User's Guide NPD5127-00 EN
User's Guide Copyright Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein.
User's Guide Trademarks Trademarks ❏ EPSON is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ❏ Microsoft , Windows , and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® ® ® ❏ Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, OS X, Bonjour, Safari, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
User's Guide Contents Contents Available Paper and Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 List of Paper Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed. . . . . . . . . . . 25 Copyright Trademarks Printing About This Manual Printing from a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Epson Basic Driver (for Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Printing Basics - Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Maintenance Box Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Maintenance Box Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . . 60 Replacing a Maintenance Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink. . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows. 65 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only). . . . . .
User's Guide Contents Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 ❏ 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. ❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings. Operating System References Windows In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.
User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Use only the power cord and USB cable supplied with the printer and do not use the cord and cable with any other equipment.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously and do not drop them. Also, be careful not to squeeze them or tear their labels. Doing so may cause ink leakage. ❏ Keep ink cartridges and maintenance box out of the reach of children. Safety Instructions for the Battery ❏ If the battery is not fully charged within the specified time, stop charging. Otherwise, the battery could become hot, emit smoke, rupture, or catch fire.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively affect the operation of automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices. ❏ Follow the instructions given by airline crews to use this printer in flight.
User's Guide Tips for Smart Use Tips for Smart Use Tips: Printing Using the Epson Basic Driver (Windows) The Epson basic driver allows you to print easily whether you are in the office or on the road. Even if you have not installed this printer's driver on your PC, or you have no internet access to download it, you can install the basic driver from the printer itself. All you need to do is connect the printer and your computer via the micro USB cable.
User's Guide Tips for Smart Use http://ipr.to Related Information & “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 47 Tips: Adjusting Density or Color You can adjust the density and color on the printer's control panel. Related Information & “Menu” on page 20 Tips: Considering the Environment ❏ When you use the printer in places where the use of electronic devices are limited such as hospitals, please set the disable Wi-Fi setting on the control panel.
User's Guide Tips for Smart Use ❏ In quiet places such as libraries and open plan offices, please enable quiet mode. By slowing down the printer operation, the printer lowers the operations sounds. Related Information & “Menu” on page 20 Tips: Storing the Printer When the printer is not in use, you can place it with the silver clip face up. Keep the printer away from direct sunlight and place it in a cool dry place.
User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions A Printer cover Supports loaded paper. B Control panel Operates the printer. C Battery charging light Turns on when the battery is charging, and turns off when the battery is charged. Flashes when the printer cannot charge the battery because the temperature is too low (less than 5 °C) or too high (higher than 40 °C). Charge the battery within a range of 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F). D Power light Turns on when the power is on.
User's Guide Printer Basics A Maintenance box cover Open when replacing the maintenance box. B Security lock slot Insert a security lock for theft prevention. A Inner cover Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the printer. B Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath.
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 l, u, r, d, OK C Press l, u, r, and d to select menus. Press OK button to confirm your selection or run the selected feature. Cancels the current operation or returns to the previous screen. Related Information & “Guide to the LCD Screen” on page 18 Guide to the LCD Screen The home screen is displayed when the printer is turned on.
User's Guide Printer Basics B Icons that show the network status are displayed. Indicates that there is no wireless (Wi-Fi) network available, or that the printer is connecting to a Wi-Fi network. Indicates that a problem has occurred with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the printer is searching for a Wi-Fi network connection. Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The more bars there are, the stronger the connection.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Options Menu Menu Settings and Explanations Battery Check the status and amount of battery remaining. Press the d button to make the settings for charging the battery. Maintenance Battery Settings USB Power Supply via PC Connect the printer to the computer using a micro USB cable so that you can charge the battery from the computer when the printer is turned off or printer is in the sleep mode. Ink Cartridge Replacement Replaces the ink cartridge.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Printer Setup Paper Source Settings Power Off Timer Paper Setup Select the paper size and paper type you loaded in the rear paper feed. Paper Setting Alert Displays an error message when the paper size or type settings in Paper Setup and the print settings do not match. Paper Configuration Automatically displays the paper settings screen when paper is loaded. AirPrint is not available when disabled.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Restore Default Settings Resets the selected settings to their defaults. Wi-Fi Setup See the list of menus in Network Settings for more details.
User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side. ❏ If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
User's Guide Loading Paper Available Paper and Capacities Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts. Genuine Epson Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) Manual 2Sided Printing Borderless Printing Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 20 ✓ - Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) 5* - - 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 5* - ✓ A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) 5* - - 16:9 wide size (102 × 181 mm), 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.
User's Guide Loading Paper List of Paper Types To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper. Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver Epson Basic Driver plain papers plain papers Plain paper Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy - Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Prem.
User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Slide the edge guide. 3. Load paper vertically along the right side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. c Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper.
User's Guide Loading Paper ❏ Pre-punched paper Note: You can use pre-punched paper under the following conditions. ❏ Loading capacity: One sheet ❏ Available size: A4, B5, A5, A6, Letter, Legal ❏ Binding holes: Do not load paper with the binding holes at the top or the bottom. Adjust the print position of your file to avoid printing over the holes. 4. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper.
User's Guide Loading Paper Note: If you cannot move the edge guide, the part on the right side may not be in the correct position. Slide the edge guide to the far left, slide the part on the right side to the far right, and then try again. 5. On the control panel, set the size and type of the paper you loaded in the rear paper feed. Note: ❏ You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by selecting Menu > Printer Setup > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setup.
User's Guide Printing Printing c Important: Do not disconnect the AC adapter while the printer is operating. Printing may slow down, and a paper jam may occur. Printing from a Computer Using the Epson Basic Driver (for Windows Only) When this printer's driver is not installed on the computer, you can install the Epson basic driver from the printer. However, because the Epson basic driver only comes with limited features, we recommend that you install this printer's driver.
User's Guide Printing Printing Basics - Epson Basic Driver ( for Windows Only) 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 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. ❏ Media: Select the type of paper you loaded.
User's Guide Printing ❏ Color: Select to print in full color or monochrome 6. Click Advanced, make the following settings, and then click OK. Paper Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. 7. Click OK. 8. Click Print. Related Information & “Installing the Epson Basic Driver (for Windows Only)” on page 29 Printing Basics - Windows Note: ❏ See the online help for explanations of the setting items. Right-click an item, and then click Help.
User's Guide Printing 5. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 6. Make the following settings. ❏ Document Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. ❏ Borderless: Select to print with no margins around the image. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. ❏ Paper Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. ❏ Color: Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray.
User's Guide Printing 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the print dialog. If necessary, click Show Details or d to expand the print window. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Preset: Select when you want to use the registered settings. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. When printing with no margins, select a "borderless" paper size.
User's Guide Printing 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.x or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the Select System Preferences from the printer, and then add the printer again. See the following to add a printer. http://epson.sn 6. Make the following settings. ❏ Media Type: Select the type of paper you loaded.
User's Guide Printing Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows only) The printer driver prints automatically separating even pages and odd pages. When the printer has finished printing the odd pages, flip the paper over following the instructions to print the even pages. You can also print a booklet that can be created by folding the printout. Note: ❏ This feature is not available for borderless printing.
User's Guide Printing & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 31 Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Printing Several Pages on One Sheet - Windows Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select 2-Up or 4-Up as the Multi-Page setting on the Main tab. 5.
User's Guide Printing 3. Access the print dialog. 4. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 5. Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet, the Layout Direction (page order), and Border. 6. Set the other items as necessary. 7. Click Print. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 25 & “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 32 Printing to Fit the Paper Size You can print to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer.
User's Guide Printing 6. Click Print. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 25 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 31 Printing to Fit the Paper Size - Mac OS X 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the print dialog. 4. Select the size of the paper you set in the application as the Paper Size setting. 5. Select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. 6. Select Scale to fit paper size. 7.
User's Guide Printing 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select Job Arranger Lite on the Main tab. 5. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 6. Click Print. The Job Arranger Lite window is displayed and the print job is added to the Print Project. 7. With the Job Arranger Lite window opened, open the file that you want to combine with the current file, and then repeat steps 3 to 6.
User's Guide Printing 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 25 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 31 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.
User's Guide Printing 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks. 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks). 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together.
User's Guide Printing 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks. 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing Using Advanced Features This section introduces a variety of additional layout and printing features available on the printer driver. Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 73 & “Mac OS X Printer Driver” on page 75 Adding a Printing Preset If you create your own preset of frequently used print settings on the printer driver, you can print easily by selecting the preset from the list.
User's Guide Printing Windows To add your own preset, set items such as the Document Size and Paper Type on the Main or More Options tab, and then click Add/Remove Presets in Printing Presets. Mac OS X Access the print dialog. To add your own preset, set items such as the Paper Size and Media Type, and then save the current settings as the preset in the Presets setting. Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can reduce or enlarge the size of a document by a specific percentage.
User's Guide Printing Printing a Watermark (for Windows Only) You can print a watermark such as "Confidential" on your printouts. You can also add your own watermark. Note: This feature is not available with borderless printing. Click Watermark Features on the More Options tab, and then select a watermark. Click Settings to change details such as the color and position of the watermark.
User's Guide Printing The following screens are subject to change without notice. A Home screen displayed when the application is started. B Displays information on how to setup the printer and a FAQ. C Displays the screen where you can select the printer and make printer settings. Once you have selected the printer, you do not need to select it again from the next time. D Select what you want to print such as photos, documents, and web pages.
User's Guide Printing Using AirPrint AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled printer from your iOS device using the latest version of iOS and from your Mac OS X v10.7.x or later. Note: ❏ If you disable the paper source configuration setting in the Printer Setup menu in Menu on the printer's control panel, you cannot use AirPrint. ❏ See the AirPrint page on the Apple website for more details. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2.
User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Select the Maintenance tab. 3. Click Print Queue. 4. Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel. Related Information & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 73 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 v10.6.8 to v10.7.
User's Guide Charging the Battery Charging the Battery Battery Charging Precautions ❏ The battery slowly runs down even when you do not use the printer. Charge the battery before you run the printer on the battery. ❏ We recommend turning off the printer when not in use to save the battery. You can also set to turn off the printer automatically. ❏ The battery's usable time is shorter in low temperature environments, even if you have charged the battery fully.
User's Guide Charging the Battery ❏ Battery capacity of current: 1860 mAh (3.6 V) Follow the instructions below to charge the battery from a computer. 1. Make sure that the computer is on. Wake the computer if it is in hibernate or sleep mode. 2. Press the P button to turn on the printer. 3. Connect the printer to the computer using a micro USB cable. Note: You cannot charge the battery using a USB hub. Connect the printer directly to the computer. 4. Press the P button to turn off the printer.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box from the control panel or the computer. Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box on the home screen.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Ink Cartridge Codes Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed. The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink cartridges.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏ Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. ❏ Install all ink cartridges; otherwise you cannot print. ❏ Do not replace ink cartridges with the power off.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ If you remove the cartridge from the printer for later use or to dispose of it, make sure you put the cap back on the cartridge’s ink supply port to prevent ink from drying out or to prevent surrounding areas from getting smeared by ink. ❏ This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with a green chip that monitors information such as the amount of remaining ink for each cartridge.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Replacing Ink Cartridges c Important: ❏ Do not shake the ink cartridges. ❏ Finish ink cartridge replacement promptly. Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed. 1. Do one of the following. ❏ When prompted to replace ink cartridges Check which ink cartridge needs to be replaced, and then press the OK button. Select Replace now, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables c Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 4. Press the OK button. 5. Open the inner cover. 6. Push the lever to unlock the ink cartridge, and then pull out the cartridge diagonally. 7. Insert the ink cartridge diagonally into the cartridge holder and gently push it down until it clicks into place.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables c Important: ❏ Insert the ink cartridge in the correct direction. If the cartridge is inserted in the wrong direction, the insertion area may be damaged and the printer may not be able to print. ❏ Make sure you insert the black cartridge into the left holder, and the color cartridge into the right holder. 8. Close the inner cover. 9. Press the OK button. Ink charging starts. c Important: ❏ Do not turn off the printer during ink charging.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables The following is the code for the genuine Epson maintenance box. T2950 Maintenance Box Handling Precautions Read the following instructions before replacing the maintenance box. ❏ Do not touch the green chip on the side of the maintenance box. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. ❏ Do not press or remove the film on the box; otherwise ink may leak. ❏ Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ Do not reuse a maintenance box which has been removed and left detached for a long period. Ink inside the box will have solidified and no more ink can be absorbed. ❏ Do not remove the maintenance box and its cover except when replacing the maintenance box; otherwise ink may leak. Replacing a Maintenance Box In some print cycles a very small amount of surplus ink may be collected in the maintenance box.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 4. Close the printer cover, and then turn the printer over. 5. Push the tab on the cover using a narrow object such as a pen, and then remove the maintenance box cover. 6. Slide the maintenance box as shown in the illustration, and then remove the box.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables c Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and you may get smeared with ink. 7. Put the used maintenance box in the transparent bag that came with the new maintenance box and seal the bag shut. c Important: Do not remove the film on the maintenance box. 8. Place the new maintenance box straight down, and then slide it to install it. 9. Reattach the maintenance box cover.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Temporarily Printing with Black Ink When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can use the following settings to continue printing for a short time using only black ink. ❏ Type of paper: plain papers, Envelope ❏ Color: Grayscale ❏ Borderless: Not selected ❏ 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.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3. Clear Borderless on the Main tab. 4. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab. 5. Select Grayscale. 6.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 25 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 31 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS X Note: To use this feature through a network, connect with Bonjour. 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. Cancel the job. ❏ Mac OS X v10.8.x to Mac OS X v10.9.x Click next to the progress meter. ❏ Mac OS X v10.6.8 to v10.7.x Click Delete.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only) When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to create black. You can continue printing while preparing a replacement black ink cartridge. This feature is only available when you select the following settings in the printer driver.
User's Guide Improving Print 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. c Important: Do not open the inner cover or turn off the printer during head cleaning.
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head. 7. When cleaning is finished, 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. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3.
User's Guide Improving Print Quality 2. Enter Menu from the home screen. 3. Select Maintenance > 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. ❏ Horizontal Alignment: Select this if you see horizontal banding at regular intervals. Note: The test pattern may vary by model. 5.
User's Guide Improving Print Quality Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Select System Preferences from the then select the printer. 3. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. 4. Click Print Head Alignment. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and Cleaning the Paper Path When the printouts are smeared or scuffed or paper does not feed correctly, clean the roller inside.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Applications and Network Service Information Epson Connect Service Using Epson Connect, you can print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. The following features are available for your printer. Email Print Epson iPrint remote print ✓ Scan to Cloud ✓ Remote Print Driver ✓ – See the Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 2. Launch a Web browser from a computer or smart device, and then enter the printer's IP address. Format: IPv4: http://the printer's IP address/ IPv6: http://[the printer's IP address]/ Examples: IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/ IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information & “Using Epson iPrint” on page 47 Running Web Config on Windows 1.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Note: You can change the language of the printer driver. Select the language you want to use from the Language setting on the Maintenance tab. Accessing the printer driver from applications To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access from that application. Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu. Select your printer, and then click Preferences or Properties. Note: Operations differ depending on the application.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information ❏ Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 Click the start button, and select Control Panel > View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound. Right-click on your printer, and then select Printer properties. Click the Optional Settings tab. ❏ Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 Click the start button, and select Control Panel > Printers in Hardware and Sound. Right-click on your printer, and then select Properties. Click the Optional Settings tab.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS X Printer Driver You can make various settings such as skipping blank pages and enabling/disabling high speed printing. 1. menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and Select System Preferences from the then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). 2. Make the appropriate settings, and then click OK.
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Starting on Mac OS X Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Epson Easy Photo Print. E-Web Print (for Windows Only) E-Web Print is an application that allows you to easily print web pages with various layouts. See the application's help for details. You can access the help from the E-Web Print menu on the E-Web Print tool bar. Note: Windows Server operating systems are not supported.
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 R2/Windows Server 2012 Select Desktop > Settings > Control Panel. ❏ Except for 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 1. Make sure that the printer and the computer are connected, and the computer is connected to the internet. 2. Start EPSON Software Updater, and update the applications or the firmware. c Important: Do not turn off the computer or the printer while updating. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater.
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 the Error Codes on the LCD Screen A code is displayed on the LCD screen if there is an error or information that requires your attention. Code Situation Solutions E-01 A printer error has occurred. Remove any paper or protective material in the printer.
User's Guide Solving Problems Code Situation Solutions W-12 Ink cartridge is not installed correctly. Press down each of the ink cartridges gently. Make sure they click into place. W-13 Installed ink cartridge is cannot be used with this printer. Replace the ink cartridges with the ones compatible with this printer. I-22 Set the Wi-Fi from the Push Button (WPS). Push the access point button.
User's Guide Solving Problems & “Updating Applications and Firmware” on page 79 & “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 57 Checking the Printer Status - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed Remove the jammed paper. Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer ! 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. 1. Open the inner cover.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. c Important: Do not touch the white flat cable or translucent part inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 3. Close the inner 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. ❏ The battery may be running low.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Load one sheet of paper at a time when loading multiple sheets of paper. ❏ When multiple sheets of paper feed at once during manual 2-sided printing, remove any paper which is loaded in the paper source before you reload the paper. ❏ Load and eject paper without printing to clean the paper path. ❏ Make sure the paper size and paper type settings of the paper source are correct.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ You cannot charge the battery using a USB hub. Connect the printer directly to the computer. ❏ The computer may be configured not to allow other devices to charge when the computer is running on its battery. Check the computer's settings. Related Information & “Charging the Battery with a USB Connection” on page 51 Printer Does Not Print Check the following if the printer does not operate or prints nothing.
User's Guide Solving Problems Printout Problems Print Quality Is Poor Check the following if the print quality is poor due to blurry prints, banding, missing colors, faded colors, misalignment, and mosaic-like patterns in the prints. ❏ Use paper supported by this printer. ❏ Do not print on paper that is damp, damaged, or too old. ❏ If the paper is curled or the envelope is puffed up, flatten it. ❏ When printing images or photos, print using high-resolution data.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package. ❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package. ❏ When printing images or photos, Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper rather than plain paper. Print on the printable side of the genuine Epson paper.
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.
User's Guide Solving Problems Printing Is Too Slow ❏ When printing continuously for approximately more than 15 minutes, printing slows down to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged. However, you can continue printing. To return the printer to normal printing speed, cancel printing, and leave the printer idle for at least 45 minutes with the power on. The printer does not recover if the power is off. ❏ The printing speed slows down when the printer is running on the battery.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Windows printer driver Select On as the Quiet Mode setting on the Main tab. ❏ Mac OS X printer driver menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then Select System Preferences from the select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). Select On as the Quiet Mode setting. Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only) Add the application to the Windows Firewall allowed program in security settings on the Control Panel.
User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 180 Color ink nozzles: 59 for each color Weight of Paper Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2(17 to 24lb) Envelopes Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Printable Area Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. Single sheets (normal printing) A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B Except for Letter and Legal: 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) Letter, Legal: 6.0 mm (0.
User's Guide Appendix Envelopes A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) C 18.0 mm (0.71 in.) D 36.0 mm (1.42 in.) Interface Specifications For Computer Hi-Speed USB Wi-Fi Specifications Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency Range 2.4 GHz Coordination Modes Infrastructure, Ad hoc*1, Wi-Fi Direct*2*3 Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit), WPA2-PSK (AES)*4 *1 Not supported for IEEE 802.11n. *2 Not supported for IEEE 802.11b.
User's Guide Appendix Dimensions Dimensions Storage ❏ Width: 309 mm (12.2 in.) ❏ Depth: 154 mm (6.1 in.) ❏ Height: 61 mm (2.4in.) Printing ❏ Width: 309 mm (12.2 in.) ❏ Depth: 232 mm (9.1 in.) ❏ Height: 217 mm (8.5in.) Weight* * Approx. 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) Without the ink cartridges and the AC adapter.
User's Guide Appendix Battery Specifications Type Li-ion Rated Power Supply Voltage 3.6 V Capacity of Current 1860 mAh Continuous Number of Prints*1 Color: Approx. 50 sheets Monochrome: Approx. 100 sheets Charging Time*2 AC Adapter: Approx. 2.5 hours*3 USB Port (5 V/0.5 A): Approx. 10 hours USB Port (5 V/1.5A): Approx. 2.5 hours *1 The value that is measured when printing A4 size ISO/IEC24712 patterns with a fully-charged new battery in an environment of 25°C.
User's Guide Appendix Freezing Temperature -16 °C (3.2 °F) Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 °C (77 °F). * You can store for one month at 40 °C (104 °F). System Requirements ❏ Windows 8.
User's Guide Appendix EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Standards and Approvals for European Model Product EMC directive 2004/108/EC EN55022 Class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC EN300 328 EN301 489-1 EN301 489-17 EN60950-1 For European users We, Seiko Epson Corporation, hereby declare that the following equipment Model is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC: B581A For use only
User's Guide Appendix Epson hereby declares that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of AS/NZS4268: B581A Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product. AC adapter EMC AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions to ensure the responsible and legal use of the printer.
User's Guide Appendix Moving Indoors or Outdoors c Important: We recommend taking the printer as hand luggage on airplanes. Contact your airline to confirm if you can take the device on their airplanes. Depending on handling at the airport, the printer could be damaged due to strong impacts. ❏ Turn off the printer, and make sure the power light and the LCD screen turn off. ❏ Disconnect the AC adapter and the USB cable. ❏ Close the printer cover to carry the printer. ❏ Do not put anything on the printer.
User's Guide Appendix If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem, contact Epson support services for assistance. Contacting Epson Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product manuals, contact Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
User's Guide Appendix Phone: 1300 361 054 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your Epson product manuals, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.
