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Printing Using a Cloud Service....67 Part Names and Functions Registering to Epson Connect Service from the Control Panel......68 Part Names and Functions.
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Color:....... . 76 Various Ways of Sending Faxes... . . 103 Density:.
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. ❏ Important Safety Instructions (paper manual) Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer.
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.
Guide to This Manual > > About This Manual Operating System References Important: Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Provides complementary and reference information. Related Information & Links to related sections. Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations ❏...
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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.)
❏ 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.
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 ❏...
Important Instructions > > Notes on the Administrator Password Default Value of the Administrator Password ❏ Prolonged use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer. Fill the ink tank to the upper line while the printer is not operating. To display the correct ink level estimates, reset the ink level after filling the tank.
Changing the Administrator Password For security reasons, we recommend changing the initial password. It can be changed from Web Config and Epson Device Admin. When changing the password, set it with at least 8 single-byte alphanumerical characters and symbols. Related Information “Running Web Config on a Web Browser”...
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 Settings > Restore Default Settings > Clear All Data and Settings on the control panel.
Part Names and Functions > Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Only for ET-4800 Series/L5290 Series ADF (Automatic Document Open when removing jammed originals in the ADF. Feeder) cover ADF input tray Feeds originals automatically. ADF edge guide Feeds originals straight into the printer.
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Part Names and Functions > Part Names and Functions Rear paper feeder Loads paper. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed.
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Part Names and Functions > Part Names and Functions Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open to remove jammed paper. This unit should usually be kept closed. Ink tank cap Open to refill the ink tank. Ink tank cover Ink tank unit Contains the ink tanks.
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Part Names and Functions > Part Names and Functions Only for ET-4800 Series/L5290 Series...
Guide to the Control Panel > Control Panel Control Panel Turns the printer on or off. Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is off. Displays menus and messages. Use buttons on the control panel to select a menu or to make settings. Displays the solutions when you are in trouble.
Guide to the Control Panel > > Home Screen Configuration Guide to the Network Icon Home Screen Configuration Displays the network connection status. See the following for more details. “Guide to the Network Icon” on page 25 When are displayed, you can scroll right or left by pressing the button.
Guide to the Control Panel > Viewing Animations The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The printer is searching for SSID, unset IP address, or having a problem with a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection.
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Guide to the Control Panel > Viewing Animations ❏ Press button: Displays the help screen. Select How To and then select the items that you want to view. ❏ Select How to at the bottom of the operation screen: Displays the context-sensitive animation.
Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ To achieve high-quality printouts with genuine Epson paper, use the paper in the environment stated on the sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side.
To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper. Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Plain paper Plain paper Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy...
Loading Paper > Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder 1. Pull out the paper support. ET-4800 Series/L5290 Series ET-2870 Series/ET-2820 Series/L3280 Series/L3260 Series 2. Slide the edge guides. 3. Load paper at the center of the paper support with the printable side facing up.
Loading Paper > Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder Important: ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line just under the symbol inside the edge guide. ❏...
Loading Paper > Loading Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feeder Loading Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feeder 1. Pull out the paper support. ET-4800 Series/L5290 Series ET-2870 Series/ET-2820 Series/L3280 Series/L3260 Series 2. Slide the edge guides. 3. Load envelopes short edge first at the center of the paper support with the flap facing down.
Loading Paper > > Loading Various Paper Loading Pre-punched Paper Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the envelopes. 4. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the envelopes. ET-2870 Series/ET-2820 Series/L3280 Series/L3260 Series: Close the feeder guard after sliding the edge guides. Important: ET-2870 Series/ET-2820 Series/L3280 Series/L3260 Series: Do not place objects on the feeder guard.
Loading Paper > > Loading Various Paper Loading Long Papers Load a single sheet of defined size plain paper with binding holes at the left or right. Adjust the print position of your file to avoid printing over the holes. Loading Long Papers When loading paper longer than legal size, store the paper support, and then flatten the leading edge of the paper.
Placing Originals > Placing Originals on the ADF Originals that are not Supported by the ADF Important: Do not feed photographs or valuable original artwork into the ADF. Misfeeding may wrinkle or damage the original. Scan these documents on the scanner glass instead. To prevent paper jams, avoid placing the following originals in the ADF.
Placing Originals > Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Important: ❏ Do not load originals above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the ADF. ❏ Do not add originals while scanning. Related Information “ADF Specifications” on page 270 &...
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Placing Originals > Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 3. Place the original face-down and slide it to the corner mark. Note: ❏ A range of 1.5 mm from the corner of the scanner glass is not scanned. ❏ When originals are placed in the ADF and on the scanner glass, priority is given to the originals in the ADF. 4.
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. “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder”...
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Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 6. Change the settings as necessary. You can see the online help for explanations of the setting items. Right-clicking an item displays Help. 7. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 8.
❏ 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 Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
❏ 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 Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
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 Main tab, select 2-Up, 4-Up, 6-Up, 8-Up, 9-Up, or 16-Up as the Multi-Page setting. 2.
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Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Note: This feature is not available with borderless printing. 1. On the printer driver's More Options tab, make the following settings. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the paper you set in the application setting. ❏...
Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder” on page 31 & “Printing Using Easy Settings” on page 41 & Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for Enlargement (Creating a Poster) This feature allows you to print one image on multiple sheets of paper.
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 Poster is selected, and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides. 1.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing with a Header and Footer You can print information such as a user name and printing date in headers or footers. 1.
Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows 2. Settings, and then select the items you want to print and then click OK. Note: ❏ To specify the first page number, select Page Number from the position you want to print in the header or footer, and then select the number in Starting number.
Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder” on page 31 & “Printing Using Easy Settings” on page 41 & Printing Multiple Files Together Job Arranger Lite allows you to combine several files created by different applications and print them as a single print job.
Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows Printing Using the Color Universal Print Feature You can enhance the visibility of texts and images in printouts. Color Universal Print is only available when the following settings are selected. ❏...
Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Windows PhotoEnhance produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data. Note: PhotoEnhance adjusts the color by analyzing the location of the subject. Therefore, if you have changed the location of the subject by reducing, enlarging, cropping, or rotating the image, the color may change unexpectedly.
Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS Printing Clear Bar Codes You can print a bar code clearly and make it easy to scan. Only enable this feature if the bar code you printed cannot be scanned. You can use this feature under the following conditions.
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Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS 3. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the print dialog. If necessary, click Show Details or to expand the print window. 4. Select your printer. 5.
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Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS Adding Printing Presets for Easy Printing If you create your own preset of frequently used print settings on the printer driver, you can print easily by selecting the preset from the list. 1.
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Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS 1. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 2. Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet, the Layout Direction (page order), and Border. 3. Set the other items as necessary. 4.
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Printing > > Printing Documents Printing from a Computer - Mac OS Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document at any Magnification You can reduce or enlarge the size of a document by a specific percentage. 1. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the print dialog. 2.
1. Set up your printer for wireless printing. 2. If Epson Smart Panel is not installed, install it. “Application for Easily Operating the Printer from a Smart device (Epson Smart Panel)” on page 252 3. Connect your smart device to the wireless router.
1. Set up your printer for wireless printing. 2. If Epson Smart Panel is not installed, install it. “Application for Easily Operating the Printer from a Smart device (Epson Smart Panel)” on page 252 3. Connect your smart device to the wireless router.
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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 an Epson printer that is connected to the same wireless network.
7. Set the other items as necessary. 8. Click Print. Printing Web Pages Printing Web Pages from a Computer Epson Photo+ allows you to display web pages, crop the specified area, and then edit and print them. See the application’s help for details.
Printing Using a Cloud Service By using Epson Connect service available on the Internet, you can print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. To use this service, you need to register the user and the printer in Epson Connect.
This is a shared driver supported by Remote Print Driver. When printing using a printer in a remote location, you can print by changing the printer on the usual applications window. See the Epson Connect web portal for details on how to setup or print. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu...
Copying > > Available Copying Methods Copying Originals Available Copying Methods Place the originals on the scanner glass or the ADF, and then select the Copy menu on the home screen. Copying Originals This section explains how to use the Copy menu on the control panel to copy originals. 1.
Copying > > Available Copying Methods Copying by Enlarging or Reducing 6. Press the OK button to display and check the print settings, and then change the settings as necessary. To change the settings, press the button, specify the setting menu using the buttons, and then change the settings using the buttons.
Copying > > Available Copying Methods Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet 6. Specify Reduce/Enlarge using the buttons, and then change the magnification using the buttons. Note: If you want to copy by reducing or enlarging the size of a document by a specific percentage, select Custom as the Reduce/Enlarge setting, press the button, and then press the button.
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Copying > > Available Copying Methods Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet ❏ Portrait originals ❏ Landscape originals 2. Select Copy on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 3.
Copying > > Available Copying Methods Copying ID card 6. Select Multi-Page using the buttons, and then press the button. 7. Select 2-up. 8. Specify the layout order and the orientation of the original, and then press the OK button. 9.
Copying > > Available Copying Methods Copying Without Margins 7. Place the original face-down and slide it to the corner mark. Place an ID card 5 mm away from the corner mark of the scanner glass. 8. Place the back of the original face down, slide it to the corner mark, and then press the button.
Copying > Menu Options for Copying 5. Press the OK button, and then press the button. 6. Select Borderless Copy using the buttons, and then press the button. 7. Select On. 8. Specify the Expansion. 9. Press the OK button, and then press the button.
Copying > Menu Options for Copying ❏ Auto Fit Detects the scan area and automatically enlarges or reduces the original to fit to the paper size you selected. When there are white margins around the original, the white margins from the corner mark of the scanner glass are detected as the scan area, but the margins at the opposite side may be cropped.
Scanning > > Basic Information on Scanning Available Scanning Methods Basic Information on Scanning What is a "Scan"? A "scan" is the process of converting the optical information of paper data (such as documents, magazine clippings, photos, handwritten illustrations, and so on) into digital image data. You can save scanned data as a digital image such as a JPEG or PDF.
Scanning Directly from Smart Devices You can save scanned images directly to a smart device such as a smart phone or tablet by using the Epson Smart Panel application on the smart device. Recommended File Formats to Suit Your Purpose Generally speaking, the JPEG format is suitable for photos while the PDF format is suitable for documents.
Scanning > Scanning Originals to a Computer File Format Description JPEG (.jpg) A file format that allows you to compress the data to be saved. If the compression ratio is high, the image quality declines, and you cannot convert the image back to the original quality.
❏ Epson Scan 2 (application required to use the scanner feature) See the following to check for installed applications. Windows 10: Click the start button, and then check the Epson Software folder > Epson ScanSmart, and the EPSON folder > Epson Scan 2.
Scanning Originals Using WSD 5. Press the button. When using Windows 7 or later, or OS X El Capitan or later: Epson ScanSmart automatically starts on your computer, and scanning starts. Note: ❏ See the Epson ScanSmart help for detailed operation information for the software. Click Help on the Epson ScanSmart screen to open the help.
Scanning > > Scanning Originals Using WSD Setting Up a WSD Port 2. Select Scan on the control panel. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Select To WSD. 4.
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Note: The printer name you set on the network and model name (EPSON XXXXXX (XX-XXXX)) are displayed on the network screen. You can check the printer's name set on the network from the printer's control panel or by printing a network status sheet.
Scanning Multiple Photos at the Same Time Using Epson ScanSmart, you can scan multiple photos at the same time and save each image individually. 1. Place the photos on the scanner glass. Place them 4.5 mm (0.2 in.) away from the horizontal and vertical edges...
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Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7 Click the start button, and then select All Programs > Epson Software > Epson ScanSmart. ❏ Mac OS Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Epson ScanSmart.
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line Before Using Fax Features Faxing feature is available only for ET-4800 Series/L5290 Series. Check the following before you start using the fax features. ❏ The printer and the phone line, and (if it is being used) the phone machine are connected correctly ❏...
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line You may need to connect the phone cable to an adapter provided for your country or region. Note: Remove the cap from the EXT. port of the printer only when connecting your telephone to the printer. Do not remove the cap if you are not connecting your telephone.
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line Connecting Your Phone Device to the Printer When using the printer and your telephone on a single phone line, connect the telephone to the printer. Note: ❏...
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Making the Printer Ready to Send and Receive Faxes 3. Select Fax on the printer's control panel. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 4.
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Making the Printer Ready to Send and Receive Faxes Making the Printer Ready to Send and Receive Faxes Using Fax Setting Wizard 1. Select Settings on the home screen on the printer's control panel. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button.
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Making Settings for the Printer's Fax Features According to Use Related Information “Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line” on page 89 & “Making Settings to Use an Answering Machine” on page 95 &...
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Making Settings for the Printer's Fax Features According to Use Making Settings When You Connect a Phone Device Making Settings to Use an Answering Machine You need settings to use an answering machine. 1.
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Making Settings for the Printer's Fax Features According to Use 1. Select Settings on the home screen on the printer's control panel. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2.
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Making Contacts Available 2. Select Fax Settings > Receive Settings. 3. SelectSave to Computer > No. Making Contacts Available Registering a contacts list allows you to easily enter destinations. You can register up to 100 entries, and you can use the contacts list when you enter a fax number.
Faxing > > Before Using Fax Features Making Contacts Available 5. Enter or edit the Index Word, and then press the OK. 6. Select the contacts that you want to register in the group. Each time you press the button, the contact is selected and deselected alternatively. Note: You can register up to 99 contacts.
Faxing > > Overview of this Printer's Fax Features Feature: Sending Faxes 4. Select the number that you want to register, and then click Edit. 5. Enter a Name and Index Word. 6. Select a group from Type. 7. Click Select for Contact(s) for Group. The available destinations are displayed.
Faxing > > Overview of this Printer's Fax Features Feature: PC-FAX Send/Receive (Windows/Mac OS) Using Fax Send Settings when Sending a Fax You can use Fax Send Settings such as Direct Send (to send a large document stably) or Send Fax Later (to send a fax at a time you specified).
Faxing > Sending Faxes Using the Printer Features: Various Fax Reports You can check the status of sent and received faxes in a report. “Report Settings Menu” on page 266 “Fax Send Settings” on page 109 “Transmission Log:” on page 110 “Fax Report:”...
Faxing > > Sending Faxes Using the Printer Selecting Recipients “Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 38 “Placing Originals on the ADF” on page 37 2. Select Fax on the printer's control panel. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button.
Faxing > > Sending Faxes Using the Printer Various Ways of Sending Faxes Selecting the recipients from the contacts list Press the button and select the recipients you want to send to. If the recipient you want to send to has not been registered in Contacts, register it from Contacts Manager.
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Faxing > > Sending Faxes Using the Printer Various Ways of Sending Faxes “Fax Send Settings” on page 109 & Sending Many Pages of a Monochrome Document (Direct Send) When sending a fax in monochrome, the scanned document is temporarily stored in the printer's memory. Therefore, sending a lot of pages may cause the printer to run out of memory and stop sending the fax.
Faxing > > Receiving Faxes on the Printer Receiving Incoming Faxes 2. Select Fax on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 3. Specify the recipient. 4. Press the OK button, and then select Scan Settings. 5.
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Faxing > > Receiving Faxes on the Printer Receiving Incoming Faxes Usage of Manual Mode This mode is mainly for making phone calls, but is also for faxing. Receiving Faxes When the telephone rings, you can answer the ringing manually by picking up the handset. ❏...
Faxing > > Menu Options for Faxing ❏ When the ringing stops and the printer automatically switches to receive faxes: - If the ringing is for a fax: The printer starts receiving faxes. - If the ringing is for a voice call: You cannot answer the phone. Ask the person to call you back. Note: Set the number of rings to answer for the answering machine to a lower number than the number set in Rings to Answer.
Faxing > > Menu Options for Faxing Scan Settings Contacts: Select a recipient from the contacts list. You can also add or edit a contact. Recent: Select a recipient from the sent fax history. You can also add the recipient to the contacts list. Menu You can select the following menus.
Faxing > > Menu Options for Faxing Fax Send Settings Related Information “Sending Different Size Documents Using ADF (ADF Continuous Scan)” on page 104 & Fax Send Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below: Fax > Menu > Fax Send Settings Direct Send: Sends a monochrome fax while scanning the originals.
Faxing > > Menu Options for Faxing More Related Information “Sending Many Pages of a Monochrome Document (Direct Send)” on page 104 & “Sending Faxes in Monochrome at a Specified Time of the Day (Send Fax Later)” on page 104 &...
“Application for Configuring Fax Operations and Sending Faxes (FAX Utility)” on page 253 “Application for Sending Faxes (PC-FAX Driver)” on page 253 ❏ If the FAX Utility is not installed, install the FAX Utility using the EPSON Software Updater (application for updating software).
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Faxing > > Sending a Fax from a Computer Sending Documents Created Using an Application (Windows) 2. Click Print from the File menu. The application’s Print window appears. 3. Select XXXXX (FAX) (where XXXXX is your printer name) in Printer, and then check the settings for fax sending.
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Faxing > > Sending a Fax from a Computer Sending Documents Created Using an Application (Windows) ❏ Specifying a recipient (name, fax number and so on) directly: Do the steps below. Click the Manual Dial tab. Enter the necessary information. Click Add.
Faxing > > Sending a Fax from a Computer Sending Documents Created Using an Application (Mac OS) Note: ❏ To stop transmitting, select the data, and click Cancel . You can also cancel using the printer's control panel. ❏ If an error occurs during transmission, the Communication error window appears. Check the error information and retransmit.
Faxing > Receiving Faxes on a Computer 6. Select the Recipient Settings menu, and then specify the recipient. ❏ Specifying a recipient (name, fax number, and so on) directly: Click the Add item, enter the necessary information, and then click .
“Application for Configuring Fax Operations and Sending Faxes (FAX Utility)” on page 253 “Application for Sending Faxes (PC-FAX Driver)” on page 253 ❏ If the FAX Utility is not installed, install the FAX Utility using the EPSON Software Updater (application for updating software).
Faxing > > Receiving Faxes on a Computer Checking for New Faxes (Mac OS) 3. Check the date and the sender in the list, and then open the received file as a PDF. Note: ❏ Received faxes are automatically renamed using the following naming format. YYYYMMDDHHMMSS_xxxxxxxxxx_nnnnn (Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute/Second_sender’s number) ❏...
Faxing > > Receiving Faxes on a Computer Canceling the Feature that Saves Incoming Faxes to the Computer 2. Select the printer and click Open folder, or double click the printer name. 3. Check the date and the sender in the file name, and then open the PDF file. Note: Received faxes are automatically renamed using the following naming format.
EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ Mac OS Apple menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) > Epson(XXXX) > Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility > EPSON Status Monitor Related Information “Refilling the Ink Tanks”...
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Maintaining the Printer > > Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Important: ❏ Do not open the inner cover or turn off the printer during head cleaning. If the head cleaning is incomplete, you may not be able to print.
Click Print Head Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab. ❏ Mac OS Apple menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) > Epson(XXXX) > Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility > Print Head Nozzle Check Related Information “Running Power Cleaning”...
Click Power Cleaning on the Maintenance tab. ❏ Mac OS Apple menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) > Epson(XXXX) > Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility > Power Cleaning Related Information “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head”...
Maintaining the Printer > > Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality Cleaning the Scanner Glass 2. Select Print Head Alignment. 3. Select one of the alignment menus. ❏ Vertical lines look misaligned or the printouts look blurry : Select Vertical Alignment. ❏...
Maintaining the Printer > > Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality Cleaning the ADF 1. Open the document cover. 2. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the surface of the scanner glass. Important: ❏ If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it.
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Maintaining the Printer > > Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality Cleaning the ADF 2. Use a soft, moist cloth to clean the roller and the interior of the ADF. Important: Using a dry cloth may damage the surface of the roller. Use the ADF after the roller has dried. 3.
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Maintaining the Printer > > Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality Cleaning the ADF Important: ❏ If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid. ❏...
Maintaining the Printer > Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer Cleaning the Printer If the components and the case are dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean them using a soft, clean cloth that has been dampened with water.
Click Printer and Option Information on the Maintenance tab. ❏ Mac OS Apple menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) > Epson(XXXX) > Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility > Printer and Option Information Saving Power The printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if no operations are performed for a set period.
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& Checking if a genuine Epson printer driver is installed - Windows You can check if a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer by using one of the following methods. Select Control Panel > View devices and printers (Printers, Printers and Faxes), and then do the following to...
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❏ Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 From the File menu, select Server Properties. Click the Driver tab. If your printer name is displayed in the list, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer. Related Information “Installing the Applications Separately”...
Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies, and if the Options tab and Utility tab are displayed on the window, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer. Related Information “Installing the Applications Separately”...
3. To uninstall the printer driver or PC-FAX driver, select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then remove the printer from the enabled printers list. 4. Quit all running applications. 5. Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Uninstaller.
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 Updating the Printer's Firmware Using the Control Panel If the printer can be connected to the Internet, you can update the printer's firmware using the control panel.
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Maintaining the Printer > Transporting and Storing the Printer 1. Turn off the printer by pressing the button. 2. Make sure the power light turns off, and then unplug the power cord. Important: Unplug the power cord when the power light is off. Otherwise, the print head does not return to the home position causing the ink to dry, and printing may become impossible.
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Maintaining the Printer > Transporting and Storing the Printer 8. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below. 9. Place the printer in the plastic bag and fold it closed. 10. Pack the printer in its box using the protective materials.
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Maintaining the Printer > Transporting and Storing the Printer Important: ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, place the printer in the plastic bag and fold it closed. Avoid tilting the printer, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. ❏...
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Solving Problems The Printer Does Not Work as Expected....... . . 139 An Error Code is Displayed on the LCD Screen.
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.
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 275 &...
Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Paper Does Not Feed Properly Unsupported paper is being used. Solutions Use paper supported by this printer. “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 245 & “Unavailable Paper Types” on page 247 &...
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Paper Does Not Feed Properly Unsupported paper is being used. Solutions Use paper supported by this printer. “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 245 & “Unavailable Paper Types” on page 247 &...
Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Out Error Occurs Paper is not loaded in the center of the rear paper feeder. Solutions When a paper out error occurs although paper is loaded in the rear paper feeder, reload paper in the center of the rear paper feeder.
The cause and solution to the problem differ depending on whether or not they are connected. Checking the Connection Status Use Epson Printer Connection Checker to check the connection status for the computer and the printer. You may be able to solve the problem depending on the results of the check.
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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;...
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print ❏ Example of connecting to SSIDs with a different frequency range A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a separator function that blocks communication between devices within the same SSID.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print 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. When IEEE802.3az for the computer is enabled, disable it. See the documentation provided with the computer for details.
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There is a problem with the software or data. Solutions ❏ Make sure that a genuine Epson printer driver (EPSON XXXXX) is installed. If a genuine Epson printer driver is not installed, the available functions are limited. We recommend using a genuine Epson printer driver.
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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.
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 Maintenance 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.
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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.
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The cause and solution to the problem differ depending on whether or not they are connected. Checking the Connection Status Use EPSON Status Monitor to check the connection status for the computer and the printer. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print printer and computer or smart device closer to the wireless router to help with radio wave communication, and then try to make network settings again. Devices cannot receive signals from the wireless router because they are too far apart. Solutions After moving the computer or the smart device and the printer closer to the wireless router, turn off the wireless router, and then turn it back on.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print ❏ Example of connecting to SSIDs with a different frequency range A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a separator function that blocks communication between devices within the same SSID.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print The printer has been connected by Ethernet using devices that support IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet). Solutions When you connect the printer by Ethernet using devices that support IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet), the following problems may occur depending on the hub or router that you are using.
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There is a problem with the software or data. Solutions ❏ Make sure that a genuine Epson printer driver (EPSON XXXXX) is installed. If a genuine Epson printer driver is not installed, the available functions are limited. We recommend using a genuine Epson printer driver.
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The Print Settings Menu is Not Displayed. The following causes can be considered. The Epson Printer Driver has Not been Installed Correctly Solutions If the Print Settings menu is not displayed on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later, macOS High Sierra...
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Use Epson Smart Panel to check the connection between the smart device and the printer. Open the Epson Smart Panel. If you cannot connect to the printer, tap [+] at the top of the screen to reset. If you are not using Epson Smart Panel, see the link below.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print When changing the wireless router, the settings do not match the new router. Solutions Make the connection settings again so that they match the new wireless router. The SSIDs connected from the computer or smart device and computer are different.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Print The IP address is incorrectly assigned. Solutions If the IP address assigned to the printer is 169.254.XXX.XXX, and the subnet mask is 255.255.0.0, the IP address may not be assigned correctly. Print the network connection report, and then check the IP address and the subnet mask assigned to the printer.
The cause and solution to the problem differ depending on whether or not they are connected. Checking the Connection Status Use Epson Printer Connection Checker to check the connection status for the computer and the printer. You may be able to solve the problem depending on the results of the check.
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The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Start Scanning If there is no icon on the desktop, follow the methods below to start Epson Printer Connection Checker. ❏ Windows 10 Click the start button, and then select Epson Software > Epson Printer Connection Checker.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Start Scanning Devices cannot receive signals from the wireless router because they are too far apart. Solutions After moving the computer or the smart device and the printer closer to the wireless router, turn off the wireless router, and then turn it back on.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Start Scanning A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a separator function that blocks communication between devices within the same SSID. If you cannot communicate between the printer and the computer or smart device even if they are connected to the same network, disable the separator function on the wireless router.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Start Scanning 6. On the computer, access Web Config. Launch a Web browser, and then enter the printer's IP address. “Running Web Config on a Web Browser” on page 255 7.
The cause and solution to the problem differ depending on whether or not they are connected. Checking the Connection Status Use EPSON Status Monitor to check the connection status for the computer and the printer. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Start Scanning Devices cannot receive signals from the wireless router because they are too far apart. Solutions After moving the computer or the smart device and the printer closer to the wireless router, turn off the wireless router, and then turn it back on.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Start Scanning A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a separator function that blocks communication between devices within the same SSID. If you cannot communicate between the printer and the computer or smart device even if they are connected to the same network, disable the separator function on the wireless router.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Start Scanning 4. On the printer, print a network connection report. “Printing a Network Connection Report” on page 236 5. Check the printer's IP address on the network connection report. 6.
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Use Epson Smart Panel to check the connection between the smart device and the printer. Open the Epson Smart Panel. If you cannot connect to the printer, tap [+] at the top of the screen to reset. If you are not using Epson Smart Panel, see the link below.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Start Scanning When changing the wireless router, the settings do not match the new router. Solutions Make the connection settings again so that they match the new wireless router. The SSIDs connected from the computer or smart device and computer are different.
Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes The IP address is incorrectly assigned. Solutions If the IP address assigned to the printer is 169.254.XXX.XXX, and the subnet mask is 255.255.0.0, the IP address may not be assigned correctly.
Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes There are some problems in the DSL filter when you connect to a DSL phone line. Solutions If you can not send or receive fax, connect the printer directly to a telephone wall jack to see if the printer can send a fax.
Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes ❏ When you send the fax in monochrome, enable Direct Send in Fax > Fax Settings > Fax Send Settings. “Sending Many Pages of a Monochrome Document (Direct Send)” on page 104 ❏...
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes The sender has sent the fax without header information. Solutions Ask the sender if header information is setup on their fax machine. Or, disable Fax Header Blank in Settings >...
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Checking the Connection Status Use Epson Printer Connection Checker to check the connection status for the computer and the printer. You may be able to solve the problem depending on the results of the check.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes 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;...
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes ❏ Example of connecting to SSIDs with a different frequency range A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a separator function that blocks communication between devices within the same SSID.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes 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.
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Make sure the printer (fax) is displayed in Devices and Printers, Printer, or Printers and Other Hardware. The printer (fax) is displayed as "EPSON XXXXX (FAX)". If the printer (fax) is not displayed, uninstall and then re-install the FAX Utility. See the following to access Devices and Printers, Printer, or Printers and Other Hardware.
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Checking the Connection Status Use EPSON Status Monitor to check the connection status for the computer and the printer. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes Devices cannot receive signals from the wireless router because they are too far apart. Solutions After moving the computer or the smart device and the printer closer to the wireless router, turn off the wireless router, and then turn it back on.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes A privacy separator on the wireless router is available. Solutions Most wireless routers have a separator function that blocks communication between devices within the same SSID.
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Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Send or Receive Faxes 6. On the computer, access Web Config. Launch a Web browser, and then enter the printer's IP address. “Running Web Config on a Web Browser” on page 255 7.
Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then make sure the printer (fax) is displayed. The printer (fax) is displayed as "FAX XXXX (USB)" or "FAX XXXX (IP)".
Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected ❏ Mac OS Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). Select On as the Bidirectional Printing setting.
Solving Problems > > The Printer Does Not Work as Expected Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected Operation Sounds Are Loud Quiet Mode is disabled. Solutions If operations sounds are too loud, enable Quiet Mode. Enabling this feature may reduce printing speed. ❏...
Solving Problems > An Error Code is Displayed on the LCD Screen Cannot Make Calls on the Connected Telephone The phone cable is not connected correctly. Solutions Connect the telephone to the EXT. port on the printer, and pick up the receiver. If you cannot hear a dial tone through the receiver, connect the phone cable correctly.
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Turn the power off and on again. E-11 An ink pad needs to be replaced. Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the ink pad . It is not a user-serviceable part. However, non-printing features such as scanning are available.
The printer will advise you when the pad requires replacing and this can only be performed by an authorised Epson Service provider.
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Solving Problems > > Paper Gets Jammed Removing Jammed Paper 2. Raise the control panel. 3. Open the inner cover. 4. Open the scanner unit until it clicks. Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit. Otherwise you may be injured.
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Solving Problems > > Paper Gets Jammed Removing Jammed Paper Important: Do not touch the parts shown in the illustration inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 5. Remove the jammed paper. Important: Do not touch the parts shown in the illustration inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
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Solving Problems > > Paper Gets Jammed Removing Jammed Paper 6. Close the scanner unit. For safety, the scanner unit is closed in two steps. Note: The scanner unit must be closed completely before it can be opened again. 7. Close the inner cover. 8.
Solving Problems > > Paper Gets Jammed Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF 1. Open the ADF cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Raise the ADF input tray. Important: Make sure that you open the ADF cover before raising the ADF input tray. Otherwise, the ADF may be damaged.
Solving Problems > > Paper Gets Jammed Preventing Paper Jams 4. Remove the jammed paper. 5. Close the ADF cover until it clicks. Preventing Paper Jams Check the following if paper jams occur frequently. ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions. “Environmental Specifications”...
❏ Do not store the ink bottles in high or freezing temperatures. ❏ Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package. ❏ When storing or transporting an ink bottle, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes.
❏ Visually check ink levels in the actual ink tanks. Prolonged use of the printer when the ink is expended could damage the printer. Epson recommends filling the ink tank to the upper line when the printer is not operating to reset the ink level.
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6. While holding the ink bottle upright, turn the cap slowly to remove it. Important: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink bottles. ❏ Be careful not to spill any ink. 7. Check the upper line (a) in the ink tank.
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Solving Problems > > It is Time to Refill the Ink Refilling the Ink Tanks If the ink does not start flowing into the tank, remove the ink bottle and reinsert it. However, do not remove and reinsert the ink bottle when the ink has reached the upper line; otherwise ink may leak. 9.
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Solving Problems > > It is Time to Refill the Ink Refilling the Ink Tanks Note: If any ink remains in the ink bottle, tighten the cap and store the bottle upright for later use. 10. Close the ink tank cap securely. 11.
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Print Quality is Poor Related Information “Ink Bottle Codes” on page 248 & “Ink Bottle Handling Precautions” on page 196 & “Cleaning Spilled ink” on page 128 & Notes on Resetting the Ink Level Be sure to reset the ink level after refilling the ink.
Inks to Create Black, you can print at Standard print quality when the Paper Type is Plain paper or Envelope. Note that this feature cannot solve nozzle clogging. To solve nozzle clogging, we recommend contacting Epson support for repairs. Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 cm The following causes can be considered.
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Print Quality is Poor ❏ Windows Select High from Quality on the printer driver's Main tab. ❏ Mac OS Select Fine as Print Quality from the print dialog's Print Settings menu. The print head position is out of alignment.
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Print Quality is Poor Printout Comes Out as a Blank Sheet The print head nozzles may be clogged. Solutions Perform the nozzle check, and then try Power Cleaning if the print head nozzles are clogged. “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head”...
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor 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”...
Color correction has been applied. Solutions When printing from the Windows printer driver, the Epson auto photo adjustment setting is applied by default depending on the paper type. Try change the setting. On the More Options tab, select Custom in Color Correction, and then click Advanced. Change the Scene Correction setting from Automatic to any other option.
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor 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. ❏...
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor 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.
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Copy Quality is Poor ❏ Mac OS Clear Mirror Image from the print dialog's Print Settings menu. 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.
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Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Copy Quality is Poor Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 cm The following causes can be considered. The paper type setting does not match the paper loaded. Solutions Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
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Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Copy Quality is Poor Printout Comes Out as a Blank Sheet The print head nozzles may be clogged. Solutions Perform the nozzle check, and then try Power Cleaning if the print head nozzles are clogged. “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head”...
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Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Copy 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”...
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Copy Quality is Poor The Position, Size, or Margins of the Copies are Incorrect The following causes can be considered. The paper is loaded incorrectly. Solutions Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper. “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder”...
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Copy Quality is Poor The paper path is dirty. Solutions Load and eject paper without printing to clean the paper path. “Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears” on page 124 &...
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Copy Quality is Poor An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Copied Image The following causes can be considered. When scanning thin originals, images on the back may be scanned at the same time. Solutions Place the original on the scanner glass and then place a piece of black paper over it.
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor Scanned Image Problems Scanned Image Problems Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear when Scanning from the Scanner Glass There is dust or dirt on the originals or the scanner glass. Solutions Remove any dust or dirt that adheres to the originals, and clean the scanner glass.
“Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 124 & When scanning multiple originals using Epson ScanSmart, there is not enough of a gap between the originals. Solutions When placing multiple originals on the scanner glass, make sure there is a gap of at least 20 mm (0.8 in.)
Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility.
Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor The Quality of the Sent Fax is Poor The Quality of the Sent Fax is Poor Quality of the Sent Fax is Poor The following causes can be considered. There is dust or dirt on the originals or the scanner glass.
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Solving Problems > > Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor The Quality of the Sent Fax is Poor The Image Quality of the Sent Fax is Poor The following causes can be considered. The resolution is set to low. Solutions If you do not know the performance of the sender’s fax machine, set the following before sending a fax.
Ask the sender to send faxes at a higher quality. Cannot Solve Problem If you cannot solve the problem after trying all of the solutions, contact Epson support. If you cannot solve printing or copying problems, see the following related information.
❏ Check that you are using genuine Epson ink bottles. Try to use genuine Epson ink bottles. The use of non-genuine ink bottles may cause print quality to decline. ❏ Make sure that there are no paper fragments left inside the printer.
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices Connecting to a Printer that has been Connected to the Network....224 Re-setting the Network Connection........225 Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct).
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. https://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.)
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. https://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.)
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. https://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.)
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Re-setting the Network Connection Changing t ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.) Insert the software disc into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Re-setting the Network Connection Making Wi- 4. Select ON for IEEE 802.3az. 5. Click Next. 6. Click OK. 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.
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Re-setting the Network Connection Making Wi- 5. Select the SSID for the wireless router from printer's control panel, and then press the OK button. Note: ❏ If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer's control panel, press the button to update the list.
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.
This method allows you to connect the printer directly to smart devices without a wireless router. Note: For iOS or Android users, it is convenient to set up from Epson Smart Panel. You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you...
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Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > … Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi 1. Select Wi-Fi Setup on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2.
Note: If you are using an iOS device, you can also connect by scanning the QR code with the standard iOS camera. See the link below http://epson.sn. Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection There are two methods available to disable a Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection; you can disable all connections by using the printer's control panel, or disable each connection from the computer or the smart device.
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > … Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi Important: When Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection disabled, all computers and smart devices connected to the printer in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection are disconnected. Note: If you want to disconnect a specific device, disconnect from the device instead of the printer.
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Chec ❏ 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.
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Printi Checking the Network Connection Status using the Network Icon You can check the network connection status and strength of the radio wave using the network icon on the printer's home screen.
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Printi Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report Check the messages and error codes on the network connection report, and then follow the solutions. a.
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❏ If your Wi-Fi connection suddenly disconnects, check for the conditions below. If any of these conditions are applicable, reset your network settings by downloading and running the software from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup.
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Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Printi Solutions: Make sure the wireless router’s security type is set to one of the following. If it is not, change the security type on the wireless router, and then reset the printer’s network settings.
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If still does not connect your printer and network devices after confirming the above, turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. Then reset your network settings by downloading and running the installer from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup Related Information “Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer”...
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❏ Turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. ❏ Make network settings again using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on a wireless router that uses WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Chec Related Information “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 242 & “Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer” on page 226 & Message on the Network Environment Message Solution The Wi-Fi environment needs to be...
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Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices > > … Checking the Network Connection Status Chec ❏ ipconfig command Display the connection status of the network interface that is currently used by the computer. By comparing the setting information with actual communication, you can check whether the connection is correct.
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. ❏ See the following for information on available paper types for borderless and 2-sided printing.
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Load one sheet of paper at a time if the paper does not feed correctly or if the printout has uneven colors or smears. Only printing from computer is available. Envelope Size Loading Capacity (Envelopes) Envelope #10, Envelope DL, Envelope C6 Paper for Borderless Printing Genuine Epson Paper ❏ Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper (10x15 cm (4x6 in.) )
Paper Information Unavailable Paper Types ❏ Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (10x15 cm (4x6 in.), 16:9 wide size(102x181 mm)) ❏ Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (10x15 cm (4x6 in.) ) ❏ Epson Photo Paper Glossy (10x15 cm (4x6 in.) ) ❏...
The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink bottles. Important: ❏ Epson warranty does not cover damage caused by inks other than those specified, including any genuine Epson ink not designed for this printer or any third party ink.
> Software Information Software for Printing Software Information This section introduces the network services and software products available for your printer from the Epson website. Software for Printing Application for Printing from a Computer (Windows Printer Driver) The printer driver controls the printer according to the commands from an application. Making settings on the printer driver provides the best printing results.
Access the printer driver window. Click the Maintenance tab. 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 Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab.
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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.
Application for Printing Easily from an Android Application (Epson Print Enabler) Epson Print Enabler is an application that allows you to 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 an Epson printer that is connected to the same wireless network.
Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and select All Programs (or Programs) > Epson Software > FAX Utility. Starting on Mac OS Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer (FAX).
EpsonNet SetupManager is a software to create a package for a simple printer installation, such as installing the printer driver, installing EPSON Status Monitor and creating a printer port. This software allows the administrator to create unique software packages and distribute them among groups.
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IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the product information screen of the Epson Smart Panel. Since the printer uses a self-signed certificate when accessing HTTPS, a warning is displayed on the browser when you start Web Config;...
Epson Software Updater is an application that installs new software, and updates firmware over the Internet. If you want to check for update information regularly, you can set the interval for checking for updates in Epson Software Updater's Auto Update Settings.
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 >...
Product Information > > Settings Menu List Printer Setup Fill Ink: Select this feature to reset the ink level to 100% when filling the ink tank. Set Ink Level: Select this feature to set the ink level according to the actual ink remaining. Paper Guide Cleaning: Select this feature if there are ink stains on the internal rollers.
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Select this setting to turn the printer off after a specified period of time when all ports including the LINE port are disconnected. This feature may not be available depending on your region. See the following website for the specified period of time. https://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption Date/Time Settings: ❏ Date/Time Enter the current date and time.
Product Information > > Settings Menu List Network Settings Language: Select the language used on the LCD screen. Keyboard Change the layout of the keyboard on the LCD screen. Sleep Timer: Adjust the time period to enter a sleep mode (energy saving mode) when the printer has not performed any operations.
Check the printer's email address that is registered to the Epson Connect services. Status: Check whether or not the printer is registered and connected to the Epson Connect services. Contacts Manager This menu is only available for ET-4800 Series/L5290 Series.
Product Information > > Settings Menu List Fax Settings Add Entry: Register the entry to be used for faxes in contacts. Add Group: Register the entry for group faxes in contacts. Edit: Edit the entries and groups registered in contacts. Delete: Delete the entry or group registered in contacts.
Product Information > > Settings Menu List Fax Settings “Making the Printer Ready to Send and Receive Faxes” on page 92 & Basic Settings Menu You can find the menu on the printer's control panel below: Settings > Fax Settings > Basic Settings Fax Speed: Select the fax transmission speed.
Product Information > > Settings Menu List Fax Settings Receive Mode: Select the receive mode. For details, see the related Information below. DRD: If you have subscribed to a distinctive ring service from your telephone company, select the ring pattern to be used for incoming faxes. The distinctive ring service, offered by many telephone companies (the service name differs by company), allows you to have several phone numbers on one phone line.
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Product Information > > Settings Menu List Fax Settings Save to Computer: Saves received faxes as PDF files on a computer connected to the printer. You can only set this to Yes by using the FAX Utility (application). You cannot enable this from printer's control panel. Install the FAX Utility on the computer in advance.
Product Information > > Settings Menu List Fax Settings Quiet Mode: Reduces the noise the printer makes when printing faxes, however, print speed may be reduced. Report Settings Menu You can find the menu on the printer's control panel below: Settings >...
Customer Research Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings > Customer Research Select Approve to provide product usage information such as the number of prints to Seiko Epson Corporation.
Product Information > > Product Specifications Printer Specifications Select Modify to change this setting. Restore Default Settings Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings > Restore Default Settings Resets the following menus to their defaults. ❏ Network Settings ❏...
Product Information > > Product Specifications Scanner Specifications Printable Area Printable Area for Single Sheets Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. Printing with borders 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 41.0 mm (1.61 in.) 37.0 mm (1.46 in.) Borderless printing 44.0 mm (1.73 in.)
Product Information > > Product Specifications Fax Specifications Scanning Resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan) Output Resolution 50 to 9600 dpi in 1 dpi increments Color Depth Color ❏ 48 bits per pixel internal (16 bits per pixel per color internal) ❏...
Product Information > > Product Specifications Network Specifications Supported Lines Standard analogue telephone lines, PBX (Private Branch Exchange) telephone systems Speed Up to 33.6 kbps Resolution Monochrome ❏ Standard: 8 pel/mm×3.85 line/mm (203 pel/in.×98 line/in.) ❏ Fine: 8 pel/mm×7.7 line/mm (203 pel/in.×196 line/in.) ❏...
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IPv4, IPv6 ✓ 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 ✓...
Product Information > > Product Specifications Dimensions Functions Supported Remarks ✓ Send a fax IPv4 ✓ Receive a fax IPv4 ✓ AirPrint (Faxout) IPv4, IPv6 OS X Mountain Lion or later Security Protocol SSL/TLS HTTPS Server/Client, IPPS SNMPv3 Supported Third Party Services AirPrint Print iOS 5 or later/Mac OS X v10.7.x or later...
Power off: Approx. 0.2 W Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For European users, see the following Website for details on power consumption. http://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption ET-2870 Series/ET-2820 Series/L3280 Series/L3260 Series Power Supply Rating AC 100-240 V...
Power off: Approx. 0.2 W Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For European users, see the following Website for details on power consumption. http://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph.
Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation Type: J26H006 This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
20 dBm (EIRP) Standards and Approvals for Australian Model AS/NZS CISPR32 Class B Epson hereby declares that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of AS/NZS4268: C622B, C634G Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non- recommended modification of the products.
Restrictions on Copying ZICTA Type Approval for Users in Zambia See the following website to check the information for ZICTA Type Approval. https://support.epson.net/zicta/ Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions to ensure the responsible and legal use of the printer.
Depending on the product, the dial list data for fax and/or network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, data and/or settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering data and/or settings even during a warranty period.
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.
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.
Where to Get Help > > Contacting Epson Support Help for Users in Indonesia World Wide Web http://www.epson.co.th Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and e-mail are available. Epson Call Centre Phone: 66-2460-9699 Email: support@eth.epson.co.th Our Call Centre team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏...
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) ❏...
+91 96400 00333 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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