About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson software applications. ❏ Important Safety Instructions (paper manual) Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer.
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User's Guide About This Manual Searching by keyword Click Edit > Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you want to find in the search window, and then click Search. Hits are displayed as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page. Jumping directly from bookmarks Click a title to jump to that page.
User's Guide About This Manual Marks and Symbols Caution: Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Important: Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Provides complementary and reference information. Related Information & Links to related sections. Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏...
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User's Guide About This Manual ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows Server 2012 operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows Server 2008 operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system ❏...
❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink supply units, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. ❏...
User's Guide Important Instructions Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing. ❏ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer. ❏...
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User's Guide Important Instructions Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Restore Default Settings > All Settings...
User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Control panel Operates the printer. You can change the angle of the control panel. Paper cassette 1 (C1) Loads paper. Paper cassette 2 (C2) Loads paper. Paper cassette 3 (C3) Optional paper cassette unit.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed. Rear paper feed (B) Loads paper.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Printer cover (J) Open when removing jammed paper inside the printer. Print head Fires ink. Ink supply unit tray Sets an ink supply unit. Front cover (A) Open when replacing ink supply units. Front cover lock Locks the front cover.
User's Guide Printer Basics LAN port Connects a LAN cable. USB port Connects a USB cable. Service USB port USB port for future use. Do not remove the sticker. AC inlet Connects the power cord. Rear cover (D) Open when removing jammed paper. Rear cover (E) Open when removing jammed paper.
User's Guide Printer Basics Displays the Paper Setting screen. You can select the paper size and paper type settings for each paper source. Stops the current operation. Applies to a variety of functions depending on the situation. Press to select the items. Press OK to confirm your selection or run the selected feature. Returns to the previous screen.
User's Guide Printer Basics Indicates the network connection status. Select the icon to check and change the current settings. This is the shortcut for the following menu. Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup The printer is not connected to a wired (Ethernet) network or unset it. The printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network.
User's Guide Printer Basics u d l r Move the focus to the setting item using the buttons, and then press the OK button to switch the item on or off. u d l r To enter the value, name, address, and so on, move the focus to the input field using the buttons, and then press the OK button to display the on-screen keyboard.
User's Guide Printer Basics Note: Available icons vary depending on the setting item. Indicates the character count. Moves the cursor to the input position. Switches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols. You can also switch them by using the button.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Indicates your progress through the current step. The animation repeats when the progress bar reaches the end. Press button to move to the next step.
Note: ❏ Genuine Epson paper is not available when printing with the Epson universal printer driver. ❏ The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. ❏ When printing on genuine Epson paper at a user defined size, only Standard or Normal print quality settings are available.
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Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Print- Paper Cassette Paper Cassette Rear Paper 2 ~ Paper Cas- Feed sette 3 Epson Matte Pa- – – per-Heavyweight Epson Double-Si- – – ded Matte Paper Paper suitable for printing photos Media Name...
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer Plain papers Media Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Name Printing Paper Cassette 1 Paper Rear Cassette Paper 2 ~ Paper Feed Cassette Plain paper, Auto, Letter , A4, Executive , B5, A5, Up to the line indicated by the Copy paper SP1 (210×270 mm), 16K Manual...
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer Thick papers Media Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Name Printing Paper Cassette 1 Paper Rear Cassette Paper 2 ~ Paper Feed Cassette Thick paper Auto, Letter , A4, Executive , B5, A5, SP1 (210×270 mm), 16K Manual (91 to 160 (195×270 mm)
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Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ To achieve high-quality printouts with genuine Epson paper, use the paper in the environment stated on the sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Related Information “Printer Specifications” on page 152 & Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette Note: If the optional paper cassette unit is installed, do not pull out two paper cassettes at the same time. 1. Check that the printer is not operating, and then pull out the paper cassette. 2.
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer Note: When using paper larger than A4 size, extend the paper cassette. 3. Load paper with the printable side facing down, and then slide the front edge guide to the edge of the paper. Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer 5. On the control panel, set the size and type of the paper you loaded in the paper cassette. Note: You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by pressing the button on the control panel.
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer 2. Slide the edge guides. 3. Load paper at the center of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. Important: ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line just under the triangle symbol inside the edge guide.
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer 4. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. 5. On the control panel, set the size and type of the paper you loaded in the rear paper feed. Note: You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by pressing the button on the control panel.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Loading Envelopes and Precautions Load envelopes in the center of the rear paper feed short edge first with the flap facing down, and slide the edge guides to the edges of the envelopes. Load envelopes in the paper cassettewith the flap facing up, and then slide the edge guides to the edges of the envelopes.
List of Paper Type To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper. Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver PostScript Printer Epson Universal Printer Driver Driver Epson Bright White Plain paper Plain paper Plain...
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Menu Options for Settings Select Settings on the home screen of the printer to make various settings. Menu Options for General Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings > General Settings Basic Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below.
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer ❏ Daylight Saving Time Select the summer time setting that applies to your area. ❏ Time Difference Enter the time difference between your local time and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Language: Select the language used on the LCD screen. Operation Time Out: Select On to return to the initial screen when no operations have been performed for the specified time.
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer Paper Setup Auto Display: Select On to display the Paper Setting screen when loading paper in the paper source. If you disable this feature, you cannot print from an iPhone or iPad using AirPrint. Printing Language: Select the printing language for the USB interface or the network interface.
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer ❏ Print Order Last Page on Top Starts printing from the first page of a file. First Page on Top Starts printing from the last page of a file. ❏ Number of Copies Set the number of copies to print. ❏...
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer ❏ LF Function Select the line feed command when printing with a driver from a specific operating system. ❏ Paper Source Assign Set the assignment for the paper source select command. When 4 is selected, the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4.
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User's Guide Preparing the Printer USB I/F Timeout Setting: Specify the length of time in seconds that must elapse before ending USB communication with a computer after the printer receives a print job from a PostScript printer driver or PCL printer driver. If the job ending is not clearly defined from a PostScript printer driver or PCL printer driver, it can cause endless USB communication.
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You cannot change settings that have been locked by your administrator. Epson Connect Services: Displays whether the printer is registered and connected to Epson Connect. You can register to the service by selecting Register and follow the instructions. When you have registered, you can change the following settings.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Delete the printer's internal memory data, such as a downloaded font and macro for PCL printing. Security Settings: You can make the following security settings. delete all confidential jobs Delete the all confidential jobs sent to the printer. Admin Settings: ❏...
User's Guide Preparing the Printer When is displayed, ink is running low or the maintenance box is nearly full. When is displayed, you need to replace the item as ink is expended or the maintenance box is full. Menu Options for Maintenance Select the menus on the control panel as described below.
Settings > Authentication Device Status Displays the status of the authentication device. Menu Options for Epson Open Platform Information Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings > Epson Open Platform Information Displays the status of the Epson Open Platform.
User's Guide Preparing the Printer Saving Power The printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if no operations are performed for a set period. You can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase will affect the product's energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any change.
User's Guide Network Settings Network Settings Network Connection Types You can use the following connection methods. Ethernet Connection Connect the printer to a hub with an Ethernet cable. See Administrator's Guide to assign a static IP address. Related Information “Making Advanced Network Settings” on page 62 &...
User's Guide Network Settings Wi-Fi Connection Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the wireless router. This is the typical connection method for home or office networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the wireless router. Related Information “Connecting to a Computer”...
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)
❏ Using the standard camera application to scan the QR code ❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance. Note: You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
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User's Guide Network Settings 3. Press the OK button. 4. Select iOS. The QR code is displayed on the printer's control panel. 5. On your iPhone or iPad, start the standard Camera app, and then scan the QR code displayed on the printer's control panel.
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7. Tap Join. 8. On the printer's control panel, select Next. 9. On the iPhone or iPad, start Epson iPrint. 10. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected.. 11. Select the printer that you want to connect to.
❏ Android 4.4 or later ❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance. Note: You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you...
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To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Wi-Fi Direct. 3. Press the OK button. 4. Select Android. 5. On the smart device, start Epson iPrint. 6. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected..
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User's Guide Network Settings 7. Select the printer that you want to connect to. See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer. Note: Printers may not been displayed depending on the Android device. If printers are not displayed, connect by selecting Other OS Devices.
User's Guide Network Settings Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct This method allows you to connect the printer directly to smart devices without a wireless router. Note: You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
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User's Guide Network Settings 5. On the smart device's Wi-Fi screen, select the SSID shown on the printer's control panel, and then enter the password. 6. On the printer's control panel, select Next. 7. On the smart device, start Epson iPrint.
User's Guide Network Settings 8. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected.. 9. Select the printer that you want to connect to. See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer. 10. On the printer's control panel, select Complete.
User's Guide Network Settings After connecting the printer to the network, connect to the printer from the device that you want to use (computer, smart device, tablet, and so on.) Make advanced network settings to use a static IP address. Related Information “Making Wi-Fi Settings by Entering the SSID and Password”...
User's Guide Network Settings 4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard . 5. Select the SSID for the wireless router. Note: ❏ If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer's control panel, press the button to update the list.
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User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select Wi-Fi on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Router. 3. Press the OK button. If the network connection is already set up, the connection details are displayed.
User's Guide Network Settings Related Information “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 63 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 137 & Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS) You can automatically connect to an wireless router by using a PIN code. You can use this method to set up if an wireless router is capable of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
User's Guide Network Settings Related Information “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 63 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 137 & Making Advanced Network Settings You can change the network device name, TCP/IP setup, proxy server and so on. Check your network environment before making changes.
User's Guide Network Settings ❏ IPv6 Address ❏ Enable Select this when using an IPv6 address. ❏ Disable Select this when using an IPv4 address. ❏ Link Speed & Duplex Select an appropriate Ethernet speed and duplex setting. If you select a setting other than Auto, make sure the setting corresponds to the settings on the hub you are using.
User's Guide Network Settings Network Icon You can check the network connection status and strength of the radio wave using the network icon on the printer's home screen. Related Information “Icons displayed in the LCD Screen” on page 18 & Checking Detailed Network Information from the Control Panel When your printer is connected to the network, you can also view other network-related information by selecting the network menus you want to check.
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User's Guide Network Settings 2. Select Settings on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Select General Settings > Network Settings > Connection Check. The connection check starts.
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User's Guide Network Settings Related Information “E-1” on page 66 & “E-2, E-3, E-7” on page 66 & “E-5” on page 67 & “E-6” on page 67 & “E-8” on page 68 & “E-9” on page 68 & “E-10” on page 68 &...
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❏ If your Wi-Fi connection suddenly disconnects, check for the conditions below. If any of these conditions are applicable, reset your network settings by downloading and running the software from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup.
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If still does not connect your printer and network devices after confirming the above, turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. Then reset your network settings by downloading and running the installer from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup Related Information “Connecting to a Computer”...
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❏ Turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. ❏ Make network settings again using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on a wireless router that uses WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.
❏ Make network settings on the computer that is on the same network as the printer using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on a wireless router that uses the WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)
User's Guide Network Settings Select Set up Printer connection again (for new network router or changing USB to network, etc.) on the Install Software screen, and then click Next. Changing the Network Connection to Ethernet from the Control Panel Follow the steps below to change the network connection to Ethernet from Wi-Fi using the control panel. 1.
User's Guide Network Settings Changing network name (SSID) Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) network name (SSID) used for connecting to the printer to your arbitrary name. You can set the network name (SSID) in ASCII characters that is displayed on the software keyboard on the control panel.
User's Guide Network Settings 2. Select Router. The network status is displayed. 3. Select Change Settings. 4. Select Others > Disable Wi-Fi. 5. Check the message, and then start setup. 6. When a completion message is displayed, close the screen. The screen automatically closes after a specific length of time.
User's Guide Network Settings 7. When a completion message is displayed, close the screen. The screen automatically closes after a specific length of time. 8. Press the button. Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel You can restore all network settings to their defaults. 1.
User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows If you cannot change some of the printer driver settings, they may have been restricted by the administrator. Contact your printer administrator for assistance. Accessing the Printer Driver When accessing the printer driver from the computer's control panel, the settings are applied to all of the applications.
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User's Guide Printing 1. Open the file you want to print. Load paper in the printer if it has not already been loaded. 2. Select Print or Page Setup from the File menu. 3. Select your printer. 4. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 5.
“Available Paper and Capacities” on page 23 & Print Settings Manual 2-sided printing is available when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. However, it may not be available when the printer is accessed over a network or is used as a shared printer. Note: To enable EPSON Status Monitor 3, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
User's Guide Printing 3. Click Print. For manual 2-sided printing, when the first side has finished printing, a pop-up window is displayed on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Related Information “Printing Basics” on page 76 & “Main Tab” on page 93 &...
User's Guide Printing Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse Order Printing) You can print from the last page so that the documents are stacked in page order. Print Settings On the printer driver's Main tab, select Reverse Order. Related Information “Printing Basics”...
User's Guide Printing Related Information “Printing Basics” on page 76 & “More Options Tab” on page 94 & Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for Enlargement (Creating a Poster) This feature allows you to print one image on multiple sheets of paper. You can create a larger poster by taping them together.
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User's Guide Printing Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks Here is an example of how to make a poster when 2x2 Poster is selected, and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides. 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks.
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User's Guide Printing 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back. 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks).
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User's Guide Printing 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together. 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks.
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User's Guide Printing 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
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User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing with a Header and Footer You can print information such as a user name and printing date in headers or footers. Print Settings On the printer driver's More Options tab, click Watermark Features, and then select Header/Footer. Click Settings, and then select the items you want to print.
User's Guide Printing Related Information “Printing Basics” on page 76 & “More Options Tab” on page 94 & Printing a Watermark You can print a watermark such as "Confidential" or an anti-copy pattern on your printouts. If you print with an anti-copy pattern, the hidden letters appear when photocopied in order to distinguish the original from the copies.
User's Guide Printing Printing Password-Protected Files Yon can set a password for a print job so that it starts printing only after entering the password on the printer's control panel. Print Settings On the printer driver's More Options tab, select Confidential Job, and then enter a password. To print the job, select Confidential Job on the home screen of the printer's control panel.
User's Guide Printing When you select a print job added to Print Project in the Job Arranger Lite window, you can edit the page layout. Click Print from the File menu to start printing. Note: If you close the Job Arranger Lite window before adding all the print data to the Print Project, the print job you are currently working on is canceled.
User's Guide Printing Adjusting the Print Color You can adjust the colors used in the print job. Note: These adjustments are not applied to the original data. Print Settings On the printer driver's More Options tab, select Custom as the Color Correction setting. Click Advanced to open the Color Correction window, and then select the method of color correction.
Thick paper with a thickness of 91 to 256g/m², Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight, Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper, or Envelope ❏ Quality: Standard, High (not available for paper with a thickness of 161 to 256 g/m², Epson Matte Paper- Heavyweight, and Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper) Note: Deblurring may not always be possible depending on the circumstances.
User's Guide Printing Menu Options for the Printer Driver Open the print window in an application, select the printer, and then access the printer driver window. Note: Menus vary depending on the option you selected. Main Tab Printing Presets Add/Remove Presets You can add or remove your own presets for frequently used print settings.
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Job Arranger Lite Opens the Job Arranger Lite window. You can save and edit data. EPSON Status Opens the EPSON Status Monitor 3 window. Here you can confirm the status of the printer and the Monitor 3 consumables.
Changes the language to be used on the printer driver window. To apply the settings, close the printer driver, and then open it again. Software Update Starts EPSON Software Updater to check for the latest version of applications on the Internet. Technical Support Allows you to access the Epson technical support website.
User's Guide Printing 5. Change the settings as necessary. See the menu options for the printer driver for details. 6. Click OK to close the printer driver for details. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 23 &...
User's Guide Printing Access Control Settings Tab Printer usage may have been restricted by the administrator. Printing is available after registering your account to the printer driver. Contact the administrator for details on your user account. Access Control Settings User Registration Allows you to enter a user name and password.
3. Select your printer. 4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On OS X Mountain Lion or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu >...
User's Guide Printing 5. Change the settings as necessary. See the menu options for the printer driver for details. 6. Click Print. Related Information “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 23 & “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 28 &...
User's Guide Printing Related Information “Printing Basics” on page 98 & “Menu Options for Two-sided Printing Settings” on page 104 & Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Print Settings Select Layout from the pop-up menu.
User's Guide Printing Print Settings Select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. Select Reverse as the Page Order setting. Related Information “Printing Basics” on page 98 & “Menu Options for Paper Handling” on page 103 & Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can reduce or enlarge the size of a document by a specific percentage or to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer.
These adjustments are not applied to the original data. Print Settings Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu, and then select EPSON Color Controls. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu, and then select one of the available options. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings, and then make more detailed settings.
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ColorSync Select the method for color adjustment. These options adjusts colors between the printer and the computer display to minimize the difference in color. EPSON Color Controls Menu Options for Paper Handling Collate pages Prints multi-page documents collated in order and sorted into sets.
User's Guide Printing Grayscale Select when you want to print in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Inverts an image to print as it would appear in a mirror. Menu Options for Color Options Manual Settings Adjusts the color manually. In Advanced Settings, you can select detailed settings. PhotoEnhance Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data.
User's Guide Printing Printing from the PostScript Printer Driver on Mac OS A PostScript Printer Driver is a driver that outputs printing commands to a printer using a PostScript Page Description Language. 1. Open the file you want to print. Load paper in the printer if it has not already been loaded.
User's Guide Printing Menu Options for the PostScript Printer Driver Open the print window on an application, select the printer, and then access the printer driver window. Note: Menus vary depending on the option you selected. Menu Options for Layout Pages per Sheet Select the number of pages to be printed on one sheet.
Using Epson iPrint Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to print photos, documents, and web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. You can use local print, printing from a smart device that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer, or remote print, printing from a remote location over the Internet.
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Printing Using Epson iPrint Start Epson iPrint from your smart device and select the item you want to use from the home screen. The following screens are subject to change without notice. The contents may vary depending on the product.
Displays photos and documents you selected. Starts printing. Note: To print from the document menu using iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS, start Epson iPrint after transferring the document you want to print using the file sharing function in iTunes. Using 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).
1. Load paper in your product. 2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below. http://epson.sn 3. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 4. Print from your device to your product.
2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box - Mac OS 1.
The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink supply units. Note: ❏ Ink supply unit codes may vary by location. For the correct codes in your area, contact Epson support. ❏ Although the ink supply units may contain recycled materials, this does not affect printer function or performance.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Supply Units and Other Consumables ❏ Install all ink supply units; otherwise you cannot print. ❏ Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print. ❏...
The need for replacement of the box does not mean that your printer has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The Epson warranty does not cover the cost of this replacement. It is a user- serviceable part.
Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink supply unit as soon as possible. Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Supply Units and Other Consumables Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 2.
❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.
We recommend to turn off the printer. If print quality has still not improved, contact Epson support. ❏ To prevent the print head from drying out, do not unplug the printer while the power is on.
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 6. Select , and then follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head. 7. When cleaning is finished, print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette”...
User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 2. Select Maintenance on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Ruled Line Alignment. 4.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Network Service and Software Information This section introduces the network services and software products available for your printer from the Epson website or the supplied software disc. Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config) Web Config is an application that runs in a web browser, such as Internet Explorer and Safari, on a computer or smart device.
User's Guide Network Service and Software Information IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information “Using Epson iPrint” on page 107 & Running Web Config on Windows When connecting a computer to the printer using WSD, follow the steps below to run Web Config.
Go > Applications > Epson Software > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config SE > EpsonNet Config. Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater) EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated software on the internet and installs it. You can also update the printer's firmware and manual.
Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Note: You can also start EPSON Software Updater by clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop, and then selecting Software Update. Starting on Mac OS Select Go >...
Note: ❏ You can download the latest applications from the Epson website. http://www.epson.com ❏ If you use Windows Server operating systems, you cannot use EPSON Software Updater. Download the latest applications from the Epson website. Related Information “Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater)” on page 123 &...
Installing the Epson Universal Printer Driver (for Windows Only) The Epson universal printer driver is the universal PCL6 compatible print driver. Once you install this printer driver , you can print from every Epson printer that supports this printer driver.
If the User Account Control window is displayed, click Continue. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS 1. Download the Uninstaller using EPSON Software Updater. Once you have downloaded the Uninstaller, you do not need to download it again each time you uninstall the application.
6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer driver again.
Turn the power off and on again, and then reinsert the paper cassette. If print from another cassette. the error message is still displayed, contact Epson support or an authorised Epson service provider to request repairs. Maintenance Roller in XX is nearing the end of The maintenance rollers need to be replaced periodically.
2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details. You can check the printer status, ink levels, and error status. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Related Information “Accessing the Printer Driver”...
You may be able to clear the problem by updating the software to the latest version. To check the software status, use the software update tool. Related Information “Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater)” on page 123 & “Installing the Latest Applications” on page 124 &...
User's Guide Solving Problems “List of Paper Type” on page 34 & Paper Jams ❏ Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. ❏ Load one sheet of paper at a time if you have loaded several sheets of paper. Related Information “Removing Jammed Paper”...
User's Guide Solving Problems Power and Control Panel Problems Power Does Not Turn On ❏ Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. ❏ Hold down the button for a little longer. Power Does Not Turn Off Hold down the button for a little longer.
Checking the Software and Data ❏ Make sure that a genuine Epson printer driver is installed. If a genuine Epson printer driver is not installed, the available functions are limited. We recommend using a genuine Epson printer driver. See the related information link below for details.
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Right-click on the Printers folder, and then click Run as administrator > Server Properties. ❏ Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 From the File menu, select Server Properties. Click the Driver tab. If your printer name is displayed in the list, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer.
> Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies, and if the Options tab and Utility tab are displayed on the window, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer. Related Information “Installing the Latest Applications”...
Network connection: EPSON XXXX Series (network) If you install the printer driver multiple times, copies of printer driver may be created. If copies such as "EPSON XXXX Series (copy 1)" are created, right-click the copied driver icon, and then click Remove Device.
User's Guide Solving Problems Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings are No Problems If you cannot connect from the computer or smart device to the printer even though the network connection report does not show any problems, see the following. ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ A wireless router that is compliant with both IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g has SSIDs of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. If you connect the computer or smart device to a 5 GHz SSID, you cannot connect to the printer because the printer only supports communication over 2.4 GHz.
User's Guide Solving Problems Checking the SSID for the Computer Windows Click in the task tray on the desktop. Check the name of the connected SSID from the list displayed. Mac OS Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the computer screen. A list of SSIDs is displayed and the connected SSID is indicated with a check mark.
User's Guide Solving Problems Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad ❏ Connect the iPhone or iPad to the same network (SSID) as the printer. ❏ Enable Paper Setup Auto Display in the following menus. Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setup Auto Display ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the patterns for print head alignment, and then align the print head. ❏ This pattern allows you to perform alignment if vertical ruled lines appear misaligned or your printouts look blurry.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Select Settings on the home screen on the printer's control panel. u d l r To select an item, move the focus to the item using the buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Select Maintenance > Print Quality Adjustment per Paper. If the item is not displayed, flick the screen upward to display it.
User's Guide Solving Problems Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear The print head nozzles may be clogged. Perform a nozzle check to check if the print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Related Information “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head”...
User's Guide Solving Problems Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment Align the print head using the Print Quality Adjustment feature. Related Information “Adjusting the Print Quality” on page 141 & Print Quality Does Not Improve Even After Aligning the Print Head During bidirectional (or high speed) printing, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and vertical lines may be misaligned.
Checking the ink supply unit ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink supply units. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink supply units. The use of non-genuine ink supply units may cause print quality to decline.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When printing on thick paper, the print head is close to the printing surface and the paper may be scuffed. In this case, enable the reduce scuff setting. If you enable this setting, print quality may decline or printing may slow down.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Adjusting the Print Color” on page 91 & The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect ❏ Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Mac OS Select Off from Two-sided Printing on the print dialog's Two-sided Printing Settings menu. The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver.
User's Guide Solving Problems Printing Slows Down Dramatically During Continuous Printing Printing slows down to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged. However, you can continue printing. To return to normal printing speed, leave the printer idle for at least 30 minutes. Printing speed does not return to normal if the power is off.
> Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). Select On as the Quiet Mode setting. Forgot Your Password If you forget the administrator's password, contact Epson support. Related Information “Contacting Epson Support” on page 175 &...
User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 800 Color ink nozzles: 800 for each color Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2(17 to 24lb) Weight of Paper Thick Paper 91 to 256 g/m2 (25 to 68 lb) Envelopes Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Envelope C4: 80 to 100 g/m2 (21 to 26 lb)
IPv4, IPv6 UPnP Printing IPv4 Information appliance PictBridge Printing (Wi-Fi) IPv4 Digital camera ✓ Epson Connect (Email Print, IPv4 Remote Print) ✓ AirPrint (iOS, Mac OS) IPv4, IPv6 iOS 5 or later, Mac OS X v10.7 or later ✓ Google Cloud Print...
User's Guide Appendix Frequency Range 2.4 GHz Maximum Radio-Frequency Power 20 dBm (EIRP) Transmitted Coordination Modes *2*3 Infrastructure, Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit), WPA2-PSK (AES) IEEE802.11n is only available for the HT20. Not supported for IEEE 802.11b. Simple AP mode is compatible with a Wi-Fi connection (infrastructure) or an Ethernet connection.
User's Guide Appendix Supported Third Party Services AirPrint Print iOS 5 or later/Mac OS X v10.7.x or later Google Cloud Print Dimensions Storage Dimensions ❏ Width: 425 mm (16.7 in.) ❏ Depth: 535 mm (21.1 in.) ❏ Height: 513 mm (20.2in.) Printing ❏...
Power off: Approx. 0.2 W Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For European users, see the following Website for details on power consumption. http://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph.
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User's Guide Appendix ❏ Locations where a dedicated electrical outlet can be secured ❏ Locations where you can load paper and remove paper easily ❏ Locations that meet the conditions in the "Environmental Specifications" in this manual Important: Do not place the printer in the following locations; otherwise a malfunction may occur. ❏...
User's Guide Appendix 194mm 79mm 370mm System Requirements ❏ Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 7 (32-bit, 64- bit)/Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit)/Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later/Windows Server 2016/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2008 R2/ Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later ❏...
User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent Nimbus Roman No9 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Times New Roman Nimbus Sans Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique Helvetica Nimbus Sans Narrow Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow Palladio Roman, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Palatino URW Gothic Book, Demi, Book Oblique, Demi Oblique...
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User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family HP Equivalent Symbol Set for PCL5 Algiers Medium, Extra Bold Albertus NimbusSansNo2 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Arial Nimbus Roman No9 Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Times New Nimbus Sans Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique Helvetica Nimbus Sans Narrow Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique...
User's Guide Appendix Font Name Family Symbol OCR B Code39 9.37cpi, 4.68cpi EAN/UPC Medium, Bold Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A, OCR B, Code39, and EAN/UPC fonts may not be readable. Print a sample and make sure the fonts can be read before printing large quantities. List of Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets.
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User's Guide Appendix Symbol Set Attribute Font Classification Name ✓ ✓ ✓ Roman-9 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ PsMath ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 8859-9 ISO ✓ ✓ ✓ WiTurkish ✓ ✓ ✓ MsPublishin ✓ ✓ ✓ VeMath ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...
User's Guide Appendix Optional Cassette Unit (C12C932871) Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Unit Caution: ❏ Make sure you turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the printer, and disconnect any cables before starting installation. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock. ❏...
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User's Guide Appendix 5. Place the optional paper cassette unit where you want to set up the printer. 6. Pull the paper cassette slightly out of paper cassette 2. 7. Remove the part on the back of paper cassette 2. 8.
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User's Guide Appendix 10. Lower the printer onto paper cassette 2. 11. Place the sticker indicating the cassette number. 12. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables, and then plug in the printer. 13. Turn on the printer by pressing the button.
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User's Guide Appendix Proceed with the printer driver settings. Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver To use the installed optional paper cassette unit, the printer driver needs to acquire the necessary information. Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver - Windows Note: Log on to your computer as an administrator.
Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation Type: J26H006 This product conforms to Part 15 of the 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.
Appendix Standards and Approvals for Australian Model AS/NZS CISPR32 Class B Epson hereby declares that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of AS/NZS4268: B653A Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non- recommended modification of the products.
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User's Guide Appendix Caution: ❏ When carrying the printer, lift it using a stable position. Lifting the printer using an unstable position may result in injury. ❏ Because this printer is heavy, it should always be carried by two or more people when unpacking and transporting.
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User's Guide Appendix 6. Open the printer cover. Secure the print head to the case with tape. 7. Close the printer cover.
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User's Guide Appendix 8. Uninstall paper cassette 2 and the optional paper cassette unit if it is installed. 9. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
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User's Guide Appendix ❏ QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and other countries. ❏ Microsoft ® ® ® ® , Windows , Windows Server , and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ❏...
Depending on the product, network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering settings even during a warranty period.
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Epson Helpdesk Phone: 1300-361-054 Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.
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User's Guide Appendix Transportation of Product Epson recommends retaining product packaging for future transportation.