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  • Page 1 WF-2540 User's Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows ................24 Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X................25 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ............26 Using Epson Email Print ....................... 27 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ....................27 Using Epson Remote Print ......................
  • Page 4 Paper or Media Type Settings ......................44 Placing Originals on the Product ......................46 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ..................... 46 Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ................ 47 Copying ..............................51 Copying Documents or Photos......................51 Paper Type Settings - Copying ...................... 52 Paper Size Settings - Copying.......................
  • Page 5 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ................84 Scan to USB Device Options ....................86 Changing Default Scan Button Settings ..................87 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon .................. 87 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................90 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ......................92 Scan Modes...........................
  • Page 6 Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............. 120 Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture ............121 Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture ..............123 Scanning Special Projects........................ 123 Scanning to a PDF File........................ 123 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan ..................
  • Page 7 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen................184 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows ..................185 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................. 188 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges......................190 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................190 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 191 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility................
  • Page 8 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows..............199 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X ..............199 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ..................201 Adjusting Print Quality..........................203 Print Head Maintenance........................203 Print Head Nozzle Check......................203 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ............
  • Page 9 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ..................... 251 Grainy Printout..........................252 Incorrect Colors ........................... 253 Solving Scanning Problems ......................254 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 254 Cannot Start Epson Scan ......................254 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................255...
  • Page 10 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 256 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................256 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................257 Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................257 Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ..................257 Image is Too Dark ........................
  • Page 11 FCC Compliance Statement......................275 Software Notices ..........................278 Trademarks ............................281 Copyright Notice..........................282 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................282 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 283 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........283 Copyright Attribution ........................283...
  • Page 13: Wf-2540 User's Guide

    WF-2540 User's Guide Welcome to the WF-2540 User's Guide.
  • Page 14: Product Basics

    Product Parts Locations Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel The Sleep Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use. Control Panel Buttons and Lights...
  • Page 15: Changing Lcd Screen Language

    Fax button The LCD screen The arrow buttons and the OK button The number pad Redial/Pause button Stop/Reset button The WiFi light The ADF light Scan button Menu button Back button Speed Dial/Group Dial button Wi-Fi Setup button Start B&W button Start Color button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel...
  • Page 16: Turning Off Control Panel Sounds

    3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 5. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Turning Off Control Panel Sounds...
  • Page 17: Product Parts Locations

    3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sound and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the Off setting and press the OK button. 5. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations...
  • Page 18: Product Parts - Top And Front

    Product Parts - Top and Front Edge guide Sheet feeder Paper support Feeder guard Output tray Paper stopper...
  • Page 19 ADF cover Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ADF edge guide ADF input tray ADF output tray...
  • Page 20 Document cover Scanner glass Control panel USB port for external devices Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
  • Page 21: Product Parts - Inside

    Product Parts - Inside Scanner unit Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
  • Page 22: Product Parts - Back

    Product Parts - Back AC inlet LINE port USB port EXT port LAN port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel You can scan, copy, and fax right from your product control panel. • Use the control panel to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or on a USB flash drive.
  • Page 23: The Sleep Timer

    • Your product works like a copy machine too. You can place a photo or document on the scanner glass, or load pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF). • For faxing, you first need to connect a phone line as described on the Start Here sheet. Then load your document and use the control panel to enter a phone number or select a number from your speed dial list.
  • Page 24: Changing The Sleep Timer Setting - Windows

    3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time period you want, then press the OK button. 5.
  • Page 25: Changing The Sleep Timer Setting - Mac Os X

    1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings. 2. Click the Maintenance tab and select Printer and Option Information. You see this window: 3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting. 4.
  • Page 26: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More

    You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print and scan from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, and Epson Scan to Cloud.
  • Page 27: Using Epson Email Print

    Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo and send an email to your product.
  • Page 28: Using Epson Scan To Cloud

    3. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup. 4. Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson product.
  • Page 29: Using Google Cloud Print

    You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. If you are setting up your product for the first time, set up your Epson product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
  • Page 30: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel

    Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. 1.
  • Page 31 4. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password). • Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Then press the OK button to select it. • To change the case of letters, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase) and press the OK button.
  • Page 32: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
  • Page 33 2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
  • Page 34 4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 5.
  • Page 35: Loading Paper For Photos

    Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Paper for Photos You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
  • Page 36 2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
  • Page 37 4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 5.
  • Page 38: Loading Envelopes

    Loading Envelopes You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]). 1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
  • Page 39 2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
  • Page 40 4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left. 5. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these loading guidelines: •...
  • Page 41: Paper Loading Capacity

    [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) ** Epson Bright White Paper ** 80 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets...
  • Page 42: Available Epson Papers

    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).
  • Page 43: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    S041809 S042038 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 [216 × 279 mm]) S041649 S041271 Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 Sheets [210 × 297 mm]) Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 paper [216 ×...
  • Page 44: Paper Or Media Type Settings

    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Envelopes Envelope Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to...
  • Page 45 Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Type Settings - Copying...
  • Page 46: Placing Originals On The Product

    Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass...
  • Page 47: Placing Originals In The Automatic Document Feeder

    2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other.
  • Page 48 1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
  • Page 49 3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. The ADF light on the control panel turns 4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications...
  • Page 50 Related topics Copying Scanning...
  • Page 51: Copying

    Copying ID Cards Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
  • Page 52: Paper Type Settings - Copying

    4. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 5. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to change the Density setting.
  • Page 53: Paper Size Settings - Copying

    Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Photo Paper Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided...
  • Page 54: Copying Options

    Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings. Copying option Available settings Description Density Various levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image...
  • Page 55 1. Load plain paper in one of these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets. 2. Press the Copy button. You see this screen: 3.
  • Page 56 Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button. Parent topic: Copying Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product...
  • Page 57: Printing From A Computer

    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.
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details. 6.
  • Page 60: Print Quality Options - Windows

    Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
  • Page 61 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 or as a shared printer. 1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox. 2. Click the Settings button. You see this window: 3.
  • Page 62: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper.
  • Page 63 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting.
  • Page 64: Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

    4. To add a header or footer to your document, select Header/Footer, then select Settings to customize the text and location. 5. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows...
  • Page 65: Image Options And Additional Settings - Windows

    Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
  • Page 66: Header/Footer Settings - Windows

    Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.
  • Page 67: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows

    2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5.
  • Page 68: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

    2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.
  • Page 69: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens

    3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. 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 Parent topic: Printing with Windows...
  • Page 70: Changing Automatic Update Options

    You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options...
  • Page 71: Printing With Mac Os X

    3. Do one of the following: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
  • Page 72: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Os X

    Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command.
  • Page 73 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.
  • Page 74 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper.
  • Page 75: Print Quality Options - Mac Os X

    10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Options - Mac OS X Print Options - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X...
  • Page 76: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Os X

    Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
  • Page 77: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Os X

    Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop- up menu on the print window.
  • Page 78: Managing Color - Mac Os X

    Managing Color - Mac OS X You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2.
  • Page 79: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac Os X

    Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors.
  • Page 80: Printing Preferences - Mac Os X

    3. Select Driver. You see this screen: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Printing Preferences - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
  • Page 81: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Mac Os X

    Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is low. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
  • Page 82 2. Select the following options as necessary: Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold"...
  • Page 83: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button

    Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button on your product. Parent topic: Printing From a Computer...
  • Page 84: Scanning

    After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic:...
  • Page 85 • Scan to USB Device saves your scan file on a USB flash drive and lets you select the file format, resolution, and other settings. • Scan to Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect.
  • Page 86: Scan To Usb Device Options

    4. To scan to your computer, you first need to select how you connected your product to your computer: • If your product is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, press the up or down arrow buttons to select USB Connection. •...
  • Page 87: Changing Default Scan Button Settings

    Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop.
  • Page 88 • Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
  • Page 89 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings...
  • Page 90: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software.
  • Page 91 Note: Epson Scan may start in a mode other than Home Mode when you first access it. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture...
  • Page 92: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

    You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting the Scan Mode Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window:...
  • Page 93: Scanning In Office Mode

    Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
  • Page 94 2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original.
  • Page 95: Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode

    11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 96: Selecting A Scan Area - Office Mode

    Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas.
  • Page 97: Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode

    Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Office Mode.
  • Page 98: Scanning In Home Mode

    Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Home Mode When you scan in Home Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
  • Page 99 2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
  • Page 100 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 101: Selecting A Scan Area - Home Mode

    Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only).
  • Page 102 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
  • Page 103 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. •...
  • Page 104: Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode

    Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Home Mode.
  • Page 105: Selecting A Scan Size - Home Mode

    1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size list.
  • Page 106 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it.
  • Page 107: Scanning In Professional Mode

    Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode When you scan in Professional Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program.
  • Page 109 13. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 110: Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode

    Selecting Scan File Settings Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode You can select these Document Source options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
  • Page 111 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
  • Page 112 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. •...
  • Page 113: Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode

    Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic:...
  • Page 114 Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.
  • Page 115: Selecting A Scan Size - Professional Mode

    1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size list.
  • Page 116 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it.
  • Page 117 4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the preview image.
  • Page 118: Image Preview Guidelines

    • You will enlarge the image as you scan it. If you will enlarge the image using Epson Scan's Target Size setting (Home and Professional modes only), you do not need to increase the Resolution setting.
  • Page 119: Selecting Scan File Settings

    Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You may also be able to access the window by clicking the...
  • Page 120: Available Scanned File Types And Optional Settings

    7. Click OK. Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings You can select from a variety scanned file types and optional settings on the File Save Settings window in Epson Scan.
  • Page 121: Scanning With Mac Os X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture

    PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen). TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software.
  • Page 122 4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu. 6.
  • Page 123: Available Scan Settings - Mac Os X Image Capture

    Parent topic: Scanning Scanning to a PDF File Using Epson Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan.
  • Page 124 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8.
  • Page 125 11. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the PDF file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the document, if desired.
  • Page 126: Restoring Photo Colors As You Scan

    9. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the color-restored file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
  • Page 127: Convert Scanned Documents To Editable Text (Ocr)

    Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
  • Page 128 3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan to. 5.
  • Page 129: Scanning Using Ocr - Mac Os X

    Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
  • Page 130 Epson Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan. Your document is scanned and you see the Epson Scan window while your document is converted to editable text. 7. Click Close to close the Epson Scan window and Preview window, if necessary.
  • Page 131 You see the Save Converted File As window: 8. Click the Save button. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)
  • Page 132: Faxing

    Faxing See these sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product.
  • Page 133 1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product.
  • Page 134 Telephone wall jack DSL filter DSL modem ISDN connection (one phone number)
  • Page 135 ISDN wall jack Terminal adapter or ISDN router ISDN connection (two phone numbers)
  • Page 136 ISDN wall jack Terminal adapter or ISDN router...
  • Page 137 2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product.
  • Page 138 Any phone or answering machine must be connected to the EXT port for your product to detect an incoming fax call when the phone is picked up. Epson cannot guarantee compatibility with VoIP, cable phone systems, or fiberoptic digital services such as FIOS.
  • Page 139: Setting Up Fax Features

    Setting Up Fax Features Before faxing with your product, set up your fax header and select the fax features you want to use. Note: If you leave your product unplugged for a long period of time, you may need to reset the date and time settings for faxes.
  • Page 140: Selecting The Date And Time

    1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Country/Region and press the OK button. 4.
  • Page 141 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Date/Time and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the date format you want to use and press the OK button.
  • Page 142: Entering Fax Header Information

    7. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current time, select AM or PM if you selected a 12-hour time format, then press the OK button. 8. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Daylight Saving Time and press the OK button. 9.
  • Page 143: Entering Numbers And Characters For Faxing

    5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Header and press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button to select Fax Header. You see this screen: 7. Use the keypad to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name.
  • Page 144: Selecting Fax Send And Receive Settings

    • Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Then press the OK button to select it. • To change the case of letters, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase) and press the OK button. •...
  • Page 145: Selecting Fax Communication Settings

    4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Send Settings or Receive Settings and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to change any of the available settings. 6. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references...
  • Page 146: Printing Fax Reports

    4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Communication and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to change any of the available settings. 6. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Communications Options...
  • Page 147: Restoring Default Fax Settings

    5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of the available reports and press the OK button. Note: If you select Fax Log, additionally select Print and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references...
  • Page 148: Fax Sending Options

    3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of the available options and press the OK button. You see a confirmation screen. 4. Select Yes or No and press the OK button. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Restore Default Settings Options Fax Sending Options...
  • Page 149: Fax Receive Options

    Setting Options Description Last Transmission On Error Prints a report on the last transmitted fax only if a fax Report error occurs (default setting). On Send Prints a report on the last transmitted fax after every fax you send. Does not print a report on the last transmitted fax after you send a fax.
  • Page 150 Setting Options Description If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on your phone line, your telephone company can assign two Single or more phone numbers to the same line and assign Double different ring patterns to each. If you use this service, select the number of rings for your fax Triple number as the DRD setting so your product can...
  • Page 151: Fax Report Options

    Fax Report Options Select the fax report or list you want to print. Fax Log View or print a report on recent fax transmissions. Last Transmission Print a report on your last fax transmission. Speed Dial List Print a list of your speed dial entries. Group Dial List Print a list of your group dial entries.
  • Page 152 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility. You see this window: 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.)
  • Page 153: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X

    4. Select Fax Settings. 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility Help option. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Mac OS X.
  • Page 154: Setting Up Speed Dial And Group Dial Lists

    3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Fax Settings. 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility ? icon. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists...
  • Page 155: Creating Speed Dial List Entries

    Creating Speed Dial List Entries Printing Your Speed Dial List Creating Group Dial List Entries Printing Your Group Dial List Parent topic: Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists Creating Speed Dial List Entries You can create a speed dial list of fax numbers to help you quickly send faxes. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined.
  • Page 156 5. Select the number you want to use for the fax number you are adding and press the OK button. 6. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters.
  • Page 157: Printing Your Speed Dial List

    10. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above. • To edit an existing entry, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Edit, select the entry, press the OK button, and change the information. •...
  • Page 158: Creating Group Dial List Entries

    5. Select Speed Dial List and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Creating Group Dial List Entries You can create a group dial list after creating a speed dial list. Each group dial list can include up to 30 fax numbers.
  • Page 159 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Group Dial Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Create and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5.
  • Page 160: Printing Your Group Dial List

    7. Select Done and press the OK button. You see a screen similar to this: 8. Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the speed dial entry you want to add to the group, and press the right arrow button to select it. 9.
  • Page 161 2. Press the Fax button. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Fax Report and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select Group Dial List and press the OK button. 6.
  • Page 162: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Windows

    1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility. You see this window: 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.)
  • Page 163 4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. You see this window:...
  • Page 164 5. Select an empty entry and click the icon. Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. To delete an entry, select it and click the icon. 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. •...
  • Page 165: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X

    Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility. The utility also lets you import fax numbers from the MacAddress Book and back up fax numbers to your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined.
  • Page 166: Sending Faxes

    5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 167: Sending Faxes From The Product Control Panel

    Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel See these sections to send faxes using the product's control panel. Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed or Group Dial Lists Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone Broadcasting a Fax...
  • Page 168: Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed Or Group Dial Lists

    3. Do one of the following: • Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. • Press the Redial/Pause button to redial the last dialed fax number. 4. If you need to change any fax settings, press the Menu button, select Send Settings, press the OK button, and select your settings.
  • Page 169: Dialing Fax Numbers From A Connected Telephone

    3. Press the Speed Dial/Group Dial button. If you want to select a group dial entry, press the button twice. 4. Select the speed dial or group dial entry you want to use, then press the OK button. 5. If you need to change any fax settings, press the Menu button, select Send Settings, press the OK button, and select your settings.
  • Page 170: Broadcasting A Fax

    3. Dial the fax number from the connected telephone. You see this screen: 4. Using your product control panel, select Send and press the OK button. Note: Your product now communicates with the recipient's fax machine. 5. If you need to change any fax settings, press the Menu button, select Send Settings, press the OK button, and select your settings.
  • Page 171 Note: You can only send faxes in black-and-white when you use this option. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing. 2. Press the Fax button. 3. Press the Menu button, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Broadcast Fax, and press the OK button.
  • Page 172: Sending A Fax At A Specified Time

    After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax. Note: If the number is busy or there is a communication problem, your product displays a redialing message and will redial the number in a few minutes. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending a Fax at a Specified Time...
  • Page 173: Fax Send Options

    7. Press the Start B&W button. If prompted, select where you placed your document (Automatic Document Feeder or scanner glass). Note: To cancel faxing, press the Stop/Reset button. Your product scans your original and prompts you to place additional pages, if necessary. After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax at the specified time.
  • Page 174 2. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer. 3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button. Note: If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen.
  • Page 175: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X

    7. Add a cover sheet, input a fax number, or set up a phone book of numbers for future use, then click Next. Note: For detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. If you added a cover sheet to your fax, select a cover sheet style, enter your subject and comment information, then click Next.
  • Page 176 1. Open the file you want to fax. 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.
  • Page 177 7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book. 8.
  • Page 178: Receiving Faxes

    9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 10. Click Fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Receiving Faxes Manually...
  • Page 179: Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer)

    Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) To receive and print faxes automatically, you can turn on Auto Answer mode. If an answering machine is connected, make sure the product's Rings to Answer setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call.
  • Page 180 2. If you hear a fax tone, select the Receive option and press the OK button. Note: Leave the answered call active as you receive the fax transmission. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to receive the fax. When fax transmission is finished, you see the previous LCD screen. 4.
  • Page 181: Using Usb Flash Drives With Your Product

    Using USB Flash Drives With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a USB flash drive inserted into your product. Inserting a USB Flash Drive Removing a USB Flash Drive Transferring Files on a USB Flash Drive Inserting a USB Flash Drive Insert your USB flash drive into the USB port on the front of the product.
  • Page 182: Setting Up File Sharing For File Transfers From Your Computer

    Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your Computer Before you transfer files from a computer to a USB flash drive inserted into the USB port on the front of your product, you may need to set up your product's file sharing settings. Caution: Remove the flash drive before you change this setting or you may lose data from the flash drive.
  • Page 183 2. Insert a flash drive into the USB port on the front of your product. 3. Do one of the following to access your flash drive files from your computer: • Windows: Select the Computer or My Computer utility, then select the removable disk icon. •...
  • Page 184: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to www.epson.com/recycle...
  • Page 185: Checking Cartridge Status With Windows

    Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 3. Do one of the following: • If you are finished, select OK and press the OK button. • If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Cartridge Replacement and press the OK button.
  • Page 186 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.
  • Page 187 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 Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 188: Checking Cartridge Status With Mac Os X

    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:...
  • Page 189 Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. 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: Check Cartridge Status...
  • Page 190: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges

    To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
  • Page 191: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out.
  • Page 192 2. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. Caution: Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open.
  • Page 193 3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
  • Page 194 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. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
  • Page 195 6. Remove the yellow tape from the side of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 196 Note: If you replace a cartridge while copying a document or photo on the scanner glass, cancel printing and make sure your original is still placed correctly on the document table. Then copy your original again. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 197: Replacing Ink Cartridges Using A Computer Utility

    Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink cartridge. This method allows you to replace a cartridge before it is low or expended (if it is too old, for example).
  • Page 198: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges

    Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer using black ink. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as possible for future printing.
  • Page 199: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows

    Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Click Stop or Cancel Print to cancel your print job.
  • Page 200 2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. Mac OS X 10.8: Click the button to cancel your print job. If an error message is displayed, click the OK button.
  • Page 201: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows

    The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink. Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled.
  • Page 202 Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 203: Adjusting Print Quality

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 204 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 5.
  • Page 205 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check and press the OK button. •...
  • Page 206: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    8. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours.
  • Page 207 4. Click Print. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean...
  • Page 208 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 Print Head Cleaning...
  • Page 209: Print Head Cleaning

    Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low.
  • Page 210 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the OK button to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished.
  • Page 211: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    7. Press one of the Start buttons to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours.
  • Page 212 4. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 5. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean;...
  • Page 213 Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours.
  • Page 214: Print Head Alignment

    Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic:...
  • Page 215 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press one of the Start buttons to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 6.
  • Page 216: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align 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: •...
  • Page 217: Cleaning The Paper Path

    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.
  • Page 218 2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it is clean. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics...
  • Page 219: Cleaning And Transporting Your Product

    Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and paper support when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
  • Page 220 6. Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF.
  • Page 221: Transporting Your Product

    7. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as described here.
  • Page 222 Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Lower the scanner unit. 5. Remove all the paper from the product. 6. Unplug the power cable. 7. Disconnect any connected cables. 8.
  • Page 223: Solving Problems

    • 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:...
  • Page 224: Product Status Messages

    Epson for support. A fax error has occurred A printer's ink pad is The ink pad is near the end of its service life. Contact Epson for support. (To nearing the end of its continue printing, press one of the Start buttons.)
  • Page 225: Running A Product Check

    Related references Paper Jam Problems Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Where to Get Help Related tasks Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1.
  • Page 226: Resetting Control Panel Defaults

    • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic:...
  • Page 227: Solving Setup Problems

    You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of these options and press the OK button. • Fax Send/Receive Settings: Restores all of the default fax settings on the Send Settings, Receive Settings, and Communication screens. •...
  • Page 228: Noise After Ink Installation

    • If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after approximately 5 minutes, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic:...
  • Page 229: Control Panel Setup Problems

    Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your fax and network data and settings.
  • Page 230: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your internet connection when you initialize your router, so note the next step before initializing it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website, or install it from the CD that came with your product using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
  • Page 231: Product Does Not Appear In Mac Os X Printer Window

    Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac OS X printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on again. •...
  • Page 232: Cannot Scan Over A Network

    • If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan again.
  • Page 233: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related topics Scanning Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network. 1. Press the Menu button.
  • Page 234: Product Makes Noise When It Sits For A While

    Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product. Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder...
  • Page 235: Paper Jam Problems

    Related references Paper Jam Problems Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems If you have problems with paper jams, try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2.
  • Page 236 4. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces.
  • Page 237: Document Jams In The Automatic Document Feeder

    Caution: Do not touch any buttons on the control panel while your hands are inside the product. 5. Lower the scanner unit. 6. Follow the steps on the LCD screen to resume printing. 7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references...
  • Page 238 ADF cover Paper feeder Caution: Do not remove paper jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you could damage the ADF. 4. Leave the ADF cover open, then lift the paper feeder.
  • Page 239 ADF cover Paper feeder 5. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces.
  • Page 240 6. Lower the paper feeder (but don't close the ADF cover). 7. Raise the ADF input tray. 8. Carefully remove any jammed paper. 9. Lower the ADF input tray and reload your originals.
  • Page 241: Paper Ejection Problems

    Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure the originals you load are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. 10.
  • Page 242: Nothing Prints

    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.
  • Page 243: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar

    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 Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar checkbox. 8. Click OK to close the open program windows.
  • Page 244: Printing Is Slow

    Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your system's memory.
  • Page 245: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    • 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.
  • Page 246: Blank Pages Print

    Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. •...
  • Page 247: Border Appears On Borderless Prints

    Related topics Loading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: • Make sure you are printing on a compatible borderless paper type and size. Note: Do not select a custom paper size for borderless prints. •...
  • Page 248: Incorrect Image Size Or Position

    • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, right-click your product name, and select Open.
  • Page 249: Slanted Printout

    Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts...
  • Page 250: Blurry Or Smeared Printout

    • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded.
  • Page 251: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Paper Specifications Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X...
  • Page 252: Grainy Printout

    • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings...
  • Page 253: Incorrect Colors

    • Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. Try using the color management options in your printer software. • For best results, use genuine Epson ink and paper. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems...
  • Page 254: Solving Scanning Problems

    • Make sure Epson Scan is selected in your scanning program. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart Epson Scan. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings:...
  • Page 255: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

    Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.
  • Page 256: Image Consists Of A Few Dots Only

    If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.
  • Page 257: Straight Lines In An Image Appear Crooked

    • Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. • Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Unsharp Mask setting.
  • Page 258: Back Of Original Image Appears In Scanned Image

    You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To reduce this effect, adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Descreening setting.
  • Page 259: Scan Area Is Not Adjustable In Thumbnail Preview

    Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview If you cannot adjust the scan area while viewing a Thumbnail preview in Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Create a scan area by drawing a marquee on your preview image and adjusting it as necessary.
  • Page 260: Cannot Send Or Receive Faxes

    Note: If your product is connected to a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone line, keep in mind that fax machines are designed to work over analog phone lines. Epson cannot guarantee that fax transmission will work when using VoIP.
  • Page 261: Cannot Receive Faxes With A Telephone Connected To Your Product

    Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Printing Fax Reports Selecting Fax Communication Settings Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Make sure your telephone is connected to your product's EXT port. Note: When answering a call that is a fax, wait until the product's LCD screen displays a message that a connection has been made before you hang up.
  • Page 262: When To Uninstall Your Product Software

    In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 8: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
  • Page 263: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac Os X

    • Windows XP: Select EPSON Scan and click Change/Remove. 6. 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:...
  • Page 264 Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories 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).
  • Page 265: Technical Specifications

    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...
  • Page 266: Windows System Requirements

    • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Windows XP SP3 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.
  • Page 267: Scanning Specifications

    Related references Paper Loading Capacity Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Effective pixels 10,200 × 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is large. Document size Maximum: 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) Scanner glass: US letter or A4 Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan)
  • Page 268: Fax Specifications

    Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 269: Printable Area Specifications

    3.9 × 5.8 inches (100 × 148 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) Paper types Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Thickness 0.003 (0.08 mm) to 0.004 inch (0.11 mm) Weight...
  • Page 270 Single sheets Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Envelopes...
  • Page 271: Ink Cartridge Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for priming, the rest is available for printing.
  • Page 272: Dimension Specifications

    Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 8.7 inches (221 mm) Printing: 11.5 inches (291 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (392 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (392 mm) Depth Stored: 14.8 inches (377 mm) Printing: 21.3 inches (540 mm) Weight 13.0 lb (5.9 kg) (without ink cartridges) Parent topic: Technical Specifications...
  • Page 273: Environmental Specifications

    Technical Specifications External USB Device Specifications USB flash drives Up to 2TB Formatted in FAT, FAT32, or exFAT Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your external USB device. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless security WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES);...
  • Page 274: Safety And Approvals Specifications

    • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation • Type: WLU6117-D69 (RoHS) 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.
  • Page 275: Notices

    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...
  • Page 276 If you have problems with this product and require technical or customer support, please visit www.epson.com for more information. This product is not intended to be repaired by the customer. If you experience trouble connecting this equipment to a telephone line, please contact: Name: Epson America, Inc.
  • Page 277 interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 278: Software Notices

    Software Notices OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE 1. This printer product includes open source software programs listed in Section 6) according to the license terms of each open source software program. 2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL Programs and Apache License Program (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product.
  • Page 279 netbase-4.29 psmisc-21.5 readline-libs-5.0 sysvinit-2.86 udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 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: uclibc-0.9.29 libusb-libs-0.1.12 zeroconf 0.6.1-1...
  • Page 280 This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Berkeley Software Distribution License ("BSD Programs"). The list of BSD Programs: busybox-1.2.2.1 util-linux-2.12 mount-2.12 mvlutils-2.8.4 netkit-ftp-0.17 netkit-base-0.17 portmap-5beta Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Sun RPC License ("Sun RPC Programs").
  • Page 281: Trademarks

    AirPrint is a trademark of Apple Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Parent topic:...
  • Page 282: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
  • Page 283: A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials

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

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