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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using Power Saving Settings ......................29 Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ....................29 Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ..................30 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ............31 Setting Up Epson Connect Services....................32 Using Epson Email Print ....................... 32 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ....................
Page 4 Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................38 Using Fire OS Printing ........................39 Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing ....................39 Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ..............40 Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................41 Network Security Recommendations ....................41 Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................
Page 5 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ............106 Changing Automatic Update Options ..................107 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S..............108 Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S..................108 Printing on a Mac ..........................112...
Page 6 Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ............... 143 Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab ............... 143 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 ........145 Image Format Options......................... 146 Scan Resolution Guidelines ......................147...
Page 7 Faxing............................... 148 Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine ................148 Setting Up Fax Features ........................151 Setting Up Basic Fax Features ....................152 Using the Fax Setup Wizard ....................152 Selecting the Line Type......................154 Setting the Number of Rings to Answer .................. 155 Selecting Advanced Fax Settings ....................
Page 8 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows............194 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Mac ............. 197 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box ..............198 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers..............199 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 199 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ..............
Page 9 Solving Problems ............................ 231 Checking for Software Updates......................231 Viewing the Help Screen ........................232 Product Status Messages ........................ 233 Running a Product Check ........................ 235 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................... 236 Solving Setup Problems ........................237 Product Does Not Turn On or Off....................237 Noise After Ink Installation ......................
Page 10 Incorrect Colors ........................... 267 Solving Scanning Problems ......................268 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 268 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................268 Scanning is Slow ......................... 269 Cannot Save a Scan to a Shared Folder Over a Network............270 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................
Page 11 Received Fax is Not Printed ......................278 Uninstall Your Product Software....................... 278 Uninstalling Product Software - Windows ..................278 Uninstalling Product Software - Mac.................... 279 Where to Get Help..........................280 Technical Specifications ........................282 Windows System Requirements ...................... 282 Mac System Requirements ......................283 Paper Specifications ........................
Page 12 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 305 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........305 Copyright Attribution ........................305...
Page 13: Wf-2850 User's Guide
WF-2850 User's Guide Welcome to the WF-2850 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
Page 14: Product Basics
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - Front and Top...
Page 15: Product Parts - Front And Top
Product Parts - Front and Top Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) cover ADF input tray ADF edge guide ADF document support ADF output tray Rear paper feed...
Page 16: Product Parts - Inside
Rear feed paper support Rear feed edge guides Output tray Paper stopper Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Inside Document cover Scanner glass...
Page 17 Control panel Scanner unit support Scanner unit Ink cartridge holder (do not remove) Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 18: Product Parts - Back
Product Parts - Back Maintenance box cover Rear cover AC inlet EXT port LINE port USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings. Control Panel Buttons and Lights Adjusting Control Panel Position The LCD Screen...
Page 19: Control Panel Buttons And Lights
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Selecting the Date and Time Changing LCD Screen Language Adjusting Control Panel Sounds Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting Preventing PC Connection via USB Parent topic: Product Basics Control Panel Buttons and Lights power button and light LCD screen + and –...
Page 20: Adjusting Control Panel Position
Arrow buttons and OK button back button received fax light help button home button Parent topic: Using the Control Panel 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.
Page 21: The Lcd Screen
The LCD Screen Displays various status information; select an icon to check its status or adjust its settings Menu options Displays fax data information Scroll right (or left) by pressing the arrow buttons Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Status Icon Information Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions.
Page 22: Navigating The Lcd Screen
Icons Description There is a problem with the indicated setting. Select the icon to resolve the problem. No Wi-Fi connection. A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection. A Wi-Fi connection is established. The number of bars indicates the connection's signal strength.
Page 23 • To change a setting, press the arrow buttons to highlight the setting and press the OK button. • To enter a value in a field, press the arrow buttons to highlight the field and press the OK button to display the on-screen keyboard.
Page 24: Entering Characters On The Lcd Screen
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Indicates the character count and maximum number of characters allowed Moves the cursor left or right Switches display between uppercase and lowercase letters or number and symbol sets Switches display between letters or numbers and symbols Displays a list of common domain names to choose from Enters a space Select when you are done entering your password...
Page 25: Changing Lcd Screen Language
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Daylight Saving Time. 4. Select the setting that applies to your area: • Winter: it is winter or your region does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST) • Summer: it is spring or summer and your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST) Note: If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), you must change this setting to match the season.
Page 26: Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
2. Select Settings > General Settings > Basic Settings > Language. You see a screen like this: 3. Select a language. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Sounds You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1.
Page 27: Turning Off The Operation Time Out Setting
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Mute, Normal Mode or Quiet Mode. Note: Select the icon on the home screen to switch between Normal Mode and Quiet Mode. 4. If you selected Normal Mode or Quiet Mode, do the following: •...
Page 28: Preventing Pc Connection Via Usb
You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and set Operation Time Out to Off. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Preventing PC Connection via USB You can disable access from a USB-connected computer. This restricts non-network access to the product and protects the security of confidential scanned documents.
Page 29: Using Power Saving Settings
You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and select PC Connection via USB. 4. Select Disable. Note: You need to restart the printer to enable the setting. Select Yes. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Using Power Saving Settings Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time.
Page 30: Changing The Power Off Timer Settings
You see a screen like this: 3. Do one of the following: • Press the + or – buttons to decrease or increase the number of minutes. • Select the number of minutes on the LCD screen, enter the number of minutes from the on-screen keypad, and select OK.
Page 31: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More
• Epson iPrint Mobile App • Epson Remote Print Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with Epson Scan to Cloud or the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
Page 32: Setting Up Epson Connect Services
Parent topic: Product Basics Setting Up Epson Connect Services If you did not activate your product's email address for use with Epson Connect when you set up your product, you can activate it using the product control panel. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.
Page 33: Using The Epson Iprint Mobile App
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
Page 34: Using Epson Remote Print
Using Epson Scan to Cloud The Epson Scan to Cloud service allows you to scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product. Register an email address or online services such as Box, DropBox, Evernote, or Google Drive with your Epson Connect account.
Page 35: Voice-Activated Printing
• Alexa or Google Assistant: Set up your product's email address for use with Epson Connect. See the link below to activate it from the product control panel. • Siri: Download and install the Epson iPrint app then select your product. See the link below for instructions.
Page 36: Using Airprint
Wi-Fi or Wired 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.
Page 37: Setting Up Google Cloud Print On A Chromebook
With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.
Page 38: Android Printing Using The Epson Print Enabler
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your nearby Epson product and print.
Page 39: Using Fire Os Printing
There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
Page 40: Using Epson Print And Scan App With Windows Tablets
You can use this free app to print photos and scan from your Windows (Windows 8 or higher) Surface RT or Pro tablet with networked Epson products. Epson Print and Scan App allows you to scan and capture images right to your tablet or to Microsoft OneDrive.
Page 41: Wi-Fi Or Wired Networking
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network. Network Security Recommendations Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Printing a Network Connection Report Changing or Updating Network Connections Network Security Recommendations To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network...
Page 42: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
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 43: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel
Epson website. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and 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 fax and network data and settings.
Page 44 7. Select the Enter Password field and enter your wireless password using the displayed keypad. Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters. • To move the cursor, press the left or right arrow buttons. •...
Page 45: 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. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up to 8 devices. Epson product Computer with a wireless interface Other wireless device...
Page 46: Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
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. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the icon. You see a screen like this: 3.
Page 47 • For iOS devices, select iOS. Scan the QR code with the camera app on your device and follow the instructions on your device. Select Next on the LCD screen to verify the product information, then open the Epson iPrint app on your device and select the product displayed on the LCD screen. Select Complete on the LCD screen.
Page 48: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access point.
Page 49: Printing A Network Status Sheet
6. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. 7. Press the home button to exit. You see the icon on the LCD screen and should be able to connect to your product directly from your computer or device, and then print. If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet.
Page 50: Printing A Network Connection Report
Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Printing a Network Connection Report You can print a network connection report to view solutions to any problems you may have using your product on a network.
Page 51: Network Connection Report Codes And Messages
Network Connection Report Codes and Messages Check the error codes and messages on the network connection report to solve problems you may encounter with network connections. The tables here list solutions to problems based on the error codes and messages that may appear on the top of the report. Error code Message Note: Error codes and messages listed here may not all apply to your product.
Page 52 Error code and message Solution E2, E3, or E7 Check the following: No wireless network names (SSID) found. • Make sure your router or access point is turned on, and Confirm that the router/access point is is correctly connected to your computer or network turned on and the wireless network (SSID) device.
Page 53 Error code and message Solution If the security on your router or access point is not one of the following types, change the type of security on your Security mode (e.g. WEP, WPA) does not router or access point and reset your product's network match the current setting of the printer.
Page 54 Error code and message Solution Make sure your computer or network device are turned on. Also make sure that you can access the internet and Confirm the connection and network setup other devices on the same network from the devices you of the PC or other device.
Page 55 Error code and message Solution Make sure other devices on the network are turned on and do the following: Confirm the following • Make sure the IP address, subnet mask, and default -Entered security key/password is correct gateway addresses are correct, if you are entering them -Index of the security key/password is set to manually.
Page 56: Changing Or Updating Network Connections
Network Environment Messages Message Solution The Wi-Fi environment needs to be Move your product closer to your router or access point, improved. Turn the wireless router off and and remove any obstacles between them. Then turn off then turn it on. If the connection does not your router or access point, wait about 10 seconds, and improve, see the documentation for the turn it back on again.
Page 57: Changing A Usb Connection To A Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi connection. 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product. 2. Uninstall your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections...
Page 58: Connecting To A New Wi-Fi Router
1. Do one of the following: • Windows: Uninstall your product software. • Mac: Go to the next step. 2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic:...
Page 59 You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended) > Change Settings > Others > Disable Wi-Fi > Start Setup to disable Wi-Fi. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections...
Page 60: Loading Paper
Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the Rear Feed Compatible Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel...
Page 61 2. Slide the edge guides outward. 3. Do one of the following: • Load paper at the center of the rear feed with the glossy or printable side facing up. • Insert up to 10 envelopes short edge first with the printable side facing up.
Page 62 • Load one sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes as shown. Note: Do not select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper and do not print over the holes. Select Letterhead as the paper type setting. Note: To load a sheet of paper longer than legal-size, store the rear feed paper support and insert the paper into the rear feed as shown.
Page 63: Paper Loading Capacity
6. Slide out the output tray and open the paper stopper. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first and printable side facing up. • Make sure the paper is under the line indicated by the triangle mark inside the edge guides. •...
Page 64: Double-Sided Printing Capacity
Epson Photo Paper Glossy If paper feeds incorrectly, or printing is uneven or smeared, load 1 sheet at a time. Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 1 sheet...
Page 65: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
You cannot print double-sided on the following paper types: • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided • Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy •...
Page 66: Compatible Epson Papers
(U.S. sales), epson.ca (Canadian sales), or epson.com.jm (Caribbean sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Bright White Pro Paper Letter (8.5 ×...
Page 67 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 68: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Printing Software
Plain Paper / Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Pro Paper Letterhead paper Letterhead Envelopes Envelope Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy...
Page 69: Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Pro Paper Letterhead paper Letterhead Envelopes Envelope...
Page 70: Selecting The Default Paper Source Settings
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Prem.
Page 71: Paper Source Settings Options
4. Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use. 5. When you are finished, press the home button to exit. Paper Source Settings Options Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Source Settings Options Select the paper source options you want to use for your print jobs. Paper Source Available settings Description...
Page 72: Universal Print Settings Options
You see this screen: 3. Adjust the settings as necessary. 4. When you are finished, press the home button to exit. Universal Print Settings Options Parent topic: Loading Paper Universal Print Settings Options Select the universal print setting options you want to use for your print jobs. Universal Print Available settings Description...
Page 73 Universal Print Available settings Description Settings option Check Paper Select On to check the paper width before printing. This Width prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper when the paper size settings are incorrect, but may reduce the printing speed. Skip Blank Page On Select On to skip printing of blank pages automatically Parent topic:...
Page 74: 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 in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass...
Page 75: Placing Originals In The Automatic Document Feeder
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) from the edge of the scanner glass.
Page 76 1. Open the ADF input tray. 2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
Page 77 4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and short edge first. Note: Do not load originals above the arrow mark on the ADF edge guide. The ADF icon on the Copy, Scan, and Fax screens lights up.
Page 78: Adf Original Document Specifications
5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown. Select the link below to select the copy orientation setting that matches how you loaded your original.
Page 79 Paper type Paper size Paper weight Loading capacity Plain paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches 17 to 24 lb Approximately 30 sheets [216 × 279 mm]) (64 to 95 g/m²) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches 10 sheets [216 ×...
Page 80: Copying
Copying Options 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 scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
Page 81: Copying Options
Note: To cancel copying, press the cancel button. Parent topic: Copying Related references Copying Options Compatible Epson Papers Related tasks Loading Paper in the Rear Feed Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
Page 82 Copying option Available settings Description Density selector Varying levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies Advanced Settings Copying option Available settings Description Paper Setting Various sources Select the paper source that you want to use. If you select Auto, paper is fed automatically depending on the paper settings you selected for the paper sources.
Page 83 Copying option Available settings Description Borderless Copy Off Adjusts the amount to expand the original photo when printing borderless photos Standard Medium Minimum Clear All Restores all copy settings to their defaults Settings Parent topic: Copying...
Page 84: Printing From A Computer
You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
Page 85: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command.
Page 86 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. 5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing.
Page 87: Print Quality Options - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print.
Page 88: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main tab. 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 89 You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
Page 90 5. Click the Print Density button. 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 91: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options on the Binding Settings window to set up your double-sided print job. 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.
Page 92: 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 93 • 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. Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings. 3.
Page 94: 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 95: 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 96: Header/Footer Settings - Windows
High Speed Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.
Page 97: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows
You can select to print the following information: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time • Document Name • Collate Number • Page Number • Text Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer.
Page 98: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
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 99 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click 2. Select Printer Settings. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4.
Page 100: Extended Settings - Windows
Printing with Windows Extended Settings - Windows You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues. Separator Page Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.
Page 101: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows
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. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Page 102: Locking Printer Settings - Windows
You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Locking Printer Settings - Windows Windows administrators can lock access to some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes. 1.
Page 103 • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, then right-click your product and select Properties. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab. Note: You can prevent access to the Optional Settings tab by changing the user or group permissions in the Security tab.
Page 104: Locked Setting Options
Locked Setting Options Select the options you want to use for any locked print settings. Setting Options Description Anti-Copy Various data items Lets you select the data to use for the pattern or prohibit anti- Pattern copy patterns Add/Delete Lets you add or delete a customized anti-copy pattern Settings Lets you select the arrangement, size, and other settings for the custom anti-copy pattern...
Page 105: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.
Page 106: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click 2.
Page 107: Changing Automatic Update Options
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 Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
Page 108: Printing With The Built-In Epson Driver - Windows 10 S
Note: The built-in Epson driver in Windows 10 S does not include all the available print settings for your product. To print with additional settings, download and install the Epson Print and Scan utility from the Windows Store.
Page 109 You see a window like this: 4. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 5. Click the Advanced button.
Page 110 You see a window like this: 6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. 7. To print multiple copies, select or enter the number as the Copy Count setting. 8. To print multiple copies of multi-page documents in sets, select the Collated checkbox. 9.
Page 111 10. Select the Layout tab. 11. Select the orientation of your document as the Orientation setting.
Page 112: Printing On A Mac
14. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S Printing on a Mac You can print with your product using any Mac printing program, as described in these sections.
Page 113: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
Page 114 You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the Mac OS version 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 115 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings or Printer Features from the pop-up menu. You see these settings:...
Page 116: Print Quality Options - Mac
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 117: Print Options - Mac
Print Options - Mac You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
Page 118: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac
2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
Page 119: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac 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 120: Double-Sided Printing Options And Adjustments - Mac
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 121: Managing Color - Mac
Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper. 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 122: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac 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 123: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac
Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off. Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1.
Page 124: Printing Preferences - Mac
Printing Preferences - Mac 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. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting.
Page 125: Checking Print Status - Mac
Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Checking Print Status - Mac During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1.
Page 126: Printing From A Chromebook
With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.
Page 127: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook where you are logged in, as long as you have Internet access. Visit Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (U.S) Epson Support for Google Cloud Print...
Page 128: Scanning
After placing your originals on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Changing Default Scan Job Settings Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Starting a Scan from a Smart Device...
Page 129 • Computer lets you scan to a connected computer using your saved scan settings. • Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. • WSD lets you manage network scanning in Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (English only).
Page 130: Scanning To A Connected Computer
Event Manager and automatically scan using those settings on your product control panel. Note: Be sure you have installed Epson Scan 2 and Event Manager on your computer before scanning to your computer. 1. Place your original on the product for scanning.
Page 131: Scanning To The Cloud
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Related tasks Changing Default Scan Job Settings Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Scanning to the Cloud You can use the control panel to send your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect.
Page 132 Note: Make sure to set up your product using Epson Connect before using this feature. 1. Place your original on the product for scanning. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Scan. You see a screen like this: 4.
Page 133: Setting Up A Wsd Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista)
Note: You must register your product with Epson Connect to select a destination. 5. Press the OK button to select a destination. 6. Change any of the displayed settings on the Scan tab as necessary. 7. Select the Advanced Settings tab to view and change additional scan settings, if necessary.
Page 134: Control Panel Scanning Options
9. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista: Click Start and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. 10. Make sure that an icon appears for your product's name on the network. When you use WSD, select your product name to scan over the network.
Page 135: Changing Default Scan Job Settings
Starting a Scan Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section.
Page 136 • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2. • Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2.
Page 137 You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:...
Page 138: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
Page 139 You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:...
Page 140: Starting A Scan From A Smart Device
Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Smart Device You can start a scan from a smart device using the Epson iPrint app. You can save the scanned document to your device or a cloud service, e-mail it, or print it.
Page 141 You see this window:...
Page 142 7. Select the Correct Document Skew setting to correct skewed originals, image contents, or both. 8. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window. 9. Reinsert your original into the ADF, if necessary.
Page 143: Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab
Parent topic: Scanning Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Rotate Rotates the original image clockwise to the desired angle before scanning it.
Page 144 Corrects shadowing around the edges of the image by filling the shadows with black or white. Dual Image Output Scans the original image twice using different output settings (Windows only). Watermark Adds a watermark to a scanned image. Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2...
Page 145: Saving Scanned Documents As A Searchable Pdf Using Epson Scan 2
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original. Note: The required Epson Scan 2 OCR Component is installed automatically when you install your product software as instructed on the Start Here sheet. If you install your scanner software programs individually, be sure to also install this component if you want to perform OCR.
Page 146: Image Format Options
Image Format Options You can select different image formats and related options. For details on available options, click the ? icon on the Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options window. Not all image formats have options. BITMAP (*.bmp) A standard image file format for most Windows programs.
Page 147: Scan Resolution 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 2. Follow these guidelines to determine the resolution setting you need: •...
Page 148: Faxing
Faxing See these sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product.
Page 149 1. Connect a phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product.
Page 150 2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product.
Page 151: Setting Up Fax Features
3. Connect a second phone cable to your telephone or answering machine and to the EXT port on your product. Note: If you connect an answering machine and Receive Mode is set to Auto, set the number of rings before your product answers a call to a number that is higher than your answering machine's setting for the number of rings.
Page 152: Setting Up Basic Fax Features
Setting Up Basic Fax Features Selecting Advanced Fax Settings Setting Up the Fax Utility - Windows Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Basic Fax Features See these sections to select the basic settings you need to use the product's fax features. Using the Fax Setup Wizard Selecting the Line Type Setting the Number of Rings to Answer...
Page 153 The Fax Setting Wizard screen appears. 4. Select Proceed. 5. On the Fax Header screen, use the displayed keypad to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name. You can enter up to 40 characters. Select OK when finished.
Page 154: Selecting The Line Type
11. On the Run Check Fax Connection screen, select Start Checking and follow the on-screen instructions to check the fax connection and print a report of the check result. If there are any errors reported, try the solutions on the report and run the check again. If the Select Line Type screen appears, select the correct line type.
Page 155: Setting The Number Of Rings To Answer
6. Select Done to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Basic Fax Features Setting the Number of Rings to Answer If you connect an external answering machine and select to receive faxes automatically, make sure the Rings to Answer setting is correct. The number of rings should be higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to for answering a call.
Page 156: Basic Settings - Fax
2. Select Settings > General Settings > Fax Settings. You see a screen like this: 3. Select the group of settings you want to change. Basic Settings - Fax Receive Settings - Fax Report Settings - Fax Security Settings - Fax Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Basic Settings - Fax...
Page 157 Setting Options Description Turns on Error Correction Mode (ECM) to automatically correct errors in sent or received fax data. Turns off Error Correction Mode (ECM); color faxes cannot be sent or received. Dial Tone Detection Automatically dials the number you enter for faxing when the product detects a dial tone.
Page 158: Receive Settings - Fax
Setting Options Description Rings to Answer 1 to 9 Sets the number of rings before your product receives a fax. If Receive Mode is set to Auto and an answering machine is connected to the product, make sure this setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call.
Page 159: Report Settings - Fax
Setting Options Description Auto Rotation If you have loaded A5-size paper, select On to rotate landscape-oriented incoming faxes so that they print correctly on the paper. Add Reception Select On to include the date, time, the sender's Information information, and a page number in your incoming faxes.
Page 160: Security Settings - Fax
Setting Options Description Fax Log Auto Print Select when to automatically print the fax log On(Every 30) On(Time) Attach Fax image to Prints a transmission report with an image of the first Report page of the faxed document On(Large Image) On(Small Image) Report Format Simple...
Page 161: Setting Up The Fax Utility - Windows
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility. The first time you use the FAX Utility, you see this introduction window:...
Page 162: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Fax Utility - Mac
You see this window: 4. Click Select Printer and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your product's fax settings to the FAX Utility. Note: For detailed information, click Help or Open Online Help. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Mac.
Page 163: Setting Up Contacts And Contact Groups
1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select the FAX option for your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2.
Page 164: Setting Up Contacts Using The Product Control Panel
Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your contacts and contact groups using the control panel on your product. Creating a Contact Editing or Deleting a Contact Creating a Contact Group Editing or Deleting a Contact Group Parent topic: Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups Related tasks...
Page 165 3. Select Contacts. You see a screen like this: 4. Press the + button to select Add Entry. 5. Select Add Contact. You see a screen like this: 6. Select the registry number you want to use for the contact you are adding. 7.
Page 166: Editing Or Deleting A Contact
8. Select the Index Word field, use the displayed keyboard to enter a word to use when searching for an entry (up to 30 characters), and select OK. (This field is optional.) 9. Select the Fax Number field, and use the numeric keypad on the LCD screen or the buttons on the product to enter the fax number.
Page 167: Creating A Contact Group
You see a screen like this: 5. Do one of the following: • To delete the contact, select Delete and select Yes on the confirmation screen. • To edit the contact, select Edit, select the item you want to change, enter the correct information, and select OK.
Page 168 You see a screen like this: 3. Select Contacts 4. Press the + button to select Add Entry. 5. Select Add Group. You see a screen like this: 6. Select the registry number you want to use for the group you are adding. 7.
Page 169: Editing Or Deleting A Contact Group
8. Select the Index Word field, use the displayed keyboard to enter a word to use when searching for a group (up to 30 characters), and select OK. (This field is optional.) 9. Select Contact(s) Added to the Group. You see your contacts list. 10.
Page 170: Importing Contacts Using The Fax Utility - Windows
PC-FAX Phone Book in the FAX Utility for Windows. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select EPSON Software. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software.
Page 171 2. Select FAX Utility. The first time you use the FAX Utility, you see this introduction window: 3. Read about the FAX Utility and click Close at the bottom of the window.
Page 172 You see this window: 4. To edit the contacts list on your product, click Contacts. 5. Do one of the following: • To edit a contact, select it in the list and click the icon. • To delete a contact, select it in the list and click the icon.
Page 173: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Mac
You see this window: 7. Select File > Import From Windows Address Book. 8. Select the contacts you want to import and click OK. Note: For detailed information, select Help or Open Online Help. Parent topic: Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility.
Page 174 You see this window: 3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. You see this window:...
Page 175: Sending Faxes
5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: •...
Page 176 Note: You can send a black-and-white fax to up to 100 contacts or 99 groups at a time, or send a color fax to one recipient at a time. If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in black-and-white.
Page 177: Fax Sending Options
• Select from the sent fax history: Select Recent to display the sent fax history. Select a recipient from the list. Note: To delete entered recipients, select the recipient field, select the recipient you want to delete, and select Close. 5.
Page 178: Sending A Fax At A Specified Time
Setting Options Description Original Size (Glass) Half Letter Sets the size for a document placed on the scanner glass Letter Color Mode B&W Select whether to scan images in black and white or color Color Direct Send Select On to send black-and-white faxes to a single recipient as soon as the connection is made, without saving the scanned image to memory.
Page 179 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Fax. You see a screen like this: 4. Enter a fax number or select a number from the Contacts or Recent lists. 5. Select Fax Settings. 6. Select Send Fax Later. 7.
Page 180: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Windows
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can send a fax from a printing program in Windows. You can fax up to 100 pages at a time, including a cover sheet. 1. Open the file you want to fax and select the print command. You see a window like this: 2.
Page 181 If you’re faxing for the first time, you see a window like this one: 6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information.
Page 182: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Mac
7. Enter the recipient's name and fax number or select a recipient from the phonebook, then click Next. Note: For detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. Select a cover sheet and enter a subject and message, then click Next.
Page 183 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product FAX option as the Printer setting. 4.
Page 184 You see this window: 7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book.
Page 185: Receiving Faxes
You see this window: 9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 10. Click Fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically Receiving Faxes Manually Receiving a Fax by Polling Selecting Received Fax Options Using the Fax Utility - Windows...
Page 186: Receiving Faxes Automatically
Make sure to load paper in your product and select your fax settings before receiving a fax. Note: If you run out of paper during fax printing, load more paper and press the button indicated on your product's LCD screen to continue. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes Automatically...
Page 187: Receiving A Fax By Polling
Related references Basic Settings - Fax Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically Receiving a Fax by Polling You can use polling to receive a fax from another fax machine (such as a fax information service). Note: You cannot use polling to receive a fax from a fax information service that uses audio guidance. 1.
Page 188: Selecting Received Fax Options Using The Fax Utility - Windows
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility. The first time you use the FAX Utility, you see this introduction window:...
Page 189 You see this window: 4. To save faxes received by your product on your computer, select Save received faxes on this computer. 5. Select the destination folder and other options, and click OK. You return to the FAX Utility window. 6.
Page 190: Checking Fax Status
7. Select how often you want to be notified of received faxes and click OK. Note: For detailed information, click Help or Open Online Help. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Checking Fax Status You can check the status of current fax jobs, or faxes that have been received or sent on the product control panel.
Page 191: Printing Fax Reports
Printing Fax Reports You can print several types of fax reports whenever necessary. You can also print the fax log printed automatically by turning on Fax Log Auto Print. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Fax. You see a screen like this: 3.
Page 192 Fax Settings List Prints the current fax settings. Protocol Trace Prints a detailed report for the previously sent or received fax. Parent topic: Printing Fax Reports...
Page 193: Replacing Ink Cartridges And Maintenance Boxes
Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges and maintenance boxes responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges and maintenance boxes to Epson for proper disposal, please go to epson.com/recycle...
Page 194: Checking Cartridge And Maintenance Box Status - Windows
You see a screen like this: Note: The displayed ink and maintenance box levels are approximate. 3. For more information, select Print Supply Status Sheet. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related concepts Maintenance Box Replacement Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge or...
Page 195 Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is 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 196 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. 6. Click OK. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status...
Page 197: Checking Cartridge And Maintenance Box Status - Mac
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 this window:...
Page 198: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges And Maintenance Box
Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Note: Your printer is designed to work only with genuine Epson-brand ink cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly or at all.
Page 199: Ink Cartridge And Maintenance Box Part Numbers
212XL Yellow 212XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 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 product until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
Page 200 2. Lift up the scanner unit until it locks into place. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable or translucent film inside the product.
Page 201 3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 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.
Page 202 Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak. 5. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the areas shown here. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
Page 203 6. Remove the yellow tape from the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or the ink cartridge may leak or become unusable. 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.
Page 204: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing using black ink. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as possible for future printing.
Page 205: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Control Panel
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
Page 206: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac
5. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 6. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Click OK. 8. Print your document. Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Click Print in Black to print your document. Parent topic: Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges...
Page 207 You see a screen like this: 6. Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting. 7. Click OK. 8. Close the utility window. 9. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product. 10. Access the print settings in your print application. 11.
Page 208: 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 209 Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight. Note: The maintenance box is a user-replaceable part and is not covered by the product warranty. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box...
Page 210: Adjusting Print Quality
If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
Page 211: Checking The Nozzles Using The Product Control Panel
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2.
Page 212 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select O. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select X and continue. 8.
Page 213: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2.
Page 214: Print Head Cleaning
5. Click Print. 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. 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 215: Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product.
Page 216: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, wait at least 6 hours without printing or longer if printing. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Parent topic:...
Page 217 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click •...
Page 218: Aligning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel
• 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 4 times, wait at least 6 hours without printing. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Parent topic:...
Page 219 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Maintenance > Print Head Alignment . You see a screen like this: 5.
Page 220: Cleaning The Paper Guide
• Horizontal Alignment: Select the number representing the pattern with the least amount of separation or overlap. 8. Select Dismiss. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Cleaning the Paper Guide If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper guide rollers to remove any excess ink. 1.
Page 221 5. Select Start to clean the paper guide. 6. Repeat these steps as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality...
Page 222: 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 Cleaning the Print Head Path Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
Page 223 6. Clean the scanner glass and the areas shown below with a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) moistened with a little glass cleaner. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass and do not press the glass surface with any force.
Page 224 9. Use a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) moistened with a little water to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. Caution: Do not use a dry cloth to clean the rollers; you may damage them. 10. Open the ADF input tray.
Page 225: Cleaning The Print Head Path
11. Clean the area shown here. 12. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Cleaning the Print Head Path If the print quality has not improved after aligning the print head and cleaning the paper guide, the print head path inside the product may be smeared with ink.
Page 226 4. Lift up the scanner unit. 5. Using the flashlight, check the translucent film shown here for ink smears.
Page 227: Transporting Your Product
Translucent film Print head rail (do not touch) Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable or the print head rail; otherwise, you may not be able to print. Do not wipe off the grease on the rail. 6. Moisten a cotton swab with the water and detergent mixture and squeeze out any excess moisture. Use it to lightly wipe ink off the translucent film.
Page 228 Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, 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 product from printing.
Page 229 7. Close the scanner unit. 8. Close the output tray and paper support, lower the control panel, and close the rear feed. 9. 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.
Page 230 Print Head Cleaning...
Page 231: Solving Problems
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates It's a good idea to check Epson's support website occasionally for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support...
Page 232: Viewing The Help Screen
Software program group, accessible by the Start button, or on the Start or Apps screens, depending on your version of Windows. • OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater.
Page 233: Product Status Messages
The ink pad is near the end of its service life and the message pad is nearing the end of its service will be displayed until the ink pad is replaced. Contact Epson for life. It is not a user replaceable part.
Page 234 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 screen, 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 235: Running A Product Check
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Wi-Fi or Wired 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 236: Resetting Control Panel Defaults
• 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: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Uninstall Your Product Software...
Page 237: Solving Setup Problems
• 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 238: Software Installation 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 fax and 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 fax and network data and settings.
Page 239: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access point, try these solutions: • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the Wi-Fi icon on your product's LCD screen is not lit or does not appear, make sure you select one of the WPS options from the product control panel within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router.
Page 240: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network
• Check if your computer is restricting the available wireless channels. If so, verify that your wireless access point is using one of the usable channels and change to a usable channel, if necessary. • If you cannot connect your product to a device using Wi-Fi Direct, you may have exceeded the maximum number of devices connected to your product (8).
Page 241: Product Does Not Appear In Mac Printer Window
Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your Internet connection when you restart your router, so note the next step before restarting it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Page 242: Wireless Network Connection Is Unstable On A Mac
• If you are connecting the product wirelessly via EpsonNet Setup and you do not see the Wi-Fi antenna icon with connection bars on your LCD screen, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software. 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 243 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. See your router documentation for instructions. • Try restarting your router following the instructions in your router documentation. Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your Internet connection when you restart your router.
Page 244: Cannot Scan Over A Network
• If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan 2, exit Epson Scan 2, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan 2 cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan 2 again.
Page 245: Solving Copying Problems
• You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Solving Copying Problems Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your product. Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder...
Page 246: Originals Do Not Feed From The Automatic Document Feeder
Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder If your originals do not feed when placed in the ADF, try these solutions: • Make sure the ADF icon lights up on the Copy, Fax, or Scan screen on the LCD screen. If not, reload the originals.
Page 247: Paper Feeding Problems
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • Place the product on a flat surface. •...
Page 248: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product
Paper Specifications Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Path Cleaning the Paper Guide Cleaning Your Product Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If you see a message on the LCD screen that paper has jammed inside the product, follow the steps here or on the LCD screen to clear the jam.
Page 249 3. Open the scanner unit. 4. Carefully remove any paper jammed inside the product.
Page 250 Note: Do not touch the flat white cable or translucent film inside the product. 5. Close the scanner unit. 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 251: Paper Jam Problems In The Rear Cover
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover If paper has jammed in the rear cover, follow the steps here to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Squeeze the tabs and remove the rear cover. 3. Carefully remove any jammed paper from inside the product.
Page 252: Document Jams In The Automatic Document Feeder
4. Carefully remove any jammed paper from the duplexer. 5. Replace the rear cover. 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 253 3. Open the ADF cover. 4. Carefully remove any jammed pages from beneath the ADF. 5. Raise the ADF input tray.
Page 254 Note: Make sure the ADF cover is opened before raising the ADF input tray. 6. Remove the jammed paper. 7. Lower the ADF input tray.
Page 255: Paper Ejection Problems
8. Close the ADF cover until you hear a click. 9. Reload your originals. Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure your originals are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
Page 256: Solving Problems Printing From A Computer
Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer. Note: When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual.
Page 257: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar
2. Click the Maintenance tab. 3. Click the Extended Settings button. 4. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 and click OK. 5. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 6. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar.
Page 258: Printing Is Slow
• If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • On a Mac, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off.
Page 259: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems
Note: If you do not see the ProgramData folder, open the Organize menu and select Folder and search options. In the window that appears, click the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in the Advanced settings list, and click OK. 2.
Page 260: Inverted Image
Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software.
Page 261: Incorrect Margins On Printout
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac 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 262: Slanted Printout
• Clean the scanner glass and document cover. • If the edges of a copy are cropped, slightly move the original away from the edges of the scanner glass. You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks...
Page 263: White Or Dark Lines In Printout
White or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Parent topic: Solving Problems Related tasks Using AirPrint White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: •...
Page 264: Blurry Or Smeared 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 265: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps
Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Path Cleaning the Paper Guide Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions: •...
Page 266: Grainy Printout
Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software. •...
Page 267: 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 paper. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems...
Page 268: Solving Scanning Problems
• Make sure your product is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • If you are scanning with the ADF, check that the document cover and ADF cover are closed. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is selected as your scanning program.
Page 269: Scanning Is Slow
Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan 2 installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.
Page 270: Cannot Save A Scan To A Shared Folder Over A Network
Cannot Save a Scan to a Shared Folder Over a Network If you cannot save a scan to a shared folder when scanning over a network, or saving takes a very long time, try these solutions: • If you cannot scan to a shared folder over the network, make sure you did the following: •...
Page 271: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Windows 8.0: 1. At the Start screen, type Settings to automatically search the system. 2. Select Settings when it appears and type Network into the search field. 3. Right-click your network name in the window that appears and click Turn sharing on or off. 4.
Page 272: Image Consists Of A Few Dots Only
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped Parent topic: Solving Problems 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. •...
Page 273: Image Is Distorted Or Blurry
• Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place your product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. • Adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Increase the Resolution setting.
Page 274: Ripple Patterns Appear In An 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 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...
Page 275: Scanned Image Edges Are Cropped
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes If you cannot send or receive faxes, try these solutions: • If you are faxing from a computer, use the Epson FAX Utility to send your fax. • Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working.
Page 276: Cannot Receive Faxes With A Telephone Connected To Your Product
Note: If your product is connected to a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone line, keep in mind that fax machines are designed to work over analog phone lines. Epson cannot guarantee that fax transmission will work when using VoIP.
Page 277: Fax Memory Full Error Appears
Note: When answering a call that is a fax, wait until the product's LCD screen displays a message that a connection has been made before you hang up. Parent topic: Solving Faxing Problems Related tasks Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Using the Fax Setup Wizard Fax Memory Full Error Appears If you see an error message telling you that the product's fax memory is full, try these solutions:...
Page 278: Received Fax Is Not Printed
• 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 279: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac
In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 10/8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
Page 280: Where To Get Help
5. Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 6. In the Epson Uninstaller screen, select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall. 7. Click Uninstall. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. 9. Reinstall your product software. Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers &...
Page 281 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. sales), epson.ca (Canadian sales), epson.com.jm (Caribbean sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Parent topic: Solving Problems...
Page 282: Technical Specifications
To use your product and its software, your computer should use one of these Microsoft operating systems: • Windows 10 • Windows 8.x • Windows 7 • Windows Vista Note: For the latest product software available for your operating system, visit the Epson support site at epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean), select your product, and select Downloads.
Page 283: Mac System Requirements
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 284: Printable Area Specifications
Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches [140 × 216 mm]) Paper types Plain paper Note: Your product also supports compatible papers distributed by Epson. See the link at the end of this topic for a list of compatible Epson papers. Weight Plain paper: 17 lb (64 g/m...
Page 285 Single sheets Top and sides: 0.12 inch (3 mm) Reduced print quality area/top: 1.61 inches (41 mm) Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.46 inches (37 mm) Borderless Reduced print quality area/top: 1.73 inches (44 mm) Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.57 inches (40 mm)
Page 286: Automatic Document Feeder (Adf) Specifications
Envelopes Sides: 0.12 inch (3 mm) Top/bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) Reduced print quality area/right: 0.71 inch (18 mm) Reduced print quality area/left: 1.61 inches (41 mm) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Paper size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 ×...
Page 287: Scanning Specifications
Sheet feeding capacity Total thickness: 0.13 inch (3.33 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]): approximately 30 sheets Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) and 8.5 × 13 inches (216 ×...
Page 288: Fax Specifications
Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: Your printer is designed to work only with genuine Epson-brand ink cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly or at all. Epson periodically provides firmware updates to address issues of security, performance, minor bug fixes and ensure the printer functions as designed.
Page 289: Dimension Specifications
installed with ink for printing and printer maintenance. For print quality, some ink remains in replaced cartridges. Color Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Cartridge life Opened package: 6 months Unopened package: do not use if the date on the package has expired Temperature Storage: –22 to 104 °F (–30 to 40 °C)
Page 290: Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications Power supply voltage 100 to 120 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Rated current 0.4 to 0.2 A Power consumption Standalone copying: Approximately 12 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: Approximately 4.6 W Sleep mode: Approximately 0.7 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.2 W Parent topic: Technical Specifications...
Page 291: Safety And Approvals Specifications
• Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation. • Type: J26H006 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. 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 292 This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated so that the radiator is kept at least 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more away from a person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Page 293: Notices
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal.
Page 294 • Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. Place it to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects on top of it and do not allow it to be stepped on or run over. Be careful to keep the cord straight at each end.
Page 295: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
• Do not press too hard on the document table when placing originals. • Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing originals. • Do not open the scanner section while the product is copying, printing, scanning, or performing any other functions.
Page 296: Lcd Screen Safety Instructions
• Do not use a pointy or sharp object, such as a pen or your fingernail, to operate the LCD screen. • If the LCD screen chips or cracks, do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces; contact Epson for support.
Page 297: Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions
Important Privacy Notice (Printer Serial Number) As part of setup, your product's serial number will be sent to a secure Epson server so that you can be eligible to participate in programs we may offer from time to time, including the Epson ink replenishment program.
Page 298 If you have problems with this product and require technical or customer support, please visit www.epson.com for more information. This product is not intended to be repaired by the customer. If you experience trouble connecting this equipment to a telephone line, please contact: Name: Epson America, Inc.
Page 299 contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
Page 300: Binding Arbitration And Class Waiver
1. DISPUTES, BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND CLASS ARBITRATIONS 1.1 Disputes. The terms of this Section 1 shall apply to all Disputes between you and Epson. The term "Dispute" is meant to have the broadest meaning permissible under law and includes any dispute, claim,...
Page 301 1.3 Pre-Arbitration Steps and Notice. Before submitting a claim for arbitration, you and Epson agree to try, for sixty (60) days, to resolve any Dispute informally. If Epson and you do not reach an agreement to resolve the Dispute within the sixty (60) days), you or Epson may commence an arbitration. Notice to Epson must be addressed to: Epson America, Inc., ATTN: Legal Department, 3840 Kilroy Airport Way,...
Page 302 Epson's last written offer, if any, to settle the Dispute, Epson will: (i) pay you $1,000 or the amount of the award, whichever is greater; (ii) pay you twice the amount of your reasonable attorney's fees, if any;...
Page 303: Trademarks
Agreement by sending a written letter to the Epson Address within thirty (30) days of your assent to this Agreement (including without limitation the purchase, download, installation of the...
Page 304: 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 305 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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