XP-520 User's Guide
Contents XP-520 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................. 13 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... Control Panel Buttons and Lights .....................
Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... Accessing the Web Config Utility .......................................................................................
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows...........................................................................................
Selecting Epson Scan Settings ........................................................................................................ Scan Modes................................................................................................................................. Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. Scanning in Full Auto Mode..............................................................................
Epson JPEG File Settings....................................................................................................... Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings ................................................................................ Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan ..........................................................................................
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ........................................
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette ................................................................................ Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 240 Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 240 Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 240 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .....................................................
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 259 Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 259 FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 259 Software Notice...............................................................................................
XP-520 User's Guide Welcome to the XP-520 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
2 The 3 The LCD screen 4 The arrow buttons and the OK button; navigate menus 5 The cancel button; stops copying, printing, or scanning, or resets settings 6 The start button home button Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Using the LCD Screen 1 Displays the network status 2 You can scroll left and right or change settings when these arrows are displayed 3 Displays available button options 4 Screen name 5 You can scroll up and down or change settings when these arrows are displayed
Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Raise or lower it to the desired angle as shown. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Language and press the OK button. 5.
4. Select Quiet Mode and press the OK button. 5. Select On and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 18
Product Parts - Inside 1 Print head/ink cartridge holder 2 Scanner unit 3 Memory card slot 4 Output tray Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19
Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 Rear cover 3 Vents 4 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20
The Power Off and Sleep Timers The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
You see this screen: 5. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use. Then press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen: 4. Select Sleep Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep. Then press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see this screen: 5. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting. 6. Click Send. 7. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 8. Click Send. 9.
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select Printer Settings. You see this screen: 3.
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, and Epson Remote Print.
3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Using Epson Remote Print With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world. 1.
1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below. 2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 3. Print from your device to your product. Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.
A separate browser window opens. 9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions. 10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access.
3. Click Add Device. 4. Click the Register button that appears next to your product. 5. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation message. 6. Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access.
Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.
3 Computer with a wireless interface 4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
• Press the cancel button to select a different wireless network. Then, press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you do not see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and press the OK button. Enter your network name as described in the next step. 5. If you see the following screen, enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related topics Changing or Updating Network Connections Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point.
Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network. Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.
6. Enter your new Wi-Fi Direct password. Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long. • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow button to move to the next character. • To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the OK button. • To delete characters, press the left arrow. • When you finish entering characters, press the OK button. 7. Press the OK button.
8. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 9. Press the OK button to exit. You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device. Note: If the AP or Direct connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode is not enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button. 5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Your product should now display a WiFi symbol on the LCD screen. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network. 1.
3. Select Network Settings and press the OK button. 4. Select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button. 5. Press the (Press the start button to print the network status sheet. back button if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Changing or Updating Network Connections See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change to a Wi-Fi connection or add a Wi-Fi connection to print wirelessly. 1. Do one of the following: • If you want to use only a Wi-Fi connection, disconnect the USB cable from your product. With Windows, also uninstall your product software. • If you want to add a Wi-Fi connection in addition to a USB connection, leave the USB cable connected to your product. 2.
Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Select Disable Wi-Fi and press the OK button. 4. Select Yes and press the OK button to disable Wi-Fi.
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper You can load paper up to this size in the paper cassette: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]). Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. 1.
2. Open the front cover. 3. Pull on the front cover to pull out the lower paper cassette. 4. Slide the edge guides outward.
5. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using. 6. Do one of the following: • Insert paper in the cassette with the glossy or printable side facedown. • Insert up to 10 envelopes, printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown. • For legal-size paper, load the paper with the glossy or printable side facedown as shown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge front guide and does not extend beyond the triangle symbol at the rear of the cassette. 7. Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides.
8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it into your product. Note: Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating. 9. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first and printable side facedown.
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the product. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Paper Source Setting and press the OK button.
Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert The Paper Setting Alert warns you when the paper settings do not match the paper you loaded. You can turn off this feature from the product's control panel. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Guide Functions and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Select Paper Setting Alert and press the OK button. 5. Select Off and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit.
Paper type Load up to this many sheets Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 20 sheets Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided 1 sheet Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041586 500 Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50 S042038 100 S041141 20 S041649 50 S041271 100 S041808 40 S041727 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20 Letter (8.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041257 50 S042180 100 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041568 50 Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm]) S041341 50 Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided S042384 150 Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.
• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) • 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.
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Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 1. Open the document cover. 2.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.20 inch (5 mm) away from each other and from the edge of the scanner glass. 3. If you are copying two book pages onto one sheet, place the book as shown to copy the first page, then turn the book as shown to copy the second page. 4. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Copying See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals. Copying Documents or Photos Copying and Restoring Photos Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the product. 2. Load the paper you want to print on. Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets. 3.
7. To view the print settings for the copies, press the OK button twice. You see the current settings: 8. To change the print settings, press the down arrow button. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to select a setting, and press the left or right arrow buttons to select the option you want for the setting. 9. When you finish selecting settings, press the OK button. 10. When you are ready to copy, press the Note: To cancel copying, press the start button. cancel button.
Paper Type Settings - Copying Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Prem.
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
Copying option Available settings Description Paper Size Various sizes Selects the paper size for the copy printout Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type Presentation Matte Prem. Matte Prem. Glossy Ultra Glossy Glossy Prem.
Copying option Available settings Description Dry Time Standard Provides longer drying time for 2-sided copies, if smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when you print on the second side Long Longer Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Copying and Restoring Photos You can restore the colors in faded photos as you copy them. 1. Load photo paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Copy and press the OK button. 4.
10. If you placed two originals on the scanner, press the left or right arrow button to view the second original, then press up or down arrow buttons to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99). 11. To view additional settings, press the OK button. 12. Do one or more of the following: • Press the down arrow button to change the print settings. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to select a setting, and press the left or right arrow buttons to select the option you want for the setting.
Printing from a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you will not be able to use the Borderless setting. 5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless.
6. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use. 9. Select a Color option: • To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on plain paper. Text For text printing on plain paper. Standard For everyday text and image printing. High For photos and graphics with high print quality. More Settings Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. 1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing: • Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper on the long edge. • Auto (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper on the short edge.
You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 5. Click the Print Density button.
You see this window: 6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 8. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 9. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Start Page Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page. Create Folded Booklet Options Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab. 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded.
• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images. 3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button: • Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout. Note: Click the Add/Delete button to create your own watermark, and click the Settings button to customize the watermark.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
ICM Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Note: These settings are not saved with your document. You can select to print the following information: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time • Collate Number (copy number) Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer.
You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK.
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Click the Extended Settings button.
You see this window: 5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window. 7. Click OK to close the printer software window. Extended Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Extended Settings - Windows You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed.
Always Spool RAW Datatype Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems. Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. • To check ink status, click Show Ink Levels.
You see the printer settings window: 3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1.
3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software.
You see this window: 3. Do one of the following: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command.
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
You see these settings: 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options.
Print Quality Settings - OS X You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on photo paper. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with draft quality. Economy For fast printing with reduced quality. Normal For everyday text and image printing. Fine For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting.
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the popup menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting. • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using. 1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.
2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper. Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper. Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing.
3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu. 4. Select one of the available options. Color Matching and Color Options - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Color Matching and Color Options - OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove redeye in photos. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Printing Preferences - OS X You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed. Permit temporary black printing Allows you to print using black ink when color ink is expended.
Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print.
You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary: OS X 10.6/10.7: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon. • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the Pause Printer icon. • To check ink status, click the Supply Levels icon. OS X 10.8/10.
Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
The scan options are displayed: 4. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • To Memory saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings. • To Computer (JPEG) saves your scan file directly to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8. • To Computer (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8.
• If your product is connected to your computer over a network, select the computer name from the list. 6. Press the start button to start scanning. Scan to Memory Card Options Changing Default Scan Button Settings Parent topic: Starting a Scan Scan to Memory Card Options Select the Scan to Memory Card options you want to use.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Changing Default Scan Button Settings You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program. 1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Event Manager. • Windows (other versions): Click > Event Manager.
scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software.
2. Select your product. Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly.
Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scan window. Select scanning options as necessary. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting the Scan Mode Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window: Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you scan in Full Auto Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in yo
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2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize, select the settings you want, and click OK. • To choose any of the available image adjustment options, select the checkbox for the option. • To change the scanned file settings, click File Save Settings. 3. Click Scan. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program.
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode You can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Auto Photo Orientation Checks the preview image for faces, the sky, and other features, and then correctly rotates the photo when it is scanned, if necessary. (If your photo is not oriented correctly using this option, deselect this option and scan again.
You see this window: 2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.) • Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will email, view on a computer screen, or post on the web. • Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only). You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.
1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
• Normal preview: Click the image. Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.) • Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. Copy Marquee icon to Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan.
Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected. 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned. 4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. You see this window: 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK.
Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting.
2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. 7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area). 8.
1. In the Preview window, click the preview image. Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.) • To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. Copy Marquee icon to copy the Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan.
Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics.
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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents or photos. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. 4. Select the specific type of original you are scanning as the Auto Exposure Type setting: Document or Photo. 5. Select the details of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting. 6. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 7. Click the Preview button.
Available Image Types - Professional Mode You can select these Image Type options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. 24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs. 8-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos. Black & White Select this setting for black text documents or line art.
1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Normal preview: Click the image.
• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.) • Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Copy Delete Marquee icon.
Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode You can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You can also select a specific scan size, such as a common photo size like 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm).
A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected. 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned. 4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. You see this window: 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK.
6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or and select options as desired. (OS X) icon next to the Target Size setting • Scale: Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you enter. • Trimming: Turns automatic image cropping on or off. • Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjust it without constraint.
If you will enlarge the image using Epson Scan's Target Size setting, you do not need to increase the Resolution setting. • You will scan the image at its original size but enlarge it later in an image-editing program. Increase Epson Scan's Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality.
Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. You can also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You may also be able to access the window by clicking the icon on the Epson Scan window. 1.
• Click the Other button, click the Browse or Choose button, and select a folder. 2. Type in a file name in the Prefix field. This name is used along with numbers to automatically name your scanned files. 3. Select a different number as the Start Number setting, if you like. 4. Select the file format you want to use in the Image Format Type menu. 5. If your file format provides optional settings, click the Options button to select them. 6.
TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. Optional Settings Overwrite any files with the same name Select to overwrite previous files with the same names. Show this dialog box before next scan Select to have the File Save Settings window appear automatically before you scan (in certain Epson Scan modes).
4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other available scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu.
6. Click Scan. Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture Parent topic: Scanning Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture You can select these scan settings in your imaging editing application for OS X, if available. Image Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting brightness, tint, temperature, and saturation. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan You can scan documents or photos and upload them to Facebook and other online destinations, such as photo-sharing sites, web servers, or network folders using Easy Photo Scan. Note: If Easy Photo Scan was not included on your software CD, you can obtain it online. To download Easy Photo Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Easy Photo Scan. Select your product and click OK, if necessary. You see a window like this: 3. Click the Scan icon. Your scanning program launches. 4. Click Scan in the window that appears to scan your original. The scanned image is displayed in the Easy Photo Scan window with an automatically generated name. 5.
8. When you finish scanning, click one of the destination icons to upload the images. Note: You may need to click the arrow next to the icons in order to see all of them. The available icons may vary, depending on the software version you are using.
You see a window like this: Note: If you have already configured a Facebook account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account, click Login if necessary, and click Send to upload your images. 3. Click Login. 4. On the Application Authentication screen, log in to your Facebook account. Note: To enable automatic image uploading, select the option for staying logged in.
5. Select an album from the Album list. Note: If you cannot select an album, make sure the Setting Name is set to (No Selection), click Login to log in to your Facebook account, and try again. If you want to create a new album, you must create it directly in Facebook. 6. Select the image format for the uploaded files from the File or File Type list. 7. If there are options for the selected file format, click Options or Option and select the options you want. 8.
You see a window like this: Note: If you have already configured a Picasa account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account, click Login if necessary, and click Send to upload your images. 3. Click Login. 4. On the Application Authentication screen, log into your Google account. 5. Click Accept to allow Easy Photo Scan to upload images to your account. An authentication code is generated. 6.
7. Select an album from the Album list. Note: If you cannot select an album, make sure the Setting Name is set to (No Selection), click the Login button to log into your Picasa account, and try again. If you want to create a new album, you must create it directly in Picasa. 8. Select an Image Size option for the uploaded images. 9. Select the image format for the uploaded files from the File or File Type list. 10.
You see a window like this: Note: You must install Evernote before you can use it with Easy Photo Scan. Note: If you have already configured an Evernote account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account and click Send to upload your images. 3. Select a notebook from the Notebook list. Note: If you want to create a new notebook, you must create it directly in Evernote. 4. Select the image format for the uploaded files from the File or File Type list. 5.
6. If you also want to save the images to a local folder, select the Copy the image(s) to a local folder checkbox and select a folder. 7. If you want to save the current settings, click Edit, or the Setting Name or Destination Name field, and select Save As. Enter a name for the setting and click OK. 8. Click Send to upload the images to your Evernote account, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.
You see a window like this: Note: If you have already configured a SugarSync account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account and click Send to upload your images. 3. Enter the account information in the E-Mail Address and Password fields. 4. Select a Place option for the uploaded images. Note: In SugarSync, the Magic Briefcase is now called "My SugarSync". Uploads to the Magic Briefcase appear in the My SugarSync folder. 5.
6. If you want to replace existing files with the same name with the uploaded images, click the Overwrite file(s) with the same name checkbox. 7. Click Check Connection to test whether the SugarSync account information is correct. 8. Select the image format for the uploaded files from the File or File Type list. 9. If there are options for the selected file format, click Options or Option and select the options you want. 10.
You see a window like this: Note: If you have already configured a Web Folder account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account and click Send to upload your pictures. 3. Enter the Web Folder URL in the Address field. 4. Enter the login information in the User Name and Password fields. 5. If you want to replace existing files with the same name with the uploaded images, click the Overwrite file(s) with the same name checkbox. 6.
9. If you also want to save the images to a local folder, select the Copy the image(s) to a local folder checkbox and select a folder. 10. If you want to save the current settings, click Edit, or the Setting Name or Destination Name field, and select Save As. Enter a name for the setting and click OK. 11. Click Send to upload the images to your Web Folder, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.
Note: With OS X, you also enter an email address and email text in the window. If you have already configured email settings in Easy Photo Scan, you can select them using the Destination Name field. 3. Select the image format for the saved files from the File or File Type list. 4. If there are options for the selected file format, click Options or Option and select the options you want. 5. Do one of the following: • Windows: Click Browse to choose the folder where you want to save the images.
3. Select the image format for the saved files from the File or File Type list. 4. If there are options for the selected file format, click Options and select the options you want. 5. Click Browse or the Save in field to choose the folder where you want to save the images. 6. Click OK to save the images to the folder, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.
Setting Description Encoding Specifies the encoding method. Standard: Images are rendered from the top to the bottom when displayed on a web browser. Progressive: Images are rendered in low resolution in a web browser, then replaced with a higher resolution. Embed ICC Profile Allows the ICC profile (information on color reproducibility of scanned image) to be embedded in the image. Programs that use color management software will display the colors of the image using the ICC profile.
Setting Description Byte Order Specifies the operating system where the scanned image will be used. Compression Specifies the compression format and level for Color/Grayscale and B&W images. The file size increases with higher quality. Embed ICC Profile Allows the ICC profile (information on color reproducibility of scanned image) to be embedded in the image. Programs that use color management software will display the colors of the image using the ICC profile.
You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK.
Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 10. Choose one of the following options: • If you are scanning only one page, click Save File. • If you need to scan additional pages in a document, click Add page. Place additional pages on the product for scanning, click Scan, and repeat until you have scanned all the pages. When you are finished, click Save File. • If you need to delete or reorder the scanned pages, click Edit page.
Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting Scan File Settings Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using Epson Scan's Color Restoration setting. You can select this setting in any of the available scan modes. Note: Color restoration is not available in Office Mode, if Epson Scan offers that mode. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3.
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Using Memory Cards With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product. Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time into the memory card slot on your product. 1. Make sure the memory card and the files on it are compatible with your product before inserting the card. 2. Insert your memory card into the slot, making sure the card is oriented correctly.
Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Removing a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Memory Card Types You can insert these types of memory cards in your product. Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it.
Removing a Memory Card After you finish working with a memory card, you can check to make sure it is safe to remove it from your product. Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card. 1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing. 2.
Viewing and Printing Photos See these sections to view and print photos displayed on your product's LCD screen. Viewing and Printing Photos Print Setting Options - Memory Card Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing Photos You can select photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Photos and press the OK button. 3. Select Select Photos and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this: 8. Do one or more of the following: • Press the down arrow button to change the print settings. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to select a setting, and press the left or right arrow buttons to select the option you want for the setting. • Press the right arrow button to crop your image. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to zoom in and out. 9. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. cancel button.
Print settings Available options Description Paper Type Various paper types Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of paper types for copying (available options depend on the selected Paper Size setting) Borderless Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) With Border Leaves a small margin around the image Draft Provides lower quality for draft printing Standard Provides good quality for most prints Best Provides the highest quality
Print settings Available options Description Scene Detection Automatic Optimizes the Fix Photo adjustments for specific types of photos; select the option that best matches your photo content People Landscape Night Scene Fix Red-Eye Off Automatically fixes the red-eye effect in photos On Brightness Various settings Adjust individual qualities in your photo Contrast Sharpness Saturation Note: To return to default print settings, press the cancel button, select No and press the OK button.
You see this screen: 5. Select one of the layout options and press the OK button. 6. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the down arrow button. 7. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select the Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button. A photo on your memory card is displayed: 8.
10. To view and select additional photos for printing, repeat the above steps. 11. When you finish selecting your photos, press the OK button. 12. Do one or more of the following: • Press the down arrow button to change the print settings. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to select a setting, and press the left or right arrow buttons to select the option you want for the setting. • Press the right arrow button to crop your image. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to zoom in and out. 13.
Jewel Index Prints 24 to 48 thumbnail images on a folded jewel case insert. Parent topic: Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory Card Printing Photo Greeting Cards You can create custom greeting cards using photos on your memory card or other device, and add your own handwritten or printed text. First you select your photo and print a template on plain paper. Then you fill out the template, add your message, and print your cards.
6. Select Letter to print three cards on one letter-size sheet or 4x6in to print one card. Then press the down arrow button. 7. Select the type of paper you plan to use and press the OK button. 8. Select the other print settings as necessary, pressing the OK button after each selection. 9. When you are ready to print your greeting card template on plain paper, press the start button.
5. Place the template facedown on the scanner glass, with the blue triangle facing into the front right corner. 6. Close the document cover and press the OK button. 7. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 8. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. cancel button. When you finish printing, cut your greeting cards apart, if necessary.
Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on your product and a computer connected to your product. Note: Do not transfer photos to and from a memory card while you are printing from the memory card. 1. Make sure your product is connected to a computer. 2. Insert a memory card into a memory card slot on your product. 3.
Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, or if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to epson.com/recycle for more information.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Ink Levels and press the OK button. The ink cartridge status is displayed. Note: Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Press the OK button to exit.
You see this window: 2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product are broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3.
You see this window: 4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox.
Checking Cartridge Status with OS X You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this: 3. Do the following as necessary: • To update the ink cartridge status, click Update.
• Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status.
Ink color Part number Standard-capacity High-capacity Black (BK) 273 273XL Cyan 273 273XL Magenta 273 273XL Yellow 273 273XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
2. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Push in the blue tab to unlock the ink cartridge you are replacing. Then lift the bottom of the ink cartridge to remove it.
Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 4. Recap the used ink cartridge using the cap that came with it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 5.
6. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the areas shown above. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 7. Remove the cap from the cartridge and store it for later use. Note: Save the cap so you can recap ink cartridges before storing or disposing of them. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.
8. Insert the ink cartridge at a slight angle into the ink cartridge holder as shown. Then press the bottom of the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. 9. After you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the scanner unit. The product starts priming the ink. This takes a few minutes. When you see a completion message on the LCD screen, ink replacement is complete. Note: Do not turn off the product while it is priming or you will waste ink.
Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using your product's control panel. Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in black ink with an expended color cartridge, you can cancel your print job and select settings to print on plain paper or on an envelope.
2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. (OS X 10.8/10.9: Click the message is displayed, click OK.) icon to cancel your print job. If an error 3. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 4. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 5. Select Driver or Options. You see a screen like this: 6.
13. Select the Grayscale option. 14. Click Print to print your document. Parent topic: Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink. Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled.
Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to clean the print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines.
3. Select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 6. Press the start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed.
7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Select No and press the OK button. Press the cancel button to exit. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Yes and press the OK button to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head.
2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 3. Select Nozzle Check. You see a window like this: 4. Click Print.
5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Loading Paper Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.
Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Select Head Cleaning and press the OK button.
6. Press the start button to clean the print head. You see a message on the LCD screen during the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the display screen. 7. Select Nozzle check and press the OK button. Press the confirm that the print head is clean.
You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 2 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press OK. 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Select Print Head Alignment and press the OK button. 6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.
7. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for each set on the LCD screen. 8. Press the OK button when you are finished. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3.
You see a window like this: 6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet. 7. When you are done, click Finish.
Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. Note: Make sure there is no dust or stains on the scanner glass or document cover. 3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it is clean. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean.
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and front cover when you are not using the product to protect it from dust. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
• Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the product from printing. • Do not carry the product by its control panel; this may damage the product. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position). If not, turn on the product, wait for the print head to move, then turn the product off again. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape.
9. Close the output tray and front cover, then lower the control panel. 10. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product. Keep the product level during transportation. Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder before turning on your product. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.
Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Related tasks Changing Automatic Update Options Product Status Messages If you see an error code on the LCD, see the solutions here to troubleshoot it. LCD code Condition/solution E-01 A fatal error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the error continues, check for a paper jam. If there is no paper jam, contact Epson for support. E-02 A fatal scanner error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again.
LCD code Condition/solution I-31 To make wireless connection settings from your computer, insert your product CD into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions. I-41 The Paper Configuration setting must be turned on to use AirPrint. I-61 Your computer may not support WSD (Web Services for Devices). The Scan to PC (WSD) function is available only for computers running English versions of Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista. I-71 Place your originals on the scanner glass for copying.
Using AirPrint Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Load plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 5. Select Maintenance and press OK button.
6. Select Nozzle Check and press OK button. 7. Press the start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 8. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. Any operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer software.
Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factory defaults. You can choose which settings to reset or reset them all. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button. 4. Select one of these options and press the OK button: • Network Settings: Resets all network settings.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Noise After Ink Installation If you hear noises from your product after installing ink, check the following: • The first time you install ink cartridges, the product must prime its print head. Wait until priming finishes before you turn off the product, or it may prime improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on. Your product is finished priming the print head when the power light stops flashing.
Solving Network Problems Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
• If your router or access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID), follow the instructions that came with your product to enter your wireless network name manually. • If your router or access point has security enabled, determine the kind of security it is using and any required password or passphrase for connection. Then make sure to enter the exact WEP key or WPA passphrase correctly. • Check if your computer is restricting the available wireless channels.
4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. • If you have replaced your router, reinstall your product software to connect to the new router. Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.
• Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disconnected, check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again. • If you are using TCP/IP, make sure the product's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually. • Make sure your computer and product are both using the same wireless network.
• If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan again. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings: Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the Connection setting is set to Network, then click the Test button.
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • If the nozzle check page does not print, but the product's power is on, make sure your product software is installed correctly. • Make sure your product is level (not tilted).
• Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • For best results, follow these guidelines: • Use new, smooth, high-quality paper that is not curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. • Load paper in the cassette printable side down. • Do not load paper with holes punched in it.
2. Pull out the paper cassette, then carefully remove any jammed paper. 3. Make sure the paper you loaded is under the edge guides. 4. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. 5. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.
2. Lift the scanner unit and remove any jammed paper inside. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Close the scanner unit. 4. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.
Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer If you see a message that paper has jammed in the auto duplexer, follow the steps here. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Press the buttons to release the auto duplexer and remove the duplexer from your product. Carefully remove any jammed paper from inside the product. 3. Remove any jammed paper from the duplexer.
4. Open the duplexer and remove any jammed paper from inside it. 5. Reattach the duplexer. 6. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.
Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Cancel printing to eject the paper. Select the correct paper size when you reprint. • If paper is wrinkled when it ejects, it may be damp or too thin. Load new paper and be sure to select the correct paper type setting when you reprint.
• Run a product check to see if a test page prints. If the test page prints, check to see if your product software is installed correctly. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer. • In Windows, clear any stalled print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See what's printing, and select your product name again if necessary.
3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Extended Settings button. 5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3, then click OK. 6. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 7. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar. 8. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Error After Cartridge Replacement If you see an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps: 1.
• If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for a long time, the product may have automatically slowed down to protect the print mechanism from overheating or becoming damaged. Let the product rest with the power on for 30 minutes, then try printing again. For the fastest printing, select the following settings in your product software: • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Turn on any high speed settings in your product software.
Incorrect Characters Print Incorrect Image Size or Position Slanted Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software. (This option has different names, depending on your operating system version.
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure you selected the correct margins for your paper size in your printing program.
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary.
Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle.
White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head.
• Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper right after printing to allow the ink to set. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. If one side of a sheet will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first. Adjust the Print Density and/or Increased Ink Drying Time settings. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
• Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Loading Paper Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product.
Note: Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes, which take longer to process and print. Consider the limitations of your computer system when selecting a resolution, and select the lowest possible resolution that produces acceptable quality to keep file sizes manageable.
Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system.
• Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart Epson Scan. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings: Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings.
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview Scanned Image Edges are Cropped Parent topic: Solving Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way.
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked If straight lines in an original appear crooked in a scanned image, make sure to place your original straight when you scan it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Image is Distorted or Blurry If a scanned image appears distorted or blurry, try these solutions: • Make sure your original is not wrinkled or warped. This may prevent the original from laying flat on the scanner glass.
• Brightness • Histogram Adjustment • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image If an image from the back of a thin original appears in your scanned image, place a piece of black paper on the back of the original and scan it again.
• Adjust the Auto Exposure setting. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview If you cannot adjust the scan area while viewing a Thumbnail preview in Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Create a scan area by drawing a marquee on your preview image and adjusting it as necessary. • Switch to Normal preview mode, if available, and preview your image again.
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot If a memory card does not fit properly in a slot, do not force it in. You may need to use an adapter with your memory card.
• Make sure that the file sharing setting for your product is set correctly. Parent topic: Solving Memory Card Problems Related references Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Related topics Transferring Photos on a Memory Card When to Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions for your operating system.
4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall. • Windows 7/Windows Vista: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change. • Windows XP: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the – (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems.
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
Parent topic: Technical Specifications OS X System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • OS X 10.9.x • OS X 10.8.x • OS X 10.7.x • OS X 10.6.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed Photoelectric device CIS Maximum document size 8.5 × 11.
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 bit per pixel external Light source LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Paper Specifications Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality
Single sheets - normal printing 1 Margin: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Quality border/top: 1.61 inch (41 mm) minimum 3 Quality border/bottom: 1.46 inch (37 mm) minimum Single sheets - borderless printing 1 Quality border/top: 1.73 inch (44 mm) minimum 2 Quality border/bottom: 1.
Envelopes 1 Left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Top/bottom margins: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Quality border/right: 0.71 inch (18 mm) minimum 4 Quality border/left: 1.61 inch (41 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 3.2 °F (–16 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Memory Card Specifications Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it.
Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 5.4 inches (138 mm) Printing: 5.4 inches (138 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Depth Stored: 13.4 inches (341 mm) Printing: 19.8 inches (504 mm) Weight 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) (without ink cartridges or power cord) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 120 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Rated current 0.
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications One Hi-Speed USB port for a computer Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standards IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Security WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (AES); complies with WPA2 with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal Frequency range 2.4 GHz Coordination modes Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode (not supported for IEEE 802.
Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B This equipment contains the following wireless module: • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation. • Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. General Product Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Software Notice Trademarks Copyright Notice General Product Safety Instructions • Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Use only the type of power source indicated on the product's label.
• Allow space behind the product for the cables, and space above the product so that you can fully raise the document cover. • Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. • Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust. • Do not place or store the product outdoors. • Do not place the product near excessive heat sources or in direct sunlight. • Leave enough room around the product for sufficient ventilation.
• When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions Parent topic: Notices Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port.
LCD Screen Safety Instructions • Use only a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. • If the LCD screen is damaged, contact Epson. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. • Do not press too hard on the LCD screen.
WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
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