Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows ... 43 Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Mac OS X..45 Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows.......... 46 Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software ..........
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Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ............73 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ......73 Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ........77 Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ........
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Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ..........82 Color Matching and Color Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ....83 Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ..... 84 Checking Print Status - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X........
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Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers..............116 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 116 Replacing the Maintenance Box....................... 119 Adjusting Print Quality..........................124 Print Head Maintenance........................124 Print Head Nozzle Check......................124 Checking the Nozzles Using the Printer Buttons..............125 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ..............
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Slanted Printout ........................... 163 When to Uninstall Your Product Software ..................163 Uninstalling Printing Software - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows......164 Uninstalling Printing Software - PCL Printer Software - Windows..........164 Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................. 165...
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Notices ..............................189 FCC Compliance Statement......................189 Software Notices ..........................190 Trademarks ............................195 Copyright Notice..........................195 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 197 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........197 Copyright Attribution ........................197...
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Note: Software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer software. For more information on using the Printer Command Language (PCL) or PostScript (PS3) printer software, please see the appropriate sections.
Printer Parts - Top Edge guides on paper cassette Paper stopper Output tray extension Output tray Edge guides on rear MP tray Rear MP (multipurpose) tray Feeder guard Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations...
Printer Parts - Inside Ink cartridge slots Front cover Print head Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights...
power light power button network status button paper feed button black cleaning button color cleaning button cancel button The Ethernet light maintenance box light paper light ink out lights Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Related references Printer Light Status The Power Off Timer The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name and select Properties. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Printer Settings. You see the Printer Settings window: 3.
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1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. •...
Using EPSON Connect Email Print With EPSON Connect Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Email Print features a unique email address assigned to your EPSON product, similar to having a dedicated fax number. When you want to print, just send an email with attachments to your product's email address.
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows Vista If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install either the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
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4. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. You see a window like this:...
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5. Select your product from the list of network printers and click Next. Do not select any product with (WSD) in its name. Note: If your product does not appear on the list, make sure it is turned on and connected to your network, and click Search again.
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10. Select the name of your product and click Next. Note: If you are installing the PCL printer software, select Epson Universal Laser P6 from the Printers list. 11. Enter the name of your product as the Printer name and click Next.
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows XP If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install either the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
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5. Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next. Note: Make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer box is not checked. You see this window: 6. Select Create a new port. 7. Select Standard TCP/IP Port as the Type of port setting and click Next. You see this window:...
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9. To determine the network information you need to enter, print a network status sheet. Press the network status button on the control panel. 10. Locate the IP address on the network status sheet you just printed and enter it as the Printer Name or IP Address in the Add Printer Wizard window.
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16. Select the name of your product and click Next. Note: If you are installing the PCL printer software, select Epson Universal Laser P6 from the Printers list. 17. Enter the name of your product as the Printer name and click Next.
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Setting the Paper Size for Each Source Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Loading Paper in the Cassette You can load Letter (8.5 ×...
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2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper, squeeze the tab to extend the paper cassette.
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4. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the cassette as shown.
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5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide, and is not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
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Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette. 6. Gently replace the paper cassette. 7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray Loading Envelopes Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1.
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2. Pull up the rear MP tray. 3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the tray.
Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 ×...
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2. Pull up the rear MP tray. 3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Insert envelopes, short edge first and with the flap facing down, in the center of the tray. 5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Always follow these envelope loading guidelines: • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Printing Specifications Available EPSON Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software You can set the paper size for each paper source using your standard Epson printer software. Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows...
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4. Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others. Note: If you have not installed a second paper cassette, you cannot change the settings for Cassette 2.
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Mac OS X You can change the default paper size for each source in Mac OS X.
6. Close the Printer Settings window. Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PCL printer software.
2. Select the Paper Source. 3. Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size setting. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, click the Custom button and choose the settings that match your paper size.
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PostScript (PS3) printer software. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select Printing preferences.
4. Click the Advanced button. You see this window: 5. Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size. Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 6. Click OK. 7.
1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan and select your product. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax and select your product.
3. Carefully lift the product as shown, then gently lower it onto the paper cassette. Make sure the connectors and pins align correctly. 4. Reconnect the power cord and other connection cables, and plug in the product. 5. Turn on the product. Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows...
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1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab. • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences.
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer software. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers.
2. Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting. 3. Click OK. The optional second paper cassette is now enabled. Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X You need to enable the optional paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer software.
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2. Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting. 3. Click OK. The optional second paper cassette is now enabled. Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette...
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
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Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows...
Note: If your product only has one paper cassette, the Paper Cassette 2 option will not be available. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print.
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab.
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4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 5. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 6. Click the Print Density button. You see this window:...
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Create Folded Booklet Options Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows...
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More...
Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors...
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Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be pre- selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print. 1. Click OK to save your settings.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.
The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product driver.
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5. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, it's a good idea to periodically check for updates. Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Related tasks Checking for Software Updates...
Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can print with the standard EPSON printer software using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X...
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Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
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6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.
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Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X...
Note: If your product only has one paper cassette, the Paper Cassette 2 option will not be available. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print.
Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Sizing Printed Images - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can adjust the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu...
Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up...
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Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using. 1.
4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Parent topic:...
Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu. 4. Select one of the available options. Color Matching and Color Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Color Matching and Color Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Parent topic: Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
• To check ink status, click Supply Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
You see this screen: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Driver tab.
Note: The PCL printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to www.epson.com/support/wp4090downloads.
2. Select WP-409x as the Device setting. 3. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1.
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You see the General tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select from the following Color Options settings: • To print a color document or photo, select the Print in Full Color checkbox. • To print only text in black or shades of gray, select the Print all Text as Black checkbox. •...
7. Select Plain as the Paper Type setting. Note: The PCL printer software only supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 8. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 9.
1. Select one of the following Print Quality options: • For fast printing with reduced quality, select Fast. • For text and graphics with good quality and print speed, select Fine. 2. To print using less ink, set the Toner Save setting to On. Note: Print quality may be significantly reduced when the Toner Save setting is enabled.
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1. Select one of the following Finishing Mode options: • To print multiple pages on each sheet of paper, select the N-Up option. • To create a booklet that can be folded or bound, select the Booklet option. • To adjust the printed size of your document or photo, select the Scaled option. •...
Selecting Default Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to www.epson.com/support/wp4090downloads.
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4. Select the orientation of your document. 5. To print on both sides of the paper, select one of the Print on Both Sides settings. 6. To change the printing order of the pages, select one of the Page Order settings. 7.
10. Select the Paper Source that matches where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 11. Select Plain as the Media setting. Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 12. Select one of the following as the Color setting: •...
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1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. 2. Select the Print Quality option that matches the print quality you want to use. 3. Adjust the Scaling setting to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage. 4.
Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard EPSON printer software. To download the standard EPSON printer software, go to www.epson.com/support/wp4090downloads.
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4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using.
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6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.
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10. Select Printer Features from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 11. Select Plain as the MediaType setting. Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing in A4, letter, and envelope sizes. 12. Select one of the following Print Quality options: •...
• For printing text and graphics with good quality and print speed, select Fine. 13. Select Color from the Feature Sets pop-up menu. You see these settings: 14. Select a Color Mode option: • To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting. •...
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size.
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X You can adjust the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu on the Print window.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Do one of the following: • To print using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors, select ColorSync. Select one of the available Profile options to change the active color profile. •...
Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.
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Parent topic: Printing From a Computer...
Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges and maintenance boxes responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges and maintenance boxes to Epson for proper disposal, please go to www.epson.com/recycle...
maintenance box light ink out lights • If the light is flashing, a cartridge is low, or the maintenance box is nearing the end of its service life. You can continue printing until the cartridge or maintenance box needs replacement. •...
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Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.
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4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...
Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see this window:...
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• Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. Parent topic:...
Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson maintenance boxes and cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
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Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 1.
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5. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one; if you do not, the print head may dry out and be unable to print. 6.
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Replacing the Maintenance Box Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin. Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for more than a...
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1. Make sure the product is not printing. 2. Remove the new maintenance box from its package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the maintenance box. 3. Press the buttons on the sides of the duplexer (rear unit) and remove it.
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4. Grasp the maintenance box as shown and pull it out of its holder. Note: Do not tilt the used maintenance box or take it apart. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
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6. Insert the new maintenance box into the holder and push it all the way in. 7. Press the buttons on the sides of the duplexer (rear unit) and reattach it. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes...
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Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box...
Note: When using the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software with the product, you can clean and align the print head and run a nozzle check by using the printer buttons or the utilities included with the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to www.epson.com/support/wp4090downloads.
Checking the Nozzles Using the Printer Buttons You can check the print head nozzles using the buttons on your printer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Turn off the product. 3. Hold down the color cleaning button as you press the power button to turn the printer back on.
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2.
5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts...
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Printer Buttons You can clean the print head using the buttons on your product. 1. Make sure no printer lights are indicating errors. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3.
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: •...
power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean;...
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1.
5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment.
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2. Press the paper feed button to load and eject paper. 3. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality...
Cleaning and Transporting the Product If your product gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections. Cleaning the Product Transporting the Product Cleaning the Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, benzene, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
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5. Close the feeder guard, paper support, and output tray as shown. 6. Pack the product in its original box or one of a similar size using the protective materials that came with it. 7. Keep the product level during transportation; otherwise the ink may leak. If print quality has declined when you print again in a new location, clean and align the print head.
• Right-clicking the product icon in the Windows taskbar • On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window • On the Start screen (Windows 8) or in the EPSON program group under your product name (other Windows versions) Parent topic:...
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Lights power maintenance box paper ink out Light status Condition/solution The printer is turned on. power light is on power light is flashing The printer is busy. Wait for the power light to stop flashing before turning off the printer. The Ethernet light is lit The printer is connected to the network.
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Light status Condition/solution paper light is on Paper may be out. Load more paper in the cassette or rear MP tray and press paper feed button to continue. If multiple sheets have fed, press the paper feed button to eject the paper. The paper size selected may not match any of the sizes set for the paper sources.
Turn the printer off and then back on again. If the error does not clear, contact Epson. The yellow ink out light is flashing The firmware update has failed, and the printer is in recovery mode.
• If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the printer may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this book. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic:...
• If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after 15 minutes, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic:...
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Printing a Network Status Sheet Parent topic: Solving Problems Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network If EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product on a network, try these solutions: •...
Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. • Check your wired LAN router or access point to see if the LED for the port to which your product is connected is on or flashing .
• If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and reload it. • Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. •...
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3. Remove any paper inside, including torn pieces. 4. Close the front cover.
5. If any jammed paper remains near the output tray, carefully remove it. 6. Press the paper feed button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette If paper has jammed in the cassette, try this solution: 1.
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3. Remove any jammed paper inside the cassette. 4. Remove any paper jammed inside the paper cassette slot.
5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. 6. Replace the paper cassette. 7. Press the paper feed button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer If paper has jammed in the duplexer (rear unit), try these solutions: 1.
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3. Carefully remove the jammed paper. 4. If paper is jammed in the duplexer, remove the paper as shown.
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5. Press the buttons on the duplexer as you press it into place on your product. 6. Press the paper feed button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette...
Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Cancel printing using the product control panel, then press the button to eject the paper. Remove any paper remaining in the product. Select the correct size when you reprint.
• Make sure your product is selected in the PCL printer software. • If you are using the product as a laser printer replacement and have not installed Epson printer software, certain options and functions may not be available. Install the standard Epson, PCL, or PostScript printer software to access additional settings and features.
Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print, connect your product directly to your computer instead of the hub.
3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Extended Settings button. 5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3, then click OK. 6. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 7. Click the Shortcut Icon box. 8. Click OK to close the open program windows.
Note: If the print head is not in the ink cartridge replacement position, follow the instructions on replacing an ink cartridge in this manual to move it. 2. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge you replaced, making sure to push it all the way into its slot. 3.
• Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software. (This option has different names, depending on your operating system version.) Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for your product.
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: •...
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: •...
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Print Layout Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X...
• Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded.
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X...
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product.
Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes...
In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 4. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to re-install your software. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic:...
4. Follow any on-screen instructions to uninstall your printer software. 5. Restart your computer, then re-install your software. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it.
– (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or...
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. EPEAT Registration Windows System Requirements...
• Windows Server 2008R2* • Windows Server 2008* • Windows Server 2003* * When you use Windows Server, you can only print. Any additional included software is not supported. Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product.
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Thickness 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) Weight 17 lb (64 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following sizes: Letter (8.5 ×...
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* With the PCL printer Software, the minimum margin is 0.16 inch (4 mm). With the PostScript printer software, the mimimum margin is 0.12 inch (3 mm). With the standard EPSON printer software, the minimum margin is .79 inch (20 mm). The recommended margin for No. 10 envelopes is 0.79 inch (20 mm).
Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson maintenance boxes and cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Part of the ink from the included set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 240 V Input voltage range 90 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz Rated current 0.5/0.25 A Power consumption Printing: 25 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: 7.5 W Sleep mode: 2.2 W Power off mode: 0.3 W...
Network Interface Specifications Ethernet standard 100 BASE-TX/10BASE-T Parent topic: Technical Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Parent topic: Technical Specifications PS3 Mode Fonts Albertus, Albertus Italic, Albertus Light...
UniversCondensed, UniversCondensed Oblique, UniversCondensed Bold, UniversCondensed Bold Oblique UniversExtended , UniversExtended Oblique, UniversExtended Bold, UniversExtended Bold Oblique Wingdings ITC ZapfChancery Medium Italic ITC ZapfDingbats Arial, Arial Italic, Arial Bold, Arial Bold Italic Times New Roman, Times New Roman Italic, Times New Roman Bold, Times New Roman Bold Italic Parent topic: Technical Specifications PCL5 Mode Fonts...
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Font name Family HP equivalent Narkis Tam BT Medium, Bold Narkis Swiss 721 SWM Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Arial Dutch 801 SWM Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Times New Swiss 721 SWA Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Helvetica Oblique Swiss 721 Narrow SWA Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Helvetica Narrow Oblique...
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Font name Symbol set Dutch 801 SWA Bold Dutch 801 SWA Italic Dutch 801 SWA Bold Italic Chancery 801 Medium SWA Italic Symbol SWM More WingBats SWM Ding Dings SWA Symbol SWA David BT David BT Bold Narkis Tam BT Narkis Tam BT Bold Miryam BT Miryam BT Bold...
Related references Symbol Sets Symbol Sets Your product can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you may never need to adjust your product settings.
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• Dutch 801 SWA • Chancery 801 Medium SWA Italic • FixedPitch 810 Dark PCL5 Mode Symbol Sets Typeface details Symbol set names FixedPitch 810 IBM-US (10U) Roman-8 (8U) Dutch 801 ECM94-1 (0N) Roman-8 (8U) Swiss 742 8859-9 ISO (5N) 8859-10ISO (6N) FixedPitch 850 IBM-DN (11U)
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Typeface details Symbol set names Koufi BT Arabic8 (8V) Naskh BT PC-864, Arabic (10V) Ryadh BT HPWARA (9V) Symbol SWA Symbol (19M) Symbol SWM More WingBats SWM Wingdings (579L) Ding Dings SWA ZapfDingbats (14L) OCR A OCR A (0O) OCR B OCR B (1O) OCR B Extension (3Q) Code3-9...
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Symbol set Attribute Font classification name ISO 8859-2 — — — — — Latin 2 ISO Spanish — — — — — — Roman-9 — — — — — — PS Math — — — ISO 8859-9 — — — —...
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Symbol set Attribute Font classification name PC-850 — — — — — PcEur858 — — — — — — Pi Font — — — — — — PC852 — — — — — — Unicode 3.0 — — — — —...
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Symbol set Attribute Font classification name Hebrew7 — — — — — — — — ISO 8859/8 — — — — — — — Hebrew Hebrew8 — — — — — — — PC-862, — — — — — — —...
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notices...
Programs (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact Epson customer support for your region. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program.
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coreutils_5.2.1 debianutils_2.6.2 dpkg_1.10.18 hostname_2.10 ifupdown_0.6.4 inetutils-ftpd_1.4.2 initscripts_2.85 libc6_2.3.6 libgcc1_4.1.1 login_4.0.3 module-init-tools-1.60.9 net-tools_1.60 netbase_4.14 procps_3.1.14 sysvinit-2.85 telnetd_0.17.21 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The list of LGPL Programs: inetutils-ftpd_1.4.2 libc6_2.3.6...
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Apple Public Source License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public Source License Version 1.2 or its latest version ("Apple Public Source License Programs"). Apple Public Source License Programs: Bonjour Net-SNMP license This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Net-SNMP".
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libc6_2.3.6 netkit-inetd_0.10 netkit-ping_0.10 portmap_5-2.1 glibc license This printer product includes the open source software program "glibc" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "glibc". The list of "glibc" Programs: libc6_2.3.6 TCP Wrappers license This printer product includes the open source software program "TCP Wrappers"...
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This printer product includes the open source software program "shadow" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "shadow". "shadow " Program: login_4.0.3 telnetd license This printer product includes the open source software program "telnetd" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "telnetd".
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Notices A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.