Basic Operation Guide -for use without a computer- Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions ...3 Control Panel Functions Control Panel ...4 Handling Paper Selecting Paper ...6 Loading Paper ...6 Copying Placing Originals on the Document Table ...8 Copying Photos ...8 Copying Documents...9 Printing from a Memory Card Handling a Memory Card ...10 Printing Photos ...11...
Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Before using this printer, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another cord may cause fire or shock. Do not use the cord with any another equipment.
Control Panel Functions Control Panel Buttons Control panel design varies depending by location. Control Panel Functions Buttons Mode * Copies (+ and -) x Menu * u d l r 4-way Scroll y Back F [Setup] * [Display/Crop] x Start P On y Stop/Clear [y Stop/Clear...
LCD screen Note: The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way. Using the LCD screen Follow the instructions below to select and change the setting menus and the photos on...
Note: ❏ The availability of special media varies by location. ❏ You can find the part number for the following Epson special papers on the Epson support Web site. Choose from these paper types and settings: Paper Type Paper...
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4. Slide the edge guide. 5. Load the paper short edge first, even for landscape printing, with the printable side up. The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side. 6. Place behind the tabs. 7. Slide the edge guide to the right. Make sure it fits under the arrow inside the left edge guide 8.
Copying Note: ❏ The copied image may not be exactly the same size as the original. ❏ Depending on the type of paper used, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared.
❏ Place your photo 5 mm away from the edge of the document table. Also when you place two photos, position each photo at least 5 mm away from the adjacent photo. ❏ You can copy several different sized photos at the same time, as long as they are larger than 30 ×...
Printing from a Memory Card Handling a Memory Card Inserting a memory card Note: If a digital camera is connected to the printer, disconnect it before you insert your memory card. 1. Make sure no memory cards are in the slots.
3. Press x Menu and change the settings (& “Print settings for Memory Card mode” on page 25). Then press OK. 4. Press x Start. Note: This printer retains your settings even after it has been turned off. Cropping and enlarging a photo 1.
1. Printing an index sheet 1. Load several sheets of A4-size plain paper (& page 6). 2. Press C Memory Card. 3. Select Print Index Sheet, then press OK. 4. Select Print Index Sheet Select. 5. Select the range of photos. Then press Range Description Select...
Printing from a Digital Camera Using the PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT let you print your photos by connecting your digital camera directly to the printer. Make sure your camera and photos meet the following requirements. Direct PictBridge or USB printing DIRECT-PRINT...
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink.
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4. Squeeze the tab and lift it straight up. c Caution: Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
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9. Close the scanner unit. 10. Press OK. The ink delivery system starts charging. c Caution: Do not turn off the printer during ink charging as this will waste ink. Note: If a message on the LCD screen still tells you that a cartridge should be replaced, the ink cartridges may not be installed properly.
When your ink starts getting low, displayed. 3. Press y Back to return to the previous screen. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be displayed. Checking and Cleaning...
4. Press x Start. The printer begins cleaning the print head. Follow the message on the LCD screen. c Caution: Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. You may damage it. 5. When cleaning finishes, a message is displayed on the LCD screen.
Solving Problems See your online User’s Guide for help on using the printer with a computer. Error Messages Error Messages Solution A printer error has Turn the printer off and occurred. Turn off then back on. Make the printer, then sure that no paper is press On button to still in the printer.
■ If the language displayed on the LCD screen is not the one you want, select the language you want from the Setup menu. Printing and copying problems LCD screen is off. ■ Make sure that the printer is on. ■...
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■ Load and eject dry paper several times. See your online User's Guide. ■ Use only paper recommended by Epson and genuine Epson cartridges. ■ Clean the document table. See your online User's Guide. Your printout is faint or has gaps.
Scan quality problems Only part of the photo is scanned. ■ The printer has non-readable areas at the edges. Move the photo away from the edges slightly. The file size is too big. ■ Try changing the quality settings. For more solutions If you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting, contact customer support services for assistance.
Summary of Panel Settings Copy Mode Menu Setting Item Copies 1 to 99 Color/B&W Color, B & W Layout With Border Borderless Print settings for Copy mode Menu Setting Item Zoom Actual, Auto Fit Page Paper Type Plain Paper, Matte, Prem.
Menu Setting Item Quality Draft, Standard, Best Density -4 to +4 Expansion Standard, Mid., Min. Memory Card Mode Setting Item Description View and Print Photos Prints only the photos that you choose. Print All Photos Prints all the photos on your memory card. Print by Date Prints photos by the date they ware taken.
Menu Setting Item Paper Size 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm, 16:9 wide, A4 Layout Borderless With Border Quality Standard, Best Date None, yyyy.mm.dd, mmm.dd.yyyy, dd.mmm.yyyy Bidirectional On, Off Expansion Standard, Mid., Min. Photo Print Mode Print settings for Photo Print mode Summary of Panel Settings Description Prints your photo all the way to the edges of the paper.
Menu Setting Item Paper Type Prem. Glossy, Ultra Glossy, Photo Paper, Matte Paper Size 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm, Layout Borderless With Border Quality Standard Expansion Standard, Mid., Min. Setup Mode Ink Levels Check the ink cartridge status. Maintenance Nozzle Check Head Cleaning...
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