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  • Page 1 User's Guide NPD5258-02 EN...
  • Page 2 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
  • Page 3 User's Guide Trademarks Trademarks ❏ EPSON ® is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ❏ Microsoft ® ® ® , Windows , and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4 ❏ Intel ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ❏ General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Using Epson iPrint..... . . 58 Screen....... . 12 Using AirPrint.
  • Page 6 Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed....108 Epson Connect Service..... .85 Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled.
  • Page 7 Where to Get Help......132 Technical Support Web Site....132 Contacting Epson Support....133...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Provides information on network settings and solving problems when using the printer on a network. ❏ Administrator's Guide (PDF manual) Provides network administrators with information on management and printer settings. As well as the manuals above, check the various types of help information available from the Epson applications. Marks and Symbols Caution: Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

  • Page 9: Operating System References

    User's Guide About This Manual ❏ Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight differences depending on the model, the method of operation is the same. ❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings. Operating System References Windows In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP",...

  • Page 10: Important Instructions

    User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏...

  • Page 11: Printer Advisories And Warnings

    User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. ❏ If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

  • Page 12: Advisories And Warnings For Using The Printer With A Wireless Connection

    User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing. ❏ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer. ❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause fire. ❏...

  • Page 13: Administrator Settings

    You cannot change settings without entering the password. This password is also required when you make settings using Web Config or EpsonNet Config. Important: Do not forget the password. If you forget the password, contact Epson support. 1. Enter Menu from the home screen. 2. Select Admin Settings > Admin Password.

  • Page 14: Printer Basics

    User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Front paper feed slot (B2) Load one sheet of paper at a time by hand. Paper cassette 1 (C1) Loads paper.
  • Page 15 User's Guide Printer Basics Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Rear paper feed (B1) Loads paper. Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed.
  • Page 16 User's Guide Printer Basics Control panel Operates the printer. Print head Fires ink. Front cover (A) Open when replacing an ink cartridge and removing jammed paper inside the printer. NFC tag Pass a smart device over this tag to print from the smart device directly.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    User's Guide Printer Basics Rear cover 1 (D1) Open when replacing the maintenance rollers or removing jammed paper. Rear cover (E) Covers for the optional paper cassette units. Open when replacing the maintenance rollers or removing jammed paper. Service USB port USB port for future use.

  • Page 18: Icons Displayed On The Lcd Screen

    User's Guide Printer Basics Icons Displayed on the LCD Screen The following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status. Turns on while the printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. Turns on when the wired (Ethernet) network is disabled and an Ethernet cable is not connected.
  • Page 19 Status Wi-Fi Direct Status Displays the current Wi-Fi Direct settings. Epson Connect Displays whether or not the printer is registered and connected to Epson Status Connect or Google Cloud Print service. See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.

  • Page 20: System Administration

    Admin Password Set, change, or reset the administrator password. If you forget the password, contact Epson support. Lock Setting You need to enter an administrator password when you enter the System Administration settings.
  • Page 21 User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Printer Settings Paper Source Rear Paper Feed Feeds paper from the rear paper feed on a priority Settings Priority basis. A4/Letter Auto Feeds paper from the paper source set as A4 size Switching when there is no paper source set as Letter, or feeds from the paper source set as Letter size when there is...
  • Page 22 Advanced Setup See the Network Guide for more details. Epson Connect You can suspend or resume the Epson Connect or Google Could Print service, or cancel using the Services services (restore the default settings). See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.
  • Page 23 User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Universal Print These print settings are applied when printing from an external device without using the printer Settings driver, or when printing from a PostScript printer driver or PCL printer driver. Top Offset Adjust the top or left margin of the paper.
  • Page 24 User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Common Paper Size Select the paper size. Settings Paper Type Select the paper type. Orientation Select the printing direction. Quality Select the print quality. Ink Save Mode Conserves ink by reducing the print density. Print Order Last Page on Top: Prints from the first page of a file.
  • Page 25 User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations PS3 Menu Error Sheet Prints a sheet showing the error status when any PostScript errors occur while printing and any errors occur while printing a PDF file. Coloration Select the color mode for PostScript printing. Binary Enable this feature when printing data that contains binary images.

  • Page 26: Loading Paper

    User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side.

  • Page 27: Available Paper And Capacities

    Note: ❏ The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. ❏ When printing on genuine Epson paper at a user defined size, only Standard or Normal print quality settings are available.
  • Page 28 User's Guide Loading Paper Commercially Available Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) 2-Sided Printing Paper Paper Rear Paper Front Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Feed Paper Feed to 3 Slot Plain paper Legal, Letter, Auto, Up to the line under the *1*2 A4, B5, A5 Manual...

  • Page 29: List Of Paper Types

    Control Panel Printer Driver PostScript Printer Epson Universal Driver Printer Driver Copy paper, Plain plain papers plain papers Plain Plain paper Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Letterhead Letterhead Letterhead Letterhead Letterhead Recycled paper Recycled Recycled Recycled Recycled Color paper...

  • Page 30: Loading Paper In The Paper Cassette

    User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1. Check that the printer is not operating, and then pull out the paper cassette. 2. Slide the front edge guide to its maximum position, and then slide the side edge guides to adjust to the paper size you want to use.
  • Page 31 User's Guide Loading Paper Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line indicated by the symbol on the edge guide. 4. Check that the paper size label matches the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette. If it does not match, remove the holder and change the paper size indicated on the label.

  • Page 32: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed

    User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed 1. Open the feeder guard and pull out the paper support. 2. Slide the edge guides. 3. Load paper at the center of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. Important: ❏...
  • Page 33 User's Guide Loading Paper ❏ Envelopes ❏ Pre-punched paper Note: You can use pre-punched paper under the following conditions. Automatic 2-sided printing is not available for pre- punched paper. ❏ Loading capacity: One sheet ❏ Available size: A4, B5, A5, A6, B6, Letter, Legal ❏...

  • Page 34: Loading Paper In The Front Paper Feed Slot

    User's Guide Loading Paper 6. Slide out the output tray. Note: Return the remaining paper to its package. If you leave it in the printer, the paper may curl or the print quality may decline. Related Information “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 26 &...
  • Page 35 User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Slide the edge guides to adjust to the paper size you want to use. 3. Insert the paper with the printable side facing down until the printer partially pulls in the paper. Important: ❏ Load paper short edge first. However, when you have set the long edge as the width of the user defined size, load paper long edge first.

  • Page 36: Printing

    User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from a Computer If you cannot change some of the printer driver settings, they may have been restricted by the administrator. Contact your printer administrator for assistance. Printing Basics - Windows Note: ❏ See the online help for explanations of the setting items. Right-click an item, and then click Help. ❏...

  • Page 37: Printing Basics - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Printing ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. ❏ Paper Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. ❏ Color: Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray. Note: ❏ If you are printing high-density data on plain paper, letterhead, or preprinted paper, select Standard-Vivid as the Quality setting to make your printout vivid.
  • Page 38 User's Guide Printing 3. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the print dialog. If necessary, click Show Details or to expand the print window. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Presets: Select when you want to use the registered settings. ❏...
  • Page 39 Printing 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.x or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, and then add the printer again.

  • Page 40: Printing On 2-Sides

    Printing on 2-Sides - Windows Note: ❏ Manual 2-sided printing is available when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 41 User's Guide Printing 6. Click Print Density, select the document type from Select Document Type, and then click OK. The printer driver automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. Note: ❏ Printing may be slow depending on the combination of options selected for Select Document Type in the Print Density Adjustment window and for Quality on the Main tab.

  • Page 42: Printing Several Pages On One Sheet

    User's Guide Printing Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Printing Several Pages on One Sheet - Windows 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3.

  • Page 43: Printing To Fit The Paper Size

    User's Guide Printing 5. Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet, the Layout Direction (page order), and Border. 6. Set the other items as necessary. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 30 &...

  • Page 44: Printing Multiple Files Together (For Windows Only)

    User's Guide Printing Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 30 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 32 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot” on page 34 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 36 &...

  • Page 45: Printing One Image On Multiple Sheets To Create A Poster (For Windows Only)

    User's Guide Printing 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select Job Arranger Lite on the Main tab. 5. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 6.

  • Page 46: Printing Basics - Windows

    User's Guide Printing 4. Select 2x1 Poster, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, or 4x4 Poster from Multi-Page on the Main tab. 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7.
  • Page 47 User's Guide Printing 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks. 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back.
  • Page 48 User's Guide Printing 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks). 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together.
  • Page 49 User's Guide Printing 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks. 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
  • Page 50 User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.

  • Page 51: Printing Using Advanced Features

    User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing Using Advanced Features This section introduces a variety of additional layout and printing features available on the printer driver. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver” on page 87 &...

  • Page 52: Printing A Reduced Or Enlarged Document

    Mac OS X Access the print dialog. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu, and then select EPSON Color Controls. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu, and then select one of the available options. Click the arrow next to...

  • Page 53: Printing Using A Postscript Printer Driver

    User's Guide Printing Printing an Anti-Copy Pattern (for Windows Only) You can print documents with invisible letters such as "Copy". These letters appear when the document is photocopied so that the copies can be distinguished from the original. You can also add your own anti-copy pattern.
  • Page 54 User's Guide Printing 4. Select the orientation you set in the application as the Orientation on the Layout tab. 5. Make the following settings on the Paper/Quality tab. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. ❏...

  • Page 55: Printing Using A Postscript Printer Driver - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Printing 6. Click Advanced, make the following settings, and then click OK. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. ❏ Color Mode: Select to print in full color or monochrome. 7. Click OK. 8.

  • Page 56: Access The Print Dialog

    User's Guide Printing 3. Access the print dialog. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. 5.

  • Page 57: Click Print

    User's Guide Printing 6. Select Printer Features from the pop-up menu, select Quality as the Feature Sets setting, and then select the type of paper you loaded as the MediaType setting. 7. Select Color as the Feature Sets setting, and then select the setting for Color Mode. 8.

  • Page 58: Setting Items For The Postscript Printer Driver

    Using Epson iPrint Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to print photos, documents, and Web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. You can use either local print, printing from a smart device that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer, or remote print, printing externally over the internet.
  • Page 59 Displays photos and documents you selected. Starts printing. Note: To print from the document menu using iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS, start Epson iPrint after transferring the document you want to print using the file sharing function in iTunes. Related Information “Epson Connect Service”...
  • Page 60 ❏ Make sure that Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP mode is running. See the Network Guide for more details. ❏ Make sure that Epson iPrint is installed on your smart device. If not, touch the NFC tag antenna of the smart device to the printer's NFC tag and install it.

  • Page 61: Using Airprint

    User's Guide Printing Using AirPrint AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled printer from your iOS device using the latest version of iOS and from your Mac OS X v10.7.x or later. Note: See the AirPrint page of the Apple website for more details. 1.

  • Page 62: Canceling Printing - Windows

    User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Select the Maintenance tab. 3. Click Print Queue. 4. Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver” on page 87 &...

  • Page 63: Replacing Ink Cartridges And Other Consumables

    1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver”...

  • Page 64: Ink Cartridge Codes

    Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed.

  • Page 65: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily, make sure you protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as the printer. Because the ink supply port is equipped with a valve designed to contain the release of excess ink, there is no need to supply your own covers or plugs.
  • Page 66 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 2. Push the ink cartridge that you want to replace. The ink cartridge will pop out slightly. 3. Remove the ink cartridge from the printer. 4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package. Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration.

  • Page 67: Maintenance Box Code

    “Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions” on page 64 & Maintenance Box Code Epson recommends the use of a genuine Epson maintenance box. The following is the code for the genuine Epson maintenance box. T6712 Maintenance Box Handling Precautions Read the following instructions before replacing the maintenance box.
  • Page 68 Replace the maintenance box when you are promoted to do so. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing.

  • Page 69: Maintenance Rollers Codes

    “Maintenance Box Handling Precautions” on page 67 & Maintenance Rollers Codes Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson maintenance rollers. The following are the codes. Maintenance rollers of paper cassette 1: S210046 Maintenance rollers of paper cassette 2 to 3: S210047...
  • Page 70 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 3. Pull out paper cassette 1. 4. Turn the printer around, and open rear cover 1. 5. Pull out rear cover 2.
  • Page 71 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 6. Remove the cover inside the back of the printer. 7. Slide out the two used maintenance rollers, and remove them. 8. Insert two new maintenance rollers until they click into place. Note: Insert the maintenance rollers by rolling them so that you can insert them smoothly.
  • Page 72 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 10. Hold up the maintenance roller for the paper cassette by rolling it up, and then remove it. 11. Install the new maintenance roller in the paper cassette. 12. Hold down the maintenance roller firmly. 13.

  • Page 73: Replacing Maintenance Rollers In Paper Cassette 2 To 3

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper Cassette 2 to There are two places for replacing the maintenance rollers: on the back of the printer (two rollers) and on the paper cassette (one roller). 1.
  • Page 74 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 4. Turn the printer around, and then open the printer's rear cover. 5. Remove the screws by a screwdriver and remove the cover on the rear of inside the printer. 6. Slide out two used maintenance rollers, and remove both of them. 7.
  • Page 75 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Note: Insert the maintenance rollers by rolling them so that you can insert them smoothly. 8. Hold up the maintenance roller for the paper cassette by rolling it up, and then remove it. 9.

  • Page 76: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink

    Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible. Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions.

  • Page 77: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Windows

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3.

  • Page 78: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 30 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 32 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot” on page 34 &...
  • Page 79 ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.

  • Page 80: Improving Print Quality

    We recommend to turn off the printer. If print quality has still not improved, contact Epson support. ❏ To prevent the print head from drying out, always turn the printer off by pressing the button.

  • Page 81: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head - Windows

    User's Guide Improving Print Quality ❏ There are broken lines or missing segments: The print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head. 7. When cleaning is finished, print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely.

  • Page 82: Aligning The Print Head

    User's Guide Improving Print Quality “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 32 & Aligning the Print Head If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head. 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2.

  • Page 83: Improving Horizontal Streaks

    User's Guide Improving Print Quality ❏ Horizontal Alignment: Find and enter the number for the least separated or overlapping pattern in each group. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 30 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 32 &...
  • Page 84 Note: If the rear paper feed has a paper feed problem and if you have a cleaning sheet that came with Epson genuine paper, you may be able to solve the paper feed problem by using the cleaning sheet instead of using A4-size plain paper. When using the cleaning sheet, load the sheet in the rear paper feed following the instructions that came with the sheet.

  • Page 85: Applications And Network Service Information

    Applications and Network Service Information Epson Connect Service By using Epson Connect service available on the Internet, you can print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. The features available on the Internet are as follows.

  • Page 86: Running Web Config On Windows

    IPv6: http://[the printer's IP address]/ Examples: IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/ IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information “Using Epson iPrint” on page 58 & Running Web Config on Windows When connecting a computer to the printer using WSD, follow the steps below to run Web Config.

  • Page 87: Necessary Applications

    User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Necessary Applications Windows Printer Driver The printer driver is an application that controls the printer according to the print commands from other applications. Making settings on the printer driver provides the best printing results. You can also check the status of the printer or keep it in top operating condition using the printer driver utility.

  • Page 88: Mac Os X Printer Driver

    See the online help for explanations of the setting items. 4. Click OK. Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab.

  • Page 89: E-Web Print (For Windows Only)

    When you install E-Web Print, it is displayed in your browser. Click Print or Clip. EPSON Software Updater EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated software on the internet and installs it. You can also update the printer's firmware and manual.

  • Page 90: Epsonnet Config

    Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and select All Programs (or Programs) > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Starting on Mac OS X Select Go >...

  • Page 91: Uninstalling Applications - Mac Os X

    6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer driver again.

  • Page 92: Installing Applications

    2. Insert the software disc that came with the printer into the computer, and download the "Driver/PostScript/ eppsnt.inf " file. Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, download the printer driver from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/...
  • Page 93 4. Insert the software disc that came with the printer into the computer, and download the "Driver/PostScript/ eppsnt.inf " file. Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, download the printer driver from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/...
  • Page 94 10. Select your printer, and then click Next. 11. Follow the on-screen instructions for the rest of the installation. Installing a PostScript Printer Driver - Mac OS X Download the printer driver from the Epson Support website, and then install it. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/...

  • Page 95: Installing The Epson Universal Printer Driver (For Windows Only)

    Do not turn off the computer or the printer while updating. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications from your local Epson website.
  • Page 96 User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Related Information “EPSON Software Updater” on page 89 &...

  • Page 97: Solving Problems

    Turn the power off and on again. For details, see and on again, contact Epson support. your documentation. Printer Error 0xXX The printer may be damaged. Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to request repairs. However, non-printing features are For details, see your documentation. available.

  • Page 98: Checking The Printer Status - Windows

    1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver”...

  • Page 99: Removing Jammed Paper From The Front Cover (A)

    User's Guide Solving Problems Caution: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. If the printer starts operating, it could cause an injury. Be careful not to touch the protruding parts to avoid injury. Important: Remove the jammed paper carefully.

  • Page 100: Removing Jammed Paper From The Rear Paper Feed (B1)

    User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed (B1) Remove the jammed paper. Removing Jammed Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot (B2) 1. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette. 2. Pull the lever. The cover comes off.

  • Page 101: Removing Jammed Paper From The Paper Cassette (C1/C2/C3)

    User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Reattach the cover. 5. Insert the paper cassette, and then set the output tray. Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper Cassette (C1/C2/C3) 1. Pull out the paper cassette.

  • Page 102: Removing Jammed Paper From Rear Cover 1 (D1) And Rear Cover 2 (D2)

    User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Insert the paper cassette. Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover 1 (D1) and Rear Cover 2 (D2) 1. Open rear cover 1. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Note: If you cannot remove the paper, pull rear cover 2 a little.

  • Page 103: Removing Jammed Paper From The Rear Cover (E)

    User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Pull out rear cover 2. 4. Remove the jammed paper. 5. Insert rear cover 2. 6. Close rear cover 1. Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Cover (E) 1. Open the rear cover.

  • Page 104: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

    User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Close the rear cover. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following if the paper jams, paper feeds at a slant, several sheets of paper feed at a time, no paper feeds, or paper is ejected.

  • Page 105: Power And Control Panel Problems

    User's Guide Solving Problems “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 27 & “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 26 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 30 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 32 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot”...

  • Page 106: Printout Problems

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ In Windows, click Print Queue on the printer driver's Maintenance tab, and then check the following. ❏ Check if there are any paused print jobs. Cancel printing if necessary. ❏ Make sure the printer is not offline or pending. If the printer is offline or pending, clear the offline or pending setting from the Printer menu.

  • Page 107: The Position, Size, Or Margins Of The Printout Are Incorrect

    ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.

  • Page 108: Paper Is Smeared Or Scuffed

    User's Guide Solving Problems Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed Check the following if the paper is smeared or scuffed when printing. ❏ Clean the paper path. ❏ Load paper in the correct direction. ❏ When performing manual 2-sided printing, make sure that the ink is completely dry before reloading the paper. ❏...

  • Page 109: The Printout Problem Could Not Be Cleared

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Windows Clear Mirror Image on the printer driver's More Options tab. ❏ Mac OS X Clear Mirror Image from the print dialog's Print Settings menu. The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver.

  • Page 110: Postscript Printer Driver Problems

    User's Guide Solving Problems PostScript Printer Driver Problems Note: The menu items and text on the printer driver vary depending on your computer's environment. Printer Does Not Print While Using PostScript Printer Driver ❏ Set the Printing Language setting to Auto or PS3 on the control panel. ❏...

  • Page 111: Operation Sounds Are Loud

    > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). Select On as the Quiet Mode setting. Forgot Your Password If you forget the administrator's password, contact Epson support. Related Information “Contacting Epson Support” on page 133 &...

  • Page 112: Appendix

    User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 400 × 2 rows Color ink nozzles: 400 × 2 rows for each color Weight of Paper Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb) Thick Paper 91 to 256 g/m2 (25 to 68 lb) Envelope...

  • Page 113: Interface Specifications

    User's Guide Appendix Interface Specifications For Computer Hi-Speed USB Wi-Fi Specifications Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency Range 2.4 GHz Coordination Modes *3 *4 Infrastructure, Ad hoc , Wi-Fi Direct Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit), WPA2-PSK (AES) , WPA2-Enterprise Complies with either IEEE 802.11b/g/n or IEEE 802.11b/g depending on location of purchase. Not supported for IEEE 802.11n.

  • Page 114: Supported Third Party Services

    User's Guide Appendix You need to use a device for connection that complies with IEEE802.1X. Supported Third Party Services AirPrint Print iOS 5 or later/Mac OS X v10.7.x or later Google Cloud Print Dimensions Only the printer Dimensions Storage ❏ Width: 478 mm (18.8 in.) ❏...

  • Page 115: Environmental Specifications

    Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For users in Belgium, power consumption when copying may vary. Check http://www.epson.be for the latest specifications. Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph.

  • Page 116: Font Information

    User's Guide Appendix ❏ Mac OS X v10.10.x/Mac OS X v10.9.x/Mac OS X v10.8.x/Mac OS X v10.7.x/Mac OS X v10.6.8 Note: ❏ Mac OS X may not support some applications and features. ❏ The UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X is not supported. Font Information Available Fonts for PostScript Font Name...

  • Page 117: Available Fonts For Pcl

    User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent URW Dingbats Wingdings Dingbats ITC Zapf Dingbats Standard Symbol SymbolPS Available Fonts for PCL Scalable Font Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol Nimbus Mono Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Courier Letter Gothic Medium, Bold, Italic Letter Gothic Nimbus Mono PS...
  • Page 118 User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol URW Chancery Medium ITC Zapf Chancery Italic Italic Symbol Symbol URW Dingbats Wingdings Dingbats ITC Zapf Dingbats Standard Symbol SymbolPS URW David Medium, Bold HP David URW Narkis Medium, Bold HP Narkis Tam URW Miryam Medium, Bold, Italic HP Miryam...

  • Page 119: List Of Symbol Sets

    User's Guide Appendix List of Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. When you are considering which font to use, you should also consider which symbol set to combine with the font. Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you will probably never need to adjust the printer's settings.
  • Page 120 User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Attribute Font Classification Name ✓ ✓ ✓ Microsoft Publishing ✓ ✓ ✓ Ventura Math ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 8859/10 Latin 6 ✓ ✓ ✓ DeskTop ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Math-8 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...
  • Page 121 User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Attribute Font Classification Name ✓ ✓ PC-866, Cyrillic ✓ ✓ Greek8 ✓ ✓ Windows Greek ✓ ✓ Windows Cyrillic ✓ ✓ PC-851, Greek ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 8859/5 Cyrillic ✓ ✓ PC-8, Greek ✓ ✓ ISO 8859/7 Greek ✓...
  • Page 122 User's Guide Appendix The List of the Symbol Sets for PCL 6 Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO Norwegian ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO Italian ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 8859-1 Latin 1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO Swedish ✓...
  • Page 123 User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ PC-850 ✓ ✓ ✓ PcEur858 ✓ ✓ ✓ Pi Font ✓ ✓ ✓ PC852 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Unicode 3.0 ✓ ✓ ✓ WBALT ✓ ✓ ✓...

  • Page 124: Regulatory Information

    Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 125: German Blue Angel

    User's Guide Appendix Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non- recommended modification of the products. German Blue Angel This printer meets the standards for the German Blue Angel. See the following website for the specifications required for the Blue Angel standard.

  • Page 126: Transporting The Printer

    User's Guide Appendix Transporting the Printer When you need to transport the printer to move or for repairs, follow the steps below to pack the printer. Caution: ❏ When carrying the printer, lift it using a stable position. Lifting the printer using an unstable position may result in injury.

  • Page 127: Installing The Optional Units

    User's Guide Appendix 5. Store the paper support and the output tray. 6. Uninstall the optional paper cassette if it is installed. 7. Pack the printer in its box, using the protective materials. Note: If print quality has declined the next time you print, clean and align the print head. Related Information “Part Names and Functions”...
  • Page 128 User's Guide Appendix 2. Disconnect any connected cables. Note: If other optional paper cassette units have been installed, uninstall them as well. 3. Remove the optional paper cassette unit from its box, and then remove any protective materials. 4. Check the items supplied. 5.
  • Page 129 User's Guide Appendix 6. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette. 7. Stack all optional paper cassette units on top of each other, and then secure them with the screws.
  • Page 130 User's Guide Appendix 8. Lower the printer gently onto the optional paper cassette aligning the corners, and then secure them with the screws using the screw driver that came with the optional paper cassette unit. Note: Depending on the configuration, some screws may be left over after assembly. 9.
  • Page 131 User's Guide Appendix 10. Insert a label showing the size of the paper to be loaded in the cassette into the holder. 11. Insert the paper cassette and then attach the output tray. 12. Place the sticker indicating the cassette number. 13.

  • Page 132: Where To Get Help

    Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site.

  • Page 133: Contacting Epson Support

    Depending on the product, the dial list data for fax and/or network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, data and/or settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering data and/or settings even during a warranty period.

  • Page 134: Help For Users In Singapore

    1F., No.113, Shengli Rd., Pingtung City, Pingtung County 900, Taiwan Help for Users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web http://www.epson.com.sg Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available.

  • Page 135: Help For Users In Thailand

    Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and e-mail are available. Epson Hotline (Phone: (66) 2685-9899) Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Product usage questions or problems ❏...

  • Page 136: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏...

  • Page 137: Help For Users In The Philippines

    Phone: 603-56288333 Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below: Trunk Line: (63-2) 706 2609...

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