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Ink Cartridge Codes Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Light Cyan Magenta XP-850 277XL 277XL 277XL 277XL 277XL 277XL Not all cartridges are available in all regions.
(Europe only) Provides you with detailed operating, safety, and troubleshooting instructions. See this guide when You can view the Epson Connect guide by using this product with a computer, or when using double-clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop.
Basic Guide Safety Instructions ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the product ❏ Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. and do not use the cord with any other equipment. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from Use of other cords with this product or the use of the lightning (for fax capable models).
Basic Guide Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview Note: ❏ Control panel design varies depending on location. ❏ Although the control panel design and what displayed on the LCD screen such as menu names and option names may differ from your actual product, the method of operation is the same. Button and LCD Buttons Function...
Stays on while the printer is connected to a network. Flashes while network settings are being adjusted (green: Wi-Fi/orange: Ethernet). Note: See the Help on the control panel for more information on the icons displayed on the LCD screen. Paper and Media Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Matte Paper Handling Epson Matte Paper–...
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❏ For plain paper, do not load paper above the line just under the arrow mark inside the edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media. ❏ When you select Cassette 1>Cassette 2 as the Paper Source, load the same size and type of paper in both cassettes.
Basic Guide Paper and Media Handling Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. Open the rear paper feed slot cover and then pull out the paper support. Keep the cassette flat and insert it back into the Slide the edge guide.
Basic Guide Paper and Media Handling Note: Note: Insert the paper so that the leading edge is approximately If the output tray has been ejected, close the tray and the 5 cm from the groove in the edge guides. front cover. Remove the CD/DVD tray from the product.
Basic Guide Paper and Media Handling Removing a CD/DVD Important The following memory cards require an adapter. Attach it before inserting the card into the slot, Remove the CD/DVD tray from the product, and otherwise the card may get stuck. then remove your CD/DVD from the tray.
Basic Guide Paper and Media Handling Important Important: ❏ Do not try to force the card all the way into the To prevent paper jams, avoid the following slot. It should not be fully inserted. documents. For these types, use the scanner glass. ❏...
Basic Guide Paper and Media Handling Insert the originals face-up and short edge first Scanner glass into the Automatic Document Feeder, and then slide the edge guide until it is flush with the Open the document cover. originals. Note: The ADF icon is displayed when originals are placed in the automatic document feeder.
Basic Guide Copying Placing photos Select the appropriate copy settings such as paper size, paper type, and paper quality. Place photos 5 mm apart. Note: ❏ You can preview the copy results before you start copying. ❏ You can make various layout copies such as 2-sided copy, 2-up copy, and so on.
❏ If you want to use the Scan to Cloud service, double-click the shortcut icon on your desktop Make the appropriate print settings. Scroll down and check the Epson Connect guide. if necessary. Place your original(s). & “Placing Originals” on page 10...
Important: Start (Windows XP), point to All Programs, select If you do not connect an external telephone to the Epson Software, and then click FAX Utility. product, make sure you turn on auto answer. Otherwise, you cannot receive faxes. Mac OS X Click System Preference, click Print &...
Basic Guide Faxing Enter Setup mode from the Home menu. Sharing line with phone device Connect a phone cable leading from a telephone Select Fax Settings. wall jack to the LINE port. Select Check Fax Connection. Press x to print the report. Note: If an errors are reported, try the solutions in the report.
Basic Guide Faxing Enter a name to identify the speed dial entry. You Touch the Enter Fax Number area on the LCD can enter up to 30 characters. screen. Select Done to register the name. Enter the fax number, and then select Done. You can enter up to 64 digits.
Basic Guide More Functions Select Fax Settings. Printing Reports Select Communication. Follow the instructions below to print a fax report. Load A4-size plain paper in the cassette. Select Rings to Answer. & “Loading Paper” on page 5 Enter Fax mode from the Home menu. Press + or - to select the number of rings, and then select Done.
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Basic Guide More Functions Menu Functions Photo Layout Sheet You can print your photos on a memory card in various layouts. Greeting Card You can create custom cards with handwritten messages by using an A4 template. First print a template, write your message, and then scan the template to print your cards.
Precautions ❏ 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...
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Basic Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Push the tab to unlock the ink cartridge holder and then remove the cartridge diagonally. Open the scanner unit. The ink cartridge holder moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Note: Important: The illustration shows replacement of the cartridge on Do not touch the flat white cable connected to the the far left.
Printer error. Turn the power off and on again. For details, Turn the product off and then back on. Make sure that no paper is see your documentation. still in the product. If the error message still appears, contact Epson support. Communication error. Check if a computer is connected.
Press x to resume printing. The message will be displayed until Please contact Epson Support. the ink pad is replaced. Contact Epson support to replace ink pads before the end of their service life. When the ink pads are saturated, the printer stops and Epson support is required to continue printing.
Basic Guide Basic Troubleshooting Carefully remove the jammed paper. Open the scanner unit. Then remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces. Open the rear cover and carefully remove the jammed paper. Important: Do not touch the flat white cable connected to the ink cartridge holder.
Basic Guide Basic Troubleshooting Align the edges of the paper. Open the document cover. Keep the cassette flat and slowly and carefully reinsert it all the way into the product. Remove the document mat. Removing jammed paper from the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The availability of this feature varies by product.
Basic Guide Basic Troubleshooting ❏ The print head may be clogged. Perform a nozzle Open the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). check first and then clean the print head. Setup > Maintenance > Nozzle Check Carefully remove the jammed paper. (a) OK (b) Needs a head cleaning Faxing Help ❏...
Then, select the support section of your local Epson Web site. Note: If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product’s documentation, contact Epson support services for assistance. See the User’s...
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Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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