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Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
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User's Guide Trademarks ❏ General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson software applications. ❏ Start Here (paper manual) Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the software, using the printer, solving problems, and so on.
User's Guide About This Manual Jumping directly from bookmarks Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation on your keyboard. ❏...
Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or macOS High Sierra. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
User's Guide Important Instructions Printer Advisories and Warnings Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer. ❏...
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in place. ❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Holds the ejected paper. Slide out manually and push it back in to store. Paper cassette 1 Loads paper. When printing using Epson iPrint, make sure that the number printed on the Paper cassette 2 right side of the paper cassette matches the paper source setting in Epson iPrint.
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User's Guide Printer Basics CD/DVD tray slot Insert the CD/DVD tray with a CD/DVD placed on it for label printing into this slot. CD/DVD tray When printing on a CD/DVD, remove this from the bottom of the printer, place a CD/DVD, and insert it into the CD/DVD tray slot. When not printing on a CD/DVD, store it in the bottom of the printer without placing a CD/DVD.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Control panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make print settings. You can change the angle of the control panel. Turns the printer on or off. (Power button/light) Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is off. Document cover Blocks external light while scanning.
User's Guide Printer Basics AC inlet Connects the power cord. Rear cover Remove when removing jammed paper. USB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer. Control Panel Turns the printer on or off. Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is off. Displays the home screen.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Icons displayed on the home screen Displays the Supply Status screen. You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box. You can also replace the ink cartridges or print the supply status information. Displays the network connection status.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Indicates that Quiet Mode is set for the printer. When this feature is enabled, the noise made by printer operations is reduced, but print speed may slow down. However, noises may not be reduced depending on the selected paper type and print quality. Select to change the setting.
User's Guide Printer Basics Basic Screen Configuration The following shows the screen configuration for copying and scanning. Switches the list of settings using the tabs. The tab on the left displays frequently used items for copying or scanning. The Advanced Settings tab displays other items that you can set as necessary.
User's Guide Printer Basics Entering Characters On-screen Keyboard You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings and so on. Note: Available icons vary depending on the setting item. Indicates the character count. Moves the cursor to the input position. Switches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols.
User's Guide Printer Basics The on-screen keypad makes it easier to enter larger numbers. When entering a smaller number, use +/- buttons. Cancels entering and closes the on-screen keypad. Confirms the entered numbers and closes the on-screen keypad. Clears the entered number. Deletes the entered number to the left.
User's Guide Printer Basics Indicates the total number of steps and the current step number. In the example above, it shows step 2 from 5 steps. Press button to return to the previous step. Indicates your progress through the current step. The animation repeats when the progress bar reaches the end. Press button to move to the next step.
User's Guide Network Settings Network Settings Network Connection Types You can use the following connection methods. Wi-Fi Connection Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the wireless router. This is the typical connection method for home or office networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the wireless router. Related Information “Connecting to a Computer”...
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)
You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from the smart device that you want to connect to the printer. http://epson.sn > Setup Note: If you want to connect a computer and a smart device to the printer at the same time, we recommend connecting the computer first.
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Network Settings ❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance. Note: You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
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User's Guide Network Settings The QR code is displayed on the printer's control panel. 4. On your iPhone or iPad, start the standard Camera app, and then scan the QR code displayed on the printer's control panel. Use the Camera app for iOS 11 or later. You cannot connect to the printer using the Camera app for iOS 10 or earlier.
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6. Tap Join. 7. On the printer's control panel, select Next. 8. On the iPhone or iPad, start Epson iPrint. 9. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected.. 10. Select the printer that you want to connect to.
❏ Android 4.4 or later ❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance. Note: You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
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2. Select Start Setup. 3. Select Android. 4. On the smart device, start Epson iPrint. 5. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected.. 6. On the Epson iPrint screen, select the printer that you want to connect to.
User's Guide Network Settings See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer. Note: Printers may not been displayed depending on the Android device. If printers are not displayed, connect by selecting Other OS Devices. See the related information link below for connecting. 7.
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User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select Smartphone connect on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Start Setup. 3. Select Other OS Devices. The Network Name(SSID) and Password for Wi-Fi Direct for the printer are displayed.
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User's Guide Network Settings 4. On the smart device's Wi-Fi screen, select the SSID shown on the printer's control panel, and then enter the password. The screenshot is an example on iPhone. 5. On the printer's control panel, select Next.
Network Settings 6. On the smart device, start Epson iPrint. 7. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected.. 8. Select the printer that you want to connect to. See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
User's Guide Network Settings If you know the information for the wireless router such as SSID and password, you can make settings manually. If the wireless router supports WPS, you can make settings by using push button setup. After connecting the printer to the network, connect to the printer from the device that you want to use (computer, smart device, tablet, and so on.) Make advanced network settings to use a static IP address.
User's Guide Network Settings 2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 3. Press the OK button. If the network connection is already set up, the connection details are displayed. Select Change Settings to change the settings. 4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard. 5. Select the SSID for the wireless router. Note: ❏...
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User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 3. Press the OK button. If the network connection is already set up, the connection details are displayed.
User's Guide Network Settings 8. Press the button. Related Information “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 44 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 216 & Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS) You can automatically connect to a wireless router by using a PIN code. You can use this method to set up if a wireless router is capable of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
User's Guide Network Settings Note: If connection fails, restart the wireless router, move it closer to the printer, and try again. If it still does not work, print a connection report and check the solution. 8. Press the button. Related Information “Checking the Network Connection Status”...
User's Guide Network Settings 6. Enter the password displayed on the printer's control panel on the computer or smart device. Note: When you enable Wi-Fi Direct, it remains enabled unless you restore the default network settings and disable Wi-Fi Direct. 7.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ TCP/IP ❏ Auto Select when you are using an access point at home or you are allowing the IP address to be acquired automatically by DHCP. ❏ Manual Select when you do not want the printer's IP address to be changed. Enter the addresses for IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway, and make DNS Server settings according to your network environment.
User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select Settings on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Network Settings > Network Status. 3.
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User's Guide Network Settings Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report Check the messages and error codes on the network connection report, and then follow the solutions. a. Error code b. Messages on the Network Environment Related Information “E-1” on page 47 &...
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❏ If your Wi-Fi connection suddenly disconnects, check for the conditions below. If any of these conditions are applicable, reset your network settings by downloading and running the software from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup.
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User's Guide Network Settings Solutions: Make sure the wireless router’s security type is set to one of the following. If it is not, change the security type on the wireless router, and then reset the printer’s network settings. ❏ WEP-64 bit (40 bit) ❏...
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If still does not connect your printer and network devices after confirming the above, turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. Then reset your network settings by downloading and running the installer from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup Related Information “Connecting to a Computer”...
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❏ Turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. ❏ Make network settings again using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on a wireless router that uses WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ You can register several passwords on a wireless router that uses the WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer. Related Information “Making Advanced Network Settings” on page 43 &...
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)
User's Guide Network Settings Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings When Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) connection is enabled, you can change the settings from > Wi-Fi Direct > Change Settings, and then the following menu items are displayed. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). The network status is displayed. 3.
User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Wi-Fi Direct. The Wi-Fi Direct information is displayed. 3.
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User's Guide Network Settings Related Information “Connecting to a Computer” on page 27 & “Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer” on page 37 &...
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.
Genuine Epson Paper Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts. Note: The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. Paper suitable for printing documents Media Name...
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Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Borderless Printing Printing Paper Paper Cassette 1 Cassette 2 ✓ Epson Ultra Glossy Photo – – Paper 13x18 cm (5x7 in.), 10x15 cm (4x6 in.) ✓ Epson Premium Glossy – – Photo Paper 13x18 cm (5x7 in.),...
To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper. Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver, Smart device Plain paper, Copy paper Plain paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper...
These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printing from the printer driver. For more details, see the documentation provided with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera. For smart devices, these media types can be selected when printing using Epson iPrint. Paper Source Features This printer has two paper sources.
User's Guide Loading Paper Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1” on page 62 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 66 & Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1 1. If the output tray is extended, push it back in manually. 2.
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5. With the printable side facing down, load paper until it touches the back of paper cassette 1. Important: Do not load different types of paper in the paper cassette. Follow the instructions supplied with the stickers to load one sheet of Epson Photo Stickers 16. Do not load the loading support sheets into this product.
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User's Guide Loading Paper 6. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. 7. Gently insert paper cassette 1.
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User's Guide Loading Paper 8. Raise the control panel. 9. Check the paper size and paper type settings displayed on the control panel. To use the settings, select Done. To change the settings, select the item that you want to change, and then go to the next step. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2 1. If the output tray is extended, push it back in manually. 2. Open the front cover until it clicks. 3. Check that the printer is not operating, and then slide out the paper cassette 2. Note: You can load paper even if you pull out paper cassette 2 completely.
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Important: Do not load different types of paper in the paper cassette. Load envelopes or Epson Photo Stickers 16 in the direction indicated by the arrow in the following illustration until they touch the back of paper cassette 2. ❏ Envelope...
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Loading Paper ❏ Epson Photo Stickers 16 Follow the instructions supplied with the stickers to load one sheet of Epson Photo Stickers 16. Do not load the loading support sheets into this product. Load paper longer than A4 size as indicated in the following illustration.
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User's Guide Loading Paper Important: Do not push paper that protrudes from the cassette. 6. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper.
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User's Guide Loading Paper 7. Gently insert the paper cassette 2 as far as it will go. 8. Raise the control panel. 9. Check the paper size and paper type settings displayed on the control panel. To use the settings, select Done. To change the settings, select the item that you want to change, and then go to the next step.
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User's Guide Loading Paper Related Information “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 57 & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 58 & “Menu Options for Printer Settings” on page 181 &...
User's Guide Placing Originals Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Important: When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Remove any dust or stains on the surface of the scanner glass using a soft, dry, clean cloth. Note: If there is any trash or dirt on the scanner glass, the scanning range may expand to include it, so the image of the original may be displaced or reduced.
User's Guide Placing Originals 3. Place the original face-down and slide it to the corner mark. Note: A range of 1.5 mm from the corner of the scanner glass is not scanned. 4. Close the cover gently. Important: Do not apply too much force to the scanner glass or the document cover. Otherwise, they may be damaged. 5.
Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the Same Time You can scan multiple photos at the same time and save each image, using Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2. Place the photos 4.5 mm away from the horizontal and vertical edges of the scanner glass, and place them at least 20 mm...
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User's Guide Placing Originals Note: Enable the Thumbnail check box at the top of the preview window.
User's Guide Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Supported Memory Cards miniSD miniSDHC microSD* microSDHC microSDXC SDHC SDXC Attach an adapter to fit the memory card slot. Otherwise, the card may get stuck. Related Information “Supported Memory Card Specifications” on page 240 &...
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User's Guide Inserting a Memory Card Important: Insert a memory card straight into the printer. 3. When you have finished using the memory card, make sure the light is not flashing, and then push the card to remove it. Important: If you remove the memory card while the light is flashing, the data in the memory card may be lost.
❏ Depending on the CD/DVD type or printing data, smearing may occur. Try making a test print on a spare CD/ DVD. Check the printed surface after waiting for one full day. ❏ Compared to printing on genuine Epson paper, the print density is lowered to prevent ink from smearing on the CD/DVD. Adjust the print density as necessary.
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User's Guide Loading a CD/DVD for Printing “Copying on a CD/DVD Label” on page 130 &...
User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from the Print Photos Menu on the Control Panel You can print data from a memory device such as memory card or external USB device. Basic Operations for Printing Photos 1. Load paper in the printer. 2.
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User's Guide Printing 9. Press the button. 10. Press the button to edit the photos as necessary. 11. Slide out the output tray. 12. Enter the number of copies, and then press the button. 13. Confirm that printing is complete, and then select Close. If you notice print quality problems such as banding, unexpected colors, or blurry images, select Troubleshooting to see the solutions.
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User's Guide Printing Displays the Select Photo Menu that allows you to select photos easily. Move the cursor to a photo, and then press the + button to select it. The selected photos have the number of prints on them. Guide to the Select Photo Screen (Single View) Here you can view enlarged photos one by one.
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User's Guide Printing Guide to the Preview Screen Press the button to see the previous or next photo. Press the button to display the edit photo screen where you can crop the photo or apply color corrections. Set the number of copies by pressing the - or + button. You can also set the number of copies by using the on- screen keypad.
User's Guide Printing visible on the screen. When Correction Off is selected, the color correction remains invisible, but the correction is applied on the printout. u d l r Adjusts the cropping area. You can move the frame to the area you want to crop using the buttons, or change the size of the frame using the - and + buttons.
User's Guide Printing 3. Select Print Photos on the control panel. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 4. Select Print Layout. 5. Select the layout. 6.
User's Guide Printing 5. When a message telling you that loading photos is complete is displayed, press the OK button. 6. Select the photo you want to print on the select photo screen. 7. Select Print Settings to make paper and print settings. 8.
User's Guide Printing 9. Do one of the following. ❏ When you select single photo layout in step 5: Select one photo on the select photo screen, select Preview and Print, and then go to step 15. ❏ When you select multiple photo layout in step 5 and place photos automatically: Select Automatic Layout, select photos on the select photo screen, select Preview and Print, and then go to step 15.
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User's Guide Printing ❏ yyyy: Select the year of the photos you want to display. ❏ yyyy/mm: Select the year and month of the photos you want to display. ❏ yyyy/mm/dd: Select the year, month, and date of the photos you want to display. Display order: Changes the display order of photos in ascending or descending order.
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User's Guide Printing Quality: Select the print quality. Selecting Best provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower. Date: Select the format used to print the date on photos for photos that include the date the photos were taken or the date they were saved.
User's Guide Printing Enhance: Select one of the image adjustment options.Auto, People, Landscape, or Night Scene produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data. ❏ Auto: The printer detects the image content and automatically enhances the image according to the detected content.
User's Guide Printing http://epson.sn 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Select Various prints on the control panel. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
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User's Guide Printing 1. Insert a memory device into the SD card slot or the external interface USB port of the printer. Important: Do not remove the memory device until you have finished printing. 2. Select Various prints on the control panel. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Printing “Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 72 & “Guide to the Edit Photo Screen” on page 83 & “Menu Options for Editing Photos” on page 89 & Printing Photos onto a CD/DVD Label You can select photos stored on a memory device to print onto a CD/DVD label. Important: ❏...
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User's Guide Printing 10. Move the focus to the outer diameter, and then press the - or + button to adjust the value. Adjust the inner diameter in the same manner. You can also set the diameter by selecting the value in the frame and using the on-screen keypad. Note: ❏...
User's Guide Printing 17. When printing has finished, the CD/DVD tray is ejected. Remove the tray from the printer, and then select Close. Important: After printing is finished, make sure you remove the CD/DVD tray. If you do not remove the tray and turn the printer on or off, or run head cleaning, the CD/DVD tray will strike the print head and may cause the printer to malfunction.
User's Guide Printing “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 76 & “Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings” on page 88 & “Guide to the Select Photo Screen (Single View)” on page 82 & “Menu Options for Selecting Photos” on page 87 &...
User's Guide Printing 12. Enter the number of copies, and then press the button. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 66 & “List of Paper Types” on page 60 & “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 76 &...
User's Guide Printing Printing Lined Paper You can print some types of lined paper, graph paper, or music paper and create your own, original notebook or loose-leaf. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Select Various prints on the control panel. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Printing 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Insert a memory device into the SD card slot or the external interface USB port of the printer. 3. Select Various prints on the control panel. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
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User's Guide Printing 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Insert a memory device into the SD card slot or the external interface USB port of the printer. 3. Select Various prints on the control panel. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Printing Printing a Coloring Book You can print pictures by extracting only the outline of photos or illustrations. This allows you to create unique coloring books. Note: Unless they are being used for personal use (at home or other restricted areas), you need permission from the copyright holder when using copyright protected originals to create a coloring book.
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User's Guide Printing 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu. 4. Select your printer. 5. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 6. Make the following settings. ❏...
User's Guide Printing “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1” on page 62 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 66 & “Guide to Windows Printer Driver” on page 189 & “List of Paper Types” on page 60 &...
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❏ When printing on envelopes, select landscape orientation. 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On OS X Mountain Lion or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu >...
User's Guide Printing ❏ Media Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. ❏ Print Quality: Select the print quality. Selecting Fine provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower. ❏ Expansion: Available when selecting a borderless paper size. In borderless printing, the print data is enlarged slightly more than the paper size so that no margins are printed around the edges of the paper.
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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.
User's Guide Printing 3. Access the print dialog. 4. Select Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu. 5. Select the bindings in Two-sided Printing. 6. Select the type of original in Document Type. Note: ❏ Printing may be slow depending on the Document Type setting. ❏...
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User's Guide Printing 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select 2-Up or 4-Up as the Multi-Page setting on the Main tab. 5. Click Page Order, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK to close the window. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7.
User's Guide Printing Printing to Fit the Paper Size You can print to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer. Printing to Fit the Paper Size - Windows Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2.
User's Guide Printing 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.
User's Guide Printing 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. Note: ❏ If you close the Job Arranger Lite window, the unsaved Print Project is deleted. To print later, select Save from the File menu.
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User's Guide Printing 7. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1” on page 62 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 66 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1” on page 62 &...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 188 &...
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User's Guide Printing Windows To add your own preset, set items such as the Document Size and Paper Type on the Main or More Options tab, and then click Add/Remove Presets in Printing Presets. Note: To delete an added preset, click Add/Remove Presets, select the preset name you want to delete from the list, and then delete Mac OS Access the print dialog.
Click Watermark Features in the More Options tab, and then select Header/Footer. Click Settings and select necessary items from the drop-down list. Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print photos easily on various types of paper. See the application's help for details. Note: ❏...
❏ For Mac OS, select A4 (CD/DVD) as the Paper Size setting. Select portrait as the printing direction, and then select CD/DVD as the Media Type on the Print Settings menu. ❏ On some applications, you may need to specify the tray type. Select Epson Tray Type 2. The setting name may vary slightly depending on the application.
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Printing Using Epson iPrint Start Epson iPrint from your smart device and select the item you want to use from the home screen. The following screens are subject to change without notice. The contents may vary depending on the product.
Printing Starts printing. Note: To print from the document menu using iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS, start Epson iPrint after transferring the document you want to print using the file sharing function in iTunes. Using Epson Print Enabler You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later).
1. Load paper in your product. 2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below. http://epson.sn 3. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 4. Print from your device to your product.
User's Guide Printing 5. Turn on the digital camera, and then connect to the printer using a USB cable. Note: Use a USB cable that is shorter than two meters. 6. Select the photos you want to print from the digital camera, make settings such as the number of copies, and then start printing.
User's Guide Printing 7. Select the photos you want to print from the digital camera, make settings such as the number of copies, and then start printing. 8. Disconnect the PictBridge (wireless LAN) connection to the printer from the digital camera. Important: When using PictBridge (wireless LAN), you cannot use other printer functions or print from other devices.
User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing - Mac OS 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. Select the job you want to cancel. 3. Cancel the job. ❏ OS X Mountain Lion or later Click next to the progress meter. ❏...
User's Guide Copying Copying Copying Basics This section explains the steps for copying from the Copy menu on the control panel. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Place the originals. 3. Select Copy on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Copying “Menu Options for Copying” on page 133 & Various Copying Methods Copying in Various Layout You can copy easily by selecting a menu for your purpose such as copying both sides of an ID card onto one side of A4 size paper, or copying two facing pages of a book onto a single sheet of paper.
User's Guide Copying “Placing an ID Card for Copying” on page 74 & “Menu Options for Copying” on page 133 & Copying Photos You can copy multiple photos at the same time. You can also restore the colors in faded photos. The smallest size of original you can copy is 30×40 mm.
User's Guide Copying Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded. Paper Cassettes Check the paper source that you want to use. Border Setting ❏ Borderless Copies without margins around the edges. The image is enlarged a little to remove margins from the edges of the paper.
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User's Guide Copying 3. Place the original following the instructions displayed on the screen, and then press the OK button. 4. Specify the inner diameter and the outer diameter using the - or + button, and then select Select Type. You can also select within the frame of the inner diameter and outer diameter, and then enter the value using the on-screen keypad.
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User's Guide Copying 10. When printing has finished, the CD/DVD tray is ejected. Remove the tray from the printer, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select Done. Important: After printing is finished, make sure you remove the CD/DVD tray. If you do not remove the tray and turn the printer on or off, or run head cleaning, the CD/DVD tray will strike the print head and may cause the printer to malfunction.
User's Guide Copying Clear All Settings Resets the copy settings to their defaults. Menu Options for Copying Available items on the Copy tab and Advanced Settings tab vary depending on the menu you selected. Preview Shows a scanned image to preview the copy results. B&W Copies the original in black and white (monochrome).
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User's Guide Copying ❏ Auto Fit Page Detects the scan area and automatically enlarges or reduces the original to fit to the paper size you selected. When there are white margins around the original, the white margins from the corner mark of the scanner glass are detected as the scan area, but the margins at the opposite side may be cropped.
Note: You cannot save multiple originals as one PDF file when scanning from the control panel. By using Epson Scan 2 and setting Add or edit pages after scanning on the Document Mode, you can scan additional originals after you scanned the original, and then save as one file.
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User's Guide Scanning 7. Select Scan tab, and then press the button. Note: ❏ Scanned images are saved in the "001" to "999" folders in "EPSCAN" folder. ❏ The color, size, and border of the scanned image will not be exactly the same as the original. Related Information “Inserting a Memory Card”...
Note: You cannot save multiple originals as one PDF file when scanning from the control panel. By using Epson Scan 2 and setting Add or edit pages after scanning on the Document Mode, you can scan additional originals after you scanned the original, and then save as one file.
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& page 195 Making Custom Settings in Epson Event Manager You can set the scan settings for Follow custom setting in Epson Event Manager. See the Epson Event Manager help for details. 1. Start Epson Event Manager. 2. Make sure that your scanner is selected as the Scanner on the Button Settings tab on the main screen.
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User's Guide Scanning 3. Click Make Job Settings.
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User's Guide Scanning 4. Make scan settings on the Job Settings screen. ❏ Edit Job Settings: Select Custom Action. ❏ Setting: Scan using the best settings for the selected type of original. Click Detailed Settings for Scanning to set the items such as the resolution or the color for saving the scanned image. ❏...
Note: You cannot save multiple originals as one PDF file when scanning from the control panel. By using Epson Scan 2 and setting Add or edit pages after scanning on the Document Mode, you can scan additional originals after you scanned the original, and then save as one file.
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User's Guide Scanning 3. Select Scan on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 4. Select Cloud. 5. Select on the top of the screen, and then select a destination. 6.
User's Guide Scanning Scan Settings: ❏ Scan Size: Select the scan size. To crop the white space around the text or image when scanning, select Auto Cropping. To scan at the maximum area of the scanner glass, select Max Area. ❏...
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Note: The printer name you set on the network and model name (EPSON XXXXXX (XX-XXXX)) are displayed on the network screen. You can check the printer's name set on the network from the printer's control panel or by printing a...
Select the printer name when using with WSD. Scanning from a Computer Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 You can scan by using the scanner driver "Epson Scan 2". See the Epson Scan 2 help for an explanation of each setting item. Related Information “Application for Scanning Documents and Images (Epson Scan 2)”...
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User's Guide Scanning 1. Place the originals. 2. Start Epson Scan 2. 3. Select Document Mode from the Mode list. 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed.
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User's Guide Scanning ❏ On the Advanced Settings tab, you can make detailed image adjustment settings that are suitable for text documents, such as the following. ❏ Remove Background: Remove the background of the originals. ❏ Text Enhancement: You can make blurred letters in the original clear and sharp. ❏...
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“Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 72 & Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode) Using Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2, you can scan originals with wide variety of image adjustment features that are suitable for photos or pictures. 1. Place the originals.
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User's Guide Scanning 2. Start Epson Scan 2. 3. Select Photo Mode from the Mode list. 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Image Type: Select the color for saving the scanned image. ❏ Resolution: Select the resolution.
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User's Guide Scanning 5. Click Preview. The preview window opens, and the previewed images are displayed as thumbnails. Note: To preview the entire scanned area, clear the Thumbnail check box at the top of the preview widow. 6. Confirm the preview, and make image adjustment settings on the Advanced Settings tab if necessary.
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User's Guide Scanning You can adjust the scanned image using detailed settings that are suitable for photos or pictures, such as the following. ❏ Brightness: You can adjust the brightness for the scanned image. ❏ Contrast: You can adjust the contrast for the scanned image. ❏...
Scanning from Smart Devices Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to scan photos and documents from a smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer. You can save the scanned data on a smart device or to Cloud services, send it by email, or print it.
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User's Guide Scanning The following screens are subject to change without notice. Home screen displayed when the application is started. Displays information on how to setup the printer and a FAQ. 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.
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. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver”...
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.
❏ Do not store the ink cartridges in high or freezing temperatures. ❏ 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.
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Place the cap securely until it clicks into place. ❏ If you remove an ink cartridge from the printer for later use, Epson recommends using it up as soon as possible. ❏ 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 Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit. Otherwise you may be injured. Important: When replacing ink cartridges, replace them at the correct replacement position. If you replace these in the wrong position, a recognition error occurs.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 3. When replacing the black ink cartridge, gently shake the new black ink cartridge four or five times and then remove it from its package. When replacing other color cartridges and the photo black cartridge, remove the new color cartridges and the photo black cartridge from their package without shaking.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 5. Make sure the cap is facing up, and then remove it. Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 6. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. 7.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 8. Push the tab to unlock the ink cartridge holder, and then remove the cartridge diagonally. Important: Replace ink cartridges one after another as soon as possible. If you replace two or more cartridges at a time or if replacement takes time, some ink may be consumed to guarantee printer performance.
Maintenance Box Code The maintenance box can be purchased and replaced by the user. Epson recommends the use of a genuine Epson maintenance box. The following is the code for the genuine Epson maintenance box. T3661 Important: Once a maintenance box has been installed in a printer it cannot be used with other printers.
The need for replacement of the box does not mean that your printer has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The Epson warranty does not cover the cost of this replacement. It is a user-serviceable part.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 1. Remove the new maintenance box from its package. Important: Do not touch the green chip on the side of the maintenance box. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. Note: A transparent bag for the used maintenance box is provided with the new maintenance box.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 5. Remove the used maintenance box. Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and you may get smeared with ink. 6. Put the used maintenance box in the transparent bag that came with the new maintenance box and seal the bag shut.
When color ink or photo black ink is expended but black ink still remains while printing from a computer, 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. 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 5. Select Grayscale. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. 8. Click Print in Black in the window displayed. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1”...
❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled 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. ❏ Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.
We recommend to turn off the printer. If print quality has still not improved, contact Epson support. ❏ To prevent the print head from drying out, do not unplug the printer while the power is on.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 6. Select 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head. 8. When cleaning is finished, select Check, and then follow the on-screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2”...
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the paper cassette. 2. Select Maintenance on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Important: Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer. The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint. Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears When the printouts are smeared or scuffed, clean the roller inside. Important: Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 9. Slide out the output tray. 10. Gently wipe the two white rollers using a soft, moist cloth. 11. Connect the power cord. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 66 &...
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User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 3. Disconnect the USB cable, and then remove the memory card. 4. Pull out the paper cassettes. For paper cassette 2, lift it up slightly, and then pull it out. 5. Stand the printer with the control panel's button at the top.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 7. Return the printer to its normal position, and then insert the paper cassettes. Important: Do not leave the printer standing for a long time. 8. Connect the power cord. Cleaning the Scanner Glass When the copies or scanned images are smeared, clean the scanner glass. Important: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer.
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User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Important: Do not use cleaning liquid other than water with a few drops of detergent. 1. Turn off the printer by pressing the button. 2. Open the scanner unit. 3. Check if the translucent film is smeared. Smears are easier to see if you use a light. If there are smears (such as finger marks or grease) on the translucent film (A), go to the next step.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 4. Moisten a cotton swab with the water with a few drops of detergent so that it is not dripping water, and then wipe the smeared part. Important: Wipe off the smear gently. If you press the cotton swab too hard to the film, the springs of the film may be dislocated and the printer may be damaged.
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User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 3. Do one of the following. ❏ Select Sleep Timer or Power Off Settings > Power Off If Inactive or Power Off If Disconnected, and then make settings. ❏ Select Sleep Timer or Power Off Timer, and then make settings. Note: Your product may have the Power Off Settings or Power Off Timer feature depending on the location of purchase.
User's Guide Menu Options for Settings Menu Options for Settings Select Settings on the home screen of the printer to make various settings. Menu Options for Supply Status Select the menu on the control panel as described below. Settings > Supply Status Displays the approximate level of the ink and service life of the maintenance box.
User's Guide Menu Options for Settings Select this setting to turn the printer off automatically when it is not used for a specified period of time. You can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase will affect the product’s energy efficiency.
User's Guide Menu Options for Settings CD Inner/Outer: Adjusts the printing position of the inner and outer diameters of a CD/DVD. Up to 120 mm for the outer diameter, and a minimum of 18 mm for the inner diameter can be specified. Depending on the setting, the CD/DVD or CD/DVD tray may get dirty.
Settings > Web Service Settings Epson Connect Services: Displays whether the printer is registered and connected to Epson Connect. You can register to the service by selecting Register and follow the instructions. When you have registered, you can change the following settings.
User's Guide Menu Options for Settings Related Information “Epson Connect Service” on page 186 & Menu Options for File Sharing Setup Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings > File Sharing Setup Select the connection method between the printer and a computer that will have write access to the memory card inserted in the printer.
Notification: Select On to receive a notification if a firmware update is available. Related Information “Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater)” on page 198 & Menu Options for Restore Default Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below.
To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Web Service Settings > Epson Connect Services > Register >Start Setup on the home screen to print the registration sheet.
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 120 & “Printing a Network Connection Report” on page 45 &...
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Select Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound (or Hardware). ❏ Windows 7 Click the start button, and select Control Panel > View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound. ❏...
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information ❏ Windows 7 Click the start button, and select Control Panel > View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound. Right- click on your printer and select Printing preferences. ❏ Windows Vista Click the start button, and select Control Panel > Printers in Hardware and Sound. Right-click on your printer and select Select printing preferences.
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User's Guide Network Service and Software Information You can also make settings for printing both sides of the paper or printing multiple pages on one sheet. More Options Tab You can select additional layout and printing options such as changing the size of a printout or making color corrections.
Network Service and Software Information Maintenance Tab You can run maintenance features such as nozzle check and print head cleaning, and by starting EPSON Status Monitor 3, you can check printer status and error information. Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Note: Depending on the application being used, Page Setup may not be displayed in the File menu, and the operations for displaying the print screen may differ. See the application's help for details. Starting the utility Select System Preferences from the menu >...
You can select a binding direction for 2-sided printing or select a document type. Settings Note: On OS X Mountain Lion or later, if Print Settings menu is not displayed, Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu >...
Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2> Epson Scan 2. Starting on Mac OS Note: Epson Scan 2 does not support the Mac OS fast user switching feature.
❏ If Add is grayed out, click Enable Editing. ❏ If the main screen of Epson Scan 2 is displayed, it has already been connected to the scanner. If you want to connect to another network, select Scanner > Settings to open the Scanner Settings screen.
(Epson Print CD) Epson Print CD is an application that allows you to design a CD/DVD label to be printed directly onto a CD/DVD. You can also print a CD/DVD jacket for CD/DVD case. See the application's help for details.
❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Easy Photo Scan.
Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Note: You can also start EPSON Software Updater by clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop, and then selecting Software Update. Starting on Mac OS Select Go >...
Do not turn off the computer or the printer until the update is complete; otherwise, the printer may malfunction. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications from your local Epson website. http://www.epson.com Related Information “Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater)”...
While "Recovery Mode" is displayed on the printer, you cannot update the firmware over a network connection. On the computer, access your local Epson website, and then download the latest printer firmware. See the instructions on the website for the next steps.
6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer driver again.
The printer's borderless printing ink pad is Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the nearing the end of its service life. It is not a user- borderless printing ink pad*. It is not a user-serviceable part.
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If the error message is displayed during scanning, make sure that Epson Scan 2 and Epson Event Manager are installed on the computer. “Connecting to a Computer” on page 27 The combination of the IP address and the Enter the correct IP address or default gateway.
The need for replacement of the pad does not mean that your printer has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The printer will advise you when the pad requires replacing and this can only be performed by an authorised Epson Service provider. The Epson warranty does not cover the cost of this replacement.
Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab, and then select Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
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User's Guide Solving Problems 1. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. 2. Remove the jammed paper.
User's Guide Solving Problems Important: Do not touch the white flat cable or translucent film inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 3. Close the scanner unit. Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover 1. Remove the rear cover.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Remove jammed paper from the rear cover. 4. Insert the rear cover in the printer. Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Store the output tray. 2. Pull out the paper cassette. For paper cassette 2, lift it up slightly, and then pull it out.
User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Align the edges of the paper and slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. 5. Insert the paper cassette in the printer. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following points, and then take the appropriate actions to solve the problem.
User's Guide Solving Problems Paper Jams ❏ Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. ❏ Load one sheet of paper at a time if you have loaded several sheets of paper. Related Information “Removing Jammed Paper”...
User's Guide Solving Problems Power Does Not Turn Off Hold down the button for a little longer. If you still cannot turn off the printer, unplug the power cord. To prevent the print head from drying out, turn the printer back on and turn it off by pressing the button.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ If the printer cannot print using a USB connection, try the following. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Right-click on the printer icon displayed on the computer, and then select Remove Device. Next, connect the USB cable to the computer and try a test print. Re-set the USB connection by following the steps in this manual for changing the connection method to a computer.
Checking the Software and Data ❏ Make sure that a genuine Epson printer driver is installed. If a genuine Epson printer driver is not installed, the available functions are limited. We recommend using a genuine Epson printer driver. See the related information link below for details.
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User's Guide Solving Problems Click the Driver tab. If your printer name is displayed in the list, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer. Mac OS Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer.
Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Windows) ❏ When a message is displayed stating that the connection check tool EPSON Status Monitor 3 will start, click OK. This allows you to automatically clear connection errors or check how to solve problems.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Canceling Printing” on page 125 & “Guide to Windows Printer Driver” on page 189 & Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Mac OS) Make sure the printer status is not Pause. Select System Preferences from the menu >...
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User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When you are using multiple wireless routers at the same time, you may not be able to use the printer from the computer or smart device depending on the settings of the wireless routers. Connect the computer or smart device to the same wireless router as the printer.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ A wireless router that is compliant with both IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g has SSIDs of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. If you connect the computer or smart device to a 5 GHz SSID, you cannot connect to the printer because the printer only supports communication over 2.4 GHz.
User's Guide Solving Problems Checking the SSID for the Computer Windows Click in the task tray on the desktop. Check the name of the connected SSID from the list displayed. Mac OS Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the computer screen. A list of SSIDs is displayed and the connected SSID is indicated with a check mark.
User's Guide Solving Problems Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad ❏ Connect the iPhone or iPad to the same network (SSID) as the printer. ❏ Enable Paper Configuration in the following menus. Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Setting > Paper Configuration ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 cm ❏ Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer. ❏ Align the print head using the Horizontal Alignment feature. ❏ When printing on plain paper, print using a higher quality setting. Related Information “List of Paper Types”...
❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package. ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.
User's Guide Solving Problems “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 58 & “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 57 & “List of Paper Types” on page 60 & Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed ❏ When horizontal banding appears or the top or bottom of the paper is smeared, load paper in the correct direction and slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper.
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected Colors When printing from the control panel or from the Windows printer driver, the Epson auto photo adjustment setting (PhotoEnhance) is applied by default depending on the paper type. Try change the setting.
❏ Windows Access the printer driver window, select Custom as the Color Correction setting on the More Options tab, and then click Advanced. Select EPSON Standard as the Color Mode setting. ❏ Mac OS Access the print dialog. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu, and then click the arrow next to Advanced Settings.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings” on page 88 & “Menu Options for Copying” on page 133 & “Guide to Windows Printer Driver” on page 189 & “Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver” on page 192 &...
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Menu Options for Printer Settings” on page 181 & The Printing or Copying Position on a CD/DVD is Incorrect ❏ Adjust the printing position in the Printer Settings > CD/DVD menu on the control panel. ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints When printing images or photos, print using high-resolution data. Images on websites are often low resolution although they look good enough on the display, and so print quality may decline. Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight Lines Appear in the Copied Image ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Uninstalling Applications” on page 200 & “Installing Applications” on page 198 & Other Printing Problems Printing Is Too Slow ❏ Close any unnecessary applications. ❏ Lower the quality setting. High quality printing slows down the printing speed. ❏...
In Windows, make sure the printer (scanner) is displayed in Scanner and Camera. The printer (scanner) should be displayed as "EPSON XXXXX (printer name)". If the printer (scanner) is not displayed, uninstall and then re- install Epson Scan 2. See the following to access Scanner and Camera.
& The Image Quality Is Rough ❏ Set the Mode in Epson Scan 2 according to the original you want to scan. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode, and the settings for photos in Photo Mode. ❏ In Epson Scan 2, adjust the image using items on the Advanced Settings tab, and then scan.
❏ Select Document Mode as the Mode in Epson Scan 2. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode. ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, the black color area becomes larger.
❏ Originals with creases or wrinkles ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, black becomes stronger.
“Scanning Documents (Document Mode)” on page 145 & Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, initialize the Epson Scan 2 settings using Epson Scan 2 Utility. Note: Epson Scan 2 Utility is an application that comes with Epson Scan 2.
Solving Problems Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF ❏ When scanning using Epson Scan 2, you can continuously scan up to 999 pages in PDF format and up to 200 pages in Multi-TIFF format. ❏ When scanning large volumes, we recommend scanning in grayscale.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Check that the memory device has enough available memory. If the available memory is low, data cannot be saved. Related Information “Supported External Storage Device Specifications” on page 241 & 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: 360 Photo black ink nozzles: 180 Color ink nozzles: 180 for each color Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24lb) Weight of Paper Envelopes Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Even when the paper thickness is within this range, the paper may not feed in the printer or the print quality may decline...
User's Guide Appendix Printable Area for Envelopes Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) 18.0 mm (0.71 in.) 41.0 mm (1.61 in.) Printable Area for CD/DVD Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism.
UPnP Printing IPv4 Information appliance ✓ PictBridge Printing (Wi-Fi) IPv4 Digital camera ✓ Epson Connect (Email Print, IPv4 Remote Print) ✓ AirPrint (iOS, Mac OS) IPv4, IPv6 iOS 5 or later, Mac OS X v10.7 or later ✓ Google Cloud Print IPv4, IPv6 ✓...
User's Guide Appendix Wi-Fi Specifications Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency Range 2.4 GHz Maximum Radio-Frequency Power 20 dBm (EIRP) Transmitted Coordination Modes *2*3 Infrastructure, Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit), WPA2-PSK (AES) IEEE802.11n is only available for the HT20. Not supported for IEEE 802.11b. Simple AP mode is compatible with a Wi-Fi connection (infrastructure).
❏ A device that requires a dedicated driver ❏ A device with security settings (password, encryption, and so on) ❏ A device with a built-in USB hub Epson cannot guarantee operations for all externally connected devices. Supported Data Specifications File Format JPEGs (*.JPG) with the Exif Version 2.31 standard taken by digital cameras...
Sleep mode: Approx. 0.6 W Power off: Approx. 0.15 W Power off: Approx. 0.1 W Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For European users, see the following Website for details on power consumption. http://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption...
User's Guide Appendix Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph. 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).
Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation Type: J26H006 This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Appendix Standards and Approvals for Australian Model AS/NZS CISPR32 Class B Epson hereby declares that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of AS/NZS4268: C561E Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non- recommended modification of the products.
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User's Guide Appendix 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.
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User's Guide Appendix 7. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. 8. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case by attaching the supplied protective material on top with tape. 9. Close the scanner unit. 10. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below. 11.
User's Guide Appendix When you use the printer again, make sure you remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder. If print quality has declined the next time you print, clean and align the print head. Related Information “Part Names and Functions” on page 16 &...
Depending on the product, network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering settings even during a warranty period.
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Epson Helpdesk Phone: 1300-361-054 Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.