Epson Expression ET-2700 EcoTank User Manual

Epson Expression ET-2700 EcoTank User Manual

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  • Page 1 ET-2700 User's Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................21 Using Fire OS Printing ........................22 Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing ....................23 Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ..............23 Wi-Fi Networking ............................24 Network Security Recommendations ....................24 Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup ........................
  • Page 4 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder....................30 Paper Loading Capacity ........................33 Double-sided Printing Capacity ......................34 Available Epson Papers ........................35 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ....................37 Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software................38 Placing Originals on the Product ......................39 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass .....................
  • Page 5 Changing Automatic Update Options .................... 62 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S............... 63 Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S..................64 Printing on a Mac ..........................67 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ..................... 68 Print Quality Options - Mac ....................... 71 Print Options - Mac ........................
  • Page 6 Disabling Special Offers with Windows ....................96 Purchase Epson Ink ........................... 97 Ink Bottle Part Numbers......................... 98 Refilling the Ink Tanks ........................98 Adjusting Print Quality..........................104 Print Head Maintenance........................104 Print Head Nozzle Check......................104 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons ..............105 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ..............
  • Page 7 Blurry or Smeared Printout ......................150 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ..................... 151 Grainy Printout..........................152 Incorrect Colors ........................... 153 Solving Scanning Problems ......................154 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 155 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................155...
  • Page 8 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................156 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 156 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................157 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................157 Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................157 Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ..................
  • Page 9 Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ....................175 Trademarks ............................178 Copyright Notice..........................179 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................179 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 180 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........180 Copyright Attribution ........................180...
  • Page 11: Et-2700 User's Guide

    ET-2700 User's Guide Welcome to the ET-2700 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
  • Page 12: Product Basics

    Using Google Cloud Print Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets Control Panel Buttons and Lights power button and light Wi-Fi and...
  • Page 13: Product Parts Locations

    stop button ink light paper light Parent topic: Product Basics Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics Product Parts - Front Rear paper feed Paper support Feeder guard...
  • Page 14: Product Parts - Inside

    Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Inside Document cover Scanner glass Scanner unit...
  • Page 15: Product Parts - Back

    Control panel Ink tank cover Ink tank Ink tank unit Print head Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Back...
  • Page 16: Checking For Software Updates

    Rear cover (duplexer) AC inlet USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product.
  • Page 17: Changing The Power Off And Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

    Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
  • Page 18: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More

    Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
  • Page 19: Using Epson Email Print

    • Epson iPrint Mobile App • Epson Remote Print Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with the Epson iPrint Mobile App. Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App...
  • Page 20: Using Epson Remote Print

    Related topics Wi-Fi Networking 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.
  • Page 21: Android Printing Using The Epson Print Enabler

    1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Note your product's IP address by checking your network status. See the link below. 3. Connect your computer or your Apple or Android device to the same wireless network as your Epson product.
  • Page 22: Using Fire Os Printing

    You can wirelessly print from Amazon Fire tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. With just a few taps in Email, Calendar, Contacts, and WPS Office, you can send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.
  • Page 23: Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

    There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
  • Page 24: Wi-Fi Networking

    Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network. Network Security Recommendations Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections Network Security Recommendations To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network environment using appropriate security measures.
  • Page 25: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

    You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up to 4 devices. Epson product Computer with a wireless interface Other wireless device...
  • Page 26: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    2. Hold down the network status button for 10 seconds to print a network status sheet. 3. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password listed in the Wi-Fi Direct section of the network status sheet. You should now be able to print to your product directly from your computer or device.
  • Page 27: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network. To print the status sheet, press the network status button on the product. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.
  • Page 28: Changing A Usb Connection To A Wi-Fi Connection

    Wi-Fi connection. 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product. 2. Uninstall your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections...
  • Page 29 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. These settings will be reset to their default values. 1. Turn off the product.
  • Page 30: Loading Paper

    Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
  • Page 31 3. Slide the edge guides out all the way. 4. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Note: Do not fan or curl photo paper. 5.
  • Page 32 • Load up to 10 envelopes in the center of the paper support. Load them printable side up and flap edge left. • Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown. • To load a sheet of paper longer than legal size, close the paper support and output tray, then flatten the leading edge of the paper as shown.
  • Page 33: Paper Loading Capacity

    6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. Then flip the feeder guard back. 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 34: Double-Sided Printing Capacity

    Epson Photo Paper Glossy If paper feeds incorrectly, or printing is uneven or smeared, load 1 sheet at a time. Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 1 sheet...
  • Page 35: Available Epson Papers

    You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at epson.com (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) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.
  • Page 36 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 37: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    • Epson Bright White Paper • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Borderless Paper Sizes •...
  • Page 38: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

    Plain paper Plain Paper / Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Envelopes Envelope Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy...
  • Page 39: 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 on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 ×...
  • Page 40 Related topics Copying Scanning...
  • Page 41: Copying

    Copying See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals. Copying Documents or Photos Copying Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto plain paper. 1.
  • Page 42: Printing From A Computer

    You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
  • Page 43: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

    Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2.
  • Page 44 You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you cannot use the Borderless setting and the Quality setting will be set to Standard.
  • Page 45: Print Quality Options - Windows

    7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use. 9.
  • Page 46: Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

    Standard - Vivid For text and graphics with good quality and print speed. High For photos and graphics with high print quality. More Settings Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - 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.
  • Page 47 2. Click the Settings button. You see a window like this: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 6.
  • Page 48: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options on the Settings window to set up your double-sided print job. Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
  • Page 49 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 your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting.
  • Page 50: Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

    Custom Color Correction Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones.
  • Page 51: Image Options And Additional Settings - Windows

    Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print.
  • Page 52: Header/Footer Settings - Windows

    High Speed Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - 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 53: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1.
  • Page 54 You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
  • Page 55: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

    Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click 2.
  • Page 56: Extended Settings - Windows

    Printing with Windows Extended Settings - Windows You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues. Separator Page Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.
  • Page 57: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows

    Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
  • Page 58: Locking Printer Settings - Windows

    You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Locking Printer Settings - Windows Windows administrators can lock access to some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes. 1.
  • Page 59 • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, then right-click your product and select Properties. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab. Note: You can prevent access to the Optional Settings tab by changing the user or group permissions in the Security tab.
  • Page 60: Locked Setting Options

    Locked Setting Options Select the options you want to use for any locked print settings. Setting Options Description Watermark Various text Lets you select the text for the watermark or prohibit watermarks watermarks Add/Delete Lets you add or delete a customized text or image-based watermark Settings Lets you select the size, position, color and other watermark...
  • Page 61: 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 62: Changing Automatic Update Options

    You see the printer settings window. 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 63: Printing With The Built-In Epson Driver - Windows 10 S

    Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S You can print with the built-in Epson printer driver using any printing program on Windows 10 S, as described in these sections.
  • Page 64: Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S

    Note: The built-in Epson driver in Windows 10 S does not include all the available print settings for your product. To print with additional settings, download and install the Epson Print and Scan utility from the Windows Store. You cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
  • Page 65 You see a window like this: 4. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 5. Click the Advanced button.
  • Page 66 You see a window like this: 6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. 7. To print multiple copies, select or enter the number as the Copy Count setting. 8. To print multiple copies of multi-page documents in sets, select the Collated checkbox. 9.
  • Page 67: Printing On A Mac

    13. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S Printing on a Mac You can print with your product using any Mac printing program, as described in these sections.
  • Page 68: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac

    Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
  • Page 69 You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the Mac OS version 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 70 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.
  • Page 71: Print Quality Options - Mac

    10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select the Borderless checkbox if you want to print a borderless photo. If the option is grayed out, change the Media Type setting to a paper type that supports borderless printing. 12.
  • Page 72: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac

    Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac...
  • Page 73: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac

    Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop- up menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu.
  • Page 74: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac

    Color Matching and Color Options - Mac 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 75: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac

    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 76: Printing Preferences - Mac

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Printing Preferences - Mac You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
  • Page 77: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Mac

    Output documents for filing Outputs all landscape, portrait, 1-sided, and 2-sided documents in the same orientation for easier filing. 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 for various operating conditions.
  • Page 78 Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Related references Printing Preferences - Mac Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac...
  • Page 79: Checking Print Status - Mac

    Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Printing From a Chromebook With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
  • Page 80: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button

    Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook where you are logged in, as long as you have Internet access. Visit Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (U.S) Epson Support for Google Cloud Print...
  • Page 81: Scanning

    After placing your originals on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Starting a Scan from a Smart Device...
  • Page 82: Starting A Scan Using The Epson Scan 2 Icon

    Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section.
  • Page 83: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan 2 from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program.
  • Page 84 Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
  • Page 85: Starting A Scan From A Smart Device

    Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Smart Device You can start a scan from a smart device using the Epson iPrint app. You can save the scanned document to your device or a cloud service, e-mail it, or print it.
  • Page 86: Scanning In Epson Scan 2

    Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
  • Page 87 You see this window: 2. Select the Document Source setting that matches where you placed your original. 3. Select the Document Size setting that matches the size of your original. You can select Customize to enter a custom size, if necessary. 4.
  • Page 88 6. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window. 7. Select any of the additional settings that you want to use on the Main Settings tab. 8. Click the Advanced Settings tab and select any settings that you want to use.
  • Page 89: Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab

    Scanning Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Correct Document Skew Corrects skewed originals, image contents, or both.
  • Page 90: Saving Scanned Documents As A Searchable Pdf

    Scans the original image twice using different output settings (Windows only). Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF You can scan a document and save the text in a searchable PDF. In a searchable PDF, text is recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original.
  • Page 91: Image Format Options

    Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options You can select different image formats and related options. For details on available options, click the ? icon on the Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options window. Not all image formats have options.
  • Page 92: Scan Resolution Guidelines

    If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print it at a larger size, you may need to increase the resolution from the default resolution set by Epson Scan 2. Follow these guidelines to determine the resolution setting you need:...
  • Page 93 Increase the Epson Scan 2 Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality. For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi.
  • Page 94: Refilling Ink

    Ink Refilling Precautions • Use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product. • The use of non-Epson ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranty, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior.
  • Page 95 • Epson recommends filling all ink tanks to the upper line when the product is not operating. • After bringing an ink bottle inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
  • Page 96: Checking Ink Levels On Your Product

    Refilling the Ink Tanks Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
  • Page 97: Purchase Epson Ink

    You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Note: This product is designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Non-Epson ink or any other ink not specified for this printer could cause damage not covered by Epson's warranties.
  • Page 98: Ink Bottle Part Numbers

    Magenta Yellow Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Refilling the Ink Tanks Make sure you have new ink bottles handy and have read the ink safety precautions before you begin. You can continue to use the product even if one or more ink tanks are not filled all the way.
  • Page 99 2. Lift up the scanner unit.
  • Page 100 3. Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the ink tank you are going to fill.
  • Page 101 4. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it. Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the bottle. Do not touch the top of the bottle after its cap is removed. 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 102 6. Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle. Ink flows into the tank and stops automatically when the ink is filled to the upper line. Note: If ink does not flow from the bottle, lift and reinsert the bottle. 7.
  • Page 103 9. Close the ink tank cover, then close the scanner unit. Parent topic: Refilling Ink...
  • Page 104: 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 run a Power Cleaning or clean the paper or print head path.
  • Page 105: Checking The Nozzles Using The Product Buttons

    Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons You can check the print head nozzles using the buttons on your product. 1. Press the power button to turn the product off. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3.
  • Page 106: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Power Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Refilling the Ink Tanks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1.
  • Page 107 You see a window like this: 4. Click Print.
  • Page 108 If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn the product off and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...
  • Page 109: Print Head Cleaning

    Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if the ink level has reached the lower line on the ink tank, and may not be able to clean it when the ink level in any of the tanks is low.
  • Page 110 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click • Mac: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers &...
  • Page 111 If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...
  • Page 112: Power Cleaning

    Caution: Power Cleaning may cause the ink pads to reach their capacity sooner. When an ink pad reaches the end of its service life, the product stops printing and you must contact Epson for support. Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility...
  • Page 113 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . Select Printer Settings and click the Maintenance tab. •...
  • Page 114: Print Head Alignment

    If the print quality does not improve after running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for support. Parent topic: Power Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Checking Ink Levels on Your Product Refilling the Ink Tanks...
  • Page 115 5. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You can press Skip (where available) to skip a particular alignment sheet. You see a window like this:...
  • Page 116: Cleaning The Paper Path

    6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number of the best printed pattern for each set. Vertical alignment Horizontal alignment • After choosing a pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment.
  • Page 117: Cleaning The Print Head Path

    Caution: Do not use tissues to clean the rollers inside the product; lint from tissue may clog the print head nozzles. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. Note: Make sure there is no dust or stains on the scanner glass or document cover.
  • Page 118 4. Lift up the scanner unit. 5. Using the flashlight, check the translucent film shown here for ink smears. Translucent film Print head rail Caution: Do not touch the print head rail or wipe the grease off of it. You may not be able to print.
  • Page 119: Checking The Number Of Sheets

    6. Moisten a cotton swab with the water and detergent mixture, and squeeze out any excess moisture. Lightly wipe the ink off the translucent film. Caution: Do not press too hard on the film or you may dislocate the anchor springs and damage your product.
  • Page 120: Checking The Sheet Counter - Windows

    You see this window: 5. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Note: The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status Monitor 3 is enabled. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets...
  • Page 121 2. Select Printer and Option Information. You see this window: 3. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets...
  • Page 122: Cleaning And Transporting Your Product

    Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and front cover when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
  • Page 123 Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. • When storing or transporting an ink bottle after removing its seal, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes.
  • Page 124 3. Secure the print head to the case with tape. Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable or transparent film inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Lower the scanner unit.
  • Page 125 5. Remove all the paper from the product. 6. Unplug the power cable. 7. Disconnect any connected cables. 8. Open the ink tank unit cover and make sure that the ink tank caps are installed securely. 9. Close the ink tank cover and scanner unit.
  • Page 126 10. Close the paper support, feeder guard, and output tray. 11. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product. Be sure to remove the tape from the print head before turning on your product. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.
  • Page 127: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Product Light Status Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons Solving Setup Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Solving Scanning Problems...
  • Page 128 B&W copy button or the color copy button to clear the error. An ink pad is nearing or at the end of its service life. Contact Epson for power light is flashing support. If a message to continue printing appears on your computer,...
  • Page 129: Checking The Nozzles Using The Product Buttons

    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 screen, 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 130: Solving Setup Problems

    • 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 131: Noise After Filling The Ink

    • If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after approximately 20 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 132: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point

    Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of 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 network data and settings.
  • Page 133: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    • If your router or access point has security enabled, determine the kind of security it is using and any required password or passphrase for connection. Then make sure to enter the exact WEP key or WPA passphrase correctly. • Check if your computer is restricting the available wireless channels. If so, verify that your wireless access point is using one of the usable channels and change to a usable channel, if necessary.
  • Page 134: Product Does Not Appear In Mac Printer Window

    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 using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
  • Page 135: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. If your router uses a single network name (SSID) for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, give each band its own network name (SSID) instead, such as Home Network 2.4 GHz and Home Network 5 GHz.
  • Page 136: Cannot Scan Over A Network

    • If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan 2, exit Epson Scan 2, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan 2 cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan 2 again.
  • Page 137: Solving Copying Problems

    Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure your product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. • You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point.
  • Page 138: Solving Paper Problems

    Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product. Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: •...
  • Page 139: Paper Jam Problems

    Paper Jam Problems If you have problems with paper jams, try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the rear paper feed. 3. Press the B&W copy button or the color copy button to resume printing.
  • Page 140: Paper Jam Problems In The Rear Cover

    6. Lower the scanner and press the power button to turn the product back on. If the error persists, check the other paper jam solution. 7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover...
  • Page 141: Paper Ejection Problems

    3. Remove any jammed paper from the rear cover. 4. Press in the buttons and reattach the rear cover. 5. Press the B&W copy or color copy button to clear the error. If the error persists, check the other paper jam solution. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references...
  • Page 142: Solving Problems Printing From A Computer

    Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer. Nothing Prints Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar Printing is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions:...
  • Page 143: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar

    • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • On a Mac, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off.
  • Page 144 1. Click and select Computer or My Computer. Double-click the C: drive and open these folders: ProgramData > EPSON > PRINTER. Note: If you do not see the ProgramData folder, open the Organize menu and select Folder and search options. In the window that appears, click the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in the Advanced settings list, and click OK.
  • Page 145: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages. Inverted Image Too Many Copies Print Blank Pages Print...
  • Page 146: Blank Pages Print

    Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems 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. • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software, if available.
  • Page 147: Border Appears On Borderless Prints

    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: For custom paper sizes, make sure you select a supported borderless page width. •...
  • Page 148: Incorrect Image Size Or Position

    Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Incorrect Image Size or Position If your printed image is the wrong size or in the wrong position, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size and layout settings in your printing program and printer software.
  • Page 149: Solving Print Quality Problems

    Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your computer screen. White or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors...
  • Page 150: 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 151: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Specifications Available Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac...
  • Page 152: Grainy Printout

    • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Adjust the print quality in the product software. • Clean the paper path. • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility. Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so run this utility only if you cannot improve print quality by cleaning the print head.
  • Page 153: Incorrect Colors

    Note: Images from the Internet may be low resolution and not result in a high quality printout. • If you enlarged the image size in an image-editing program, you need to increase the image resolution setting to retain a high image quality. Increase the image resolution by the same amount you increase the image size.
  • Page 154: Solving Scanning Problems

    Try using the color management options in your printer software. • For best results, use genuine Epson ink and paper. • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility.
  • Page 155: Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly

    If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset.
  • Page 156: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

    Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan 2 installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.
  • Page 157: Line Of Dots Appears In All Scanned Images

    • Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place your product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. • Adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Increase the Resolution setting.
  • Page 158: Image Colors Are Patchy At The Edges

    Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark, try these solutions: • Select the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 and adjust the Brightness setting. • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor.
  • Page 159: Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors

    Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and the software you are using to see if they are affecting the palette of colors you see on your screen. To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...
  • Page 160 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 10/8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
  • Page 161: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac

    Uninstalling Product Software - Mac In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here.
  • Page 162 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (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) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Parent topic: Solving Problems...
  • Page 163: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal.
  • Page 164: Mac System Requirements

    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 165: Printable Area Specifications

    16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches [140 × 216 mm]) Paper types Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Weight 17 lb (64 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m...
  • Page 166 Single sheets Top/bottom margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) Reduced print quality area/top: 1.61 inches (41 mm) Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.46 inches (37 mm) Borderless Reduced print quality area/top: 1.73 inches (44 mm) Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.57 inches (40 mm)
  • Page 167: Scanning Specifications

    Envelopes Left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) Top/bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) Reduced print quality area/left: 0.70 inch (18 mm) Reduced print quality area/right: 1.61 inches (41 mm) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Effective pixels 10200 ×...
  • Page 168: Ink Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Specifications Note: This product is designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Non-Epson ink or any other ink not specified for this printer could cause damage not covered by Epson's warranties. The included initial ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale. The printer ships with full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head.
  • Page 169: Dimension Specifications

    Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 7.4 inches (187 mm) Printing: 10.2 inches (259 mm) Width Stored: 14.8 inches (375 mm) Printing: 14.8 inches (375 mm) Depth Stored: 13.7 inches (347 mm) Printing: 22 inches (558 mm) Weight 11 lb (5 kg) (without ink or power cord) Parent topic: Technical Specifications...
  • Page 170: Interface Specifications

    Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location Security WEP (64/128 bit)
  • Page 171 • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation. • Type: WLU6320-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 172: Notices

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal.
  • Page 173 ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. • Always turn off the product using the power button, and wait until the power light stops flashing before unplugging the product or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 174: Wireless Connection Safety Instructions

    • Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service or disassemble the product yourself. • Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped or the case damaged;...
  • Page 175: Binding Arbitration And Class Waiver

    (c) this Section 1 shall survive termination of this Agreement. 1.3 Pre-Arbitration Steps and Notice. Before submitting a claim for arbitration, you and Epson agree to try, for sixty (60) days, to resolve any Dispute informally. If Epson and you do not reach an agreement to...
  • Page 176 Long Beach, CA 90806 (the "Epson Address"). The Dispute Notice to you will be sent to the most recent address Epson has in its records for you. For this reason, it is important to notify us if your address changes by emailing us at EAILegal@ea.epson.com or writing us at the Epson Address above. Notice of the Dispute shall include the sender's name, address and contact information, the facts giving rise to the Dispute, and the relief requested (the "Dispute Notice").
  • Page 177 Epson's last written offer, if any, to settle the Dispute, Epson will: (i) pay you $1,000 or the amount of the award, whichever is greater; (ii) pay you twice the amount of your reasonable attorney's fees, if any;...
  • Page 178: Trademarks

    1.8 Amendments to Section 1. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, you and Epson agree that if Epson makes any future amendments to the dispute resolution procedure and class action waiver provisions (other than a change to Epson's address) in this Agreement, Epson will obtain your affirmative assent to the applicable amendment.
  • Page 179: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
  • Page 180: A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials

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

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