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  • Page 1 ET-3750U User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................31 Using Fire OS Printing ........................31 Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing ....................32 Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ..............32 Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................34 Network Security Recommendations ....................34...
  • Page 4 Loading Paper in the Cassette ......................52 Paper Loading Capacity ........................57 Double-sided Printing Capacity ......................58 Compatible Epson Papers........................59 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ....................61 Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software................62 Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel ..................62 Paper Type Settings - Control Panel .....................
  • Page 5 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ............96 Changing Automatic Update Options .................... 97 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S............... 98 Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S..................98 Printing on a Mac ..........................102 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ...................
  • Page 6 Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ............... 131 Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab ............... 131 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 ........132 Image Format Options......................... 133 Scan Resolution Guidelines ......................134 Refilling Ink ..............................
  • Page 7 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ............150 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ..............152 Print Head Cleaning ........................153 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............154 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility..............155 Power Cleaning ...........................
  • Page 8 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ..................... 205 Grainy Printout..........................206 Incorrect Colors ........................... 207 Solving Scanning Problems ......................208 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 208 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................209 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................210...
  • Page 9 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 210 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................210 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................211 Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................211 Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ..................211 Image is Too Dark ........................
  • Page 10 Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ....................230 Trademarks ............................234 Copyright Notice..........................234 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................235 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 235 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........236 Copyright Attribution ........................236...

  • Page 11: Et-3750U User's Guide

    ET-3750U User's Guide Welcome to the ET-3750U User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

  • Page 12: 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 Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

  • Page 13: Control Panel Buttons And Lights

    Control Panel Buttons and Lights power button and light home button help button LCD screen + and – buttons stop button back button Arrow buttons and OK button reset button start button Status Icon Information Parent topic: Using the Control Panel...

  • Page 14: Status Icon Information

    Status Icon Information Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Select the icon to view or change the current network settings. Icons Description Displays additional information or instructions, such as loading paper or placing a document.

  • Page 15: Entering Characters On The Lcd Screen

    Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings. • To move the cursor, select the left or right arrows. • To change the case of letters, select • To delete the previous character, select •...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Scroll down and select Language. 6. Select a language. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.

  • Page 17: Turning Off The Operation Time Out Setting

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Select LCD Brightness. 6. Press the – or + icons to decrease or increase the brightness. 7. Select OK to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes of inactivity.

  • Page 18: Product Parts Locations

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Scroll down and set Operation Time Out to Off. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic:...

  • Page 19: Product Parts - Front

    Product Parts - Front Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) cover ADF input tray ADF edge guides ADF document support ADF output tray extension...
  • Page 20 ADF output tray Output tray Paper cassette Paper cassette edge guides Legal-size paper guide Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 21: Product Parts - Inside

    Product Parts - Inside Document cover Scanner glass Control panel...
  • Page 22 Front cover Scanner unit Ink tank cover Ink tanks Ink tank unit Print head Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 23: Product Parts - Back

    Product Parts - Back Maintenance box cover Rear cover (duplexer) AC inlet LAN port USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 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 24 3. Select General Settings. You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Select Sleep Timer. You see a screen like this: 6. Do one of the following: • Press the + or – button to increase or decrease the number of minutes.

  • Page 25: Changing The Power Off Timer Settings

    5. Select Power Off Timer, then select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours). Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Epson Connect Services

    • 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 27 You see a screen like this: 4. Select Web Service Settings. 5. Select Epson Connect Services You see a screen like this: 6. Select Register.

  • Page 28: Using Epson Email Print

    Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Using Airprint

    2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service. Note: Make a note of your product's email address and password.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Printing On A Chromebook

    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 32: Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

    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. The Epson Print and Scan app allows you to scan and capture images right to your tablet or to Microsoft OneDrive.
  • Page 33 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Download the Epson Print and Scan app from the Microsoft Windows Store. 3. Connect your Windows tablet to the same wireless network as your product. 4. Open the Epson Print and Scan app and select your Epson product.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 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 network data and settings.
  • Page 37 6. Select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button, or press the + button and select Enter Manually to enter the name manually. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, then press the OK button. Note: The network name and password are case sensitive.

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

    Note: The product must be connected to the Internet in order to function and have its ink usage monitored as part of the ReadyPrint program. Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode is not recommended. Epson product Computer with a wireless interface Other wireless device...

  • Page 39: 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. Select the icon and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3.

  • Page 40: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    You see a screen like this: 6. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 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.

  • Page 41: Using Wps To Connect To A Network

    Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Using WPS to Connect to a Network If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect your product to the network. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.

  • Page 42: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet for detailed information about your product's network status. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select General Settings. You see a screen like this: 4.
  • Page 43 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select General Settings. You see a screen like this: 4. Select Network Settings. 5. Select Connection Check. 6. Select Print Check Report. 7. Press the start button to print the network connection report. Examine the error codes and solutions shown on the network connection report.

  • Page 44: 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 45 Error code and message Solution E-2, E-3, or E-7 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 46 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 47 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 48 Error code and message Solution E-12 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 49: Changing Or Updating Network Connections

    Network Environment Messages Message Solution The same SSID may be set on several Check the settings on your router and other access points access points. to make sure each one uses a different SSID. The Wi-Fi environment needs to be Move your product closer to your router or access point, improved.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: Loading Paper

    Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the Cassette Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Compatible Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel...
  • Page 53 2. Pull out the paper cassette until it stops. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
  • Page 54 4. Do one of the following: • Insert paper into the cassette with the glossy or printable side facedown and slide it in until it stops. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the rear of the cassette. • For legal-size paper, extend the legal paper guide and load paper using the guide line as shown.
  • Page 55 • Insert up to 10 envelopes with the printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown. • Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes as shown.
  • Page 56 Note: Do not select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper and do not print over the holes. 5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides. 6.

  • Page 57: Paper Loading Capacity

    (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size or smaller: Copier paper 150 sheets Letterhead paper Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) size: 1 sheet Epson Bright White Pro Paper 120 sheets Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60 Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 [216 × 356 mm]) Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)

  • Page 61: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    • Epson Bright White Paper • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided •...

  • Page 62: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

    Epson Bright White Pro Paper Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper 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...

  • Page 63: Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

    1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setting. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Paper Size. 4. Select the paper size you loaded. 5.

  • Page 64: Selecting The Default Paper Source Settings

    Epson Bright White Pro Paper Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper Letterhead paper Letterhead Envelopes Envelope 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.

  • Page 65: Paper Source Settings Options

    3. Select one of these Auto Error Solver options: • Turn on this setting to display a warning and print single-sided when a 2-sided printing error occurs, or to print only what the printer could process when a memory full error occurs. •...
  • Page 66 Paper Source Available settings Description Settings option Paper Setup Select On to automatically display a menu that lets you Auto Display select the paper size and type when you load paper in the product. Note: If this setting is disabled, you cannot print using AirPrint.

  • Page 67: 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 ADF Original Document Specifications...

  • Page 68: 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 69 1. Open the ADF document support and slide out the ADF output tray extension. 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 70: Adf Original Document Specifications

    4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and short edge first. The ADF icon on the Copying and Scanning screens lights up. 5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, load the originals as shown: Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics...
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 73: Copying Options

    Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel. Parent topic: Copying Related references Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Compatible Epson Papers Related tasks Loading Paper in the Cassette Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
  • Page 74 Copying option Available settings Description Paper Setting Various settings Selects the paper size and paper type Reduce/Enlarge 100%/Actual Size Copies the original at its full size Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the paper size you selected 45%->195% and Automatically converts from one size to another other conversions...

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77 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, but you cannot use the Borderless setting and the Quality setting will be set to Standard. 5.

  • Page 78: Print Quality Options - Windows

    15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select On in the Quiet Mode menu. Note: Enabling Quiet Mode may reduce printing speed. Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software...

  • Page 79: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows

    2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print 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.
  • Page 80 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 81: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    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 82: Print Density Adjustments - Windows

    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. Start Page Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page. Create Folded Booklet Options Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.

  • Page 83: 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 84 • 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1.

  • Page 89: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

    3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

  • Page 90: Extended Settings - Windows

    Printing with Windows Extended Settings - Windows You can select 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 91: 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 92: 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 93 • 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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99 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 100 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 101 10. Select the Layout tab. 11. Select the orientation of your document as the Orientation setting.

  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 104 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 105 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.

  • Page 106: 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 107: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac

    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. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.

  • Page 108: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac

    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. Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop- up menu on the print window.
  • Page 109 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. This screen may be different, depending on the Mac OS version you are using. 1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options. 2.

  • Page 110: Double-Sided Printing Options And Adjustments - Mac

    4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac You can select any of the available options in the Two-sided Printing Settings pop-up menu to set up your double-sided print job.

  • Page 111: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac

    Color Matching and Color Options - Mac You can select 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 112: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac

    Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red- eye in photos.

  • Page 113: Printing Preferences - Mac

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Printing Preferences - Mac You can select 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.

  • Page 114: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Mac

    Output documents for filing Outputs all landscape, portrait, 1-sided, and 2-sided documents in the same orientation for easier filing. Remove white borders Removes white margins that may appear when you print borderless photos. Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions.
  • Page 115 Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac Managing Color - Mac...

  • Page 116: Checking Print Status - Mac

    Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Checking Print Status - Mac During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 2.

  • Page 117: 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 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program...

  • Page 118: Scanning To A Connected Computer

    • 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. • Computer (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (English only).
  • Page 119 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 120 You see a screen like this: 5. Select OK to close the information screen, if necessary. 6. Select Select a computer and choose one of the following options: • If your computer is connected to your product over a network, select a connected computer from the displayed list.

  • Page 121: Setting Up A Wsd Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista)

    Setting Up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista) You can scan to a networked Windows computer using WSD (Web Services for Devices). You must first set up a WSD port on your Windows 7 or Windows Vista system (the port is set up automatically on Windows 10 and Windows 8.x).
  • Page 122 Scan to setting Available options Description Color mode Color Select whether to scan images in color or black and white B&W File format JPEG Select for photos. You can also select the Compression Ratio. Select for documents. You can also select the Compression Ratio.

  • Page 123: Changing Default Scan Job Settings

    Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel 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.
  • Page 124 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; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.

  • Page 125: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan 2 from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program.
  • Page 126 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; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.

  • Page 127: 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 128: Scanning In Epson Scan 2

    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; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
  • Page 129 2. Select the Document Source setting that matches where you placed your original, or select Auto Detect to have Epson Scan 2 automatically detect the source. 3. Select the Document Size setting that matches the size of your original. You can select Customize to enter a custom size, if necessary.
  • Page 130 5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window. 7. Reinsert your original into the ADF, if necessary.

  • Page 131: Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab

    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. Correct Document Skew Corrects skewed originals, image contents, or both.

  • Page 132: Saving Scanned Documents As A Searchable Pdf Using Epson Scan 2

    Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 You can scan a document and save the text in a searchable PDF. In a searchable PDF, text is recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original.

  • Page 133: Image Format Options

    Scanning in Epson Scan 2 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.

  • Page 134: 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 135 Increase the Epson Scan 2 Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality. For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi.

  • Page 136: Refilling Ink

    Refilling Ink When the ink level is below the lower line on an ink tank, you need to refill it. Before checking the ink levels or refilling an ink tank as described here, be sure to read the ink safety precautions.
  • Page 137 • If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, refill the ink. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank could damage the product. • Epson recommends filling all ink tanks to the upper line when the product is not operating to reset the ink levels.

  • Page 138: Check Ink Levels

    Check Ink Levels Your product and its printing software will let you know when an ink tank is low or expended. Checking Ink Levels on Your Product Checking Ink Levels - Windows Checking Ink Levels - Mac Disabling Special Offers with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Checking Ink Levels on Your Product...

  • Page 139: Checking Ink Levels - Windows

    Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink Levels - Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your ink levels at any time using a utility on your Windows computer. 1.

  • Page 140: Checking Ink Levels - 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.
  • Page 141 You see a window like this: 3. Refill any ink tank as needed. Note: To update or refresh the displayed ink levels, click Update. Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks.

  • Page 142: Disabling Special Offers With Windows

    Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. 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 .
  • Page 143 You can continue to use the product even if one or more ink tanks are not filled all the way. However, for the most accurate ink level monitoring, fill all the ink tanks up to the top line. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly.
  • Page 144 3. Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the ink tank you are going to fill.
  • Page 145 4. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it. Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the bottle. Do not touch the top of the bottle after its cap is removed. 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 146 Note: Refer to the color-coded sticker on the ink tank unit to identify the color of each tank. Do not force the bottles into position; they are keyed for each color. 6. Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle. Ink flows into the tank and stops automatically when the ink is filled to the upper line.

  • Page 147: Maintenance Box Replacement

    9. Close the ink tank cover, then close the scanner unit. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the ink level for the colors you refilled. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Maintenance Box Replacement The maintenance box stores surplus ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When you see a message on the LCD screen, follow the on-screen instructions to replace the maintenance box.
  • Page 148 Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for a long period. Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight. Parent topic: Refilling Ink...

  • Page 149: Adjusting Print Quality

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to run a Power Cleaning or clean the paper or print head path.

  • Page 150: Checking The Nozzles Using The Product Control Panel

    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 and the output tray is extended. 2.
  • Page 151 If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn the product off and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...

  • Page 152: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    Loading Paper in the Cassette 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 and the output tray is extended. 2.

  • Page 153: Print Head Cleaning

    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 154: Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel

    Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1.

  • Page 155: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...
  • Page 156 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 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 157 If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...

  • Page 158: Power Cleaning

    Caution: Power Cleaning may cause the ink pads to reach their capacity sooner. When an ink pad reaches the end of its service life, the product stops printing and you must contact Epson for support. Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel...

  • Page 159: Power Cleaning Using A Computer Utility

    If the print quality did not improve, turn off the printer and wait at least 12 hours before running another Power Cleaning. If the print quality does not improve after running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for support.

  • Page 160: Print Head Alignment

    If print quality has not improved after running Power Cleaning, wait for at least 12 hours without printing, and then print the nozzle check pattern again. Run Print Head Cleaning or Power Cleaning again depending on the printed pattern. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...

  • Page 161: Aligning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel

    Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1.
  • Page 162 8. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for each set on the LCD screen. Ruled Line Alignment Vertical Alignment Horizontal Alignment 9. Press the OK button when you are finished. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper in the Cassette...

  • Page 163: Cleaning The Paper Guide

    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. If printouts are smeared or scuffed, load plain paper in the cassette in this size: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 ×...
  • Page 164 • ¼ cup (59 ml) water containing 2 to 3 drops of mild dish detergent • A small flashlight Caution: Do not use any other liquid to clean the print head path or you may damage your product. 1. Turn off the product. 2.
  • Page 165 5. Using the flashlight, check the translucent film shown here for ink smears. Translucent film Print head rail Caution: Do not touch the print head rail or wipe the grease off of it. You may not be able to print. 6.

  • Page 166: Checking The Number Of Sheets

    7. Use a new, dry cotton swab to dry the translucent film. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary to clean all ink smears. 9. When the translucent film is dry, close the scanner unit. 10. Reconnect any disconnected cables, plug in the power cord, and turn on the product. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts...

  • Page 167: Checking The Sheet Counter - Mac

    You see this window: 5. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Note: The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status Monitor 3 is enabled. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets...
  • Page 168 You see this window: 3. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets...

  • Page 169: 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 Paper Rollers 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 170 6. Clean the scanner glass and the glass area on the left 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 171: Cleaning The Paper Rollers

    8. Open the ADF cover. 9. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. 10. 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 Paper Rollers...
  • Page 172 4. Slide out the paper cassette and remove the paper. 5. Make sure the ink tank caps are securely closed.
  • Page 173 6. Place the product on its side with the ink tank on the bottom. Warning: Be careful not to trap your fingers under the product. 7. Use a soft, moist cloth to clean the paper rollers, as shown. Rotate the rollers to clean them thoroughly.

  • Page 174: Transporting Your Product

    9. Replace the paper, slide in the paper cassette, and connect the power cord. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to store your product or transport it some distance, prepare it for transportation as described here.
  • Page 175 5. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position). If not, turn on the product, wait for the print head to move to the far right, then turn the product off again.
  • Page 176 7. Make sure the ink tank caps are securely closed and close the ink tank cover. 8. Lower the scanner unit.
  • Page 177 9. Close the ADF document support and the ADF output tray extension. Slide in the output tray, close the front cover, and lower the control panel. 10. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product.

  • Page 178: Solving Problems

    Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality 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 179: Product Status Messages

    • OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater. • macOS 10.12.x or later: You can manually update the software by opening the App Store, selecting Updates, searching for a software update option for Epson Software, and selecting Update.
  • Page 180 The ink pad is near the end of its service life and the message will be printing ink pad is displayed until the ink pad is replaced. Contact Epson for support. (To nearing the end of its resume printing, select Dismiss.) service life.
  • Page 181 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 182: Message Appears Prompting You To Reset Ink Levels

    Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels If you see a message on the LCD screen prompting you to reset the ink levels, do the following: 1. Refill all of the ink tanks or the ink tanks indicated on the LCD screen all the way to the top. Note: Depending on the operating conditions, you may see the ink reset message even when there is still ink in the tanks.
  • Page 183 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Select Print Head Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 7. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: •...

  • Page 184: Resetting Control Panel Defaults

    • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • 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:...

  • Page 185: Solving Setup Problems

    • If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after approximately 20 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 186: Control Panel Setup 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 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 network data and settings.

  • Page 187: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point

    Cannot Print Over a Network Cannot Scan Over a Network Parent topic: Solving Problems 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: •...

  • Page 188: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    • If your router or access point has security enabled, determine the kind of security it is using and any required password or passphrase for connection. Then make sure to enter the exact WEP key or WPA passphrase correctly. • 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.

  • Page 189: 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 190: Wireless Network Connection Is Unstable On A Mac

    • If you are connecting the product wirelessly via EpsonNet Setup and the Wi-Fi icon does not appear lit 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 191: Cannot Scan Over A Network

    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. If your router uses a single network name (SSID) for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, give each band its own network name (SSID) instead, such as Home Network 2.4 GHz and Home Network 5 GHz.

  • Page 192: Solving Copying Problems

    • 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 193: Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies

    Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary.

  • Page 194: Paper Jams Inside The Product

    • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • For best results, follow these guidelines: • Use new, smooth, high-quality paper that is not curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. •...

  • Page 195: Solving Problems Printing From A Computer

    Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related topics Loading Paper 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 196: 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 197 • On a Mac, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off. • Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility to free up existing space. • Close any programs you are not using when you print.

  • Page 198: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages.

  • Page 199: Too Many Copies Print

    Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Too Many Copies Print Make sure that the Copies setting in your printing program or printer software is not set for multiple copies. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions:...

  • Page 200: Border Appears On Borderless Prints

    • Make sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the product. 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 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac...

  • Page 201: Incorrect Characters Print

    Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all jobs from the Windows Spooler. Click Print Queue on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window, and cancel any stalled print jobs.

  • Page 202: Slanted Printout

    Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Related topics Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. •...

  • Page 203: White Or Dark Lines In Printout

    Related topics Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 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: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary.

  • Page 204: 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 205: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Specifications Compatible Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac...

  • Page 206: Grainy Printout

    Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Print Head Nozzle Check Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Refilling the Ink Tanks Related topics Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions:...

  • Page 207: Incorrect Colors

    Try using the color management options in your printer software. • For best results, use genuine Epson paper. • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility.

  • Page 208: Solving Scanning Problems

    Managing Color - Mac Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 209: Cannot Start Epson Scan 2

    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 210: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

    Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem. Image Consists of a Few Dots Only Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked Image is Distorted or Blurry Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges Image is Too Dark...

  • Page 211: Straight Lines In An Image Appear Crooked

    • 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 212: Image Is Too Dark

    You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To reduce this effect, adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Descreening setting.

  • Page 213: Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors

    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 214 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 215: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac

    Uninstalling Product Software - Mac In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here.
  • Page 216 Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson paper at epson.com. You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Parent topic:...

  • Page 217: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for 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 218: 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 219 Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches [140 × 216 mm]) Paper types Plain paper Note: Your product also supports compatible papers distributed by Epson. Select the link at the end of this topic to view a list of compatible Epson papers. Weight Plain paper: 17 lb (64 g/m...

  • Page 220: Printable Area Specifications

    Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets Top/bottom margins: 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...

  • Page 221: Scanning Specifications

    Reduced print quality area/top: 1.73 inches (44 mm) Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.57 inches (40 mm) Envelopes Left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) Top/bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) Reduced print quality area/left: 0.70 inch (18 mm) Reduced print quality area/right: 1.61 inches (41 mm) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Scanning Specifications...

  • Page 222: Automatic Document Feeder (Adf) Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Specifications Note: Use only the Epson 570 ink provided to you under the ReadyPrint program. The included initial ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale. The printer ships with full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head. Yields vary...

  • Page 223: Dimension Specifications

    Color Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Ink life Do not use if the date on the package has expired Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 5 °F (–15 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 2 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications...

  • Page 224: Environmental Specifications

    Power consumption Standalone copying: Approximately 12 W (ISO/IEC24712) (with USB connection) Ready mode: Approximately 5.3 W Sleep mode: Approximately 0.9 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.2 W Parent topic: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity...

  • Page 225: Safety And Approvals Specifications

    Communication mode Infrastructure mode Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP); not supported for IEEE 802.11b Maximum radio frequency 19.8 dBm (EIRP) power transmitted Ethernet Standard IEEE802.3i/u (10BASE-T); use a category 5e or higher STP (shielded twisted pair cable to prevent risk of radio interference IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet);...
  • Page 226 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 227: 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 228 • If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.

  • Page 229: Wireless Connection 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 230: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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 231 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 232 Hearing Format. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made shall not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator determines the amount, if any, to which you or Epson is entitled. The discovery or exchange of non-privileged information relevant to the Dispute may be allowed during...
  • Page 233 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 234: Trademarks

    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 235: Libtiff Software Acknowledgment

    Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 236: Default Delay Times For Power Management For Epson Products

    Parent topic: Copyright Notice Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. This is to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency. More energy savings can be achieved by setting the time to sleep to a shorter interval.

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