's Guide Appendix 8. Close the scanner unit. 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 Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
User's Guide Appendix ❏ Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. ❏ General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below.
User's Guide Appendix Help for Users in Australia Epson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service. In addition to your product manuals, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Access the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf! The site provides a download area for drivers, Epson contact points, new product information and technical support (email).
User's Guide Appendix Transportation of Product Epson recommends retaining product packaging for future transportation.
