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Contents

Copyright

Trademarks

About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . . 8

Marks and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Descriptions Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating System References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Printer Advisories and Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
Using the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection. . . . . . . . . . . 13
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory
Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Protecting Your Personal Information. . . . . . . . . . . 13

Printer Basics

Part Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Guide to the LCD Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Network Settings

Network Connection Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Wi-Fi Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection. . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to a Smart Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer. . . . . . . . . . 21

Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup. . . . 23
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup
(WPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Connection Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Making Advanced Network Setting. . . . . . . . . . . 25

Checking the Network Connection Status. . . . . . . . 26

Checking the Network Status Using Network
Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Checking the Network Status from the
Control  Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Printing  a  Network  Connection  Report. . . . . . . . 27
Printing  a  Network  Status  Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Replacing or Adding New Access Points. . . . . . . . . 34

Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 34

Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . .35

Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
connection from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Restoring the Network Settings from the
Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Loading Paper

Paper Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Available Paper and Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

List of Paper Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed. . . . . . . . . . . 39

Placing Originals

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . 43

How to Place Various Originals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Placing Photos for Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the
Same Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Inserting a Memory Card

Supported Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card. . . . . . . . .45

Printing

Printing from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

User's Guide

Contents

Summary of Contents for XP-452 Series

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Page 2: ...penses 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 failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the...

Page 3: ...S FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE SDXC Logo i...

Page 4: ...ed Network Setting 25 Checking the Network Connection Status 26 Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon 26 Checking the Network Status from the Control Panel 26 Printing a Network Connection Report 27 Printing a Network Status Sheet 33 Replacing or Adding New Access Points 34 Changing the Connection Method to a Computer 34 Disabling Wi Fi from the Control Panel 35 Disconnecting Wi Fi Direct...

Page 5: ...artridge Codes 92 Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions 93 Replacing Ink Cartridges 95 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink 98 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink Windows 100 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink Mac OS 101 Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low for Windows Only 102 Maintaining the Printer Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 103 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Control Pane...

Page 6: ...ing the Printer Status from the Computer Windows 140 Checking the Printer Status from the Computer Mac OS 140 When You Cannot Make Network Settings 141 Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings are No Problems 141 Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer 143 Checking the SSID for the Computer 143 Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad 144 Printing is Paused 144 Printout Problems 144 ...

Page 7: ...peration Sounds Are Loud 157 Cannot Save the Data to a Memory Card 158 Application Is Blocked by a Firewall for Windows Only 158 Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen 158 Appendix Technical Specifications 159 Printer Specifications 159 Scanner Specifications 160 Interface Specifications 160 Network Function List 161 Wi Fi Specifications 161 Security Protocol 162 Supported Third Party Services...

Page 8: ...n eu Support or the Epson worldwide support website at http support epson net Digital manual Start EPSON Software Updater on your computer EPSON Software Updater checks for available updates of Epson software applications and the digital manuals and allows you to download the latest ones Related Information EPSON Software Updater on page 127 Using the Manual to Search for Information The PDF manua...

Page 9: ...eed Click Print in the File menu and then specify the pages you want to print in Pages in Pages to Print To specify a series of pages enter a hyphen between the start page and the end page Example 20 25 To specify pages that are not in series divide the pages with commas Example 5 10 15 Marks and Symbols Caution Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury cImportant Instruc...

Page 10: ...m References Windows In this manual terms such as Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP refer to the following operating systems Additionally Windows is used to refer to all versions Microsoft Windows 10 operating system Microsoft Windows 8 1 operating system Microsoft Windows 8 operating system Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Microsoft Windows Vista operatin...

Page 11: ...rinter near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Do not place or store the printer outdoors near excessive dirt or dust water heat sources or in locations subject to shocks vibrations high temperature or humidity Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers Radio waves from thi...

Page 12: ... a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for the printer When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable ensure the correct orientation of the connectors Each connector has only one correct orientation Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable Place the printer...

Page 13: ...ces Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards Do not remove a memory card or turn off the printer while the memory card light is flashing The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type Be sure to refer to the manual packaged with your memory card for details Use only memory cards compatible with the printer Related Information Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 162 A...

Page 14: ...Loads paper C Paper support Supports loaded paper D Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer Usually keep this guard closed E Output tray Holds the ejected paper Before printing raise the stopper to prevent the ejected paper from falling off the tray F Control panel Operates the printer A B User s Guide Printer Basics 14 ...

Page 15: ...nozzles underneath A Document cover Blocks external light while scanning B Scanner glass Place the originals C Scanner unit Scans placed originals Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the printer A B A AC inlet Connects the power cord B USB port Connects a USB cable User s Guide Printer Basics 15 ...

Page 16: ...s flashing while the printer is operating or processing data Unplug the power cord when the power light is off B Displays the home screen C Returns to the previous screen D u d l r OK Use the u d l r buttons to select a menu and press the OK button to run the selected menu E Selects the number of pages to print F Stops the current operation G Starts an operation such as printing or copying User s ...

Page 17: ...such as copying photos and printing original ruled paper or calendars using the photos on your memory card Quiet Mode Displays Quiet Mode setting that allows you to reduce the noise the printer makes However enabling this may reduce print speed Depending on the paper type and print quality settings you selected there may be no difference in the printer s noise level This is a shortcut to the follo...

Page 18: ... Done and then press the OK button The displayed screen varies depending on the settings items The following is the screen for entering the password for your Wi Fi network Icons Descriptions AB12 Changes letters to uppercase ab12 Changes letters to lowercase Symbol Displays symbols l r Moves the cursor to the left or right Deletes a character to the left backspace Space Enters a space to the right...

Page 19: ...ecting to a Smart Device on page 21 Making Wi Fi Settings from the Printer on page 21 Wi Fi Direct Simple AP Connection Use this connection method when you are not using Wi Fi at home or at the office or when you want to connect the printer and the computer or smart device directly In this mode the printer acts as an access point and you can connect up to four devices to the printer without having...

Page 20: ...installer to connect the printer to a computer You can run the installer using one of the following methods Setting up from the website 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 computers with disc drives Insert the software dis...

Page 21: ...ecting the computer first 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 access point such as SSID and password you can make settings manually If the access point supports WPS you can make settings by ...

Page 22: ...the OK button 5 Select the SSID for the access point from printer s control panel and then press the OK button Note If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer s control panel select Search Again to update the list If it is still not displayed select Other SSIDs and then enter the SSID directly If you do not know the SSID check if it is written on the label of the access poi...

Page 23: ...cess point Note If you cannot find the button or you are setting up using the software see the documentation provided with the access point 1 Select Wi Fi Setup on the home screen and then press the OK button 2 Select Wi Fi Recommended and then press the OK button 3 Press the OK button 4 Select Push Button Setup WPS and then press the OK button 5 Hold down the WPS button on the access point until ...

Page 24: ...y again If it still does not work print a connection report and check the solution Related Information Checking the Network Connection Status on page 26 When You Cannot Make Network Settings on page 141 Making Wi Fi Direct Simple AP Connection Settings This method allows you to connect the printer directly to computer or smart devices without an access point The printer acts as an access point cIm...

Page 25: ...server and so on Check your network environment before making changes 1 Select Setup on the home screen and then press the OK button 2 Select Network Settings and then press the OK button 3 Select Manual Network Setup and then press the OK button 4 Enter the device name You can enter the following characters To fix the device name move the cursor on the Done and then press the OK button Character ...

Page 26: ... the network settings are complete and you are returned to the home screen after a short period of time Checking the Network Connection Status You can check the network connection status in the following way Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon You can check the network connection status using the network icon on the printer s home screen The icon changes depending on the connection type...

Page 27: ...status Print Status Sheet Make sure that papers are set to the printer then press the x button to print a network status sheet Printing a Network Connection Report You can print a network connection report to check the status between the printer and the access point 1 Load papers 2 Select Setup on the home screen and then press the OK button 3 Select Network Settings and then press the OK button 4...

Page 28: ... follow the solutions a Error code b Messages on the Network Environment Related Information E 1 on page 29 E 2 E 3 E 7 on page 29 E 5 on page 30 E 6 on page 30 E 8 on page 31 E 9 on page 31 E 10 on page 31 E 11 on page 32 E 12 on page 32 E 13 on page 33 Message on the Network Environment on page 33 User s Guide Network Settings 28 ...

Page 29: ...ss point Wait for about 10 seconds and then turn it on Place the printer closer to your access point and remove any obstacles between them If you have entered the SSID manually check if it is correct Check the SSID from the Network Status part on the network connection report If an access point has multiple SSIDs select the SSID that is displayed When the SSID is using a non compliant frequency th...

Page 30: ...lso known as WPA Personal WPA2 PSK is also known as WPA2 Personal E 6 Message MAC address of your printer may be filtered Check whether your router access point has restrictions such as MAC address filtering See the documentation of the router access point or contact your network administrator for assistance Solutions Check if MAC address filtering is disabled If it is enabled register the printer...

Page 31: ...nd network devices after confirming the above turn off the access point 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 E 10 Message Confirm IP address subnet mask and default gateway setup Connection using the EpsonNet Setup is available Contact your network administrator for ass...

Page 32: ...the first number IP address subnet mask or default gateway setup is correct Contact your network administrator for assistance Solutions Check the following Other devices on the network are turned on The network addresses IP address subnet mask and default gateway are correct if you are entering them manually The network addresses for other devices subnet mask and default gateway are the same The I...

Page 33: ... Environment Message Solution Multiple network names SSID that match your entered network name SSID have been detected Confirm network name SSID The same SSID may be set on several access points Check the settings on the access points and change the SSID The Wi Fi environment needs to be improved Turn the wireless router off and then turn it on If the connection does not improve see the documentat...

Page 34: ... settings Related Information Changing the Connection Method to a Computer on page 34 Changing the Connection Method to a Computer Using the installer and re set up in a different connection method Setting up from the website 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 c...

Page 35: ...up 4 Select Disable Wi Fi 5 Check the message and then select Yes Disconnecting Wi Fi Direct Simple AP connection from the Control Panel Note When Wi Fi Direct Simple AP connection disabled all computers and smart devices connected to the printer in Wi Fi Direct Simple AP connection are disconnected If you want to disconnect a specific device disconnect from the device instead of the printer 1 Sel...

Page 36: ...essage and then select Yes Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel You can restore all network settings to their defaults 1 Select Setup on the home screen 2 Select Restore Default Settings Network Settings 3 Check the message and then select Yes User s Guide Network Settings 36 ...

Page 37: ...p too thick too thin or paper that has stickers stuck to it Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading When the stacked envelopes are puffed up with air press them down to flatten them before loading Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded Using these envelopes causes paper jams and smears on the printout D...

Page 38: ...n 20 Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight A4 20 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 80 For manual 2 sided printing you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed Note The availability of paper varies by location For the latest information on paper available in your area contact Epson support Commercially Available Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity Sheets Manual 2 Sided Printin...

Page 39: ... Photo Pa per 1 Prem Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy 1 Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight 1 Matte Epson Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper 1 Matte Epson Matte Plain paper 1 Plain paper Plain paper Envelope Envelope Envelope 1 These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printed by the printer driver For more inf...

Page 40: ...de of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up cImportant 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 Envelopes User s Guide Loading Paper 40 ...

Page 41: ...per size and paper type settings displayed on the control panel To use the settings select Confirm using the u or d button press the OK button and then go to step 7 To change the settings select Change using the u or d button press the OK button and then go to the next step cImportant The paper setting screen is not displayed if the paper is not loaded along the right side of the rear paper feed A...

Page 42: ...K button On the paper type setting screen select the paper type in the same way and then press the OK button Confirm the settings and then press the OK button Note You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by selecting the following menus Setup Printer Setup Paper Source Settings Paper Setup 7 Slide out the output tray and then raise the stopper Note Return the remaining p...

Page 43: ... original face down and slide it to the corner mark Note A range of 1 5 mm from the bottom edge and right edge of the scanner glass is not scanned 4 Close the cover gently cImportant Do not apply too much force to the scanner glass or the document cover Otherwise they may be damaged 5 Remove the originals after scanning Note If you leave the originals on the scanner glass for a long time they may ...

Page 44: ...nt sizes at the same time Maximum size 10 15 cm 4 6 in 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 The photos should be larger than 15 15 mm Note Enab...

Page 45: ...ry Card Specifications on page 162 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card into the printer The printer starts reading the data and the light flashes When reading is complete the light stops flashing and remains on cImportant 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 User s Guide Inserti...

Page 46: ...u remove the memory card while the light is flashing the data in the memory card may be lost Note If you access the memory card from a computer you need to operate the computer to safely remove the removable device Related Information Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer on page 167 User s Guide Inserting a Memory Card 46 ...

Page 47: ...otos on your memory card Select Photos use the Select by Date menu to sort photos by date and select all photos of the same date at the same time Display Options use the Thumbnail menu to display nine photos on a screen 5 Press the d button to display the menu select Print Settings using the u or d button and then press the OK button Note Select Crop Zoom if you want to crop a part of a photo Use ...

Page 48: ... press the OK button 4 Select Personal Stationery using the u or d button and then press the OK button 5 Select a menu item using the u or d button and then press the OK button Note When printing greeting cards you can add an image stored in the printer instead of using a photo on your memory card To add an image stored in the printer select Template Art 6 Follow the on screen instructions to prin...

Page 49: ... card Line Type Select the type of ruled line to print on the greeting card Line Color Select the color of the ruled line to print on the greeting card Printing Original Envelopes You can create original envelopes by adding an image stored in the printer using the Personal Stationery menu You can use the same image to print greeting cards that match the envelopes First print a diagram of an envelo...

Page 50: ... then press the x button Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 39 Folding Envelopes After printing a diagram of an envelope print an instruction sheet that shows you how to fold the envelope and then lay the instruction sheet on top of the diagram and fold them together 1 Select Origami Envelope Instruction from the Origami menu and then press the OK button 2 Select the ...

Page 51: ...d button and then press the OK button Follow the on screen instructions to print Related Information Menu Options for Print Photos Mode on page 52 Printing from a Slideshow You can run a slideshow of the photos on your memory card and then print photos from the slideshow Enter More Functions from the home screen using the l or r button and then press the OK button Select Slide Show using the u or ...

Page 52: ...ems are the same as in Print Photos Related Information Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Card on page 47 Menu Options for Print Photos Mode on page 52 Menu Options for Print Photos Mode Select Photos Select by Date Displays the photos on the memory card sorted by date You can print all photos with the same date at the same time Cancel Photo Selection Returns the number of prints of all p...

Page 53: ...e than 1000 photos on your memory card photos are automatically divided into groups containing a maximum of 999 photos Select a group to display Printing from a Computer Printing Basics Windows Note See the online help for explanations of the setting items Right click an item and then click Help Operations differ depending on the application See the application s help for details 1 Load paper in t...

Page 54: ...Select the orientation you set in the application Paper Type Select the type of paper you loaded Quality Select the print quality Selecting High provides higher quality printing but the printing speed may be slower Color Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray Note When printing on envelopes select Landscape as the Orientation setting 7 Click OK to close the printer driv...

Page 55: ...tails or d to expand the print window 4 Make the following settings Printer Select your printer Presets Select when you want to use the registered settings Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded in the printer When printing with no margins select a borderless paper size Orientation Select the orientation you set in the application Note If the above setting menus are not displayed close the pr...

Page 56: ...he following settings 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 Sel...

Page 57: ...e of the paper 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 2 sided printing may not be available when the printer is accessed over a network or is used as a shared printer 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Select Manual Lo...

Page 58: ...not available for borderless printing 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Select 2 Up or 4 Up as the Multi Page setting on the Main tab 5 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 Infor...

Page 59: ...rmation Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 39 Printing Basics Mac OS on page 55 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 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Make the following s...

Page 60: ...indows on page 53 Printing to Fit the Paper Size Mac OS 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the print dialog 4 Select the size of the paper you set in the application as the Paper Size setting 5 Select Paper Handling from the pop up menu 6 Select Scale to fit paper size 7 Select the paper size you loaded in the printer as the Destination Paper Size setting 8 Set ...

Page 61: ... 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 To open a Print Project saved in Job Arranger Lite click Job Arranger Lite on the printer driver s Maintenance tab Next select Open from the Fi...

Page 62: ...ile you want to print 3 Access the printer driver window 4 Select 2x1 Poster 2x2 Poster 3x3 Poster or 4x4 Poster from Multi Page on the Main tab 5 Click Settings make the appropriate settings and then click OK Note Print Cutting Guides allows you to print a cutting guide 6 Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary and then click OK 7 Click Print Related Information Loading...

Page 63: ... make a poster when 2x2 Poster is selected and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides 1 Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks User s Guide Printing 63 ...

Page 64: ...and align the cross marks then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back 3 Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers this time the line to the left of the cross marks User s Guide Printing 64 ...

Page 65: ...rom the back 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together 6 Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks User s Guide Printing 65 ...

Page 66: ...7 Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks and then temporarily tape them together from the back User s Guide Printing 66 ...

Page 67: ...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 67 ...

Page 68: ...printing features available on the printer driver Related Information Windows Printer Driver on page 118 Mac OS Printer Driver on page 121 Adding a Printing Preset to Print Easily If you create your own preset of frequently used print settings on the printer driver you can print easily by selecting the preset from the list User s Guide Printing 68 ...

Page 69: ...ng on the application See the application s help for details Select Page Setup or Print from the File menu Select the printer from Format For select the paper size and then enter a percentage in Scale Close the window and then print following the basic printing instructions Adjusting the Print Color You can adjust the colors used in the print job PhotoEnhance produces sharper images and more vivid...

Page 70: ...of the watermark Printing a Header and Footer for Windows Only You can print information such as a user name and printing date as headers or footers 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 easi...

Page 71: ...rk as your printer or remote print printing from a remote location over the Internet To use remote print register your printer in the Epson Connect service Related Information Epson Connect Service on page 116 Installing Epson iPrint You can install Epson iPrint on your smart device from the following URL or QR code http ipr to a Printing Using Epson iPrint Start Epson iPrint from your smart devic...

Page 72: ...ain from the next time D Select what you want to print such as photos and documents E Displays the screen to make print settings such as paper size and paper type F Displays the paper size When this is displayed as a button press it to display the paper settings currently set on the printer G Displays photos and documents you selected H Starts printing Note To print from the document menu using iP...

Page 73: ...see the AirPrint page on the Apple website Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 39 Canceling Printing Note In Windows you cannot cancel a print job from the computer once it has been completely sent to the printer In this case cancel the print job by using the printer s control panel When printing several pages from Mac OS you cannot cancel all of the jobs by using the ...

Page 74: ...ou want to cancel and then select Cancel Related Information Windows Printer Driver on page 118 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 Mac OS X v10 6 8 to v10 7 x Click Delete User s Guide Printing 74 ...

Page 75: ...or r button Note If you want to copy by reducing or enlarging the size of a document by a specific percentage select Custom Size as the Reduce Enlarge setting and press the OK button Then specify a percentage using the or button You can change the percentage in increments of 10 by holding down the or button 7 Press the x button Note The color size and border of the copied image are slightly differ...

Page 76: ...facing pages of a book and so on onto a single sheet of A4 size paper in 2 up layout Reduce Enlarge Enlarges or reduces the originals Actual Size Copies at 100 magnification 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 scanne...

Page 77: ...utton and then press the OK button 3 Select Copy Restore Photos using the u or d button and then press the OK button 4 Select whether or not to restore the colors in faded photos 5 Check the screen and place the photos on the scanner glass 6 Press the x button The photos are scanned and displayed on the screen 7 Press the d button select Print Settings using the u or d button and then press the OK...

Page 78: ...n on settings such as zoom is not displayed Print Settings Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded Borderless To print without margins around the edges select Borderless The image is enlarged a little to remove margins from the edges of the paper To print with margins around the edges select With Border Quality Select the print quality Selecting Best...

Page 79: ...will not be exactly the same as the original Related Information Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass on page 43 Inserting a Memory Card on page 45 Menu Options for Scanning on page 83 Scanning to the Cloud You can send scanned images to cloud services using the Scan to Cloud feature You can also send the scanned images by email Before using this feature make settings using Epson Connect See the...

Page 80: ...ton 3 Select how to save the scanned image to a computer from the following menus using the l or r button and then press the OK button Scan to Computer JPEG Saves the scanned image in JPEG format Scan to Computer PDF Saves the scanned image in PDF format Scan to Computer Email Starts the email client on your computer and then automatically attaches it to an email 4 Select the computer to which you...

Page 81: ...puter WSD using the l or r button and then press the OK button 4 Select a computer 5 Press the x button Note The color size and border of the scanned image will not be exactly the same as the original Related Information Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass on page 43 Setting Up a WSD Port This section explains how to set up a WSD port for Windows 7 Windows Vista Note For Windows 10 Windows 8 1 ...

Page 82: ...he 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 4 Click Your device is ready to use 5 Check the message and then click Close 6 Open the Devices and Printers screen Windows 7 Click start Control Panel Hardware and Sound or Hardware Devices and Printers User s Guide Scanning 82 ...

Page 83: ...t or image when scanning select Auto Cropping To scan at the maximum area of the scanner glass select Max Area Select this setting and scan again if the edges of the scanned image are cropped when A4 is selected Document Select the type of your original Resolution Select the scanning resolution This item is only available from Scan to Memory Card Contrast Select the contrast of the scanned image I...

Page 84: ...can 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 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 Image Type Select the color for saving the scanned image Resol...

Page 85: ...ers clear and images smooth when performing black and white scanning for a document that contains images Color Enhance You can enhance the color specified for the scanned image and then save it in grayscale or black and white Brightness You can adjust the brightness for the scanned image Contrast You can adjust the contrast for the scanned image Gamma You can adjust the gamma brightness of the int...

Page 86: ...canned image from the list You can select another folder or create a new folder by selecting Select from the list 7 Click Scan Related Information Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass on page 43 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 original...

Page 87: ... the color for saving the scanned image Resolution Select the resolution Note The Document Source setting is fixed as Scanner Glass and the Document Type setting is fixed as Reflective Reflective means originals which are not transparent for example ordinary papers or photos You cannot change these settings User s Guide Scanning 87 ...

Page 88: ...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 User s Guide Scanning 88 ...

Page 89: ...at appear when scanning printed papers such as a magazine Dust Removal You can remove dust on the scanned image Note The items may not be available depending on other settings you made Depending on the original the scanned image may not be adjusted correctly When multiple thumbnails are created you can adjust the image quality for each thumbnail Depending on the adjustment items you can adjust the...

Page 90: ... 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 Installing Epson iPrint You can install Epson iPrint on your smart device from the following URL or QR code http ipr to a Scann...

Page 91: ...ou have selected the printer you do not need to select it again from the next time D Displays the scanning screen E Displays the screen where you can make scan settings such as resolution F Displays scanned images G Starts scanning H Displays the screen where you can save scanned data to a smart device or Cloud services I Displays the screen where you can send scanned data by email J Displays the ...

Page 92: ...nable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Related Information Windows Printer Driver on page 118 Checking the Ink Levels Mac OS 1 Select System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax and then select the printer 2 Click Options Supplies Utility Open Printer Utility 3 Click EPSON Status Monitor Ink Cartridge Codes Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges Epson cannot ...

Page 93: ...rature and keep them away from direct sunlight 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 For best results store ink cartridge packages with their bottom down After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three ho...

Page 94: ...idge otherwise the cartridge may become unusable Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing Install all ink cartridges otherwise you cannot print Do not replace ink cartridges with the power off Do not move the print head by hand otherwise you may damage the printer Do not turn off the printer during ink charging If the ink charging is in...

Page 95: ...y reserve remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge The yields quoted for you do not include this reserve Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials this does not affect printer function or performance Specifications and appearance of the ink cartridge are subject to change without prior notice for improvement Do not disassemble or remodel the in...

Page 96: ...tton When replacing ink cartridges before they are expended Enter Setup from the home screen using the l or r button and then press the OK button Select Maintenance using the u or d button and then press the OK button Select Ink Cartridge Replacement using the u or d button and then press the OK button Next press the x button 2 When replacing the black ink cartridge gently shake the new black ink ...

Page 97: ...ellow tape cImportant Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing 4 Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed User s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 97 ...

Page 98: ...arging If the ink charging is incomplete you may not be able to print Related Information Ink Cartridge Codes on page 92 Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions on page 93 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink When color ink is expended and black ink still remains when printing from a computer you can use the following settings to continue printing for a short time using only black ink Type of paper plai...

Page 99: ...eplace 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 99 ...

Page 100: ...l printing Note If you cannot cancel printing from the computer cancel using the printer s control panel 2 Access the printer driver window 3 Clear Borderless on the Main tab 4 Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab User s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 100 ...

Page 101: ...he printer s control panel 3 Select System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax and then select the printer Click Options Supplies Options or Driver 4 Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting 5 Access the print dialog 6 Select Print Settings from the pop up menu 7 Select any paper size except for a borderless size as the Paper Size setting 8 Select pl...

Page 102: ...ded 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 To maintain the quality of the print head black ink is also consumed Options Description Yes Select to use a mixture of color inks to create black This window is displayed the next time you print a similar job No Select to...

Page 103: ...ing if necessary 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 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Control Panel 1 Load A4 size plain paper in the printer 2 Enter Setup from the home screen using the l or r button and then press the OK button 3 Select Main...

Page 104: ... Cleaning the Print Head Windows 1 Load A4 size plain paper in the printer 2 Access the printer driver window 3 Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab 4 Follow the on screen instructions Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed on page 39 Windows Printer Driver on page 118 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Mac OS 1 Load A4 size plain paper in the printer 2 Select System Prefe...

Page 105: ...on screen instructions to print the alignment pattern 6 Follow the on screen instructions to align the print head Find and select the number for the most solid pattern in each group using the u or d button and then press the OK button Note The test pattern may vary by model If print quality is not improved align the print head from a computer Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Fee...

Page 106: ...Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint 1 Make sure there is no dust or stains on the scanner glass and the document cover 2 Enter Setup from the home screen using the l or r button and then press the OK button 3 Select Maintenance using the u or d button and then press the OK button 4 Select Paper Guide Cleaning using the u or d b...

Page 107: ...d to remove material use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it Wipe off all remaining liquid Do not press the glass surface too hard Be careful not to scratch or damage the surface of the glass A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality Cleaning the Translucent Film When the printout is not improved after aligning the print head or cleaning the paper path the tra...

Page 108: ...nter by pressing the P 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 A Translucent film B Rail User s Guide Maintaining the Printer 108 ...

Page 109: ... fibers on the film Note To prevent the smear from spreading frequently replace the cotton swab with a new one 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the film is not smeared 7 Visually check that the film is not smeared Saving Power The printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if no operations are performed for a set period You can adjust the time before power management is applied Any increase ...

Page 110: ... automatically select the time period as the Power Off Timer setting and click Send 4 Click OK Related Information Windows Printer Driver on page 118 Saving Power Mac OS 1 Select System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax and then select the printer 2 Click Options Supplies Utility Open Printer Utility 3 Click Printer Settings 4 Select the time period before the pri...

Page 111: ...elow Setup Maintenance Print Head Nozzle Check Prints a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged Print Head Cleaning Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head Print Head Alignment Adjusts the print head to improve print quality Ink Cartridge Replacement Use this feature to replace the ink cartridges before the ink is expended Paper Guide Cleaning Cleans the roller inside the printer U...

Page 112: ... this feature you cannot print from an iPhone or iPad using AirPrint Quiet Mode Select On to reduce noise during printing however this may lower the print speed Depending on the paper type and print quality settings you selected there may be no difference in the printer s noise level Power Off Timer Select to turn the printer off if it is not used for a specified period of time You can adjust the ...

Page 113: ...turning off the wireless signal without deleting the network information To enable the connection set up the wireless Wi Fi network again Wi Fi Direct Setup Connects the printer to a wireless Wi Fi network without a wireless router Manual Network Setup Changes the network settings such as the device name or TCP IP Connection Check Checks the status of the network connection and prints the network ...

Page 114: ... suspend or resume the Google Cloud Print services Unregister Unregister the Google Cloud Print services Status Check whether or not the printer is registered and connected to the Google Cloud Print services For registration and usage guides see the following portal website https www epsonconnect com http www epsonconnect eu Europe only Menu Options for File Sharing Setup Select the menus on the c...

Page 115: ...rent firmware version of your printer Notification Checks for firmware updates periodically and notifies you if an update is available Related Information Updating Applications and Firmware on page 129 Menu Options for Restore Default Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below Setup Restore Default Settings Network Settings Resets the network settings to their defaults All E...

Page 116: ...website for details https www epsonconnect com http www epsonconnect eu Europe only Web Config Web Config is an application that runs in a web browser such as Internet Explorer and Safari on a computer or smart device You can confirm the printer status or change the network service and printer settings To use the Web Config connect the printer and the computer or device to the same network Note Th...

Page 117: ... follow the steps below to run Web Config 1 Access the devices and printers screen in Windows Windows 10 Right click the start button or press and hold it and then select Control Panel View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound 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 Con...

Page 118: ...ct Printing preferences Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Select Desktop Settings Control Panel View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound Right click on your printer or press and hold it and then select Printing preferences Windows 7 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 Cl...

Page 119: ...iver for Windows To view explanations of the setting items right click on each item and then click Help Main Tab You can make basic settings for printing such as paper type or paper size You can also make settings for printing both sides of the paper or printing multiple pages on one sheet User s Guide Network Service and Software Information 119 ...

Page 120: ...More Options Tab You can select additional layout and printing options such as changing the size of a printout or making color corrections User s Guide Network Service and Software Information 120 ...

Page 121: ...ded Settings on the Maintenance tab 3 Make the appropriate settings and then click OK See the online help for explanations of the setting items Related Information Windows Printer Driver on page 118 Mac OS Printer Driver The printer driver controls the printer according to the commands from an application Making settings on the printer driver provides the best printing results You can also check t...

Page 122: ...ptions Supplies Utility Open Printer Utility Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver Print dialog Switch the pop up menu on the center of the screen to show more items Pop up Menu Descriptions Layout You can select a layout for printing several pages on one sheet or select to print a border Color Matching You can adjust the colors Paper Handling You can reduce or enlarge the size of the print job to automa...

Page 123: ...ct System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax remove the printer and then add the printer again Access the following website and then enter the product name Go to Support and then see Tips http epson sn Epson Printer Utility You can run a maintenance feature such as nozzle check and print head cleaning and by starting EPSON Status Monitor you can check printer statu...

Page 124: ...stablish bidirectional communication Usually this should be set to On Select Off when acquiring the printer information is impossible because the printer is shared with Windows computers on a network or for any other reason Related Information Temporarily Printing with Black Ink Mac OS on page 101 Epson Scan 2 Scanner Driver Epson Scan 2 is an application for controlling scanning You can adjust th...

Page 125: ...e Event Manager Starting on Mac OS Select Go Applications Epson Software Event Manager Related Information Scanning to a Computer on page 80 Installing Applications on page 129 Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print is an application that allows you to easily print photos with various layouts You can preview the photo image and adjust the images or position You can also print photos with a ...

Page 126: ... Photo Scan is an application that allows you to scan photos and easily send the scanned image to a computer or cloud service You can also easily adjust the scanned image See the application s help for details Note To use this application the scanner driver Epson Scan 2 needs to be installed Starting on Windows Windows 10 Click the start button and then select All apps Epson Software Easy Photo Sc...

Page 127: ...y clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop and then selecting Software Update Starting on Mac OS Select Go Applications Epson Software EPSON Software Updater Related Information Installing Applications on page 129 Uninstalling Applications Note Log on to your computer as an administrator Enter the administrator password if the computer prompts you Uninstalling Applications Windows ...

Page 128: ... To uninstall the printer driver select System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax and then remove the printer from the enabled printers list 4 Quit all running applications 5 Select Go Applications Epson Software Uninstaller 6 Select the application you want to uninstall and then click Uninstall cImportant The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printe...

Page 129: ...em from the software disc that came with the printer Related Information Uninstalling Applications on page 127 Updating Applications and Firmware You may be able to clear certain problems and improve or add functions by updating the applications and the firmware Make sure you use the latest version of the applications and firmware 1 Make sure that the printer and the computer are connected and the...

Page 130: ... OK button The printer starts searching for available updates 5 If a message is displayed on the LCD screen informing you that a firmware update is available follow the on screen instructions to start the update cImportant Do not turn off or unplug the printer until the update is complete otherwise the printer may malfunction If the firmware update is not completed or is unsuccessful the printer d...

Page 131: ...n service provider to replace the ink pad It is not a user serviceable part The message will be displayed until the ink pad is replaced Press the x button to resume printing The printer s ink pad is at the end of its service life Please contact Epson Support Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the ink pad It is not a user serviceable part Communication error Connect co...

Page 132: ...age 116 Updating Applications and Firmware on page 129 Checking the Printer Status Windows 1 Access the printer driver window 2 Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab Note You can also check the printer status by double clicking the printer icon on the taskbar If the printer icon is not added to the taskbar click Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab and then select Register t...

Page 133: ...move the jammed paper Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer Caution Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit Otherwise you may be injured Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer If the printer starts operating it could cause an injury Be careful not to touch the protruding parts to avoid injury User s Gu...

Page 134: ...ner unit with the document cover closed 2 Remove the jammed paper cImportant Do not touch the white flat cable or translucent film inside the printer Doing so may cause a malfunction User s Guide Solving Problems 134 ...

Page 135: ...size and paper type settings match the actual paper size and paper type loaded in the printer Related Information Environmental Specifications on page 164 Paper Handling Precautions on page 37 Available Paper and Capacities on page 38 List of Paper Types on page 39 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 t...

Page 136: ...securely plugged in Hold down the P button for a little longer Power Does Not Turn Off Hold down the P 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 P button LCD Screen Gets Dark The printer is in sleep mode Press any button on the control panel to return t...

Page 137: ...mputer or smart device and then printer Move the printer and computer or smart device closer to the access point to help with radio wave communication and then try to make network settings again Print the network connection report See the related information link below for details If the report shows that the network connection failed check the network connection report and then follow the printed...

Page 138: ...n page 138 Installing Applications on page 129 Checking for Genuine Epson Printer Drivers You can check if a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer by using one of the following methods Windows Select Control Panel View devices and printers Printers Printers and Faxes and then do the following to open the print server properties window Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7...

Page 139: ...System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax and then select the printer Click Options Supplies and if the Options tab and Utility tab are displayed on the window a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer Related Information Installing Applications on page 129 User s Guide Solving Problems 139 ...

Page 140: ... devices and printers Printers Printers and Faxes see the following to select the icon Example USB connection EPSON XXXX Series Network connection EPSON XXXX Series network If you install the printer driver multiple times copies of printer driver may be created If copies such as EPSON XXXX Series copy 1 are created right click the copied driver icon and then click Remove Device Make sure the print...

Page 141: ...utions Related Information Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report on page 28 Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings are No Problems on page 141 Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings are No Problems If you cannot connect from the computer or smart device to the printer even though the network connection report does not show any problems see the ...

Page 142: ...r smart device to a 5 GHz SSID you cannot connect to the printer because the printer only supports communication over 2 4 GHz Connect the computer or smart device to the same SSID as the printer Most access points have a privacy separator feature that blocks communication between connected devices If you cannot communicate between the printer and the computer or smart device even if they are conne...

Page 143: ...cking the SSID Connected to the Printer Select Setup Network Settings Network Status SSIDs are displayed on each Wi Fi network and Wi Fi Direct network 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 User s Guide Solving Problems 143 ...

Page 144: ...ting on Web Config Related Information Connecting to a Smart Device on page 21 Web Config on page 116 Printing is Paused If you are printing a large data size image printing may be paused and the paper may be ejected Print the image at a lower resolution or a smaller size Printout Problems Printout is Scuffed or Color is Missing If you have not used the printer for a long time the print head nozzl...

Page 145: ...ed Information Checking and Cleaning the Print Head on page 103 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 from a computer When printing on plain paper print using a higher quality setting Related Information List of Paper Types on page 39 Aligning the Print Head Windows on ...

Page 146: ...ct the printer Click Options Supplies Options or Driver Select Off as the High Speed Printing setting Print Quality is Poor Check the following if the print quality is poor due to blurry prints banding missing colors faded colors and misalignment in the prints Checking the printer Perform a nozzle check and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged Align the print head...

Page 147: ...e Epson ink cartridges The use of non genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline Related Information Available Paper and Capacities on page 38 List of Paper Types on page 39 Paper Handling Precautions on page 37 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head on page 103 Aligning the Print Head on page 105 Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed When horizontal banding appears or the top or bottom of the ...

Page 148: ...ing the Print Color on page 69 Colors Differ from What You See on the Display Display devices such as computer screens have their own display properties If the display is unbalanced the image are not displayed with proper brightness and colors Adjust the properties of the device Light shining into the display has an effect on how the image is seen on the display Avoid direct sunlight and confirm t...

Page 149: ...When placing the originals on the scanner glass clean the scanner glass and the document cover If there is dust or stains on the glass the copy area may extend to include the dust or stains resulting in the wrong copying position or small images Select the appropriate paper size setting Adjust the margin setting in the application so that it falls within the printable area Related Information Load...

Page 150: ...ites 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 Clean the paper path Clean the scanner glass Do not press too hard on the original or the document cover when you are placing the originals on the scanner glass When the paper is smeared lower the copy density setting Re...

Page 151: ...ling Applications on page 127 Installing Applications on page 129 Other Printing Problems Printing Is Too Slow Close any unnecessary applications Lower the quality setting High quality printing slows down the printing speed Enable the bidirectional or high speed setting When this setting is enabled the print head prints while moving in both directions and the printing speed increases Windows Selec...

Page 152: ...ng in AirPrint Setup Select System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax remove the printer and then add the printer again Related Information Web Config on page 116 Cannot Start Scanning 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 If you scan at a high resolution over a ...

Page 153: ...heck if the printer is displayed Related Information Uninstalling Applications on page 127 Installing Applications on page 129 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 Epson Scan 2 Scanner Driver on page 124 Epson Event Manager on page 125 ...

Page 154: ...tab In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2 select the Advanced Settings tab and then Image Option Text Enhancement When scanning from the scanner glass place black paper or a desk pad over the original Related Information Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass on page 43 Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 on page 83 Menu Options for Scanning on page 83 Text is Blurred In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2 select th...

Page 155: ...m 0 79 in between the originals When scanning from the control panel and selecting the auto scan area cropping function remove any trash or dirt from the scanner glass and document cover If there is any trash or dirt around the original the scanning range expands to include it Related Information Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass on page 43 Cannot Preview in Thumbnail When placing multiple or...

Page 156: ...er In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2 select the Advanced Settings tab and then Image Option Text Enhancement Related Information Scanning Documents Document Mode on page 84 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 c...

Page 157: ...ay stop if there is not enough free space Try scanning at a lower resolution Scanning stops if the total data size reaches the limit Related Information Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 on page 83 Menu Options for Scanning on page 83 Other Problems Slight Electric Shock when Touching the Printer If many peripherals are connected to the computer you may feel a slight electric shock when touching the pri...

Page 158: ...e printer Check that the memory card is not write protected Check that the memory card has enough available memory If the available memory is low data cannot be saved Related Information Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 162 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 Is Displ...

Page 159: ...en the paper thickness is within this range the paper may not feed in the printer or the print quality may decline depending on the paper properties or quality Printable Area Printable Area for Single Sheets Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer s mechanism Printing with borders A 3 0 mm 0 12 in B 3 0 mm 0 12 in C 40 0 mm 1 57 in D 32 0 mm 1 26 in Borderless printing A 4...

Page 160: ...ent Size 216 297 mm 8 5 11 7 in A4 Letter Resolution 1200 dpi main scan 2400 dpi sub scan Color Depth Color 48 bits per pixel internal 16 bits per pixel per color internal 24 bits per pixel external 8 bits per pixel per color external Grayscale 16 bits per pixel internal 8 bits per pixel external Black and white 16 bits per pixel internal 1 bits per pixel external Light Source LED Interface Specif...

Page 161: ...on Connect Email Print Remote Print IPv4 AirPrint iOS Mac OS IPv4 IPv6 iOS 5 or later Mac OS X v10 7 or later Google Cloud Print IPv4 IPv6 Network Scanning Epson Scan 2 IPv4 IPv6 Event Manager IPv4 Epson Connect Scan to Cloud IPv4 AirPrint Scan IPv4 IPv6 OS X Mavericks or later ADF 2 sided scanning Fax Send a fax IPv4 Receive a fax IPv4 AirPrint Faxout IPv4 IPv6 Wi Fi Specifications Standards IEEE...

Page 162: ... Personal Security Protocol SSL TLS HTTPS Server Client IPPS Supported Third Party Services AirPrint Print iOS 5 or later Mac OS X v10 7 x or later Scan OS X Mavericks or later Google Cloud Print External Storage Device Specifications Supported Memory Card Specifications Compatible Memory Cards Maximum Capacities miniSD 2 GB miniSDHC 32 GB microSD 2 GB microSDHC 32 GB microSDXC 64 GB SD 2 GB SDHC ...

Page 163: ...age file In this situation if you select a multiple image layout blank sections will be printed Dimensions Dimensions Storage Width 390 mm 15 4 in Depth 300 mm 11 8 in Height 146 mm 5 7 in Printing Width 390 mm 15 4 in Depth 528 mm 20 8 in Height 279 mm 11 0 in Weight Approx 4 3 kg 9 5 lb Without the ink cartridges and the power cord Electrical Specifications Model 100 to 240 V Model 220 to 240 V ...

Page 164: ... 104 F Freezing Temperature 16 C 3 2 F Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 C 77 F You can store for one month at 40 C 104 F System Requirements Windows 10 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 1 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit Windows XP SP3 or later 32 bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later macOS High Sierra macOS Sie...

Page 165: ...ying of the following items is prohibited by law Bank bills coins government issued marketable securities government bond securities and municipal securities Unused postage stamps pre stamped postcards and other official postal items bearing valid postage Government issued revenue stamps and securities issued according to legal procedure Exercise caution when copying the following items Private ma...

Page 166: ...n unplug the power cord cImportant Unplug the power cord when the power light is off Otherwise the print head does not return to the home position causing the ink to dry and printing may become impossible 3 Disconnect all cables such as the power cord and USB cable 4 Make sure there is no memory card inserted 5 Remove all of the paper from the printer 6 Make sure there are no originals on the prin...

Page 167: ...emory card after removing write protection If an image is saved to the memory card from a computer the image and the number of photos are not refreshed on the LCD screen Remove and insert the memory card again When sharing an external device inserted in the printer between computers connected over USB and over a network write access is only allowed to the computers that are connected by the method...

Page 168: ...g a Memory Card on page 45 Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 162 Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help visit the Epson support website shown below Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website The latest drivers FAQs manuals or other downloadables are also available from the site http support epson net http www ep...

Page 169: ...epending 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 We recommend that you make your own backup data or take notes Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan European Warranty Document for inf...

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