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  • Page 1 ET-5150/ET-5170/ET-5180 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Power Saving Settings ......................34 Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ....................35 Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ..................36 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ............36 Setting Up Epson Connect Services....................37 Using Epson Email Print ....................... 38 Using Epson Remote Print ......................
  • Page 4 Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................42 Using Fire OS Printing ........................43 Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing ....................43 Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ..............44 Using the Mopria Print Service ......................44 Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................46 Network Security Recommendations ....................
  • Page 5 Copying ID Cards ..........................102 Copying Options..........................103 Printing from a Computer ........................107 Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows ............107 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ..................108 Paper Source Options - Windows ................... 110 Print Quality Options - Windows .....................
  • Page 6 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ............130 Changing Automatic Update Options ..................131 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S..............132 Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S..................133 Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac ..............136 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ...................
  • Page 7 Changing Default Scan Job Settings ................... 180 Starting a Scan Using Epson ScanSmart ..................181 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ................182 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................... 184 Starting a Scan from a Smartphone or Tablet................186 Scanning a Document in Epson ScanSmart................
  • Page 8 Scanning in Epson Scan 2......................203 Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab..............206 Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab ............207 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2....... 208 Image Format Options ......................209 Scan Resolution Guidelines....................210 Faxing...............................
  • Page 9 Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Windows ............... 259 Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Mac ............... 261 Disabling Special Offers with Windows ..................262 Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box..................263 Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers ................263 Refilling the Ink Tanks ........................263 Maintenance Box Replacement .......................
  • Page 10 Power Cleaning ........................... 281 Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel..............281 Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility ................282 Print Head Alignment ........................284 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............284 Cleaning the Paper Guide ........................ 286 Cleaning the Print Head Path ......................
  • Page 11 Solving Copying Problems ....................... 319 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................. 320 Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While................320 Copies Have Incorrect or Faint Colors..................320 Position, Size, or Margins of Copies are Incorrect ............... 321 Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder............ 321 Solving Paper Problems........................
  • Page 12 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 349 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................349 Scanning is Slow ......................... 350 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................350 Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................351 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 352 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................
  • Page 13 Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ....................381 Trademarks ............................384 Copyright Notice..........................385 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................386 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 386 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........386 Copyright Attribution ........................387...

  • Page 15: Et-5150/Et-5170/Et-5180 User's Guide

    ET-5150/ET-5170/ET-5180 User's Guide Welcome to the ET-5150/ET-5170/ET-5180 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

  • Page 16: 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 Mopria Print Service Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

  • Page 17: Control Panel Buttons And Lights

    Control Panel Buttons and Lights power button and light home button LCD screen help button received fax light (ET-5170/ET-5180) The LCD Screen Status Icon Information Navigating the LCD Screen Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Adjusting Control Panel Sounds Adjusting the Screen Brightness...

  • Page 18: The Lcd Screen

    Displays various status information; select an icon to check its status or adjust its settings Menu options Select to display the Fax Data Information screen (ET-5170/ET-5180); the number displayed indicates the number of received faxes that are waiting to be read, printed, or saved.

  • Page 19: Navigating The Lcd Screen

    Icons Description Displays the Supply Status screen. Displays the network connection status; select the icon to set up or change your network connection. • The product is not connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. • The product is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. •...

  • Page 20: Entering Characters On The Lcd Screen

    Tap or press the screen to select an item or icon Flick the screen to scroll swiftly Slide your finger across the screen to move items Close or open your fingers across the screen to zoom in or zoom out on a preview image Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights Entering Characters on the LCD Screen...
  • Page 21 Moves the cursor left or right Switches between uppercase and lowercase characters Switches between characters and numbers or symbols Displays a list of common domain names to choose from Enters a space Select when you are finished Deletes the previous character Numeric keypad Cancels entry and closes the keypad Enters a dash...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

    Adjusting Control Panel Sounds You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings. You see a screen like this: 3. Select General Settings. 4. Select Basic Settings. 5.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    Note: You can also adjust the level for various product functions. Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings. You see a screen like this: 3.

  • Page 24: Viewing Animations

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select General Settings. 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Scroll down and select Language. 6. Select a language. 7. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights Viewing Animations You can view animations on the LCD screen to help guide you with a procedure or to troubleshoot a problem.
  • Page 25 You see a screen like this: 2. Select Troubleshooting if you are experiencing a problem or How To to view instructions on common procedures. 3. Select a topic from the list of available topics and follow the on-screen instructions. While viewing the topics, you may see screens like this: Displays the current step number and the total number of steps Select the left arrow to view the previous step...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Date And Time

    Indicates your overall progress through the animation Select the right arrow to view the next step Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights Selecting the Date and Time Select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your preferred date and time format.

  • Page 27: Selecting Your Country Or Region

    • Summer: it is spring or summer and your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST) Note: If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), you must change this setting to match the season. When you change from Winter to Summer, your product automatically sets its clock ahead one hour.

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Operation Time Out Setting

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select General Settings. 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Select Country/Region. 6. Scroll up or down, if necessary, and select your country or region. You see a confirmation screen. 7. If the setting is correct, select Yes. (If not, select No and retry.) Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting...

  • Page 29: Preventing Pc Connection Via Usb

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select General Settings. 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Scroll down and set Operation Time Out to Off. Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights Preventing PC Connection via USB You can disable access to your product from a USB-connected computer. This restricts non-network access to the product.

  • Page 30: Product Parts Locations

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select General Settings. 4. Select Printer Settings. 5. Scroll down and select PC Connection via USB. 6. Select Disable. Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back...

  • Page 31: Product Parts - Front

    Product Parts - Front Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ADF cover ADF input tray ADF edge guide ADF document support...
  • Page 32 ADF output tray Control panel Ink tank cover Ink tank cap Ink tank Paper cassette cover Front cover Output tray Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 33: Product Parts - Inside

    Product Parts - Inside Document cover Scanner glass Print head Edge guide Paper cassette Output selector Printer cover Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 34: Product Parts - Back

    Product Parts - Back Output tray stopper LAN port USB port LINE port (ET-5170/ET-5180) EXT port (ET-5170/ET-5180) AC inlet Rear paper feed slot Rear cover Maintenance box cover 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 35: Changing The Sleep Timer Settings

    Changing the Power Off Timer Settings Parent topic: Product Basics Changing the Sleep Timer Settings You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.

  • Page 36: Changing The Power Off Timer Settings

    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 37: Setting Up Epson Connect Services

    Print from anywhere with these Epson Connect solutions: • Epson Email Print • 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. Setting Up Epson Connect Services...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Using Epson Remote Print

    With Epson Remote Print software, you can print from your laptop or desktop computer to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 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.

  • Page 40: Using Epson Scan To Cloud

    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 41: Voice-Activated Printing

    1. Connect your product to your network. See the link below. 2. Set up your product's email address for use with Epson Connect. See the link below to activate it from the product control panel. Click here for instructions on how to set up your product and voice assistant to use the voice- activated printing feature.

  • Page 42: Using Airprint

    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 43: Using Fire Os Printing

    There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

  • Page 44: Using Epson Print And Scan App With Windows Tablets

    You can use this free app to print photos and scan from your Windows (Windows 8 or higher) Surface RT or Pro tablet with networked Epson products. The Epson Print and Scan app allows you to scan and capture images right to your tablet or to Microsoft OneDrive.
  • Page 45 4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your product. 5. Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and select Print. Then select All printers, select your Epson product, adjust your print settings, and print.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49 You see a screen like this: 6. Select the name of your wireless network or select Enter Manually to enter the name manually. If you are entering the name manually, use the displayed keyboard to enter your network name and enable the password setting to enter the password.
  • Page 50 • To change the case of letters, select • To delete the previous character, select • To enter numbers and symbols, select 123#. • To enter a space, select • To finish entering your network name or password, select OK. 7.

  • Page 51: Setting Up Wireless Printing From A Smartphone Or Tablet

    Setting Up Wireless Printing from a Smartphone or Tablet You can use the Epson Smart Panel app to connect your Epson product to a wireless network or connect your device directly to the product. Epson Smart Panel is available on iOS and Android devices.

  • Page 52: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

    Your product is now connected to a wireless network and set up for use with the Epson Smart Panel app. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related tasks Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking...

  • Page 53: Connecting To A Mobile Device

    7. Use your device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 8. Open the Epson Smart Panel app on your device and select the printer displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 54 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select the icon. You see this screen: 3. Select Wi-Fi Direct. 4. Select Start Setup. 5. Select the icon. 6. Press the down arrow and do one of the following: • To change the Wi-Fi Direct network name, select Change Network Name and select Yes. Select Change, then use the on-screen keyboard to enter the new network name.

  • Page 55: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    • To change the case of letters, select • To delete the previous character, select • To enter numbers and symbols, select 123#. • To enter a space, select • To finish entering your network name or password, select OK. 8.

  • Page 56: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 4. Select Start Setup or Change Settings. 5. Select Push Button Setup (WPS). 6. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Note: Make sure you press Start Setup within two minutes of activating WPS on your router. 7.

  • Page 57: Printing A Network Connection Report

    3. Select Settings. You see a screen like this: 4. Select General Settings. 5. Select Network Settings. 6. Select Network Status. 7. Select Print Status Sheet. 8. Select Print to print the status sheet. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Related tasks...
  • Page 58 You see a screen like this: 4. Select General Settings. 5. Select Network Settings. 6. Select Connection Check. You see a screen like this: 7. Select Print Check Report to print the network connection report. Examine any error codes and solutions shown on the network connection report.

  • Page 59: Network Connection Report Codes And Messages

    Network Connection Report Codes and Messages Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 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.
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62 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 63 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 64: Changing Or Updating Network Connections

    Network Environment Messages Message Solution The Wi-Fi environment needs to be Move your product closer to your router or access point, improved. Turn the wireless router off and and remove any obstacles between them. Then turn off then turn it on. If the connection does not your router or access point, wait about 10 seconds, and improve, see the documentation for the turn it back on again.

  • Page 65: Changing A Usb Connection To A Wi-Fi Connection

    Note: You can also access the Web Config utility from the product information area in the Epson Smart Panel app. 1. Print a network status sheet. 2. Locate the IP address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet.

  • Page 66: 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 67 2. Select the icon. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 4. Select Change Settings. 5. Select Others. 6. Select Disable Wi-Fi. 7. Select Start Setup to disable Wi-Fi. 8. When finished, press the home button to return to the Home screen. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections...

  • Page 68: Enabling Pcl Or Postscript Printing

    Enabling PCL or PostScript Printing Before enabling PCL or PostScript printing on your product, make sure you have installed the software as described on the Start Here sheet (ET-5180). To download the PCL or PostScript drivers, visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support...
  • Page 69 3. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see this screen: 4. If your product is already connected to a network, select Yes: Network connection and click OK. You see a screen like this:...

  • Page 70: Installing The Postscript (Ps3) Printer Software - Windows

    Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows If you did not install the standard Epson printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.

  • Page 71: Selecting Pdl (Page Description Language) Settings

    3. Double-click EPSON. 4. Click Continue on the next two screens. 5. Click Agree. 6. Click Install. 7. If necessary, enter the administrator password. 8. Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions. Parent topic: Enabling PCL or PostScript Printing Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings You can select settings for PCL and PostScript printing using the control panel on the product.
  • Page 72 Option Available Description settings Orientation Portrait Sets the default orientation for PCL or PostScript printing Landscape Quality Draft Sets the quality for PCL or PostScript printing Standard Best Ink Save Mode On/Off Saves ink by reducing print density Print Order Last Page on Starts printing from the first page of a file First Page on...
  • Page 73 Option Available Description settings Height 4.00 to 999.75 pt Selects the default font height if the font is scalable and proportional (availability depends on font source and number settings) Symbol Set Various Selects the default symbol set. If the selected font is not available for the selected symbol set, the font source and number are replaced with IBM-US (the default setting).

  • Page 74: Selecting Printer Language And Interface Settings

    Option Available Description settings Binary On/Off Enable when printing files that contain binary images (available when the product is connected to the network). Allows you to print binary images even if the driver is set to ASCII. PDF Page Size Various sizes Selects the paper size when printing a PDF file.

  • Page 75: Printing A Pcl Or Ps3 (Postscript) Status Sheet

    Option Available Description settings USB I/F Timeout Setting 0.5 to 300 Specify the length of time before ending USB seconds communication from a computer using the PCL or PostScript driver. This setting is necessary to avoid endless USB communication. Printing Language menu Option Available Description...

  • Page 76: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Compatible Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel Selecting the Default Paper Source Settings...
  • Page 77 2. Pull out the paper cassette until it stops. Note: You cannot remove the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
  • Page 78 4. Do one of the following: • Insert paper into the cassette with the 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, load paper using the guide line as shown.
  • Page 79 • For 8.5 × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm) paper, load paper using the guide line as shown. • Insert up to 10 envelopes with the printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown.
  • Page 80 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. Slide the cassette back into the product until it stops. 7. Select Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setting to select the size and type of paper you loaded.
  • Page 81 • If you loaded envelopes, thick paper, or business cards, lower the output selector to eject paper to the front of the printer and leave the paper cassette cover open. Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: •...

  • Page 82: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed Slot

    Related tasks Selecting the Default Paper Source Settings Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes from the rear paper feed slot. 1. Slide the edge guides out all the way. 2.
  • Page 83 • Load one envelope in the center of the rear paper feed slot. Load it printable side up and flap edge left. • Load one sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown. You can load one sheet at a time in only these sizes: Letter (8.5 ×...
  • Page 84 4. If you loaded envelopes, thick paper, photo paper, or business cards, open the paper cassette cover, lower the output selector to eject paper to the front of the printer, and leave the paper cassette cover open. 5. Select Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setting to select the size and type of paper you loaded.

  • Page 85: Paper Loading Capacity

    [215.9 × 1200 mm]): 1 sheet User-defined (2.1 × 3.4 inches [54 1 sheet × 86 mm] to 8.5 × 47.2 inches [215.9 × 1200 mm]): — Epson Bright White Pro Paper 200 sheets Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper...

  • Page 86: Double-Sided Printing Capacity

    Paper type Loading capacity Cassette Rear paper feed slot Epson Presentation Paper Matte 100 sheets 1 sheet Epson Premium Presentation 20 sheets Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation 1 sheet Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium — Presentation Paper Matte Thick paper (25 to 68 lb [91 to 256 g/m²])
  • Page 87 You cannot print double-sided on the following paper types: • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss •...

  • Page 88: Compatible Epson Papers

    (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian 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. Note: Paper/media availability varies by country. Paper Type...
  • Page 89 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 [216 × 279 mm]) S041667 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 Glossy S042174 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 [216 ×...

  • Page 90: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

    Epson Bright White Pro Paper Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper Letterhead paper Letterhead Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Card Stock Thick paper 25 to 68 lb (91 to 256 g/m²) Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte...
  • Page 91 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setting. You see this screen: 3. Select Paper Size. 4. Select the paper size you loaded. 5. Select Paper Type. 6.

  • Page 92: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Control Panel

    Copy paper Epson Bright White Pro Paper Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper Letterhead paper Letterhead 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 93: Paper Source Settings Options

    • Turn off this setting to display an error message and stop printing if an error occurs. 4. Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use. 5. When you are finished, press the home button to exit. Paper Source Settings Options Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Source Settings Options...

  • Page 94: Universal Print Settings Options

    Universal Print Settings Options Parent topic: Loading Paper Universal Print Settings Options Select the universal print setting options you want to use for your print jobs. Universal Print Available settings Description Settings option Top Offset — Adjust the top or left margin Left Offset Top Offset in —...

  • Page 95: Placing Originals On The Product

    Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass...
  • Page 96 1. Open the document cover. 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 97: Placing Originals In The Automatic Document Feeder

    Note: If there is any trash or dirt on the scanner glass, the scanning range may expand to include it, so the image of the original may be displaced or reduced. Remove any trash and dirt on the scanner glass before scanning. Note: If you are placing an ID card on the scanner glass, position the card 0.19 inch (5 mm) from the corner of the scanner glass.
  • Page 98 Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. Caution: Do not place photographs or valuable artwork in the ADF. Place fragile or valuable originals on the scanner glass to avoid wrinkling or damaging them.
  • Page 99 4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and short edge first. Note: Do not load originals above the arrow mark on the ADF edge guide. 5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. ADF Original Document Specifications Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references...

  • Page 100: Adf Original Document Specifications

    Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing ADF Original Document Specifications You can load original documents that meet these specifications in the ADF. Paper type Paper size Paper weight Loading capacity Plain paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches 17 to 24 lb Approximately 35 sheets [216 ×...

  • Page 101: Copying

    Copying ID Cards 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 in the ADF.

  • Page 102: Copying Id Cards

    9. When you are ready to copy, select Copy. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel on the LCD screen. Parent topic: Copying Related references Compatible Epson Papers Copying Options Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Copying ID Cards You can copy both sides of an ID card onto a single sheet of paper.

  • Page 103: Copying Options

    You see a screen like this: 5. Select the Advanced Settings tab. 6. Select ID Card Copy. 7. Scan and copy both sides of an ID card onto one side of the paper. 8. To print more than one copy, select Copies and use the displayed numeric keypad to select the number of copies (up to 99).
  • Page 104 Copying option Available settings Description Color option B&W Select B&W to copy in black-and-white or Color to copy in color. Color 2-Sided 1>1-Sided Select to make 2-sided copies. When you select 1>2-Sided, also select the orientation and binding edge for your 1>2-Sided originals or copies.
  • Page 105 Copying option Available settings Description Finishing Group (Same Select to print multiple copies of a multi-page document in Pages) unordered groups Collate (Page Select to print multiple copies of a multi-page document in Order) ordered sets Original Portrait Select the orientation of your original Orientation Portrait: Landscape...
  • Page 106 Copying option Available settings Description Clear All Restore all copy settings to their defaults Settings Parent topic: Copying...

  • Page 107: Printing From A Computer

    You can print with the standard Epson printer software using any Windows printing program, 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 108: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

    Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Parent topic: Printing from a Computer 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.
  • Page 109 You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 5. 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.

  • Page 110: Paper Source Options - Windows

    Paper Source Options - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows...

  • Page 111: Print Quality Options - Windows

    Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on plain paper.
  • Page 112 1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing: • Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper on the long edge. • Auto (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper on the short edge.
  • Page 113 You see this window:...
  • Page 114 9. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...

  • Page 115: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job. Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.

  • Page 116: 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 117 4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Related tasks Printing Your Document - Windows...

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 120: Header/Footer Settings - Windows

    Bidirectional Printing Prints in both directions (right-to-left and left-to-right), speeding 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.

  • Page 121: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    You can select to print the following information: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time • Document Name • Collate Number • Page Number • Text You can also adjust the text settings for the printed information. Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer.
  • Page 122 You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Click on a preset to change its settings or delete it, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.

  • Page 123: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

    4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

  • Page 124: Extended Settings - Windows

    7. Click OK to close the printer software window. Extended Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - 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.

  • Page 125: Printing Your Document - Windows

    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. Change Standard Resolution Reduces the resolution of print data to correct printing problems.

  • Page 126: 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 the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Locking Printer Settings - Windows Windows administrators can lock access to some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
  • Page 127 4. Select the checkbox for each setting you want to lock. To lock all print settings, select All Document Settings. 5. Under Advanced Settings, select the setting option you want to use for each locked setting. 6. Click OK. Locked Setting Options Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows...

  • Page 128: 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 129: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

    Setting Options Description All Document — Lets you lock all print settings Settings Parent topic: Locking Printer 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.

  • Page 130: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens

    Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.

  • Page 131: Changing Automatic Update Options

    You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 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...

  • Page 132: 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 133: Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S

    Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S Select the settings for your print job in your Windows 10 S application. 1. Open a 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 134 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. You see a window like this: 6.
  • Page 135 10. Select the Layout tab. 11. Select the orientation of your document as the Orientation setting.

  • Page 136: Printing With The Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac

    14. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac You can print with your product using any Mac printing program, as described in these sections.

  • Page 137: 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 - 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. 1.
  • Page 138 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. To use an existing set of print settings, select Presets and choose a preset from the list. 6.
  • Page 139 7. 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. 8.

  • Page 140: Paper Source Options - Mac

    13. Select any of the available print options. Paper Source Options - Mac Print Quality Options - Mac Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks...

  • Page 141: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac

    Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac...

  • Page 142: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac

    • To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up...
  • Page 143 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 144: Double-Sided Printing Options And Adjustments - Mac

    Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - 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 145: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac

    4. Select one of the available options. Color Matching and Color Options - Mac Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac Color Matching and Color Options - Mac You can select these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.

  • Page 146: 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 147: Printing Preferences - Mac

    4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - 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 148: Printing Your Document - Mac

    Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - Mac Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac...

  • Page 149: Checking Print Status - Mac

    Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows You can print with the PCL printer software using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections (ET-5180). Synchronizing Printer Settings - PCL Driver - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Driver - Windows...

  • Page 150: Synchronizing Printer Settings - Pcl Driver - Windows

    Locking Printer Settings - PCL Driver - Windows Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Synchronizing Printer Settings - PCL Driver - Windows You may need to synchronize the printer driver with the product if the printer driver does not detect the correct information or settings from the product.
  • Page 151 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select the PCL option of your product as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.

  • Page 152: Selecting Default Print Settings - Pcl Driver - Windows

    5. 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. 6. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 7.
  • Page 153 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select (Settings) > Devices > Printers & scanners. Right-click on your product, select the PCL option, and select Manage > Printing preferences. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.

  • Page 154: Locking Printer Settings - Pcl Driver - Windows

    2. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 3. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows Locking Printer Settings - PCL Driver - Windows...

  • Page 155: Pcl Driver Locked Setting Options

    You see this window: 4. Select the checkbox for the settings you want to lock. To lock all print settings, select All Document Settings. 5. Under Advanced Settings, select the setting option you want to use for each locked setting. 6.

  • Page 156: Printing With The Postscript (Ps3) Printer Software - Windows

    Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows You can print with the PostScript (PS3) printer software using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections (ET-5180). Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows...

  • Page 157: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Postscript Printer Software - Windows

    Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing on these paper and envelope sizes: •...
  • Page 158 You see this window: 4. Select the Paper Source that matches where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 5. Select Plain as the Media setting. 6. Select one of the following as the Color setting: • To print text and graphics in black only, select the Black & White setting. •...

  • Page 159: Selecting Default Print Settings - Postscript Printer Software - Windows

    You see this window: 9. Select the print options as necessary. 10. Click OK when you are finished. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Related references Paper Source Options - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session.
  • Page 160 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select (Settings) > Devices > Printers & scanners. Select your product name and select Manage > Printing preferences. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.

  • Page 161: Postscript Printer Driver Options - Windows

    2. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 3. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. PostScript Printer Driver Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows...
  • Page 162 Setting Options Description Page Order various Select to print from the top or the last page. If you select Back to Front, the pages are stacked in the correct order based on page number after printing. Page Format Pages per Sheet Allows you to specify the page layout when printing several pages on one sheet Booklet...

  • Page 163: Printing With The Postscript (Ps3) Printer Software - Mac

    Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac You can print with the PostScript (PS3) printer software using any Mac printing program, as described in these sections (ET-5180). Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Mac Parent topic:...
  • Page 164 • Executive (7.25 × 10.5 inches [184 × 267 mm]) • Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) 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 165 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 Two-Sided, 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 166 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 167 10. Select Printer Features from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 11. Select Plain as the Media Type setting. 12. Select one of the following Print Quality options: • For fast printing with reduced quality, select Fast. • For printing text and graphics with good quality and print speed, select Fine. •...

  • Page 168: Postscript Printer Driver Options - Mac

    • Select Color Matching to fine-tune the colors in your printout. PostScript Printer Driver Options - Mac Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Printing Your Document - Mac PostScript Printer Driver Options - Mac Select the print options you want to use for PostScript printing.
  • Page 169 Setting Options Description Collate Pages — Select to print multi-page documents collated in order and sorted into sets Pages to Print — Select to print only odd or even pages Page Order various Select to print from the top or the last page Scale to Fit Paper Size —...

  • Page 170: Printing From A Smartphone Or Tablet

    Printing from a Smartphone or Tablet You can print from a smartphone or tablet running iOS or Android using the Epson Smart Panel app. Note: Your device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Epson product, and Epson Smart Panel must be configured for use with your product.

  • Page 171: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button

    Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel printing, select Cancel on the LCD screen. Parent topic: Printing from a Computer...

  • Page 172: Scanning

    Control Panel Scanning Options Changing Default Scan Job Settings Starting a Scan Using Epson ScanSmart Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Starting a Scan from a Smartphone or Tablet Scanning a Document in Epson ScanSmart...
  • Page 173 • Computer lets you scan to a connected computer using your saved scan settings. • Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. • WSD lets you manage network scanning in Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (English only).

  • Page 174: Scanning To A Connected Computer

    Event Manager and automatically scan using those settings on your product control panel. Note: Be sure you have installed Epson ScanSmart, Epson Scan 2, and Event Manager on your computer before scanning to your computer. 1. Place your original on the product for scanning.
  • Page 175 Mac. 7. Select Send on the LCD screen to start scanning. Epson ScanSmart opens and your product scans your original and saves the scanned file to your computer. Note: Click Help in Epson ScanSmart for detailed information.

  • Page 176: Scanning To The Cloud

    You can use the control panel to send your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. Note: Make sure to set up your product using Epson Connect before using this feature. 1. Place your original on the product for scanning.

  • Page 177: Setting Up A Wsd Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista)

    You see a screen like this: Note: You must register your product with Epson Connect to select a destination. 5. Press the OK button to select a destination. 6. Change any of the displayed settings on the Scan tab as necessary.

  • Page 178: Scanning Using Wsd - Windows

    4. On the left side of the window, select Network. 5. Locate your product on the Network screen, right-click it, and select Install. 6. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. Note: If you see an Uninstall screen, click Uninstall and repeat these steps as necessary. 7.

  • Page 179: Control Panel Scanning Options

    You see a screen like this: 5. Select WSD. 6. Select a computer. 7. Select Save on the LCD screen to start scanning. Your product scans your original and saves the scanned file to your computer. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Control Panel Scanning Options Select the options you want to use for scanning.

  • Page 180: Changing Default Scan Job Settings

    • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Event Manager. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager. • Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and select Event Manager.

  • Page 181: Starting A Scan Using Epson Scansmart

    Parent topic: Starting a Scan Starting a Scan Using Epson ScanSmart You can start the Epson ScanSmart program to scan originals and easily review and edit scanned images. After that, you can save, print, or share them. • Windows 10: Click >...

  • Page 182: Starting A Scan Using The Epson Scan 2 Icon

    Starting a Scan Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section.
  • Page 183 • Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2. You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:...

  • Page 184: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
  • Page 185 You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:...

  • Page 186: Starting A Scan From A Smartphone Or Tablet

    Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Smartphone or Tablet You can use the Epson Smart Panel app to scan from a network scanner to an iOS or Android device over a direct Wi-Fi connection. 1. Download the Epson Smart Panel app from your device's app store or from Epson's website. See the link below.
  • Page 187 You see a screen like this: 3. Select an option for the Scan area setting, if necessary. Note: The Scan area setting limits the scan area to a selected size starting at the placement arrow on the scanner bed. It does not scale the image to the selected size. 4.
  • Page 188 The original is scanned. When scanning is complete, you see a screen like this: 5. You can review, edit, or reorder the scanned images as follows: • Select + Scan to scan more originals. • Select Delete to delete selected scanned images. •...

  • Page 189: Saving A Scan

    You see a screen like this: 8. Select an option to save, send, or print the scanned images. See the links below. Saving a Scan Attaching a Scan to Email Sending a Scan to a Cloud Service Printing a Scan Parent topic: Starting a Scan Saving a Scan...

  • Page 190: Attaching A Scan To Email

    • Select the folder on your computer where the document is saved. 4. Click Save. Parent topic: Scanning a Document in Epson ScanSmart Attaching a Scan to Email You can attach a scanned image to an email as a file attachment.

  • Page 191: Sending A Scan To A Cloud Service

    4. Click Attach to E-mail. Your email program opens with the file attached to a new email. Parent topic: Scanning a Document in Epson ScanSmart Sending a Scan to a Cloud Service You can upload scanned images to a cloud service.

  • Page 192: Printing A Scan

    You see a screen like this: 3. Log in to your account. Note: You may need to allow Epson ScanSmart access to your account. The first time you log in, you may be prompted to enter an authentication code. 4. Change the settings as follows: •...
  • Page 193 You see a screen like this: 3. Change the settings as follows: • Select the Epson printer and change the print settings, if necessary. • Select the number of copies you want to print. • If you also want to save a copy of the scanned image to your computer, click the checkbox.

  • Page 194: Selecting Epson Scansmart Settings

    Starting a Scan Changing the Epson Product If you are using more than one Epson product with Epson ScanSmart, you can change the product that you are using with your computer. Note: A product connected to your computer via USB takes priority over a product with a Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 195: Changing The Scan Settings

    2. Select the Epson product you want to use with your computer and click OK. Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Changing the Scan Settings You can change detailed scan settings such as the resolution, document size, and more. Note: If you select Auto Mode, you cannot change the scan settings.

  • Page 196: Changing The File Name Settings

    You see a screen like this: 3. Change the settings as necessary and click Save. Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Changing the File Name Settings You can change the default file naming method for your scans.
  • Page 197 1. Click the Settings button. You see a screen like this: 2. Click the File Name Settings tab.

  • Page 198: Changing The Save Settings

    • Select the date format. • Select a numbering format as the counter format. 4. Click Close. Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Changing the Save Settings You can change the file type options for saving your scans. 1. Click the...
  • Page 199 You see a screen like this: 2. Click the Save Settings tab.

  • Page 200: Save Settings

    4. Click Open folder after saving to open the file folder after a file is saved. 5. Click Close. Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Save Settings You can change the settings for how scanned images are saved. PDF Options...

  • Page 201: Customizing Action Icons

    Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Customizing Action Icons You can customize which scan action icons appear on the Select Action screen. Note: You can also customize them by clicking the Customize icon on the Select Action screen.
  • Page 202 You see a screen like this: 2. Click the Customize Actions tab.

  • Page 203: Scanning In Epson Scan 2

    Documents folder, or open it in your scanning program. You can preview the scanned image and select or change settings as necessary. 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 204 You see this window:...
  • Page 205 8. Select the Correct Document Skew setting to correct skewed originals, image contents, or both. 9. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window. 10. Reinsert your original into the ADF, if necessary.

  • Page 206: Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab

    Starting a Scan Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Rotate Rotates the original image clockwise to the desired angle before scanning it.

  • Page 207: Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab

    Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Advanced Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen.

  • Page 208: Saving Scanned Documents As A Searchable Pdf Using Epson Scan 2

    Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original. Note: The required Epson Scan 2 OCR Component is installed automatically when you install your product software as instructed on the Start Here sheet. If you install your scanner software programs individually, be sure to also install this component if you want to perform OCR.

  • Page 209: 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 210: 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 211 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 212: Faxing

    Faxing See these sections to fax using your product (ET-5170/ET-5180). Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product.
  • Page 213 1. Connect a phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product.
  • Page 214 2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product.
  • Page 215 Any phone or answering machine must be connected to the EXT port for your product to detect an incoming fax call when the phone is picked up. Epson cannot guarantee compatibility with VoIP, cable phone systems, or fiberoptic digital services such as FIOS.

  • Page 216: Setting Up Fax Features

    Setting Up Fax Features Before faxing with your product, set up your fax header and select the fax features you want to use. Note: If you leave your product unplugged for a long period of time, you may need to reset the date and time settings for faxes.
  • Page 217 You see a screen like this: 3. Make sure a phone line is connected and select Proceed. 4. Use the displayed keyboard to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name. You can enter up to 40 characters. Select OK when finished. 5.

  • Page 218: Selecting The Line Type

    • If you did not connect an external telephone or answering machine, select No and go to step 9. (Receive Mode is automatically set to Auto; otherwise you cannot receive faxes.) 8. On the next Receive Mode Setting screen, select Yes to receive faxes automatically or select No to receive faxes manually.

  • Page 219: Setting The Number Of Rings To Answer

    You see a screen like this: 3. Set the switch to Use to activate the setting. 4. Select Access Code. 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter the access code, such as 9, and select OK. Parent topic: Setting Up Basic Fax Features Related tasks Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Setting the Number of Rings to Answer...

  • Page 220: Selecting Advanced Fax Settings

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select the number of rings and select OK. Make sure to select a number higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to for answering a call. Note: An answering machine picks up every call faster than the product, but the product can detect fax tones and start receiving faxes.

  • Page 221: Receive Settings - Fax

    You see a screen like this: 5. Select the group of settings you want to change. Receive Settings - Fax Report Settings - Fax Basic Settings - Fax Security Settings - Fax Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Receive Settings - Fax Select the fax output or print options you want to use for incoming faxes.
  • Page 222 Setting Options Description Save to Computer Converts received faxes to PDFs and saves them on a computer connected to the product Yes and Print Print Settings Setting Options Description Auto Reduction Select to reduce the size of large received faxes to fit on the paper size Select to print large incoming faxes at their original size on multiple sheets, if necessary...

  • Page 223: Report Settings - Fax

    Setting Options Description Print Suspend Time Select On to set a time period to stop automatic printing of faxes or reports and save received faxes in the product’s memory. (Make sure there is enough Time to Stop free memory before using this function.) Time to Restart Quiet Mode Select On to reduce noise during printing.
  • Page 224 Setting Options Description Fax Speed Fast(33,600bps) Sets the speed at which you send and receive faxes Medium(14,400bps) Slow(9,600bps) Turns on Error Correction Mode (ECM) to automatically correct errors in sent or received fax data Turns off Error Correction Mode (ECM); color faxes cannot be sent or received Dial Tone Detection Automatically dials the number you enter for faxing...

  • Page 225: Security Settings - Fax

    Setting Options Description Distinctive Ring If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on your phone line, your telephone company can assign two Single or more phone numbers to the same line and assign Double different ring patterns to each. If you use this service, select the number of rings for your fax number so Triple your product can receive faxes on the correct...

  • Page 226: Setting Up The Fax Utility - Windows

    1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select EPSON Software. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility.
  • Page 227 The first time you use the FAX Utility, you see this introduction window: 3. Read about the FAX Utility and click Close at the bottom of the window.

  • Page 228: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Fax Utility - Mac

    You see this window: 4. Click Select Printer and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your product's fax settings to the FAX Utility. Note: For detailed information, click Help or Open Online Help. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Mac.

  • Page 229: Setting Up Contacts And Contact Groups

    1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select the FAX option for your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2.

  • Page 230: Setting Up Contacts Using The Product Control Panel

    Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your contacts and contact groups using the control panel on your product. Creating a Contact Editing or Deleting a Contact Creating a Contact Group Editing or Deleting a Contact Group Parent topic: Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups Creating a Contact...
  • Page 231 You see a screen like this: 4. Select Add Entry. 5. Select Add Contact. You see a screen like this: 6. Select the registry number you want to use for the contact you are adding. 7. Select the Name field, use the displayed keyboard to enter the contact name (up to 30 characters), and select OK.

  • Page 232: Editing Or Deleting A Contact

    8. Select the Index Word field, use the displayed keyboard to enter a word to use when searching for an entry (up to 30 characters), and select OK. (This field is optional.) 9. Select the Fax Number field, and use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number, and select OK. You can enter up to 64 characters.

  • Page 233: Creating A Contact Group

    You see a screen like this: 5. Do one of the following: • To delete the contact, select Delete and select Yes on the confirmation screen. • To edit the contact, select Edit, and change the contact information as necessary. Select OK when finished.
  • Page 234 You see a screen like this: 3. Select Contacts. 4. Select Add Entry. 5. Select Add Group. You see a screen like this: 6. Select the registry number you want to use for the group you are adding. 7. Select the Group Name field, use the displayed keyboard to enter the group name (up to 30 characters), and select OK.

  • Page 235: Editing Or Deleting A Contact Group

    8. Select the Index Word field, use the displayed keyboard to enter a word to use when searching for a group (up to 30 characters), and select OK. (This field is optional.) 9. Select Contact(s) Added to the Group. You see your contacts list. 10.

  • Page 236: Sending Faxes

    4. Select the icon next to the group you want to edit or delete. You see a screen like this: 5. Do one of the following: • To delete the group, select Delete and select Yes on the confirmation screen. •...

  • Page 237: Sending A Fax Using The Control Panel

    Sending a Fax at a Specified Time Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone Parent topic: Sending Faxes Related references Fax Sending Options Related tasks Selecting the Line Type Related topics Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel Placing Originals on the Product Sending a Fax Using the Control Panel You can send a fax from your product control panel by entering the fax number, or selecting the number from either the contact list or fax history.
  • Page 238 You see a screen like this: 4. Do one of the following to select fax recipients: • Manually enter a fax number: Select Keypad, enter a fax number using the numeric keypad, and select OK when done. To add another fax number, repeat this step; the number of multiple recipients appears in the upper right corner of the LCD screen.

  • Page 239: Fax Sending Options

    6. If you want to preview your fax in black-and-white on the LCD screen, select Preview. (If the preview looks incorrect, select Cancel, reposition the document or change the fax settings, and repeat this step.) You cannot send the fax in color after previewing it. Note: If you do not touch the preview screen for 20 seconds, your product sends the fax automatically.
  • Page 240 Setting Options Description Resolution Standard Adjusts the scan resolution and print quality of outgoing faxes Fine Super Fine Ultra Fine Photo Density Varying levels Select from various density levels available Remove Background Auto Automatically removes any background color on scanned images Varying levels Lets you select from various levels of background available...

  • Page 241: Sending A Fax At A Specified Time

    Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending a Fax at a Specified Time You can send a fax at a time of your choice. You can only schedule one fax at a time. Note: Make sure the product's date and time settings are correct. You can only send faxes in black-and- white when you use this option.

  • Page 242: Dialing Fax Numbers From A Connected Telephone

    After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax at the specified time. Note: If the product is turned off at the specified time, the fax is sent when it is powered on. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Related topics Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups Placing Originals on the Product...

  • Page 243: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Windows

    Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can send a fax from a printing program in Windows. You can fax up to 100 pages at a time, including a cover sheet. 1. Open the file you want to fax and select the print command. You see a window like this: 2.
  • Page 244 If you’re faxing for the first time, you see a window like this one: 6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information.

  • Page 245: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Mac

    7. Enter the recipient's name and fax number or select a recipient from the phonebook, then click Next. Note: For detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. Select a cover sheet and enter a subject and message, then click Next.
  • Page 246 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product FAX option as the Printer setting. 4.
  • Page 247 You see this window: 7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book.

  • Page 248: Receiving Faxes

    You see this window: 9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 10. Click Fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically Receiving Faxes Manually...

  • Page 249: Receiving Faxes Automatically

    If you connected a telephone to your product so you can use the same phone line for faxes and voice calls, you can also set your product to receive faxes manually. This allows you to check for a fax tone using the telephone and press a button on your product to receive the fax.

  • Page 250: Receiving A Fax By Polling

    3. If you hear a fax tone, select Fax on the LCD display. Note: To receive a fax using the attached telephone instead of the product control panel, enable the Fax Settings > Basic Settings > Remote Receive setting. 4. Select Send/Receive. 5.

  • Page 251: Saving And Viewing Received Faxes

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select the icon. 4. Set Polling Receive to On. 5. Select Close. 6. Enter the fax number you expect to receive the fax from. 7. Select Polling to start receiving the fax. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Saving and Viewing Received Faxes You can save received faxes in your product's memory and view them on the LCD screen.
  • Page 252 You see a screen like this: 3. Select Save to Inbox. 4. Set Save to Inbox to On. 5. Select Options When Memory is Full and choose an option. 6. Select Inbox Password Settings to set, change, or reset the password for the inbox. Note: You cannot set an Inbox password if you set Options When Memory is Full to Receive and print faxes.

  • Page 253: Checking Fax Status

    Checking Fax Status You can check the status of current fax jobs, or faxes that have been received or sent on the product control panel. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Fax. You see a screen like this: 3.

  • Page 254: Fax Report Options

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select the icon. 4. Select Fax Report. 5. Select the fax report you want to print. Fax Report Options Parent topic: Faxing Fax Report Options Select the fax report or list you want to print. Last Transmission Print a report on the previous fax that was sent or received through polling.

  • Page 255: Refilling Ink And Replacing The Maintenance Box

    Continued use of the product when the ink is expended could damage the product. Ink Safety Precautions Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box Refilling the Ink Tanks Maintenance Box Replacement Ink Safety Precautions Note: The product has a low ink alert system.
  • Page 256 Ink Refilling Precautions • Use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product. • Epson's warranties do not extend to any damage caused by the use of third-party ink or ink not designed for your printer. • This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled or refilled with ink.

  • Page 257: Checking The Ink And Maintenance Box Levels

    Ink Bottle and Ink Tank Information • To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all ink tanks during printing and when performing maintenance operations, such as cleaning the print head. Ink may also be consumed when the product is turned on. •...

  • Page 258: Checking The Ink Levels On Your Product

    Checking the Ink Levels on Your Product To confirm the actual ink remaining, visually check the ink levels in the product’s ink tanks. Make sure the ink levels are above the lower line on the ink tanks. If any of the ink tanks are below the lower line, fill them to the upper line on the ink tank.

  • Page 259: Checking Ink And Maintenance Box Levels - Windows

    2. Select Maintenance 3. Select Remaining capacity of Maintenance box. You see the remaining ink capacity of the maintenance box. 4. Press the home button again to exit the screen. Parent topic: Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels Checking Ink and Maintenance Box 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.
  • Page 260 You see a window like this: 2. Refill any ink tank or replace the maintenance box as needed. Parent topic: Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks...

  • Page 261: Checking Ink And Maintenance Box Levels - Mac

    Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this: 3. Refill any ink tank or replace the maintenance box as needed.

  • Page 262: Disabling Special Offers With Windows

    Refilling the Ink Tanks 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 263: Purchase Epson Ink And Maintenance Box

    (Canadian 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. Note: Epson's warranties do not extend to any damage caused by the use of third-party ink or ink not designed for your printer.
  • Page 264 Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product cannot directly measure the ink levels in the tanks; instead it estimates the amount of ink remaining by internally monitoring ink usage. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions.
  • Page 265 7. Open the ink tank cap. Note: Refer to the color-coded sticker on the ink tank unit to identify the color of each tank. 8. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it.
  • Page 266 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 267 9. Align the top of the ink bottle with the filling port, and then insert it straight into the port. Note: Do not force the bottle into position; each bottle is keyed for each color.
  • Page 268 10. Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle or allow it to contact any surface. Ink flows into the tank and stops automatically when the ink is filled to the upper line. Note: If ink does not flow from the bottle, lift and reinsert the bottle. 11.

  • Page 269: Maintenance Box Replacement

    15. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the ink level for any color of ink you refilled. Note: Even if you do not refill ink up to the upper line on the ink tank, you can continue using the printer. To keep your printer operating at its best, however, fill the ink tank up to the upper line and reset the ink level immediately.
  • Page 270 Parent topic: Refilling Ink and Replacing the Maintenance Box...

  • Page 271: 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 272: 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 273 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 274: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    Related topics Loading Paper Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the paper cassette. 2. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 275 4. Click Print. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. •...

  • Page 276: Print Head Cleaning

    Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Note: You may not be able to clean the print head when the ink level in any of the tanks is low. You may have to refill the ink tank first.
  • Page 277 5. Select Print Head Cleaning. 6. Select Start to clean the print head. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. When the cleaning cycle is finished, a nozzle check pattern prints automatically. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the printer cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print.

  • Page 278: 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 without printing. 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 279 You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the scanner unit during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print.
  • Page 280 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 281: Power Cleaning

    Related topics Loading Paper Power Cleaning If you still see white or dark lines or missing nozzles in your printouts, even after cleaning the print head several times, you can run a Power Cleaning. If you do not see improvement after running a Power Cleaning, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before running another Power Cleaning.

  • Page 282: Power Cleaning Using A Computer Utility

    If print quality has not improved after running Power Cleaning, wait 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 283 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 284: 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 285 You see a screen like this: 5. Select Print Head Alignment. 6. Select one of the following options: • Vertical Alignment if your printout is blurry or contains vertical ruled lines that are misaligned. • Horizontal Alignment if your printout contains horizontal banding. 7.

  • Page 286: Cleaning The Paper Guide

    • Horizontal Alignment: Select the number representing the pattern with the least amount of separation or overlap. 9. Continue following the rest of the on-screen instructions to finish the alignment. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related topics Loading Paper Cleaning the Paper Guide If you see ink on the back of a printout or if printouts are smeared or scuffed, you can clean the paper guide roller to remove any excess ink.

  • Page 287: Cleaning The Print Head Path

    You see a screen like this: 5. Scroll down and select Paper Guide Cleaning. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the paper guide. 7. Repeat these steps as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Alignment Print Head Cleaning...
  • Page 288 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. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Lift up the printer cover until it clicks into place.
  • Page 289 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. Do not touch the white flat cable or ink tubes.

  • Page 290: Checking The Number Of Sheets Fed

    6. Moisten a cotton swab with the water and detergent mixture, and squeeze out any excess moisture. Lightly wipe the ink off the translucent film. Caution: Do not press too hard on the film or you may dislocate the anchor springs and damage your product.

  • Page 291: Checking The Number Of Sheets On The Lcd Screen

    Checking the Number of Sheets on the LCD Screen You can view the number of sheets of paper that have fed through the product on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings > Print Counter to view the number of prints (In Total, B&W and Color). Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets Fed Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows...

  • Page 292: 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 Fed...
  • Page 293 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 Fed...

  • Page 294: 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. Close the output tray and front cover when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
  • Page 295 6. Use a soft, moist, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. Caution: Do not use a dry cloth to clean the rollers. 7. Close the ADF cover.
  • Page 296 8. Open the document cover. 9. Clean the scanner glass 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 297 11. Open the ADF cover and raise the ADF input tray. 12. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the transparent part on the underside of the ADF input tray.

  • Page 298: Cleaning The Paper Rollers

    13. Close the ADF input tray. 14. 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 If you encounter repeated paper feed issues from the cassette, clean the paper rollers inside the product.
  • Page 299 7. Place the product on its side with the ink tank on the bottom. Warning: Be careful not to trap your fingers under the product. 8. Use a soft, moist cloth to clean the paper rollers, as shown. Rotate the rollers to clean them thoroughly.

  • Page 300: Transporting Your Product

    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. Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak.
  • Page 301 • Do not lift the product by gripping the scanner unit. Make sure you lift using the handholds on the bottom of the product. • When storing or transporting an ink bottle after removing its seal, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes.
  • Page 302 3. Secure the print head to the case with tape. Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable or ink tubes inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Close the printer cover. 5. Remove all the paper from the product. 6.
  • Page 303 8. Open the ink tank cover and make sure that the ink tank caps are installed securely. 9. Close the ink tank cover until it clicks into place.
  • Page 304 10. Insert the accessory box that came with the printer with the flap facing the front as shown below. 11. Place the product in a plastic bag. 12. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product.

  • Page 305: Solving Problems

    Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates It's a good idea to check Epson's support website occasionally for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product.

  • Page 306: 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, 10.13.x, 10.14.x, 10.15.x, or 11.x: 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 307: Message Appears Prompting You To Reset Ink Levels

    Recovery Mode A firmware update has failed. Connect your product using a USB cable and try updating the firmware again. If you still receive this error message, contact Epson for support. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related references...

  • Page 308: Running A Product Check

    2. Select the colors that you refilled on the LCD screen. 3. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to reset the ink levels. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly.
  • Page 309 • 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 310: Resetting Control Panel Defaults

    • Copy Settings: Resets all copy settings. • Scan Settings: Resets all scan settings. • Fax Settings: Resets all fax settings (ET-5170/ET-5180). • Clear All Data and Settings: Resets all control panel settings and deletes any stored information. You see a confirmation screen.

  • Page 311: Product Does Not Turn On Or Off

    • 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 312: Solving Network Problems

    Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your fax and network data and settings.
  • Page 313 • Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device. • Print a network connection report and check the codes and messages on the report to help determine the cause of the problem. •...

  • Page 314: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    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 315: Product Does Not Appear In Mac Printer Window

    • Check to see if your wireless router or access point has an enabled Privacy Separator function that is preventing detection of your device over the network. See your router or access point documentation for instructions on disabling the Privacy Separator function. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts...

  • Page 316: Wired Network Connection Becomes Unstable

    Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Wired Network Connection Becomes Unstable When you connect the product to a wired network using a router or access point that supports IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet), the connection may become unstable, you may be unable to connect to the product, and the communication speed may become slow.
  • Page 317 • Print a network connection report and check the codes and messages on the report to help determine the cause of the problem. • If you are using TCP/IP, make sure the product's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually.

  • Page 318: Cannot Scan Over A Network

    • If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan 2, exit Epson Scan 2, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan 2 cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan 2 again.

  • Page 319: Solving Copying Problems

    Restart the product. • If the Firewall function is active, the product may not be discovered by the Epson Scan 2 Utility. Open the Epson Scan 2 Utility, enter the IP address for your product, and click Add.

  • Page 320: 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 321: Position, Size, Or Margins Of Copies Are Incorrect

    Position, Size, or Margins of Copies are Incorrect If the position, size, or margins of your copies are incorrect, try these solutions: • When placing originals in the ADF, make sure the edge guides are against the edges of the paper. •...

  • Page 322: Paper Feeding Problems

    Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • If paper does not feed for printing, remove it from the rear feed slot or cassette. Reload it, then adjust the edge guides. Make sure the paper stack is not above the tab on the edge guides inside the cassette.
  • Page 323 2. Open the front cover. 3. Lower the output selector.

  • Page 324: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product

    4. Remove any jammed paper from the front of the product. 5. Raise the output selector. 6. Close the front cover until it clicks into place. 7. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.
  • Page 325 2. Lift the printer cover until it clicks into place and remove any jammed paper inside.

  • Page 326: Paper Jam Problems In The Rear Cover

    Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable or translucent film inside the printer. 3. Close the printer cover until it clicks into place. 4. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.
  • Page 327 2. Remove any jammed paper from the rear feed slot, if necessary. 3. Press the buttons to release the rear cover and remove the cover from your product.
  • Page 328 4. Carefully remove any jammed paper from inside the product. 5. Remove any jammed paper from the rear cover. 6. Press the buttons and reattach the rear cover. 7. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solution.

  • Page 329: Paper Jams In The Automatic Document Feeder

    Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with paper jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), follow the steps below or on the LCD screen to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2.
  • Page 330 4. Carefully remove any jammed paper. 5. Open the ADF input tray.
  • Page 331 6. Carefully remove any jammed paper from beneath the ADF input tray. 7. Close the ADF input tray.

  • Page 332: Paper Ejection Problems

    8. Close the ADF cover until it clicks into place. 9. Reload your originals. Caution: Do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure your originals are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.

  • Page 333: Solving Problems Printing From A Computer

    USB cable to the computer and try a test print. • Make sure the printer status is not offline or pending. • Make sure you are using the Epson printer driver for your product or the available functions are limited.

  • Page 334: 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 335: Printing Is Slow

    • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • On a Mac, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off.

  • Page 336: Printing Problems When Using The Postscript Printer Driver

    Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Printing Problems When Using the PostScript Printer Driver If you have sent a print job using the PostScript printer driver (ET-5180) and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your computer.

  • Page 337: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    • Make sure the printer status is not offline or pending. • Try changing the printing language to Auto or PS on the control panel. • 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 338: Too Many Copies Print

    Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac 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 Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac...

  • Page 339: Incorrect Margins On Printout

    Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure you selected the correct margins for your paper size in your printing program. •...

  • Page 340: Incorrect Image Size Or Position

    • 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. • If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead. •...

  • Page 341: Slanted Printout

    Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Cleaning Your Product Related topics Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Make sure the paper is loaded in the correct direction. •...

  • Page 342: White Or Dark Lines In Printout

    Note: When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual. See the Apple website for details. White or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Parent topic: Solving Problems...

  • Page 343: 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 344 • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • If you are printing on thick paper or envelopes, make sure you select the appropriate settings. • When manually printing 2-sided, make sure the ink is completely dry before loading the paper. •...

  • Page 345: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Compatible Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows...

  • Page 346: Grainy Printout

    Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so run this utility only if you cannot improve print quality by cleaning the print head. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks...

  • Page 347: Incorrect Colors

    the image size. For example, if the image resolution is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size for printing, change the resolution setting to 600 dpi. Note: Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes, which take longer to process and print. Consider the limitations of your computer system when selecting a resolution, and select the lowest possible resolution that produces acceptable quality to keep file sizes manageable.

  • Page 348: Solving Scanning Problems

    Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Note: For solutions when using the Epson ScanSmart software, see the Epson ScanSmart help utility. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan 2...

  • Page 349: Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly

    • If you are scanning with the ADF, check that the document cover and ADF cover are closed. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is selected as your scanning program. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so,...

  • Page 350: Scanning Is Slow

    Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan 2 installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.

  • Page 351: Scanned Image Quality Problems

    • 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 or Epson ScanSmart settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Make sure you select the correct Image Type for your original.

  • Page 352: Image Consists Of A Few Dots Only

    To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these Epson Scan 2 or Epson ScanSmart settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...

  • Page 353: Line Of Dots Appears In All Scanned Images

    • If the Image Type setting is Black & White, adjust the Threshold and scan again. (The Image Option must be set to None or Color Enhance.) • Remove any lint or dirt from your original. • Clean the scanner glass. •...

  • Page 354: Image Colors Are Patchy At The Edges

    • When saving scanned images as Searchable PDFs, make sure the correct OCR language is selected. • Adjust the following Epson Scan 2 or Epson ScanSmart settings if available, and try scanning again: • On the Main Settings tab, make sure you select the correct Image Type for your original.

  • Page 355: Streaks Appear In All Scanned Images

    Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing Problems Check these solutions if you have problems faxing with your product (ET-5170/ET-5180). Cannot Send or Receive Faxes Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Fax Memory Full Error Appears...

  • Page 356: Cannot Send Or Receive Faxes

    Check Fax Connection) to run the automatic fax connection check. Try the solutions suggested in the report. • If you are faxing from a computer, use the Epson FAX Utility to send your fax. • Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working.
  • Page 357 • If you have not connected a telephone to the printer, set the Receive Mode setting to Auto on the control panel. • If you are receiving faxes using the Epson FAX Utility, check that your product is registered as a fax product in your operating system: Windows: Make sure the product appears in Devices and Printers, Printer, or Printers and Other Hardware.

  • Page 358: Cannot Receive Faxes With A Telephone Connected To Your Product

    Note: If your product is connected to a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone line, keep in mind that fax machines are designed to work over analog phone lines. Epson cannot guarantee that fax transmission will work when using VoIP.

  • Page 359: Fax Quality Is Poor

    • Send your faxes in smaller batches • If the product cannot print a received fax due to a product error, such as a paper jam, the memory full error may appear. Clear any product errors, then ask the sender to resend the fax. Parent topic: Solving Faxing Problems Related tasks...

  • Page 360: Sent Fax Is Received In An Incorrect Size

    Sent Fax is Received in an Incorrect Size If your recipient receives a fax in an incorrect size, try these solutions: • If you are sending a fax using the scanner glass, make sure your original is placed correctly and that the correct paper size is selected on the control panel.
  • Page 361 In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 5. 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 362: 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 363 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Parent topic: Solving Problems...

  • Page 364: 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 365: 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 366: Printable Area Specifications

    Oficio 9 (8.46 × 12.4 inches [215 × 315 mm]) Paper types Plain paper Note: Your product also supports compatible papers distributed by Epson. See the link at the end of this topic for a list of compatible Epson papers. Weight Plain paper: 17 lb (64 g/m...
  • Page 367 Single sheets Top/bottom/left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/top: 1.81 inches (46 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.73 inches (44 mm) minimum Envelopes Right/left margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Top/bottom margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum...

  • Page 368: Scanning Specifications

    Reduced print quality area/right: 0.95 inch (24 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/left: 1.81 inches (46 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed Photoelectric device Effective pixels 10200 × 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi Document size Maximum: 8.5 ×...

  • Page 369: Fax Specifications (Et-5170/Et-5180)

    Fax Specifications (ET-5170/ET-5180) Fax type Walk-up black-and-white and color fax capability (ITU-T Super Group 3) Supported lines Standard analog telephone lines and PBX (Private Branch Exchange) telephone systems Speed Up to 33.6 kbps Resolution Monochrome: Standard: 203 pixels per inch × 98 lines per inch (8 pixels per mm ×...

  • Page 370: Ink Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Specifications Note: Epson's warranties do not extend to any damage caused by the use of third-party ink or ink not designed for your printer. 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.

  • Page 371: Electrical Specifications

    Standalone copying: Approximately 12.0 W (ISO/IEC24712) (with USB connection) Ready mode (ET-5150): Approximately 5.3 W Ready mode (ET-5170): Approximately 5.4 W Ready mode (ET-5180): Approximately 5.5 W Sleep mode (ET-5150/ET-5170): Approximately 0.9 W Sleep mode (ET-5180): Approximately 1.0 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.2 W...

  • Page 372: Interface Specifications

    Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB Note: USB 3.0 cables are not supported. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n is available only for the HT20 Frequency range 2.4 GHz Maximum radio-frequency...

  • Page 373: Safety And Approvals Specifications

    • Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation. • Type: J26H006 This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 374 This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated so that the radiator is kept at least 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more away from a person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

  • Page 375: 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 376 • 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 377: Lcd Screen Safety Instructions

    • Do not open the scanner section while the product is copying, printing, scanning, or performing any other functions. • Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the ADF. • Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service or disassemble the product yourself.

  • Page 378: 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 379: Fcc Compliance Statement

    If you have problems with this product and require technical or customer support, please visit www.epson.com for more information. This product is not intended to be repaired by the customer. If you experience trouble connecting this equipment to a telephone line, please contact: Name: Epson America, Inc.
  • Page 380 This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment.

  • Page 381: Binding Arbitration And Class Waiver

    1. DISPUTES, BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND CLASS ARBITRATIONS 1.1 Disputes. The terms of this Section 1 shall apply to all Disputes between you and Epson. The term "Dispute" is meant to have the broadest meaning permissible under law and includes any dispute, claim,...
  • Page 382 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, 3131 Katella Ave., Los...
  • Page 383 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 384: Trademarks

    Agreement by sending a written letter to the Epson Address within thirty (30) days of your assent to this Agreement (including without limitation the purchase, download, installation of the...

  • Page 385: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

  • Page 386: Libtiff Software Acknowledgment

    Copyright Notice A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.

  • Page 387: Copyright Attribution

    Copyright Attribution © 2021 Epson America, Inc. 9/21 CPD-60353R1 Parent topic: Copyright Notice...

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