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  • Page 1 XP-520 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows............23 Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X..............25 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ............26 Using Epson Email Print ....................... 26 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ....................26 Using Epson Remote Print ......................
  • Page 4 Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ............47 Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert..................... 48 Paper Loading Capacity ........................48 Available Epson Papers ........................49 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ....................51 Paper or Media Type Settings ......................52 Placing Originals on the Product ......................
  • Page 5 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ................ 100 Scan to Memory Card Options ....................102 Changing Default Scan Button Settings .................. 103 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon ................103 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................... 105...
  • Page 6 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ......................107 Scan Modes..........................107 Selecting the Scan Mode......................108 Scanning in Full Auto Mode......................108 Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode............... 111 Scanning in Home Mode ......................111 Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ..................114 Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ................
  • Page 7 Epson JPEG File Settings....................... 157 Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings ................158 Scanning to a PDF File........................ 159 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan ..................162 Using Memory Cards With Your Product ....................164 Inserting a Memory Card ........................164 Memory Card Types ........................
  • Page 8 Adjusting Print Quality..........................191 Print Head Maintenance........................191 Print Head Nozzle Check......................191 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ............191 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ..............193 Print Head Cleaning ........................195 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............196 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility..............
  • Page 9 Incorrect Colors ........................... 236 Solving Scanning Problems ......................237 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 237 Cannot Start Epson Scan ......................237 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................238 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 239 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................239...
  • Page 10 Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................240 Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ..................240 Image is Too Dark ........................240 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image ..............241 Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image .................... 241 Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors..............
  • Page 11 FCC Compliance Statement......................259 Software Notice..........................260 Trademarks ............................260 Copyright Notice..........................261 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................261 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 262 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........262 Copyright Attribution ........................262...

  • Page 13: Xp-520 User's Guide

    XP-520 User's Guide Welcome to the XP-520 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

  • Page 14: Product Basics

    See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

  • Page 15: Using The Lcd Screen

    home button The LCD screen The arrow buttons and the OK button; navigate menus cancel button; stops copying, printing, or scanning, or resets settings start button Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Using the LCD Screen Displays the network status You can scroll left and right or change settings when these arrows are displayed Displays available button options Screen name...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Control Panel Position

    Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Raise or lower it to the desired angle as shown. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1.

  • Page 17: Product Parts Locations

    4. Select Quiet Mode and press the OK button. 5. Select On and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back...
  • Page 18 Document cover Scanner glass Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 19: Product Parts - Inside

    Product Parts - Inside Print head/ink cartridge holder Scanner unit Memory card slot Output tray Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 20: Product Parts - Back

    Product Parts - Back AC inlet Rear cover Vents USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 21: The Power Off And Sleep Timers

    The Power Off and Sleep Timers The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.

  • Page 22: Changing The Sleep Timer Setting From The Control Panel

    You see this screen: 5. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use. Then press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.

  • Page 23: Changing The Power And Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

    You see this screen: 4. Select Sleep Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep. Then press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows...
  • Page 24 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see this screen: 5. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting.

  • Page 25: Changing The Power And Sleep Timer Settings - Os X

    Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers &...

  • Page 26: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More

    Product Basics Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.

  • Page 27: Using Epson Remote Print

    Remote Print and how to download the software. 3. Download and install the Remote Print software. 4. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup.

  • Page 28: Using Google Cloud Print

    Wi-Fi Networking Using Google Cloud Print With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Google Cloud Print On A Chromebook

    With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below. Note: Make sure your Epson product is connected to your wireless network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup.
  • Page 30 Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. For more information on using Google Cloud Print, visit Epson Support. Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print...

  • Page 31: Wi-Fi Networking

    You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network. Epson product Wireless router or access point...

  • Page 32: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel

    Computer with a wireless interface Computer Internet Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
  • Page 33 • Press the cancel button to select a different wireless network. Then, press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you do not see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and press the OK button.

  • Page 34: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

    Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. Epson product Computer with a wireless interface Other wireless device Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:...

  • Page 35: Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

    Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network. Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.
  • Page 36 6. Enter your new Wi-Fi Direct password. Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long. • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow button to move to the next character. •...

  • Page 37: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    8. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 9. Press the OK button to exit. You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device.

  • Page 38: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button. 5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Your product should now display a WiFi symbol on the LCD screen. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet...

  • Page 39: Changing Or Updating Network Connections

    3. Select Network Settings and press the OK button. 4. Select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button. 5. Press the start button to print the network status sheet. (Press the back button if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.

  • Page 40: Changing A Usb Connection To A Wi-Fi Connection

    • If you want to add a Wi-Fi connection in addition to a USB connection, leave the USB cable connected to your product. 2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
  • Page 41 Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.

  • Page 42: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper You can load paper up to this size in the paper cassette: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]).
  • Page 43 2. Open the front cover. 3. Pull on the front cover to pull out the lower paper cassette. 4. Slide the edge guides outward.
  • Page 44 5. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using. 6. Do one of the following: • Insert paper in the cassette with the glossy or printable side facedown. • Insert up to 10 envelopes, printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown. •...
  • Page 45 Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge front guide and does not extend beyond the triangle symbol at the rear of the cassette. 7. Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides.
  • Page 46 8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it into your product. Note: Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating. 9.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Paper Settings For Each Source - Control Panel

    Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the product. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3.

  • Page 48: Turning Off The Paper Setting Alert

    Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Loading Capacity See the table here for the loading capacity of the paper cassettes. Paper type Load up to this many sheets Plain paper 100 sheets Epson Bright White Paper 80 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte...

  • Page 49: Available Epson Papers

    Envelopes 10 envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
  • Page 50 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 [216 × 279 mm]) S041667 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 Glossy S042174 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 8 ×...

  • Page 51: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches...

  • Page 52: Paper Or Media Type Settings

    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Envelopes Envelope Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to...
  • Page 53 Parent topic: Loading Paper...

  • Page 54: Placing Originals On The Product

    Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 ×...
  • Page 55 Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.20 inch (5 mm) away from each other and from the edge of the scanner glass. 3. If you are copying two book pages onto one sheet, place the book as shown to copy the first page, then turn the book as shown to copy the second page.

  • Page 56: Copying

    Copying Documents or Photos Copying and Restoring Photos Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the product. 2. Load the paper you want to print on.
  • Page 57 Note: To cancel copying, press the cancel button. Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Parent topic: Copying Related references Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Loading Paper...

  • Page 58: Paper Type Settings - Copying

    Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Prem.

  • Page 59: Copying Options

    • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Copying Options Select the copying 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 60 Copying option Available settings Description Paper Size Various sizes Selects the paper size for the copy printout Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type Presentation Matte Prem. Matte Prem. Glossy Ultra Glossy Glossy Prem. Semi-Gloss Document Type Text Copies a text document...

  • Page 61: Copying And Restoring Photos

    Copying option Available settings Description Dry Time Standard Provides longer drying time for 2-sided copies, if smudges or marks appear on Long the front of the paper when you print on Longer the second side Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Copying and Restoring Photos You can restore the colors in faded photos as you copy them.
  • Page 62 10. If you placed two originals on the scanner, press the left or right arrow button to view the second original, then press up or down arrow buttons to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99). 11.

  • Page 63: Printing From A Computer

    Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 64 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you will not be able to use the Borderless setting.
  • Page 65 6. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.

  • Page 66: Print Quality Options - Windows

    Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on plain paper. Text For text printing on plain paper.
  • Page 67 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. 1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing: • Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper on the long edge.
  • Page 68 You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 5. Click the Print Density button.

  • Page 69: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    You see this window: 6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 8.

  • Page 70: Print Density Adjustments - Windows

    Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Start Page Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page. Create Folded Booklet Options Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.

  • Page 71: Selecting Additional Layout And Print Options - Windows

    Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab. 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: •...
  • Page 72 • Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images. 3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button: •...

  • Page 73: Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

    Custom Color Correction Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones.

  • Page 74: Image Options And Additional Settings - Windows

    Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print.

  • Page 75: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    Note: These settings are not saved with your document. You can select to print the following information: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time • Collate Number (copy number) Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer.
  • Page 76 You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.

  • Page 77: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

    Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 3.

  • Page 78: Extended Settings - Windows

    You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues. Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect;...

  • Page 79: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows

    Always Spool RAW Datatype Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems. Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help.
  • Page 80 You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking Print Status - Windows...

  • Page 81: Checking Print Status - Windows

    Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. •...

  • Page 82: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens

    You see the printer settings window: 3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session.

  • Page 83: Changing Automatic Update Options

    3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options...

  • Page 84: Printing With Os X

    You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X...

  • Page 85: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Os X

    Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1.
  • Page 86 You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
  • Page 87 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.
  • Page 88 You see these settings: 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11.

  • Page 89: Print Quality Settings - Os X

    Print Quality Settings - OS X You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on photo paper. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with draft quality.

  • Page 90: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Os X

    Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.

  • Page 91: Selecting Print Layout Options - Os X

    Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop- up menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu.

  • Page 92: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Os X

    Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Managing Color - Os X

    Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper. Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper. Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing.

  • Page 95: Color Matching And Color Options - Os X

    Color Matching and Color Options - OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors.

  • Page 96: Selecting Printing Preferences - Os X

    Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red- eye in photos.

  • Page 97: Printing Preferences - Os X

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Printing Preferences - OS X You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.

  • Page 98: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Os X

    Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X...

  • Page 99: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button

    You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary: OS X 10.6/10.7: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold"...

  • Page 100: Scanning

    After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic:...
  • Page 101 The scan options are displayed: 4. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • To Memory saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings.

  • Page 102: Scan To Memory Card Options

    • If your product is connected to your computer over a network, select the computer name from the list. 6. Press the start button to start scanning. Scan to Memory Card Options Changing Default Scan Button Settings Parent topic: Starting a Scan Scan to Memory Card Options Select the Scan to Memory Card options you want to use.

  • Page 103: Changing Default Scan Button Settings

    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 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan under EPSON or EPSON Software.
  • Page 104 To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads Canadian downloads). You see an Epson Scan window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture...

  • Page 105: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    You can start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software.
  • Page 106 Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see an Epson Scan window like this:...

  • Page 107: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

    Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scan window. Select scanning options as necessary. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.

  • Page 108: Selecting The Scan Mode

    Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting the Scan Mode Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window: Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings...
  • Page 109 You see this window:...
  • Page 110 3. Click Scan. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.

  • Page 111: Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode

    Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanning in Home Mode When you scan in Home Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
  • Page 112 You see this window: 2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
  • Page 113 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.

  • Page 114: 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 115 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
  • Page 116 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. •...

  • Page 117: Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode

    Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Home Mode.

  • Page 118: 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 119 A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected. 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
  • Page 120 • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned.

  • Page 121: Scanning In Office Mode

    Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.

  • Page 122: Selecting A Scan Area - Office Mode

    10. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 123 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 124: Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode

    Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Office Mode.

  • Page 125: 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 126 You see this window:...
  • Page 127 12. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.

  • Page 128: 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 129 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
  • Page 130 • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2.

  • Page 131: Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode

    Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic:...
  • Page 132 Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.

  • Page 133: 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 134 A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected. 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
  • Page 135 • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned.

  • Page 136: Image Preview Guidelines

    If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print it at a larger size, you may need to increase the resolution from the default resolution set by Epson Scan. Follow these guidelines to determine the resolution setting you need:...
  • Page 137 If you will enlarge the image using Epson Scan's Target Size setting, you do not need to increase the Resolution setting. • You will scan the image at its original size but enlarge it later in an image-editing program. Increase Epson Scan's Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality.

  • Page 138: Selecting Scan File Settings

    Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You may also be able to access the window by clicking the icon on the Epson Scan window.

  • Page 139: Available Scanned File Types And Optional Settings

    A standard image file format for most OS X programs. PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen).

  • Page 140: Scanning With Os X Using Image Capture

    With OS X, you can scan with your product using an image-editing application such as Image Capture. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software.
  • Page 141 4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other available scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu.

  • Page 142: Available Scan Settings - Os X Image Capture

    6. Click Scan. Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture Parent topic: Scanning Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture You can select these scan settings in your imaging editing application for OS X, if available. Image Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting brightness, tint, temperature, and saturation.

  • Page 143: Scanning To Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan

    You can use Easy Photo Scan to easily scan your originals, edit the scanned images, and upload them to Facebook or other online destinations. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software.
  • Page 144 • OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Easy Photo Scan. Select your product and click OK, if necessary. You see a window like this: 3. Click the Scan icon. Your scanning program launches. 4. Click Scan in the window that appears to scan your original.

  • Page 145: Uploading Scanned Images To Facebook

    Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Related references Epson JPEG File Settings Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Uploading Scanned Images to Facebook You can configure a Facebook account for use with Easy Photo Scan and upload your scanned images to it.
  • Page 146 You see a window like this: Note: If you have already configured a Facebook account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account, click Login if necessary, and click Send to upload your images. 3.

  • Page 147: Uploading Scanned Images To Picasa

    5. Select an album from the Album list. Note: If you cannot select an album, make sure the Setting Name is set to (No Selection), click Login to log in to your Facebook account, and try again. If you want to create a new album, you must create it directly in Facebook.
  • Page 148 You see a window like this: Note: If you have already configured a Picasa account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account, click Login if necessary, and click Send to upload your images. 3.

  • Page 149: Uploading Scanned Images To Evernote

    7. Select an album from the Album list. Note: If you cannot select an album, make sure the Setting Name is set to (No Selection), click the Login button to log into your Picasa account, and try again. If you want to create a new album, you must create it directly in Picasa.
  • Page 150 You see a window like this: Note: You must install Evernote before you can use it with Easy Photo Scan. Note: If you have already configured an Evernote account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account and click Send to upload your images. 3.

  • Page 151: Uploading Scanned Images To Sugarsync

    6. If you also want to save the images to a local folder, select the Copy the image(s) to a local folder checkbox and select a folder. 7. If you want to save the current settings, click Edit, or the Setting Name or Destination Name field, and select Save As.
  • Page 152 You see a window like this: Note: If you have already configured a SugarSync account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account and click Send to upload your images. 3. Enter the account information in the E-Mail Address and Password fields. 4.

  • Page 153: Uploading Scanned Images To A Web Folder

    6. If you want to replace existing files with the same name with the uploaded images, click the Overwrite file(s) with the same name checkbox. 7. Click Check Connection to test whether the SugarSync account information is correct. 8. Select the image format for the uploaded files from the File or File Type list. 9.
  • Page 154 You see a window like this: Note: If you have already configured a Web Folder account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name or Destination Name for the account and click Send to upload your pictures. 3. Enter the Web Folder URL in the Address field. 4.

  • Page 155: Uploading Scanned Images To Email

    9. If you also want to save the images to a local folder, select the Copy the image(s) to a local folder checkbox and select a folder. 10. If you want to save the current settings, click Edit, or the Setting Name or Destination Name field, and select Save As.

  • Page 156: Saving Scanned Images To A Folder

    Note: With OS X, you also enter an email address and email text in the window. If you have already configured email settings in Easy Photo Scan, you can select them using the Destination Name field. 3. Select the image format for the saved files from the File or File Type list. 4.

  • Page 157: Epson Jpeg File Settings

    Related tasks Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan Epson JPEG File Settings You can select from the following settings in the JPEG settings window in Easy Photo Scan. Note: The available settings may vary, depending on the operating system you are using.

  • Page 158: Epson Tiff And Multi-Tiff File Settings

    Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings You can select from the following settings in the TIFF settings window in Easy Photo Scan. Note: The available settings may vary, depending on the operating system you are using.

  • Page 159: Scanning To A Pdf File

    Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan 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.
  • Page 160 You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK.
  • Page 161 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 OS X Finder, where you can view and print the document, if desired.

  • Page 162: Restoring Photo Colors As You Scan

    9. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the color-restored file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 163 Selecting Scan File Settings Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings...

  • Page 164: 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 Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time into the memory card slot on your product. 1.

  • Page 165: Memory Card Types

    Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Removing a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Memory Card Types You can insert these types of memory cards in your product. Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it.

  • Page 166: Removing A Memory Card

    Removing a Memory Card After you finish working with a memory card, you can check to make sure it is safe to remove it from your product. Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card.

  • Page 167: Viewing And Printing Photos

    Viewing and Printing Photos See these sections to view and print photos displayed on your product's LCD screen. Viewing and Printing Photos Print Setting Options - Memory Card Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing Photos You can select photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. 1.

  • Page 168: Print Setting Options - Memory Card

    You see a screen like this: 8. Do one or more of the following: • Press the down arrow button to change the print settings. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to select a setting, and press the left or right arrow buttons to select the option you want for the setting.
  • Page 169 Print settings Available Description options Paper Type Various paper Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of types paper types for copying (available options depend on the selected Paper Size setting) Borderless Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) With Border Leaves a small margin around the image...

  • Page 170: Printing Photo Layouts From A Memory Card

    Print settings Available Description options Scene Detection Automatic Optimizes the Fix Photo adjustments for specific types of photos; select the option that best matches your photo People content Landscape Night Scene Fix Red-Eye Automatically fixes the red-eye effect in photos Brightness Various settings Adjust individual qualities in your photo...
  • Page 171 You see this screen: 5. Select one of the layout options and press the OK button. 6. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the down arrow button. 7.

  • Page 172: Photo Layout Options

    10. To view and select additional photos for printing, repeat the above steps. 11. When you finish selecting your photos, press the OK button. 12. Do one or more of the following: • Press the down arrow button to change the print settings. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to select a setting, and press the left or right arrow buttons to select the option you want for the setting.

  • Page 173: Printing Photo Greeting Cards

    Jewel Index Prints 24 to 48 thumbnail images on a folded jewel case insert. Parent topic: Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory Card Printing Photo Greeting Cards You can create custom greeting cards using photos on your memory card or other device, and add your own handwritten or printed text.

  • Page 174: Printing A Greeting Card From A Template

    6. Select Letter to print three cards on one letter-size sheet or 4x6in to print one card. Then press the down arrow button. 7. Select the type of paper you plan to use and press the OK button. 8. Select the other print settings as necessary, pressing the OK button after each selection. 9.

  • Page 175: Transferring Photos On A Memory Card

    5. Place the template facedown on the scanner glass, with the blue triangle facing into the front right corner. 6. Close the document cover and press the OK button. 7. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 8.

  • Page 176: Transferring Photos From A Memory Card To Your Computer

    Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on your product and a computer connected to your product. Note: Do not transfer photos to and from a memory card while you are printing from the memory card.

  • Page 177: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to epson.com/recycle...

  • Page 178: Checking Cartridge Status With Windows

    2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Ink Levels and press the OK button. The ink cartridge status is displayed. Note: Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Press the OK button to exit. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks...
  • Page 179 Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product are broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select...
  • Page 180 You see this window: 4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...

  • Page 181: Checking Cartridge Status With Os X

    1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this: 3. Do the following as necessary:...

  • Page 182: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges

    (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: 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 183: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    273XL Yellow 273XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
  • Page 184 2. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Push in the blue tab to unlock the ink cartridge you are replacing. Then lift the bottom of the ink cartridge to remove it.
  • Page 185 Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
  • Page 186 6. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the areas shown above. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 7. Remove the cap from the cartridge and store it for later use. Note: Save the cap so you can recap ink cartridges before storing or disposing of them. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.

  • Page 187: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges

    Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer using black ink. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as possible for future printing.

  • Page 188: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows

    Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Click Cancel or Cancel Print to cancel your print job.
  • Page 189 2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. (OS X 10.8/10.9: Click the icon to cancel your print job. If an error message is displayed, click OK.) 3.

  • Page 190: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows

    The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink. Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled.

  • Page 191: Adjusting Print Quality

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance...
  • Page 192 3. Select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 6. Press the start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed.

  • Page 193: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    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, the print head is clean. Select No and press the OK button. Press the cancel button to exit.
  • Page 194 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers &...

  • Page 195: Print Head Cleaning

    5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks...

  • Page 196: Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel

    Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2.

  • Page 197: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    6. Press the start button to clean the print head. You see a message on the LCD screen during the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the display screen. 7.
  • Page 198 You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print.

  • Page 199: 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. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 2 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours.
  • Page 200 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press OK. 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Select Print Head Alignment and press the OK button. 6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.

  • Page 201: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    7. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for each set on the LCD screen. 8. Press the OK button when you are finished. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
  • Page 202 You see a window like this: 6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment.

  • Page 203: 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. Note: Make sure there is no dust or stains on the scanner glass or document cover.

  • Page 204: Cleaning And Transporting Your Product

    Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and front cover when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
  • Page 205 • Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the product from printing. • Do not carry the product by its control panel; this may damage the product. 1. Turn off the product. 2.
  • Page 206 9. Close the output tray and front cover, then lower the control panel. 10. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product. Keep the product level during transportation. Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder before turning on your product.

  • Page 207: 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 208: Product Status Messages

    LCD screen. You may also need to turn the printer off and on again. W-11 An ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. Contact Epson for support. (To continue printing, press the start button.) W-12 Ink cartridges are installed incorrectly.
  • Page 209 During the life of your product it may reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or the ink pads have reached the end of their usable life. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when these parts need replacing. If this happens during the standard warranty of the product, the exchange of the product or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty.

  • Page 210: Running A Product Check

    Using AirPrint Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Related topics Wi-Fi Networking 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 211 • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic:...

  • Page 212: Resetting Control Panel Defaults

    Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factory defaults. You can choose which settings to reset or reset them all. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.

  • Page 213: Noise After Ink Installation

    • If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after approximately 5 minutes, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic:...

  • Page 214: Solving Network Problems

    Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.

  • Page 215: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    • If your router or access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID), follow the instructions that came with your product to enter your wireless network name manually. • If your router or access point has security enabled, determine the kind of security it is using and any required password or passphrase for connection.

  • Page 216: Product Does Not Appear In Os X Printer Window

    4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. • If you have replaced your router, reinstall your product software to connect to the new router. Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode.

  • Page 217: Cannot Scan Over A Network

    Printing a Network Status Sheet Cannot Scan Over a Network If you cannot start Epson Scan for scanning over a network, try these solutions: • If you cannot scan from your product control panel, make sure you restarted your computer after installing the product software.

  • Page 218: Solving Copying Problems

    • 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. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings: Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings.

  • Page 219: Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies

    Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary.

  • Page 220: Paper Jam Problems In The Paper Cassette

    • Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • For best results, follow these guidelines: •...

  • Page 221: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product

    2. Pull out the paper cassette, then carefully remove any jammed paper. 3. Make sure the paper you loaded is under the edge guides. 4. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. 5. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.
  • Page 222 2. Lift the scanner unit and remove any jammed paper inside. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Close the scanner unit. 4. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.

  • Page 223: Paper Jam Problems In The Auto Duplexer

    Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer If you see a message that paper has jammed in the auto duplexer, follow the steps here. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Press the buttons to release the auto duplexer and remove the duplexer from your product. Carefully remove any jammed paper from inside the product.
  • Page 224 4. Open the duplexer and remove any jammed paper from inside it. 5. Reattach the duplexer. 6. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references...

  • Page 225: Paper Ejection Problems

    Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Cancel printing to eject the paper. Select the correct paper size when you reprint. •...

  • Page 226: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar

    • Run a product check to see if a test page prints. If the test page prints, check to see if your product software is installed correctly. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer. •...

  • Page 227: Error After Cartridge Replacement

    3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Extended Settings button. 5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3, then click OK. 6. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 7. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar.

  • Page 228: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    • 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. Let the product rest with the power on for 30 minutes, then try printing again. For the fastest printing, select the following settings in your product software: •...

  • Page 229: 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 230: Incorrect Margins On Printout

    Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. •...

  • Page 231: Incorrect Characters Print

    Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 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: •...

  • Page 232: Slanted Printout

    Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. •...

  • Page 233: White Or Dark Lines In 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 234: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    • Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper right after printing to allow the ink to set. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images.

  • Page 235: Grainy Printout

    • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Loading Paper Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges...

  • Page 236: 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 237: Solving Scanning Problems

    • If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall your scanning software, try reinstalling it. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software.

  • Page 238: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

    OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.

  • Page 239: Image Consists Of A Few Dots Only

    If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.

  • Page 240: Straight Lines In An Image Appear Crooked

    • 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 241: Back Of Original Image Appears In Scanned Image

    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 242: Scan Area Is Not Adjustable In Thumbnail Preview

    Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview If you cannot adjust the scan area while viewing a Thumbnail preview in Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Create a scan area by drawing a marquee on your preview image and adjusting it as necessary.

  • Page 243: Memory Card Does Not Fit Into A Slot

    Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot If a memory card does not fit properly in a slot, do not force it in. You may need to use an adapter with your memory card. Parent topic: Solving Memory Card Problems Related references Memory Card Types Related tasks...

  • Page 244: When To Uninstall Your Product Software

    • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select the uninstall option for your Epson product, then select Uninstall/Change. Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue.

  • Page 245: Uninstalling Product Software - Os X

    4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall. • Windows 7/Windows Vista: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change.

  • Page 246: Where To Get Help

    Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the – (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 epson.com/support (U.S.) or...

  • Page 247: 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 this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements...

  • Page 248: Os X System Requirements

    To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • OS X 10.9.x • OS X 10.8.x • OS X 10.7.x • OS X 10.6.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product.

  • Page 249: 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 250 Single sheets - normal printing Margin: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Quality border/top: 1.61 inch (41 mm) minimum Quality border/bottom: 1.46 inch (37 mm) minimum Single sheets - borderless printing Quality border/top: 1.73 inch (44 mm) minimum Quality border/bottom: 1.57 inch (40 mm) minimum...

  • Page 251: Ink Cartridge Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for priming, the rest is available for printing.

  • Page 252: Memory Card Specifications

    Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Memory Card Specifications Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it.

  • Page 253: Dimension Specifications

    Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 5.4 inches (138 mm) Printing: 5.4 inches (138 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Depth Stored: 13.4 inches (341 mm) Printing: 19.8 inches (504 mm) Weight 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) (without ink cartridges or power cord) Parent topic:...

  • Page 254: Interface Specifications

    Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications One Hi-Speed USB port for a computer Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standards IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Security WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (AES);...
  • Page 255 • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation. • Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.

  • Page 256: 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 this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. General Product Safety Instructions...
  • Page 257 • Allow space behind the product for the cables, and space above the product so that you can fully raise the document cover. • Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. • Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust. •...

  • Page 258: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    • When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions Parent topic: Notices Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions •...

  • Page 259: Lcd Screen Safety Instructions

    • Use only a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. • If the LCD screen is damaged, contact Epson. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

  • Page 260: Software Notice

    Trademarks ® ® EPSON and Supplies Central are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Epson iPrint and Remote Print are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 261: Copyright Notice

    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 262: A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials

    Copyright Notice A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.

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