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User's Guide

NPD5467-00 EN

Summary of Contents for XP-540 SERIES

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Page 2: ...urred 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 use of an...

Page 3: ...NTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS 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 PERFORMA...

Page 4: ...ng Advanced Network Setting 25 Checking the Network Connection Status 27 Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon 27 Checking the Network Status from the Control Panel 27 Printing a Network Connection Report 27 Printing a Network Status Sheet 31 Replacing or Adding New Access Points 32 Changing the Connection Method to a Computer 32 Disabling Wi Fi from the Control Panel 34 Disconnecting Wi ...

Page 5: ...90 Copying Photos 93 Menu Options for Copy Restore Photos 93 Copying on a CD DVD Label 94 Menu Options for Copy to CD DVD 96 Scanning Scanning Using the Control Panel 97 Scanning to a Memory Card 97 Scanning to the Cloud 97 Scanning to a Computer 98 Scanning to a Computer WSD 99 Menu Options for Scanning 101 Scanning from a Computer 101 Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 101 Scanning from Smart Devices 1...

Page 6: ...t Manager 148 Epson Easy Photo Print 149 Epson Print CD 149 E Web Print for Windows Only 150 Easy Photo Scan 150 ArcSoft Scan n Stitch Deluxe Windows only 150 EPSON Software Updater 151 Uninstalling Applications 152 Uninstalling Applications Windows 152 Uninstalling Applications Mac OS X 152 Installing Applications 153 Updating Applications and Firmware 154 Updating the Printer s Firmware using th...

Page 7: ... Cannot Start Scanning 178 Cannot Start Scanning when Using the Control Panel 179 Scanned Image Problems 179 Uneven Colors Dirt Spots and so on Appear when Scanning from the Scanner Glass 179 The Image Quality Is Rough 179 Offset Appears in the Background of Images 179 Text is Blurred 180 Moiré Patterns Web Like Shadows Appear 180 Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the Scanner Glass 180 Cannot Previe...

Page 8: ...btain the latest versions of the above manuals with the following methods Paper manual Visit the Epson Europe support website at http www epson 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 y...

Page 9: ...ws 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 operating system Microsoft Windows XP operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition opera...

Page 10: ...e printer 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ...es 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 188 Ad...

Page 13: ...D Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer Slide to the edges of the paper E CD DVD tray Place a CD DVD for label printing This should usually be stored on the bottom of the printer A Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath B Scanner unit Scans placed originals Open to replace ink cartridges or to remove jammed paper This un...

Page 14: ...lly If you select Yes on the screen displayed when the printer is turned off it is stored automatically If it is not stored push it in with your hand C Paper cassette Loads paper D Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer Slide to the edges of the paper A Document cover Blocks external light while scanning B Scanner glass Place the originals User s Guide Printer Basics 14 ...

Page 15: ...ord B Rear cover Remove when removing jammed paper C USB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer D 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 Control Panel You can change the angle of the control panel User s Guide Printer Basics 15 ...

Page 16: ...ys menus such as CD DVD label printing and copying F Returns to the previous screen G u d l r OK Use the u d l r buttons to select a menu and then press the OK button to open the selected menu H Starts an operation such as printing or copying Guide to the LCD Screen Menus and messages are displayed on the LCD screen Select a menu or setting by pressing the u d l r buttons Guide to the Home Screen ...

Page 17: ... Settings Printer Setup Quiet Mode Settings Enters Settings mode that allows you to perform maintenance and make various settings for the printer features and operations Maintenance Access the menus recommended to improve the quality of your printouts This is a shortcut to the following menu Settings Maintenance Help Displays help information on basic operations meaning of the icons displayed on t...

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: ...n page 22 Making Wi Fi Settings from the Control Panel on page 22 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 to use a standard a...

Page 20: ...duct name http epson sn Go to Setup and then click Download in the download and connect part Click or double click the downloaded file to run the installer Follow the on screen instructions 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 disc into the computer and then follow the on screen instructi...

Page 21: ... Windows Select the connection type and then click Next Mac OS X Select the connection type User s Guide Network Settings 21 ...

Page 22: ...puter smart phone tablet and so on Related Information Making Wi Fi Settings Manually on page 22 Making Wi Fi Settings by Push Button Setup on page 23 Making Wi Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup WPS on page 24 Making Wi Fi Direct Simple AP Connection Settings on page 25 Making Advanced Network Setting on page 25 Making Wi Fi Settings Manually You can manually set up the information necessary to connec...

Page 23: ...ntation provided with the access point or contact the person who set it up 7 Check the settings and then press the OK button 8 Select whether or not you print a network connection report after finishing the settings Note If you fail to connect load papers and then press the button to print a network connection report Related Information Checking the Network Connection Status on page 27 When You Ca...

Page 24: ... You can use this method to set up if an access point is capable of WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Use a computer to enter a PIN code into the access point 1 Select Settings on the home screen and then press the OK button 2 Select Network Settings and then press the OK button 3 Select Wi Fi Setup on the home screen and then press the OK button 4 Select PIN Code Setup WPS and then press the OK button 5 ...

Page 25: ...n the printer on or off we recommend using Wi Fi network by connecting the printer to an access point 1 Select Wi Fi Setup on the home screen and then press the OK button 2 Select Wi Fi Direct and then press the OK button 3 Press the OK button 4 Press the OK button to start the setup 5 Press the OK button 6 Check the SSID and password displayed on the printer s control panel On the network connect...

Page 26: ...ice s IP address to be changed Enter the IP address subnet mask default gateway primary DNS server and secondary DNS server according to your network environment Press the OK button and go to step 7 6 Select the method for setting the DNS server Auto Select when you want to acquire the IP address automatically Manual Select when you want to set a unique DNS server address to the device Enter the a...

Page 27: ...ect Simple AP connection 4 To check other information press the l or r button and then select the menus that you want to check Wi Fi Status Displays the network information Obtain IP Address Default Gateway DNS Server Setup Mode and so on for Wi Fi connections Wi Fi Direct Status Displays the network information Obtain IP Address the number of connected devices Default Gateway and so on for Wi Fi ...

Page 28: ...curred check the network connection report and then follow the printed solutions Related Information Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report on page 28 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 User s Guide Network Settin...

Page 29: ...d in the documentation provided with the smart device If the Wi Fi connection is suddenly disconnected check the following If any of these are applicable reset the network settings using the installer You can run it from the following website http epson sn Setup Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup The Wi Fi network was set up using any method other than push butto...

Page 30: ...nual on the network settings screen Set the subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 E 11 Check the following The default gateway address is correct when you set the printer s TCP IP Setup to Manual The device that is set as the default gateway is turned on Set the correct default gateway address You can check the default gateway address from the Network Status part on the network connection report E 12 Check...

Page 31: ...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 documentation for the wireless router After moving the printer closer to the access point and removing any obstacles between them turn the access point on If it still does not connect see the documentation supplied with the access ...

Page 32: ... method Setting up from the website Access the following website and then enter the product name http epson sn Go to Setup and then click Download in the download and connect part Click or double click the downloaded file to run the installer Follow the on screen instructions Setting up using the software disc only for the models that come with a software disc and users with computers with disc dr...

Page 33: ...Select Change or re set the connection method on the Select Software Installation screen and then click Next Mac OS X Select how you want to connect the printer to your computer User s Guide Network Settings 33 ...

Page 34: ...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 Select Settings on the home screen 2 Select Network Settings 3 Select Wi Fi Setup 4 Select Wi Fi Direct Setup 5 Select Disable Wi Fi Direct 6 Check the message and then select Yes Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel Y...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...in 20 1 Epson Photo Paper Glossy A3 1 A4 13 18 cm 5 7 in 10 15 cm 4 6 in 20 1 Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight A3 1 A4 20 1 Epson Double Sided Matte Paper A4 1 1 Auto Manual Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A3 1 A4 80 1 Epson Photo Stickers A6 1 1 Epson Iron On Cool Peel Transfer Paper 4 A4 1 1 1 The 2 sided printing feature is not available for the rear paper feed slot 2 Borderless printing is not ...

Page 37: ...ting from computer is available 4 For manual 2 sided printing you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed 5 Use the rear paper feed slot to load paper longer than A4 size Related Information Part Names and Functions on page 13 Technical Support Web Site on page 194 List of Paper Types To obtain optimum printing results select the paper type that suits the paper Media Name ...

Page 38: ...o Stickers Epson Photo Stickers Plain paper 1 plain papers plain papers Envelope Envelope Envelope 1 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 2 For smart devices these media types can be selected when printing u...

Page 39: ...en a message is displayed on the control panel telling you to load paper B Paper cassette You can load multiple sheets of paper We recommend loading A4 size plain paper as this is used frequently Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette Note When the output tray is ejected check that there is no paper on the tray and then close it by pushing it with your hand 1 Raise the control panel 2 Open the front ...

Page 40: ...he edge guides to their maximum position 5 Slide the front edge guide to the paper size you want to use 6 With the printable side facing down load paper against the front edge guide User s Guide Loading Paper 40 ...

Page 41: ...umber 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 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 User s Guide Loading Paper 41 ...

Page 42: ... or d button press the OK button and then go to the next step Note When the Paper Setting Alert feature is enabled a message is displayed if the registered paper size and paper type settings differ from the print settings The paper setting screen is not displayed if you have disabled Paper Configuration in the following menus Go to step 11 In this situation you cannot print from an iPhone or iPad ...

Page 43: ...tions on page 35 Available Paper and Capacities on page 36 Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings on page 63 Menu Options for Guide Functions on page 132 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot cImportant Do not load paper in the rear paper feed slot until the printer prompts you to do so Doing so will result in the blank paper being ejected 1 Do one of the following When printing from the co...

Page 44: ... is preparing and then you are instructed to load paper Follow the instructions below to load the paper 4 Open the rear paper feed slot 5 Slide out the paper support and tilt the support back until it is fixed in place 6 Slide out the edge guides User s Guide Loading Paper 44 ...

Page 45: ... side facing up and then insert it approximately 5 cm into the printer Envelopes Pre punched paper Note Load a single sheet of defined size plain paper with binding holes at the left or right Adjust the print position of your file to avoid printing over the holes User s Guide Loading Paper 45 ...

Page 46: ...the edge guides to the edges of the paper 9 Press the x button to start printing Related Information Paper Handling Precautions on page 35 Available Paper and Capacities on page 36 User s Guide Loading Paper 46 ...

Page 47: ...cover 2 Remove any dust or stains on the scanner glass 3 Place the original face down and slide it to the corner mark Note A range of 1 5 mm from the edges of the scanner glass is not scanned 4 Close the cover gently 5 Remove the originals after scanning Note If you leave the originals on the scanner glass for a long time they may stick to the surface of the glass User s Guide Placing Originals 47...

Page 48: ...canner glass and leave 5mm between photos You can place photos of different sizes at the same time When Placing Two Photos Maximum size 13 18 cm 5 7 in When Placing Three Photos Maximum size 13 18 cm 5 7 in Placing a CD DVD for Copying Labels Place a CD DVD in the center of the scanner glass If the CD DVD is not placed exactly in the center the positioning is automatically adjusted User s Guide Pl...

Page 49: ... in Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2 when you select Thumbnail from the list at the top of the preview window 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 User s Guide Placing Originals 49 ...

Page 50: ...slot Otherwise the card may get stuck Related Information Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 188 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 User s Guide Inserting a Memory Card 50 ...

Page 51: ...sure the light is not flashing and then remove the card cImportant If you 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 194 User s Guide Inserting a Memory Card 51 ...

Page 52: ...rint density is lowered to prevent ink from smearing on the CD DVD Adjust the print density as necessary Allow the printed CD DVDs at least 24 hours to dry avoiding direct sunlight Do not stack or insert the CD DVDs into your device until they are completely dry If the printed surface is sticky even after it has dried lower the print density Reprinting on the same CD DVD may not improve the print ...

Page 53: ... finished printing Note Remove the memory card when printing from an external storage device such as a hard disk or USB flash memory If you have 1000 or more photos on your memory card photos are automatically divided into groups containing a maximum of 999 photos and the Select Group screen is displayed Select a group containing the photos you want to print 3 Enter Print Photos from the home scre...

Page 54: ... the Rear Paper Feed Slot on page 43 List of Paper Types on page 37 Inserting a Memory Card on page 50 Menu Options for Printing from the Control Panel on page 62 Printing Photos from a Memory Card onto a CD DVD Label You can select photos stored on a memory card to print onto a CD DVD label cImportant Before printing on the CD DVD see the CD DVD handling precautions Do not insert the CD DVD tray ...

Page 55: ...om using the u or d button if you want to crop a part of the photo Use the u d l or r button to move the frame to the area you want to crop and then press the or button to change the size of the frame 6 Check the screen and then press the OK button 7 Set the outer diameter using the l or r button set the inner diameter using the u or d button and then press the OK button Note You can set 114 to 12...

Page 56: ... card with handwritten text or drawings This allows you to create original cards such as New Year s cards or birthday cards First select a photo and print a template on plain paper Write or draw on the template and then scan it with the printer You can then print the photo with your own personal notes and drawings 1 Insert a memory card into the printer cImportant Do not remove the memory card unt...

Page 57: ...gs on the control panel 13 Select Print Greeting Cards from Template using the u or d button and then press the OK button 14 Check the screen place the template on the scanner glass and then press the OK button Note Make sure that the text on the template is completely dry before placing it on the scanner glass If there are stains on the scanner glass the stains are also printed on the photo 15 Se...

Page 58: ... or r button and then 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...

Page 59: ...want to place the image on the greeting 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 envel...

Page 60: ...ber of copies using the or button and then press the x button Related Information Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot on page 43 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 ...

Page 61: ...rmation Menu Options for Printing from the Control Panel on page 62 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 creat...

Page 62: ... print settings press the d button Setting items are the same as in Print Photos mode Related Information Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Card on page 53 Menu Options for Printing from the Control Panel on page 62 Menu Options for Printing from the Control Panel Menu Options for Selecting Photos Browse Browse by Date Displays the photos on the memory card sorted by date Select a date to...

Page 63: ...some layouts Print Info On Photos Off Prints without any information 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 Landmark Prints the name of the place or landmark where the photo was taken for digital cameras th...

Page 64: ...s by automatically adjusting the contrast saturation and brightness of the original image data Select P I M to adjust the image by using your camera s PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print information Scene Detection Available when selecting PhotoEnhance as the Enhance setting Improves the image quality for photos of people landscapes and night scenes Fix Red Eye Fixes red eye in photos Corrections a...

Page 65: ...oading 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 Follow the printer s on screen instructions to load paper 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu 4 Select your printer 5 Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver win...

Page 66: ...per and Capacities on page 36 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette on page 39 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot on page 43 Guide to Windows Printer Driver on page 143 List of Paper Types on page 37 Printing Basics Mac OS X Note Explanations in the section use TextEdit as an example Operations and screens differ depending on the application See the application s help for details 1 Load paper...

Page 67: ...nt 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 print window select Page Setup from the File menu and then make settings When printing on envelopes select landscape orienta...

Page 68: ...wing settings Paper Source Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper 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 th...

Page 69: ...For Windows only Note This feature is not available for borderless printing If you do not use paper that is suitable for 2 sided printing the print quality may decline and paper jams may occur Depending on the paper and the data ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper Related Information Available Paper and Capacities on page 36 Printing on 2 Sides Windows Note Manual 2 sided printing...

Page 70: ...ecessary and then click OK 8 Click Print For manual 2 sided printing when the first side has finished printing a pop up window is displayed on the computer Follow the on screen instructions Related Information Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette on page 39 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot on page 43 Printing Basics Windows on page 65 Printing on 2 Sides Mac OS X 1 Load paper in the printe...

Page 71: ... 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 Information Loadin...

Page 72: ...he Paper Cassette on page 39 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot on page 43 Printing Basics Mac OS X on page 66 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 w...

Page 73: ...dows on page 65 Printing to Fit the Paper Size Mac OS X 1 Load paper in the printer 2 Open the file you want to print 3 Access the print dialog 4 Select the size of the paper you set in the application as the Paper Size setting 5 Select Paper Handling from the pop up menu 6 Select Scale to fit paper size 7 Select the paper size you loaded in the printer as the Destination Paper Size setting 8 Set ...

Page 74: ...dow 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 File menu to select the file...

Page 75: ...cess 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 Paper in the Paper Casset...

Page 76: ... 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 76 ...

Page 77: ...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 77 ...

Page 78: ...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 78 ...

Page 79: ...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 79 ...

Page 80: ...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 80 ...

Page 81: ...rinting features available on the printer driver Related Information Windows Printer Driver on page 142 Mac OS X Printer Driver on page 145 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 81 ...

Page 82: ...om 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 colors by automatically adjusting the contrast saturation and brightness of the original ...

Page 83: ...ures 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 By printing on genuine Epson photo paper the ink quality is maximized and the printouts are vivi...

Page 84: ...CD DVD or CD DVD Premium Surface 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 Related Information Epson Print CD on page 149 Installing Applications on page 153 Printing from Smart Devices Using Epson iPrint Epson iPrint is an application that allows y...

Page 85: ...ter you do not need to select it again from the next time D Select what you want to print such as photos documents and web pages 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 ...

Page 86: ... below to enable the messages if necessary 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 Note For details see the AirPrint page on the Apple website Related Information Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette on page 39...

Page 87: ... not be able to print photos with DPOF settings on a CD DVD You can print photos with DPOF settings directly from a camera Printing from a Digital Camera Connected by USB Cable You can print photos directly from a digital camera connected by USB cable 1 Remove a memory card from the printer 2 Load paper in the printer 3 Enter Settings from the home screen using the l or r button and then press the...

Page 88: ...ss the OK button and then change the settings if necessary Select the setting items using the u or d button and change settings using the l or r button 5 Connect the digital camera to the same network as the printer 6 Display the list of available printers on the digital camera and then select the printer you want to connect to Note To check the printer s name select Settings Network Settings Netw...

Page 89: ...rinting from the computer In this case cancel the print job by using the printer s control panel Canceling Printing Printer Button Press the y button to cancel the print job in progress Canceling Printing Windows 1 Access the printer driver window 2 Select the Maintenance tab 3 Click Print Queue 4 Right click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel Related Information Windows Printer ...

Page 90: ...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 then specify a percentage using the or button You can change the percentage in increments of 5 by pressing and holding down the or button 7 Press the x button When printing from the rear paper feed slot press the x button and then load paper ...

Page 91: ...heet of paper Layout With Border Copies with margins around the edges Borderless Copies without margins around the edges The image is enlarged a little to remove margins from the edges of the paper A4 2 up Copy Copies two A4 single sided originals onto a single sheet of A4 size paper in 2 up layout A4 Book 2 up Copies two A4 facing pages of a book and so on onto a single sheet of A4 size paper in ...

Page 92: ...r Source Select the paper source that you want to use Document Type Select the type of your original Quality Select the print quality Draft provides faster printing but the printouts may be faint Best provides higher quality printing but the printing speed may be slower For users in Western Europe the draft mode is not available Document Orientation Select the orientation of your original Binding ...

Page 93: ...tions on how to place originals and then place the photos on the scanner glass 6 Press the x button The photos are scanned and displayed on the screen 7 Select Paper and Copy Settings using the d button and then press the OK button Check the settings such as the paper size and the paper type and change the settings if necessary Select the setting items using the u or d button and change the settin...

Page 94: ...derless The image is enlarged a little to remove margins from the edges of the paper To copy with margins around the edges select With Border Expansion With borderless copying the image is enlarged a little to remove borders from the edges of the paper Select how much to enlarge the image Photo Adjustments Selecting PhotoEnhance produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjust...

Page 95: ...ng on a CD DVD label 5 A message is displayed on the screen telling you that the printer is getting ready You are then instructed to load a CD DVD Press the d button to check the instructions and load a CD DVD cImportant Press the center of the CD DVD to securely set it on the CD DVD tray Otherwise the CD DVD may fall off the tray 6 Press the OK button check the final screen for printing preparati...

Page 96: ...Paper Select whether to print on a CD DVD or make a test print on A4 size plain paper When you select Test Print on A4 Paper you can check the print result before printing on a CD DVD Color Copies the original in color B W Copies the original in black and white monochrome Density Increase the level of density by pressing the r button when the copying results are faint Decrease the level of density...

Page 97: ...ly the same as the original Related Information Inserting a Memory Card on page 50 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass on page 47 Menu Options for Scanning on page 101 Scanning to the Cloud You can send scanned images to could services using the Scan to Cloud feature Before using this feature make settings using Epson Connect See the following Epson Connect portal website for details https www ...

Page 98: ...nned 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 want to save the scanned images Note You can change the scan settings such as the scanning size folder to save or save format by using Epson Event Manager When the print...

Page 99: ...e 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 47 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 Windows 8 the WSD port is set up automatically The following is necessary to set up a WSD por...

Page 100: ...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 100 ...

Page 101: ...white space around the text or image when scanning select Auto Cropping To scan at the maximum area of the scanner glass select Max Area 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 Contrast Select the contrast of the scanned image Increase the level of contra...

Page 102: ...ments 1 Place the originals 2 Start Epson Scan 2 3 Select Document Mode from the Mode list 4 Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab Document Size Select the size of the original you placed Image Type Select the color for saving the scanned image Resolution Select the resolution Note The Document Source setting is fixed as Scanner Glass You cannot change this setting User s Guide Scan...

Page 103: ...as a magazine Text Enhancement You can make blurred letters in the original clear and sharp Auto Area Segmentation You can make letters clear and images smooth when performing black and white scanning for a document that contains images Note The items may not be available depending on other settings you made 6 Set the file saving settings Image Format Select the save format from the list You can m...

Page 104: ...to 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 By placing multiple originals on the scanner glass you can scan them all at the same time Make sure there is a gap of at least 20 mm between the originals 2 Start Epson Scan 2 3 Select Photo Mode from the Mode list 4 Make the ...

Page 105: ...setting is fixed as Reflective Reflective means originals which are not transparent for example ordinary papers or photos You cannot change these settings 5 Click Preview The preview window opens and the previewed images are displayed as thumbnails Note To preview the entire scanned area select Normal from the list at the top of the preview widow User s Guide Scanning 105 ...

Page 106: ... can correct images that have faded to return them to their original colors Backlight Correction You can lighten scanned images that are dark due to backlight Descreening You can remove moiré patterns web like shadows that 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 ...

Page 107: ...e from the list You can select another folder or create a new folder by selecting Select from the list 8 Click Scan Related Information Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass on page 47 Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the Same Time on page 49 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 t...

Page 108: ...o change without notice A Home screen displayed when the application is started B Displays information on how to setup the printer and a FAQ C Displays the screen where you can select the printer and make printer settings Once you have selected the printer you do not need to select it again from the next time D Displays the scanning screen E Displays the screen where you can make scan settings suc...

Page 109: ...creen 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 screen where you can print scanned data User s Guide Scanning 109 ...

Page 110: ...nable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Related Information Windows Printer Driver on page 142 Checking the Ink Levels Mac OS X 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 canno...

Page 111: ...ing Precautions Read the following instructions before replacing ink cartridges Handling precautions Store ink cartridges at normal room temperature 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 t...

Page 112: ...dge s ink supply port to prevent ink from drying out or to prevent surrounding areas from getting smeared by ink This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with a green chip that monitors information such as the amount of remaining ink for each cartridge This means that even if the cartridge is removed from the printer before it is expended you can still use the cartridge after reinserting it back ...

Page 113: ...ter will be fully charged with ink This one off process consumes a quantity of ink and therefore these cartridges may print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Caution Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit Otherwise you may be injured Note You can continue printing even after the printer indicates that the ink is...

Page 114: ...rtridges and the photo black cartridge from their package without shaking cImportant Do not shake cartridges after opening the package as they may leak 4 Press the OK button 5 Check the message and then press the x button 6 Make sure the cap is facing up and then remove it cImportant Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing User s Guide...

Page 115: ...e holder and then remove the cartridge diagonally cImportant 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 User s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 115 ...

Page 116: ...g smeared by ink After installing the ink cartridge the power light continues to flash during maintenance Do not turn off the printer while the light is flashing otherwise you may not be able to print Do not insert the CD DVD tray until ink charging is complete Related Information Ink Cartridge Codes on page 110 Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions on page 111 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink Whe...

Page 117: ...vailable for approximately five days replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible Note If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled access the printer driver click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 The available period varies depending on the usage conditions User s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 117 ...

Page 118: ...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 118 ...

Page 119: ...ng the 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 Selec...

Page 120: ...ngs 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 Menu Descriptions Yes Select to use a mixture of color inks and photo black ink to create black This window is displayed the next time you print a similar job No ...

Page 121: ...zle check again and repeat the head cleaning 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 paper cassette 2 Enter Maintenance from the home screen using the l ...

Page 122: ...3 Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab 4 Follow the on screen instructions Related Information Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette on page 39 Windows Printer Driver on page 142 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Mac OS X 1 Load A4 size plain paper in the paper cassette 2 Select System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax and then select the printer 3 Click Opt...

Page 123: ...nes appear misaligned Horizontal Alignment Select this if you see horizontal banding at regular intervals 5 Follow the on screen instructions to print a pattern for alignment and align the print head Vertical Alignment 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 Horizontal Alignment Find and select the number for the leas...

Page 124: ...or stains on the scanner glass and the document cover 2 Load A4 size plain paper in the paper cassette 3 Start copying without placing an original on the scanner glass Note Repeat this procedure until the paper is not smeared with ink If you are using the rear paper feed slot load A4 size or A3 size plain paper after starting to copy Related Information Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette on page ...

Page 125: ...button at the top Caution Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when standing the printer Otherwise you may be injured 5 Dampen a cloth with water wring it out thoroughly and then wipe the roller while rotating it with the cloth User s Guide Maintaining the Printer 125 ...

Page 126: ...loth 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 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 will af...

Page 127: ...sconnected using the u or d button and then press the OK button Select Sleep Timer or Power Off Timer using the u or d button and then press the OK button Note Your product may have the Power Off Settings or Power Off Timer feature depending on the location of purchase 4 Select the setting using the u or d button and then press the OK button User s Guide Maintaining the Printer 127 ...

Page 128: ...a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged Head Cleaning Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head Print Head Alignment Adjusts the print head to improve print quality Run Vertical Alignment if your printouts look blurry or text and lines are misaligned Run Horizontal Alignment if your printouts contain horizontal banding at regular intervals Ink Cartridge s Replacement Use this featu...

Page 129: ...e in the printer s noise level Screen Saver By selecting Memory Card Data photos are displayed sequentially when no operations are performed for about three minutes Power Off Settings Your product may have this feature or the Power Off Timer feature depending on the location of purchase Power Off If Inactive Automatically turns the printer off if no operations are performed for a set time period Y...

Page 130: ...d on the printer s screen to connect the printer to a wireless Wi Fi network Wi Fi Auto Connect Connects the printer to a wireless Wi Fi network using a computer that is connected to the access point Insert the software disc supplied with the printer into the computer and then follow the on screen instructions When you are prompted to operate the printer run this menu Disable Wi Fi Disables the co...

Page 131: ...nconnect com http www epsonconnect eu Europe only Suspend Resume Select whether to suspend or resume Epson Connect services Email Address Check the printer s email address that is registered to the Epson Connect services Status Check whether or not the printer is registered and connected to the Epson Connect services Related Information Epson Connect Service on page 140 Menu Options for Google Clo...

Page 132: ...External Device Setup Change the print settings to print directly from an external device such as a digital camera See related information for an explanation on each setting item Related Information Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings on page 63 Menu Options for Photo Adjustment and Zoom on page 64 Menu Options for Guide Functions Select the menus on the control panel as described below Sett...

Page 133: ...on Checks for firmware updates periodically and notifies you if an update is available Related Information Updating the Printer s Firmware using the Control Panel on page 154 Menu Options for Restore Default Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below Settings Restore Default Settings Network Settings Resets the network settings to their defaults All Except Network Settings R...

Page 134: ...a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged Head Cleaning Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head Print Head Alignment Adjusts the print head to improve print quality Run Vertical Alignment if your printouts look blurry or text and lines are misaligned Run Horizontal Alignment if your printouts contain horizontal banding at regular intervals Ink Cartridge s Replacement Use this featu...

Page 135: ...lity settings you selected there may be no difference in the printer s noise level Screen Saver By selecting Memory Card Data photos are displayed sequentially when no operations are performed for about three minutes Power Off Settings Your product may have this feature or the Power Off Timer feature depending on the location of purchase Power Off If Inactive Automatically turns the printer off if...

Page 136: ... s screen to connect the printer to a wireless Wi Fi network Wi Fi Auto Connect Connects the printer to a wireless Wi Fi network using a computer that is connected to the access point Insert the software disc supplied with the printer into the computer and then follow the on screen instructions When you are prompted to operate the printer run this menu Disable Wi Fi Disables the connection by turn...

Page 137: ...nconnect com http www epsonconnect eu Europe only Suspend Resume Select whether to suspend or resume Epson Connect services Email Address Check the printer s email address that is registered to the Epson Connect services Status Check whether or not the printer is registered and connected to the Epson Connect services Related Information Epson Connect Service on page 140 Menu Options for Google Clo...

Page 138: ...External Device Setup Change the print settings to print directly from an external device such as a digital camera See related information for an explanation on each setting item Related Information Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings on page 63 Menu Options for Photo Adjustment and Zoom on page 64 Menu Options for Guide Functions Select the menus on the control panel as described below Sett...

Page 139: ...on Checks for firmware updates periodically and notifies you if an update is available Related Information Updating the Printer s Firmware using the Control Panel on page 154 Menu Options for Restore Default Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below Settings Restore Default Settings Network Settings Resets the network settings to their defaults All Except Network Settings R...

Page 140: ...e 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 The foll...

Page 141: ...low 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 Control...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...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 143 ...

Page 144: ...e Tab You can run maintenance features such as nozzle check and print head cleaning and by starting EPSON Status Monitor 3 you can check printer status and error information Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3 User s Guide Network Service and Software Information 144 ...

Page 145: ... keep it in top operating condition using the printer driver utility Accessing the printer driver from applications Click Page Setup or Print on the File menu of your application If necessary click Show Details or d to expand the print window 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 S...

Page 146: ...Paper Handling You can reduce or enlarge the size of the print job to automatically fit the paper size you loaded Color Matching You can adjust the colors Color Options When you select EPSON Color Controls from the Color Matching menu you can select a color correction method Note On Mac OS X v10 8 x or later if Print Settings menu is not displayed Epson printer driver has not been installed correc...

Page 147: ...ick paper However this may reduce print speed Skip Blank Page Avoids printing blank pages Quiet Mode Reduces the noise the printer makes however may reduce print speed Permit temporary black printing Prints only with black ink temporarily High Speed Printing Prints when the print head moves in both directions The print speed is faster but the quality may decline Warning Notifications Allows the pr...

Page 148: ...o Applications Epson Software Epson Scan 2 Related Information Installing Applications on page 153 Epson Event Manager Epson Event Manager is an application that allows you to manage scanning from the control panel and save images to a computer You can add your own settings as presets such as the document type the save folder location and the image format See the application s help for details Sta...

Page 149: ...Epson Easy Photo Print Starting on Mac OS X Select Go Applications Epson Software Epson Easy Photo Print Related Information Installing Applications on page 153 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 Note To use this applic...

Page 150: ...d 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 Scan 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 butto...

Page 151: ... 153 EPSON Software Updater EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated software on the internet and installs it You can also update the printer s firmware and manual Starting on Windows Windows 10 Click the start button and then select All apps Epson Software EPSON Software Updater Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm and then select the...

Page 152: ...ndows 10 Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Select Uninstall a program in Programs Windows XP Click Add or Remove Programs 5 Select the application you want to uninstall 6 Uninstall the applications Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Click Uninstall Change or Uninstall Windows XP Click Change Remove or Remove Note If the User Account Control window is displayed cli...

Page 153: ...ated Information EPSON Software Updater on page 151 Installing Applications Connect your computer to the network and install the latest version of applications from the website Note Log on to your computer as an administrator Enter the administrator password if the computer prompts you When reinstalling an application you need to uninstall it first 1 Quit all running applications 2 When installing...

Page 154: ...tion EPSON Software Updater on page 151 Updating the Printer s Firmware using the Control Panel If the printer is connected to the Internet you can update the printer s firmware using the control panel By updating the firmware the printer s performance may improve or new functions may be added You can also set the printer to regularly check for firmware updates and notify you if any are available ...

Page 155: ...ery Mode is displayed on the LCD screen the next time the printer is turned on In this situation you need to update the firmware again using a computer Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable 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 firmw...

Page 156: ...abled you cannot use AirPrint In addition messages notifying you that the paper size and type do not match are not displayed Keep this setting enabled unless you always use the same size and type of paper and do not need to change the paper settings The printer s ink pad is nearing the end of its service life Please contact Epson Support Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to rep...

Page 157: ...d by an authorised Epson Service provider The Epson warranty does not cover the cost of this replacement Related Information Contacting Epson Support on page 195 Supported Memory Card Specifications on page 188 Supported External Storage Device Specifications on page 189 Installing Applications on page 153 Web Config on page 140 Updating Applications and Firmware on page 154 Checking the Printer S...

Page 158: ...eces Next clear the error cImportant Remove the jammed paper carefully Removing the paper vigorously may cause damage to the printer Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper Cassette 1 Close the output tray 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 User s Guide Solving Problems 158 ...

Page 159: ...ng 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 1 Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed 2 Remove the jammed paper User s Guide Solving Problems 159 ...

Page 160: ...uch the white flat cable or translucent part inside the printer Doing so may cause a malfunction 3 Close the scanner unit Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Cover 1 Remove the rear cover User s Guide Solving Problems 160 ...

Page 161: ...2 Remove the jammed paper 3 Remove jammed paper from the rear cover 4 Open the cover of the rear cover 5 Remove the jammed paper User s Guide Solving Problems 161 ...

Page 162: ... the paper size and paper type settings match the actual paper size and paper type loaded in the printer Clean the roller inside the printer Related Information Environmental Specifications on page 190 Paper Handling Precautions on page 35 Available Paper and Capacities on page 36 List of Paper Types on page 37 Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding Problems on page 124 Paper Jams Load paper in...

Page 163: ...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 Make sure the disc is properly set on the tray and reinsert the tray correctly Do not insert the CD DVD tray until you are instructed to do so Otherwise an error occurs and the tray is ejected Related Information Printing Photos from a Memory Card onto a CD DVD...

Page 164: ...ve the Power Off Settings or Power Off Timer feature depending on the location of purchase Related Information Menu Options for Printer Setup on page 128 LCD Screen Gets Dark The printer is in sleep mode Press any button on the control panel to return the LCD screen to its former state Cannot Print from a Computer Install the printer driver Connect the USB cable securely to the printer and the com...

Page 165: ...or Resume Printer Related Information Connecting to a Computer on page 20 Installing Applications on page 153 Canceling Printing on page 89 When You Cannot Make Network Settings Turn off the devices you want to connect to the network Wait for about 10 seconds and then turn on the devices in the following order access point computer or smart device and then printer Move the printer and computer or ...

Page 166: ... has multiple SSIDs and devices are connected to different SSIDs on the same access point Connect the computer or smart device to the same SSID as the printer An access point 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 be able to connect to the printer because the printer only supports...

Page 167: ...anual provided with the access point for details Related Information Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer on page 167 Checking the SSID for the Computer on page 167 Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer Select Settings Network Settings Network Status SSIDs are displayed on each Wi Fi network and Wi Fi Direct network Checking the SSID for the Computer Windows Select Control Panel Network...

Page 168: ...ssary Make sure the printer is not offline or pending If the printer is offline or pending clear the offline or pending setting from the Printer menu Make sure the printer is selected as the default printer from the Printer menu there should be a check mark on the menu item If the printer is not selected as the default printer set it as the default printer Check if the selected port is correct in ...

Page 169: ...er on page 32 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 Setup Paper Source Setting Paper Configuration Enable the AirPrint setting on Web Config Related Information Connecting to a Smart Device on page 22 Web Config on page 140 Printout Problems Printout is Scuffed or Col...

Page 170: ... on page 121 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 on page 37 Aligning the Print Head Control Panel on page 123 Blurry Prints...

Page 171: ...nd misalignment in the prints Use paper supported by this printer Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer Do not print on paper that is damp damaged or too old If the paper is curled or the envelope is puffed up flatten it Perform a nozzle check and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged Align the print head Print using ...

Page 172: ...uffed enable the reduce scuffing setting If you enable this setting print quality may decline or printing may slow down Control panel Select Settings Printer Setup from the home screen and then enable Thick Paper Windows Click Extended Settings on the printer driver s Maintenance tab and then select Thick Paper and Envelopes Mac OS X Select System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Pri...

Page 173: ...er option If changing the setting does not work select any other option other than PhotoEnhance as the Enhance setting Windows printer driver On the More Options tab select Custom in Color Correction and then click Advanced Change the Scene Correction setting from Auto Correct to any other option If changing the setting does not work use any color correction method other than PhotoEnhance in Color...

Page 174: ...dows Click Settings next to the Borderless checkbox on the printer driver s Main tab and then change the settings Mac OS X Change the Expansion setting from the print dialog s Print Settings menu Related Information Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings on page 63 Menu Options for Copy Mode on page 90 The Position Size or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect Load paper in the correct directio...

Page 175: ...n the control panel Related Information Menu Options for Printer Setup on page 134 Printing Position on a CD DVD is Incorrect Adjust the printing position in the Printer Setup CD DVD menu on the control panel Related Information Menu Options for Printer Setup on page 134 Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled Connect the USB cable securely to the printer and the computer Cancel any paused pri...

Page 176: ...the Paper Path for Ink Smears on page 124 Cleaning the Scanner Glass on page 126 Menu Options for Copy Mode on page 90 Moiré Cross Hatch Patterns Appear in the Copied Image Change the reduce and enlarge setting or place the original at a slightly different angle Related Information Menu Options for Copy Mode on page 90 An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Copied Image For a ...

Page 177: ...etting Disable Quiet Mode Control panel From the home screen select Quiet Mode and then disable it Windows Disable the Quiet Mode setting on the printer driver s Main tab Mac OS X Select System Preferences from the menu Printers Scanners or Print Scan Print Fax and then select the printer Click Options Supplies Options or Driver Select Off as the Quiet Mode setting Related Information Menu Options...

Page 178: ...ayed uninstall and then re install Epson Scan 2 See the following to access Scanner and Camera Windows 10 Right click the start button or press and hold it select Control Panel enter Scanner and Camera in the search charm click View scanners and cameras and then check if the printer is displayed Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Select Desktop Settings Control Panel enter Scanner and Camera in the search char...

Page 179: ...rding to the original you want to scan Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode and the settings for photos in Photo Mode In Epson Scan 2 adjust the image using items on the Advanced Settings tab and then scan If the resolution is low try increasing the resolution and then scanning Related Information Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 on page 101 Offset Appears in the Background of Images ...

Page 180: ...ows Appear If the original is a printed document moiré patterns web like shadows may appear in the scanned image On the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 set Descreening Change the resolution and then scan again Related Information Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 on page 101 Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the Scanner Glass Make sure the original is placed correctly against the alignment marks If ...

Page 181: ...f originals Originals that have been copied a number of times Originals received by fax at low resolutions Originals on which the letter spacing or line spacing is too small Originals with ruled lines or underlining over the text Originals with hand written text 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...

Page 182: ... is high scanning may take some time The scanning speed may be reduced depending on the image adjustment features in Epson Scan 2 On the Configuration screen which is displayed by clicking the button in Epson Scan 2 if you set Quiet Mode on the Scan tab the scanning speed may be reduced Related Information Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 on page 101 Menu Options for Scanning on page 101 Scanning Stops...

Page 183: ...s 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 Cannot Save Data to a Memory Device Use a memory device that is supported by the printer Check that the memory device is not write protected Check that the memory device has enough available memory If the available memory is low data cannot be saved...

Page 184: ...pe 10 DL C6 75 to 90 g m2 20 to 24 lb 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 41 0 mm 1 61 in D 37 0 mm 1 46 in Borderless printing A 44 0 mm 1 73 in B 40 0 mm 1 57 in Printable Area for Envelopes Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the pri...

Page 185: ...ectric Device CIS Maximum Document 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 Li...

Page 186: ...et and Wi Fi Direct Simple AP Wi Fi Infrastructure and Wi Fi Direct Simple AP Panel Operation Wi Fi Setup Wi Fi Setup Wizard Push Button Setup WPS PIN Code Setup Wi Fi Auto Connect Epson iPrint Connection Wi Fi Direct Setup General Network Setup Network Connection Check Network Status Network Status Sheet Printing Disable Wi Fi Restore the Factory Default Settings File Sharing Setup User s Guide A...

Page 187: ...t IPv4 IPv6 Network Scanning Epson Scan 2 IPv4 IPv6 Event Manager IPv4 Epson Connect Scan to Cloud IPv4 AirPrint Scan IPv4 IPv6 Mac OS X v10 9 or later ADF AutoReversing Fax Send a fax IPv4 Receive a fax IPv4 AirPrint Faxout IPv4 IPv6 Mac OS X v10 8 or later Wi Fi Specifications Standards IEEE802 11b g n 1 Frequency Range 2 4 GHz Maximum Radio Frequency Power Transmitted 17 dBm EIRP Coordination M...

Page 188: ...ge 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 32 GB SDXC 64 GB Attach an adapter to fit the memory card slot Otherwise the card may get stuck Supported memory card voltages 3 3 V type dual voltage 3 3 V and 5V type supply voltage 3 3 V 5 V memory cards are...

Page 189: ...river A device with security settings password encryption and so on A device with a built in USB hub Epson cannot guarantee operations for all externally connected devices Supported Data Specifications File Format JPEG with the Exif Version 2 3 standard taken by digital cameras DCF 1 version 1 0 or 2 0 2 compliant Image Size Horizontal 80 to 10200 pixels Vertical 80 to 10200 pixels File Size Less ...

Page 190: ... 50 to 60 Hz Rated Current 0 35 A Power Consumption with USB Connection Standalone copying Approx 15 0 W ISO IEC24712 Ready mode Approx 6 0 W Sleep mode Approx 1 0 W Power off Approx 0 4 W Note Check the label on the printer for its voltage Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph Temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Humidity 20 to 80 RH wit...

Page 191: ...X is not supported Regulatory Information Standards and Approvals Standards and Approvals for European Model For European users Hereby Seiko Epson Corporation declares that the following radio equipment model is in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following website http www epson eu conformity C493D For use only in Ireland U...

Page 192: ...able notes checks etc monthly passes concession tickets etc Passports driver s licenses warrants of fitness road passes food stamps tickets etc Note Copying these items may also be prohibited by law Responsible use of copyrighted materials Printers can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney be responsible and respectful by obt...

Page 193: ...re no originals on the printer 7 Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape 8 Close the scanner unit 9 Prepare to pack the printer as shown below 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...

Page 194: ...t the software disc or Web Installer map a memory card slot or USB port as a network drive Open Run and enter a printer name XXXXX or a printer s IP address XXX XXX XXX XXX to Open Right click a device icon displayed to assign the network The network drive appears in Computer or My Computer Mac OS X Select a corresponding device icon The data on the external storage device is displayed Note To rem...

Page 195: ... Note 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 We recommend that you make your own backup data or take notes Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan European Warranty Document ...

Page 196: ...rld Wide Web pages Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf The site provides a download area for drivers Epson contact points new product information and technical support e mail Epson Helpdesk Phone 0800 237 766 Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing configuring and operating your...

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