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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X................23 Selecting Other Eco Settings From the Touch Panel..............24 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ............25 Using Epson Email Print ....................... 25 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ....................25 Using Epson Remote Print ......................
Page 4 Loading Envelopes in the Cassette ....................45 Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot ................ 49 Paper Loading Capacity ........................53 Available Epson Papers ........................54 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ....................55 Paper or Media Type Settings ......................56 Placing Originals on the Product ......................
Page 5 Starting a Scan Using the Product Touch Panel................104 Scan to Memory Card Options ....................106 Changing Default Scan Button Settings .................. 107 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon ................107 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................... 110 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ......................112 Scan Modes..........................
Page 6 Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ..................122 Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ................125 Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode..................126 Scanning in Professional Mode ....................128 Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode ............. 131 Available Image Types - Professional Mode ................
Page 7 Fax Receive Options....................... 172 Fax Communications Options....................173 Fax Report Options......................... 174 Restore Default Settings Options.................... 175 Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............175 Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X ............177 Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists ..................
Page 8 Printing from a Memory Card ......................206 Viewing and Printing Photos......................207 Viewing and Printing Individual Photos ................... 207 Printing All Photos........................209 Printing Photos by Date ......................210 Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen ..............212 Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen..............212 Photo Adjustment Options ......................
Page 9 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box ..............238 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers..............238 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 239 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges..............243 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows..............243 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X ..............
Page 10 Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network..............275 Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window .............. 275 Cannot Print Over a Network....................... 276 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................... 277 Printing a Network Status Sheet ....................277 Solving Copying Problems .......................
Page 11 Incorrect Colors ........................... 304 Solving Scanning Problems ......................305 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 305 Cannot Start Epson Scan ......................306 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................307 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 307 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................307 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................
Page 12 FCC Compliance Statement......................328 Software Notice..........................330 Trademarks ............................333 Copyright Notice..........................333 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................334 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 334 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........335 Copyright Attribution ........................335...
Page 13: Wf-3540 User's Guide
WF-3540 User's Guide Welcome to the WF-3540 User's Guide.
Page 14: Product Basics
Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Scanning, Printing, Copying, and Faxing from the Touch Panel Using Eco Mode Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
Page 15: Changing Lcd Screen Language
home button back button The LCD screen The arrow buttons B&W button Color button Stop/Reset button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.
Page 16: Product Parts Locations
5. Select one of these Sound options, then select Off to turn off the sound: • Button Press • Error Notification • Completion Notice 6. To adjust the sound volume, select Volume, then select High, Middle, or Low. 7. Press the home button to exit.
Page 17 ADF cover Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Edge guide ADF input tray ADF output tray Paper cassette 1 Paper cassette 2 Document cover Scanner glass Control panel Memory card slot Memory card light...
Page 18: Product Parts - Paper Path
USB Type A port for external devices Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Paper Path Edge guides Rear paper feed slot Output tray Output tray extension Paper stopper Edge guides Paper cassette Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 19: Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Inside Scanner unit Cartridge cover Cartridge holder Print head (do not remove) Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 20: Product Parts - Back
Product Parts - Back Maintenance box Duplexer (rear cover) AC inlet LINE port EXT port LAN port USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Scanning, Printing, Copying, and Faxing from the Touch Panel You can scan, print, copy, and fax right from your product's touch panel. •...
Page 21: Using Eco Mode
• You can insert the memory card from your digital camera, connect the camera directly to your product, or insert a thumb drive containing photos. Use the touch panel to select the photos you want, then print them in a variety of layouts. •...
Page 22: Changing The Sleep Timer Setting - Windows
4. Select the time period you want. 5. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode. 1.
Page 23: Changing The Sleep Timer Setting - Mac Os X
4. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting and click Send. 5. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode. 1.
Page 24: Selecting Other Eco Settings From The Touch Panel
3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting. 4. Click Apply. 5. When you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode Selecting Other Eco Settings From the Touch Panel You can use the product's touch panel to select 2-sided copying, or see a reminder that the Preview feature will save paper and ink.
Page 25: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More
Product Basics 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 26: Using Epson Remote Print
Remote Print and how to download the software. 3. Download and install the Remote Print software. 4. 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.
Page 27: Using Airprint
Product Basics Using Google Cloud Print With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
Page 28 10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the...
Page 29: Wi-Fi Networking
CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. 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 30 3. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard. Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network, scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to set up your product on a wired network and install the necessary software from the product CD.
Page 31: Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
7. Confirm the displayed network settings and press Proceed to save them. Note: If you need to change a setting, press the back button. 8. If you want to print a network setup report, press one of the buttons. (Otherwise, press the Stop/Reset button.) 9.
Page 32 3. Scroll down and select Wi-Fi Direct Connection Setup . 4. Select Proceed. 5. When you see a message asking you to select the Wi-Fi Network, scroll down to view the SSID (Wi- Fi network name) and password. 6. Select Change Password and select Proceed. Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will be disconnected when you change the password.
Page 33 • Press the touch screen buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters. • Press to move the cursor. • Press 1 Symb. to enter symbols. • Press to delete the previous character. 8. Press Done when you finish entering your password. 9.
Page 34: Disabling And Re-Enabling Wi-Fi Features
Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.
Page 35: Loading Paper
Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette Loading Envelopes in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
Page 36 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper or larger, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette.
Page 37 4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.
Page 38 5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.
Page 39 7. Gently insert the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Page 40: Loading Paper For Photos In The Cassette
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. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. •...
Page 41 1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary. 2. Pull out the paper cassette.
Page 42 3. Slide the edge guides outward. 4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.
Page 43 5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.
Page 44 7. Gently insert the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Page 45: Loading Envelopes In The Cassette
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. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. •...
Page 46 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
Page 47 4. Load envelopes printable side down and flap edge right as shown. 5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
Page 48 Note: Make sure the envelopes are loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too many envelopes in the cassette. 6. Gently insert the paper cassette. Note: The envelopes may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette.
Page 49: Loading Paper And Envelopes In The Rear Feed Slot
7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Always follow these paper 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. •...
Page 50 • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) • Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) 1. 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. 2.
Page 51 3. Hold one sheet of paper with the printable side faceup and slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Load envelopes short edge first, with the flap facing down and to the right.
Page 52 4. Insert the paper or envelope into the slot until the printer feeds it automatically. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only one sheet or one envelope at a time. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. •...
Page 53: Paper Loading Capacity
— Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss...
Page 54: Available Epson Papers
Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Page 55: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 [216 × 279 mm]) S041667 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 Glossy S042174 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 8 ×...
Page 56: Paper Or Media Type Settings
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Photo Paper Glossy Borderless Paper Sizes • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) •...
Page 57 Select this paper Type or Media Type setting: Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelopes Envelope Parent topic:...
Page 58: 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 59: Placing Originals In The Automatic Document Feeder
Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them. Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
Page 60 3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. 4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:...
Page 61 Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing...
Page 62: Copying
Copying Options Copying Documents You can copy documents onto plain paper or Epson special papers. Note: 2-Sided Copying may be selected by default, but you can change this setting if necessary. 1. Place your original document on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
Page 63 9. When you are ready to copy, press one of the buttons. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel. Parent topic: Copying Related references Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product...
Page 64: Copying And Restoring Photos
Copying and Restoring Photos You can copy photos and restore the colors if necessary. 1. Load photo paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select More Functions. 4. Select Copy/Restore Photos. 5. Select On or Off. You see this screen:...
Page 65: Copying Id Cards
Color button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel. Parent topic: Copying Related references Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Copying ID Cards You can copy both sides of an ID card on one sheet of paper.
Page 66 10. Follow the instructions on the screen to turn the card over, then press one of the buttons. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel. Parent topic: Copying Related references Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Related topics Loading Paper...
Page 67: Paper Type Settings - Copying
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy...
Page 68: Copying Options
• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Copying 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...
Page 69 Copying option Available settings Description Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type Matte Prem. Glossy Ultra Glossy Glossy Paper Source Cassette 1 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1>Cassette Automatically switches the paper source when...
Page 70 Parent topic: Copying...
Page 71: 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 72 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. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 5.
Page 73 6. 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. 7.
Page 74: Paper Source Options - Windows
Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Paper Source Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that source.
Page 75: Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job. 2-Up and 4-Up Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.
Page 76 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:...
Page 77: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows
7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 8. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 9. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 10.
Page 78: Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Binding Margin Options 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 - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job.
Page 79 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83 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 84: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print. 1. Click OK to save your settings. You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2.
Page 85: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens
You see the printer settings window: 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.
Page 86: Changing Automatic Update Options
3. Click the Maintenance tab. 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 87: Printing With Mac Os X
You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. 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. Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X...
Page 88: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Os X
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X Managing Color - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing From a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
Page 89 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 90 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 Paper Source you wish to print from.
Page 91: Paper Source Options - Mac Os X
10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 12.
Page 92: Print Options - Mac Os X
Economy For fast printing with reduced quality. Normal For everyday text and image printing. Fine For text and graphics with good quality and print speed. Quality For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed. High Quality For photos and graphics with high print quality. Best Quality For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Page 93: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Os X
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. If you are printing a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option.
Page 94: Double-Sided Printing Settings (Mac Os)
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting. • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu. •...
Page 95 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.
Page 96: Double-Sided Printing Options And Adjustments - Mac Os X
2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5.
Page 97: Managing Color - Mac Os X
Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper. Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing.
Page 98: 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 99: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Os X
Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red- eye in photos.
Page 100: Printing Preferences - Mac Os X
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 101: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Mac Os X
Remove white borders Removes white margins that may appear when you print borderless photos. 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.
Page 102 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 103: 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 104: 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 Touch Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic:...
Page 105 • Scan to Memory Card saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings. • Scan to Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect.
Page 106: Scan To Memory Card Options
Scan to Memory Card Options Changing Default Scan Button Settings Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Using Epson Scan to Cloud Scan to Memory Card Options Select the Scan to Memory Card options you want to use. Scan to Memory Card Available options...
Page 107: Changing Default Scan Button Settings
Starting a Scan Using the Product Touch 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 Windows Desktop.
Page 108 • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9, 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 109 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings...
Page 110: 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 OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software.
Page 111 Note: Epson Scan may start in a different mode when you first access it. Parent topic: Starting a Scan...
Page 112: 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 113: Scanning In Office Mode
Selecting Epson Scan Settings 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 114 2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. To scan a 2-sided document in the ADF, select ADF-Double-sided. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass.
Page 115: 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 OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 116: Selecting A Scan Area - Office Mode
Auto Detect Automatically detects where the originals are placed on your product for scanning. ADF - Single-sided Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for single-sided scanning. ADF - Double-sided Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for double-sided scanning.
Page 117 1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. •...
Page 118: 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...
Page 119: 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 120 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 121 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 OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 122: 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 123 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
Page 124 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 125: 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 126: 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 127 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 128: 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 130 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 OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 131: 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. Document Table Selects the scanner glass as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
Page 132: Selecting A Scan Area - Professional Mode
Black & White Select this setting for black text documents or line art. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Professional 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.
Page 133 • 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 134 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 135: 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 136 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 137: 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 138 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 139 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 140: 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 141: 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 142: 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 143: Scanning With Mac Os X 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 144 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 145: Scanning Special Projects
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 146 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window:...
Page 147 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 148: 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 149: Convert Scanned Documents To Editable Text (Ocr)
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. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S.
Page 150 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 151: Scanning Using Ocr - Mac Os X
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. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S.
Page 152 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 153 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) Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X Using Image Capture Related topics...
Page 154: 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 155 1. Connect a phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product.
Page 156 Telephone wall jack DSL filter DSL modem ISDN connection (one phone number)
Page 157 ISDN wall jack Terminal adapter or ISDN router ISDN connection (two phone numbers)
Page 158 ISDN wall jack Terminal adapter or ISDN router...
Page 159 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 160: Setting Up Fax Features
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 161: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Product Control Panel
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel See these sections to set up fax features using the product control panel.
Page 162: Selecting The Date And Time
3. Scroll down and select Printer Setup. 4. Scroll down and select Country/Region. 5. Scroll up or down, if necessary, then select your country or region. You see a confirmation screen. 6. If the setting is correct, select Yes. (If not, select No and retry.) Note: Changing the country or region restores the fax settings to the default settings.
Page 163 3. Select Printer Setup. 4. Select Daylight Saving Time. 5. Select the setting that applies to your area: • Winter: it is winter or your region does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST) • Summer: it is spring or summer and your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST) After making a selection, you return to the Printer Setup screen.
Page 164: Entering Fax Header Information
6. Select Date/Time. 7. Select the date format you want to use. 8. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current date, then select Done. 9. Select the time format you want to use. 10. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current time, select AM or PM if you selected a 12-hour time format, then select Done.
Page 165 3. Scroll down and then select Fax Settings. 4. Select Communication. 5. Scroll down and then select Header. 6. Select Fax Header. 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name.
Page 166: Entering Numbers And Characters For Faxing
9. Select Your Phone Number. 10. Use the numeric keypad to enter your fax number, up to 20 characters. For international numbers that require use of a + symbol, press the # key. Note: When entering a phone number, the * key does not work. 11.
Page 167 • To enter text or characters, press the keys on the numeric keypad until the desired character or number appears. • To enter symbols, press the 1 Symb. key until the desired symbol appears. • To enter a pause symbol (–) in phone numbers requiring a brief pause during dialing, press •...
Page 168: Selecting Fax Send And Receive Settings
Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings You can select the fax quality and other settings for incoming and outgoing faxes. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 3. Scroll down and then select Fax Settings. 4.
Page 169: Printing Fax Reports
3. Scroll down and then select Fax Settings. 4. Select Communication. 5. Change any of the available settings. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Communications Options Printing Fax Reports You can run a variety of reports on your fax transmissions and print your speed and group dial lists.
Page 170 3. Select Fax. 4. Select Advanced Options. 5. Scroll down and then select Fax Report. 6. Select one of the available reports. 7. Press one of the buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel...
Page 171: Restoring Default Fax Settings
Related references Fax Report Options Restoring Default Fax Settings You can restore your fax settings to their default options, if necessary. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 3.
Page 172: Fax Receive Options
Setting Options Description Resolution Standard Provides good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes. Fine Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxes of small print and line art. Photo Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxed photos.
Page 173: Fax Communications Options
Setting Options Description Paper Source Cassette 1 Prints faxes on paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2 Prints faxes on paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette Automatically switches the paper source when 1>Cassette 2 Cassette 1 is empty (plain paper only) Auto Reduction Reduces size of incoming faxes to fit on the size of paper selected as the Paper Size setting.
Page 174: Fax Report Options
Setting Options Description Rings to Answer 1 to 9 Sets the number of rings before your product receives a fax. The default setting is 4. If Auto Answer is turned on and an answering machine is connected to the product, make sure this setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call.
Page 175: Restore Default Settings Options
You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Windows. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8.x: 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:...
Page 176 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.) You see this window:...
Page 177: 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 Related topics Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X...
Page 178: 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 Related topics...
Page 179 Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Fax. 3. Select Contacts. 4. Select Add/Edit Contacts. 5. Select Speed Dial Setup. 6. Select the number you want to use for the fax number you are adding.
Page 180: Printing Your Speed Dial List
7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. 8. Select Done. You see this screen: 9. Use the numeric keypad to enter a name for the speed dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 10.
Page 181 3. Select Fax. 4. Select Advanced Options. 5. Scroll down and then select Fax Report. 6. Scroll down and then select Speed Dial List. 7. Press one of the buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel...
Page 182: Creating Group Dial List Entries
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. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1.
Page 183: Printing Your Group Dial List
12. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Group Dial Setup and repeat the steps above. • To edit an existing entry, select Edit Contacts, select the entry, and change the information. • To delete an entry, select Delete Contacts, select the entry, select Proceed, and confirm the deletion.
Page 184: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Windows
Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8.x: 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:...
Page 185 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.) You see this window:...
Page 186 4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. You see this window: 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.
Page 187: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X
Parent topic: Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists Related topics Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel 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.
Page 188: Sending Faxes
You see this window: 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 189: Manually Dialing Or Redialing Fax Numbers
Fax Sending Options Parent topic: Sending Faxes Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers You can send a fax from your product control panel by manually dialing the fax number or redialing the last dialed fax number. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing. 2.
Page 190: Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed Or Group Dial Lists
6. Press one of the buttons. If prompted, select where you placed your document (ADF or scanner glass). Note: To cancel faxing, select Cancel. 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. 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.
Page 191 3. Select Fax. 4. Select Contacts. 5. Select the speed dial or group dial entry you want to use. 6. If you need to change any fax settings, scroll down and select your settings. Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in black- and-white.
Page 192: Dialing Fax Numbers From A Connected Telephone
Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone If you have connected a telephone to the EXT port on your product, you can send a fax by dialing the fax number from the connected telephone.
Page 193: Broadcasting A Fax
7. Press one of the buttons. If prompted, select where you placed your document (ADF or scanner glass). Note: To cancel faxing, select Cancel. Your product scans your original and prompts you to place additional pages, if necessary. 8. Hang up the telephone. After scanning your originals, your product sends the fax.
Page 194: Sending A Fax At A Specified Time
4. Select Advanced Options. 5. Select Broadcast Fax. 6. Select Add New then do one of the following: • Select Enter Fax Number then use the numeric keypad to manually enter fax numbers. • Select Select From Contacts then select a speed or group dial entry. 7.
Page 195: Fax Sending Options
3. Select Fax. 4. Enter a phone number or select a number from a speed or group dial list. 5. Select Advanced Options. 6. Select Send Fax Later. 7. Select On, use the number pad to enter your desired time, then select Done. 8.
Page 196: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Windows
Setting Options Description Resolution Standard Provides good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes. Fine Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxes of small print and line art. Photo Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxed photos.
Page 197 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 198: 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 199 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 200 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 201: 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. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Receiving Faxes Manually Parent topic: Faxing...
Page 202: Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer)
Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) To receive and print faxes automatically, you can turn on Auto Answer mode. Check the auto answer icon on your product's Home screen to see if Auto Answer mode is turned on or not. To turn Auto Answer mode on or off, select Setup > Fax Settings > Receive Settings > Auto Answer. 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 203 1. When the connected telephone rings, answer the call. 2. If you hear a fax tone, select Receive on the LCD display. 3. Press one of the buttons, then hang up the phone. 4. Press one of the buttons again to print the fax. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Related references...
Page 204: Using Memory Cards With Your Product
Using Memory Cards With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product. Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time into a memory card slot on your product. 1.
Page 205: Memory Card Types
Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Memory Card Types You can insert these types of memory cards in your product. Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it. •...
Page 206: Removing A Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card After you finish working with a memory card, you can check to make sure it is safe to remove it from your product. Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card.
Page 207: Viewing And Printing Photos
Viewing and Printing Photos See these sections to view and print photos displayed on your product's LCD screen. Viewing and Printing Individual Photos Printing All Photos Printing Photos by Date Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Photo Adjustment Options Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Print Setting Options - Photo Mode...
Page 208 5. Press + to select the photo for printing. 6. To adjust your image and print settings, do the following as necessary: • To print more than one copy of the photo, select + or – to set the number (up to 99). •...
Page 209: Printing All Photos
Printing All Photos You can quickly select all of the photos on your memory card or other device for printing. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select More Functions. 3. Select Print Photos. You see a screen like this: 4.
Page 210: Printing Photos By Date
6. Select + or – to set the number of copies you want of each photo, then select Done. 7. Select Settings and choose the print settings for all of your photos. 8. When you are ready to print, press the Color button.
Page 211 4. Select Options, then choose Select Photos. 5. Choose Select by Date. You see a screen like this: 6. Select any date shown, then select Proceed. 7. Select + or – to set the number of copies you want of each photo, then select Done. 8.
Page 212: Cropping Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen
9. When you are ready to print, press the Color button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Related references Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Photo Adjustment Options Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen If you want to crop a photo displayed on the LCD screen, select Edit >...
Page 213: Photo Adjustment Options
You see this screen: 2. Select a photo adjustment setting. 3. Select an option for the setting. Note: To clear any previously used settings, press the Stop/Reset button. 4. When you finish selecting settings, press the back button. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Related references Photo Adjustment Options...
Page 214 Photo Available options Description adjustment settings Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments; see Note below P.I.M.
Page 215: Selecting Print Settings For Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen
Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can change the settings used for printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. 1. Select Settings. You see this screen: 2. Select a print setting. 3. Select an option for the setting. Note: To clear any previously used settings, press the Stop/Reset button.
Page 216: Printing Photo Layouts
Print settings Available options Description Paper Type Various paper types Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of paper types for copying (available options depend on the selected Paper Size setting) Paper Source Cassette 1 Prints on paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2 Prints on paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette...
Page 217 4. Scroll down to view all the options, then select the layout you want. 5. Select Paper Size, then select the size that matches the paper you loaded. 6. Select Paper Type, then select the type that matches the paper you loaded. 7.
Page 218: Photo Layout Options
• To place photos in the layout manually, select Place photos manually and follow the instructions displayed on the screen. 9. Select the photos you want to print. 10. Press + or – to select one or more copies of each photo (up to 99). 11.
Page 219: Transferring Photos On A Memory Card
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on your product. Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer...
Page 220: Transferring Photos From A Memory Card To Your Computer
Related tasks Removing a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on your product and a computer connected to your product. Note: Do not transfer photos to and from a memory card while you are printing from the memory card.
Page 221: Using An External Device With Your Product
Check your camera manual to see if it is compatible. Note: Your photos must be in JPG format and sized from 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200 pixels. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your camera. Some combinations of paper type, size, and layout may not be supported, depending on your camera and the product settings.
Page 222 4. Turn on your camera. You see this screen: 5. Follow the instructions that came with your camera to select and print your photos. When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the product. Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product Related tasks Removing a Memory Card...
Page 223: Selecting Print Settings For Printing From A Camera
Selecting Print Settings for Printing From a Camera Before printing from your camera, you can select the print settings you will use for printing your photos. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select External Device Setup. You see this screen: 4.
Page 224 Print settings Available options Description Paper Size Various paper sizes Indicates the size of paper you have loaded Paper Type Various paper types Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of paper types for copying (available options depend on the selected Paper Size setting) Paper Source Cassette 1...
Page 225: Photo Adjustments - Camera
Photo Adjustments - Camera Select the Photo Adjustments options you want to use when printing photos from your camera. Photo Available options Description adjustment settings Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments;...
Page 226: Viewing Or Printing From A Usb Flash Drive Or External Device
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device Before you connect your thumb drive or device, make sure the product is turned on but not printing. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your drive. 1. Remove any memory cards from the product.
Page 227: Charging A Usb Device Using Your Product
All you need is a user-supplied USB cable that is designed to work with your device. Caution: Make sure your portable device complies with USB 2.0 standards. Devices that draw more than 500 mA may damage your Epson product. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your device. Contact the device manufacturer for more information.
Page 228 3. Leave your product on while charging (it will continue to charge even after going into sleep mode). Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your device to your computer. If you want to transfer images, use the memory card slots instead. Disconnect your portable device before inserting a memory card.
Page 229: Printing Personalized Projects
Printing Personalized Projects You can print lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Personalized Note Paper Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper Printing Personalized Note Paper You can print lined or unlined note paper with one of your own photos in the background. 1.
Page 230 8. Select the photo you want to use as the background image. You see a preview of your note paper with the photo in the background. 9. Do one of the following as necessary: • To select a different photo, press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos and select the one you want to use.
Page 231: Printing Lined Paper And Graph Paper
Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper You can print wide-rule or narrow-rule notebook paper and graph paper. 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 ×...
Page 232: Replacing Ink Cartridges And Maintenance Boxes
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 epson.com/recycle...
Page 233: Checking Cartridge And Maintenance Box Status With Windows
Note: Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Do one of the following: • To exit, select OK. • If you need to replace an ink cartridge, select Cartridge Replacement and follow the instructions on the screen Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Windows...
Page 234 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 235 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...
Page 236: Checking Cartridge And Maintenance Box 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 237 • 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:...
Page 238: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges And Maintenance Box
Epson authorized reseller. 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 239: 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 240 3. Open the cartridge cover. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Page 241 5. Gently shake the new cartridge four or five times as shown. Then remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not remove any labels or seals, or ink will leak. 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.
Page 242 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Lower the scanner unit to begin ink priming. Caution: If you see a message that an ink cartridge is installed incorrectly, lift up the scanner unit, open the cartridge cover, and press the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place.
Page 243: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges
Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Click Stop or Cancel Print to cancel your print job.
Page 244: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac Os X
5. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 6. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Click OK. 8. Print your document. Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Click Print in Black to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges...
Page 245: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows
6. Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting. 7. Click OK. 8. Close the utility window. 9. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product. 10. Access the print settings in your print application. 11. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12.
Page 246: Replacing The Maintenance Box
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. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you are printing.
Page 247 3. Press the tabs and remove the duplexer (rear cover). 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.
Page 248 5. Place the used maintenance box in the plastic bag that came with the new maintenance box. Seal the bag and dispose of it carefully. 6. Insert the new maintenance box into the holder and push it all the way in. 7.
Page 249 Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box...
Page 250: 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 Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics...
Page 251 1. Make sure plain paper is loaded in Cassette 1. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Setup. 4. Select Maintenance. You see this screen: 5. Select Nozzle Check. You see this screen:...
Page 252: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility
6. Press one of the buttons. The nozzle pattern prints. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Done. •...
Page 253 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • 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.
Page 254: Print Head Cleaning
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 Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Loading Paper Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the...
Page 255: Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Touch Panel
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Touch Panel You can clean the print head using the touch panel on your product. 1. Make sure plain paper is loaded in Cassette 1. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Setup. 4.
Page 256 6. Select Proceed. 7. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run. Note: Use the nozzle check pattern to determine which colors need cleaning. You can save ink by cleaning only selected colors. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the screen. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
Page 257: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
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 cassette (or in cassette 1 if your product has two cassettes). 2.
Page 258 4. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, based on the nozzle check pattern. 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6.
Page 259: Print Head Alignment
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 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.
Page 260: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
5. Select Print Head Alignment. You see this screen: 6. Press one of the buttons to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing head alignment patterns. After the alignment sheet is printed, you see a series of screens asking you to select the best square in each pattern set.
Page 261 • 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. • 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.
Page 262: Cleaning The Paper Path
• If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6.
Page 263: 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. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
Page 264 Note: If lines appear on the printout or in scanned images, carefully clean the scanner glass on the left. 7. 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 265: Transporting Your Product
8. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as described here.
Page 266 Keep the product level during transportation. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Alignment Print Head Cleaning...
Page 267: Solving Problems
Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. You can select Download the Latest Software from the Home screen of this manual or visit Epson's driver download site (U.S.
Page 268: Product Status Messages
• Mac OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater. Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. You can also see help information and how-to instructions on the screen.
Page 269 During the life of your product it may reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or the ink pads have reached the end of their usable life. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when these parts need replacing. If this happens during the standard warranty of the product, the exchange of the product or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty.
Page 270: Running A Product Check
Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Load plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4.
Page 271: 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 272: Solving Setup Problems
3. Scroll down and select Restore Default Settings. 4. Select one of these options: • Fax Send/Receive Settings: Resets all settings on the Send Settings, Receive Settings, and Communication screens. • Fax Data Settings: Erases the speed dial list, group dial list, header, and fax log. •...
Page 273: Noise After Ink Installation
• If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after 6 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 274: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point
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 275: 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 276: Cannot Print Over A Network
Cannot Print Over a Network If you cannot print over a network, try these solutions: • Make sure that your product is turned on. • Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disconnected, check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again.
Page 277: 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 278: Solving Copying Problems
2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select Wi-Fi/Network Settings. 4. Select Wi-Fi/Network Status. 5. Select Print the status sheet. at the bottom of the screen. 6. Press one of the buttons to print the network status sheet.
Page 279: Product Makes Noise When It Sits For A While
• If the nozzle check page does not print, but the product's power is on, make sure your product software is installed correctly. • Make sure your product is level (not tilted). Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance.
Page 280: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product
• For best results, follow these guidelines: • Use new, smooth, high-quality paper that is not curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. • Load paper in the cassette printable side down. • Do not load binder paper with holes in the cassette. •...
Page 281 3. Lift the scanner unit. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. Do not lift the scanner unit while the document cover is open. 4. Remove any paper inside, including torn pieces.
Page 282: Paper Jam Problems In The Paper Cassette
5. Close the scanner unit. 6. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette...
Page 283 Note: If you cannot pull out the cassette, turn the product off, unplug it, and disconnect any cables. Then carefully stand the product on its side and remove the cassette. 3. Carefully remove any paper jammed inside the product.
Page 284: Paper Jam Problems In The Duplexer (Rear Cover)
4. Gently insert the paper cassette. 5. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder...
Page 285 3. Carefully remove any jammed paper. 4. Remove any jammed paper from the duplexer.
Page 286 5. Open the duplexer.
Page 287 6. Carefully remove any jammed paper stuck inside. 7. Reattach the duplexer.
Page 288: Document Jams In The Automatic Document Feeder
8. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder...
Page 289 Caution: Make sure you open the ADF cover before removing any jammed pages. Otherwise the product may be damaged. 4. Carefully remove any jammed pages. 5. Close the ADF cover, then open the document cover.
Page 290 6. Carefully remove any jammed pages in the direction shown.
Page 291 7. Close the document cover. 8. Raise the ADF input tray. 9. Carefully remove any jammed pages. 10. Lower the ADF input tray to its original position.
Page 292: Paper Ejection Problems
11. Reload your originals. Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure your originals are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
Page 293: Nothing Prints
Nothing Prints Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar Error After Cartridge Replacement Printing is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. •...
Page 294: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar If you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first try restarting your computer. If that does not work, try this solution: 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
Page 295: Printing Is Slow
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 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 296: 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 297: Blank Pages Print
Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - 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 298: 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 299: Incorrect Image Size Or Position
• In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary.
Page 300: Slanted Printout
Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges 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 tasks...
Page 301: 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 302: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps
Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows...
Page 303: Grainy Printout
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes...
Page 304: 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 305: Solving Scanning Problems
Note: With OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9, 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 306: Cannot Start Epson Scan
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 307: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
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 308: 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 309: Image Is Too Dark
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 310: 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 311: 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 312: Cannot Receive Faxes With A Telephone Connected To Your Product
Related topics Loading Paper 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 313: Cannot Transfer Photos To Or From A Memory Card
• Make sure the files on your memory card are in the correct format. • If you have too many photos on your memory card, you may not see all the photos you expect or may be prompted to select a group of photos by date. Reduce the number of photos on your card or select one group of photos at a time.
Page 314: 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.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
Page 315: 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 316: Where To Get Help
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 epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Page 317: 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 epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements...
Page 318: Mac System Requirements
Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: •...
Page 319: Automatic Document Feeder (Adf) Specifications
Document size Maximum: 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) Scanner glass: US letter or A4 Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan) Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments) Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum)
Page 320: Paper 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 321: Printable Area Specifications
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm) 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) Paper types Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Thickness 0.003 inch (0.08 mm) to 0.004 inch (0.11 mm) Weight...
Page 322 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 323: Ink Cartridge Specifications
Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum, 0.67 inch (17 mm) recommended Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum, 1.65 inches (42 mm) recommended Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Color Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Cartridge life...
Page 324: Electrical Specifications
Weight 24.0 lb (10.9 kg) (without ink cartridges) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 120 V Input voltage range 90 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz Rated current 0.7 A Power consumption Standalone copying mode: 17 W (ISO/IEC24712)
Page 325: Interface Specifications
Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers) Hi-Speed USB (for Mass storage class for external storage) Note: Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. Parent topic: Technical Specifications External USB Device Specifications Note: Use only external storage devices with independent AC power sources. External storage devices that are powered via USB are not recommended.
Page 326: Network Interface Specifications
Compatible types SDHC miniSD* miniSDHC* SDXC miniSDXC* microSDXC* microSDHC* microSD* Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro* MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Media format DCF DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant Voltage requirements 3.3 V...
Page 327: Safety And Approvals Specifications
• Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation • Type: WLU6117-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
Page 328: 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 epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notice...
Page 329 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 330: Software Notice
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 331 2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL Programs, Apache License Program and ncftp license Program (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 the customer support of your region.
Page 332 Apache License This printer product includes the open source software program "Bonjour" which apply the Apache License Version2.0 ("Apache License Program"). Bonjour License This printer product includes the open source software program "Bonjour " which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Bonjour ". Net-SNMP license This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP"...
Page 333: Trademarks
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 334: Libtiff Software Acknowledgment
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 335: Default Delay Times For Power Management For Epson Products
Parent topic: Copyright Notice Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. This is to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency. More energy savings can be achieved by setting the time to sleep to a shorter interval.

Epson WF-3540 User Manual

WF-3540 User's Guide

Product Basics

Wi-Fi Networking

Loading Paper

Placing Originals on the Product

Copying

Printing from a Computer

Scanning

Faxing

Using Memory Cards with Your Product

Using an External Device with Your Product

Printing Personalized Projects

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes

Adjusting Print Quality

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product

Solving Problems

Technical Specifications

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