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  • Page 1 User's Guide NPD6353-04 EN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printing Using Epson Photo+....63 Printer....... .12 Printing Information About Photo Printing.
  • Page 3 Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately. 107 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Installing the Applications Separately..107 Devices Adding the Printer (for Mac OS Only)..109 Connecting to a Printer that has been Uninstalling Applications.
  • Page 4 Technical Support Web Site....224 Contacting Epson Support....224 Before Contacting Epson.
  • Page 5 Guide to This Manual Introduction to the Manuals......... . . 6 Guide to Video Manuals.

  • Page 6: Guide To This Manual

    Searching for Information Introduction to the Manuals The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson software applications. ❏ Start Here (paper manual) Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the software, using the printer, solving problems, and so on.

  • Page 7: Printing Only The Pages You Need

    Guide to This Manual > > About This Manual Marks and Symbols Jumping directly from bookmarks Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.

  • Page 8: Notes On Screenshots And Illustrations

    Trademarks ❏ EPSON ® is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ❏ QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and other countries.

  • Page 9: Copyright

    Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)

  • Page 10: Important Instructions

    Important Instructions Safety Instructions..........11 Printer Advisories and Warnings.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    ❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 12: Printer Advisories And Warnings

    Important Instructions > > Printer Advisories and Warnings Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer Printer Advisories and Warnings Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer ❏...

  • Page 13: Advisories And Warnings For Using The Printer With A Wireless Connection

    Important Instructions > > … Printer Advisories and Warnings Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Stori ❏ Always turn the printer off using the button. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power at the outlet until the light stops flashing.

  • Page 14: Protecting Your Personal Information

    Important Instructions > Protecting Your Personal Information Protecting Your Personal Information When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's memory by selecting > General Settings > Restore Default Settings > Clear All Data and Settings on the control panel.

  • Page 15: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front............16 Rear.

  • Page 16: Front

    Part Names and Functions > Front Front Rear paper feeder Loads paper. Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Printer cover Open to replace the ink cartridges or to remove jammed paper. Front cover Open when sliding out the front paper feeder and output tray or replacing the maintenance box.

  • Page 17: Rear

    Part Names and Functions > Rear Rear SC-P900 Series LAN port Connects a LAN cable. USB port Connects a USB cable. Port cover Open to connect a USB cable or LAN cable. See the related information link below for details on how to open the cover. “Opening the Port Cover”...

  • Page 18: Opening The Port Cover

    Part Names and Functions > > Rear Opening the Port Cover AC inlet Connects the power cord. Roll paper unit Loads roll paper. Rear cover Open to load roll paper. Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Opening the Port Cover Open the rear paper feeder and then open the port cover.

  • Page 19: Guide To The Control Panel

    Guide to the Control Panel Home Screen Configuration......... . 20 Switching the Screen View.

  • Page 20: Home Screen Configuration

    Guide to the Control Panel > Home Screen Configuration Home Screen Configuration Displays the Menu screen. You can make settings related to printer features and operations. Displays the Print Information Sheet screen. You can check the last 12 print histories. For example, if you print three copies of a photo, the printer saves three print histories.

  • Page 21: Internal Light

    Guide to the Control Panel > > Home Screen Configuration Guide to the Network Icon You can eject paper that has been loaded. The following can be performed when roll paper is loaded. ❏ Move roll paper to the cutting position. ❏...

  • Page 22: Switching The Screen View

    Guide to the Control Panel > Switching the Screen View The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the stronger the connection. The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.
  • Page 23 Guide to the Control Panel > Switching the Screen View Displays thumbnails of images when you print using the printer driver and Epson Print Layout. Print status display mode Displays ink levels and a progress bar when printing. Print setting display mode...

  • Page 24: Entering Characters

    Guide to the Control Panel > Entering Characters Entering Characters You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings, and so on. Indicates the character count. Moves the cursor to the input position. Switches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols. Switches the character type.

  • Page 25: Loading Papers And Cd/Dvds

    Loading Papers and CD/DVDs Loading Paper........... . 26 Loading a CD/DVD.

  • Page 26: Loading Paper

    Check the manuals supplied with each paper. Handling Precautions ❏ Use Epson special media under normal room conditions (temperature: 15 to 25˚C; humidity: 40 to 60%). ❏ Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the paper. ❏ Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from your hands can affect print quality.

  • Page 27: Paper Loading Precautions

    Typically, print outs and photos fade over time (color distortion) due to the effects of light and various constituents in the air. This also applies to Epson special media. However, with the correct storage method, the degree of color distortion can be minimized.
  • Page 28 List of Paper Types To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper. When using commercially available paper other than genuine Epson paper, select the paper type that closest to that paper. Media Name Media Type...

  • Page 29: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feeder

    Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) Prem. Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss Enhanced Matte Paper Archival Matte Epson Archival Matte Plain Paper (cut sheets) Plain paper Plain Paper / Bright White Paper Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder 1.
  • Page 30 5. The paper setting screen is displayed on the printer's control panel. Select the paper size and paper type and then select OK. When using commercially available paper other than genuine Epson paper, select the paper type that closest to that paper.

  • Page 31: Loading Paper In The Front Paper Feeder

    Loading Papers and CD/DVDs > > Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feeder Note: If you have registered paper information to your printer, the printer informs you if the registered information and the print settings differ. This prevents you from making the misprints. If you have not used the register function, select >...
  • Page 32 Loading Papers and CD/DVDs > > Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feeder Paper sticks out from the rear of the printer when it is loaded from the front paper feeder. Leave a space (A) between the rear of the printer and the nearest wall as shown in the figure. SC-P900 Series: 405 mm or above SC-P700 Series: 330 mm or above Important:...

  • Page 33: Loading Roll Paper

    4. The paper setting screen is displayed on the printer's control panel. Select the paper size and paper type and then select OK. When using commercially available paper other than genuine Epson paper, select the paper type that closest to that paper. Note: If you have registered paper information to your printer, the printer informs you if the registered information and the print settings differ.
  • Page 34 4. The paper setting screen is displayed on the printer's control panel. Select the paper size and paper type and then select OK. When using commercially available paper other than genuine Epson paper, select the paper type that closest to that paper. Note: If you have registered paper information to your printer, the printer informs you if the registered information and the print settings differ.

  • Page 35: Loading A Cd/Dvd

    ❏ Depending on the CD/DVD type or printing data, smearing may occur. Try making a test print on a spare CD/ DVD. Check the printed surface after waiting for one full day. ❏ Compared to printing on genuine Epson paper, the print density is lowered to prevent ink from smearing on the CD/DVD. Adjust the print density as necessary.

  • Page 36: Loading A Cd/Dvd

    Loading Papers and CD/DVDs > > Loading a CD/DVD Loading a CD/DVD ❏ If the disc tray or the internal transparent compartment are accidentally printed on, immediately wipe off the ink. ❏ Depending on the print area setting, the CD/DVD or disc tray may get dirty. Make settings to print on the printable area.

  • Page 37: Removing A Cd/Dvd

    Loading Papers and CD/DVDs > > Loading a CD/DVD Removing a CD/DVD 2. Select Disc Tray. 3. Pull out the front paper feeder by referring to the animations displayed on the screen. Load the CD/DVD by referring to the animations displayed on the screen. Related Information “Available Paper and Capacities”...
  • Page 38 Loading Papers and CD/DVDs > > Loading a CD/DVD Removing a CD/DVD 2. Store the front paper feeder. 3. Close the front cover. Important: After printing is finished, make sure you remove the disk tray. If you do not remove the tray and turn the printer on or off, or run head cleaning, the disk tray will strike the print head and may cause the printer to malfunction.

  • Page 39: Printing

    Printing Printing Photos........... .40 Printing Documents.

  • Page 40: Printing Photos

    Printing > > Printing Photos Tips when Printing Photo Projects Printing Photos Tips when Printing Photo Projects This section explains important points to note when creating photo projects. Shooting (Camera Settings) Creating a photo project begins with shooting. The data storage format and size (resolution) are also important points.

  • Page 41: Printing With Epson Print Layout

    Add the paper information when you want to print easily using color matching on ordinary commercial paper. “Printing to Paper Types Other than Genuine Paper” on page 191 Printing with Epson Print Layout Epson Print Layout allows you to make print settings to be performed by the application and the printer driver on one screen.
  • Page 42 You can download Epson Print Layout from the Epson Web site. Note: You can download the manual for Epson Print Layout for iPad from the App Store. The manual for iPhone will be released around July 2020. The release date is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 43 This section explains the procedure for printing one photo using a standard layout. 1. Start Epson Print Layout. This section explains the procedure for starting directly from the photo to be printed. See the Epson Print Layout manual for details on how to start from your applications.
  • Page 44 Right-click the photo and select Send to > Epson Print Layout. ❏ Mac OS Click the photo to be printed while holding down the Ctrl key, and then select Open With > Epson Print Layout. 2. Set the paper information and print quality from Printer Settings.
  • Page 45 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing with Epson Print Layout Select Standard as the print quality. Standard is the mode with the best balance between image quality and speed. 3. Set the print layout in Layout Settings. Select Standard. ❏ When performing borderless printing Select Borderless and Scale to Fit.
  • Page 46 ❏ Manage color using the printer driver (this uses the recommended setting to make the best of the printer color gamut *Use the following setting method when using paper added in Epson Media Installer: Manage color using an application. Select Printer Manages Color.
  • Page 47 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing with Epson Print Layout Depending on the paper selected in Media Type from Printer Settings, Advanced B&W Photo may not be displayed. 1. Select Advanced B&W Photo from Type in Color Settings. 2. Make any necessary detailed settings, and then click Print.

  • Page 48: Printing Using The Application And Printer Driver

    Some features such as various layouts in Adobe Photoshop and advanced adjustments in the printer driver cannot be realized with Epson Print Layout. In this case, you can make settings individually in the application and printer driver. This section explains how to make color management settings in situations such as these.
  • Page 49 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Using the Application and Printer Driver Select Color Management, and then select Photoshop Manages Colors from Color Handling. Select the ICC profile of the paper from Printer Profile and click Printer Preferences. 2. Display the printer driver's setting screen. 3.
  • Page 50 2. On the printer driver's Main tab, select the Media Type and Mode option. For the Mode, select either of the following depending on what you noted in step 1. ❏ sRGB: EPSON Standard (sRGB) ❏ Adobe RGB: Adobe RGB...
  • Page 51 ❏ Select the ICC profile for the paper in the application and select the corresponding paper name in the printer driver. See the following for the paper names of genuine Epson paper and their corresponding ICC profiles. “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 182 1.
  • Page 52 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Using the Application and Printer Driver Select Color Management, and then select Photoshop Manages Colors from Color Handling. Select the ICC profile of the paper from Printer Profile, click OK, and then click Print on the print screen. 2.

  • Page 53: Printing Varieties (Windows)

    Select Color Management, and then select Printer Manages Colors from Color Handling. Make a note of what is displayed in the Image Space, click OK, and then click Print on the print screen. 2. On the printer driver's print dialog, select Color Matching from the pop-up menu, and then click EPSON Color Controls.
  • Page 54 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Varieties (Windows) Note: It is recommended that you use images with a color space of sRGB. 1. When using applications featuring a color management function, specify how to adjust colors from these applications. When using applications without a color management function, start from step 2. Depending on the type of the application, make the settings following the table below.
  • Page 55 Printing Varieties (Windows) Printing with Auto Color Correction The printer driver for this printer comes with the Epson proprietary function PhotoEnhance that makes the most efficient use of the color reproduction area, corrects image data to improve colors before printing.
  • Page 56 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Varieties (Windows) 3. On the PhotoEnhance screen, you can set effects to apply to the print data. See the printer driver help for more details on each item. 4. Check other settings, and then start printing. Printing Banners You can print banners and panoramic pictures if you create and set print data for banner printing in your application.
  • Page 57 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Varieties (Windows) Image effects for black enhance overcoat Note: Enabling black enhance overcoat increases black density, and disabling it increases print speed. 1. When using applications featuring a color management function, specify how to adjust colors from these applications.

  • Page 58: Printing Varieties (Mac Os)

    Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Varieties (Mac OS) 2. Make sure that Black Enhance Overcoat is selected as the Level on the printer driver's Main tab. Black Enhance Overcoat is automatically enabled when anything other than Standard is selected as the Level. 3.
  • Page 59 4. Check other settings, and then start printing. Printing with Auto Color Correction The printer driver for this printer comes with the Epson proprietary function PhotoEnhance that makes the most efficient use of the color reproduction area, corrects image data to improve colors before printing.
  • Page 60 Select Color Management, and then select Printer Manages Colors from Color Handling. Click OK, and then click Print on the print screen. 2. On the printer driver's print dialog, select Color Matching from the pop-up menu, and then click EPSON Color Controls.
  • Page 61 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Varieties (Mac OS) 5. Check other settings, and then start printing. Printing Banners You can print banners and panoramic pictures if you create and set print data for banner printing in your application. To print banners, select Roll Paper as the Paper Source in the printer driver. You can print data created by document preparation software, image editing software, and so on.
  • Page 62 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Varieties (Mac OS) Image effects for black enhance overcoat Note: Enabling black enhance overcoat increases black density, and disabling it increases print speed. 1. When using applications featuring a color management function, specify how to adjust colors from these applications.

  • Page 63: Printing Using Epson Photo

    You can also turn off auto correction (PhotoEnhance). The following four steps are the main operations. For details on each operation, access the Help from the button at the top-right of the Epson Photo+ screen. (The screenshots used in the following examples are from Windows 10.)
  • Page 64 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Using Epson Photo+ 1. Select a menu according to your needs. 2. Select the template or paper size depending on the selected menu.
  • Page 65 Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Using Epson Photo+ 3. Select the photo you want to print. 4. Edit and print. You can perform the following edits. ❏ Color correction (light, contrast, intensity) ❏ Adjust layout ❏ Add to/crop the screen ❏...

  • Page 66: Printing Information About Photo Printing

    Printing > > Printing Photos Printing Information About Photo Printing Printing Information About Photo Printing Photo print information for the last 12 sheets is saved in the printer. For example, if you print three copies of a photo, the printer saves three print histories. You can print photo information by selecting the information you want to print.

  • Page 67: Printing Documents

    Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Printing Using Easy Settings Note: Operations may differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2.
  • Page 68 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 5. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 6. Change the settings as necessary. See the menu options for the printer driver for details. Note: ❏ You can also see the online help for explanations of the setting items. Right-clicking an item displays Help. ❏...
  • Page 69 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Menu Options for the Printer Driver Open the print window in an application, select the printer, and then access the printer driver window. Note: Menus vary depending on the option you selected. Main Tab Select Setting: Save/Del:...
  • Page 70 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Print Preview: Displays a preview of your document before printing. Layout Manager: When you check this box and start printing, the print jobs are arranged and displayed on the Layout Manager dialog box.
  • Page 71 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Paper Size: Select the size of the print file set in the application. Output Size: Select the paper size on which you want to print. If the Paper Size differs from the Output Size, Reduce/Enlarge is selected automatically.
  • Page 72 Power Cleaning consumes more ink than Cleaning. Only use this if there are many defects in the nozzle check pattern. EPSON Status Monitor 3: Opens the EPSON Status Monitor 3 window. Here you can confirm the status of the printer and the consumables. Monitoring Preferences: Allows you to make settings for items on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 window.
  • Page 73 Changes the language to be used on the printer driver window. To apply the settings, close the printer driver, and then open it again. Software Update: Starts EPSON Software Updater to check for the latest version of applications on the Internet. Related Information “Printing to Paper Types Other than Genuine Paper” on page 191 &...
  • Page 74 ❏ Depending on the paper and the data, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper. ❏ You cannot perform manual 2-sided printing unless EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver window, click Speed and Progress on the Utility tab, and then clear Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 75 ❏ Depending on the paper and the data, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper. ❏ You cannot perform manual 2-sided printing unless EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver window, click Speed and Progress on the Utility tab, and then clear Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 76 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print several pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Note: This feature is not available with borderless printing. 1. On the printer driver's Layout tab, and then select Page Layout and N-up. 2.
  • Page 77 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Printing to Fit the Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded in the printer as the Output Size setting. 1. On the printer driver's Layout tab, make the following settings. ❏...
  • Page 78 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 3. Select Reduce/Enlarge and click Fit to Roll Paper Width. 4. Select the width of the roll paper loaded in the printer from Roll Width. 5. Set the other items on the Main and Layout tabs as necessary, and then click OK. “Main Tab”...
  • Page 79 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Related Information “Printing Using Easy Settings” on page 67 & Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for Enlargement (Creating a Poster) This feature allows you to print one image on multiple sheets of paper. You can create a larger poster by taping them together.
  • Page 80 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks Here is an example of how to make a poster when 2x2 is selected, and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides. 1.
  • Page 81 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back. 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks).
  • Page 82 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together. 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks.
  • Page 83 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
  • Page 84 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.
  • Page 85 You can select from the following color correction modes. 1. On the printer driver's Main tab, select the method of color correction from the Mode setting. ❏ EPSON Standard (sRGB) Increases the contrast in images. Use this setting for color photographs.
  • Page 86 Matches image color to the Adobe RGB. Use this setting for data that contains Adobe RGB color space information. ❏ PhotoEnhance PhotoEnhance is a feature that uses Epson's proprietary image analysis and processing technology to automatically print images at a higher quality. ❏ ICM Select this setting when you use the Windows ICM (Image Color Matching) feature to match colors between devices such as the printer and screen display.

  • Page 87: Printing From A Computer - Mac Os

    Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS 3. Click OK. When printing with an application, the Layout Manager screen opens. The print data is not printed, but one page is placed on the paper of the Layout Manager screen as one object. 4.
  • Page 88 If the Print Settings menu is not displayed on macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Enable it from the following menu. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, and then add the printer again.
  • Page 89 Inverts an image to print as it would appear in a mirror. Menu Options for Color Matching ColorSync/EPSON Color Controls: Select the method for color adjustment. These options adjusts colors between the printer and the computer display to minimize the difference in color.
  • Page 90 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS ❏ Scale down only: Select this when you want to reduce the size only if the print data is too large for the paper size loaded in the printer. Menu Options for Cover Page Print Cover Page: Select whether or not to print a cover page.
  • Page 91 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS Finest Detail: Depending on the Print Quality setting you select, you can turn on Finest Detail to print text, solid graphics, and line art with very sharp edges. Print Preview: Displays a preview of your document before printing.
  • Page 92 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS 1. Set each item such as Print Settings and Layout (Media Type, Color, and so on). 2. Click Presets to save the current settings as a preset. 3. Click OK. Note: To delete an added preset, click Presets >...
  • Page 93 Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS Printing to Fit the Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded in the printer as the Destination Paper Size setting. 1. Select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. 2.
  • Page 94 If the image is out of focus, the tone may be unnatural. If the color is changed or becomes unnatural, print in a mode other than PhotoEnhance. 1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu, and then select EPSON Color Controls. 2. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 95: Printing Documents From Smart Devices (Ios)

    2. Set up your printer for wireless printing. 3. If Epson Smart Panel is not installed, install it. “Application for Easily Operating the Printer from a Smart device (Epson Smart Panel)” on page 202 4. Connect your smart device to the same wireless network as your printer.

  • Page 96: Printing Documents From Smart Devices (Android)

    2. Set up your printer for wireless printing. 3. If Epson Smart Panel is not installed, install it. “Application for Easily Operating the Printer from a Smart device (Epson Smart Panel)” on page 202 4. Connect your smart device to the same wireless network as your printer.
  • Page 97 2. Load paper in the printer. 3. Set up your printer for wireless printing. See the link below. http://epson.sn 4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network that your printer is using. 5. Print from your device to your printer.

  • Page 98: Printing Using A Cloud Service

    1. Select on the control panel. 2. Select General Settings > Web Service Settings > Epson Connect Services > Register > Start Setup to print the registration sheet. 3. Follow the instructions on the registration sheet to register the printer.

  • Page 99: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the Printer Checking the Status of Consumables........100 Improving Paper Feeding Problems (Rear Paper Feeder).

  • Page 100: Checking The Status Of Consumables

    Feeder) If you have a paper feed problem from the rear paper feeder, and if you have a cleaning sheet that came with Epson genuine paper, load the cleaning sheet and clean the inside of the printer. For details on using the cleaning sheet, see the instructions that came with the sheet.

  • Page 101: Improving Print Quality

    Maintaining the Printer > > Improving Print Quality Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 4. Select on the printer's control panel. 5. Select Maintenance > Paper Guide Cleaning. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the paper path. Repeat this procedure two or three times. Note: The cleaning sheet loses effect when used three times or more.
  • Page 102 Maintaining the Printer > > Improving Print Quality Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 6. Check the printed pattern to see if the print head nozzles are clogged. ❏ A: All lines are printed. Select . No further steps are needed. ❏...

  • Page 103: Running Power Cleaning

    Maintaining the Printer > > Improving Print Quality Running Power Cleaning 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Important: If print quality has not improved after repeating nozzle check and head cleaning 3 times, wait for at least 6 hours without printing, and then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary. We recommend turning off the printer using the button.
  • Page 104 If print quality has not improved after running Power Cleaning, wait for at least 6 hours without printing, and then print the nozzle check pattern again. Run Head Cleaning or Power Cleaning again depending on the printed pattern. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson support. Related Information “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head”...

  • Page 105: Preventing Nozzle Clogging

    If print quality has not improved after running Power Cleaning, wait for at least 6 hours without printing, and then print the nozzle check pattern again. Run Cleaning or Power Cleaning again depending on the printed pattern. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson support. Related Information “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head”...

  • Page 106: Cleaning The Paper Path For Ink Smears

    Maintaining the Printer > Saving Power 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment pattern and select the number for the optimum pattern. Find and select the number for the most solid pattern in each group. Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears When the printouts are smeared or scuffed, clean the paper path inside.

  • Page 107: Installing Or Uninstalling Applications Separately

    1. Make sure the printer and the computer are available for communication, and the printer is connected to the Internet. 2. Start EPSON Software Updater. The screenshot is an example on Windows. 3. For Windows, select your printer, and then click...
  • Page 108 Select Control Panel > View devices and printers (Printers, Printers and Faxes). Next, click the printer icon and then click Print server properties at the top of the screen to display the properties window. Click the Driver tab. If your printer name is displayed in the list, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer.

  • Page 109: Adding The Printer (For Mac Os Only)

    Uninstalling Applications Checking if a genuine Epson printer driver is installed - Mac OS You can check if a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer by using one of the following methods. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer.
  • Page 110 6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer...

  • Page 111: Updating Applications And Firmware

    Do not turn off the computer or the printer until the update is complete; otherwise, the printer may malfunction. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications from your local Epson website. http://www.epson.com Related Information “Application for Updating Software and Firmware (EPSON Software Updater)”...

  • Page 112: Transporting And Storing The Printer

    While "Recovery Mode" is displayed on the printer, you cannot update the firmware over a network connection. On the computer, access your local Epson website, and then download the latest printer firmware. See the instructions on the website for the next steps.
  • Page 113 Maintaining the Printer > Transporting and Storing the Printer 6. Close the printer cover. 7. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below. 8. Pack the printer in its box, using the protective materials. Important: ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak.

  • Page 114: Cleaning The Cooling Fan Filter

    Maintaining the Printer > Cleaning the Cooling Fan Filter When you use the printer again, make sure you remove the tape securing the print head. If print quality has declined the next time you print, clean and align the print head. Related Information “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head”...

  • Page 115: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems The Printer Does Not Work as Expected....... . . 116 A Message is Displayed on the LCD Screen.

  • Page 116: The Printer Does Not Work As Expected

    Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Paper Does Not Feed Properly The Printer Does Not Work as Expected The Printer Does Not Turn On or Off Power Does Not Turn On The following causes can be considered. The power cord is not plugged in properly to the electrical outlet.
  • Page 117 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Paper Does Not Feed Properly The installation location is inappropriate. Solutions Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions. “Environmental Specifications” on page 218 &...
  • Page 118 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Paper Does Not Feed Properly “Unavailable Paper Types” on page 191 & Paper handling is inappropriate. Solutions Follow paper handling precautions. “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 26 & The paper is loaded incorrectly. Solutions Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper.
  • Page 119 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper handling is inappropriate. Solutions Follow paper handling precautions. “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 26 & The paper is moist or damp. Solutions Load new paper. Static electricity is causing sheets of paper to stick to each other.

  • Page 120: Cannot Print

    2. Click the Utility tab. 3. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Speed and Progress on the Utility tab, and then clear Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3. When the remaining ink levels are displayed, a connection has been successfully established between the computer and the printer.
  • Page 121 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print ❏ The printer is not recognized over a network connection “Cannot connect to a Network” on page 121 ❏ The printer is not recognized using a USB connection “The Printer Cannot Connect by USB (Windows)”...
  • Page 122 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print Connect the computer or smart device to the same SSID as the printer. A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a privacy separator feature that blocks communication between connected devices.
  • Page 123 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print ❏ The communication speed becomes slow. Follow the steps below to disable IEEE802.3az for the printer and then connect. 1. Remove the Ethernet cable connected to the computer and the printer. 2.
  • Page 124 There is a problem with the printer's status. Solutions Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the printer driver's Utility tab, and then check the printer status. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Speed and Progress on the Utility tab, and then clear Disable...
  • Page 125 Network connection: EPSON XXXX Series (network) If you install the printer driver multiple times, copies of the printer driver may be created. If copies such as "EPSON XXXX Series (copy 1)" are created, right-click the copied driver icon, and then click Remove Device.
  • Page 126 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print The printer port is not set correctly. Solutions Click Print Queue on the printer driver's Utility tab. Make sure the printer port is set correctly as shown below in Property > Port from the Printer menu. USB connection: USBXXX, Network connection: EpsonNet Print Port Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print over a Network Connection The problem could be one of the following issues.
  • Page 127 Right-click the printer icon in Control Panel > View devices and printers (or Printers, Printers and Faxes) and click Set as default printer. Note: If there are multiple printer icons, see the following to select the correct printer. Example) USB connection: EPSON XXXX Series Network connection: EPSON XXXX Series (network)
  • Page 128 Cannot Print If you install the printer driver multiple times, copies of the printer driver may be created. If copies such as "EPSON XXXX Series (copy 1)" are created, right-click the copied driver icon, and then click Remove Device. The printer port is not set correctly.
  • Page 129 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print Something is wrong with the network devices for Wi-Fi connection. Solutions Turn off the devices you want to connect to the network. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn on the devices in the following order;...
  • Page 130 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a privacy separator feature that blocks communication between connected devices. If you cannot communicate between the printer and the computer or smart device even if they are connected to the same network, disable the privacy separator on the wireless router.
  • Page 131 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print 2. When IEEE802.3az for the computer is enabled, disable it. See the documentation provided with the computer for details. 3. Connect the computer and the printer with an Ethernet cable directly. 4.
  • Page 132 A genuine Epson printer driver has not been installed. Solutions If a genuine Epson printer driver (EPSON XXXXX) has not been installed, the available functions are limited. We recommend using a genuine Epson printer driver. “Checking if a genuine Epson printer driver is installed - Windows” on page 108 &...
  • Page 133 Use Epson Smart Panel to check the connection status for the smart device and the printer. Search for and install Epson Smart Panel from App Store or Google Play if it is not already installed. 1. On the smart device, start Epson Smart Panel.
  • Page 134 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print ❏ The printer is not recognized over a network connection “Cannot connect to a Network” on page 134 Check the following if a connection has been established. ❏...
  • Page 135 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print Connect the computer or smart device to the same SSID as the printer. A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a privacy separator feature that blocks communication between connected devices.
  • Page 136 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print > General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Setup Auto Display AirPrint is disabled. Solutions Enable the AirPrint setting on Web Config. “Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config)” on page 204 &...

  • Page 137: Cannot Operate The Printer As Expected

    Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected There is a problem with the network settings on the smart device. Solutions Try accessing any website from your smart device to make sure that your smart device's network settings are correct.
  • Page 138 Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected The printer is printing high density data such as photos on plain paper. Solutions If you are printing high-density data such as photos on plain paper, printing may take some time to maintain print quality.

  • Page 139: A Message Is Displayed On The Lcd Screen

    “Running Web Config on a Web Browser” on page 204 The printer's Ink Pad is nearing the end of its Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the service life. It is not a user-replaceable part. Please ink pad.

  • Page 140: Paper Gets Jammed

    Error Messages Solutions The printer's Ink Pad has reached the end of its Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the service life. It is not a user-replaceable part. Please ink pad. It is not a user-serviceable part.

  • Page 141: Preventing Paper Jams

    ❏ Epson recommends storing ink cartridges in a cool and dark place. ❏ For best results, Epson recommends using up ink cartridges before the best before date printed on the package, or within six months of opening the package, whichever is earlier.
  • Page 142 Solving Problems > > It is Time to Replace the Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions ❏ Do not drop or knock it against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak. Handling precautions for replacing ink cartridges ❏ Do not touch the IC chip in the ink cartridge. Otherwise, you may not be able to perform operations or print properly.

  • Page 143: Replacing Ink Cartridge

    Solving Problems > > It is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box Replacing a Maintenance Box Replacing Ink Cartridge When a message is displayed prompting you to replace the ink cartridge, select How To and then view the animations displayed on the control panel to learn how to replace the ink cartridge. Related Information “Ink Cartridge Codes for SC-P900 Series”...

  • Page 144: Print Quality Is Poor

    ❏ When it is full, you cannot print and clean the print head until the maintenance box is replaced to avoid ink leakage. ❏ When the following screen is displayed, the part cannot be replaced by users. Contact Epson support. You cannot perform borderless printing until the part is replaced.

  • Page 145: Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, Or Misalignment

    Solving Problems > Print Quality is Poor The print head nozzles may be clogged. Solutions Perform a nozzle check to see if the print head nozzles are clogged. Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. If you have not used the printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink drops may not be discharged.

  • Page 146: Printout Comes Out As A Blank Sheet

    Solving Problems > Print Quality is Poor Printout Comes Out as a Blank Sheet The print settings and the paper size loaded in the printer are different. Solutions Change the print settings according to the paper size loaded in the printer. Load paper in the printer that matches the print settings.

  • Page 147: Printed Photos Are Sticky

    Solving Problems > Print Quality is Poor The paper path is smeared. Solutions When vertical banding (horizontal to the printing direction) appears, or the paper is smeared, clean the paper path. “Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears” on page 106 &...

  • Page 148: Images Or Photos Are Printed In Unexpected Colors

    Color correction has been applied. Solutions When printing from the Windows printer driver, the Epson auto photo adjustment setting (PhotoEnhance) is applied by default depending on the paper type. Try change the setting. On the Windows printer driver's Main tab, select Advanced in Mode. Change the Scene Correction setting from Auto Correct to any other option.

  • Page 149: Cannot Print Without Margins

    Select EPSON Standard (sRGB) as the Mode setting on the printer driver's Main tab. ❏ Mac OS Select EPSON Standard (sRGB) as the Color Settings setting from the print dialog's Print Settings menu. The display device is reflecting external light.

  • Page 150: Edges Of The Image Are Cropped During Borderless Printing

    Solving Problems > Print Quality is Poor Edges of the Image are Cropped During Borderless Printing Because the image is slightly enlarged, the protruding area is cropped. Solutions Select a smaller enlargement setting. ❏ Windows Click Expansion next to the Borderless checkbox on the printer driver's Main tab, and then change the settings.

  • Page 151: Printed Characters Are Incorrect Or Garbled

    Solving Problems > Print Quality is Poor Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled The following causes can be considered. The USB cable is not connected correctly. Solutions Connect the USB cable securely to the printer and the computer. There is a job waiting to be printed. Solutions Cancel any paused print jobs.

  • Page 152: Mosaic-Like Patterns In The Prints

    Solving Problems > Print Quality is Poor Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints Images or photos with a low resolution were printed. Solutions When printing images or photos, print using high-resolution data. Images on web sites are often low resolution although they look good enough on the display, and so print quality may decline. Vertical lines Appears on Roll Paper Rollers on the roll paper unit are smeared.

  • Page 153: The Top Edge Of The Paper Is Scratched

    Solutions Load one sheet of paper at a time. Cannot Solve Problem If you cannot solve the problem after trying all of the solutions, contact Epson support. If you cannot solve printing problems, see the following related information. Related Information “Cannot Solve Printing Problems”...
  • Page 154 ❏ Check that you are using genuine Epson ink cartridges. Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.

  • Page 155: Adding Or Replacing The Computer Or Devices

    Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices Connecting to a Printer that has been Connected to the Network....156 Re-setting the Network Connection........157 Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct).

  • Page 156: Connecting To A Printer That Has Been Connected To The Network

    Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)

  • Page 157: Using A Network Printer From A Smart Device

    Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)

  • Page 158: When Changing The Computer

    You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from the smart device that you want to connect to the printer. http://epson.sn > Setup When Changing the Computer When changing the computer, make connection settings between the computer and the printer.

  • Page 159: Changing The Connection Method To The Computer

    Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)
  • Page 160 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Re-setting the Network Connection Changing t Select Change connection method for printer (for new network router or changing USB to network, etc.) on the Select Your Operation screen, and then click Next. Select the network connection that you want to use, Connect via wireless network (Wi-Fi) or Connect via wired LAN (Ethernet), and then click Next.

  • Page 161: Making Wi-Fi Settings From The Control Panel

    Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Re-setting the Network Connection Making Wi- Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel You can make network settings from the printer's control panel in several ways. Choose the connection method that matches the environment and conditions that you are using.
  • Page 162 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Re-setting the Network Connection Making Wi- 6. Tap the Enter Password field, and then enter the password. Note: ❏ The password is case-sensitive. ❏ If you do not know the password, check if the information is written on the label of the wireless router. On the label, the password may be written "Network Key", "Wireless Password", and so on.
  • Page 163 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Re-setting the Network Connection Making Wi- 5. Hold down the [WPS] button on the wireless router until the security light flashes. If you do not know where the [WPS] button is, or there are no buttons on the wireless router, see the documentation provided with your wireless router for details.

  • Page 164: Connecting A Smart Device And Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)

    Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > … Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi 4. Tap Others > PIN Code Setup(WPS). 5. Use your computer to enter the PIN code (an eight digit number) displayed on the printer's control panel into the wireless router within two minutes.

  • Page 165: Connecting To An Iphone, Ipad Or Ipod Touch Using Wi-Fi Direct

    ❏ Using the standard camera application to scan the QR code ❏ Epson Smart Panel version 1.0 or later Epson printing app, such as Epson Smart Panel, is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson printing app on the smart device in advance.
  • Page 166 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > … Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi The QR code is displayed on the printer's control panel. 5. On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, start the standard Camera app, and then scan the QR code displayed on the printer's control panel in PHOTO mode.

  • Page 167: Connecting To Android Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct

    ❏ Android 4.4 or later ❏ Epson Smart Panel version 1.0 or later Epson Smart Panel is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson Smart Panel on the smart device in advance.
  • Page 168 5. On the smart device, start Epson printing app. Examples of Epson printing apps 6. On the Epson printing app screen, tap Printer is not selected.. On the Epson Smart Panel, the smart device automatically connects to the printer when it starts.

  • Page 169: Connecting To Devices Other Than Ios And Android Using Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi screen to connect them again. Related Information “Application for Easily Operating the Printer from a Smart device (Epson Smart Panel)” on page 202 & “Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 169 &...
  • Page 170 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > … Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi 4. Tap Other OS Devices. The Network Name (SSID) and Password for Wi-Fi Direct for the printer are displayed.
  • Page 171 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > … Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi 5. On the smart device's Wi-Fi screen, select the SSID shown on the printer's control panel, and then enter the password. 6. On the printer's control panel, select Next.

  • Page 172: Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple Ap) Connection

    Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > … Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi 7. On the printing app screen for the smart device, select the printer that you want to connect to. See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer. 8.

  • Page 173: Checking The Network Connection Status

    Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > Checking the Network Connection Status Change Network Name Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) network name (SSID) used for connecting to the printer to your arbitrary name. You can set the network name (SSID) in ASCII characters that is displayed on the software keyboard on the control panel.

  • Page 174: Checking The Network Connection Status From The Control Panel

    Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Printi Checking the Network Connection Status from the Control Panel You can check the network connection status using the network icon or the network information on the printer’s control panel.
  • Page 175 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Printi 3. Tap General Settings > Network Settings > Connection Check. The connection check starts. 4. Tap Print Check Report. 5. Follow the instructions on the printer's screen to print the network connection report. If an error has occurred, check the network connection report, and then follow the printed solutions.
  • Page 176 ❏ If your Wi-Fi connection suddenly disconnects, check for the conditions below. If any of these conditions are applicable, reset your network settings by downloading and running the software from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup.
  • Page 177 Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Printi Related Information “Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer” on page 158 & “Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel” on page 161 & Solutions: Make sure the wireless router’s security type is set to one of the following.
  • Page 178 If still does not connect your printer and network devices after confirming the above, turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. Then reset your network settings by downloading and running the installer from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup Related Information “Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer”...
  • Page 179 ❏ Turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. ❏ Make network settings again using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on a wireless router that uses WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.

  • Page 180: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Printi ❏ You can register several passwords on a wireless router that uses the WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer. Related Information “Network Settings”...

  • Page 181: Product Information

    Product Information Paper Information..........182 Consumable Products Information.

  • Page 182: Paper Information

    Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts. Note: The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. Even if "✓" is attached to borderless printing availability, borderless printing may not be possible depending on the Level selected in the printer driver.
  • Page 183 ✓ Matte Paper- A3+, A3 Epson_SC- Matte Black Heavyweight P900_700_Arc Letter, A4, 8x10in hivalMattePap er.icc ✓ Epson Premium A3+, A3 Epson_SC- Photo Black Luster Photo Paper P900_700_Pre miumLusterPh otoPaper.icc Paper suitable for printing documents and photos Media Name Size Loading...
  • Page 184 ICC Profile Borderless Black ink Capacity (Sheets) Photo Quality Self Epson_SC- Matte Black Adhesive Sheets P900_700_Arc hivalMattePap er.icc ✓ Epson Proofing Paper Epson_SC- Photo Black White Semimatte P900_700_Pro ofingPaperWhi teSemimatte.ic Roll Paper Media Name Size Size Borderless Black ink ✓...
  • Page 185 Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts. Note: The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. Even if "✓" is attached to borderless printing availability, borderless printing may not be possible depending on the Level selected in the printer driver.
  • Page 186 ✓ Matte Paper- A3+, A3 Epson_SC- Matte Black Heavyweight P900_700_Arc Letter, A4, 8x10in hivalMattePap er.icc ✓ Epson Premium A3+, A3 Epson_SC- Photo Black Luster Photo Paper P900_700_Pre miumLusterPh otoPaper.icc Paper suitable for printing documents and photos Media Name Size Loading...
  • Page 187 ❏ Although plain paper and recycled paper manufactured by other companies can be loaded and fed in the printer as long as they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the print quality. ❏ Although other paper types manufactured by other companies can be loaded in the printer as long as they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the paper feeding and print quality.
  • Page 188 Product Information > > Paper Information Available Paper and Capacities Name Size Capacity Thickness Source Borderless ✓ Roll paper 210 mm (A4) to 431.8 mm 0.08 to 0.7 Roll paper *2, 5 (17") unit (Outer diameter: smaller than 150mm) ✓ Thick paper US C (17x22 in.), A2, 41x51 cm 0.11 to 0.5...
  • Page 189 ❏ Although plain paper and recycled paper manufactured by other companies can be loaded and fed in the printer as long as they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the print quality. ❏ Although other paper types manufactured by other companies can be loaded in the printer as long as they meet the following specifications, Epson cannot guarantee the paper feeding and print quality.
  • Page 190 Product Information > > Paper Information Available Paper and Capacities Name Size Capacity Thickness Source Borderless ✓ Thick paper A3+, US B (11x17 in.), A3, 0.11 to 0.5 Rear paper 279x356 mm (11x14 in.), feeder 254x305 mm (10x12 in.), Letter, A4, 20x25 cm (8x10 in.), 13x20 cm (5x8in.), 13x18 cm (5x7in.), 16:9 wide size(102x181 mm) , 10x15 cm...

  • Page 191: Unavailable Paper Types

    ❏ Use a computer that is connected to the Internet, and perform operations after connecting your computer to the printer. ❏ Paper information is added to your computer and printer over the Internet from a dedicated Epson server. 1. Display the add paper information screen from Epson Print Layout or the printer driver.
  • Page 192 ❏ Mac OS Start Epson Media Installer as shown below. Applications > Epson Software > Epson Utilities > Epson Media Installer.app A list of paper information that can be added is displayed. If the target paper information is not available, see the paper manufacturer's website and set the paper.
  • Page 193 3. Select the target paper in the paper type setting in Epson Print Layout or the printer driver, and then print. If you have added paper information, you can use the added paper's ICC profile in Epson Print Layout, printer...
  • Page 194 Editing paper information You can edit the paper information and print using your favorite settings. 1. Start Epson Media Installer, and select Media Management. Select the paper settings (media settings) that you want to edit, and then select 2. Select the paper information that you copied, and then select Note: The edits are only performed on the copied paper information (media settings).
  • Page 195 Specify the value for paper feed offset for the printing area up to approximately 39 mm from the end of cut paper. ICC Profile Allows you to specify the ICC profile for other paper types. 4. Select the edited paper from paper type in Epson Print Layout or the printer driver, and then print.

  • Page 196: Consumable Products Information

    Consumable Products Information Ink Cartridge Codes for SC-P900 Series Consumable Products Information Ink Cartridge Codes for SC-P900 Series The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink cartridges. For Europe, Australia and New Zealand Ink color Product number PK (Photo Black)

  • Page 197: Ink Cartridge Codes For Sc-P700 Series

    Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed.
  • Page 198 Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may...

  • Page 199: Maintenance Box Code

    ❏ Specifications and appearance of the ink cartridge are subject to change without prior notice for improvement. Maintenance Box Code The maintenance box can be purchased and replaced by the user. Epson recommends the use of a genuine Epson maintenance box.
  • Page 200 “Menu Options for the Printer Driver” on page 69 & Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Speed and Progress on the Utility tab.
  • Page 201 Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver Epson Printer Utility You can run a maintenance feature such as nozzle check and print head cleaning, and by starting EPSON Status Monitor, you can check printer status and error information. Application for Printing to Easily Layout and Print Photos (Epson Print...
  • Page 202 Application for Quick and Fun Printing from a Computer (Epson Photo+) Epson Photo+ is an application that allows you to easily print images with a variety of layouts. You can also perform image correction and adjust the position while viewing a preview of your document. You can also brighten up your images by adding text and stamps wherever you like.
  • Page 203 Guide to the Epson Smart Panel Screen Start Epson Smart Panel from your smart device and select the item you want to use from the home screen. The following screens are subject to change without notice. The contents may vary depending on the product.

  • Page 204: Software For Making Settings Or Managing Devices

    Product Information > > Software Information Software for Making Settings or Managing Devices Software for Making Settings or Managing Devices Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config) Web Config is an application that runs in a web browser, such as Internet Explorer and Safari, on a computer or smart device.

  • Page 205: Software For Updating

    Click the start button, and then select All Programs (or Programs) > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Note: You can also start EPSON Software Updater by clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop, and then selecting Software Update. Starting on Mac OS Select Go >...

  • Page 206: Menu List

    Product Information > > General Settings Screen Customization Menu List Select on the home screen of the printer to view the menus. Paper Setting: You can also display this menu by selecting on the home screen. Cut/Eject: You can also display this menu by selecting on the home screen.

  • Page 207: Printer Settings

    Print Screen: Set the default screen you want to display when printing. Photo: Diplays thumbnails of images when you print using printer driver and Epson Print Layout. Print Settings: Displays print settings for the printer driver and Epson Print Layout.

  • Page 208: Basic Settings

    Product Information > > General Settings Basic Settings Thick Paper: Select On to prevent ink from smearing on your printouts. Basic Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below. > General Settings > Basic Settings Inside Light: Select Auto to turn on the interior light automatically when printing.

  • Page 209: Network Settings

    Product Information > > General Settings Network Settings Date/Time Settings: ❏ Date/Time Enter the current date and time. ❏ Daylight Saving Time Select the summer time setting that applies to your area. ❏ Time Difference Enter the time difference between your local time and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Language: Select the language used on the LCD screen.

  • Page 210: Web Service Settings

    > General Settings > Web Service Settings Epson Connect Services: Displays whether the printer is registered and connected to Epson Connect. You can register to the service by selecting Register and follow the instructions. When you have registered, you can change the following settings.

  • Page 211: Customer Research

    Select the menus on the control panel as described below. > General Settings > Customer Research Select Approve to provide product usage information such as the number of prints to Seiko Epson Corporation. Restore Default Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below.

  • Page 212: Firmware Update

    Product Information > > Product Specifications Printer Specifications Firmware Update Select the menus on the control panel as described below. > General Settings > Firmware Update Update: Check if the latest version of the firmware has been uploaded to the network server. The firmware is updated when new firmware is found.
  • Page 213 Product Information > > Product Specifications Printer Specifications Borderless printing 36 mm 39 mm 3 mm *: Borderless printing is not supported with poster board. Printable Area for Roll Paper Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. Printing with borders 50mm 14mm...

  • Page 214: Interface Specifications

    Product Information > > Product Specifications Network Specifications Printable Area for CD/DVD Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. 18 mm (0.71 in.) 43 mm (1.69 in.) 116 mm (4.57 in.) 120 mm (4.72 in.) Interface Specifications For Computer SuperSpeed USB...
  • Page 215 The availability of these channels and use of the product outdoors over these channels varies by location. For more information, see http://support.epson.net/wifi5ghz/ Not supported for IEEE 802.11b Infrastructure and Wi-Fi Direct modes or an Ethernet connection can be used simultaneously.
  • Page 216 ✓ IPP Printing (Windows, Mac IPv4, IPv6 ✓ PictBridge Printing (Wi-Fi) IPv4 Digital camera ✓ Epson Connect (Email Print, IPv4 Remote Print) ✓ AirPrint (iOS, Mac OS) IPv4, IPv6 iOS 5 or later, Mac OS X v10.7 or later Network Scanning...

  • Page 217: Supported Third Party Services

    Product Information > > Product Specifications Electrical Specifications Supported Third Party Services AirPrint iOS 5 or later/Mac OS X v10.7.x or later Dimensions SC-P900 Series Dimensions Storage ❏ Width: 615 mm (24.2 in.) ❏ Depth: 368 mm (14.5 in.) ❏ Height: 199 mm (7.8 in.) Printing ❏...

  • Page 218: Environmental Specifications

    Power off: Approx. 0.18 W Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For European users, see the following Website for details on power consumption. http://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption SC-P700 Series Model 100 to 240 V Model 100 to 120V Model...

  • Page 219: Installation Location And Space

    Product Information > > Product Specifications Installation Location and Space Environmental Specifications for Ink Cartridges Storage Temperature -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F) Freezing Temperature 0 °C (32 °F) Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 °C (77 °F). You can store for one month at 40 °C (104 °F).

  • Page 220: System Requirements

    Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation Type: J26H005 This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 221: Restrictions On Copying

    Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Malta, Bulgaria, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non- recommended modification of the products.
  • Page 222 Product Information > > Regulatory Information Restrictions on Copying ❏ Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession tickets, etc. ❏ Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc. Note: Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Responsible use of copyrighted materials: Printers can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials.

  • Page 223: Where To Get Help

    Contacting Epson Support........

  • Page 224: Technical Support Web Site

    Depending on the product, network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering settings even during a warranty period.

  • Page 225: Help For Users In Australia

    Epson Helpdesk Phone: 1300-361-054 Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.

  • Page 226: Help For Users In Singapore

    Phone: 0800 237 766 Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.

  • Page 227: Help For Users In Vietnam

    Where to Get Help > > Contacting Epson Support Help for Users in Indonesia Email: support@eth.epson.co.th Our Call Centre team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Product usage questions or problems ❏...
  • Page 228 Where to Get Help > > Contacting Epson Support Help for Users in Indonesia Province Company Name Address Phone E-mail WEST JAWA ESC BANDUNG Jl. Cihampelas No. 48 A Bandung Jawa (+6222) 4207033 Barat 40116 bdg-admin@epson- indonesia.co.id ESC YOGYAKARTA YAP Square, Block A No. 6 Jl. C Simanjutak...

  • Page 229: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page http://www.epson.com.hk Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏...

  • Page 230: Help For Users In The Philippines

    Accessible 9am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday (Except public holidays) Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone, fax numbers and e-mail address below: World Wide Web http://www.epson.com.ph...

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