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Epson PM-401 Operation Manual

Epson PM-401 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Printing from Smart Devices....28 Using Epson iPrint..... . 28 Using AirPrint.
  • Page 3 Technical Support Web Site....48 Contacting Epson Support....48 Before Contacting Epson.

  • Page 4: Copyright And Trademarks

    Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    The latest version of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website. http://support.epson.net/ If you do not have a computer, you can download digital manuals from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 6: Important Instructions

    PM-401 Operation Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product and do not use the adapter with any other equipment. Use of any other adapter with this product or the use of the supplied AC adapter with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 7: Instructions For The Ac Adapter

    PM-401 Operation Guide Important Instructions Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

  • Page 8: Printer Basics

    PM-401 Operation Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Printer cover Close this cover to block dust when you are not using the printer. Rear paper feed Loads paper. Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edge of the paper.
  • Page 9 PM-401 Operation Guide Printer Basics Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridge. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath. Memory card slot Insert a memory card. Remove the cap if it is inserted. External interface USB port Connects an external storage device or a PictBridge capable device.

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    PM-401 Operation Guide Printer Basics Control Panel Buttons Power Turns the printer on or off. Home Displays the home screen. Arrows Use the u d l r buttons to select a photo, menu, and setting. Selects the number of pages to print.

  • Page 11: Menus

    & “Menu Options” on page 12 Mode Menus Print Photos View and Print Photos Photo Layout Sheet Setup Ink Level Maintenance Printer Setup Network Settings Epson Connect Services Google Cloud Print Services External Device Setup Restore Default Settings...

  • Page 12: Menu Options

    PM-401 Operation Guide Printer Basics Mode Menus Help How To... Ink Cartridge Troubleshooting Icon List Wi-Fi Setup Select this mode to access the menus for network setup or for checking the network settings. & “Wi-Fi Setup Mode” on page 16 Menu Options You can set the following menus on the control panel.
  • Page 13 PM-401 Operation Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Display Options 1-up Displays one photo on a screen. Information on settings, such as number of copies, is also displayed. 1-up without Information Displays one photo on a screen. Information on settings, such as number of copies, is not displayed.

  • Page 14: Setup Mode

    PM-401 Operation Guide Printer Basics Setup Mode Menu Settings and Explanations Ink Level Displays the approximate level of the ink cartridge. When an ! icon is displayed, the ink cartridge is running low. When a X mark is displayed, the ink cartridge is expended.

  • Page 15: Help Mode

    See the User's Guide (digital manual) 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 following for details.
  • Page 16 PM-401 Operation Guide Printer Basics Wi-Fi Setup Mode See the User's Guide (digital manual) to make the following settings. Select this mode to access the menus for network setup or for checking the network settings as described below. You can also access the network menus from the Setup mode.

  • Page 17: Preparing To Print

    *1Load one sheet of paper at a time if the printouts are scuffed or if there are uneven colors. Note: The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support.

  • Page 18: List Of Paper Types

    Envelope Envelope *1For smart devices, these media types can be selected when printing using Epson iPrint. *2These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printing from the printer driver. For more details, see the documentation provided with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera.

  • Page 19: Paper Loading Direction

    PM-401 Operation Guide Preparing to Print Paper Loading Direction Paper Handling Precautions Load paper vertically along the left side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. If you load ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper.

  • Page 20: Unusable Paper

    PM-401 Operation Guide Preparing to Print ❏ If card sized paper is curled, flatten it with the ❏ Envelopes with adhesive surfaces on the flaps or printable side facing up, and then load it with the window envelopes. printable side facing up.

  • Page 21: Preventing Misprints

    PM-401 Operation Guide Preparing to Print Select the paper type. Note: ❏ If you do not want to register the paper settings every time you load paper, you can make settings so that the paper configuration screen is not displayed.

  • Page 22: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    PM-401 Operation Guide Preparing to Print Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Insert a memory card into the printer. When the cap is in the memory card slot, remove it, and then insert the memory card.The printer starts reading the data and the light flashes. When reading is complete, the light stops flashing and remains on.

  • Page 23: Printing

    PM-401 Operation Guide Printing Printing You can print from a memory card, digital camera, or smart device. Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Card Slide the edge guide to the far right. Load paper vertically along the left side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up.
  • Page 24 PM-401 Operation Guide Printing Check the current paper size and paper type settings on the LCD screen. If you do not want to change the settings, select Confirm using the u or d button, and then press the OK button to go to step 6.
  • Page 25 PM-401 Operation Guide Printing Select a photo using the l or r button and set the number of copies using the - or + button. When printing more than one photo, repeat this procedure. Note: ❏ The following menus, that are displayed by pressing the d button, help you select photos easily when you have many photos on your memory card.

  • Page 26: Printing In Various Layouts

    PM-401 Operation Guide Printing Printing in Various DPOF Printing Layouts This printer is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Ver. 1.10. DPOF is a format that stores You can print your photos in various layouts, such as additional information for photos such as the date, time, printing multiple photos on a sheet of photo paper.

  • Page 27: Printing From A Digital Camera

    PM-401 Operation Guide Printing Turn on the digital camera, and then connect to Printing from a Digital the printer using a USB cable. Camera Note: Use a USB cable that is shorter than two meters. You can print photos directly from a PictBridge-compatible digital camera.

  • Page 28: Printing From Smart Devices

    OK button. Select Print Settings or Photo Adjustments, Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to print press the OK button, and then change the photos, documents, and Web pages from a smart device settings if necessary.
  • Page 29 Printing Printing with Epson iPrint Start Epson iPrint from your smart device and select the item you want to use from the home screen. The following screens are subject to change without notice. Home screen displayed when the application is started.

  • Page 30: Using Airprint

    PM-401 Operation Guide Printing ❏ Printing from a computer Using AirPrint & User's Guide (digital manual) > “Printing from a Computer” AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X.

  • Page 31: Replacing Ink Cartridge

    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 level may not be displayed.
  • Page 32 PM-401 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridge ❏ Do not replace ink cartridge with the power off. Do ❏ If you remove the cartridge from the printer for not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you later use or to dispose of it, make sure you put the may damage the printer.

  • Page 33: Ink Consumption

    PM-401 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridge Ink Consumption ❏ To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from the cartridge not only during printing but also during maintenance operations such as ink cartridge replacement and print head cleaning.

  • Page 34: Replacing Ink Cartridge

    PM-401 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridge Replacing Ink Cartridge Important: ❏ Finish ink cartridge replacement promptly. Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridge removed. ❏ Do not shake the ink cartridge. Note: You can continue printing even after the printer indicates that the ink is low. However, prepare a new ink cartridge as soon as possible.
  • Page 35 PM-401 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridge Remove the cap. Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. Press the x button. Open the inner cover. Do not touch the white cable.
  • Page 36 PM-401 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridge Push the tab to unlock the ink cartridge holder, and then remove the cartridge diagonally. Insert the ink cartridge diagonally into the cartridge holder and gently push it down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 37 PM-401 Operation Guide Replacing Ink Cartridge Follow the on-screen instructions. Important: ❏ Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print. ❏ If you remove the cartridge from the printer for later use or to dispose of it, make sure you put the cap back on the cartridge's ink supply port to prevent ink from drying out or to prevent surrounding areas from getting smeared by ink.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Do not turn off the printer during head recommend to turn off the printer. If print cleaning. If the head cleaning is incomplete, quality has still not improved, contact Epson you may not be able to print. support. ❏ To prevent the print head from drying out, do not unplug the printer while the power is on.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Paper Path

    PM-401 Operation Guide Maintenance Enter Setup from the home screen using the l or Select Paper Guide Cleaning using the u or d button, and then press the OK button. r button, and then press the OK button. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the Select Maintenance using the u or d button, and paper path.

  • Page 40: Solving Problems

    PM-401 Operation Guide Solving Problems If you cannot remove the paper, pull it out Solving Problems carefully from the front. This section explains how to remove jammed paper and solve problems such as incorrect printouts or paper not feeding. Removing Jammed Paper...

  • Page 41: Checking Messages On The Lcd Screen

    The printer will advise you when the pad requires replacing and this can only be performed by an authorized Epson Service provider.

  • Page 42: Power And Control Panel Problems

    PM-401 Operation Guide Solving Problems ❏ Make sure the paper size and paper type settings are Power and Control Panel correct. & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 17 Problems & “List of Paper Types” on page 18 Power Does Not Turn On...

  • Page 43: Printing A Network Connection Report

    PM-401 Operation Guide Solving Problems ❏ Turn the printer off and on, and then setup Wi-Fi Messages and Solutions on the again. If you cannot connect, restart the access Network Connection Report point (wireless router) considering other users who may be using the network.

  • Page 44: Cannot Use Airprint

    PM-401 Operation Guide Solving Problems ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridge. This Cannot Use AirPrint product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridge. The use of non-genuine ink cartridge may cause print quality In the Setup >...

  • Page 45: Paper Is Smeared Or Scuffed

    PM-401 Operation Guide Solving Problems ❏ If the margins are not correct for printing with ❏ When loading paper, check the front and back of border, check the settings for fit frame. If you select the paper. On as Fit Frame in the print settings for Print...

  • Page 46: Is Displayed On The Photo Selection Screen

    PM-401 Operation Guide Solving Problems “?” Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen “?” is displayed on the LCD screen when the image file is not supported by the product. & User’s Guide (digital manual) > “Appendix” > “Technical Specifications” > “External Storage Device...

  • Page 47: Moving And Transporting The Printer

    PM-401 Operation Guide Moving and Transporting the Printer Remove all of the paper from the printer. Moving and Transporting the Return the LCD screen and the output tray to its original position. Printer Important: ❏ Strong impacts may damage the printer.

  • Page 48: Where To Get Help

    Due to breakdown or repair of a product, data Site 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. We...
  • Page 49 Print from a memory card.............23 Print Head Alignment..............14 Epson Connect Services..............15 Printer Setup..................14 Epson iPrint................28, 29 Printing from a Computer.............30 Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper..........17 Printing from a Digital Camera............27 External Device Setup..............15 Printing from Smart Devices............28 Printing in Various Layouts............26 Printing Photos................23 Fit Frame..................13...
  • Page 50 PM-401 Operation Guide Index Zoom....................13...
  • Page 51 Memo...
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