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  • Page 1 User’s Guide NPD4908-00 EN...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    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 3 Intel Corporation. ® PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson Scan software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. libtiff Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2-Sided copying......39 Using Epson Connect Service....8 Layout copying.
  • Page 5 Using the Nozzle Check utility for Mac OS X Starting Epson Scan Driver....84 ........111 Starting Other Scanning Software.
  • Page 6 Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled..144 Contacting Epson Support....162 The CD/DVD tray is ejected or not inserted Before Contacting Epson.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    User’s Guide Introduction Introduction Where to Find Information The latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe) ❏ Start Here (paper): Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the software.

  • Page 8: Using Epson Connect Service

    ❏ Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x. Using Epson Connect Service Using Epson Connect and other companies’ services, you can easily print directly from your smartphone, tablet PC or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere even across the globe! For more information about printing and other services, visit the following URL;...

  • Page 9: Important Instructions

    User’s Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product. Make sure you keep this guide for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. ❏...
  • Page 10 User’s Guide Important Instructions ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label. ❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. ❏...

  • Page 11: Using The Product With A Wireless Connection

    Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing.

  • Page 12: Handling Ink Cartridges

    User’s Guide Important Instructions ❏ Condensation inside the panel due to abrupt changes in temperature or humidity may cause performance to deteriorate. Handling ink cartridges “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 100 & Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use of the product. Copying of the following items is prohibited by law: ❏...

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Product

    Other companies’ services AirPrint Google Cloud Print PictBridge WLAN * Epson iPrint is an application for iOS and Android. Using Epson iPrint, you can wirelessly print and scan from your smartphone or tablet. For more information, visit the following website. http://ipr.to/a...

  • Page 14: Product Parts

    User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Product Parts Note: The illustrations in this manual are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your actual product, the method of operation is the same. Rear paper feed slot cover Paper support Rear paper feed slot Edge guide...
  • Page 15 User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Output tray* Paper cassette 1 Paper cassette 2 Front cover Edge guides * The output tray slides out automatically when printing starts. Close it manually if necessary. Document mat Scanner glass Memory card light Memory card slots External interface USB port...

  • Page 16: Notes Regarding The Control Panel And The Output Tray

    User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Scanner unit Print head / Ink cartridge holder AC inlet Rear cover LAN port USB port Notes regarding the control panel and the output tray The control panel raises and the output tray slides out automatically when printing starts. After printing, close the output tray and lower the control panel manually if necessary.

  • Page 17: Guide To The Control Panel

    User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Guide to the Control Panel Note: Although the control panel design and what displayed on the LCD screen such as menu names and option names may differ from your actual product, the method of operation is the same. Button and LCD Buttons Function...

  • Page 18: Using The Lcd Screen

    User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Using the LCD screen Displays the screen name. Displays the status of the product. See the Help Mode for more information on the icons displayed on the LCD screen. Help > Icon List You can display related menus or information by tapping the icons.

  • Page 19: Lights

    User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Lights Lights Function On when the product is on. Flashes when the product is receiving data, printing/copying/scanning, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Flashes slowly when the product is in sleep mode.

  • Page 20: Paper And Media Handling

    You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers provide superior prints because they absorb less ink. Epson provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet products, and recommends these papers to ensure high-quality results.
  • Page 21 11 mm up to 11 mm up to 11 mm up to 2 mm up to 2 mm Legal* User defined Envelope Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper ✓ Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight ✓...

  • Page 22: Paper Type Settings On The Lcd Screen

    Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper ✓ ✓ 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) ✓ Epson Photo Paper Glossy ✓ 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) ✓ ✓ 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) ✓...

  • Page 23: Paper Type Settings From The Printer Driver

    User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling For this paper LCD paper type Plain paper* Plain Paper Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper* Plain Paper Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Prem.

  • Page 24: Loading Paper

    Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera. Note: The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact Epson support. “Technical Support Web Site” on page 162 &...
  • Page 25 Note: ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. ❏ For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media. “Selecting Paper” on page 20 &...
  • Page 26 User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. Keep the cassette flat and insert it back into the product carefully and slowly. Note: ❏ Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏...
  • Page 27 User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Pull out the paper cassette. Slide the edge guides to the sides of the paper cassette. Note: When using Legal-size paper, remove the CD/DVD tray, and then extend cassette 2 as shown in the illustration. Slide the edge guide to adjust to the paper size you will use.
  • Page 28 ❏ For plain paper, do not load paper above the line just under the arrow mark inside the edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media. “Selecting Paper” on page 20 &...
  • Page 29 User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Note: ❏ The thickness of envelopes and their ability to fold vary widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes exceeds 11 mm, press down on the envelopes to flatten them before loading. If print quality declines when a stack of envelopes is loaded, load one envelope at a time.

  • Page 30: Into The Rear Paper Feed Slot

    User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Note: ❏ Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating. Into the rear paper feed slot Note: Even though you can print on paper with a thickness of 0.05 to 0.6 mm, some hard paper may not be fed correctly even if the thickness is within this range.
  • Page 31 User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Slide the edge guide. Insert a single sheet of paper (up to A3 size) in the center of the rear paper feed slot with the printable side face-up until you hear a beep.
  • Page 32 User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Note: ❏ Insert the paper so that the leading edge is approximately 5 cm from the groove in the edge guides. ❏ Do not insert the paper at an angle. If paper is inserted at an angle, it could cause a paper jam or leave wrinkles in your printouts.

  • Page 33: Loading A Cd/Dvd

    User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Note: ❏ Do not use an envelope that is curled or folded. ❏ Flatten the envelope and the flaps before loading. ❏ Flatten the leading edge of the envelope before loading. ❏ Avoid using an envelope that is too thin, as it may curl during printing. Press x.
  • Page 34 User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Note: If the output tray has been ejected, close the tray and the front cover. Remove the CD/DVD tray from the product. Place a CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the printable side face-up, and then insert the tray into the product. Make sure that the u marks on the tray and the d marks on the product match, so that the line on the tray aligns with the product.

  • Page 35: Removing A Cd/Dvd

    User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Removing a CD/DVD Remove the CD/DVD tray from the product, and then remove your CD/DVD from the tray. Caution: Be careful not to scratch the surface of the CD/DVD when removing it. Press OK on the LCD screen. Lower the control panel.

  • Page 36: Placing Originals

    User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Open the cover, and insert one card at a time. Check the light stays on. = on, = flashing Important ❏ Do not try to force the card all the way into the slot. It should not be fully inserted. ❏...

  • Page 37: Placing Photos

    Place your original face-down on the scanner glass, and slide it to the front-right corner. Note: See the following sections if any problems occur with the scanning area or the scanning direction when using EPSON Scan. “The edges of your original are not scanned” on page 151 &...

  • Page 38: Placing A Book

    User’s Guide Paper and Media Handling Note: You can copy one photo or multiple photos of different sizes at the same time, as long as they are larger than 30 x 40 mm. Placing a book Place the first page, and then place the second page. You can print two pages of a book on a single side of one sheet of paper.

  • Page 39: Copying

    User’s Guide Copying Copying Copying Documents Basic copying Follow the steps below to copy documents. Load paper in the cassette 2. “Into the paper cassette” on page 24 & Note: You can also load paper in the rear paper feed slot. “Into the rear paper feed slot”...

  • Page 40: Layout Copying

    User’s Guide Copying Load paper in the cassette 2. “Into the paper cassette” on page 24 & Note: You can also load paper in the rear paper feed slot. “Into the rear paper feed slot” on page 30 & Place original. “Placing Originals”...

  • Page 41: Copy Mode Menu List

    User’s Guide Copying Load paper in the cassette 2. “Into the paper cassette” on page 24 & Note: You can also load paper in the rear paper feed slot. “Into the rear paper feed slot” on page 30 & Place original. “Placing Originals”...

  • Page 42: Printing

    “Into the rear paper feed slot” on page 30 & ❏ If you print photos larger than A4 size, Epson recommends the use of large-size Epson ink cartridges. These high-capacity cartridges reduce the probability of having to replace cartridges mid-print. Note that incomplete prints will need to be restarted.

  • Page 43: Printing Photos From A Digital Camera

    User’s Guide Printing Note See the following sections for more information on other printing functions available from the control panel. “Print Photos Mode” on page 91 & “More Functions” on page 86 & Printing photos from a digital camera Printing using a USB connection Load photo paper in the paper cassette.
  • Page 44 User’s Guide Printing Note: ❏ Depending on the settings on this printer and the digital camera, some combinations of paper type, size, and layout may not be supported. ❏ Some of the settings on your digital camera may not be reflected in the output. Printing using a wireless connection You can print photos directly from a digital camera using a wireless connection.

  • Page 45: Print Photos Mode Menu List

    Note for Windows users: ❏ Your printer driver automatically finds and installs the latest version of the printer driver from Epson’s Web site. Click the Software Update button in your printer driver’s Maintenance window, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 46: Accessing The Printer Driver For Mac Os X

    Print Click Print on the File menu of your application. Epson Printer Utility 4 For Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.7, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Scan. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Options & Supplies, Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.

  • Page 47: Basic Printing

    User’s Guide Printing Basic Printing Note: ❏ The screen shots in this manual may vary depending on the model. ❏ Before you print, load paper properly. “Loading Paper” on page 24 & ❏ Refer to the section below for the printable area. “Printable area”...

  • Page 48: Basic Product Settings For Mac Os X

    User’s Guide Printing Select the appropriate Type setting. “Paper type settings from the printer driver” on page 23 & Note: Print quality is automatically adjusted for the selected paper type setting. Select Borderless if you want to print borderless photos. “Selecting Paper”...
  • Page 49 User’s Guide Printing Access the Print dialog box. “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 46 & Note: If the simplified dialog box is displayed, click the Show Details button (for Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.7) or the d button (for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5) to extend this dialog box.

  • Page 50: Canceling Printing

    User’s Guide Printing Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Select the appropriate Paper Source setting. Select the appropriate Media Type setting. “Paper type settings from the printer driver” on page 23 & Select the appropriate Expansion setting during borderless printing to control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper.
  • Page 51 When you start printing, the progress meter appears on your computer screen. Click the Cancel button to cancel printing. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 Access the EPSON Status Monitor 3. “For Windows” on page 130 & Click the Print Queue button. The Windows Spooler appears.

  • Page 52: Other Options

    Printing photos the easy way Epson Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print digital images on various types of paper. The step-by-step instructions in the window let you preview the printed images and get the effects you want without having to make any difficult settings.

  • Page 53: Printing On Cd/Dvd

    Easy Photo Print folders and finally double-click the Easy Photo Print icon. Printing on CD/DVD Epson Print CD lets you create CD/DVD labels with text and images on your computer, then print the labels directly onto 12-cm CDs and DVDs.
  • Page 54 ❏ If the printed surface is sticky even after it has dried, the color saturation level may be too high. In that case, lower the level of the color saturation in Epson Print CD. ❏ If the ink smears, adjust the color saturation using Epson Print CD. ❏ Set the printable area to fit the printable area of the CD/DVD.

  • Page 55: Product Presets (For Windows Only)

    Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Epson Software, then click Print CD. For Mac OS X Double-click the Applications folder on your Mac OS X hard drive, then double-click in turn on the Epson Software and Print CD folders and finally double-click the Print CD icon.

  • Page 56: 2-Sided Printing

    2-sided printing is only available for the following papers and sizes. Paper Size Plain paper Legal*, Letter, A4, B5, A5*, A6* Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper * Manual 2-sided printing only. Note: ❏ This feature is not available for rear paper feeding.

  • Page 57: Product Settings For Windows

    Note for Windows: ❏ Manual 2-sided printing is available only when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. To enable the status monitor, access the printer driver and click the Maintenance tab followed by the Extended Settings button. In the Extended Settings window, check the Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box.

  • Page 58: Fit To Page Printing

    User’s Guide Printing Check the other settings and print. Note: If you are printing high-density data such as photos or graphs, we recommend adjusting Print Density and Increased Ink Drying Time settings manually. Fit to page printing Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size selected in the printer driver. Note: This feature may not be available at some settings.

  • Page 59: Pages Per Sheet Printing

    User’s Guide Printing Pages per sheet printing Lets you use the printer driver to print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper. Note: This feature may not be available at some settings. Product settings for Windows Access the printer settings. “Accessing the printer driver for Windows”...

  • Page 60: Sharing The Product For Printing

    User’s Guide Printing Sharing the Product for Printing Setup for Windows These instructions tell you how to set up your product so other users on the network can share it. First you will set up the product as a shared printer on the computer directly connected to it. Then you will add the product to each network computer that will access it.
  • Page 61 User’s Guide Printing Select Share this printer, then type a Share name. Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens in the share name. If you want to automatically download printer drivers for computers that are running different versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and select the environment and the operating systems of the other computers.

  • Page 62: Setup For Mac Os X

    User’s Guide Printing Windows Vista: Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and Sound category. Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel, and then select Printers and Faxes, from the Printers and Other Hardware category.

  • Page 63: Scanning

    & Start Epson Scan. ❏ Windows 8: Select the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop, or select EPSON Scan from the Start screen. ❏ Windows 7, Vista and XP: Double-click the Epson Scan icon on the desktop. ❏ Mac OS X: Select Applications >...
  • Page 64 User’s Guide Scanning Select Text/Line Art as the Document Type setting. Click Preview. Click Scan.

  • Page 65: Image Adjustment Features

    Scanning Click OK. Your scanned image is saved. Image Adjustment Features Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. See the Help for more details on Epson Scan. Histogram Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually.
  • Page 66 User’s Guide Scanning Image Adjustment Adjusts brightness and contrast and the balance of red, green, and blue colors in the overall image. Color Palette Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image. Unsharp Mask Sharpens the edges of image areas for an overall clearer image.

  • Page 67: Basic Scanning From The Control Panel

    User’s Guide Scanning Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes Black&White images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics.

  • Page 68: Scan Mode Menu List

    ❏ You can change the computer name displayed on the control panel using Epson Event Manager. ❏ If you want to use the Scan to Cloud service, visit the Epson Connect portal site. “Using Epson Connect Service” on page 8 &...
  • Page 69 Select Full Auto Mode from the Mode list. Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying this screen. To return to this screen, click Cancel in the Scanning dialog box during scanning.

  • Page 70: Scanning In Home Mode

    User’s Guide Scanning Click Scan. Epson Scan starts scanning in Full Auto Mode. Epson Scan previews each image, detects what type of original it is, and selects the scan settings automatically. Your scanned image is saved. Scanning in Home Mode Home Mode lets you customize some scanning settings and check the changes you have made in a preview image.
  • Page 71 User’s Guide Scanning Start Epson Scan. “Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 84 & Select Home Mode from the Mode list. Select the Document Type setting. Select the Image Type setting. Click Preview. “Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 76 &...

  • Page 72: Scanning In Office Mode

    In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK. Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings window.
  • Page 73 User’s Guide Scanning Select Office Mode from the Mode list. Select the Image Type setting. Select the Document Source setting. Select the size of your original as the Size setting. Select an appropriate resolution for your original(s) as the Resolution setting. Click Scan.

  • Page 74: Scanning In Professional Mode

    In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK. Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings window.
  • Page 75 User’s Guide Scanning Select Professional Mode from the Mode list. Select the type of original(s) you are scanning as the Document Type setting. Select the Document Source setting. Select Photo or Document as the Auto Exposure Type setting.

  • Page 76: Previewing And Adjusting The Scan Area

    ❏ Some of the settings that you change after previewing an image are reset if you change the preview mode. ❏ Depending on your document type and the Epson Scan mode you are using, you may not be able to change the preview type.

  • Page 77: Creating A Marquee

    User’s Guide Scanning Creating a marquee A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area. Do one of the following to draw a marquee. ❏ To draw the marquee manually, position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your marquee and click.

  • Page 78: Various Types Of Scanning

    Various Types of Scanning Scanning a Magazine First of all, place your magazine and start Epson Scan. “Starting a Scan” on page 63 & Select Home Mode from the Mode list.
  • Page 79 User’s Guide Scanning Click Scan. Select PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK. Your scanned image is saved.

  • Page 80: Scanning Multiple Documents To A Pdf File

    User’s Guide Scanning Scanning Multiple Documents to a PDF File First of all, place your document and start Epson Scan. “Starting a Scan” on page 63 & Select Professional Mode from the Mode list. Select the Document Source setting. Click Preview.
  • Page 81 Select PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK. Note: If the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box is cleared, Epson Scan automatically saves your document without displaying the Add Page Confirmation window. Epson Scan starts scanning your document.
  • Page 82 Select this button if you want to delete or reorder any of the pages. Then use the icons on the bottom of the Editing Page window to select, rotate, reorder, and delete pages. See the Help for more details on Epson Scan. Click OK when you are finished editing your pages.

  • Page 83: Scanning A Photo

    User’s Guide Scanning Scanning a Photo First of all, place your photo on the scanner glass and start Epson Scan. “Starting a Scan” on page 63 & Select Home Mode from the Mode list. Select Photograph as the Document Type setting.

  • Page 84: Software Information

    Or, select Epson Scan from the Start screen. ❏ Windows 7, Vista and XP: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop. Or, select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. ❏ Mac OS X: Select Applications >...

  • Page 85: Starting Other Scanning Software

    Epson Software > Event Manager. ❏ Windows 7, Vista and XP: Select the start button or Start > All Programs or Programs> Epson Software > Event Manager. ❏ Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software, and then double-click the Launch Event Manager icon.

  • Page 86: More Functions

    User’s Guide More Functions More Functions More Functions provides you with many special menus that make printing easy and fun! For more details, select More Functions, select each menu, and then follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Menu Functions Copy/Restore Photos You can make faithful copies of your originals.

  • Page 87: More Functions

    User’s Guide More Functions Menu Functions Lined Papers You can print lined paper, graph paper, and music paper. Follow the on-screen instructions to print. Writing Papers You can print your own lined paper with a photo set as the background. Follow the on-screen instructions to print.

  • Page 88: Printing Origami Envelopes

    User’s Guide More Functions Printing origami envelopes You can create original envelopes with or without pre-designed symbols or patterns as the background or as decoration. Two types of envelope are available. After printing, fold the paper following the instruction sheet that can be printed from the Origami Envelope Instruction menu.

  • Page 89: More Functions Mode Menu List

    User’s Guide More Functions Press x to start printing the origami envelope instruction sheet. Use the origami envelope instruction sheet to make the folds for the origami envelope in the correct order. Note: Place the instruction sheet on top of your envelope and fold both sheets together. When finished, unfold them and remove the instruction sheet.

  • Page 90: Menu List Of Control Panel

    User’s Guide Menu List of Control Panel Menu List of Control Panel You can use this product as a printer, copier, and scanner. When using one of these functions, except the printer function, select your desired function by pressing the corresponding Mode button on the control panel. Each mode’s main screen appears as you select the mode.

  • Page 91: Print Photos Mode

    User’s Guide Menu List of Control Panel Print Photos Mode Menu Setting and Options Browse Browse by Date Cancel Browse Select Photos Select All Photos Cancel Photo Selection Select Location Select Folder Print Settings Paper Size 10x15cm(4x6in), 13x18cm(5x7in), 16:9 Wide, A4, 100x148mm, A3 Paper Type Prem.

  • Page 92: Scan Mode

    Document Orientation Portrait, Landscape Clear All Settings Scan to Cloud If you want to use the Scan to Cloud service, visit the Epson Connect portal site. “Using Epson Connect Service” on page 8 & Scan to PC (JPEG) “Basic Scanning from the Control Panel” on page 67 &...
  • Page 93 User’s Guide Menu List of Control Panel Menu Setting and Options Photo Layout Sheet 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, 20-up, Sticker 16-up, Upper 1/2, Lower 1/2, Photo ID, Jewel Upper, Jewel Index, P.I.F. Paper Size 10x15cm(4x6in), 13x18cm(5x7in), 16:9 Wide, A4, A6, 100x148mm Paper Type Prem.

  • Page 94: Wi-Fi Setup Mode

    User’s Guide Menu List of Control Panel Menu Setting and Options Print on CD/DVD Print Layout CD/DVD 1-up, CD/DVD 4-up, CD/DVD Variety Automatic Layout, Place Photos Manually Browse Browse by Date, Cancel Browse Select Location Select Folder Photo Adjustments Enhance, Scene Detection, Fix Red-Eye , Brightness, Sharpness, Saturation Filter...

  • Page 95: Setup Mode

    User’s Guide Menu List of Control Panel Menu Description Disable Wi-Fi Network problems may be resolved by disabling or initializing the Wi-Fi settings, and then making the settings again. For details, see the online Network Guide. Wi-Fi Direct Routerless For details on the setting items, see the online Network Guide. Setup Setup Mode Menu...
  • Page 96 Epson Connect service. For instructions on use, visit the Epson Connect portal site. “Using Epson Connect Service” on page 8 & Email Address You can see your e-mail address registered in Epson Connect. Suspend/Resume Suspend/resume all Epson Connect services. Restore Default Settings Delete your registered printer and initializes Epson Connect settings to the factory default settings.

  • Page 97: Help Mode

    User’s Guide Menu List of Control Panel Menu Setting Item and Description Restore Default Settings Wi-Fi/Network Settings Initializes Wi-Fi/Network Settings to the factory default settings. All Except Wi-Fi/Network Settings Initializes all settings except for Wi-Fi/Network Settings to the factory default settings. All Settings Initializes all settings to the factory default settings.

  • Page 98: Quiet Mode

    User’s Guide Menu List of Control Panel Quiet Mode Menu Settings Quiet Mode...

  • Page 99: Ink Cartridge Information

    277XL 277XL 277XL 277XL 277XL 277XL * For information on Epson’s ink cartridge yields, visit the following website. http://www.epson.eu/pageyield * "XL" indicates large cartridges. Note: Not all cartridges are available in all regions. Color Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta Cartridge life For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.

  • Page 100: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Read all of the instructions in this section before replacing the ink cartridges. ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior.

  • Page 101: Ink Cartridge Specifications

    ❏ You cannot use the cartridges that came with your product for the replacement. Ink Cartridge Specifications ❏ Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package. ❏ The ink cartridges packaged with your product are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high quality printouts, the print head in your product will be fully charged with ink.

  • Page 102: Checking The Ink Cartridge Status

    Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 does not appear, access the printer driver and click the Maintenance tab and then the Extended Settings button. In the Extended Settings window, check the Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box. ❏ The ink levels displayed are an approximate indication.

  • Page 103: For Mac Os X

    Click the EPSON Status Monitor icon. The EPSON Status Monitor appears. Note: ❏ The graphic displays the ink cartridge status when EPSON Status Monitor was first opened. To update the ink cartridge status, click Update. ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be displayed.

  • Page 104: Temporary Printing With Black Ink When Color Ink Cartridges Are Expended

    User’s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Note: The ink levels displayed are an approximate indication. Temporary Printing with Black Ink When Color Ink Cartridges are Expended When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can continue printing for a short time using only black ink. However, you should replace the expended ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible.
  • Page 105 User’s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges When EPSON Status Monitor 3 tells you to cancel your print job, click Cancel or Cancel Print to cancel your print job. Note: If the error stating that a color ink cartridge is expended originates with another computer on the network, you may need to cancel the print job at the product.

  • Page 106: For Mac Os X

    User’s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Print your file. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is displayed on your computer screen again. Click Print in Black to print with black ink. For Mac OS X Follow the steps below to continue printing temporarily with black ink.

  • Page 107: Conserving Black Ink When The Cartridge Is Low (For Windows Only)

    User’s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Select On for Permit temporary black printing. Load plain paper or envelope. Access the Print dialog box. ““Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 46 & Click the Show Details button (for Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.7) or the d button (for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5) to extend this dialog box.

  • Page 108: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    User’s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ Click the No button to continue using the remaining black ink for the job you are printing. You will see the same window the next time you print a similar job, and again have the option to conserve black ink. ❏...
  • Page 109 User’s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Important: Do not touch the flat white cable connected to the ink cartridge holder. Note: ❏ If the ink cartridge holder does not move to the ink cartridge replacement position, close the scanner unit and follow the instruction below.
  • Page 110 User’s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Insert the ink cartridge diagonally into the cartridge holder and gently push it down until it clicks into place. Close the scanner unit. The ink cartridge holder returns to its home position. Follow the on-screen instruction. Note: ❏...

  • Page 111: Maintaining Your Product And Software

    Make sure that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen, the CD/DVD tray is removed, and the output tray is ejected. Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the cassette 2. Access the Epson Printer Utility 4. “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 46 &...

  • Page 112: Using The Control Panel

    User’s Guide Maintaining Your Product and Software Using the control panel Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the product control panel. Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the paper cassette. Enter Setup mode from the Home menu.

  • Page 113: Using The Head Cleaning Utility For Windows

    Make sure that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen, the CD/DVD tray is removed, and the output tray is ejected. Access the Epson Printer Utility 4. “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 46 &...

  • Page 114: Using The Control Panel

    User’s Guide Maintaining Your Product and Software Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the control panel Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the product control panel. Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. Enter Setup mode from the Home menu.

  • Page 115: Using The Print Head Alignment Utility For Mac Os X

    Make sure that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen, the CD/DVD tray is removed, and the output tray is ejected. Make sure A4-size paper is loaded in the cassette 2. Access the Epson Printer Utility 4. “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 46 &...

  • Page 116: Saving Power

    Select 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 15 minutes as the Sleep Timer setting, and click the Send button. Click the OK button. For Mac OS X Access the Epson Printer Utility 4. “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 46 &...

  • Page 117: Using The Control Panel

    User’s Guide Maintaining Your Product and Software Using the control panel Enter Setup mode from the Home menu. Select Printer Setup. Select Power Off Timer. Select Off, 30 minutes, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, or 12h. Select Sleep Timer. Select 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 15 minutes. Quieter Printer Operations You can make printer operations quiet without changing the print quality.

  • Page 118: Using The Control Panel

    Making Network Service Settings You can make network service settings such as Epson Connect, AirPrint, or Google Cloud Print using a Web browser on your computer, smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop that is connected to the same network as the product.

  • Page 119: Cleaning The Product

    User’s Guide Maintaining Your Product and Software When the product is found successfully, the product’s web page is displayed as shown below. Select the menu you want. The web page also allows you to check the product’s status and update the product’s firmware. Cleaning the Product Cleaning the exterior of the product To keep your product operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year by using the following instructions.

  • Page 120: Cleaning The Interior Of The Product

    User’s Guide Maintaining Your Product and Software ❏ Do not press the surface of the scanner glass with any force. ❏ Be careful not to scratch or damage the surface of the scanner glass, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it.
  • Page 121 User’s Guide Maintaining Your Product and Software Plug in the product and turn it on. Wait until the ink cartridge holder returns to the home position. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape as shown, then close the scanner unit slowly. Turn off the product and unplug its power cord.

  • Page 122: Checking And Installing Your Software

    Checking and Installing Your Software Checking the software installed on your computer To use the functions described in this User’s Guide, you need to install the following software. ❏ Epson Driver and Utilities ❏ Epson Easy Photo Print ❏ Epson Print CD ❏...

  • Page 123: Installing The Software

    Insert the product software disk that came with your product and select the software you want to install on the Software Select screen. If you are using Mac OS X, or if your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, go to the following Epson website to download and install the software.

  • Page 124: For Mac Os X

    Access the site at: http://www.epson.com Next, select the support section of your local Epson Web site. ❏ To uninstall applications, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account. You cannot uninstall programs if you log on as a limited account user.
  • Page 125 User’s Guide Maintaining Your Product and Software Select the check boxes for the software you want to uninstall, such as the printer driver and the application, from the list displayed. Click Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you cannot find the software you want to uninstall in the Uninstaller window, double-click the Applications folder in your Mac OS X hard drive, select the application you want to uninstall, and then drag it to the Trash icon.

  • Page 126: Transferring Data Using An External Storage Device

    User’s Guide Transferring Data Using an External Storage Device Transferring Data Using an External Storage Device You can use the product’s memory card slots or external USB port to copy files to a computer connected to the product. You can also use it to copy files on your computer to the storage device. Precautions on Storage Devices Keep the following in mind when copying files between your storage device and computer: ❏...

  • Page 127: Saving Files To A Storage Device

    User’s Guide Transferring Data Using an External Storage Device Double-click the removable disk icon, then select the folder in which your files are saved. Note: If you have set a volume label, it is displayed as the drive name. If you have not set the volume label, “removable disk” is displayed as the drive name on Windows XP.
  • Page 128 User’s Guide Transferring Data Using an External Storage Device Select the folder on your computer’s hard drive that contains the files you want to copy. Then select the files and drag them to the folder on your storage device. Important: For Mac OS X users When you remove the storage device, always drag the removable disk icon on your desktop into the trash before you remove the storage device or you may lose data on it.

  • Page 129: Error Indicators

    “Replacing an ink cartridge” on page 108 & If you print photos larger than A4 size, Epson recommends the use of large-size Epson ink cartridges. These high-capacity cartridges reduce the probability of having to replace cartridges mid-print.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting For Printing/Copying

    If a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the status monitor window. If an error message appears indicating the product’s ink pads are nearing the end of their service life, contact Epson support to replace them. The message will be displayed at regular intervals until the ink pads are replaced. When the product’s ink pads are saturated, the product stops and Epson support is required to continue printing.

  • Page 131: Print Queue

    EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides the following information: ❏ Current Status: If the ink is low or expended, the How to button appears in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 window. Clicking How to displays ink cartridge replacement instructions. ❏ Ink Levels: EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides a graphic display of the ink cartridge status.
  • Page 132 To update the ink cartridge status, click Update. When ink is low or expended, a How to button appears. Click How to, and EPSON Status Monitor will lead you step by step through the ink cartridge replacement procedure.

  • Page 133: Paper Jams

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Paper Jams Caution: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the product. Note: ❏ Cancel the print job if prompted by a message from the LCD screen or the printer driver. ❏...

  • Page 134: Removing Jammed Paper From Inside The Product

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Close the rear cover and the rear paper feed slot cover. Reattach the rear cover. Removing jammed paper from inside the product Carefully remove the jammed paper. Open the scanner unit. Then remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces. Important: Do not touch the flat white cable connected to the ink cartridge holder.

  • Page 135: Removing Jammed Paper From The Paper Cassette

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Close the scanner unit slowly. Removing jammed paper from the paper cassette Open the front cover. Pull out the paper cassette1. Pull out the paper cassette2. Remove the jammed paper from the cassette.

  • Page 136: Preventing Paper Jams

    ❏ For plain paper, do not load paper above the line just under the H or arrow mark inside the edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media. “Selecting Paper” on page 20 &...

  • Page 137: Print Quality Help

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Solve the paper jam. “Paper Jams” on page 133 & Access the printer settings. “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 45 & Select the Print Preview check box in the Main or Advanced window of your printer driver. Make the settings that you want to use to print.

  • Page 138: Horizontal Banding

    ❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package. ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. ❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the LCD menu or printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the product.

  • Page 139: Incorrect Or Missing Colors

    Epson recommends replacing the ink cartridges. “Replacing an ink cartridge” on page 108 & ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges and paper recommended by Epson. Blurry or smeared print ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges and paper recommended by Epson.

  • Page 140: Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying ❏ Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed. ❏ Do not touch or allow anything to come into contact with the printed side of paper with a shiny finish. To handle your prints, follow the instructions of the paper.

  • Page 141: Printout Has A Slight Slant

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Printout has a slight slant ❏ Make sure that the paper is loaded into the rear paper feed slot or the paper cassette correctly. “Loading Paper” on page 24 & ❏ If Fast Economy is selected for Paper & Quality Options in the printer driver Advanced window (Windows) or for Print Quality (Mac OS X) in Print Settings, select another setting.

  • Page 142: Printed Side Is Smeared Or Scuffed

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Printed side is smeared or scuffed ❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction. ❏ For Windows, select Thick paper and envelopes from Printer and Option Information in your printer driver’s Maintenance window.

  • Page 143: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Or The Cd/Dvd Tray Is Not Inserted Correctly

    ❏ For plain paper, do not load paper above the line just under the H or arrow mark inside the edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media. “Selecting Paper” on page 20 &...

  • Page 144: Paper Is Improperly Loaded

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Paper is improperly loaded If you have loaded the paper too far into the product, the product cannot feed the paper correctly. Turn the product off and gently remove the paper. Then turn the product on and reload the paper correctly. Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled ❏...

  • Page 145: Only The Power Light Is On

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Only the power light is on ❏ Turn off the product and computer. Make sure the product’s interface cable is securely plugged in. ❏ If you are using the USB interface, make sure your cable meets the USB or Hi-Speed USB standards. ❏...

  • Page 146: Increasing The Print Speed (For Windows Only)

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying Close the scanner unit slowly. Follow the on-screen instruction. Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only) Print speed may be increased by selecting certain settings in the Extended Settings window when the printing speed is slow.
  • Page 147 User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying The following dialog box appears. Select the following check boxes and print speed may be increased. ❏ High Speed Copies ❏ Always spool RAW datatype ❏ Page Rendering Mode ❏ Print as Bitmap For more details on each item, see the online help.

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting For Scanning

    ❏ Make sure you select the correct product if a scanner list appears when starting to scan. Windows: When you start Epson Scan using the EPSON Scan icon, and the Select Scanner list is displayed, make sure you select the model of your product.

  • Page 149: Using The Button

    “Epson Event Manager” on page 85 & ❏ Make sure Epson Scan and Epson Event Manager are installed correctly. ❏ If you have clicked the Keep Blocking button in the Windows Security Alert window during or after installation of the Epson Software, unblock Epson Event Manager.

  • Page 150: Using Scanning Software Other Than Epson Scan Driver

    Click the Exceptions tab, and then confirm that the check box for EEventManager Application is selected in the Programs and Services list. Click OK. Using scanning software other than Epson Scan driver ❏ If you are using any TWAIN-compliant programs, make sure that the correct product is selected as the Scanner or Source setting.

  • Page 151: The Scanning Area Or Direction Is Unsatisfactory

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting for Scanning ❏ Adjust the Threshold setting. Home Mode: Select Black&White as the Image Type setting, click the Brightness button, and then try adjusting the Threshold setting. Office Mode: Select Black&White as the Image Type setting, and then try adjusting the Threshold setting. Professional Mode: Select Black&White as the Image Type setting.

  • Page 152: Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions

    Click Configuration, select the Preview tab, and then clear the Auto Photo Orientation check box. Then, place your documents correctly. Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions If you have tried all the solutions and have not solved the problem, initialize the Epson Scan settings. Click Configuration, select the Other tab, and then click Reset All.

  • Page 153: Product Information

    User’s Guide Product Information Product Information System Requirements For Windows System PC Interface Windows 8 (32-bit, 64 bit), 7 (32-bit, 64-bit), Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), XP SP1 or higher (32-bit), Hi-Speed USB or XP Professional x64 Edition For Mac OS X System PC Interface Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x...
  • Page 154 Note: ❏ Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

  • Page 155: Printable Area

    User’s Guide Product Information Paper types Plain paper or special paper distributed by Epson 0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 in.) Thickness (for plain paper) Weight 64 g/m2 (17 lb) to 90 g/m2 (24 lb) (for plain paper) Envelopes: Envelope #10 4 1/8 ×...
  • Page 156 User’s Guide Product Information Envelopes: Minimum margin Media type Single sheets Envelopes 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 21.0 mm (0.83 in.) Note: Depending on the type of paper, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the print, or the area may be smeared.

  • Page 157: Scanner Specifications

    User’s Guide Product Information Note: If you are printing in the following areas of the disc, the disc or the CD/DVD tray may get stained with ink. Inner hub area 18 to 42 mm Outer periphery area 117 to 120 mm (12-cm CD/DVD) Scanner specifications Scanner type Flatbed color...

  • Page 158: Memory Card

    User’s Guide Product Information Memory card Compatible memory CompactFlash cards Microdrive Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate Memory Stick Duo SDXC SDHC miniSDHC miniSD microSDXC microSDHC microSD DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant. Media format DCF All card types standard version compliant.

  • Page 159: Electrical

    User’s Guide Product Information Weight Approx. 8.8 kg (19.4 lb) without the ink cartridges, the power cord, and the CD/DVD tray. * With the output tray extension extended. Electrical 100-120 V Model 220-240 V Model Input voltage range 90 to 132 V 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz...

  • Page 160: Interface

    Manufacture: Askey Computer Corporation Type: WLU6117-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.

  • Page 161: External Usb Device

    User’s Guide Product Information Hi-Speed USB (for PictBridge compliant devices/Mass storage class for external storage)* * Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. External USB device Devices The maximum capacities CD-R drive*, DVD-R drive*, Blu-ray CD-ROM / CD-R: 700MB drive* DVD-ROM / DVD-R: 4.7GB...

  • Page 162: Where To Get Help

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

  • Page 163: Help For Users In Europe

    Epson Helpdesk Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.

  • Page 164: Index

    Envelope Canceling printing................50 loading..................24, 30 Mac OS X..................51 Envelopes Windows..................51 printable area................156 CD/DVD Epson inserting..................33 Easy Photo Print.................52 printable area................156 paper.....................20 Cleaning Epson Connect..................8 print head...................112 Epson Connect Services..............96 Color problems................139 Epson Event Manager..............85 Coloring Book................86, 94 Error messages................129...
  • Page 165 Mac OS X...................113 problems..................140 Windows..................113 Marquee...................77 Help Memory card control panel................97 inserting..................35 Epson..................162 Memory cards Epson Event Manager..............85 data specifications..............158 Epson Scan...................84 supported types.................158 Home Mode..................70 Mirror image.................141 Home NW Print Settings...............96 Misalignment................138 Horizontal banding..............138 More Functions................86 Multiple pages per sheet..............59 Image Adjustment................65...
  • Page 166 User’s Guide Index Epson special paper..............20 multiple pages per sheet.............59 feeding problems..............143 photo.....................47 jams.....................133 preset....................55 loading..................24, 30 printing from................43 loading capacity.............20, 24 , 30 shortcut..................55 printable area................155 text....................47 specifications................154 Problems wrinkling..................144 banding..................138 Paper and Copy settings blank pages................141 more functions................92 blurry prints................139...
  • Page 167 User’s Guide Index Scan quality problems..............150 Scan to Cloud..................92 Scan to Memory Card..............92 Various printing................86 Scan to PC..................92 Scan to PC (Email)................92 Scan to PC (PDF)................92 Scan to PC (WSD)................92 Scan to USB Device................92 Web service..................8 Scanner glass..................36 Wi-Fi Auto Connect...............94 Scanning software Wi-Fi Direct Connection Setup............95 bundle software................85...

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