Page 1 User's Guide NPD5956-01 EN...
Page 2 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.)
Page 3 ❏ PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. ❏ Epson Scan 2 software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. ❏ libtiff Copyright ©...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Network Settings Genuine Epson Paper.....57 Network Connection Types....27 Commercially Available Paper.
Page 5 Placing a CD/DVD for Copying Labels..76 Using Epson iPrint..... . 125 Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the Using Epson Print Enabler.
Page 6 Power Off Settings:..... . 184 Images (Epson Scan 2)..... 198 Sleep Timer:.
Page 7 Checking the Printer Status from the Disc (Epson Print CD)..... 200 Computer (Mac OS)..... 224 Application for Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print) 201 When You Cannot Make Network Settings.
Page 8 Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear Contacting Epson Support....256 when Scanning from the Scanner Glass..239 Straight Lines Appear when Scanning from ADF.
Page 9: About This Manual
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.
Page 10: Marks And Symbols
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. ❏...
Page 11: Descriptions Used In This Manual
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.
Page 12: Important Instructions
❏ 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.
Page 13: Printer Advisories And Warnings
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. ❏...
Page 14: Advisories And Warnings For Using The Printer With A Wireless Connection
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.
Page 15: Printer Basics
User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Front cover Open to load paper in the paper cassette. Output tray Holds the ejected paper. When you start printing, this tray is ejected automatically. To store the tray, display the home screen, and then press the Paper cassette 1 Loads paper.
Page 16 User's Guide Printer Basics Rear paper feed slot Load one sheet of paper at a time by hand. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Rear paper feed slot cover Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. This cover should usually be closed. Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer.
Page 17 User's Guide Printer Basics ADF (Automatic Document Feeds originals automatically. Feeder) ADF cover Open when removing originals jammed in the ADF. ADF edge guide Feeds originals straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the originals. ADF input tray Supports loaded originals.
Page 18 User's Guide Printer Basics Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open to replace ink cartridges or to remove jammed paper. This unit should usually be kept closed. Control Panel Operates the printer. Turns the printer on or off. (Power button/light) Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is off. Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges.
Page 19: Control Panel
User's Guide Printer Basics AC inlet Connects the power cord. Rear cover Remove when removing jammed paper. Vent Releases heat from the inside of the printer. Vents are on the bottom right, bottom left, and on the right-hand side. Do not cover the vents when placing the printer.
Page 20 User's Guide Printer Basics Icons displayed on the home screen Displays the Ink Levels screen. You can check the approximate ink levels. You can also replace the ink cartridges or print the supply status information.
Page 21 User's Guide Printer Basics Displays the network connection status. The printer is not connected to a wired (Ethernet) network or unset it. The printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The printer is searching for SSID, unset IP address, or having a problem with a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
Page 22: Basic Screen Configuration
User's Guide Printer Basics Scrolls the screen from side to side and up and down. Applies the settings and closes the screen. Cancels the settings and closes the screen. Starts printing, copying and so on. You cannot start when the icon is grayed out because of incorrect or incomplete settings.
Page 23: Touch Screen Operations
User's Guide Printer Basics Displays the list of setting items. Make settings by selecting the item or adding a check mark. Grayed out items are not available. Select the item to check why it is unavailable. Performs copying or scanning. Touch Screen Operations The touchscreen is compatible with the following operations.
Page 24: Entering Characters
User's Guide Printer Basics Entering Characters You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings and so on. Indicates the character count. Moves the cursor to the input position. Switches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols. Switches the character type.
Page 25: Displaying A Menu Appropriate To The Operation
User's Guide Printer Basics ❏ Select How To at the bottom of the operation screen: Displays the context-sensitive animation. Indicates the total number of steps and the current step number. In the example above, it shows step 2 from 6 steps. Returns to the previous step.
Page 26 User's Guide Printer Basics ❏ Insert an external memory device such as a memory card or a USB device. ❏ Open the document cover and place originals. Related Information “Menu Options for Guide Functions” on page 187 &...
Page 27: Network Settings
User's Guide Network Settings Network Settings Network Connection Types You can use the following connection methods. Ethernet Connection Connect the printer to a hub with an Ethernet cable. Related Information “Making Advanced Network Settings” on page 43 & Wi-Fi Connection Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the wireless router.
Page 28: Wi-Fi Direct (Simple Ap) Connection
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.)
Page 29: Connecting To A Smart Device
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.
Page 30: Connecting To An Iphone Or Ipad (Ios Devices) Using Wi-Fi Direct
❏ Using the standard camera application to scan the QR code ❏ 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.
Page 31 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.
Page 32 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.
Page 33: Connecting To Android Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct
❏ 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...
Page 34 User's Guide Network Settings 1. Tap Smartphone connect on the home screen. 2. Tap Start Setup. 3. Tap Android. 4. On the smart device, start Epson iPrint. 5. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected..
Page 35 User's Guide Network Settings 6. On the Epson iPrint screen, select the printer that you want to connect to. 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.
Page 36: Connecting To Devices Other Than Ios And Android Using Wi-Fi Direct
User's Guide Network Settings Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android Using Wi-Fi Direct This method allows you to connect the printer directly to smart devices without a wireless router. 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.
Page 37 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.
Page 38 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.
Page 39: Making Wi-Fi Settings From The Printer
User's Guide Network Settings Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer You can make network settings from the printer's control panel in several ways. Choose the connection method that matches the environment and conditions that you are using. 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.
Page 40: Making Wi-Fi Settings By Push Button Setup (Wps)
User's Guide Network Settings 5. Select the SSID for the wireless router. Note: ❏ If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer’s control panel, tap Search Again to update the list. If it is still not displayed, tap Enter Manually, and then enter the SSID directly. ❏...
Page 41: Making Wi-Fi Settings By Pin Code Setup (Wps)
User's Guide Network Settings If the printer has been already connected by Ethernet, tap Change to Wi-Fi connection., and then tap Yes after confirming the message. 4. Tap Push Button Setup (WPS). 5. Hold down the [WPS] button on the wireless router until the security light flashes. If you do not know where the [WPS] button is, or there are no buttons on the wireless router, see the documentation provided with your wireless router for details.
Page 42: Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple Ap) Connection Settings
User's Guide Network Settings 3. Tap Start Setup. If the network connection is already set up, the connection details are displayed. Tap Change Settings to change the settings. If the printer has been already connected by Ethernet, tap Change to Wi-Fi connection., and then tap Yes after confirming the message.
Page 43: Making Advanced Network Settings
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.
Page 44: Checking The Network Connection Status
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ TCP/IP ❏ Auto Select when you are using a wireless router 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.
Page 45: Printing A Network Connection Report
User's Guide Network Settings 1. Tap Settings on the home screen. 2. Select Network Settings > Network Status. 3. To check the information, select the menus that you want to check. ❏ Wired LAN/Wi-Fi Status Displays the network information (device name, connection, signal strength, obtain IP address, and so on) for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections.
Page 46 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 &...
Page 47 ❏ 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.
Page 48 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) ❏...
Page 49 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”...
Page 50 ❏ 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.
Page 51: Printing A Network Status Sheet
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 &...
Page 52: Replacing Or Adding New Wireless Routers
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.)
Page 53: Changing To An Ethernet Connection On The Printer's Control Panel
User's Guide Network Settings Changing to an Ethernet Connection on the Printer's Control Panel Follow the steps below to change from a wireless LAN connection to a wired LAN connection from the control panel. 1. Tap Settings on the home screen. 2.
Page 54: Disabling Wi-Fi From The Control Panel
User's Guide Network Settings Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel When Wi-Fi is disabled, the Wi-Fi connection is disconnected. 1. Tap on the home screen. 2. Tap Wi-Fi (Recommended). The network status is displayed. 3. Tap Change Settings. 4. Tap Others > Disable Wi-Fi. 5.
Page 55: Restoring The Network Settings From The Control Panel
User's Guide Network Settings Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel You can restore all network settings to their defaults. 1. Tap Settings on the home screen. 2. Tap Restore Default Settings > Network Settings. 3. Check the message, and then tap Yes. 4.
Page 56: Loading Paper
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.
Page 57: Available Paper And Capacities
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...
Page 58 Borderless Printing Printing Paper Paper Rear Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Paper Feed Slot ✓ Epson Ultra Glossy – – Photo Paper 10×15 cm (4×6 in.), 13×18 cm (5×7 in.) ✓ Epson Premium – – Glossy Photo Paper 10×15 cm (4×6 in.), 13×18 cm (5×7 in.)
Page 59: Commercially Available Paper
User's Guide Loading Paper Commercially Available Paper Plain papers Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Borderless Printing Printing Paper Paper Rear Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Paper Feed Slot Letter, A4, B5, 16K – Up to the Auto, – Plain paper (195×270 mm) line Manual...
Page 60: Where To Load 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. Where to Load Paper...
Page 61: Loading Paper In The Paper Cassette 1
User's Guide Loading Paper ❏ You can load a single sheet of all types of supported paper. Rear paper feed slot ❏ You can also load thick paper (up to 0.6 mm thick) and pre-punched paper, which cannot be loaded in the paper cassette. However, even if the thickness is within this range, some paper may not be fed correctly depending on the hardness.
Page 62 User's Guide Loading Paper 4. Check that the printer is not operating, and then pull out paper cassette 1. Paper cassette 1 has an alignment mark that allows you to locate it easily. Important: If paper cassette 1 is too far inside the printer, turn the printer off and on again. 5.
Page 63 User's Guide Loading Paper Important: ❏ Make sure the paper does not extend beyond the triangle symbol at the end of the cassette. ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. Do not load paper above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide.
Page 64: Loading Paper In The Paper Cassette 2
User's Guide Loading Paper 9. Insert paper cassette 1. Line up the alignment marks on the printer and the tray. 10. Check the paper size and paper type settings displayed on the control panel. To use the settings, tap Close. To change the settings, tap the item that you want to change, and then go to the next step.
Page 65 User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Raise the control panel. 3. Open the front cover until it clicks. 4. Check that the printer is not operating, and then pull out paper cassette 2. 5. Slide the edge guides to their maximum position.
Page 66 User's Guide Loading Paper 6. Slide the front edge guide to the paper size you want to use. 7. With the printable side facing down, load paper against the front edge guide.
Page 67 User's Guide Loading Paper Important: ❏ Make sure the paper does not extend beyond the triangle symbol at the end of the cassette. ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide.
Page 68 User's Guide Loading Paper ❏ Photo Sticker sheet Follow the instructions supplied with the stickers to load one sheet of Photo Stickers. Do not load the loading support sheets into this product. 8. Slide the right edge guide to the edge of the paper. 9.
Page 69: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed Slot
User's Guide Loading Paper 10. Check the paper size and paper type settings displayed on the control panel. To use the settings, tap Close. To change the settings, tap the item that you want to change, and then go to the next step. Note: ❏...
Page 70 User's Guide Loading Paper 3. Open the rear paper feed slot cover. 4. Slide out the paper support. 5. Slide out the edge guides. 6. Load a single sheet of paper at the center of the rear paper feed slot with the printable side facing up, and then insert it approximately 5 cm into the printer.
Page 71 User's Guide Loading Paper Note: When loading 10×15 cm (4×6 in.) size paper, align it with the paper size indicator on the paper support, and the paper is inserted approximately 5 cm into the printer. ❏ Envelopes ❏ Pre-punched paper Note: ❏...
Page 72: Placing Originals
User's Guide Placing Originals Placing Originals Place originals on the scanner glass or the ADF. Use the scanner glass for originals that the ADF does not support. You can scan multiple originals and both sides of the originals at the same time with the ADF. Available Originals for the ADF Place the originals in the ADF to automatically scan both sides of the originals.
Page 73: Placing Originals On The Adf For 2-Up Copying
User's Guide Placing Originals 3. Slide out the ADF edge guide. 4. Place the originals face-up and short edge first in the ADF, and then slide the ADF edge guide to the edge of the originals. Important: ❏ Do not load originals above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the ADF. ❏...
Page 74: Placing Originals On The Scanner Glass
User's Guide Placing Originals ❏ Portrait originals: Select Portrait on the control panel as described below. Advanced Settings tab > Multi-Page > 2-up > Original Orientation > Portrait Place the originals on the ADF in the direction of the arrow. ❏...
Page 75 User's Guide Placing Originals 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.
Page 76: How To Place Various Originals
User's Guide Placing Originals How to Place Various Originals Placing Photos for Copying You can place multiple photos at a time to make separate copies. The photos should be larger than 30×40 mm. Place a photo 5 mm away from the corner mark of the scanner glass, and leave 5 mm between photos. You can place photos of different sizes at the same time.
Page 77: Placing Multiple Photos For Scanning At The Same Time
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 apart from each other.
Page 78: Inserting A Memory Card
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 249 &...
Page 79 User's Guide Inserting a Memory Card Important: ❏ Insert a memory card straight into the printer. ❏ The card should not be fully inserted. Do not try to force it all the way into the slot. 2. When you have finished using the memory card, make sure the light is not flashing, and then remove the card. Important: If you remove the memory card while the light is flashing, the data in the memory card may be lost.
Page 80 User's Guide Inserting a Memory Card Related Information “Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer” on page 255 &...
Page 81: Loading A Cd/Dvd For Printing
❏ 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.
Page 82 User's Guide Loading a CD/DVD for Printing “Copying on a CD/DVD Label” on page 136 &...
Page 83: Printing
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.
Page 84 User's Guide Printing “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot” on page 69 & “List of Paper Types” on page 59 & “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 78 & “Guide to the Select Photo Screen (Tile View)” on page 84 &...
Page 85 User's Guide Printing Guide to the Select Photo Screen (Single View) Tap Single View on the select photo screen to display this screen. Here you can view enlarged photos one by one. Returns to the previous screen. Displays the Select Photo Menu that allows you to select photos easily. Displays Exif information such as the shooting date or shutter speed.
Page 86 User's Guide Printing Guide to the Preview Screen Returns to the previous screen. Tap the photo to display the image at full screen size. Scrolls the screen to the right or left to display another photo. Displays the edit photo screen. You can crop the photo or apply color correction. Sets the number of copies.
Page 87: Printing In Various Layouts
User's Guide Printing Guide to the Edit Photo Screen Tap Edit on the preview screen to display this screen. You can crop or rotate the photo or apply color correction. Returns to the previous screen. Adjusts the cropping area. You can move the frame to the area you want to cop, or change the size of the frame by sliding at the corners.
Page 88: Printing Id Photos
User's Guide Printing 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Insert a memory device into the memory card slot or the external interface USB port of the printer. 3. Tap Print Photos on the control panel. 4. Tap Print Layout. 5.
Page 89: Printing Photos With A Template
User's Guide Printing 4. Tap Print photo ID. 5. When a message telling you that loading photos is complete is displayed, tap OK. 6. Select the photo you want to print on the select photo screen. 7. Tap Print Settings to make paper and print settings. 8.
Page 90: Menu Options For Printing From The Control
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, tap Preview and Print, and then go to step 15. ❏ When you select multiple photo layout in step 5 and place photos automatically: Tap Automatic Layout, select photos on the select photo screen, tap Preview and Print, and then go to step 15.
Page 91 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.
Page 92 User's Guide Printing Select Group: Select this menu to select another group. Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded. Paper Type: Select the paper type you loaded. Paper Cassettes: Select the paper source that you want to use. Border Setting ❏...
Page 93 User's Guide Printing ❏ Camera Text: Prints text set on the digital camera. For information on the text settings, see the documentation provided with your camera. The information can only be printed in borderless printing on 10×15 cm, 13×18 cm, or 16:9 wide size. ❏...
Page 94: Printing From The Various Prints Menu On The Control Panel
This allows you to use the paper in a variety of ways, such as creating homemade book covers, wrapping paper, and so on. Visit the following website for details on how you can create your own items. http://epson.sn 1. Load paper in the printer.
Page 95: Printing Photos With Handwritten Notes
User's Guide Printing 3. Tap Design Paper. 4. Select the pattern, such as borders or polka dots. 5. Make paper and print settings. 6. Tap To Check Printing. 7. Enter the number of copies, and then tap Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 64 &...
Page 96: Printing Photos Onto A Cd/Dvd Label
User's Guide Printing 7. Load A4-size plain paper in paper cassette 2 to print a template. 8. Tap To Check Printing. 9. Tap to print a template. 10. Check the printout, and then tap Close. 11. Follow the instructions on the template to write and draw. 12.
Page 97 User's Guide Printing Important: ❏ Before printing on the CD/DVD, see the CD/DVD handling precautions. ❏ Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is operating. This may damage the printer. ❏ Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until you are instructed to do so. Otherwise, an error occurs and the CD/DVD is ejected.
Page 98: Related Information "Inserting A Memory Card
User's Guide Printing 12. When the message prompts you to load a CD/DVD, tap How To, and load a CD/DVD by referring to the instructions. Important: Place a CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the printable side facing up. Press the center of the CD/DVD to securely set it on the CD/DVD tray.
Page 99: Printing Photos Onto A Jewel Case Jacket
User's Guide Printing Printing Photos onto a Jewel Case Jacket You can easily print photos onto a jewel case jacket using a photo on your memory device. Print the jacket on A4- size paper, and then cut it to fit in the jewel case. 1.
Page 100: Printing Original Calendars With A Photo
User's Guide Printing Printing Original Calendars with a Photo You can easily print original calendars with a photo from a memory device. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Insert a memory device into the memory card slot or the external interface USB port of the printer. 3.
Page 101: Printing A Schedule
User's Guide Printing “Menu Options for Editing Photos” on page 93 & Printing a Schedule You can easily print a Monthly, Weekly, or Daily schedule. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Tap Various prints on the control panel. 3. Tap Schedule. 4.
Page 102: Printing Lined Paper
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. Tap Various prints on the control panel. 3.
Page 103: Printing An Original Message Card
User's Guide Printing 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Insert a memory device into the memory card slot or the external interface USB port of the printer. 3. Tap Various prints on the control panel. 4. Tap Writing Papers. 5.
Page 104 User's Guide Printing 2. Insert a memory device into the memory card slot or the external interface USB port of the printer. 3. Tap Various prints on the control panel. 4. Tap Message Card. 5. Select Image Position, Line Type, Line Color, and then tap OK. 6.
Page 105: Printing A Coloring Book
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.
Page 106 User's Guide Printing 1. Load paper in the printer. Important: When loading in the rear paper feed slot, start printing from the printer driver before loading paper. Select Rear Paper Feed Slot as the Paper Source setting on the printer driver. When printing starts, the printer driver tells you that printing is in progress.
Page 107: Printing Basics - Mac Os
User's Guide Printing 7. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 8. Click Print. Related Information “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 57 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1” on page 61 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 64 &...
Page 108 User's Guide Printing 3. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the print dialog. If necessary, click Show Details or to expand the print window. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Presets: Select when you want to use the registered settings. ❏...
Page 109 Printing 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 > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, and then add the printer again.
Page 110: Printing On 2-Sides
User's Guide Printing ❏ Grayscale: Select to print in black or shades of gray. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 57 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1” on page 61 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 64 &...
Page 111 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.
Page 112: Printing Several Pages On One Sheet
User's Guide Printing 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. ❏ If you are printing high-density data such as photos or graphs, select Text with Photo or Photo as the Document Type setting.
Page 113 User's Guide Printing 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. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1”...
Page 114: Printing To Fit The Paper Size
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.
Page 115: Printing Multiple Files Together (For Windows Only)
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.
Page 116: Printing One Image On Multiple Sheets To Create A Poster (For Windows Only)
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.
Page 117 User's Guide Printing 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 Paper Cassette 1” on page 61 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 64 &...
Page 118 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.
Page 119 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.
Page 120 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.
Page 121 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.
Page 122: Printing Using Advanced Features
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 192 &...
Page 123 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.
Page 124: Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print
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: ❏...
Page 125: Printing A Cd/Dvd Label With Epson Print Cd
❏ 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.
Page 126 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.
Page 127: Using Epson Print Enabler
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).
Page 128: Printing From A Digital Camera
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.
Page 129: Printing From A Digital Camera Connected Wirelessly
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.
Page 130: Canceling 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.
Page 131: Canceling Printing - Mac Os
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. ❏...
Page 132: Copying
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. 4. Make the settings on the Copy tab. ❏...
Page 133: Copying Multiple Originals Onto One Sheet
User's Guide Copying 4. Select Copy tab > (2-Sided), and then select 1→2-Sided or 2→2-Sided. You can also specify the orientation of the original, and binding position of the original and the copy result. 5. Select OK. 6. Tap Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet You can copy two originals onto a single sheet of paper.
Page 134: Copying Photos
User's Guide Copying 4. Place the originals. For Book Copy, place the first page of the originals following the instructions displayed on the screen, and then tap Print Settings. 5. Make the settings on the Copy tab. Available items vary depending on the copy menu. 6.
Page 135 User's Guide Copying Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1” on page 61 & “Placing Originals” on page 72 & “Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings for Copying Photos” on page 135 & “Menu Options for Photo Adjustments for Copying Photos” on page 135 &...
Page 136: Copying On A Cd/Dvd Label
User's Guide Copying Copying on a CD/DVD Label You can copy a disc label or a square original such as a photo onto a CD/DVD label. Important: ❏ Before printing on the CD/DVD, see the CD/DVD handling precautions. ❏ Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is operating. This may damage the printer. ❏...
Page 137 User's Guide Copying 6. When the message is displayed on the screen telling you to load a CD/DVD, select How To, and then follow the on-screen instructions to load a CD/DVD. Important: Place a CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the printable side facing up. Press the center of the CD/DVD to securely set it on the CD/DVD tray.
Page 138: Menu Options For Copying
User's Guide Copying Menu Options for Copy to CD/DVD Inner, Outer Specify the print range. 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. Set the range to fit the printable area of your CD/DVD.
Page 139 User's Guide Copying Color Copies the original in color. (2-Sided) ❏ 1→1-Sided Copies one side of an original onto a single side of paper. ❏ 2→2-Sided Copies both sides of a double-sided original onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. ❏...
Page 140 User's Guide Copying Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded. Paper Cassettes Select the paper source that you want to use. Multi-Page ❏ Single Page Copies a single-sided original onto a single sheet. ❏ 2-up Copies two single-sided originals onto a single sheet in 2-up layout. You can select the orientation and the size of your original.
Page 141: Scanning
User's Guide Scanning Scanning Scanning Using the Control Panel Scanning to a Memory Device You can save the scanned image to a memory device. 1. Insert a memory device into the printer. 2. Place the originals. 3. Select Scan on the home screen. 4.
Page 142: Scanning To A Computer
Clear All Settings: Resets the scan settings to their defaults. Scanning to a Computer Important: Before scanning, install Epson Scan 2 and Epson Event Manager on your computer. 1. Place the originals. 2. Select Scan on the home screen. 3. Select Computer.
Page 143 ❏ Attach to e-mail: Starts the email client on your computer, and then automatically attaches it to an email. ❏ Follow custom setting: Saves the scanned image using the settings on the Epson Event Manager. You can change the scan settings such as the scanning size, folder to save to, or save format.
Page 144 User's Guide Scanning 2. Make sure that your scanner is selected as the Scanner on the Button Settings tab on the main screen. 3. Click Make Job Settings.
Page 145 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. ❏...
Page 146: Scanning To The Cloud
“Application for Configuring Scanning Operations from the Control Panel (Epson Event Manager)” on & page 199 Scanning to the Cloud You can send scanned images to cloud services. Before using this feature, make settings using Epson Connect. See the following Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only) 1.
Page 147 User's Guide Scanning ❏ JPEG/PDF: Select the format in which to save the scanned image. 7. Select Advanced Settings tab, and then check settings, and change them if necessary. 8. Select Scan tab, and then tap Note: The color, size, and border of the scanned image will not be exactly the same as the original. Related Information “Placing Originals”...
Page 148: Scanning Using Wsd
User's Guide Scanning Scanning Using WSD Note: ❏ This feature is only available for computers running Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista. ❏ If you are using Windows 7/Windows Vista, you need to setup your computer in advance using this feature. 1.
Page 149 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 network status sheet.
Page 150: Scanning From A Computer
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)”...
Page 151 User's Guide Scanning 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Document Source: Select the source where the original is placed. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed. ❏ (Original orientation) buttons: Select the set orientation of the original you placed. Depending on the size of the original, this item may be set automatically and cannot be changed.
Page 152 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. ❏...
Page 153 “Placing Originals” 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.
Page 154 Scanning Note: You cannot use ADF when scanning from Photo Mode. 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.
Page 155 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.
Page 156 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. ❏...
Page 157: Scanning From Smart Devices
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.
Page 158 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.
Page 159: Replacing Ink Cartridges
2. Click Ink Levels on the Main tab. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, the ink levels are not displayed. Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Checking the Ink Levels - Mac OS 1.
Page 160: Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions
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.
Page 161 ❏ 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.
Page 162: Replacing Ink Cartridges
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ Finish ink cartridge replacement promptly. Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed. Consumption of ink ❏ To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all cartridges during maintenance operations.
Page 163 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ When replacing ink cartridges before they are expended SelectMaintenance > Ink Cartridge Replacement. 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.
Page 164 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 6. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. 7. Confirm the message, and then tap the Start. The ink cartridges holder moves to the replacement position. However, the ink cartridge holder may return after a few minutes.
Page 165: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 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. ❏...
Page 166 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.
Page 167: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Windows
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3.
Page 168: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Mac Os
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 5. Select Grayscale. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. 8. Click Print in Black in the window displayed. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1”...
Page 169: Conserving Black Ink When The Black Ink Is Low (For Windows Only)
❏ 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.
Page 170: Maintaining The Printer
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.
Page 171: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head - Windows
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 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 1”...
Page 172: Aligning The Print Head - Control Panel
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. 3. Select Print Head Alignment. 4. Select one of the alignment menus. ❏...
Page 173: Cleaning The Paper Path For Ink Smears
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.
Page 174: Cleaning The Paper Path For Paper Feeding Problems
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 9. Gently wipe the two white rollers using a soft, moist cloth. 10. Connect the power cord. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot” on page 69 & Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding Problems When paper is not fed from the paper cassette correctly, clean the roller inside.
Page 175 User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 3. Pull out the paper cassette. 4. Stand the printer with the control panel's button at the top. Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when standing the printer. Otherwise you may be injured. 5.
Page 176: Cleaning The Scanner Glass
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 6. Return the printer to its normal position, and then insert the paper cassette. Important: Do not leave the printer standing for a long time. 7. Connect the power cord. Cleaning the Scanner Glass When the copies or scanned images are smeared, clean the scanner glass. Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the document cover.
Page 177: Cleaning The Adf
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the ADF When the copied or scanned images from the ADF are smeared or the originals do not feed in the ADF correctly, clean the ADF. Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the document cover. Otherwise you may be injured.
Page 178 User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 4. Open the document cover. 5. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the part that is shown in the illustration. Note: ❏ If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it.
Page 179: Cleaning The Translucent Film
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 6. Remove the document mat. 7. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the clear parts on the reverse side of the document mat. 8. Attach the document mat, and then close the document cover. Cleaning the Translucent Film When the printout is not improved after aligning the print head or cleaning the paper path, the translucent film inside the printer may be smeared.
Page 180 User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 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. A: Translucent film B: Rail Important:...
Page 181: Saving Power
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.
Page 182 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. ❏ Select Sleep Timer or Power Off Timer. Note: Your product may have the Power Off Settings or Power Off Timer feature depending on the location of purchase. 4.
Page 183: Menu Options For Settings
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 Ink Levels Select the menu on the control panel as described below. Settings > Ink Levels Displays the approximate levels of the ink cartridges.
Page 184: Power Off Timer
User's Guide Menu Options for Settings Power Off Timer: Your product may have this feature or the Power Off Settings feature depending on the location of purchase. Select this setting to turn the printer off automatically when it is not used for a specified period of time.
Page 185: Cd/Dvd
User's Guide Menu Options for Settings CD/DVD: Adjusts the printing position of a CD/DVD by moving up, down, left, or right to fit. 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.
Page 186: Menu Options For Web Service Settings
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.
Page 187: Menu Options For File Sharing
For details on registering to Google Cloud Print services, see the following web site. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only) Related Information “Epson Connect Service” on page 190 & Menu Options for File Sharing Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings > File Sharing Select the connection method between the printer and a computer that will have write access to the memory card inserted in the printer.
Page 188: Paper Mismatch
User's Guide Menu Options for Settings Paper Mismatch: Displays a warning if the paper settings (print settings) for the print job do not match the printer's paper settings made when you loaded the paper. This setting prevents misprinting. However, the paper setting screen is not displayed when Paper Configuration is disables in the following menus.
Page 189 User's Guide Menu Options for Settings Settings > Restore Default Settings Network Settings: Resets the network settings to their defaults. All Except Network Settings: Resets all settings except for network settings to their defaults. All Settings: Resets all settings to their defaults.
Page 190: Network Service And Software Information
Follow the steps below to register the printer. 1. Tap Settings on the home screen. 2. Tap Web Service Settings > Epson Connect Services > Register >Start Setup on the home screen to print the registration sheet. 3. Follow the instructions on the registration sheet to register the printer.
Page 191: Running Web Config On A Web Browser
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 125 & “Printing a Network Connection Report” on page 45 &...
Page 192: Running Web Config On Mac Os
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. ❏ Windows Vista Click the start button, and select Control Panel > Printers in Hardware and Sound. 2.
Page 193: Guide To Windows Printer Driver
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information ❏ 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. ❏ Windows XP Click the start button, and select Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. Right- click on your printer and select Printing preferences.
Page 194 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.
Page 195: Making Operation Settings For The Windows Printer Driver
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.
Page 196: Guide To Mac Os Printer Driver
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 >...
Page 197: Making Operation Settings For The Mac Os Printer Driver
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 >...
Page 198: Application For Scanning Documents And Images (Epson Scan 2)
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.
Page 199: Adding The Network Scanner
❏ 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.
Page 200: Application For Laying Out Photos (Epson Easy Photo Print)
(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.
Page 201: Application For Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print)
❏ 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.
Page 202: Software Update Tools (Epson Software Updater)
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 >...
Page 203: Updating Applications And Firmware
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)”...
Page 204: Uninstalling Applications
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.
Page 205: Uninstalling Applications - Mac Os
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.
Page 206: Solving Problems
The printer's ink pad is nearing the end of its Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the service life. Contact Epson Support.
Page 207 If the error message is still displayed, make sure that Epson Scan 2 and Epson Event Manager are installed on the computer. “Connecting to a Computer” on page 28 The combination of the IP address and the Enter the correct IP address or default gateway.
Page 208: Checking The Printer Status - Windows
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.
Page 209: Checking The Printer Status - Mac Os
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.
Page 210 User's Guide Solving Problems 1. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. 2. Remove the jammed paper.
Page 211 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.
Page 212: Removing Jammed Paper From The Rear Cover
User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Cover 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Remove jammed paper from the rear cover.
Page 213: Removing Jammed Paper From The Paper Cassette
User's Guide Solving Problems 4. Open the cover of the rear cover. 5. Remove the jammed paper. 6. Close the cover of the rear cover, and then insert the rear cover in the printer. Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper Cassette 1.
Page 214: Removing Jammed Paper From The Adf
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 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. Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the document cover.
Page 215 User's Guide Solving Problems 1. Open the ADF cover and remove the jammed paper. 2. Open the document cover. 3. Remove the document mat.
Page 216: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly
User's Guide Solving Problems 4. Remove the jammed paper. 5. Attach the document mat. 6. Close the document cover, and then close the ADF cover. 7. Open the ADF input tray. 8. Remove the jammed paper. 9. Close the ADF input tray. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following points, and then take the appropriate actions to solve the problem.
Page 217: Paper Jams
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions. ❏ Use paper supported by this printer. ❏ Follow the paper handling precautions. ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide.
Page 218: Paper Is Ejected From The Rear Paper Feed Slot Without Being Printed
User's Guide Solving Problems Paper is Ejected from the Rear Paper Feed Slot Without Being Printed If you load paper before the rear paper feed slot is ready, the paper is ejected without being printed. Send the print job first, and then load paper when the printer prompts you to do so. CD/DVD Tray is Ejected ❏...
Page 219: Lights Came On And Then Went Out
User's Guide Solving Problems Lights Came On and then Went Out The printer's voltage may not match the outlet rating. Turn off the printer and unplug it immediately. Then check the label on the printer. Caution: If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK IN. Contact your dealer. Power Does Not Turn Off Hold down the button for a little longer.
Page 220: Cannot Print From A Computer
User's Guide Solving Problems Cannot Print from a Computer Checking the Connection (USB) ❏ Connect the USB cable securely to the printer and the computer. ❏ If you are using a USB hub, try to connect the printer directly to the computer. ❏...
Page 221: Checking The Software And Data
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.
Page 222 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.
Page 223: Checking The Printer Status From The Computer (Windows)
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.
Page 224: Checking The Printer Status From The Computer (Mac Os)
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Canceling Printing” on page 130 & “Guide to Windows Printer Driver” on page 193 & Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Mac OS) Make sure the printer status is not Pause. Select System Preferences from the menu >...
Page 225 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.
Page 226: Checking The Ssid Connected To 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.
Page 227: Checking The Ssid For The Computer
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.
Page 228: Cannot Print From An Iphone Or Ipad
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 ❏...
Page 229: Colored Banding Appears At Intervals Of Approximately 2.5 Cm
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”...
Page 230: Print Quality Is Poor
❏ 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.
Page 231: Paper Is Smeared Or Scuffed
User's Guide Solving Problems “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 57 & “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 56 & “List of Paper Types” on page 59 & 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.
Page 232: Paper Is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided Printing
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.
Page 233: Colors Differ From What You See On The Display
❏ 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.
Page 234: The Position, Size, Or Margins Of The Printout Are Incorrect
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings” on page 92 & “Menu Options for Copying” on page 138 & “Guide to Windows Printer Driver” on page 193 & “Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver” on page 196 &...
Page 235: The Printing Or Copying Position On A Cd/Dvd Is Incorrect
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Menu Options for Printer Settings” on page 184 & 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. ❏...
Page 236: Mosaic-Like Patterns In The Prints
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 ❏...
Page 237: Other Printing Problems
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Uninstalling Applications” on page 204 & “Installing Applications” on page 202 & Other Printing Problems Printing Is Too Slow ❏ Close any unnecessary applications. ❏ Lower the quality setting. High quality printing slows down the printing speed. ❏...
Page 238: Printing Slows Down Dramatically During Continuous Printing
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.
Page 239: Cannot Start Scanning When Using The
“Installing Applications” on page 202 & Cannot Start Scanning when Using the Control Panel ❏ Make sure Epson Scan 2 and Epson Event Manager are installed correctly. ❏ Check the scanning setting assigned in Epson Event Manager. Related Information “Application for Scanning Documents and Images (Epson Scan 2)” on page 198 &...
Page 240: The Image Quality Is Rough
Solving Problems 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.
Page 241: Cannot Scan The Correct Area On The Scanner Glass
& Text is Not Recognized Correctly when Saving as a Searchable PDF ❏ On the Image Format Options window in Epson Scan 2, check that Text Language is set correctly on the Text tab. ❏ Check that the original is placed straight.
Page 242: Cannot Solve Problems In The Scanned Image
❏ 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.
Page 243: Other Scanning 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.
Page 244: Cannot Save Data To A Memory Device
> Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). Select On as the Quiet Mode setting. ❏ Epson Scan 2 Click the button to open the Configuration window. Next, set the Quiet Mode on the Scan tab.
Page 245: Appendix
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...
Page 246: Scanner Specifications
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.
Page 247: Interface Specifications
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 ✓...
Page 248: Wi-Fi Specifications
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) or an Ethernet connection.
Page 249: External Storage Device Specifications
You cannot use the following devices: ❏ 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.
Page 250: Supported Data Specifications
User's Guide Appendix Supported Data Specifications File Format JPEGs (*.JPG) with the Exif Version 2.31 standard taken by digital cameras DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant Image Size Horizontal: 80 to 10200 pixels Vertical: 80 to 10200 pixels File Size Less than 2 GB Maximum Number of Files 9990...
Page 251: Environmental Specifications
For users in Hong Kong. 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 Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph.
Page 252: Regulatory Information
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.
Page 253: Restrictions On Copying
Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Malta, Bulgaria, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non- recommended modification of the products.
Page 254 User's Guide Appendix 1. Turn off the printer by pressing the button. 2. Make sure the power light turns off, and then unplug the power cord. Important: Unplug the power cord when the power light is off. Otherwise, the print head may not return to the home position causing the ink to dry, and printing may become impossible.
Page 255 User's Guide Appendix 10. Pack the printer in its box, using the protective materials. When you use the printer again, make sure you remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder. If print quality has declined the next time you print, clean and align the print head. Related Information “Part Names and Functions”...
Page 256: Where To Get Help
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.
Page 257 To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page http://www.epson.com.hk Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏...

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