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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents WorkForce 845 User's Guide........................13 Product Basics ............................14 Setting Up the Control Panel ......................14 Touch Panel Buttons and Lights....................14 Adjusting Control Panel Position ....................15 Changing LCD Screen Language....................16 Turning Off Control Panel Sounds....................16 Product Parts Locations ........................
Page 4 Printing From a Computer ........................53 Printing with Windows ........................53 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ..................53 Paper Source Options - Windows ..................... 55 Print Quality Options - Windows ....................56 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................56 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..............57 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows.................
Page 5 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ................94 Scan to Memory Card Options....................96 Changing Default Scan Button Settings..................96 Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon................97 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program ..................99 Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...................... 101 Scan Modes ..........................
Page 6 Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode................119 Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ..............122 Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode ................124 Image Preview Guidelines......................127 Scan Resolution Guidelines ......................127 Selecting Scan File Settings ......................128 Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings..............
Page 7 Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel .......... 163 Creating Speed Dial List Entries ..................... 163 Printing Your Speed Dial List ....................165 Creating Group Dial List Entries....................167 Printing Your Group Dial List....................170 Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows..........172 Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X ..........
Page 8 Check Cartridge Status ........................228 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen ................228 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows..................229 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................. 232 Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges ..................... 233 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................233...
Page 9 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 234 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ..............239 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ..............239 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 ......... 239 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ..................240 Adjusting Print Quality..........................
Page 10 Cannot Print Over a Network....................... 269 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................... 270 Printing a Network Status Sheet....................270 Solving Copying Problems ....................... 271 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................. 271 Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While ................272 Solving Paper Problems........................
Page 11 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 295 Cannot Start EPSON Scan......................295 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................296 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 296 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................297 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................297 Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................
Page 12 FCC Compliance Statement......................314 Software Notices ..........................316 Trademarks ............................320 Copyright Notice..........................320 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................321 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 321 Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products ..........322 Copyright Attribution ........................322...
Page 13: Workforce 845 User's Guide
WorkForce 845 User's Guide Welcome to the WorkForce 845 User's Guide.
Page 14: Product Basics
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Touch Panel Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
Page 15: Adjusting Control Panel Position
menu button The LCD screen The + and – buttons (increase or decrease the number of copies) The C clear button The WiFi light home button auto answer light back button The arrow buttons The OK button start button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access.
Page 16: Changing Lcd Screen Language
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1.
Page 17: Product Parts Locations
Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - Top Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics Product Parts - Top ADF cover Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Edge guide...
Page 18 ADF paper support ADF output tray Memory card slots USB Type A port for external devices Paper cassette 1 Paper cassette 2 Control panel Document cover Scanner glass Release bar (beneath control panel) Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 19: Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Front Output tray Output tray extension Paper stopper Paper cassette Edge guides Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 20: Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Inside Scanner unit Ink cartridge holder Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 21: Product Parts - Back
Product Parts - Back LAN port USB port AC inlet LINE port EXT port Auto duplexer Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing You can print on both sides of the page automatically, using the product's built-in duplexer. By loading your pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF), you can also scan, copy, and fax double-sided documents.
Page 22: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Touch Panel
• To print on both sides of the page from your computer, load plain paper or EPSON Bright White Paper, and select 2-Sided Printing (Windows) or one of the Two-sided Printing settings (Mac OS Note: If you are using EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided or EPSON Brochure &...
Page 23 5. Select Setup Wizard. Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network, press the arrow buttons and select Disable Wireless LAN instead. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to set up your product on a wired network and install the necessary software from the product CD.
Page 24 7. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password) using the displayed keypad. • Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a character. • Press the left or right arrow buttons to move the cursor to the previous or next space. •...
Page 25: Loading Paper
Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1 Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette You can load plain paper in a variety of sizes in the paper cassette.
Page 26 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper, press the button to extend the paper cassette.
Page 27 4. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the cassette as shown.
Page 28 5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide, and is not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
Page 29 Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette. 6. Gently replace the paper cassette.
Page 30: Loading Photo Paper In Cassette 1
7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1...
Page 31 1. Close the output tray, if necessary. 2. Pull out paper cassette 1.
Page 32 3. Slide the edge guides outward. 4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size.
Page 33 5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
Page 34 6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette.
Page 35 7. Gently replace paper cassette 1. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets.
Page 36: Loading Envelopes
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks...
Page 37 2. Pull out paper cassette 1. 3. Slide the edge guide shown below to your envelope size.
Page 38 4. Insert envelopes, with printable side down and flap edge left, in the center of the tray. 5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the envelopes fit beneath the top edges of the guides, and are not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
Page 39: Paper Loading Capacity
EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte 20 sheets EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss...
Page 40: Available Epson Papers
Available EPSON Papers You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.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).
Page 41: Paper Or Media Type Settings
EPSON Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm]) EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 paper [216 × 279 mm]) EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches...
Page 42: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes: Borderless Paper Types • EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided • EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte • EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte •...
Page 43: 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 in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass...
Page 44: Placing Originals In The Automatic Document Feeder
Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them. Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
Page 45 2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
Page 46 4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. 5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you're using the 2-up Copy layout, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:...
Page 47 Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing...
Page 48: Copying
Placing Originals on the Product Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
Page 49: Paper Type Settings - Copying
4. To print more than one copy, press the + button to select the number (up to 99). 5. Select Color or B&W (black and white) copies. 6. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the arrow buttons to change the Density setting.
Page 50: Paper Size Settings - Copying
EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster...
Page 51: Copying Options
Parent topic: Copying Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Loading Paper Copying Options Select the Paper and Copy Settings options you want to use for your copies. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings. Copying option Available settings Description...
Page 52 Copying option Available settings Description Paper Source Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassete 2 as the paper source Cassette 1 then 2 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source, automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty Quality...
Page 53: Printing From A Computer
Start Here sheet. Note: If you have an internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Printing with Windows Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing with Mac OS X 10.4...
Page 54 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 Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 5.
Page 55: Paper Source Options - Windows
7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. 8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use. 9. Select a Color option: •...
Page 56: Print Quality Options - Windows
Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source. Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source. Cassette 1 then 2 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty.
Page 57: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows
2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab.
Page 58 4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 5. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 6. Click the Print Density button. You see this window:...
Page 59: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows
7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 8. If you selected the User-Defined document type, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 9.
Page 60: Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows When you select the User-Defined setting, you can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job. Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increase Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
Page 61: Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
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 the your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting.
Page 62 Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Page 63: Additional Settings Options - Windows
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Additional Settings Options - Windows You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be pre- selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Rotate 180º...
Page 64: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows
2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5.
Page 65: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.
Page 66: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows...
Page 67: Changing Automatic Update Options
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 68: Printing With Mac Os X 10.5, 10.6, Or 10.7
3. Do one of the following for each type of update: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4.
Page 69: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing From a Computer...
Page 70 Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac 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 71 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 9. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 10.
Page 72: Paper Source Options - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source.
Page 73: Print Options - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Best Quality For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 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 74: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size (custom paper sizes are only available for Cassette 1). Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print borderlessly.
Page 75: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
• 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 76: Double-Sided Printing Options And Adjustments - Mac Os X
2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5.
Page 77: Managing Color - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...
Page 78: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Page 79: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in photos. Off (No Color Adjustment) Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
Page 80: Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Page 81: Checking Print Status - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.
Page 82: Printing With Mac Os X 10.4
2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click Hold. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold"...
Page 83: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Os X 10.4
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Select the page setup settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the Page Setup command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Page Setup option in the File menu, or another command.
Page 84: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Os X 10.4
5. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the page setup window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. 6. To reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image, select a different Scale setting. 7.
Page 85 4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 5. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 6. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. 7.
Page 86: Paper Source Options - Mac Os X 10.4
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source. Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source. Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Page 87: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Os X 10.4
Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Page 88: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac Os X 10.4
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network.
Page 89: Managing Color - Mac Os X 10.4
2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5.
Page 90: Color Options - Mac Os X 10.4
1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these settings on the Color Options menu.
Page 91: Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.4
1. Select Extension Settings from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select any of the available printing preferences. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these options on the Extension Settings menu.
Page 92: Checking Print Status - Mac Os X 10.4
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.
Page 93: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button
2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. • To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume. •...
Page 94: Scanning
After placing your original documents or photos in 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 95 4. Select a scan option. • Scan to Memory Card saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings. • Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.
Page 96: Scan To Memory Card Options
You do this using the Event Manager program. Note: You cannot change default scan button settings with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7. 1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager: • Windows: Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software > Event Manager.
Page 97: Starting A Scan Using The Epson Scan Icon
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel 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: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop.
Page 98 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...
Page 99: 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 Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install EPSON Scan scanning software.
Page 100 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...
Page 101: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Note: You have to place your original on the scanner glass when using Home mode. Parent topic: Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting the Scan Mode Select the EPSON Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the EPSON Scan window:...
Page 102: Scanning In Home Mode
Scanning in Professional 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 103 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 104 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 Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 105: 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 106 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
Page 107 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. •...
Page 108: Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode
• 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 109: 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 110 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it.
Page 111: Scanning In Office Mode
Scanning in Home 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 112 2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. To scan a 2-sided document in the ADF, select ADF-Double-sided. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 5.
Page 113: 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 Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 114 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 115: Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
• 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 116: 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 118 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 Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 119: 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 120 • 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 121 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. •...
Page 122: Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode
Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • 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 Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode You can select these Adjustments options in EPSON Scan Professional Mode.
Page 123 Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Auto Exposure Automatically adjusts the image exposure settings when you click the Auto Exposure icon.
Page 124: 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 125 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it.
Page 126 4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the preview image.
Page 127: Image Preview Guidelines
• You will enlarge the image as you scan it. If you will enlarge the image using EPSON Scan's Target Size setting (Home and Professional modes only), you do not need to increase the Resolution setting.
Page 128: 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...
Page 129: Available Scanned File Types And Optional Settings
7. Click OK. Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings Parent topic: Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings You can select from a variety scanned file types and optional settings on the File Save Settings window in EPSON Scan.
Page 130: Scanning With Mac Os X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture
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). Tiff (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software.
Page 131 4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other 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 132: Scanning Special Projects
Parent topic: Scanning Scanning to a PDF File Using EPSON Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start EPSON Scan.
Page 133 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK. EPSON Scan scans your document and you see this window:...
Page 134 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 Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the document, if desired.
Page 135: 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 Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 136: Convert Scanned Documents To Editable Text (Ocr)
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, 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, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Page 137 3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click the Scan to Other Formats icon. 5. If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click OK. Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product;...
Page 138: Scanning Using Ocr - Mac Os X
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, 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, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Page 139 EPSON Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan. Your document is scanned and you see the EPSON Scan window while your document is converted to editable text. 7. Click Close to close the EPSON Scan window and Preview window, if necessary.
Page 140 You see the Save Converted File As window: 8. Click the Save button. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)
Page 141: Faxing
Faxing See these sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product.
Page 142 1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If your telephone line included a DSL Internet connection, you must connect a DSL filter to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product. Contact your DSL provider for the necessary filter.
Page 143 Telephone wall jack DSL filter DSL modem 2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product.
Page 144: Setting Up Fax Features
Any phone or answering machine must be connected to the EXT port for your product to detect an incoming fax call when the phone is picked up. Epson cannot guarantee compatibility with VoIP, cable phone systems, or fiberoptic digital services such as FIOS.
Page 145: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Product Control Panel
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel See these sections to set up fax features using the product control panel. Selecting Your Country or Region Selecting the Date and Time Entering Fax Header Information Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing...
Page 146 3. Select Printer Setup. You see this screen: 4. Press the arrow buttons and select Country/Region. 5. Select your country or region. You see a confirmation screen. 6. If the setting is correct, select Yes. (If not, select No and retry.) Note: Changing the country or region will restore the fax settings to the default settings.
Page 147: Selecting The Date And Time
Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Selecting the Date and Time Before faxing, select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your preferred date and time format. 1. Press the home button, if necessary 2.
Page 148 4. Select Date/Time. You see this screen: 5. Select the date format you want to use. 6. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current date, then press the OK button. 7. Select the time format you want to use. 8.
Page 149: Entering Fax Header Information
Entering Fax Header Information Before faxing, add your sender name and fax number to the fax header to identify the source of the faxes you send. 1. Press the home button if, necessary 2. Select Setup. 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Settings. You see this screen:...
Page 150: Entering Numbers And Characters For Faxing
4. Press the arrow buttons and select Header. 5. Select Fax Header. You see this screen: 6. Use the keypad to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name. You can enter up to 40 characters. 7.
Page 151: Selecting Fax Send And Receive Settings
• Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the previous or next character. • Press the number buttons repeatedly to select uppercase letters (ABC), lowercase letters (abc), or numbers (123) and symbols. You can also use the numeric keypad on the product control panel. •...
Page 152 2. Select Setup. 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Settings. You see this screen: 4. Select Scan & Print Setup. 5. Change any of the available settings. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel...
Page 153: Selecting Fax Communication Settings
Related references Fax Send Options Fax Sending Options Fax Scan & Print Options Selecting Fax Communication Settings You can customize how your product sends and receives faxes over your phone line. 1. Press the home button if, necessary 2. Select Setup 3.
Page 154: Printing Fax Reports
4. Select Communication. 5. Change any of the available settings. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Communications Options Printing Fax Reports You can run a variety of reports on your fax transmissions and print your speed and group dial lists. 1.
Page 155: Restoring Default Fax Settings
3. Press the menu button. 4. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Report. You see this screen: 5. Select one of the available reports. 6. If you selected Fax Log, select Print or View 7. Press the start button to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Restoring Default Fax Settings...
Page 156 2. Select Setup. 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Restore Default Settings. You see this screen: 4. Select one of the available options. You see a confirmation screen. 5. Select Yes or No. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel...
Page 157: Fax Scan & Print Options
Fax Scan & Print Options Set the Scan & Print options you want to use for incoming faxes. Setting Options Description Resolution Standard Provides good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes. Fine Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxes of small print and line art.
Page 158: Fax Report Options
Setting Options Description If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on your phone line, your telephone company can assign two Single or more phone numbers to the same line and assign Double different ring patterns to each. If you use this service, select the number of rings for your fax number as the Triple DRD setting so your product can receive faxes on the...
Page 159: Restore Default Settings Options
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Windows. 1. Click or Start. 2. Select Programs or All Programs. 3. Select EPSON Software. 4. Select FAX Utility.
Page 160 You see this window: 5. Select Fax Settings for Printer. You see this window:...
Page 161: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X
6. Select your product, if necessary. 7. Select Fax Settings. 8. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility Help option. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X...
Page 162: Setting Up Speed Dial And Group Dial Lists
2. Double-click FAX Utility, if necessary. You see this window: 3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Fax Settings. 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings.
Page 163: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Product Control Panel
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the control panel on your product. Creating Speed Dial List Entries Printing Your Speed Dial List Creating Group Dial List Entries Printing Your Group Dial List Parent topic: Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists...
Page 164 4. Select Speed Dial Setup. 5. Select Create. You see this screen: 6. Select the number you want to use for the fax number you are adding and press the OK button. 7. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters.
Page 165: Printing Your Speed Dial List
9. Use the keypad to enter a name for the speed dial entry. You can enter up to 40 characters. 10. Press the OK button. You return to the Speed Dial Setup screen. 11. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above. •...
Page 166 3. Select Fax. 4. Press the menu button. You see this screen: 5. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Report. You see this screen:...
Page 167: Creating Group Dial List Entries
6. Select Speed Dial List. 7. Press the start button to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Creating Group Dial List Entries You can create a group dial list after creating a speed dial list. Each group dial list can include up to 30 fax numbers.
Page 168 2. Select Fax. 3. Press the menu button. You see this screen: 4. Select Group Dial Setup. 5. Select Create. You see this screen:...
Page 169 6. Select the number you want to use for the group dial entry you are adding. You see this screen: 7. Use the keypad to enter a name for the group dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 8.
Page 170: Printing Your Group Dial List
9. Select the speed dial entry you want to add to the group, then select the check mark. 10. Continue selecting speed dial entries as necessary. 11. When you are finished, press the OK button. You return to the Group Dial Setup screen. 12.
Page 171 3. Press the Fax button. 4. Press the menu button. 5. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Report. You see this screen: 6. Press the arrow buttons and select Group Dial List. 7. Press the start button to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel...
Page 172: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Windows
Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Click or Start. 2. Select Programs or All Programs. 3. Select EPSON Software. 4. Select FAX Utility. You see this window: 5. Select Fax Settings for Printer.
Page 173 6. Select your product, if necessary. 7. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. You see this window:...
Page 174 8. Select an empty entry and click the icon. Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. To delete an entry, select it and click the icon. 9. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. •...
Page 175: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility. The utility also lets you import fax numbers from the MacAddress Book and back up fax numbers to your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined.
Page 176: Sending Faxes
5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: •...
Page 177: Sending Faxes From The Product Control Panel
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel See these sections to send faxes using the product's control panel. Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers Selecting Fax Numbers from Speed or Group Dial Lists Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone Fax Send Options...
Page 178: Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed Or Group Dial Lists
4. Do one of the following: • Select Send Fax, use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number, and press the OK button. You can enter up to 64 characters. • Select Redial to redial the last dialed fax number. 5.
Page 179: Dialing Fax Numbers From A Connected Telephone
3. Select Fax. 4. Select Speed Dial or Group Dial. 5. Select the speed dial or group dial entry you want to fax. 6. If you need to change any fax settings, press the menu button, select Fax Send Settings, and select your settings.
Page 180 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Fax. 4. If you need to change any fax settings, press the menu button, select Fax Send Settings, and select your settings. When you finish selecting settings, press the OK button. 5.
Page 181: Fax Send Options
6. Using your product control panel, select Send. Note: You product now communicates with the recipient's fax machine. Do not hang up the telephone. 7. Press the start button. Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in black- and-white.
Page 182: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Windows
Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can send a fax from a printing program in Windows. You can fax up to 100 pages at a time, including a cover sheet. 1.
Page 183 7. Add a cover sheet, input a fax number, or set up a phone book of numbers for future use, then click Next. Note: For detailed instructions on using the EPSON FAX Utility, click Help. 8. If you added a cover sheet to your fax, select a cover sheet style, enter your subject and comment information, then click Next.
Page 184: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can send a fax from a Mac OS X printing program using the FAX Utility. You can fax up to 100 pages at a time, including a cover sheet. 1.
Page 185 6. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book. 7.
Page 186: Receiving Faxes
8. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 9. Click Fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Receiving Faxes Manually Parent topic: Faxing...
Page 187: Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer)
Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) To receive and print faxes automatically, you can turn on Auto Answer mode. Check the auto answer light on your product to see if Auto Answer mode is turned on or not. To turn Auto Answer mode on or off, press the auto answer button.
Page 188 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to receive the fax. When fax transmission is finished, you see the previous LCD screen. 4. Press the OK button to print the fax. 5. Hang up the phone. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes...
Page 189: 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 Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to an External Device Inserting a Memory Card...
Page 190: 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 191: Memory Card File Specifications
• miniSD* • microSDHC* • microSD* • xD-Picture Card • xD-Picture Card Type M • xD-Picture Card Type M+ • xD-Picture Card Type H Right Slot You can insert the following cards in the lower slot: • CompactFlash • Microdrive Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Memory Card File Specifications...
Page 192: Printing From A Memory Card
1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing. Memory card access light 2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following: • Windows: Open the My Computer, Computer, or Windows Explorer utility. Then right-click the name of your memory card (listed as a removable disk) and select Eject.
Page 193: Viewing And Printing Individual Photos
Viewing and Printing Photos from a Slide Show Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Photo Adjustment Options Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing Individual Photos...
Page 194 4. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos and view the one you want. Note: To display 9 photos at a time on the LCD screen, press the display/crop button three times. 5. Select the photos you want to print and press the + button to select the number of copies you want to print.
Page 195: Printing All Photos
8. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the menu button, select Print Settings, and select the necessary settings. When you are finished, press the OK button.
Page 196 4. Do one of the following: • Press the start button to immediately print one copy of all the photos on Epson photo paper in this size: 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). • To print one copy of all the photos on a different size or type of paper, continue with the next step.
Page 197: Printing Photos By Date
• To print more than one copy of all the photos, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). 5. Press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 6. Do either of the following as necessary: •...
Page 198 2. Select Print Photos. 3. Select View and Print Photos. You see a screen like this: 4. Press the menu button and select Select Photos. You see this screen:...
Page 199 5. Select the Select by Date option. You see a screen like this: 6. Select any date shown, and press the OK button. 7. To print more than one copy of all the photos taken on that date, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99).
Page 200: Viewing And Printing Photos From A Slide Show
9. Do any of the following as necessary: • To crop, zoom into, or rotate your photo, press the display/crop button. 10. To see a preview of the photos that will print, press the OK button You see a screen like this: 11.
Page 201: Cropping Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen
2. Select Print Photos. 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Slide Show. 4. To select a displayed photo for printing, press the OK button. 5. Do any of the following as necessary: • To print more than one copy of the photo, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). •...
Page 202: Modifying Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen
Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can modify the quality and appearance of photos displayed on the LCD screen. The modifications affect only the printed copy of the photo, not the original file. 1.
Page 203 Photo Available options Description adjustment settings Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments; see Note below P.I.M.
Page 204: Selecting Print Settings For Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen
Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can change the settings used for printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Print Settings. You see this screen: 3. Select a print setting. 4.
Page 205: Printing Photo Layouts From A Memory Card
Print settings Available options Description Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) Leaves a small margin around the image Quality Standard Quality Provides good quality for most prints Expansion Standard Expands images correctly for most borderless prints Medium Expands images slightly less for borderless prints Minimum...
Page 206 2. Select Print Photos. 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Photo Layout Sheet. You see this screen: 4. Press the arrow buttons to view all of the layout options, then select the option you want. 5. Select Paper Size, then select the size that matches the paper you loaded. 6.
Page 207: Photo Layout Options
7. If you see the screen above, do one of the following: • To allow your product to place the photos in the layout automatically, select Automatic layout. • To place photos in the layout manually, select Place photos manually and follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Page 208: Printing Photo Greeting Cards
Printing Photo Greeting Cards You can create custom greeting cards using photos on your memory card or other device, and add your own handwritten or printed text. First you select your photo and print a template on plain paper. Then you fill out the template, add your message, and print your cards.
Page 209 4. Select Select Photo and Print Template, then press OK. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select the photo you want, then press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. Select Paper Size, then select Letter to print three cards on one letter-size sheet or 4x6in to print one card.
Page 210: Printing A Greeting Card From A Template
9. When you are ready to print your greeting card template on plain paper, press the start button. Parent topic: Printing Photo Greeting Cards Printing a Greeting Card from a Template After your greeting card template is printed, you fill it out to create your card and add your message. 1.
Page 211: Printing Photo Proofsheets From A Memory Card
3. Load the type of paper you indicated in the template in the paper cassette. 4. Select Print Greeting Cards from Template. 5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to place the template facedown on the scanner glass, with the blue triangle facing into the back left corner.
Page 212: Transferring Photos On A Memory Card
4. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the menu button, select Print Settings, and select the necessary settings. Then press the OK button. 5. When you are ready to print, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.
Page 213: Setting Up File Sharing For Photo Transfers From Your Computer
3. Do one of the following to access your memory card files from your computer: • Windows: Select the Computer or My Computer utility, then select the removable disk icon. • Mac OS X with a USB connection: Look for the removable disk icon on your desktop, then select •...
Page 214: Transferring Photos From A Memory Card To An External Device
You can back up photos from your memory card to an external storage device connected to the product, such as a USB flash drive, external hard drive, or external CD or DVD burner. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your storage device. 1. Insert a memory card in one of the memory card slots.
Page 215 5. Press the arrow buttons and then select Back Up Data. 6. Select Back Up Memory Card. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to disconnect the product from your computer and begin copying files to the external device. 8. When the backup is finished, you can remove your memory card and disconnect the external device. The files are saved in folders numbered for each backup session.
Page 216: Using An External Device With Your Product
Check your camera manual to see if it is compatible. Note: Your photos must be in JPG format and sized from 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200 pixels. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your camera. Some combinations of paper type, size, and layout may not be supported, depending on your camera and the product settings.
Page 217 1. Remove any memory cards from the product. 2. Load the paper you want to use for printing. 3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the USB port on the front of your product. Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your camera to your computer. 4.
Page 218: Selecting Print Settings For Printing From A Camera
5. Follow the instructions that came with your camera to select and print your photos. When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the product. Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product Selecting Print Settings for Printing From a Camera Before printing from your camera, you can select the print settings you will use for printing your photos.
Page 219 5. Select the print settings you want to use, then press the OK button. 6. Select Photo Adjustments. You see this screen: 7. Select the photo adjustments you want to use, then press the OK button to exit. After you select settings, you are ready to connect your camera and print your photos. Print Settings - Camera Photo Adjustments - Camera Parent topic:...
Page 220: Print Settings - Camera
Print Settings - Camera Select the Print Settings options you want to use when printing photos from your camera. Print settings Available options Description Paper Size Various paper sizes Indicates the size of paper you have loaded Paper Type Various paper types Indicates the type of paper you have loaded;...
Page 221 Photo Available options Description adjustment settings Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments; see Note below P.I.M Uses your camera's PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print adjustments...
Page 222: Viewing Or Printing From A Usb Flash Drive Or External Device
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device Before you connect your thumb drive or device, make sure the product is turned on but not printing. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your drive. 1. Remove any memory cards from the product.
Page 223: Charging A Usb Device Using Your Product
All you need is a user-supplied USB cable that is designed to work with your device. Caution: Make sure your portable device complies with USB 2.0 standards. Devices that draw more than 500 mA may damage your EPSON product. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your device. Contact the device manufacturer for more information.
Page 224 1. Turn on your product. 2. Connect your portable device to the USB port on the front of the product. 3. Leave your product on while charging (it will continue to charge even after going into sleep mode). Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your device to your computer. If you want to transfer images, use the memory card slots instead.
Page 225: Printing Personalized Projects
Printing Personalized Projects You can print lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Personalized Note Paper Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper Printing Personalized Note Paper You can print lined or unlined note paper with one of your own photos in the background. 1.
Page 226: Printing Lined Paper And Graph Paper
7. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos and display the one you want to use for your note paper. 8. To rotate the layout, select Rotate, then press the OK button. 9. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 10.
Page 227 3. Press the arrow buttons and select one of the following in either Letter or A4 size: • Wide Rule • Thin Rule • Grph Paper 4. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 5.
Page 228: 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 www.epson.com/recycle...
Page 229: Checking Cartridge Status With Windows
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: • To exit, select OK • If you need to replace an ink cartridge, select Cartridge Replacement and follow the instructions on the screen Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status...
Page 230 Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.
Page 231 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 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel...
Page 232: Checking Cartridge Status With Mac Os X
• Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see this window:...
Page 233: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges
To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
Page 234: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges
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 235 3. Open the cartridge cover. 4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Page 236 5. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak. 6. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one;...
Page 237 8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Close the cardtridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place.
Page 238 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 239: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges
5. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 6. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Click OK. 8. Print your document. EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Click Print in Black to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...
Page 240: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows
1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. Note: If the message screen appears on another computer on a network, you may need to cancel the print job using the product control panel.
Page 241 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. • 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 242: 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 Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to clean the...
Page 243 3. Select Setup. 4. Select Maintenance. You see this screen: 5. Select Nozzle Check. You see this screen: 6. Press the start button. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen:...
Page 244 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. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and continue. 9.
Page 245: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility
Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check 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.
Page 246 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...
Page 247: Print Head 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 Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.
Page 248 5. Select Head Cleaning. You see this screen: 6. Press the OK button. 7. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see this screen:...
Page 249: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 8. Select Nozzle Check. 9. Press the start button to confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again.
Page 250 3. Select Head Cleaning. You see one of these windows:...
Page 251 4. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, based on the nozzle check pattern. 5. 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. 6.
Page 252: Print Head Alignment
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. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges 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.
Page 253 5. Select Head Alignment. 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:...
Page 254: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
7. Check the printed pattern and choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. 8. Press the OK button when you are done. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1.
Page 256 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment.
Page 257: 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. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3.
Page 258: 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. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
Page 259: Transporting Your Product
8. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as described here.
Page 260 6. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product. Make sure the box adequately protects the product control panel. Keep the product level during transportation. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.
Page 261: Solving Problems
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. You can select Download the Latest Software from the Home screen of this manual or visit Epson's driver download site (U.S.
Page 262: Product Status Messages
An error has occurred during firmware updating. Connect your product using a USB cable and try updating the firmware again. If you still receive this error message, contact Epson for support. No dial tone detected. Make sure the phone cable is connected correctly and the phone line works.
Page 263: Running A Product Check
Placing Originals on the Product Solving Network Problems Setting Up Fax Features Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Load plain paper in the product. 3.
Page 264 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 settings.
Page 265: Resetting Control Panel Defaults
• 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: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment When to Uninstall Your Product Software...
Page 266: Solving Setup Problems
• If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after 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 267: Control Panel Setup 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 fax and network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We...
Page 268: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Cannot Scan Over a Network Printing a Network Status Sheet Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point...
Page 269: Product Does Not Appear In Mac Os X Printer Window
• If necessary, reinstall your product software and try running EpsonNet Setup again. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac OS X printer window, try these solutions: •...
Page 270: 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 271: Solving Copying Problems
4. Press the arrow button and select Confirm Network Settings. 5. Press the start button to print the network status sheet. (Select Cancel if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems...
Page 272: Product Makes Noise When It Sits For A While
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning 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 Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in a Cassette...
Page 273: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product
Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in a Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If paper has jammed inside the product, try this solution: 1.
Page 274: Paper Jam Problems In A Cassette
5. If any jammed paper remains near the output tray, carefully remove it. 6. Press the start button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Jam Problems in a Cassette If paper has jammed in one of the cassettes, try this solution: 1.
Page 275 3. Remove any jammed paper inside the cassettes. 4. Remove any paper jammed inside the paper cassette slot.
Page 276: Paper Jam Problems In The Duplexer
5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. 6. Replace the paper cassettes. 7. Press the start button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer If paper has jammed in the duplexer (rear unit), try these solutions: 1.
Page 277 3. Carefully remove the jammed paper, making sure not to touch the rollers. 4. If paper is jammed in the duplexer, remove the paper as shown.
Page 278 5. Squeeze the buttons on the duplexer as you press it into place on your product. 6. Press the start button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product...
Page 279: Document Jams In The Automatic Document Feeder
Paper Jam Problems in a Cassette Related tasks Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with document jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), try these solutions: 1. Remove your originals from the ADF. 2.
Page 280 Caution: Do not remove pages jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you could damage the ADF. 4. Leave the ADF cover open, then raise the document cover. 5. Remove any jammed pages.
Page 281 6. Lower the document cover. 7. Raise the ADF input tray.
Page 282 8. Carefully remove the jammed pages. 9. Lower the ADF input tray and reload your originals.
Page 283: Paper Ejection Problems
Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure the originals you load are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. 10.
Page 284: Nothing Prints
Parent topic: Solving Problems 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 285: Error After Cartridge Replacement
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and Printers and Faxes.) 2. Right-click your product name, select Printing Preferences, and select your product name again if necessary.
Page 286: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems
• Close any programs you are not using when you print. • If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead. • If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for a long time, the product may have automatically slowed down to protect the print mechanism from overheating or becoming damaged.
Page 287: Inverted Image
• 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 288: Incorrect Margins On Printout
• If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary.
Page 289: Incorrect Characters Print
Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers.
Page 290: Slanted Printout
Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks...
Page 291: 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 292: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps
Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available EPSON Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...
Page 293: Grainy Printout
• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded faceup in the cassette (the printable side should be facedown). • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...
Page 294: 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 295: Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly
• Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart EPSON Scan. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of EPSON Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.
Page 296: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
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 297: Line Of Dots Appears In All Scanned Images
• Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. • Adjust these EPSON Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Unsharp Mask setting.
Page 298: Image Colors Are Patchy At The Edges
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 299: Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors
Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and the software you are using to see if they are affecting the palette of colors you see on your screen. To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these EPSON Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...
Page 300: Solving Faxing Problems
Note: If your product is connected to a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone line, keep in mind that fax machines are designed to work over analog phone lines. Epson cannot guarantee that fax transmission will work when using VoIP.
Page 301: Cannot Receive Faxes With A Telephone Connected To Your Product
3. Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. 4. Select EPSON, select your product, then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue. 5. In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions.
Page 302: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac Os X
6. Open the Windows Control Panel utility. 7. Do one of the following to uninstall EPSON Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change.
Page 303: Where To Get Help
– (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or...
Page 304: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements...
Page 305: Mac System Requirements
• Mac OS X 10.4.11 • Mac OS X 10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product.
Page 306: Automatic Document Feeder (Adf) Specifications
Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external Light source Parent topic: Technical Specifications Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Paper input Faceup loading Paper output Facedown ejection Paper size US letter, legal, or A4 size Paper type Plain paper Paper weight...
Page 307: 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 308: Printable Area Specifications
Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) Paper types Plain paper Weight 20 lb (75 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications Single sheets Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum...
Page 309: Ink Cartridge Specifications
Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine EPSON maintenance boxes and cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Part of the ink from the included set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
Page 310: Dimension Specifications
Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Ink freezes at 10.4 ºF (–12 ºC) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications...
Page 311: Environmental Specifications
Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device class for computers) Hi-Speed USB (Mass storage class for external storage) Note: Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. Parent topic: Technical Specifications External USB Device Specifications Note: Use only external storage devices with independent AC power sources. External storage devices that are powered via USB are not recommended.
Page 312: Network Interface Specifications
This equipment contains the following wireless module: • Manufacturer: Marvell Semiconductor Inc. • Type: SP88W8786-MD0-2C2T00 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...
Page 313 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. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Page 314: Notices
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notices...
Page 315 This product is not intended to be repaired. If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact: Name: Epson America, Inc. Address: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 U.S.A. Telephone: (562) 981-3840 The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
Page 316: Software Notices
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
Page 317 3. The open source software programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the license agreements of each open source software program for more details, which are described in OSS.pdf on your Printer Software CD.
Page 318 usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The list of LGPL Programs: uclibc-0.9.29 libusb-libs-0.1.12 zeroconf 0.6.1-1 Apple Public Source License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version1.2 or its latest version ("Apple Public Source License Programs").
Page 319 Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Sun RPC License ("Sun RPC Programs"). The list of Sun RPC Programs: busybox- 1 .2.2.1 netkit-inetd-0.17 portmap-5beta TCP Wrappers license This printer product includes the open source software program "TCP Wrappers" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "TCP Wrappers".
Page 320: Trademarks
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.
Page 321: Libtiff Software Acknowledgment
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.
Page 322: Default Delay Times For Power Management For Epson Products
Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the factory to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency, and cannot be modified by the consumer.

Epson WorkForce 845 User Manual

Workforce 845 User's Guide

Product Basics

Loading Paper

Placing Originals on the Product

Copying

Printing from a Computer

Scanning

Faxing

Using Memory Cards with Your Product

Using an External Device with Your Product

Printing Personalized Projects

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Adjusting Print Quality

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product

Solving Problems

Technical Specifications

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