Page 1 XP-430/XP-434 User's Guide...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the Mopria Print Service ......................33 Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................33 Using Fire OS Printing ........................34 Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing ....................34 Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ..............35...
Page 4 Loading Paper for Documents and Photos..................48 Loading Envelopes ..........................51 Paper Loading Capacity ........................54 Available Epson Papers ........................55 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ....................56 Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel ................... 57 Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software................58 Placing Originals on the Product ......................
Page 5 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button..................98 Scanning ..............................99 Starting a Scan........................... 99 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ................99 Changing Default Scan Button Settings .................. 101 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon ................102...
Page 6 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................... 104 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ......................106 Scan Modes..........................106 Selecting the Scan Mode......................107 Scanning in Full Auto Mode......................107 Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode............... 110 Scanning in Home Mode ......................110 Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ..................
Page 7 Uploading Scanned Images to Email ..................154 Saving Scanned Images to a Folder ..................155 Epson JPEG File Settings....................... 156 Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings ................157 Scanning to a PDF File........................ 158 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan ..................161 Using Memory Cards With Your Product ....................
Page 8 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................191 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 192 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility................197 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ..............198 Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ..............198 Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X ................. 199 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ..................
Page 9 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point ..........227 Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network..............228 Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window..............229 Cannot Print Over a Network....................... 230 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................... 231 Solving Copying Problems .......................
Page 10 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 248 Cannot Start Epson Scan ......................248 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................249 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 250 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................250 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................250 Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................
Page 11 Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................272 FCC Compliance Statement......................272 Trademarks ............................273 Copyright Notice..........................273 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................274 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 275 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........275 Copyright Attribution ........................275...
Page 13: Xp-430/Xp-434 User's Guide
XP-430/XP-434 User's Guide Welcome to the XP-430/XP-434 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
Page 14: Product Basics
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Page 15: Adjusting Control Panel Position
power button and the power light home button The LCD screen back button The arrow buttons and the OK button The + and – buttons (increase or decrease the number of copies) start button stop button Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use.
Page 16: Changing Lcd Screen Language
Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow button to select Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3.
Page 17: Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Language and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow button to select a language and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Turning Off Control Panel Sounds...
Page 18: Product Parts - Top
Parent topic: Product Basics Product Parts - Top Sheet feeder Paper support Output tray Paper stopper Feeder guard Edge guide...
Page 19 Document cover Scanner glass Control panel Control panel release bar (beneath) Memory card slot Memory card access light Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 20: Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Inside Scanner unit Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 21: Product Parts - Back
Product Parts - Back AC inlet USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 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 begins, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Page 22 2. Press the left or right arrow button to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. To change the Power Off Timer setting, press the up or down arrow button to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button.
Page 23: Changing The Power And Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
6. To change the Sleep Timer setting, press the up or down arrow button to select Sleep Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 7. Press the up or down arrow button to select the time period you want, then press the OK button. 8.
Page 24: Changing The Power And Sleep Timer Settings - Os X
You see this screen: 6. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting. 7. Click Send. 8. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 9.
Page 25: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe.
Page 26: Setting Up Epson Connect Services
Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with Epson Scan to Cloud or the Epson iPrint Mobile App. Setting Up Epson Connect Services Using Epson Email Print...
Page 27: Using Epson Email Print
Using Epson Email Print Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.
Page 28: Using The Epson Iprint Mobile App
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can 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.
Page 29: Using Epson Remote Print
With Epson Remote Print software, you can print from your laptop or desktop computer to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
Page 30: Using Epson Scan To Cloud
Using Epson Scan to Cloud The Epson Scan to Cloud service allows you to scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product. Register an email address or online services such as Box, DropBox, Evernote, or Google Drive with your Epson Connect account.
Page 31: Setting Up Google Cloud Print On A Chromebook
With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.
Page 32: Using Airprint
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the...
Page 33: Using The Mopria Print Service
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your nearby Epson product and print.
Page 34: Using Fire Os Printing
There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
Page 35: Using Epson Print And Scan App With Windows Tablets
You can use this free app to print photos and scan from your Windows (Windows 8 or higher) Surface RT or Pro tablet with networked Epson products. Epson Print and Scan App allows you to scan and capture images right to your tablet or to Microsoft OneDrive.
Page 36: Wi-Fi Networking
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. Epson product Wireless router or access point...
Page 37: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel
CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
Page 38 3. Press the OK button to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard. 4. Press the up or down arrow button 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 SSIDs and press the OK button.
Page 39: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
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. Epson product Computer with a wireless interface Other wireless device You can select one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device: Access point mode The product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices.
Page 40: Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
Peer-to-peer mode The product communicates one-to-one with another Wi-Fi Direct capable device. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen. To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device.
Page 41 5. Press the down arrow button, then press the OK button to change the Wi-Fi Direct 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.
Page 42: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
You see this screen: 8. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 9. Press the OK button to exit. You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device.
Page 43: Using Wps To Connect To A Network
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. Press the WPS button on your router. 2. On the product, press the home button, if necessary.
Page 44 3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Network Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Network Status and press the OK button. You see this screen: Note: If you are connected to a network, the signal strength is also displayed.
Page 45: Changing Or Updating Network Connections
You see this screen: 7. Press the start button to print the network status sheet. (Press the stop 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...
Page 46: Changing A Usb Connection To A Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi connection. 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product. 2. Uninstall your product software. 3. 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...
Page 47: Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.
Page 48: Loading Paper
Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper for Documents and Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Loading Paper for Documents and Photos You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
Page 49 3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end. Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed. 4. Slide the edge guide left. 5. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
Page 50 6. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath the line on the left edge guide. 7. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 8. Flip the feeder guard back.
Page 51: Loading Envelopes
9. Do one of the following to select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen: • To use the existing settings, press the OK button. • To change the settings, press the up or down arrow button to select Change and press the OK button.
Page 52 1. Flip the feeder guard forward. 2. Pull up the paper support and its extension. 3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Page 53 4. Slide the edge guide left. 5. Load up to 10 envelopes printable side up and flap edge left, against the right side as shown. 6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. 7. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these envelope loading guidelines: •...
Page 54: Paper Loading Capacity
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper * Based on 20-lb (75-g/m²) paper weight. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide.
Page 55: Available Epson Papers
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 ×...
Page 56: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes: Borderless Paper Types • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte...
Page 57: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss Epson Presentation Paper Matte Prem. Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Envelope Envelope Parent topic: Loading Paper...
Page 58: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Product Software
Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy...
Page 59: Placing Originals On The Product
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 ×...
Page 60 If you are scanning in Full Auto mode or using thumbnail preview in another mode in Epson Scan, the edges of your original may be cropped by about 0.2 inch (4.5 mm) from the top and side edges. Manually position your original away from the edges to prevent cropping.
Page 61 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning...
Page 62: Copying
Copying Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the product. 2. Load the paper you want to print on in the product.
Page 63 6. Press the left or right arrow button to select one of the following: • Color: for color copies • B&W: for black-and-white copies 7. Press the down arrow button and then press the OK button to view the print settings for the copies. You see this screen: 8.
Page 64: Paper Size Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded. You can copy on these paper sizes. • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) •...
Page 65: Copying And Restoring Photos
Copying option Available settings Description Paper Size Various sizes Selects the paper size for the copy printout Paper Type Various types Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type Quality Best Provides best quality for photo copies Standard Provides good quality for most copies Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies Parent topic:...
Page 66 7. Place up to two original photos on the product. Note: Press the up or down arrow button for instructions on placing your photos on the product. 8. Press the start button. You see this screen: 9. Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through your photos and display one that you want to copy.
Page 67 You see this screen: 13. Do one of the following: • To change the display setting for the LCD screen, select Display Options, press the OK button, and select the setting you want. • To change the print settings, select Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings.
Page 68: Printing From A Computer
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.
Page 69 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
Page 70 6. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
Page 71: Print Quality Options - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on plain paper. Standard For everyday text and image printing.
Page 72 1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing: • Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side. •...
Page 73: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the double-sided options to set up your double-sided print job. 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.
Page 74 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 the size of your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting.
Page 75: Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
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.
Page 76: Image Options And Additional Settings - Windows
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.
Page 77: Header/Footer Settings - Windows
Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.
Page 78: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1.
Page 79: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
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. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
Page 80: 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. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues. Separator Page Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.
Page 81: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows
Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Page 82 You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Checking Print Status - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows...
Page 83: Checking Print Status - Windows
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 waiting to print, click Print Queue. •...
Page 84: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens
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.
Page 85: Changing Automatic Update Options
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...
Page 86: Printing With Os X
You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections. 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. Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X...
Page 87: Selecting Basic Print 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.
Page 88 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.
Page 89 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.
Page 90: Print Quality Settings - Os X
9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11.
Page 91: Print Options - Os X
Best Quality For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Print Options - OS X You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Page 92: Selecting Print Layout Options - Os X
select a custom setting to create a custom paper size, but the Quality setting will be limited to Normal. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details. 2.
Page 93: Managing Color - Os X
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting. • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu. •...
Page 94: Color Matching And Color Options - Os X
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors.
Page 95: Selecting Printing Preferences - Os X
Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off. Parent topic: Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1.
Page 96: Printing Preferences - Os X
Printing Preferences - OS X You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting.
Page 97: Checking Print Status - Os X
Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Checking Print Status - OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1.
Page 98: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button
2. Select the following options as necessary for your version of OS X: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click or Delete. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click or Hold. To resume a print job, click the paused print job and click or Resume.
Page 99: Scanning
After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic:...
Page 100 • Scan to Cloud saves your scan to a designated cloud account. 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.
Page 101: Changing Default Scan Button Settings
Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software > Event Manager. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event Manager. 2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (OS X) drop-down list and select your product, if necessary.
Page 102: Starting A Scan Using The Epson Scan Icon
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows 10: Click and select All apps. Select EPSON Software, then select EPSON Scan.
Page 103 You see an Epson Scan window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings...
Page 104: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a 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.
Page 105 You see an Epson Scan window like this: Note: Epson Scan may start in a different mode when you first access it. Parent topic: Starting a Scan...
Page 106: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Parent topic: Scanning Scan Modes Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings. Full Auto Mode This mode automatically detects the type of content you are scanning, selects settings for it, and saves your scanned image.
Page 107: Selecting The Scan Mode
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...
Page 108 You see this window:...
Page 109 3. Click Scan. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 110: Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode
Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanning in Home Mode When you scan in Home 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.
Page 111 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.
Page 112 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 113: Selecting A Scan Area - Home Mode
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).
Page 114 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.
Page 115 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon 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. •...
Page 116: Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode
Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Home Mode.
Page 117: Selecting A Scan Size - Home Mode
1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size list.
Page 118 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.
Page 119 • 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.
Page 120: Scanning In Office Mode
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.
Page 121: Selecting A Scan Area - Office Mode
10. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 122 1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon 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. •...
Page 123: Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Office Mode.
Page 124: Scanning In Professional Mode
Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode When you scan in Professional 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.
Page 125 You see this window:...
Page 126 12. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 127: Available Image Types - Professional Mode
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.
Page 128 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
Page 129 • 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.
Page 130: Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode
Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic:...
Page 131 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.
Page 132: Selecting A Scan Size - Professional Mode
1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size list.
Page 133 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.
Page 134 • 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.
Page 135: Image Preview Guidelines
If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print it at a larger size, you may need to increase the resolution from the default resolution set by Epson Scan. Follow these guidelines to determine the resolution setting you need:...
Page 136 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.
Page 137: Selecting Scan File Settings
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.
Page 138: Available Scanned File Types And Optional Settings
A standard image file format for most OS X programs. PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen).
Page 139: Scanning With Os X Using Image Capture
With OS X, you can scan with your product using an image-editing application such as Image Capture. 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.
Page 140 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.
Page 141: Available Scan Settings - Os X Image Capture
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Scanning from Smart Devices Using the Epson iPrint application, you can use your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet to scan original documents or photos on your networked product and save them as digital files on your device.
Page 142: Scanning To Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan
You can use Easy Photo Scan to easily scan your originals, edit the scanned images, and upload them to Facebook or other online destinations. 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.
Page 143 Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson Software and click Easy Photo Scan. Select your product and click OK, if necessary. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Easy Photo Scan. Select your product and click OK, if necessary.
Page 144: Uploading Scanned Images To Facebook
5. To edit the name of the file, select the image thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, click the icon, and enter the new filename. 6. To edit the scanned image, click the Edit icon and select one of the displayed options. Note: See the Easy Photo Scan help for additional information on image editing options.
Page 145 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.
Page 146: Uploading Scanned Images To Picasa
10. Click Send to upload the images to your Facebook account, or click Cancel to cancel the operation. Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Related references Epson JPEG File Settings Related tasks Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan Uploading Scanned Images to Picasa You can configure a Picasa account for use with Easy Photo Scan and upload your scanned images.
Page 147 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.
Page 148: Uploading Scanned Images To Evernote
13. Click Send to upload the images to your Picasa account, or click Cancel to cancel the operation. Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Related references Epson JPEG File Settings Related tasks Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan Uploading Scanned Images to Evernote You can configure an Evernote account for use with Easy Photo Scan and upload your scanned images to it (Windows only).
Page 149 You see a window like this: 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.
Page 150: Uploading Scanned Images To Sugarsync
8. Click Send to upload the images to your Evernote account, or click Cancel to cancel the operation. Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Related references Epson JPEG File Settings Related tasks Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan Uploading Scanned Images to SugarSync You can configure a SugarSync account for use with Easy Photo Scan and upload your scanned images.
Page 151 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.
Page 152: Uploading Scanned Images To A Web Folder
Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Related references Epson JPEG File Settings Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings Related tasks Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan Uploading Scanned Images to a Web Folder You can upload your scanned images to a Web Folder (WebDAV) using Easy Photo Scan.
Page 153 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.
Page 154: Uploading Scanned Images To Email
Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Related references Epson JPEG File Settings Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings Related tasks Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan Uploading Scanned Images to Email You can save your scanned images to a local network folder and send them by email using Easy Photo Scan.
Page 155: Saving Scanned Images To A Folder
Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Related references Epson JPEG File Settings Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings Related tasks Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan Saving Scanned Images to a Folder You can save your scanned images to a local network folder using Easy Photo Scan.
Page 156: Epson Jpeg File Settings
Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Related references Epson JPEG File Settings Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings Related tasks Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan Epson JPEG File Settings You can select from the following settings in the JPEG settings window in Easy Photo Scan.
Page 157: Epson Tiff And Multi-Tiff File Settings
ICC profile. Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings You can select from the following settings in the TIFF settings window in Easy Photo Scan.
Page 158: Scanning To A Pdf File
Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Scanning to a PDF File Using Epson Scan in Office, Home, or Professional Mode, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer.
Page 159 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan.
Page 160 11. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the PDF file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows...
Page 161: Restoring Photo Colors As You Scan
9. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the color-restored file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 162 Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings...
Page 163: Using Memory Cards With Your Product
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 Scanning to a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time into a memory card slot on your product.
Page 164: Memory Card Types
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. Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Removing a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Memory Card Types...
Page 165: Removing A Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card After you finish working with a memory card, 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.
Page 166: Viewing And Printing Photos
Viewing and Printing Photos Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Viewing and Printing Photos See these sections to view and print photos displayed on your product's LCD screen. Viewing and Printing Individual Photos Viewing and Printing Individual Photos Using the Slide Show Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory Card...
Page 167 4. Press the + or – button to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99). 5. To view additional photos and select others for printing, press the left or right arrow button and repeat the selections above. 6.
Page 168: Viewing And Printing Individual Photos Using The Slide Show
Related references Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Related tasks Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Viewing and Printing Individual Photos Using the Slide Show You can view a slide show of the photos on your memory card and select individual photos for printing. 1.
Page 169 The first photo on your memory card is displayed: 4. The LCD screen scrolls through your photos and displays each photo on the memory card. Press the down arrow to pause the slide show. Press the down arrow again to resume the slide show. 5.
Page 170 You see this screen: 9. Do one of the following: • 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 Options, press the OK button, and select the setting you want.
Page 171: Cropping Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen
Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen If you want to crop or rotate photos displayed on the LCD screen, press the down arrow button, select Crop/Zoom, and press the OK button. Then select the necessary options. • To crop the photo, press the + button to move the yellow crop area inward or the – button to move the crop area outward.
Page 172 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the left or right arrow button to select More Functions and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Photo Layout Sheet and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5.
Page 173 6. Press the up or down arrow button to select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button. 7. Press the up or down arrow button to select the Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button.
Page 174: Photo Layout Options
12. To print more than one copy of the photo layout sheet, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). 13. When you are ready to print, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, press the stop button.
Page 175: Transferring Photos On A Memory Card
You see this screen: 6. Select the memory card scanning settings you want to use. 7. Press the start button to start the scan. Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 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.
Page 176: Transferring Photos From A Memory Card To Your Computer
Caution: Remove the memory card before you change this setting or you may lose data from the memory card. 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.
Page 177 Parent topic: Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card...
Page 178: Printing Personalized Projects
Printing Personalized Projects You can print calendars, lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper Printing Personalized Note Paper Printing Calendar Pages Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper You can print wide-rule or narrow-rule notebook paper and graph paper. 1.
Page 179 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Personal Stationery and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow button to select Lined Papers and press the OK button. 6. Press the left or right arrow button, then press the OK button to select one of the following settings: •...
Page 180: Printing Personalized Note Paper
• Music Paper Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout. 7. Select the paper size you loaded and press the OK button. 8. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 9.
Page 181 5. Press the up or down arrow button to select Personal Stationery and press the OK button. 6. Press the up or down arrow button to select Writing Papers and press the OK button. 7. Press the left or right arrow button, then press the OK button to select one of the following settings: •...
Page 182: Printing Calendar Pages
1. Load one of these types of paper in either Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size: • Plain paper • Epson Bright White Paper • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 2. Press the home button, if necessary.
Page 183 3. Press the left or right arrow button to select More Functions and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Personal Stationery and press the OK button.
Page 184 5. Press the up or down arrow button to select Calendar and press the OK button. 6. Press the left or right arrow button, then press the OK button to select one of the following settings: • Weekly: prints a Sunday to Saturday week-long calendar with hourly divisions. •...
Page 185: Replacing Ink Cartridges
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...
Page 186 You see this screen: 3. Press the OK button. You see this screen: Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Do one of the following: •...
Page 187: Checking Cartridge Status With Windows
• If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Cartridge Replacement and press the OK button. When you finish replacing cartridges, press the start button. Once ink charging is complete, press the OK button. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily.
Page 188 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. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select...
Page 189 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. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...
Page 190: Checking Cartridge Status With Os X
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:...
Page 191: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges
(U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly.
Page 192: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges
288XL Yellow 288XL 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.
Page 193 2. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully.
Page 194 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.
Page 195 6. Remove the yellow tape from the side of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.
Page 196 The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink, but do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. Always store ink cartridges with the label facing up; do not store cartridges upside-down. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...
Page 197: Replacing Ink Cartridges Using A Computer Utility
Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink cartridge. This method allows you to replace a cartridge before it is low or expended (if it is too old, for example).
Page 198: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges
Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Click Stop or Cancel Print to cancel your print job.
Page 199: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Os X
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Related topics Loading Paper Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X If printing stops, you can cancel your print job and select settings to temporarily print with only black ink on plain paper or on an envelope.
Page 200: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows
6. Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting. 7. Click OK. 8. Close the utility window. 9. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product. 10. Access the print settings in your print application. 11. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12.
Page 201 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. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you are printing.
Page 202: Adjusting Print Quality
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 Related topics...
Page 203 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the left or right arrow button to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5.
Page 204 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check and press the OK button. •...
Page 205: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility
Related topics Loading Paper Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: •...
Page 206: Print Head Cleaning
4. Click Print. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts...
Page 207: Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel
Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance...
Page 208 You see this screen: 6. Press the start button to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished.
Page 209: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
Page 210 You see a window like this: 4. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 5.
Page 211 6. 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 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours.
Page 212: Print Head Alignment
Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. 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:...
Page 213 5. Press the up or down arrow button to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 7.
Page 214: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related topics Loading Paper Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2.
Page 215 You see a window like this: 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number of the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing a 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.
Page 216: Cleaning The Paper Path
Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3.
Page 217: Cleaning And Transporting Your Product
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 paper support when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
Page 218 • 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. Note: Before storing your product for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to help prevent the print head from drying out.
Page 219 10. Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down. Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product. 11. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product.
Page 220: Solving Problems
Solving Memory Card Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. Visit the driver download site at (U.S. downloads Canadian downloads).
Page 221: Product Status Messages
Epson for support. life. The printer's ink pad is The ink pad is near the end of its service life. Contact Epson for support. (To nearing the end of its continue printing, press the start button.) service life.
Page 222: Running A Product Check
During the life of your product it may reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or the ink pads have reached the end of their usable life. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD screen, or lights on the control panel will advise you when these parts need replacing. If this happens during the standard warranty of the product, the exchange of the product or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty.
Page 223 You see this screen: 6. Press the OK button. 7. Press the start button. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 8. Do the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. Any operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected...
Page 224: Resetting Control Panel Defaults
• 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. Parent topic:...
Page 225: Solving Setup Problems
3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select one of these options and press the OK button: •...
Page 226: Noise After Ink Installation
• If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after approximately 5 minutes, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic:...
Page 227: Usb Connection Problems
Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
Page 228: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network
• Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device. • You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. •...
Page 229: Product Does Not Appear In Os X Printer Window
Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your Internet connection when you initialize your router, so note the next step before initializing it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Page 230: Cannot Print Over A Network
• If your Mac includes both wired and wireless network services, make sure the network to which you connected your product is at the top of the Set Service Order list. Check your Mac documentation for instructions. 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.
Page 231: Cannot Scan Over A Network
• If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan again.
Page 232: Solving Copying Problems
• Make sure the option selected as the Timeout Setting in the Epson Scan Settings program is long enough to complete scanning over a network. • You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point.
Page 233: Product Makes Noise When It Sits For A While
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product. Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic:...
Page 234: Paper Jam Problems
Paper Jam Problems If you have problems with paper jams, try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the output tray and sheet feeder. 3. Press the start button to resume printing.
Page 235: Paper Ejection Problems
Related topics Loading Paper Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Cancel printing to eject the paper. Select the correct paper size when you reprint. •...
Page 236: Nothing Prints
Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print, connect your product directly to your computer instead of the hub.
Page 237: Error After Cartridge Replacement
3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Extended Settings button. 5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3, then click OK. 6. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 7. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar.
Page 238: Printing Is Slow
• If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • If you are using OS X, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility to free up existing space.
Page 239: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems
• 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.
Page 240: Blank Pages Print
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. •...
Page 241: Border Appears On Borderless Prints
Related topics Loading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: • Make sure you are printing on a compatible borderless paper type and size. Note: For custom paper sizes, make sure you select a supported borderless page width. •...
Page 242: Incorrect Image Size Or Position
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Incorrect Image Size or Position If your printed image is the wrong size or in the wrong position, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size and layout settings in your printing program and printer software.
Page 243: Solving Print Quality Problems
Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your computer screen. Note: When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual.
Page 244: Blurry Or Smeared Printout
• Make sure your paper meets the specifications 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.
Page 245: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps
Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X...
Page 246: Grainy Printout
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software. •...
Page 247: Incorrect Colors
• Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. Try using the color management options in your printer software. • For best results, use genuine Epson ink and paper. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems...
Page 248: Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly
• If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall your scanning software, try reinstalling it. 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.
Page 249: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.
Page 250: Image Consists Of A Few Dots Only
If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.
Page 251: Image Is Distorted Or Blurry
• Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place your product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. • Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Unsharp Mask setting.
Page 252: Back Of Original Image Appears In Scanned Image
You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To reduce this effect, adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Descreening setting.
Page 253: Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview If you cannot adjust the scan area while viewing a Thumbnail preview in Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Create a scan area by drawing a marquee on your preview image and adjusting it as necessary.
Page 254: Solving Memory Card Problems
Solving Memory Card Problems Check these solutions if you have problems using memory cards with your product. Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card Parent topic: Solving Problems Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot...
Page 255: Cannot Transfer Photos To Or From A Memory Card
Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Related topics Viewing and Printing Photos Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card If you have problems transferring photos to or from a memory card inserted in your product, try these solutions: •...
Page 256: Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 10: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
Page 257: Uninstalling Product Software - Os X
• Windows XP: Select EPSON Scan and click Change/Remove. 6. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to re-install your software. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic:...
Page 258: Where To Get Help
Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Parent topic: Solving Problems...
Page 259: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements...
Page 260: Os X System Requirements
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 OS X System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: •...
Page 261: 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 of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 262: Printable Area Specifications
16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches [140 × 216 mm]) Paper types Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Weight 17 lb (64 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m...
Page 263 Single sheets Top and sides: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/top: 1.57 inch (40 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.26 inch (32 mm) minimum Borderless Reduced print quality area/top: 1.69 inch (43 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.38 inch (35 mm) minimum...
Page 264: Ink Cartridge Specifications
Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for printing.
Page 265: Memory Card Specifications
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 references...
Page 266: Dimension Specifications
Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 5.7 inches (145 mm) Printing: 11 inches (279 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Depth Stored: 11.8 inches (300 mm) Printing: 20.8 inches (528 mm) Weight 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) (without ink cartridges and power cord) Parent topic:...
Page 267: Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications...
Page 268: Safety And Approvals Specifications
• Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation. • Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
Page 269: Notices
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. General Product Safety Instructions...
Page 270 • Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. • Make sure the back of the product is at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. •...
Page 271: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
• Before transporting the product, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in place. • When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak.
Page 272: 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.
Page 273: Trademarks
Parent topic: Notices Trademarks ® EPSON is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Epson iPrint and Remote Print are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 274: Libtiff Software Acknowledgment
Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third...
Page 275: A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials
Copyright Notice A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.

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