XP-620 User's Guide
Contents XP-620 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................. 13 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... Control Panel Buttons and Lights .....................
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. Using WPS to Connect to a Network .................................................................
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 74 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 74 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 76 Print Density Adjustments - Windows .......................................................................................
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ Scan to Memory Card Options ..............................................................
Uploading Scanned Images to Facebook ............................................................................... Uploading Scanned Images to Picasa .................................................................................... Uploading Scanned Images to Evernote................................................................................. Uploading Scanned Images to SugarSync ............................................................................. Uploading Scanned Images to a Web Folder.
Photo Adjustments - Camera .................................................................................................. Connecting and Printing from a Camera...................................................................................... Printing from a Camera Wirelessly .............................................................................................. Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device .......................................................
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ................................................................... 228 Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X ......................................................................... 228 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 230 Adjusting Print Quality..............................................................................................................
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. Solving Paper Problems.............................................................................................................
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 279 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 280 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 280 Image is Distorted or Blurry ...................................................................................................
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 296 Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 298 General Product Safety Instructions................................................................................................. 298 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions...........................................
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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 + and – buttons; increase or decrease the number of copies 6 The cancel button; stops copying, printing, or scanning, or resets settings 7 The CD button 8 The back button 9 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 when these arrows are displayed 3 Displays available button options 4 Screen
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel 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.
5. Select Button Press and then press the OK button. 6. Select Off and press the OK button. 7. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Turning On Quiet Mode You can reduce the noise the product makes by turning on the Quiet Mode option. Note: Turning on this setting may reduce print speed. 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.
Product Parts - Top 1 Control panel 2 CD/DVD tray Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Front 18
1 Cassette 1 (upper cassette) 2 Cassette 2 (lower cassette) 3 Front cover 4 Cassette edge guides 1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Memory card slot 5 USB Type A port for external devices Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19
Product Parts - Inside 1 Print head/ink cartridge holder 2 Output tray Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20
Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 Rear cover 3 Vents 4 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 21
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 and 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. 3.
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 and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit.
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.
9. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers 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.
5. Click Apply. 6. Close the Printer Settings window. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers 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, Epson Remote Print, and Epson Scan to Cloud.
network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive. 1. Set up your product on a network as described in this manual. See the link below. 2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile device. 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.
3. After registering, sign in to the Epson Connect web page with the email address and password you selected. 4. Select Destination List for Scan to Cloud. 5. Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list. 6. When you're ready to scan, select the setting for the Scan to Cloud service on your product control panel.
Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Using Google Cloud Print With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below. Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup. 1.
Related tasks Printing a Network Status Sheet Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below. Note: Make sure your Epson product is connected to your wireless network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup. 1. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.
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. Press the up or down 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).
Note: If the WiFi connection symbol isn't lit or does not appear on the LCD screen, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again. 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.
Peer-to-peer mode If your product is already connected to a wireless network, it enters peer-to-peer mode and disconnects from any other networks. This also disables any other product features requiring access to the Internet. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen. Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device.
5. Press the down arrow button and then the OK button to change the password. Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will be disconnected when you change the password. 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 arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Then press the OK button to select it.
You see a screen like this: 9. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 10. 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.
Using WPS to Connect to a Network If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect your product to the network. 1. On the product, press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button. 4. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Your product should now be connected to the network.
You see this screen: 4. Select Network Status and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: Note: If you are connected to a network, the signal strength is also displayed. 5. Press the left or right arrow button to view additional options. 6. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button. 7. Press the start button to print the network status sheet.
(Press the 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.
• If you want to add a Wi-Fi connection in addition to a USB connection, leave the USB cable connected to your product. 2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.
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.
Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Pull out the upper paper cassette. The upper cassette is labeled as shown. Note: If the cassette is too far inside the product to reach, turn off your product and turn it back on again to reset the cassette's position. 4. Slide the edge guides outward.
5. Set the front edge guide to the position for the paper size you are using. 6. Insert paper in the cassette with the glossy or printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge 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. Keeping the cassette flat, insert it into your product until the arrow marks on the tray and product line up. Note: Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. 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. • Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
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 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, remove the CD/DVD tray from the product. Press the button on the cassette and extend it as shown. Load paper with the glossy or printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge 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. 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.
• Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. • If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time. • Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Paper Source Setting and press the OK button. Note: To turn off the automatic display of the paper settings selection screen after paper is loaded in the cassettes, set the Paper Configuration setting to Off. 5. Select Paper Setup and press the OK button. 6. Select the paper source you want to change. 7. Select Paper Size. 8. Select the paper size you loaded. 9. Select Paper Type. 10. Select the paper type you loaded. 11. Press the exit.
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. Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Loading Capacity See the table here for the loading capacity of the paper cassettes. Paper type Load up to this many sheets Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Plain paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.
Paper type Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Load up to this many sheets Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1 (upper cassette) 20 sheets — 20 sheets 20 sheets 1 sheet — 10 envelopes — Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Paper Glossy 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 Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
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 scanner glass. 2. Load the paper you want to print on. Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets. 3.
6. Press the down arrow and then press the OK button to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. 7. When you are ready to copy, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. cancel button.
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Paper Size Settings - Copying Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded. Note: You can copy photos only on these paper sizes.
Copying option Available settings Description Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) A4, 2-up Copy Copies 2 originals onto a single A4-size sheet Letter, 2-up Copy Copies 2 originals onto a single lettersize sheet A4, Book/2-up Copies 2 pages of a book or magazine onto a single A4-size sheet Letter, Book/2-up Copies 2 pages of a book or magazine onto a single letter-size sheet Custom Size Au
Copying option Available settings Description Paper Source Cassette 1 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Text Copies a text document Text & Image Copies a document that includes text and images Photo Copies a photograph Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies (plain paper only) Standard Provides good quality for most copies Best Provides the highest quality for special copies Portrait Specifies
1. Load photo paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select More Functions and press the OK button. 4. Select Copy/Restore Photos and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select On and press the OK button. 6. Place up to two original photos on the product. Note: Press the up or down arrow buttons for instructions on placing your photos on the product. 7. Press the start button. 8.
• To adjust the copy image, select Photo Adjustments, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To add a B&W filter, select Filter, press the OK button, and select B&W. • To crop or zoom into your photo, select Crop/Zoom, press the OK button, and press the + or – and arrow buttons to adjust the image area. 12. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. cancel button.
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. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 5. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
6. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details. 7. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 8. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Paper Source Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that source. Auto Cassette Selection Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size. Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source. Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job. 2-Up and 4-Up Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options. 2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.
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.
Separator Page Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time. 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.
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 Paper Source you wish to print from. 10. 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. 11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 12. Select any of the available print options.
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Paper Source Options - Mac OS X You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source. Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source. Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Print Quality Settings - OS X You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print.
Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option. Parent topic: Printing with OS X Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility 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.
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. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Automatic Cassette Switching Automatically switches to the other cassette when one of the cassettes runs out of paper. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. 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.
Checking Print Status - OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. 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.
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel printing, press the cancel button on your product.
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. Select a scan option and press the OK button. • Scan to Memory Card saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings. • Scan to Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. Note: To use this feature, you must have registered a cloud account with Epson Connect. • Scan to Computer (JPEG) saves your scan file directly to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.
Note: To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer you want to scan to. 5. To scan to your PC, select how you connected your product to your computer: • If your product is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, select USB Connection. • 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 setting Available options Description Contrast Various levels Decrease or increase image contrast Document Orientation Portrait Specifies the orientation of your originals Landscape 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.
• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON or EPSON Software and click EPSON Scan. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software.
You see an Epson Scan window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture 113
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 Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card 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.
You see this screen: 7. Do one of the following: • To locate photos by date, select Browse, press the OK button twice, and select the photos you want. • To change the selected photos and number of copies to print, select Select Photos, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To change the display setting for the LCD screen, select Display Mode, press the OK button, and select the setting you want.
Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card Select the Photo Adjustment options you want to use when viewing and printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. The modifications affect only the printed copy of the photo, not the original file. Photo Adjustment settings Available options Description Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected.
Print settings Available options Description Paper Size Various paper sizes Indicates the size of paper you have loaded 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) Paper Source Cassette 1 Prints onto paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2 Prints onto paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1>Cassette 2 Prints onto paper loaded in Ca
Print settings Available options Description Fit Frame On Automatically crops the photo to fit into the selected photo layout Off Turns off automatic cropping On Prints at normal speed Off Slows down printing to improve print quality Bidirectional Note: To return to default print settings, press the cancel button, select No and press the OK button.
You see this screen: 6. Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button. 7. Select the Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button. Depending on the layout you selected, you may see this screen: 8. If you see the screen above, do one of the following: • To allow your product to place photos in the layout automatically, select Automatic Layout and press the OK button. Press the + button to select a photo to print.
• To place photos in the layout manually, select Place Photos Manually and press the OK button. Press the arrow buttons displayed to change layout options, pressing the OK button to confirm each photo placement. Note: If the printer does not automatically advance to the next screen when you're finished placing your photos, press the arrow buttons displayed to select Finished and press the OK button. 9.
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.
1. Use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles and select the Text Style and Text Effects. 2. Add your greeting card message within the box. You can write it in by hand, print a message and paste it into the box, or draw a picture. Note: When adding text, place it in the direction that your photo faces. 3. Load photo paper either in Cassette 2 (lower) for this size: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), or in Cassette 1 (upper) for this size: 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). 4.
Related tasks Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template Transferring Photos on a Memory Card You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on your product.
2. Insert a memory card into a memory card slot on your product. 3. Do one of the following to access your memory card files from your computer: • Windows: Open the Computer, My Computer, Windows Explorer, or File Explorer utility, then select the removable disk icon. • OS X with a USB connection: Look for the removable disk icon on your desktop or computer window, then select it.
Using an External Device with Your Product Follow the instructions in these sections to use your product with an external device, such as a camera, smartphone, or other device. Printing from a Camera Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device Printing from a Camera If you have a digital camera that supports PictBridge printing, you can print your photos directly from the camera. Check your camera manual to see if it is compatible.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select External Device Setup and press the OK button.
4. Select Print Settings and press the OK button. 5. Select the print settings you want to use. 6. When you are done, press the back button. 7. Select Photo Adjustments and press the OK button. 8. Select the photo adjustments you want to use, then press the home button to exit. After you select settings, you are ready to connect your camera and print your photos.
Photo Adjustments - Camera Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Related tasks Connecting and Printing from a Camera Print Settings - Camera Select these print settings options when printing photos from your camera.
Print settings Available options Description Layout Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) With Border Leaves a small margin around the image Picture Package Prints one photo in multiple sizes on one sheet 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, 20-up, Prints the selected number of photos on one sheet and 80-up, Variety or CD/DVD Quality Expansion Date Print Info.
Print settings Available options Description Fit Frame On Automatically crops the photo to fit into the selected photo layout Off Turns off automatic cropping On Prints at normal speed Off Slows down printing to improve print quality Bidirectional CD Inner/Outer Range of measurements Selects inner and outer diameter for printing on CDs/DVDs from your camera CD Density Standard Adjusts the print density when printing on CDs/DVDs from your camera Darker Darkest Parent topic: Selecting Print
Photo Adjustments settings Available options Description Fix Red-Eye Off Does not automatically fix the red-eye effect in photos On Automatically fixes the red-eye effect in photos Off Turns off the filter setting Sepia Applies a sepia tone filter to the viewed or printed photo B&W Applies a black-and-white filter to the viewed or printed photo Various settings Adjust individual qualities in your photo Filter Brightness Contrast Sharpness Saturation Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated fac
Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Related tasks Removing a Memory Card Related topics Loading Paper Printing from a Camera Wirelessly You can print photos from a digital camera using a wireless connection. Make sure your digital camera can connect to a network and is PictBridge compatible (DPS over IP). 1. Remove any memory cards from the product. 2. Load the paper you want to use for printing. 3. Turn on your camera. 4. Setup the camera's wireless network connection.
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device Parent topic: Using an External Device with Your Product USB Device File Specifications You can print external device files that meet these specifications. File format JPEG with the Exif version 2.
Related topics Loading Paper Viewing and Printing Photos 196
Printing Personalized Projects You can turn any photo or drawing into a coloring book page, or print lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Coloring Book Pages Printing Personalized Note Paper Printing Lined Paper, Graph Paper, and Music Sheets Printing Calendar Pages Printing Coloring Book Pages You can create a coloring book page from a photo on your memory card, or from a photo or drawing placed on the scanner glass. 1.
4. Select Coloring Book and press the OK button. 5. Do one of the following: • Select Photo or Drawing on Scanner Glass to print a design from an original placed facedown on the scanner glass, in the front right corner. • Select Photo on Memory Card to print a design from a memory card inserted in your product, then select a photo. 6. Press the OK button twice. 7. Press the left or right arrow button to select the size and type of paper that you loaded. 8.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select More Functions and press OK. 5. Select Personal Stationery and press the OK button. 6. Select Writing Papers and press the OK button. 7. Select one of the layout options and press the OK button. Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout. 8. Select the size of paper you loaded and press the OK button.
9. Select the photo you want to use for your note paper and press the OK button. Note: To rotate the layout for your note paper, press the down arrow. 10. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 11. To print more than one sheet, press + or – to select the number (up to 99). 12. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. cancel button.
4. Select Personal Stationery and press the OK button. 5. Select Lined Papers and press the OK button. 6. Select one of the layout options and press the OK button. Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout. 7. Select the size of paper you loaded and press the OK button. 8. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 9. To print more than one sheet, press + or – to select the number (up to 99). 10.
2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select More Functions and press the OK button. 4. Select Personal Stationery and press the OK button. 5. Select Calendar and press the OK button. 6. Select one of the format options and press the OK button. Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout. 7. If you chose Monthly, select the year and month, and press the OK button. 8. Select the type of paper to print on and press the OK button. 9.
Printing on CDs/DVDs Follow the instructions here to print a design onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs to create a custom label.
Caution: Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the product is printing, copying, or performing other operations. Otherwise, your product may be damaged or the surface of the CD/DVD may become dirty or scratched. Note: If you are using discs where the printable area extends to within 0.16 inch (4 mm) of the center hole, you may need to adjust the inner diameter setting using the control panel or Epson Print CD software. 1. Burn your files, music, or video onto your disc before printing on it. 2.
8. Remove the CD/DVD tray from the bottom of the product. 9. Place a CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the printable side faceup, and insert the tray into the slot above the output tray. Note: Make sure the marks on the tray and the 205 marks on the product line up.
10. Press the OK button. Note: The CD/DVD tray ejects automatically after a certain period of time. Caution: Do not turn off the product with a CD or DVD loaded in it. Always remove the disc first. Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs Removing a Printed CD/DVD After your CD or DVD is printed, the tray extends automatically. 1. Pull the CD/DVD tray out of the product and remove your CD or DVD from the tray.
2. Insert the CD/DVD tray into the storage slot on the bottom of the product. After printing, handle the CD or DVD carefully. You may need to wait up to 24 hours for the ink to dry fully before inserting it in a drive, depending on the type of disc you used. Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight. Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass You can place a CD or DVD on the scanner glass and copy the label design onto another CD or DVD. 1.
3. Close the document cover gently to keep your disc in place. Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs Copying onto a CD/DVD You can copy a printed photo or CD/DVD label directly onto an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. If you want, you can first print a test design on plain paper. 1. Load the CD, DVD, or plain paper you want to print on. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the CD button. 4. Select CD/DVD Copy and press the OK button. 5.
9. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. cancel button. Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs Related tasks Loading a CD/DVD Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD You can print one or more photos from a memory card directly onto a CD/DVD. If you want, you can first print a test design on plain paper. 1. Insert a memory card into a memory card slot on your product. 2.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to select your photo or photos. 8. When you see the screen to adjust the inner and outer diameter of your CD or DVD, adjust the settings if necessary, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 9. Select one of the options shown on the screen and press the OK button. If printing a test print on plain paper, press the OK button again. 10. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. cancel button.
3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Press the arrow buttons to select More Functions and press the OK button. 5. Select Photo Layout Sheet and press the OK button. 6. Select one of the following options and press the OK button: • Jewel Upper to print one photo on the upper half of the insert. • Jewel Index to print 24 or 48 thumbnail images on the insert. 7. Select your paper size and type, and press the OK button.
8. Follow the instructions on the LCD display to select your photos and set the number of copies. 9. When you are ready to print, press the Note: To cancel printing, press the start button. cancel button. 10. After your insert is printed, cut and fold it following the crop lines.
You see a screen like this: 2. Use the buttons on the left side of the screen to select a pre-designed template or add a background image, picture, text, or graphic elements. For more information, select the Help menu. 3. When you are finished creating your design, click Save and save your design file.
You see a screen like this: 2. Use the icons on the left side of the screen to add a background image, picture, text, or graphic elements. 3. When you are finished creating your design, make sure you save it. Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Related tasks Printing Your CD/DVD Design - OS X Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows After you create your design, you can print it on paper to test it, then print it on the CD or DVD that contains your data, photos, video, or music.
You see a screen like this: 2. Make sure your product is selected as the Printer setting. 3. To see how your design will look without printing on the disc, click Test Print and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. When you are ready to print on the disc, click the Print button on the screen. 5. Click Print. Note: If you need to adjust the print position or print quality, see the Epson Print CD Help utility for instructions.
1. Open your file in Epson Print CD and select Print from the File menu. You see a screen like this: 2. Make sure your product is selected as the Printer setting. 3. To see how your design will look without printing on the disc, select Test Print and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. When you are ready to print on the disc, click the Print button on the screen. Note: If you need to adjust the print position or print quality, see the Epson Print CD Help utility for instructions.
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.
3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6.
7. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the areas shown above. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 8. 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.
9. 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. 10. 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: 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. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 5. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 6. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 7. Press the start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed.
8. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 9. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Select Done and press the OK button. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Clean the print head and press the OK button. 10. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. 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. 4. Select Nozzle Check. You see a window like this: 5. Click Print.
6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. 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 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing. 2. Load a few sheets of 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.
6. Select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. 7. 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. 8. Select Print nozzle check pattern and press the OK button. Press and confirm that the print head is clean.
1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. 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. 4.
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 is clean 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.
Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4.
6. Select Print Head Alignment and press the OK button. 7. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 8. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for each set on the LCD screen. 9. Press the OK button when you are finished.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. 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. 4. Select Print Head Alignment. 5. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet.
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 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 You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. You can also see help information and how-to instructions on the screen. Press the home button, if necessary, select Help and press the OK button. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper jam Paper is jammed in the product.
LCD screen message Condition/solution Recovery mode An error has occurred during firmware updating. Connect your product using a USB cable and try updating the firmware again. If you still receive this error message, contact Epson for support. Note: The ink pads in the printer collect, distribute, and contain the ink that is not used on printed pages.
5. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 6. Select Nozzle Check and press the 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.
settings. Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson.
4. Select one of these options: • Network Settings: Resets all network settings. • All except Network Settings: Resets all control panel settings, except for network settings. • All Settings: Resets all control panel settings. You see a confirmation screen. 5. Select Yes to reset the selected settings. (Select No if you want to cancel the operation.) Parent topic: Solving Problems Solving Setup Problems Check these sections if you have problems while setting up your product.
• In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer and the correct port is shown in the printer properties. • If you see any error message or your software does not install correctly in Windows, you may not have software installation privileges. Contact your System Administrator.
• Make sure to place your product within contact range of your 2.4 GHz router or access point. Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. 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. • Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device.
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network If EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product on a network, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your network. Verify connection using your product control panel. • Check if your network name (SSID) contains non-ASCII characters. Your product cannot display nonASCII characters. • Make sure your product is not connected to a guest network.
• If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the Wi-Fi icon on your product's LCD is not lit, make sure you select one of the WPS options from the product control panel within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router. • If you are connecting the product wirelessly via EpsonNet Setup and the Wi-Fi icon does not appear lit on your LCD screen, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software.
• If you are connecting the product wirelessly via EpsonNet Setup and the Wi-Fi connection icon is not lit or does not appear on the product's LCD screen, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software.
• You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. 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. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product. Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • Make sure the paper cassette is inserted all the way in the printer.
Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If you see a message that paper has jammed inside the product, follow the steps here or on the LCD screen to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 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. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette If you see a message that paper has jammed in the paper cassette, follow the steps here or on the LCD screen to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2.
Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product 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 or on the LCD screen to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Press the buttons to release the auto duplexer and remove it 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. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette 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.
Related topics Loading Paper Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer. Note: When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual. See the Apple website for details.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, right-click your product name, and select Open. Right click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware, if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name, select Open, right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes.
Error After Cartridge Replacement If you see an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the print head is in the ink cartridge replacement position. (The ink cartridge holder should be beneath the cutout in the product case.) Note: If the print head is not in the ink cartridge replacement position, follow the instructions on replacing an ink cartridge in this manual to move it. 2.
• Make sure the ink drying time has not been increased for double-sided printing.
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.) Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for your product.
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X 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 Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X 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.
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Related topics 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.
Incorrect Colors Parent topic: Solving Problems 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.
• Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded. • Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed. • 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.
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts are faint or have gaps, 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. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path.
• You may need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size; see your software documentation. Note: Images from the Internet may be low resolution and not result in a high quality printout. • If you enlarged the image in an image-editing program, you need to increase the resolution setting to retain a high image quality. Increase the resolution by the same amount you increased the image size.
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Managing Color - OS X Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product.
Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Windows System Requirements OS X System Requirements Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Cannot Start Epson Scan If you cannot start Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • Make sure Epson Scan is selected in your scanning program. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby.
Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Related topics Starting a Scan Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem.
Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images If a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or use a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth, if necessary. Paper towels are not recommended. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass.
Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with paper to block external light as you scan it.
Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers and monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue) and printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, make sure your original is placed correctly for scanning. If necessary, move your original away from the edges of the scanner glass slightly. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Solving Memory Card Problems Check these solutions if you have problems using memory cards with your product.
Parent topic: Solving Memory Card Problems Related references Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card or Device If you have problems transferring photos to or from a memory card or USB device inserted in your product, try these solutions: • Make sure your memory card or device is compatible with the product. • Make sure your product is securely connected to your computer.
2. Disconnect any interface cables. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select the uninstall option for your Epson product, then select Uninstall/Change. Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue. Select your product again, if necessary, then select OK, and click Yes to confirm the uninstallation. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs.
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. 1. To download the Uninstaller utility, visit the Epson download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). 2.
• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem Then call: • U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday • Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
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.
External USB Device Specifications Do not use devices with the following requirements: • Dedicated driver • Security settings • Built-in USB hub Note: Use only external storage devices with independent AC power sources. External storage devices that are powered via USB are not recommended. Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. CD-ROM/CD-R drive 700MB maximum capacity CD-RW is not supported DVD-ROM/DVD-R drive 4.
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 120 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Rated current 0.7 A Power consumption Standalone copying: Approximately 18 W (ISO/IEC24712) (USB connection) Ready mode: Approximately 5.1 W Sleep mode: Approximately 1.2 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.
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 802.11n) Wi-Fi Direct (not supported for IEEE 802.11b) Note: Simple AP mode is compatible with Wi-Fi infrastructure mode.
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
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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