User's Guide NPD5018-00 EN
User's Guide Copyright Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein.
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User's Guide Contents Contents Trademarks Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot. . . . . . . 35 Loading Envelopes and Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type for Each Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 About This Manual Printing Introduction to the Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Marks and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Descriptions Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Maintenance Box Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . . 68 Replacing a Maintenance Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Maintenance Rollers Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper Cassette 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper Cassette 2 to 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink. . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Appendix Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Printer Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Interface Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Wi-Fi Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Ethernet Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Security Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide About This Manual About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe) ❏ Important Safety Instructions (paper manual) Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer. This manual may not be included depending on model and region.
User's Guide About This Manual Links to related sections. Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver screens are from Windows 8 or Mac OS X v10.8.x. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation. ❏ Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight differences depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. ❏ If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing. ❏ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer. ❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause fire. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer. ❏ Always turn the printer off using the P button.
User's Guide Important Instructions Protecting Your Personal Information This printer allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and email addresses in its memory even when the power is turned off. If you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase the memory by selecting Menu > System Administration > Restore Default Settings > Clear All Data and Settings on the control panel.
User's Guide Administrator Settings Administrator Settings Locking the Printer Settings Using an Administrator's Password You can set an administrator's password to lock the printer settings so that they cannot be changed by other users. You can lock the following settings. ❏ System Administration ❏ Eco Mode You cannot change settings without entering the password. This password is also required when you make settings using Web Config or EpsonNet Config. c Important: Do not forget the password.
User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions A Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. B Front paper feed slot (B2) Load one sheet of paper at a time by hand. C Paper cassette 1 (C1) Loads paper. D Paper cassette 2 to 4 (C2 to C4) Optional paper cassette units. Loads paper. E Cabinet Optional cabinet. Stores paper or other consumables.
User's Guide Printer Basics A Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. B Paper support Supports loaded paper. C Rear paper feed (B1) Loads paper. D Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed. E Output tray Holds the ejected paper. F Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. G Paper cassette Loads paper.
User's Guide Printer Basics A Control panel Operates the printer. B Print head Fires ink. C Front cover (A) Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the printer.
User's Guide Printer Basics A Rear cover 2 (D2) Pull out when removing jammed paper. B AC inlet Connects the power cord. C Rear cover 1 (D1) Open when replacing the maintenance box or maintenance rollers, or removing jammed paper. D Rear cover (E) Covers for the optional paper cassette units. Open when replacing the maintenance rollers or removing jammed paper. E Service USB port USB port for future use. Do not remove the sticker. F USB port Connects a USB cable.
User's Guide Printer Basics Control Panel Buttons and Lights A Turns the printer on or off. Unplug the power cord when the power light is off. B Displays the Paper Setup screen. You can select the paper size and paper type settings for each paper source. C Error Flashes or turns on when an error occurs. D Data Flashes while the printer is processing data. Turns on when there are queued jobs. E - F G Displays menus and messages. Returns to the previous screen.
User's Guide Printer Basics Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection. Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Ad Hoc mode. Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct mode. Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Simple AP mode. Turns on when Eco Mode is enabled.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Print Status Sheet Configuration Status Sheet Prints an information sheet showing the current printer status and settings. Supply Status Sheet Prints an information sheet showing the status of consumables. Usage History Sheet Prints an information sheet showing the usage history of the printer. PS3 Status Sheet Prints an information sheet when you use this printer as a PostScript printer.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Printer Settings Paper Source Settings Rear Paper Feed Priority Feeds paper from the rear paper feed on a priority basis. A4/Letter Auto Switching Feeds paper from the paper source set as A4 size when there is no paper source set as Letter, or feeds from the paper source set as Letter size when there is no paper source set as A4. Auto Select Settings Specify which paper source to feed from.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Common Settings Sleep Timer Select the time period before the printer enters sleep mode (energy saving mode) when no operations are performed. The LCD screen turns black when the set time passes. Wi-Fi/Network Settings Power Off Timer You can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase will affect the product’s energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any change.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Universal Print Settings These print settings are applied when printing from an external device without using the printer driver, or when printing from a PostScript printer driver. Top Offset Adjust the top or left margin of the paper. Left Offset Top Offset in Back Adjust the top margin or left margin for the back of the page when performing 2-sided printing.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Common Settings Paper Size Select the paper size. Paper Type Select the paper type. Orientation Select the printing direction. Quality Select the print quality. Ink Save Mode Conserves ink by reducing the print density. Print Order Last Page on Top: Prints from the first page of a file. First Page on Top: Prints from the last page of a file. PCL Menu Number of Copies Set the number of copies.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations PS3 Menu Error Sheet Prints a sheet showing the error status when any PostScript errors occur while printing and any errors occur while printing a PDF file. Coloration Select the color mode for PostScript printing. Image Protect Disable this feature to lower the print quality automatically if the printer's memory becomes full. Binary Enable this feature when printing data that contains binary images.
User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side. ❏ If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
User's Guide Loading Paper Media Name * Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Printing Paper Cassette 1 Paper Cassette 2 to 4 Rear Paper Feed Front Paper Feed Slot Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 200 400 50 1 Auto, Manual* Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) – – 20 – – Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper A3+, A3 – – 10 – – A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 16:9 wide size (102 × 181 mm), 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.
User's Guide Loading Paper Commercially Available Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) Paper Cassette 1 Plain paper Rear Paper Feed Front Paper Feed Slot A3, B4 Up to the line under the d symbol inside the edge guide. 50 1 Auto, Manual*1*2 Legal, Letter, A4, B5, A5 Up to the line under the d symbol inside the edge guide.
User's Guide Loading Paper Media Name Envelope Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) 2-Sided Printing Paper Cassette 1 Paper Cassette 2 to 4 Rear Paper Feed Front Paper Feed Slot Envelope #10, Envelope DL, Envelope C6 – – 10 – – Envelope C4 – – 1 – – *1 Only use the rear paper feed to print 2-sided print jobs manually. *2 You can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed. *3 You can load up to 5 sheets for paper with one side already printed.
User's Guide Loading Paper Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver PostScript Printer Driver Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver Matte Epson Matte Epson Matte - Thick paper Thick-Paper Thick-Paper Thick Thick Envelope Envelope Envelope Envelope Envelope Epson Matte PaperHeavyweight Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette Note: If the optional cabinet and the paper cassette units are installed, do not pull out two or more paper cassettes at the same
User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Slide the front edge guide to its maximum position, and then slide the side edge guides to adjust to the paper size you want to use. 3. Load paper with the printable side facing down, and then slide the front edge guide to the edge of the paper. c Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line just under the d symbol inside the edge guide. 4.
User's Guide Loading Paper 7. Slide out the output tray. Related Information & “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 27 & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 27 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed 1. Open the feeder guard and pull out the paper support. 2. Slide the edge guides.
User's Guide Loading Paper 3. Load paper at the center of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. c Important: ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line just under the d symbol inside the edge guide. ❏ Load paper short edge first. However, when you have set the long edge as the width of the user defined size, load paper long edge first. 4. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. 5.
User's Guide Loading Paper Note: ❏ Return the remaining paper to its package. If you leave it in the printer, the paper may curl or the print quality may decline. ❏ You can use pre-punched paper under the following conditions. Automatic 2-sided printing is not available for prepunched paper. ❏ Loading capacity: One sheet ❏ Available size: A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal ❏ Binding holes: Do not load paper with the binding holes at the top or the bottom.
User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Slide the edge guides to adjust to the paper size you want to use. 3. Insert the paper with the printable side facing down until the printer partially pulls in the paper. c Important: ❏ Load paper short edge first. However, when you have set the long edge as the width of the user defined size, load paper long edge first. ❏ Keep the paper straight to prevent it from being fed askew. Note: If the printer does not pull in the paper, load it again.
User's Guide Loading Paper ❏ Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading. When the stacked envelopes are puffed up with air, press them down to flatten them before loading. ❏ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Using these envelopes causes paper jams and smears on the printout. ❏ Do not use envelopes with adhesive surfaces on the flaps or window envelopes. ❏ Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from a Computer If you cannot change some of the printer driver settings, they may have been restricted by the administrator. Contact your printer administrator for assistance. Printing Basics - Windows Note: ❏ See the online help for explanations of the setting items. Right-click an item, and then click Help. ❏ Operations may differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2.
User's Guide Printing ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. ❏ Paper Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. Make sure you select the correct paper type to optimize the print quality. ❏ Color: Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray. Note: If you are printing high-density data on plain paper, letterhead, or preprinted paper, select Standard-Vivid as the Quality setting to make your printout vivid. 7. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 8.
User's Guide Printing 3. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the printer driver window. If necessary, click Show Details or d to expand the print window. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
User's Guide Printing 6. Make the following settings. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. ❏ Media Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. Make sure you select the correct paper type to optimize the print quality. ❏ Grayscale: Select to print in black or shades of gray. 7. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing Printing on 2-Sides - Windows Note: ❏ Manual 2-sided printing is available when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ Manual 2-sided printing may not be available when the printer is accessed over a network or is used as a shared printer. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3.
User's Guide Printing 5. Select the bindings and Document Type. Note: ❏ Printing may be slow depending on the Document Type setting. ❏ If you are printing high-density data such as photos or graphs, select Text & Graphics or Text & Photos as the Document Type setting. If scuffing occurs or the image bleeds through to the reverse side, adjust the print density and ink drying time by clicking the arrow mark next to Adjustments. 6. Set the other items as necessary. 7. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 31 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 33 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot” on page 35 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 38 Printing Several Pages on One Sheet - Mac OS X 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 5.
User's Guide Printing 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Make the following settings on the More Options tab. ❏ Document Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. ❏ Output Paper: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. Fit to Page is selected automatically. Note: If you want to print a reduced image at the center of the page, select Center. 5. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 6. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing Printing Multiple Files Together (for Windows Only) Job Arranger Lite allows you to combine several files created by different applications and print them as a single print job. You can specify the print settings for combined files, such as layout, print order, and orientation. Note: To open a Print Project saved in Job Arranger Lite, click Job Arranger Lite on the printer driver's Maintenance tab. Next, select Open from the File menu to select the file.
User's Guide Printing Enlarged Printing and Making Posters (for Windows Only) You can print one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. You can print alignment marks that help you stick the sheets together. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select 2x1 Poster, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, or 4x4 Poster from Multi-Page on the Main tab. 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. 6.
User's Guide Printing Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks Here is an example of how to make a poster when 2x2 Poster is selected, and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides. 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks.
User's Guide Printing 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back. 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks).
User's Guide Printing 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together. 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks.
User's Guide Printing 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing on Envelopes Printing on Envelopes - Windows 1. Load envelopes in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Make the following settings on the Main tab. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the envelopes. ❏ Document Size: Select the envelope size you set in the application. ❏ Orientation: Select landscape. ❏ Paper Type: Select Envelope.
User's Guide Printing 5. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 6. Click Print. Related Information & “Loading Envelopes and Precautions” on page 36 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 38 Printing on Envelopes - Mac OS X 1. Load envelopes in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Paper Size: Select the envelope size you set in the application.
User's Guide Printing Windows To add your own preset, set items such as the Document Size and Paper Type on the Main or More Options tab, and then click Add/Remove Presets in Printing Presets. Mac OS X Access the printer driver window. To add your own preset, set items such as the Paper Size and Media Type, and then save the current settings as the preset in the Presets setting. Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can reduce or enlarge the size of a document by a specific percentage.
User's Guide Printing Note: This feature is only available when the following settings are selected. ❏ Paper Type: plain papers ❏ Quality: Standard ❏ Auto 2-sided printing: Disabled ❏ Color Correction: Automatic ❏ Short Grain Paper: Disabled Click Watermark Features on the More Options tab, and then select an anti-copy pattern. Click Settings to change details such as the size and density. Printing a Watermark (for Windows Only) You can print a watermark such as "Confidential" on your printouts.
User's Guide Printing 4. Select the orientation you set in the application as the Orientation on the Layout tab. 5. Make the following settings on the Paper/Quality tab. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. ❏ Media: Select the type of paper you loaded.
User's Guide Printing 6. Click Advanced, make the following settings, and then click OK. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. ❏ Color Mode: Select to print in full color or monochrome. 7. Click OK. 8. Click Print. Printing Using a PostScript Printer Driver - Mac OS X 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print.
User's Guide Printing 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. 5. Select Paper Feed from the pop-up menu, and then select the paper source in which you loaded the paper.
User's Guide Printing 6. Select Printer Features from the pop-up menu, select Quality as the Feature Sets setting, and then select the type of paper you loaded as the MediaType setting. 7. Select Color as the Feature Sets setting, and then select the setting for Color Mode. 8. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing Setting Items for the PostScript Printer Driver Click Advanced to make the following settings. Note: The availability of these settings varies by model. Color Mode Select whether to print in color or in monochrome. Press Simulation You can select a CMYK ink color to simulate when you print by reproducing the CMYK ink color of the offset press. Simulation Method Select the method of color conversion for the CMYK simulation.
User's Guide Printing 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Color Options: Select to print in full color or black. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. ❏ Paper Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Print.
User's Guide Printing 3. Click Print Queue. 4. Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel. Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 85 Canceling Printing - Mac OS X 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. Select the job you want to cancel. 3. Cancel the job. ❏ Mac OS X v10.8.x to Mac OS X v10.9.x Click next to the progress meter. ❏ Mac OS X v10.5.8 to v10.7.x Click Delete.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and the Maintenance Box You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box from the control panel or the computer. Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel 1. Enter Menu from the home screen. 2. Select Ink Levels.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor. Ink Cartridge Codes Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed; otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out and you may not be able to print. ❏ If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily, make sure you protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as the printer.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 2. Push the ink cartridge that you want to replace. The ink cartridge will pop out slightly. 3. Remove the ink cartridge from the printer. 4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package. c Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 5. Shake the ink cartridge horizontally for 5 seconds, moving it back and forth about 10 cm 15 times. 6. Insert the cartridge into the printer until it clicks. Note: If Cartridge Check is displayed on the control panel, press the OK button to check if the cartridges are installed correctly. 7. Close the front cover. Note: Put used ink cartridges in a plastic bag and dispose of them according to your local laws and regulations.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Replacing a Maintenance Box In some print cycles a very small amount of surplus ink may be collected in the maintenance box. To prevent ink leakage from the maintenance box, the printer is designed to stop printing when the absorbing capacity of the maintenance box has reached its limit.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 4. Put the used maintenance box in the transparent bag that came with the new maintenance box and seal the bag shut. c Important: ❏ Dispose the used maintenance box without removing the film. ❏ Do not tilt the used maintenance box until after it is sealed in the plastic bag; otherwise ink may leak. 5. Insert the new maintenance box all the way into the printer. 6. Close rear cover 1.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 1. Remove the new maintenance rollers from their package. c Important: ❏ The maintenance rollers for the paper cassette 1 and paper cassette 2 to 4 are different. Check the direction of the arrow at the center of the maintenance rollers, and make sure the maintenance rollers are the ones for paper cassette 1. If you attach the wrong rollers, the printer may not feed the paper. ❏ Be careful not to stain the surface of the maintenance rollers.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 5. Pull out rear cover 2. 6. Remove the cover inside the back of the printer. 7. Slide out the two used maintenance rollers, and remove them. 8. Insert two new maintenance rollers until they click into place.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Note: Insert the maintenance rollers by rolling them so that you can insert them smoothly. 9. Hold up the maintenance roller for the paper cassette by rolling it up, and then remove it. 10. Install the new maintenance roller in the paper cassette. 11. Hold down the maintenance roller firmly. 12. Insert rear cover 2, close rear cover 1, and then insert the paper cassette.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 13. Turn on the printer, select Menu > Maintenance > Maintenance Roller Information > Reset Maintenance Roller Counter, and then select the paper cassette in which you replaced the maintenance rollers.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 4. Turn the printer around, and open the rear cover of the optional paper cassette unit. 5. Remove the screws by a screwdriver and remove the cover on the rear of inside the printer.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 6. Slide out two used maintenance rollers, and remove both of them. 7. Insert two new maintenance rollers until they click into place. Note: Insert the maintenance rollers by rolling them so that you can insert them smoothly. 8. Hold up the maintenance roller for the paper cassette by rolling it up, and then remove it.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 9. Install the new maintenance roller in the paper cassette. 10. Hold down the maintenance roller firmly. 11. Fasten the screws to attach the cover back on, and close the rear cover. 12. Insert the paper cassette. 13. Turn on the printer, select Menu > Maintenance > Maintenance Roller Information > Reset Maintenance Roller Counter, and then select the paper cassette in which you replaced the maintenance rollers.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled (for Windows only) Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible. Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 3. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab. 4. Select Grayscale. 5. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 6. Click Print. 7. Click Print in Black in the window displayed.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 31 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 33 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot” on page 35 & “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 39 Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only) When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to create black.
User's Guide Improving Print Quality Improving Print Quality Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colors appear. When print quality has declined, use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are clogged, clean the print head. You can perform a nozzle check and head cleaning from the control panel or the computer.
User's Guide Improving Print Quality ❏ There are broken lines or missing segments: The print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step. 6. Select Clean the print head. 7. When cleaning is finished, select Print Nozzle Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows 1. Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 2.
User's Guide Improving Print Quality Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel 1. Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Enter Menu from the home screen. 3. Select Maintenance > Print Head Alignment. 4. Select Vertical Alignment or Horizontal Alignment, and then follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment pattern. ❏ Vertical Alignment: Select this if your printouts look blurry or vertical ruled lines appear misaligned.
User's Guide Improving Print Quality Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 85 Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X 1. Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Start the printer driver utility: ❏ Mac OS X v10.6.x to v10.9.x Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. ❏ Mac OS X v10.5.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Applications and Network Service Information Epson Connect Service Using Epson Connect, you can easily print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. See the Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only) Web Config Web Config is an application that allows you to change the printer settings on a Web browser and it is embedded in the printer.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 Select Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound. Right-click on your printer, or press and hold it and then select Printing preferences. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 Click the start button, and select Control Panel > View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound. Rightclick on your printer and select Printing preferences.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 3. Select the feature that you want to restrict. See the online help for explanations of the setting items. 4. Click OK. Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make various settings such as skipping blank pages, checking the paper width, and fine tuning the printing position. 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab. 3. Make the appropriate settings, and then click OK.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Starting the utility ❏ Mac OS X v10.6.x to v10.9.x menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then Select System Preferences from the select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. ❏ Mac OS X v10.5.8 Select System Preferences from the Queue > Utility. menu > Print & Fax, and then select the printer.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Related Information & “Temporarily Printing with Black Ink” on page 77 E-Web Print (for Windows Only) E-Web Print is an application that allows you to print Web pages with various layouts. Note: Windows Server operating systems are not supported. Starting When you install E-Web Print, it is displayed in your browser. Click Print or Clip.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Uninstalling Applications Note: Log on to your computer as an administrator. Enter the administrator password if the computer prompts you. Uninstalling Applications - Windows 1. Press the P button to turn off the printer. 2. Quit all running applications. 3. Open Control Panel: ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 Select Desktop > Settings > Control Panel. ❏ Except Windows 8.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 3. To uninstall the printer driver, select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then remove the printer from the enabled printers list. 4. Quit all running applications. 5. Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Uninstaller. 6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Installing a PostScript Printer Driver Installing a PostScript Printer Driver Using USB Interface - Windows 1. Turn off all virus protection applications. 2. Insert the software disc that came with the printer into the computer. Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, download the printer driver from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe) 3.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 9. Follow the on-screen instructions for the rest of the installation. Installing a PostScript Printer Driver Using Network Interface - Windows 1. Select Menu > Network Status > Wi-Fi/Network Status on the control panel, and then confirm the IP address. 2. Turn off all virus protection applications. 3. Turn on the printer. 4. Insert the software disc that came with the printer into the computer.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 8. Enter the printer's IP address, and then click Next. Note: For Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003, when the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard screen appears, click Finish. 9. Click Have Disk, specify the "eppsnt.inf" file that is on the software disc or that you have downloaded from the website, and then click OK. 10. Select your printer, and then click Next. 11.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 1. Insert the software disc that came with the printer into the computer. Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, download the printer driver from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe) 2. Double-click the EP_P6x64.exe (for 64-bit Windows) or EP_P6x86.exe (for 32-bit Windows) file that is on the software disc or that you have downloaded from the website. 3.
User's Guide Solving Problems Solving Problems Checking the Printer Status You can check error messages and the approximate ink levels on the LCD screen or the computer. Checking Messages on the LCD Screen If an error message is displayed on the LCD screen, follow the on-screen instructions or the solutions below to solve the problem. Error Messages Solutions Printer Error 0xXX Remove any paper or protective material in the printer. If the error message is still displayed, contact your dealer.
User's Guide Solving Problems Error Messages Solutions Recovery Mode The printer has started in recovery mode because the firmware update failed. Follow the steps below to try to update the firmware again. 1. Connect the computer and the printer with a USB cable. (During recovery mode, you cannot update the firmware over a network connection.) 2. Visit your local Epson website for further instructions.
User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper Follow the on-screen instructions on the printer's control panel to locate and remove the jammed paper including any torn pieces. ! Caution: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. If the printer starts operating, it could cause an injury. Be careful not to touch the protruding parts to avoid injury. c Important: Remove the jammed paper carefully. Removing the paper vigorously may cause damage to the printer.
User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed (B1) Remove the jammed paper. Removing Jammed Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot (B2) 1. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette. 2. Pull the lever. The cover comes off.
User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Reattach the cover. 5. Insert the paper cassette, and then set the output tray. Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper Cassette (C1/C2/C3/C4) Note: If the optional cabinet and the paper cassette units are installed, do not pull out two or more paper cassettes at the same time. 1. Pull out the paper cassette.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Insert the paper cassette. Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover 1 (D1) and Rear Cover 2 (D2) 1. Open rear cover 1. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Note: If you cannot remove the paper, pull rear cover 2 a little.
User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Pull out rear cover 2. 4. Remove the jammed paper. 5. Insert rear cover 2. 6. Close rear cover 1. Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Cover (E) of the Optional Paper Cassette Unit 1. Open the rear cover.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Close the rear cover. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following if the paper jams, paper feeds at a slant, several sheets of paper feed at a time, no paper feeds, or paper is ejected. ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions. ❏ Use paper supported by this printer. ❏ Follow the paper handling precautions.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ The maintenance rollers may be at the end of their service life. Select Menu > Maintenance > Maintenance Roller Information > Maintenance Roller Status, and then replace the maintenance rollers as necessary. ❏ Make sure the paper size and paper type settings of the paper source are correct.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ If you are printing a large image, the computer may not have enough memory. Print the image at a lower resolution or a smaller size. ❏ In Windows, click Print Queue on the printer driver's Maintenance tab, and then check the following. ❏ Check if there are any paused print jobs. Cancel printing if necessary. ❏ Make sure the printer is not offline or pending. If the printer is offline or pending, clear the offline or pending setting from the Printer menu.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Disable the bidirectional (or high speed) setting. When this setting is enabled, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and vertical lines may be misaligned. If you disable this feature, printing may slow down. ❏ Windows Clear High Speed on the printer driver's More Options tab. ❏ Mac OS X menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and Select System Preferences from the then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver).
User's Guide Solving Problems Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed Check the following if the paper is smeared or scuffed when printing. ❏ Clean the paper path. ❏ Load paper in the correct direction. ❏ When performing manual 2-sided printing, make sure that the ink is completely dry before reloading the paper. ❏ Enable the reduce smear setting for thick paper. If you enable this feature, print quality may decline or the printing may slow down. Therefore, this feature should normally be disabled.
User's Guide Solving Problems The Printed Image Is Inverted Clear any mirror image settings in the printer driver or the application. ❏ Windows Clear Mirror Image on the printer driver's More Options tab. ❏ Mac OS X Clear Mirror Image from the printer driver's Print Settings menu. The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ In Windows, if a large number of jobs are sent, the printer may not print. Select Print directly to the printer on the Advanced tab in the printer properties.
User's Guide Solving Problems Forgot Your Password If you forget the administrator's password, contact your dealer. Related Information & “Contacting Epson Support” on page 139 Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only) See the Network Guide for details.
User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 400 × 2 rows Color ink nozzles: 400 × 2 rows for each color Weight of Paper Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb) Thick Paper 91 to 256 g/m2 (25 to 68 lb) Envelope Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Envelope C4: 80 to 100 g/m2 (21 to 26 lb) Printable Area Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. Single sheets A 3.
User's Guide Appendix Wi-Fi Specifications Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n*1 Frequency Range 2.4 GHz Coordination Modes Infrastructure, Ad hoc*2, Wi-Fi Direct*3*4 Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit), WPA-PSK (AES)*5, WPA2-Enterprise *1 Complies with either IEEE802.11b/g/n or IEEE802.11b/g depending on location of purchase. *2 Not supported for IEEE 802.11n. *3 Not supported for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11n. *4 Simple AP mode is compatible with Ethernet connection.
User's Guide Appendix Dimensions Only the printer Dimensions Storage ❏ Width: 567 mm (22.3 in.) ❏ Depth: 570 mm (22.4 in.) ❏ Height: 378 mm (14.9 in.) Printing ❏ Width: 567 mm (22.3 in.) ❏ Depth: 902 mm (35.5 in.) ❏ Height: 562 mm (22.1 in.) Weight* * Approx. 25.9 kg (57.1 lb) Without the ink cartridges and the power cord. Printers with options These are the dimensions of printers with three optional paper cassette units and an optional cabinet. Dimensions Storage ❏ Width: 615 mm (24.2 in.
User's Guide Appendix Note: Check the label on the printer for its voltage. Environmental Specifications Operation Use under the conditions shown in gray. Temperature: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage Temperature: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)* Humidity: 5 to 85% RH (without condensation) * You can store for one month at 40°C (104°F).
User's Guide Appendix Font Information Available Fonts for PostScript Roman fonts Font Name Albertus, Albertus Italic, Albertus Light AntiqueOlive Roman, AntiqueOlive Italic, AntiqueOlive Bold, AntiqueOlive Compact Apple Chancery ITC AvantGarde Gothic Book, ITC AvantGarde Gothic Book Oblique, ITC AvantGarde Gothic Demi, ITC AvantGarde Gothic Demi Oblique Bodoni, Bodoni Italic, Bodoni Bold, Bodoni Bold Italic, Bodoni Poster, Bodoni Poster Compressed ITC Bookman Light, ITC Bookman Light Italic, ITC Bookman D
User's Guide Appendix Font Name ITC Mona Lisa Recut New Century Schoolbook Roman, New Century Schoolbook Italic, New Century Schoolbook Bold, New Century Schoolbook Bold Italic New York Optima, Optima Italic, Optima Bold, Optima Bold Italic Oxford Palatino Roman, Palatino Italic, Palatino Bold, Palatino Bold Italic Stempel Garamond Roman, Stempel Garamond Italic, Stempel Garamond Bold, Stempel Garamond Bold Italic Symbol Tekton Times Roman, Times Italic, Times Bold, Times Bold Italic Univers, Univers Obliq
User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol Set Swiss 742 Condensed Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Univers Condensed 3 Incised 901 Medium, Bold, Italic Antique Olive 3 Aldine 430 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Garamond 3 Calligraphic 401 - Marigold 3 Flareserif 821 Medium, Extra Bold Albertus 3 Swiss 721 SWM Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Arial 3 Dutch 801 SWM Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Times New 3 Swiss 721 SWA Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Ob
User's Guide Appendix OCR/Barcode Bitmap Font Font Name Family Symbol Set OCR A - 10 OCR B - 11 Code39 9.37cpi, 4.68cpi 12 EAN/UPC Medium, Bold 13 Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A, OCR B, Code39, and EAN/UPC fonts may not be readable. Print a sample and make sure the fonts can be read before printing large quantities.
User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol Set Swiss 721 Narrow SWA Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow 3 Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Palatino 3 Geometric 711 SWA Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Italic ITC Avant Garde Gothic 3 Revival 711 SWA Light, Demi Bold, Light Italic, Demi Bold Italic ITC Bookman 3 Century 702 SWA Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic New Century Schoolbook 3 Dutch 801 SWA Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold It
User's Guide Appendix Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you will probably never need to adjust the printer's settings. However, if you are writing your own printer control programs, or if you are using older software that cannot control fonts, refer to the following sections for symbol set details.
User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DeskTop 7J ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - - - - - Math-8 8M ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - ✓ ✓ - - - - - Roman-8 8U ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - ✓ - - - - Windows 3.
User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Windows Cyrillic 9R ✓ ✓ - - - - - - - - - - - PC-851, Greek 10G ✓ ✓ - - - - - - - - - - - ISO 8859/5 Cyrillic 10N ✓ ✓ - - - - - - ✓ - - - - PC-8, Greek 12G ✓ ✓ - - - - - - - - - - - ISO 8859/7 Greek 12N ✓ ✓ - - - - - - - - - - - PC-866 UKR 14R ✓ ✓ - - - - - - - - - - - Hebrew7 0H ✓ - - - - - ✓ - -
User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ISO Italian 9 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - ISO 8859-1 Latin 1 14 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - ✓ ISO Swedish 19 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - ASCII 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - ✓ ✓ - ISO United Kingdom 37 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - ISO French 38 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - ISO German 39 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - Legal 53 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - ✓ ISO 8859-2 Latin 2 78 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - ✓ ISO Spanish
User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pi Font 501 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - PC852 565 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - Unicode 3.0 590 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - WBALT 620 ✓ ✓ ✓ - - - - - - Windows 3.
User's Guide Appendix Regulatory Information Standards and Approvals Standards and Approvals for U.S. Model Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B This equipment contains the following wireless module. Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation Type: WLU6117-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
User's Guide Appendix Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the products. Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions to ensure the responsible and legal use of the printer.
User's Guide Appendix Printer Transfer and Transportation ! Caution: ❏ When carrying the printer, lift it using a stable position. Lifting the printer using an unstable position may result in injury. ❏ Because this printer is heavy, always use two people to carry it when unpacking or transporting. ❏ When lifting the printer, place your hands in the positions shown below. If you lift the printer holding other positions, the printer may fall or you may trap your fingers when placing the printer.
User's Guide Appendix c Important: ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. ❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. ❏ Leave the maintenance box installed; otherwise ink may leak during transporting. 1. Turn off the printer by pressing the P button, and then unplug the power cord. 2. Disconnect any connected cables. 3.
User's Guide Appendix ! Caution: ❏ Make sure you turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the printer, and disconnect any cables before starting installation. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock. ❏ Lock the casters of the cabinet before starting installation. If the cabinet moves unexpectedly, you may be injured. ❏ When lifting the printer, place your hands in the positions shown below.
User's Guide Appendix 5. Place the cabinet on a flat surface and lock the casters at the front. 6. Secure the stands with the attachments and screws.
User's Guide Appendix 7. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette.
User's Guide Appendix 8. Lower the printer or an optional paper cassette unit gently onto the cabinet aligning the corners, and then secure them with the screws. Note: ❏ Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws when securing the printer. ❏ Depending on the configuration, some screws may be left over after assembly.
User's Guide Appendix 9. Secure the printer or an optional paper cassette unit at the back with the attachments and screws. 10. Insert the paper cassette, and then attach the output tray. 11. Connect the cables and plug in the printer. Note: When uninstalling the cabinet, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, disconnect any cables, and then perform the installation procedure in reverse.
User's Guide Appendix Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units You can install up to three paper cassette units. ! Caution: ❏ Make sure you turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the printer, and disconnect any cables before starting installation. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock. ❏ When lifting the printer, place your hands in the positions shown below.
User's Guide Appendix 5. Place the optional paper cassette unit where you want to set up the printer. 6. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette. 7. Stack all optional paper cassette units on top of each other, and then secure them with the screws.
User's Guide Appendix 8. Lower the printer gently onto the optional paper cassette aligning the corners, and then secure them with the screws using a screw driver. Note: Depending on the configuration, some screws may be left over after assembly. 9. Secure the optional paper cassette unit and the printer at the back with the attachments and screws.
User's Guide Appendix 10. Insert a label showing the size of the paper to be loaded in the cassette into the holder. 11. Insert the paper cassette, and then attach the output tray. 12. Place the sticker indicating the cassette number. 13. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables, and then plug in the printer. 14. Turn on the printer by pressing the P button. 15. Press the button, and check that the optional cassette unit that you installed is displayed on the Paper Setup screen.
User's Guide Appendix Related Information & “Optional Paper Cassette Unit Code” on page 133 & “Installing the Optional Cabinet” on page 128 Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver To use the installed optional paper cassette unit, the printer driver needs to acquire the necessary information. Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver - Windows Note: Log on to your computer as an administrator. 1. Open the Optional Settings tab from the printer properties.
User's Guide Appendix See the computer's help for details. Note: To use the printer on a network, see the Network Guide. Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site. http://support.epson.net/ http://www.epson.
