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  • Page 1 User's Guide NPD5018-11 EN...
  • Page 2 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
  • Page 3 EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ❏ PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 ❏ Intel ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ❏ General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Printing from Smart Devices....60 Using Epson iPrint..... . . 60 Administrator Settings Using AirPrint.
  • Page 6 Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed....110 Epson Connect Service..... .87 Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled.
  • Page 7 Where to Get Help......145 Technical Support Web Site....145 Contacting Epson Support....145...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Provides information on network settings and solving problems when using the printer on a network. ❏ Administrator's Guide (PDF manual) Provides network administrators with information on management and printer settings. ❏ Epson Connect Guide (PDF manual) Provides information on Epson Connect services. This guide is available from the Epson Connect portal website. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu...

  • Page 9: Descriptions Used In This Manual

    User's Guide About This Manual Links to related sections. Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver screens are from Windows 8 or Mac OS X v10.8.x. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation. ❏...

  • Page 10: Important Instructions

    ❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 11: Printer Advisories And Warnings

    User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ The printer is heavy and should not be lifted or carried by less than two people. When lifting the printer, two or more people should assume the correct positions as shown below. ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. ❏...

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

    User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.

  • Page 13: Advisories And Warnings For Using The Optional Cabinet

    User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ The exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces. Advisories and Warnings for Using the Optional Cabinet ❏...

  • Page 14: Administrator Settings

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

  • Page 15: Printer Basics

    User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Front paper feed slot (B2) Load one sheet of paper at a time by hand. Paper cassette 1 (C1) Loads paper.
  • Page 16 User's Guide Printer Basics Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Rear paper feed (B1) Loads paper. Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed.
  • Page 17 User's Guide Printer Basics Control panel Operates the printer. Print head Fires ink. Front cover (A) Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the printer.
  • Page 18 User's Guide Printer Basics Rear cover 2 (D2) Pull out when removing jammed paper. AC inlet Connects the power cord. Rear cover 1 (D1) Open when replacing the maintenance box or maintenance rollers, or removing jammed paper. Rear cover (E) Covers for the optional paper cassette units.

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    User's Guide Printer Basics Control Panel Buttons and Lights Turns the printer on or off. Unplug the power cord when the power light is off. Displays the Paper Setup screen. You can select the paper size and paper type settings for each paper source.

  • Page 20: Menu Options

    User's Guide Printer Basics Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection. Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Ad Hoc mode. Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct mode.

  • Page 21: System Administration

    Shows or prints the current network settings. Status Wi-Fi Direct Status Epson Connect Displays whether or not the printer is registered and connected to Epson Status Connect or Google Cloud Print service. See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.
  • Page 22 User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Printer Settings Paper Source Rear Paper Feed Feeds paper from the rear paper feed on a priority Settings Priority basis. A4/Letter Auto Feeds paper from the paper source set as A4 size Switching when there is no paper source set as Letter, or feeds from the paper source set as Letter size when there is...
  • Page 23 Advanced Setup See the Network Guide for more details. Epson Connect You can suspend or resume the Epson Connect or Google Could Print service, or cancel using the Services services (restore the default settings). See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.
  • Page 24 User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Universal Print These print settings are applied when printing from an external device without using the printer Settings driver, or when printing from a PostScript printer driver or PCL printer driver. Top Offset Adjust the top or left margin of the paper.
  • Page 25 User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Common Paper Size Select the paper size. Settings Paper Type Select the paper type. Orientation Select the printing direction. Quality Select the print quality. Ink Save Mode Conserves ink by reducing the print density. Print Order Last Page on Top: Prints from the first page of a file.
  • Page 26 User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations PS3 Menu Error Sheet Prints a sheet showing the error status when any PostScript errors occur while printing and any errors occur while printing a PDF file. Coloration Select the color mode for PostScript printing. Image Protect Disable this feature to lower the print quality automatically if the printer's memory becomes full.

  • Page 27: Loading Paper

    Related Information “Printer Specifications” on page 114 & Available Paper and Capacities Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts. Genuine Epson Paper Note: Genuine Epson paper is not available when printing with the Epson universal printer driver.
  • Page 28 Note: ❏ The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. ❏ When printing on genuine Epson paper at a user defined size, only Standard or Normal print quality settings are available.
  • Page 29 User's Guide Loading Paper Commercially Available Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) 2-Sided Printing Paper Paper Rear Paper Front Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Feed Paper Feed to 4 Slot Plain paper A3, B4 Auto, Up to the line under the *1*2 Manual symbol inside the edge...

  • Page 30: List Of Paper Types

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

  • Page 31: Loading Paper In The Paper Cassette

    User's Guide Loading Paper Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver PostScript Printer Epson Universal Driver Printer Driver Epson Matte Paper- Matte Epson Matte Epson Matte Heavyweight Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Thick paper Thick-Paper Thick-Paper Thick Thick...
  • Page 32 User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Slide the front edge guide to its maximum position, and then slide the side edge guides to adjust to the paper size you want to use. 3. Load paper with the printable side facing down, and then slide the front edge guide to the edge of the paper. Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper.

  • Page 33: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed

    User's Guide Loading Paper 7. Slide out the output tray. Related Information “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 27 & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 27 & Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed 1. Open the feeder guard and pull out the paper support. 2.
  • Page 34 User's Guide Loading Paper 3. Load paper at the center of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. Important: ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line just under the symbol inside the edge guide.

  • Page 35: Loading Paper In The Front Paper Feed Slot

    User's Guide Loading Paper Note: ❏ Return the remaining paper to its package. If you leave it in the printer, the paper may curl or the print quality may decline. ❏ You can use pre-punched paper under the following conditions. Automatic 2-sided printing is not available for pre- punched paper.

  • Page 36: Loading Envelopes And Precautions

    User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Slide the edge guides to adjust to the paper size you want to use. 3. Insert the paper with the printable side facing down until the printer partially pulls in the paper. Important: ❏ Load paper short edge first. However, when you have set the long edge as the width of the user defined size, load paper long edge first.

  • Page 37: Setting The Paper Size And Paper Type For Each Paper Source

    User's Guide Loading Paper ❏ Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading. When the stacked envelopes are puffed up with air, press them down to flatten them before loading. ❏ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Using these envelopes causes paper jams and smears on the printout.

  • Page 38: Printing

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

  • Page 39: Printing Basics - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Printing ❏ Document Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. ❏ Paper Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. ❏ Color: Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray. Note: ❏...
  • Page 40 User's Guide Printing 3. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the print dialog. If necessary, click Show Details or to expand the print window. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Preset: Select when you want to use the registered settings. ❏...

  • Page 41: Printing On 2-Sides

    Printing 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.x or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, and then add the printer again.
  • Page 42 Printing on 2-Sides - Windows Note: ❏ Manual 2-sided printing is available when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 43 User's Guide Printing Note: ❏ Printing may be slow depending on the combination of options selected for Select Document Type in the Print Density Adjustment window and for Quality on the Main tab. ❏ For manual 2-sided printing, the Print Density Adjustment setting is not available. 7.

  • Page 44: Printing Several Pages On One Sheet

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

  • Page 45: Printing To Fit The Paper Size

    User's Guide Printing 4. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 5. Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet, the Layout Direction (page order), and Border. 6. Set the other items as necessary. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 31 &...

  • Page 46: Printing Multiple Files Together (For Windows Only)

    User's Guide Printing 6. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 31 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 33 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot” on page 35 &...

  • Page 47: Enlarged Printing And Making Posters (For Windows Only)

    User's Guide Printing Note: To open a Print Project saved in Job Arranger Lite, click Job Arranger Lite on the printer driver's Maintenance tab. Next, select Open from the File menu to select the file. The extension of the saved files is "ecl". 1.
  • Page 48 User's Guide Printing 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select 2x1 Poster, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, or 4x4 Poster from Multi-Page on the Main tab. 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. 6.
  • Page 49 User's Guide Printing 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks. 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back.
  • Page 50 User's Guide Printing 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks). 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together.
  • Page 51 User's Guide Printing 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks. 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
  • Page 52 User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.

  • Page 53: Printing Using Advanced Features

    User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing Using Advanced Features This section introduces a variety of additional layout and printing features available on the printer driver. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver” on page 89 &...

  • Page 54: Printing A Reduced Or Enlarged Document

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

  • Page 55: Printing Using A Postscript Printer Driver

    User's Guide Printing Printing an Anti-Copy Pattern (for Windows Only) You can print documents with invisible letters such as "Copy". These letters appear when the document is photocopied so that the copies can be distinguished from the original. You can also add your own anti-copy pattern.
  • Page 56 User's Guide Printing 3. Access the PostScript printer driver window. 4. Select the orientation you set in the application as the Orientation on the Layout tab. 5. Make the following settings on the Paper/Quality tab. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. ❏...

  • Page 57: Printing Using A Postscript Printer Driver - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Printing 6. Click Advanced, make the following settings, and then click OK. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. ❏ Color Mode: Select to print in full color or monochrome. 7. Click OK. 8.
  • Page 58 User's Guide Printing 3. Access the print dialog. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Printer: Select your printer. ❏ Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. ❏ Orientation: Select the orientation you set in the application. 5.
  • Page 59 User's Guide Printing 6. Select Printer Features from the pop-up menu, select Quality as the Feature Sets setting, and then select the type of paper you loaded as the MediaType setting. 7. Select Color as the Feature Sets setting, and then select the setting for Color Mode. 8.

  • Page 60: Setting Items For The Postscript Printer Driver

    Using Epson iPrint Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to print photos, documents, and web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. You can use local print, printing from a smart device that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer, or remote print, printing from a remote location over the Internet.
  • Page 61 Displays photos and documents you selected. Starts printing. Note: To print from the document menu using iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS, start Epson iPrint after transferring the document you want to print using the file sharing function in iTunes.

  • Page 62: Using Airprint

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

  • Page 63: Canceling Printing - Windows

    User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Select the Maintenance tab. 3. Click Print Queue. 4. Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver” on page 89 &...

  • Page 64: Replacing Ink Cartridges And Other Consumables

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

  • Page 65: Ink Cartridge Codes

    Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed.
  • Page 66 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer. ❏ Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print. ❏...

  • Page 67: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Replacing Ink Cartridges 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push the ink cartridge that you want to replace. The ink cartridge will pop out slightly. 3. Remove the ink cartridge from the printer. 4.

  • Page 68: Maintenance Box Code

    “Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions” on page 65 & Maintenance Box Code Epson recommends the use of a genuine Epson maintenance box. The following is the code for the genuine Epson maintenance box. T6712 Maintenance Box Handling Precautions Read the following instructions before replacing the maintenance box.

  • Page 69: Replacing A Maintenance Box

    Replace the maintenance box when you are promoted to do so. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing.

  • Page 70: Maintenance Rollers Codes

    “Maintenance Box Handling Precautions” on page 68 & Maintenance Rollers Codes Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson maintenance rollers. The following are the codes. Maintenance rollers of paper cassette 1: S990011 Maintenance rollers of paper cassette 2 to 4: S990021...
  • Page 71 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 1. Remove the new maintenance rollers from their package. Important: ❏ The maintenance rollers for the paper cassette 1 and paper cassette 2 to 4 are different. Check the direction of the arrow at the center of the maintenance rollers, and make sure the maintenance rollers are the ones for paper cassette 1.
  • Page 72 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 5. Pull out rear cover 2. 6. Remove the cover inside the back of the printer. 7. Slide out the two used maintenance rollers, and remove them. 8. Insert two new maintenance rollers until they click into place. Note: Insert the maintenance rollers by rolling them so that you can insert them smoothly.
  • Page 73 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 9. Reattach the cover inside the back of the printer. 10. Hold up the maintenance roller for the paper cassette by rolling it up, and then remove it. 11. Install the new maintenance roller in the paper cassette.

  • Page 74: Replacing Maintenance Rollers In Paper Cassette 2 To 4

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 12. Hold down the maintenance roller firmly. 13. Insert rear cover 2, close rear cover 1, and then insert the paper cassette. 14. Turn on the printer, select Menu>Maintenance>Maintenance Roller Information>Reset Maintenance Roller Counter, and then select the paper cassette in which you replaced the maintenance rollers.
  • Page 75 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 3. Pull out the paper cassette for which you want to replace the rollers. 4. Turn the printer around, and then open the printer's rear cover.
  • Page 76 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 5. Remove the screws by a screwdriver and remove the cover on the rear of inside the printer. 6. Slide out two used maintenance rollers, and remove both of them. 7. Insert two new maintenance rollers until they click into place. Note: Insert the maintenance rollers by rolling them so that you can insert them smoothly.
  • Page 77 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 8. Hold up the maintenance roller for the paper cassette by rolling it up, and then remove it. 9. Install the new maintenance roller in the paper cassette. 10. Hold down the maintenance roller firmly. 11.

  • Page 78: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink

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

  • Page 79: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Windows

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

  • Page 80: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 31 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 33 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot” on page 35 &...

  • Page 81: Conserving Black Ink When The Black Ink Is Low (For Windows Only)

    ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.

  • Page 82: Improving Print Quality

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

  • Page 83: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head - Windows

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

  • Page 84: Aligning The Print Head - Control Panel

    User's Guide Improving Print Quality Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Enter Menu from the home screen. 3. Select Maintenance > Print Head Alignment. 4. Select one of the alignment menus and follow the on-screen instructions to print a pattern for alignment. ❏...

  • Page 85: Aligning The Print Head - Windows

    User's Guide Improving Print Quality ❏ Horizontal Alignment: Find and enter the number for the least separated or overlapping pattern in each group. Aligning the Print Head - Windows 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3.

  • Page 86: Improving Horizontal Streaks

    Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer. The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint. 1. Load the cleaning sheet that came with the Epson genuine paper in the rear paper feed. 2. Enter Menu from the home screen.

  • Page 87: Applications And Network Service Information

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

  • Page 88: Running Web Config On Windows

    IPv6: http://[the printer's IP address]/ Examples: IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/ IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information “Printing Using Epson iPrint” on page 61 & Running Web Config on Windows When connecting a computer to the printer using WSD, follow the steps below to run Web Config.

  • Page 89: Necessary Applications

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

  • Page 90: Mac Os X Printer Driver

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

  • Page 91: E-Web Print (For Windows Only)

    User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Accessing the printer driver from applications Select Print from the File menu. If necessary, click Show Details (or ) to expand the print window. Note: Operations differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. Starting the utility ❏...

  • Page 92: Epson Software Updater

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

  • Page 93: Uninstalling Applications - Windows

    3. To uninstall the printer driver, select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then remove the printer from the enabled printers list. 4. Quit all running applications. 5. Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Uninstaller.

  • Page 94: Installing Applications

    6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer driver again.
  • Page 95 2. Insert the software disc that came with the printer into the computer, and download the "Driver/PostScript/ eppsnt.inf " file. Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, download the printer driver from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/...
  • Page 96 4. Insert the software disc that came with the printer into the computer, and download the "Driver/PostScript/ eppsnt.inf " file. Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, download the printer driver from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/...

  • Page 97: Installing The Epson Universal Printer Driver (For Windows Only)

    “Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver - Mac OS X” on page 144 & Installing the Epson Universal Printer Driver (for Windows Only) The Epson universal printer driver is a universal PCL6 compatible print driver that comes with the following features: ❏ It supports basic print functions needed for business situations.

  • Page 98: Updating Applications And Firmware

    Do not turn off the computer or the printer while updating. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications from your local Epson website.

  • Page 99: Solving Problems

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

  • Page 100: Checking The Printer Status - Windows

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

  • Page 101: Removing Jammed Paper

    User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper Follow the on-screen instructions on the printer's control panel to locate and remove the jammed paper including any torn pieces. Caution: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. If the printer starts operating, it could cause an injury.

  • Page 102: Removing Jammed Paper From The Rear Paper Feed (B1)

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

  • Page 103: Removing Jammed Paper From The Paper Cassette (C1/C2/C3/C4)

    User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Reattach the cover. 5. Insert the paper cassette, and then set the output tray. Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper Cassette (C1/C2/C3/C4) Note: If the optional cabinet and the paper cassette units are installed, do not pull out two or more paper cassettes at the same time.

  • Page 104: Removing Jammed Paper From Rear Cover 1 (D1) And Rear Cover 2 (D2)

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

  • Page 105: Removing Jammed Paper From The Rear Cover (E)

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

  • Page 106: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

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

  • Page 107: Power And Control Panel Problems

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Make sure the paper size and paper type settings of the paper source are correct. ❏ Enable Paper Feed Assist Mode in the System Administration > Printer Settings menu when multiple sheets of paper are fed at the same time from paper cassette 1. Related Information “Environmental Specifications”...

  • Page 108: Printout Problems

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ If you are using the printer over a network, make sure the printer is connected to the network. You can check the status by checking the indicators on the control panel or by printing the network status sheet. If the printer is not connected to the network, see the Network Guide.

  • Page 109: The Position, Size, Or Margins Of The Printout Are Incorrect

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

  • Page 110: Paper Is Smeared Or Scuffed

    User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 31 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 33 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot” on page 35 & “Printable Area” on page 114 &...

  • Page 111: The Printed Image Is Inverted

    User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Canceling Printing” on page 62 & The Printed Image Is Inverted Clear any mirror image settings in the printer driver or the application. ❏ Windows Clear Mirror Image on the printer driver's More Options tab. ❏...

  • Page 112: Postscript Printer Driver Problems

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Disable quiet mode. This feature slows down the printing speed. ❏ Windows Select Off as the Quiet Mode setting on the printer driver's Main tab. ❏ Mac OS X Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer.

  • Page 113: Printing Is Too Slow While Using Postscript Printer Driver

    > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). Select On as the Quiet Mode setting. Forgot Your Password If you forget the administrator's password, contact Epson support. Related Information “Contacting Epson Support” on page 145 &...

  • Page 114: Appendix

    User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 400×2 rows Color ink nozzles: 400×2 rows for each color Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb) Weight of Paper Thick Paper 91 to 256 g/m2 (25 to 68 lb) Envelope Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb)

  • Page 115: Interface Specifications

    User's Guide Appendix Interface Specifications For Computer Hi-Speed USB Wi-Fi Specifications Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency Range 2.4 GHz Maximum Radio-Frequency Power 18.2 dBm (EIRP) Transmitted *3*4 Coordination Modes Infrastructure, Ad hoc , Wi-Fi Direct Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit), WPA-PSK (AES) , WPA2-Enterprise Complies with either IEEE802.11b/g/n or IEEE802.11b/g depending on location of purchase.

  • Page 116: Supported Third Party Services

    User's Guide Appendix SNMPv3 You need to use a device for connection that complies with IEEE802.1X. Supported Third Party Services AirPrint Print iOS 5 or later/Mac OS X v10.7.x or later Google Cloud Print Dimensions Only the printer Dimensions Storage ❏...

  • Page 117: Electrical Specifications

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

  • Page 118: System Requirements

    User's Guide Appendix System Requirements ❏ Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows Vista (32-bit, 64- bit)/Windows XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows XP (32-bit)/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit, 64-bit)/ Windows Server 2003 (32-bit, 64-bit) ❏...
  • Page 119 User's Guide Appendix Font Name Helvetica, Helvetica Oblique, Helvetica Bold, Helvetica Bold Oblique, Helvetica Condensed, Helvetica Condensed Oblique, Helvetica Condensed Bold, Helvetica Condensed Bold Oblique, Helvetica Narrow, Helvetica Narrow Oblique, Helvetica Nar- row Bold, Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique Hoefler Text, Hoefler Text Italic, Hoefler Text Black, Hoefler Text Black Italic, Hoefler Text Ornaments Joanna, Joanna Italic, Joanna Bold, Joanna Bold Italic LetterGothic, LetterGothic Slanted, LetterGothic Bold, LetterGothic Bold Slanted ITC Lubalin Graph Book, ITC Lubalin Graph Book Oblique, ITC Lubalin Graph Demi, ITC Lubalin Graph Demi Oblique...

  • Page 120: Available Fonts For Pcl 5 (Bitstream)

    User's Guide Appendix Available Fonts for PCL 5 (Bitstream) Scalable Font Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol Fixed Pitch 810 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Courier Fixed Pitch 850 Regular, Bold, Italic Letter Gothic Fixed Pitch 810 Dark Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic CourierPS Dutch 801 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic...

  • Page 121: Available Fonts For Pcl 6 (Bitstream)

    User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol David BT Medium, Bold David Narkis Tam BT Medium, Bold Narkis Miryam BT Medium, Bold, Italic Miryam Koufi BT Medium, Bold Koufi Naskh BT Medium, Bold Naskh Ryadh BT Medium, Bold Ryadh Bitmap Font Font Name...
  • Page 122 User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol Dutch 801 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic CG Times Zapf Humanist 601 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic CG Omega Ribbon 131 Coronet Clarendon 701 Clarendon Condensed Swiss 742 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Univers Swiss 742 Condensed Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic...

  • Page 123: Available Fonts For Pcl (Urw)

    User's Guide Appendix Bitmap Font Font Name Symbol Line Printer Related Information “List of Symbol Sets for PCL 6 (Bitstream)” on page 127 & Available Fonts for PCL (URW) Scalable Font Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol Nimbus Mono Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Courier Letter Gothic Medium, Bold, Italic...
  • Page 124 User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol URW Century Schoolbook Roman, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic New Century Schoolbook Nimbus Roman Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Times URW Chancery Medium ITC Zapf Chancery Italic Italic Symbol Symbol URW Dingbats Wingdings Dingbats ITC Zapf Dingbats...

  • Page 125: List Of Symbol Sets

    User's Guide Appendix List of Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. When you are considering which font to use, you should also consider which symbol set to combine with the font. Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you will probably never need to adjust the printer's settings.
  • Page 126 User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Attribute Font Classification Name ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Math-8 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Roman-8 ✓ ✓ ✓ WiE.Europe ✓ ✓ ✓ Pc1004 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 8859-15ISO ✓ ✓ ✓ PcTk437 ✓ ✓ ✓ Windows ✓...
  • Page 127 User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Attribute Font Classification Name ✓ ✓ Hebrew7 ✓ ✓ 8859-8 ISO ✓ ✓ Hebrew8 ✓ ✓ Pc862Heb ✓ ✓ PC-862, Hebrew ✓ Arabic8 ✓ HPWARA ✓ Pc864Ara ✓ Symbol ✓ Wingdings 579L ✓ ZapfDigbats ✓ OCR A ✓...
  • Page 128 User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 8859-2 Latin 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO Spanish ✓ ✓ ✓ Roman-9 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ PS Math ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 8859-9 Latin 5 ✓...
  • Page 129 User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification ✓ ZapfDigbats ✓ ✓ PC-866, Cyrillic ✓ ✓ Greek8 ✓ ✓ Windows Greek ✓ ✓ Windows Cyrillic ✓ ✓ PC-851, Greek ✓ ✓ ISO 8859/5 Cyrillic ✓ ✓ PC-8, Greek ✓ ✓...
  • Page 130 User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 8859-2 Latin 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO Spanish ✓ ✓ ✓ Roman-9 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ PS Math ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 8859-9 Latin 5 ✓...

  • Page 131: Regulatory Information

    User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Name Attribute Font Classification ✓ ZapfDigbats ✓ ✓ PC-866, Cyrillic ✓ ✓ Greek8 ✓ ✓ Windows Greek ✓ ✓ Windows Cyrillic ✓ ✓ PC-851, Greek ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 8859/5 Cyrillic ✓ ✓ PC-8, Greek ✓...

  • Page 132: Restrictions On Copying

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

  • Page 133: Printer Transfer And Transportation

    User's Guide Appendix Printers can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before copying published material. Printer Transfer and Transportation Caution: ❏...

  • Page 134: Transporting The Printer

    User's Guide Appendix Transporting the Printer Prepare the printer for transport as described here. Important: ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. ❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the printer from printing.
  • Page 135 User's Guide Appendix Caution: ❏ Make sure you turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the printer, and disconnect any cables before starting installation. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock. ❏ Lock the casters of the cabinet before starting installation. If the cabinet moves unexpectedly, you may be injured. ❏...
  • Page 136 User's Guide Appendix 5. Place the cabinet on a flat surface and lock the casters at the front. 6. Secure the stands with the attachments and screws. Important: Make absolutely sure both stands are attached securely, otherwise the printer may fall.
  • Page 137 User's Guide Appendix 7. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette.
  • Page 138 User's Guide Appendix 8. Lower the printer or an optional paper cassette unit gently onto the cabinet aligning the corners, and then secure them with the screws. Note: ❏ Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws when securing the printer. ❏...

  • Page 139: Optional Paper Cassette Unit Code

    User's Guide Appendix 9. Secure the printer or an optional paper cassette unit at the back with the attachments and screws. 10. Insert the paper cassette, and then attach the output tray. 11. Connect the cables and plug in the printer. Note: When uninstalling the cabinet, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, disconnect any cables, and then perform the installation procedure in reverse.

  • Page 140: Installing The Optional Paper Cassette Units

    User's Guide Appendix Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units You can install up to three paper cassette units. Caution: ❏ Make sure you turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the printer, and disconnect any cables before starting installation. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock. ❏...
  • Page 141 User's Guide Appendix 5. Place the optional paper cassette unit where you want to set up the printer. 6. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette. 7. Stack all optional paper cassette units on top of each other, and then secure them with the screws.
  • Page 142 User's Guide Appendix 8. Lower the printer gently onto the optional paper cassette aligning the corners, and then secure them with the screws using a screw driver. Note: Depending on the configuration, some screws may be left over after assembly. 9.
  • Page 143 User's Guide Appendix 10. Insert a label showing the size of the paper to be loaded in the cassette into the holder. 11. Insert the paper cassette, and then attach the output tray. 12. Place the sticker indicating the cassette number. 13.
  • Page 144 User's Guide Appendix Related Information “Optional Paper Cassette Unit Code” on page 139 & “Installing the Optional Cabinet” on page 134 & Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver To use the installed optional paper cassette unit, the printer driver needs to acquire the necessary information. Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver - Windows Note: Log on to your computer as an administrator.

  • Page 145: 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.

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