WF-2540 User's Guide
Contents WF-2540 User's Guide............................................................................................................................... 13 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... Setting Up the Control Panel .............................................................................................................. Control Panel Buttons and Lights .........................
Paper or Media Type Settings ............................................................................................................ 44 Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 46 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 46 Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ......................................
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X ......................................................................... Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X ................................................................................... Printing Preferences - Mac OS X .............................................................................................. Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X ...............................................................................
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture ....................................................... Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture ................................................................... Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ Scanning to a PDF File........
Printing Your Group Dial List................................................................................................... Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows ............................................ Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X .......................................... Sending Faxes .................................................................................................................................
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows................................................................... 199 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X ................................................................. 199 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 201 Adjusting Print Quality...................................................................................................................
Printing a Network Status Sheet .................................................................................................. Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While.............................................................................
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 256 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 256 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 257 Image is Distorted or Blurry ...................................................................................................
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. Network Interface Specifications ....................................................................
WF-2540 User's Guide Welcome to the WF-2540 User's Guide.
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel The Sleep Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
3 The Fax button 4 The LCD screen 5 The arrow buttons and the OK button 6 The number pad 7 The 8 The 9 The WiFi light 10 The ADF light 11 The 12 The 13 The 14 The 15 The 16 The Start B&W button 17 The Start Color button Redial/Pause button Stop/Reset button Scan button Menu button Back button Speed Dial/Group Dial button Wi-Fi Setup button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 5. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Turning Off Control Panel Sounds You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sound and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the Off setting and press the OK button. 5. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top and Front 1 Edge guide 2 Sheet feeder 3 Paper support 4 Feeder guard 5 Output tray 6 Paper stopper 18
1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 ADF edge guide 4 ADF input tray 5 ADF output tray 19
1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 4 USB port for external devices Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 21
Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 LINE port 3 USB port 4 EXT port 5 LAN port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel You can scan, copy, and fax right from your product control panel. • Use the control panel to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or on a USB flash drive. You can even scan and send the file to an online service or to a remote printer.
• Your product works like a copy machine too. You can place a photo or document on the scanner glass, or load pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF). • For faxing, you first need to connect a phone line as described on the Start Here sheet. Then load your document and use the control panel to enter a phone number or select a number from your speed dial list.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time period you want, then press the OK button. 5. Press the Menu to exit. Parent topic: The Sleep Timer Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings. 2. Click the Maintenance tab and select Printer and Option Information. You see this window: 3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting. 4. Click Send. 5. When you see the time period you selected listed as the Current Printer Setting, click OK.
3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting. 4. Click Apply. 5. Close the Printer Settings window. Parent topic: The Sleep Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print and scan from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, and Epson Scan to Cloud.
Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo and send an email to your product. 1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet. 2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit www.epson.
3. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup. 4. Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson product. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Epson Scan to Cloud The Epson Scan to Cloud service sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. 1.
Using Google Cloud Print With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson wireless product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. If you are setting up your product for the first time, set up your Epson product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup.
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. 1. Press the Wi-Fi Setup button. You see this screen: 2. Press the OK button to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard. 3.
4. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password). • Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Then press the OK button to select it. • To change the case of letters, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase) and press the OK button. • To select a symbol, select Symbol and press the OK button. Then highlight a symbol and press the OK button to select it. • To enter a space, select Space and press the OK button.
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Paper for Photos You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces.
Loading Envelopes You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]). 1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left. 5. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these loading guidelines: • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. • Do not load envelopes above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Loading capacity Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) ** Approximately 100 sheets * Epson Bright White Paper ** 80 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Plain paper - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) 1 sheet Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Legal (8.
Available EPSON Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041586 500 Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Letter (8.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 S041727 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S042183 25 S041667 50 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50 S042038 100 S041141 20 S041649 50 S041271 100 Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Borderless Paper Sizes • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) • 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) • Letter (8.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Type Settings - Copying 45
Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 1.
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other. 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. The ADF light on the control panel turns on. 4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
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Copying See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals. Copying Documents or Photos Copying ID Cards Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
4. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 5. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to change the Density setting. 6. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Paper and Copy Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. 7. When you are ready to copy, press one of the Note: To cancel printing, press the Start buttons.
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Photo Paper Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epso
Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
1. Load plain paper in one of these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets. 2. Press the Copy button. You see this screen: 3. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 4. Press the Menu button, press the up or down arrow buttons to select ID Card Copy, and press the OK button. 5.
Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button.
Printing From a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details. 6. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on plain paper. Standard For everyday text and image printing. High For photos and graphics with high print quality.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network or as a shared printer. 1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox. 2. Click the Settings button. You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper.
1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting. • Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage. Select the percentage in the % menu. 2.
4. To add a header or footer to your document, select Header/Footer, then select Settings to customize the text and location. 5. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face.
Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page. Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print. 1. Click OK to save your settings.
2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings.
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2.
You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1.
3. Do one of the following: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product as the Printer setting. 4.
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Options - Mac OS X Print Options - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Print Quality Options - Mac OS X You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print.
Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the popup menu on the print window.
Managing Color - Mac OS X You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. 3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu. 4.
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
3. Select Driver. You see this screen: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Printing Preferences - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting.
Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is low. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
2. Select the following options as necessary: Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon. • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the Pause Printer icon. • To check ink status, click the Supply Levels icon. Mac OS X 10.8: • To cancel printing, click the • To pause a print job, click the button.
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button on your product.
Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • Scan to USB Device saves your scan file on a USB flash drive and lets you select the file format, resolution, and other settings. • Scan to Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. • Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8.
4. To scan to your computer, you first need to select how you connected your product to your computer: • If your product is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, press the up or down arrow buttons to select USB Connection. • If your product is connected to your computer over a network, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the computer name from the list. 5. Press the Start Color button to start scanning.
Scan to USB Device setting Available options Description Contrast –4 to +4 Press the arrow buttons to decrease or increase image contrast Document Orientation Portrait For PDF documents Landscape Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Changing Default Scan Button Settings You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program. 1.
• Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Note: Epson Scan may start in a mode other than Home Mode when you first access it. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.
Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan Modes Selecting the Scan Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File Settings Parent topic: Scanning Scan Modes Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting.
2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original.
5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. 7. If you are using the ADF, reinsert your original into the ADF. 8. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area). 9. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scan area in the Preview window. 10. Click Scan.
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas. You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings. 1. In the Preview window, click the preview image.
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.
Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges. Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.
2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.) • Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will e-mail, view on a computer screen, or post on the web. • Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only). You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings. 1.
• Normal preview: Click the image.
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.
• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. Copy Marquee icon to Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3.
Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned.
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size.
2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents or photos. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the specific type of original you are scanning as the Auto Exposure Type setting: Document or Photo. 5. Select the details of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting. 6.
Scan Resolution Guidelines Related tasks Selecting Scan File Settings Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode You can select these Document Source options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. ADF Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning. Document Table Selects the scanner glass as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Normal preview: Click the image. Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.
• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Copy Delete Marquee icon. Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. 3.
Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode You can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You can also select a specific scan size, such as a common photo size like 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm).
3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned.
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size. 6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or setting and select options as desired. (Mac OS X) icon next to the Target Size • Scale: Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you enter.
• Trimming: Turns automatic image cropping on or off. • Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjust it without constraint. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines You can preview your scanned image so you can adjust the scan settings using the preview as a guide.
• Fax: 200 dpi Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. You can also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You may also be able to access the window by clicking the 119 icon on the Epson Scan window.
1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image: • Click the button for one of the displayed folders. • Click the Other button, click the Browse or Choose button, and select a folder. 2. Type in a stem file name in the Prefix field. This name is used along with numbers to automatically name your scanned files. 3. Select a different number as the Start Number setting, if you like. 4. Select the file format you want to use in the Image Format Type menu. 5.
PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen). TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. Optional Settings Overwrite any files with the same name Select to overwrite previous files with the same names.
4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu. 6. Click Scan.
Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture Parent topic: Scanning Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture You can select these scan settings in your imaging editing application for Mac OS X. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges. Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones.
3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings.
9. Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 10. Choose one of the following options on the screen: • If you are scanning only one page, click Save File. • If you need to scan additional pages in a document, click Add page. Place additional pages on the product for scanning, click Scan, and repeat until you have scanned all the pages. When you are finished, click Save File. • If you need to delete or reorder the scanned pages, click Edit page.
Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting Scan File Settings Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using Epson Scan's Color Restoration setting. You can select this setting in any of the available scan modes. Note: Color restoration is not available in Office Mode, if Epson Scan offers that mode. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3.
Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing, spreadsheet, or HTML-editing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to install an OCR program, such as ABBYY FineReader. In Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.
3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan to. 5. If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click OK. Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see the scan settings window. 6. Select your scan settings. 7. Click Preview and adjust the area you want to scan, if necessary. 8.
Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window. 10. Select a name and a file format for your document and click Save. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X You can use the ABBYY FineReader OCR program to convert scanned documents to editable text. In Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.
3. Open the Get Images From pop-up menu and select your product. 4. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 5. Select the type of document you are going to scan. Epson Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan. Your document is scanned and you see the Epson Scan window while your document is converted to editable text. 7. Click Close to close the Epson Scan window and Preview window, if necessary.
You see the Save Converted File As window: 8. Click the Save button. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system.
Faxing See these sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product. This will erase all of your network settings and fax data.
1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product. Contact your DSL or ISDN provider for the necessary equipment.
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2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product.
3. Connect the second phone cable to your telephone or answering machine and to the EXT port on your product. Note: If you connect an answering machine and Auto Answer mode is turned on, make sure the product's Rings to Answer setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call. Any phone or answering machine must be connected to the EXT port for your product to detect an incoming fax call when the phone is picked up.
Setting Up Fax Features Before faxing with your product, set up your fax header and select the fax features you want to use. Note: If you leave your product unplugged for a long period of time, you may need to reset the date and time settings for faxes.
1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Country/Region and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select your country or region and press the OK button. You see a confirmation screen. 5. If the setting is correct, select Yes and press the OK button. (If not, select No and retry.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Date/Time and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the date format you want to use and press the OK button. 5. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current date, then press the OK button. 6. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time format you want to use and press the OK button.
7. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current time, select AM or PM if you selected a 12-hour time format, then press the OK button. 8. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Daylight Saving Time and press the OK button. 9. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Summer if Daylight Saving Time (DST) is in effect; otherwise, select Winter. Then press the OK button. Note: If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), you must change this setting to match the season.
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Header and press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button to select Fax Header. You see this screen: 7. Use the keypad to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name. You can enter up to 40 characters. 8. Select Done and press the OK button to return to the Header menu. 9. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Your Phone Number and press the OK button. 10.
• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Then press the OK button to select it. • To change the case of letters, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase) and press the OK button. • To select a symbol, select Symbol and press the OK button. Then highlight a symbol and press the OK button to select it. • To enter a space, select Space and press the OK button. • To delete characters, select the back arrow and press the OK button.
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Send Settings or Receive Settings and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to change any of the available settings. 6. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Sending Options Fax Receive Options Selecting Fax Communication Settings You can customize how your product sends and receives faxes over your phone line. 1. Press the 2. Press the Fax button.
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Communication and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to change any of the available settings. 6. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Communications Options Printing Fax Reports You can run a variety of reports on your fax transmissions and print your speed and group dial lists.
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of the available reports and press the OK button. Note: If you select Fax Log, additionally select Print and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Report Options Restoring Default Fax Settings You can restore your fax settings to their default options, if necessary. 1. Press the Menu button. 2.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of the available options and press the OK button. You see a confirmation screen. 4. Select Yes or No and press the OK button. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Restore Default Settings Options Fax Sending Options Set the options you want to use for outgoing faxes. Setting Options Description Quality Standard Provides good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes.
Setting Options Description Last Transmission Report On Error Prints a report on the last transmitted fax only if a fax error occurs (default setting). On Send Prints a report on the last transmitted fax after every fax you send. Off Does not print a report on the last transmitted fax after you send a fax. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Fax Receive Options Set the printing options you want to use for incoming faxes.
Setting Options Description DRD All If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on your phone line, your telephone company can assign two or more phone numbers to the same line and assign different ring patterns to each. If you use this service, select the number of rings for your fax number as the DRD setting so your product can receive faxes on the correct number of rings. All is the default setting and works for phone lines that do not use this service.
Fax Report Options Select the fax report or list you want to print. Fax Log View or print a report on recent fax transmissions. Last Transmission Print a report on your last fax transmission. Speed Dial List Print a list of your speed dial entries. Group Dial List Print a list of your group dial entries. Reprint Faxes Reprint the most recent incoming fax. Protocol Trace Print a protocol trace of your last fax transmission.
1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility. You see this window: 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.
4. Select Fax Settings. 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility Help option. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Mac OS X. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Fax Settings. 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility ? icon. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists You can set up a speed dial list of fax numbers so you can quickly select them for faxing.
Creating Speed Dial List Entries Printing Your Speed Dial List Creating Group Dial List Entries Printing Your Group Dial List Parent topic: Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists Creating Speed Dial List Entries You can create a speed dial list of fax numbers to help you quickly send faxes. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Press the 2. Press the Fax button. Menu button. 3.
5. Select the number you want to use for the fax number you are adding and press the OK button. 6. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. 7. Press the OK button. You see this screen: 8. Use the keypad to enter a name for the speed dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 9. Select Done and press the OK button. You return to the Speed Dial Setup screen.
10. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above. • To edit an existing entry, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Edit, select the entry, press the OK button, and change the information. • To delete an entry, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Delete, select the entry, press the OK button, and confirm the deletion.
5. Select Speed Dial List and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Creating Group Dial List Entries You can create a group dial list after creating a speed dial list. Each group dial list can include up to 30 fax numbers. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Press the Fax button.
2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Group Dial Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Create and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select the number you want to use for the group dial entry you are adding and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. Use the keypad to enter a name for the group dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters.
7. Select Done and press the OK button. You see a screen similar to this: 8. Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the speed dial entry you want to add to the group, and press the right arrow button to select it. 9. Continue selecting speed dial entries as necessary. 10. When you are finished, press the OK button. You return to the Group Dial Setup screen. 11. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above.
2. Press the 3. Press the Fax button. Menu button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Fax Report and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select Group Dial List and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report.
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility for Windows. The utility also lets you import fax numbers from the Windows Address Book and back up fax numbers stored in your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen.
4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List.
5. Select an empty entry and click the icon. Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. icon. To delete an entry, select it and click the 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. • To create a group dial entry, select Group, enter a name, select your desired fax numbers, and click OK. 7. Repeat the previous steps as necessary to add all your speed dial or group dial entries. 8.
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility. The utility also lets you import fax numbers from the MacAddress Book and back up fax numbers to your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. • To create a group dial entry, select Group Dial, enter a name, select your desired fax numbers, and click OK. 7. Repeat the previous steps as necessary to add all your speed dial or group dial entries. 8.
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel See these sections to send faxes using the product's control panel.
3. Do one of the following: • Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. • Press the Redial/Pause button to redial the last dialed fax number. 4. If you need to change any fax settings, press the Menu button, select Send Settings, press the OK button, and select your settings. When you finish selecting settings, press the Menu button. 5. Press one of the Start buttons.
3. Press the button twice. Speed Dial/Group Dial button. If you want to select a group dial entry, press the 4. Select the speed dial or group dial entry you want to use, then press the OK button. 5. If you need to change any fax settings, press the Menu button, select Send Settings, press the OK button, and select your settings. When you finish selecting settings, press the Menu button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons.
3. Dial the fax number from the connected telephone. You see this screen: 4. Using your product control panel, select Send and press the OK button. Note: Your product now communicates with the recipient's fax machine. 5. If you need to change any fax settings, press the Menu button, select Send Settings, press the OK button, and select your settings. When you finish selecting settings, press the Menu button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons.
Note: You can only send faxes in black-and-white when you use this option. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing. 2. Press the Fax button. 3. Press the Menu button, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Broadcast Fax, and press the OK button. 4. Do the following as necessary: • Use the numeric keypad to manually enter fax numbers. Press the down arrow button to add additional fax numbers. • To select a speed or group dial entry, press the Menu button.
After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax. Note: If the number is busy or there is a communication problem, your product displays a redialing message and will redial the number in a few minutes. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending a Fax at a Specified Time You can send a fax at a time of your choice. Note: You can only send faxes in black-and-white when you use this option. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing. 2.
7. Press the Start B&W button. If prompted, select where you placed your document (Automatic Document Feeder or scanner glass). Note: To cancel faxing, press the Stop/Reset button. Your product scans your original and prompts you to place additional pages, if necessary. After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax at the specified time. You cannot send additional faxes until the timed fax has been sent.
2. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer. 3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button. Note: If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen. For more information about selecting fax print settings, click Help. 4. Select the Page Range as necessary. (Leave the Number of copies set to 1.) 5. Click Print.
6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information. 7. Add a cover sheet, input a fax number, or set up a phone book of numbers for future use, then click Next. Note: For detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. If you added a cover sheet to your fax, select a cover sheet style, enter your subject and comment information, then click Next. 9. Click Send to transmit your fax.
1. Open the file you want to fax. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product FAX option as the Printer setting. 4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. 5. Select the number of pages you are faxing as the Pages setting.
7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book. 8. Select Fax Settings from the pop-up menu.
9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 10. Click Fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost.
Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) To receive and print faxes automatically, you can turn on Auto Answer mode. If an answering machine is connected, make sure the product's Rings to Answer setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call.
2. If you hear a fax tone, select the Receive option and press the OK button. Note: Leave the answered call active as you receive the fax transmission. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to receive the fax. When fax transmission is finished, you see the previous LCD screen. 4. Hang up the phone. 5. Press one of the Start buttons to print the fax.
Using USB Flash Drives With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a USB flash drive inserted into your product. Inserting a USB Flash Drive Removing a USB Flash Drive Transferring Files on a USB Flash Drive Inserting a USB Flash Drive Insert your USB flash drive into the USB port on the front of the product.
Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your Computer Before you transfer files from a computer to a USB flash drive inserted into the USB port on the front of your product, you may need to set up your product's file sharing settings. Caution: Remove the flash drive before you change this setting or you may lose data from the flash drive. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select File Sharing Setup and press the OK button. 3.
2. Insert a flash drive into the USB port on the front of your product. 3. Do one of the following to access your flash drive files from your computer: • Windows: Select the Computer or My Computer utility, then select the removable disk icon. • Mac OS X with a USB connection: Look for the removable disk icon on your desktop, then select it.
Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to www.epson.com/recycle for more information.
Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 3. Do one of the following: • If you are finished, select OK and press the OK button. • If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Cartridge Replacement and press the OK button. When you finish replacing cartridges, press the OK button again.
2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3.
4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox.
Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
3. Do the following as necessary: • To update the ink cartridge status, click Update. • Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status.
Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them.
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 1. Turn on your product.
2. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. Caution: Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open.
3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 4. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak. 5. Remove the cartridge from the package.
6. Remove the yellow tape from the side of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.
8. Lower the scanner unit. 9. Press the OK button. The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 90 seconds. When you see a confirmation message on the screen, ink charging is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product while the power light is flashing or you will waste ink.
Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink cartridge. This method allows you to replace a cartridge before it is low or expended (if it is too old, for example). 1. Do one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings. Then click the Maintenance tab. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.
2. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your ink cartridges as necessary. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer using black ink. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as possible for future printing.
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in black ink with an expended color cartridge, you can cancel your print job and select settings to print on plain paper or on an envelope. Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Click Stop or Cancel Print to cancel your print job.
2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. Mac OS X 10.8: Click the the OK button. button to cancel your print job. If an error message is displayed, click Note: If the message screen appears on another computer on a network, you may need to cancel the print job using the product control panel. 3. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 4.
11. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 13. Select the Grayscale option. 14. Click Print to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink.
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Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to clean the print head nozzles.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 5. Press one of the Start buttons.
6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check and press the OK button. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button to continue.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
4. Click Print. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.
Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the OK button to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished. You see this screen: 6. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Nozzle Check and press the OK button.
7. Press one of the Start buttons to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
4. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 5. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press one of the Start buttons to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 6. Check the printed pattern and press the up or down arrow buttons to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. Press the OK button after each selection.
Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. When you are done, click Finish.
2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it is clean. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean.
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and paper support when you are not using the product to protect it from dust. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
6. Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF.
7. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as described here.
Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Lower the scanner unit. 5. Remove all the paper from the product. 6. Unplug the power cable. 7. Disconnect any connected cables. 8. Close the output tray and paper support. 9. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product. Keep the product level during transportation.
Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.
Related tasks Changing Automatic Update Options Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper jam Paper is jammed in the product. Remove the jammed paper and follow the steps on the LCD screen to clear the error. Paper jam in the ADF Paper is jammed in the ADF or an object is blocking the hole in the front left corner of the product next to the scanner glass.
Related references Paper Jam Problems Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Where to Get Help Related tasks Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button.
7. Do the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. Any operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head.
You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of these options and press the OK button. • Fax Send/Receive Settings: Restores all of the default fax settings on the Send Settings, Receive Settings, and Communication screens. • Fax Data Settings: Erases the speed dial list, group dial list, header, and fax log. • Wi-Fi/Network Setting: Restores all of the default network settings.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Noise After Ink Installation If you hear noises from your product after installing ink, check the following: • The first time you install ink cartridges, the product must prime its print head. Wait until priming finishes before you turn off the product, or it may prime improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on. Your product is finished priming the print head when the power light stops flashing.
Control Panel Setup Problems If you have problems setting up the control panel, try these solutions: • To view LCD screen text in a different language, select a different language setting for the panel. • To turn off the beep heard when you press a button, turn off the panel's sound setting. This also turns off the dialing sound for sending faxes.
• You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. • Check to see if access restrictions, such as MAC address filtering, are set on the router or access point. If access restrictions are set, add your product's MAC address to your router's address list. To obtain your product's MAC address, print a network status sheet. Then follow the instructions in your router or access point documentation to add the address to the list.
Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac OS X printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on again. • If you are connecting the product wirelessly via EpsonNet Setup and the WiFi light on your product is not solid green, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software.
• If you are connecting the product via EpsonNet Setup and the WiFi light on your product is not solid green , make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software.
Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related topics Scanning Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi/Network Settings and press the OK button. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Confirm Wi-Fi/Network Settings and press the OK button. 4.
Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product.
Related references Paper Jam Problems Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems If you have problems with paper jams, try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the output tray and sheet feeder. 3. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer.
4. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces.
Caution: Do not touch any buttons on the control panel while your hands are inside the product. 5. Lower the scanner unit. 6. Follow the steps on the LCD screen to resume printing. 7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper.
1 ADF cover 2 Paper feeder Caution: Do not remove paper jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you could damage the ADF. 4. Leave the ADF cover open, then lift the paper feeder.
1 ADF cover 2 Paper feeder 5. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces.
6. Lower the paper feeder (but don't close the ADF cover). 7. Raise the ADF input tray. 8. Carefully remove any jammed paper. 9. Lower the ADF input tray and reload your originals.
Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure the originals you load are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. 10. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size.
Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print, connect your product directly to your computer instead of the hub. • Run a product check to see if a test page prints. If the test page prints, check to see if your product software is installed correctly.
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar If you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first try restarting your computer. If that does not work, try this solution: 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen and select All apps. Select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista: Click , select Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound.
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a highresolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your system's memory. • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility to free up existing space.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages.
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged.
Related topics Loading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: • Make sure you are printing on a compatible borderless paper type and size. Note: Do not select a custom paper size for borderless prints. • Windows: Make sure you selected the Borderless setting in your printer software. • Mac OS X: Make sure you selected the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option in your printer software.
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, right-click your product name, and select Open. Right click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes.
Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle.
• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. • You may need to replace the ink cartridges.
• If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. If one side of a sheet will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle.
• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path.
Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Colors If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system.
Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings.
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview Scanned Image Edges are Cropped Parent topic: Solving Problems Related topics Solving Print Quality Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked If straight lines in an original appear crooked in a scanned image, make sure to place your original straight when you scan it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Image is Distorted or Blurry If a scanned image appears distorted or blurry, try these solutions: • Make sure your original is not wrinkled or warped. This may prevent the original from laying flat on the scanner glass.
• Brightness • Histogram Adjustment • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image If an image from the back of a thin original appears in your scanned image, place a piece of black paper on the back of the original and scan it again.
Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and the software you are using to see if they are affecting the palette of colors you see on your screen. To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Change the Image Type setting and experiment with different combinations of the next settings. • Adjust the Tone Correction setting. • Adjust the Auto Exposure setting.
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Parent topic: Solving Problems Cannot Send or Receive Faxes If you cannot send or receive faxes, try these solutions: • Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working. • Make sure paper is loaded correctly in your product. • Make sure Auto Answer mode is turned on to receive faxes automatically. Check your product control panel to see if this mode is turned on.
Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Printing Fax Reports Selecting Fax Communication Settings Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Make sure your telephone is connected to your product's EXT port. Note: When answering a call that is a fax, wait until the product's LCD screen displays a message that a connection has been made before you hang up.
When to Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions for your operating system. Uninstalling Product Software - Windows Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X Parent topic: Solving Problems Uninstalling Product Software - Windows You can uninstall and then re-install your product software to solve certain problems. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Disconnect any interface cables. 3.
5. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Scan, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: Select EPSON Scan and click Uninstall/Change. • Windows XP: Select EPSON Scan and click Change/Remove. 6. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to re-install your software. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson.
Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
Windows System Requirements To use your product and its software, your computer should use one of these Microsoft operating systems: • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Windows XP SP3 Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product.
Related references Paper Loading Capacity Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device CIS Effective pixels 10,200 × 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is large. Document size Maximum: 8.5 × 11.
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Fax Specifications Fax type Black-and-white and color fax capability Support line Household phone line Speed Up to 33.6 kbps Resolution Monochrome Standard: 203 × 98 dpi Fine: 203 × 196 dpi Photo: 203 × 196 dpi Color Fine: 200 × 200 dpi Photo: 200 × 200 dpi Error correction mode CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with error correction mode Speed dial/group dial numbers Up to 60 (combined) Page memory Up to 180 (ITU-T No.
Single-sheets Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]) A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches [148 × 210 mm]) B5 (182 × 257 mm) 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm) 5 × 8 inches (127 × 203 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) 3.9 × 5.8 inches (100 × 148 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.
Single sheets 1 Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.
1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.83 inch (21 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale.
Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 8.7 inches (221 mm) Printing: 11.5 inches (291 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (392 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (392 mm) Depth Stored: 14.8 inches (377 mm) Printing: 21.3 inches (540 mm) Weight 13.0 lb (5.9 kg) (without ink cartridges) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 240 V Input voltage range 90 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz Rated current 0.5/0.
Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC) Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers) Hi-Speed USB (for Mass storage class for external storage) Parent topic: Technical Specifications External USB Device Specifications USB flash drives Up to 2TB Formatte
Wireless Communication mode Infrastructure mode Ethernet standard IEEE802.3i/u Ad hoc mode IEEE802.3az (the connected device should comply with IEEE802.3az) Ethernet Communication mode 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Note: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B Canada Safety: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notices Trademarks Copyright Notice FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ("ACTA") .
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If you have problems with this product and require technical or customer support, please visit www.epson.com for more information. This product is not intended to be repaired by the customer.
interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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netbase-4.29 psmisc-21.5 readline-libs-5.0 sysvinit-2.86 udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The list of LGPL Programs: uclibc-0.9.29 libusb-libs-0.1.12 zeroconf 0.6.1-1 iksemel 1.4 Apache License This printer product includes the open source software program "Bonjour" which apply the Apache License Version2.
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