User's Guide NPD5094-01 EN
User's Guide Copyright Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein.
User's Guide Trademarks Trademarks ❏ EPSON is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ❏ PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. ❏ EPSON Scan software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. ❏ libtiff Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
User's Guide Trademarks ❏ 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.
User's Guide Contents Contents Copyright Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Trademarks Placing Other Originals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 About This Manual Inserting a Memory Card Introduction to the Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Marks and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Descriptions Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operating System References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Supported Memory Cards. . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Running Web Config on Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . 90 Necessary Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Windows Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Mac OS X Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 EPSON Scan (Scanner Driver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Epson Event Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Epson Easy Photo Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 E-Web Print (for Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Cannot Start Scanning when Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Scanned Image Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Scan Quality Is Poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Characters Are Blurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Scanned Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Moire (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the Scanned Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide About This Manual About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe) ❏ Start Here (paper manual) Provides you with information on setting up the printer and installing the software. ❏ User's Guide (digital manual) This manual. Provides instructions on using the printer, replacing ink cartridges, maintenance, and solving problems.
User's Guide About This Manual Operating System References Windows In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", and "Windows XP" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions. ❏ Microsoft® Windows® 8.
User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment.
User's Guide Important Instructions 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. ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
User's Guide Important Instructions Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection ❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively affect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and directions on the medical equipment.
User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions A Control Panel Operates the printer. B Front cover Open to load paper in the paper cassette. C Paper cassette Loads paper. D Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. A Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath. B Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open to replace ink cartridges or to remove jammed paper.
User's Guide Printer Basics D Output tray Holds the ejected paper. Pull out manually and push it back in to store. A Document cover Blocks external light while scanning. B Scanner glass Place the originals. A AC inlet Connects the power cord. B Rear cover Remove when removing jammed paper.
User's Guide Printer Basics C Vent Releases heat from the inside of the printer. Vents are on the bottom right, bottom left, and on the right-hand side. Do not cover the vents when placing the printer. D USB port Connects a USB cable. Control Panel You can change the angle of the control panel. 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.
User's Guide Printer Basics Guide to the LCD Screen Menus and messages are displayed on the LCD screen. Select a menu or setting by pressing the u d l r buttons. A Icons that show the network status are displayed. Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection. Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Options Copy Mode Scan Mode Top Screen Menu Settings and Explanations The number of copies Enter the number of copies. Color/B&W Select the color for copying. Menu Options for Copy To access the following menus, press the OK button on the Copy mode top screen. Select Settings using the l or r button, press the OK button, and then press the d button on the next screen. Menu Settings and Explanations Density Set the density of your copies.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded. Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded. Document Type Select the type of your original. Quality Select the quality for copying. Draft: Provides faster printing, but the printouts may be faint. Best: Provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower. Doc. Orientation Select the orientation of your original. Binding Margin Select the binding position of the copies.
User's Guide Printer Basics Print Photos Mode Menu Settings and Explanations Select Photos You can select the photos on a memory card that you want to print while viewing them on the LCD screen. Print Photo Greeting Card You can add handwritten text to a photo or print as photo stickers. For more details, see the page that explains the procedure for printing a greeting card. Photo Layout Sheet You can print your photos in various layouts, such as printing multiple photos on a sheet of photo paper.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Scene Detection Available when selecting PhotoEnhance as the Enhance setting. Improves the image quality for photos of people, landscapes, and night scenes. Fix Red-Eye Fixes red-eye in photos. Corrections are not applied to the original file, only to the printouts. Depending on the type of photo, parts of the image other than the eyes may be corrected. Filter Prints in sepia or monochrome. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Contrast Select the contrast of the scanned image. Doc. Orientation Select the orientation of your original. This is only available when PDF is selected as the save format. Wi-Fi Setup Mode See the Network Guide to make the following settings. Menu Settings and Explanations Wi-Fi Setup Wizard Select an SSID, enter a password, and then connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Maintenance Nozzle Check Prints a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged. Head Cleaning Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head. Head Alignment Adjusts the print head to improve print quality. Ink Cartridge(s) Replaceme nt Use this feature to replace the ink cartridges before the ink is expended. Paper Source Setting Paper Setup Select the paper size and paper type you loaded.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Restore Default Settings Resets the selected settings to their defaults.
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) 2-Sided Printing Borderless Printing*1 Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 80*2 Auto, Manual – Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) 20 – ✓ Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.
User's Guide Loading Paper Commercially Available Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Printing Borderless Printing Plain paper Letter*1, A4, B5*1 Auto, Manual – A5*1 Up to the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide.*2 Legal*1 1 Manual A6*1 20 Manual User Defined*1 1 Manual Envelope #10, Envelope DL, Envelope C6 10 – Envelope*1 Manual – *1 Only printing from computer is available.
User's Guide Loading Paper Media Name Envelope Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver, Smart device*2 Envelope Envelope *1 These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printing from the printer driver. For more details, see the documentation provided with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera. *2 For smart devices, these media types can be selected when printing using Epson iPrint.
User's Guide Loading Paper 3. Slide the edge guides to their maximum position. 4. Slide the front edge guide to the paper size you want to use. 5. With the printable side facing down, load paper against the front edge guide.
User's Guide Loading Paper c Important: ❏ Make sure the paper does not extend beyond the triangle symbol at the end of the cassette. ❏ 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 ❏ Paper larger than A4 size: 6. Slide the right edge guide to the edge of the paper. 7. Insert paper cassette. 8. Check the current 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 10. To change the settings, select Change using the u or d button, press the OK button, and then go to the next step.
User's Guide Loading Paper 9. On the paper size setting screen, select the paper size using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. On the paper type setting screen, select the paper type in the same way, and then press the OK button. Check the settings, and then press the OK button. Note: You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by selecting Setup > Printer Setup > Paper Source Setting > Paper Setup. 10. Slide out the output tray.
User's Guide Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass c Important: When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Remove any dust or stains on the scanner glass. 3. Place the original face-down and slide it to the corner mark. Note: A range of 1.5 mm from the edges of the scanner glass is not scanned.
User's Guide Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place photos of different sizes at the same time. The photos should be larger than 30 x 40mm. ❏ If you are scanning using Full Auto Mode or thumbnail preview in EPSON Scan, place the original 4.5 mm away from the edges of the scanner glass. Place multiple photos at least 20 mm apart from each other. The photos should be larger than 15 x 15 mm. 4. Close the cover gently. Note: Remove the originals after scanning or copying.
User's Guide Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Other Originals When copying a double-page spread When copying into 2-up layout 34
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 123 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 c Important: Do not try to force the card all the way into the slot. It should not be fully inserted. 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 removal 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. Note: If you have 1000 or more photos on your memory card, photos are automatically divided into groups containing a maximum of 999 photos and the Select Group screen is displayed.
User's Guide Printing & “Print Photos Mode” on page 19 Printing Photos from a Memory Card with Handwritten Notes You can print a photo on a memory card with handwritten text or drawings. This allows you to create original cards such as New Year's cards or Christmas cards. First select a photo and print a template on plain paper. Write or draw on the template and then scan it with the printer. You can then print the photo with your own personal notes and drawings. 1.
User's Guide Printing 12. Follow the instructions on the template to write and draw. 13. Close the output tray by hand. Remove the A4 plain paper, load paper that matches the paper type and size indicated on the right of the template, and then pull out the output tray. c Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 14. Select Print using the Template using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 15. Place the template on the scanner glass, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Printing Printing Original Writing Paper and Calendars You can easily print lined paper, calendars, and original writing paper using the Personal Stationery menu. 1. Load paper in the printer. c Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 2. To print writing paper using a photo on your memory card, insert the memory card into the printer. 3. Enter Personal Stationery from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 4.
User's Guide Printing Printing in Various Layouts You can print the photos on your memory card in various layouts such as 2-up, 4-up, and upper half. Enter Print Photos from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. Select Photo Layout Sheet using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. Follow the on-screen instructions to print. Related Information & “Print Photos Mode” on page 19 DPOF Printing This printer is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Ver.
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. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. If the printer has only one paper source, this item is not displayed.
User's Guide Printing ❏ Color: Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray. Note: When printing on envelopes, select Landscape as the Orientation setting. 7. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 8. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Preset: Select when you want to use the registered settings. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. When printing with no margins, select a "borderless" paper size. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. Note: When printing on envelopes, select landscape orientation. 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.
User's Guide Printing 7. Click Print. Related Information & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 25 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 & “Guide to Mac OS X Printer Driver” on page 95 & “List of Paper Types” on page 26 Printing on 2-Sides You can use either of the following methods to print on both sides of the paper.
User's Guide Printing 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select Auto (Long-edge binding), Auto (Short-edge binding), Manual (Long-edge binding), or Manual (Short-edge binding) from 2-Sided Printing on the Main tab. 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK to close the window. Note: To print as a booklet, select Booklet. 6. Click Print Density, set Select Document Type, and then click OK to close the window.
User's Guide Printing Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 & “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 43 Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Printing Several Pages on One Sheet - Windows Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4.
User's Guide Printing 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. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 & “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 43 Printing to Fit the Paper Size You can print to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer.
User's Guide Printing 5. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 6. Click Print. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 41 Printing to Fit the Paper Size - Mac OS X 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the print dialog. 4. Select the size of the paper you set in the application as the Paper Size setting. 5.
User's Guide Printing 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. Click Print. The Job Arranger Lite window is displayed and the print job is added to the Print Project. 7. With the Job Arranger Lite window opened, open the file that you want to combine with the current file, and then repeat steps 3 to 6.
User's Guide Printing 4. Select 2x1 Poster, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, or 4x4 Poster from Multi-Page on the Main tab. 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks. 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks). 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together.
User's Guide Printing 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks. 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing Using Advanced Features This section introduces a variety of additional layout and printing features available on the printer driver. Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 90 & “Mac OS X Printer Driver” on page 94 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. Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing.
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 B Displays information on how to setup the printer and a FAQ. C Displays the screen where you can select the printer and make printer settings. Once you have selected the printer, you do not need to select it again from the next time. D Select what you want to print such as photos, documents, and web pages. E Displays the screen to make print settings such as paper size and paper type. F Displays the paper size.
User's Guide Printing Printing from a Digital Camera Note: ❏ You can print photos directly from a PictBridge-compatible digital camera. For more details on making operations on your camera, see the documentation provided with your camera. ❏ Usually digital camera settings are given priority; however, in the following situations, the printer settings are reflected. ❏ When the camera's print setting is set to "use printer settings" ❏ When the Sepia or B&W option is selected in the printer's print settings.
User's Guide Printing Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 Canceling Printing Note: ❏ In Windows, 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. ❏ When printing several pages from Mac OS X, you cannot cancel all of the jobs by using the control panel. In this case, cancel the print job from the computer.
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 u or d button. 5. Select color copy or monochrome copy using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 6. Select Settings using the l or r button, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Copying 1. Load paper in the printer. c Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 2. Enter Copy from the home screen using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 3. Press the OK button, select Copy/Restore Photos using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. 4. Select whether or not to restore the colors in faded photos using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. 5. Place the photos on the scanner glass. 6. Press the x button.
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 To Memory using the l or r button and press the OK button. 5. Check settings such as the save format. To change the settings, press the d button to display the setting screen.
User's Guide Scanning 4. Select the computer to which you want to save the scanned images. Note: ❏ You can change to frequently-used scan settings such as the document type, folder to save, or save format by using Epson Event Manager. ❏ When the printer is connected to a network, you can select the computer to which you want to save the scanned image. Up to 20 computers can be displayed on the printer's control panel.
User's Guide Scanning 1. Place the originals. 2. Start EPSON Scan. 3. Select Home Mode from the Mode list. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Document Type: Select the type of the original you want to scan. ❏ Image Type: Select the color type of the image you want to scan. Although this is automatically selected by the Document Type setting, you can change the setting. ❏ Destination: Select the resolution of the image you want to scan. If you select Other, you can set Resolution.
User's Guide Scanning 5. Click Preview. Note: ❏ Depending on the photos and the scanning conditions, the scan results may not be as intended. Clear Thumbnail, and only place one photo. ❏ When placing multiple photos, place them at least 20 mm (0.8 inch) apart. Also, the edge area of the scanner glass is not scanned. 6. Adjust the quality or brightness of the image as necessary. Note: Depending on the originals, the scan results may not be as intended. 7. Click Scan. 8.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning Using Advanced Features Scanning by Detecting the Original Automatically (Full Auto Mode) You can start scanning by simply placing the original and clicking Scan. Select Full Auto Mode from the Mode list in EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning at a Specified Size (Office Mode) You can scan the originals at a specified size without previewing. Select Office Mode from the Mode list in EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning by Adjusting the Image Quality (Professional Mode) You can scan images while adjusting the quality and color. This mode is recommended for advanced users. Select Professional Mode from the Mode list in EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning from Smart Devices Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to scan photos and documents from a smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer. You can save the scanned data on a smart device or to Cloud services, send it by email, or print it. You can install Epson iPrint on your smart device from the following URL or QR code. http://ipr.
User's Guide Scanning H Displays the screen where you can save scanned data to a smart device or Cloud services. I Displays the screen where you can send scanned data by email. J Displays the screen where you can print scanned data.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Levels You can check the approximate ink levels from the 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 l or r button, and then press the OK button. Checking the Ink Levels - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Product Icon BK (Black) PBK (Photo Black) C (Cyan) M (Magenta) Y (Yellow) XP-520 Polar Bear 26 26 26 26 26 26XL*1 26XL*1 26XL*1 26XL*1 26XL*1 273 273 273 273 273 273XL*1 273XL*1 273XL*1 273XL*1 273XL*1 XP-520*2 – *1 "XL" indicates a large cartridge. *2 For Australia and New Zealand. Note: ❏ Not all cartridges are available in all regions. ❏ For information on Epson's ink cartridge yields, visit the following website. http://www.epson.
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. ❏ After installing the ink cartridge, the power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. 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.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ 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. This one-off process consumes a quantity of ink and therefore these cartridges may print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink cartridges. Replacing Ink Cartridges ! Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 3. Remove the cap. c Important: ❏ Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. ❏ Do not shake cartridges after opening the package, as they may leak. 4. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 5. Push the tab to unlock the ink cartridge holder, and then remove the cartridge diagonally. c Important: If you remove the cartridge from the printer for later use or to dispose of it, make sure you put the cap back on the cartridge’s ink supply port to prevent ink from drying out or to prevent surrounding areas from getting smeared by ink. 6. Insert the ink cartridge diagonally into the cartridge holder and gently push it down until it clicks into place. 7.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 8. Follow the on-screen instructions. c Important: After installing the ink cartridge, the power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print. Note: Put used ink cartridges in a plastic bag and dispose of them according to your local laws and regulations.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3. Clear Borderless on the Main tab. 4. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 5. Select Grayscale. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. 8. Click Print in Black in the window displayed. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 41 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS X Note: To use this feature through a network, connect with Bonjour. 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. Cancel the job.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only) When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to create black. You can continue printing while preparing a replacement black ink cartridge. This feature is only available when you select the following settings in the printer driver.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality Improving Print and Scan Quality Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colors appear. When print quality has declined, use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are clogged, clean the print head. c Important: Do not open the scanner unit or turn off the printer during head cleaning.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality ❏ There are broken lines or missing segments: The print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step. Note: The test pattern may vary by model. 7. Select Yes using the d or u 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 d or u button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern again.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head. 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 l or r button, and then press the OK button. 4.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 90 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 Improving Print and Scan Quality 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. Note: ❏ If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid. ❏ Do not press the glass surface too hard.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Applications and Network Service Information Epson Connect Service Using Epson Connect, you can print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. The following features are available for your printer. Email Print Epson iPrint remote print ✓ Scan to Cloud ✓ Remote Print Driver ✓ – See the Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 2. Launch a Web browser from a computer or smart device, and then enter the printer's IP address. Format: IPv4: http://the printer's IP address/ IPv6: http://[the printer's IP address]/ Examples: IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/ IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information & “Using Epson iPrint” on page 59 Running Web Config on Windows 1.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Note: You can change the language of the printer driver. Select the language you want to use from the Language setting on the Maintenance tab. Accessing the printer driver from applications To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access from that application. Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu. Select your printer, and then click Preferences or Properties. Note: Operations differ depending on the application.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information You can also make settings for printing both sides of the paper or printing multiple pages on one sheet.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information More Options Tab You can select additional layout and printing options such as changing the size of a printout or making color corrections.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Maintenance Tab You can check the approximate ink levels and error information, and also maintain your printer, such as nozzle check or print head cleaning. Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab. 3. Make the appropriate settings, and then click OK.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Accessing the printer driver from applications Select Print from the File menu. If necessary, click Show Details (or d) to expand the print window. Note: Operations differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. Starting the utility Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.x or later, if Print Settings menu is not displayed, Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, Select System Preferences from the and then add the printer again. See the following to add a printer. http://epson.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information ❏ Establish bidirectional communication: Usually, this should be set to On. Select Off when acquiring the printer information is impossible because the printer is shared with Windows computers on a network or for any other reason. ❏ Lower Cassette: Add the optional paper cassette units to the paper source. Note: The availability of these settings varies by model.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Related Information & “Scanning to a Computer” on page 65 Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print is an application that allows you to easily print photos with various layouts. You can preview the photo image and adjust the images or position. You can also print photos with a frame. See the application's help for details. Note: To use this application, the printer driver needs to be installed. Starting on Windows ❏ Windows 8.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information EPSON Software Updater EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated software on the internet and installs it. You can also update the printer's firmware and manual. Starting on Windows ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Except for Windows 8.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information ❏ Windows XP Click Change/Remove or Remove. Note: If the User Account Control window is displayed, click Continue. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS X 1. Download the Uninstaller using EPSON Software Updater. Once you have downloaded the Uninstaller, you do not need to download it again each time you uninstall the application. 2. Turn off the printer by pressing the P button. 3.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 2. When installing the printer driver or EPSON Scan, disconnect the printer and the computer temporarily. Note: Do not connect the printer and the computer until you are instructed to do so. 3. Install the applications by following the instructions on the website below. http://epson.
User's Guide Solving Problems Solving Problems Checking the Printer Status Checking Error Codes on the LCD Screen A code is displayed on the LCD screen if there is an error or information that requires your attention. Code Situation Solutions E-01 A printer error has occurred. Open the scanner unit and remove any paper or protective material inside the printer. Turn the power off and on again. E-02 A scanner error has occurred. Turn the power off and on again.
User's Guide Solving Problems Code Situation Solutions I-61 Your computer may not support WSD (Web Services for Devices). The scan to computer (WSD) feature is only available for computers running English versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Make sure that the printer is correctly connected to the computer. See the Network Guide for more details. I-71 - Place the originals on the scanner glass to copy in A4, 2-up Copy layout.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 90 Checking Printer Status - Mac OS X 1. Select System Preferences from the then select the printer. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and 2. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. 3. Click EPSON Status Monitor. Removing Jammed Paper Check the error displayed on the control panel and follow the instructions to remove the jammed paper including any torn pieces.
User's Guide Solving Problems 4. Align the edges of the paper and slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. 5. Insert the paper cassette in the printer. 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 2. Remove the jammed paper. c Important: Do not touch the white flat cable or translucent part inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 3. Close the scanner unit.
User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Cover 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Remove jammed paper from the rear cover.
User's Guide Solving Problems 4. Open the cover of the rear cover. 5. Remove the jammed paper. 6. Close the cover of the rear cover, and then insert the rear cover in the printer. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following if the paper jams, paper is fed at a slant, several sheets of paper are fed at a time, no paper is fed, or paper is ejected. ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions. ❏ Use paper supported by this printer.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Load one sheet of paper at a time when loading multiple sheets of paper. ❏ When several sheets of paper are fed at a time during manual 2-sided printing, remove any paper which is loaded in the paper source before you reload the paper. ❏ Load and eject paper without printing to clean the paper path. ❏ Make sure the paper size and paper type settings are correct.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ To print photos easily, install Epson Easy Photo Printt. ❏ Connect the interface cable securely to the printer and the computer. ❏ If you are using a USB hub, try to connect the printer directly to the computer. ❏ If you are using the printer over a network, make sure the printer is connected to the network. You can check the status by checking the indicators on the control panel or by printing the network status sheet.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Use paper supported by this printer. ❏ Do not print on paper that is damp, damaged, or too old. ❏ If the paper is curled or the envelope is puffed up, flatten it. ❏ 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.
User's Guide Solving Problems Copy Quality Is Poor Check the following if uneven colors, smears, dots, or straight lines appear in the copied image. ❏ Load and eject paper without printing to clean the paper path. ❏ Clean the scanner glass and the document cover. ❏ Do not press too hard on the original or the document cover when you are placing the originals on the scanner glass. Uneven colors, smears, or dots may appear when the original or the document cover are pressed too hard.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ If you want to print with no margins, make settings for borderless printing. ❏ Control Panel In the print settings for Print Photos mode, select Borderless. If you select a paper type that does not support borderless printing, you cannot select Borderless. Select a paper type that supports borderless printing. ❏ Windows Select Borderless on the printer driver's Main tab. If you select a paper type that does not support borderless printing, you cannot select this check box.
User's Guide Solving Problems & “Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 87 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 27 & “Printing on 2-Sides” on page 45 & “Copy Mode” on page 17 & “Print Quality Is Poor” on page 110 Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled ❏ Connect the interface cable securely to the printer and the computer. ❏ Cancel any paused print jobs. ❏ Do not put the computer manually into the Hibernate mode or the Sleep mode while printing.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ 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. ❏ Mac OS X menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and Select System Preferences from the then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). Select On as the High Speed Printing setting.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ If you cannot scan using any TWAIN-compliant applications, uninstall and then reinstall the TWAIN compliant application. ❏ For Mac OS X with an Intel processor, if other Epson scanner drivers except for EPSON Scan, such as Rosetta or PPC are installed, uninstall them and EPSON Scan, and then reinstall EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Adjust the threshold settings in EPSON Scan. ❏ Home Mode Select Black & White as the Image Type setting, click Brightness, and then adjust the threshold. ❏ Office Mode Select Black & White as the Image Type setting, and then adjust the threshold. ❏ Professional Mode Select Black & White as the Image Type setting, and then adjust the threshold setting. ❏ Scan at a higher resolution.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When using the thumbnail preview for a large original in Home Mode or Professional Mode in EPSON Scan, the scanning area may not be correct. When previewing in EPSON Scan, create marquees of the area you want to scan on the Preview tab in the Preview window. ❏ If Auto Photo Orientation in EPSON Scan does not work as intended, see the EPSON Scan help. ❏ Clear Auto Photo Orientation in EPSON Scan.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information & “Scan Mode” on page 20 Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF ❏ When scanning large volumes, we recommend scanning in grayscale. ❏ Increase the free space on the computer's hard disk. Scanning may stop if there is not enough free space. ❏ Try scanning at a lower resolution. Scanning stops if the total data size reaches the limit.
User's Guide Solving Problems Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only) Add the application to the Windows Firewall allowed program in security settings on the Control Panel. "?" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen "?" is displayed on the LCD screen when the image file is not supported by the product.
User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 180 Photo black ink nozzles: 180 Color ink nozzles: 180 for each color Weight of Paper Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24lb) Envelopes Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Printable Area Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. Single sheets (normal printing) A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 41.0 mm (1.61 in.) C 37.0 mm (1.46 in.
User's Guide Appendix Envelopes A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) C 18.0 mm (0.71 in.) D 41.0 mm (1.61 in.) Scanner Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Photoelectric Device CIS Maximum Document Size 216 × 297 mm (8.5 × 11.7 in.
User's Guide Appendix *1 Not supported for IEEE 802.11n. *2 Not supported for IEEE 802.11b. *3 Simple AP mode is compatible with Wi-Fi connection (infrastructure). *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.x or later Scan Mac OS X v10.9.
User's Guide Appendix Supported Data Specifications File Format JPEG with the Exif Version 2.3 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 Up to 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 Electrical Specifications Model 100 to 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model Rated Frequency Range 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 Hz Rated Current 0.7 A 0.35 A Power Consumption (with USB Connection) Standalone copying: Approx. 19 W (ISO/IEC24712) Standalone copying: Approx. 19 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: Approx. 4.7 W Ready mode: Approx. 4.7 W Sleep mode: Approx. 1.0 W Sleep mode: Approx. 1.0 W Power off: Approx. 0.2 W Power off: Approx. 0.
User's Guide Appendix Environmental Specifications for Ink Cartridges Storage Temperature -20 to 40 °C (-4 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 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows Vista (32-bit, 64bit)/Windows XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows XP (32-bit) ❏ Mac OS X v10.9.x/Mac OS X v10.8.
User's Guide Appendix Standards and Approvals for European Model Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC EN60950-1 EMC directive 2004/108/EC EN55022 Class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC EN300 328 EN301 489-1 EN301 489-17 EN60950-1 For European users We, Seiko Epson Corporation, hereby declare that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC: C491K For use only in Ireland, UK, Austria, Germa
User's Guide Appendix Exercise caution when copying the following items: ❏ Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession tickets, etc. ❏ Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc. Note: Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Responsible use of copyrighted materials: Printers can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials.
User's Guide Appendix 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. 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 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 Appendix http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem, contact Epson support services for assistance. Contacting Epson Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product manuals, contact Epson support services for assistance.
User's Guide Appendix The Helpdesk numbers are: Phone: 1300 361 054 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your Epson product manuals, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.
