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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X................27 EPSON Connect Solutions......................... 28 Using EPSON Email Print ......................28 Using the EPSON iPrint Mobile App ....................28 Using EPSON Remote Print ......................29 Using EPSON Scan to Cloud ......................29 Using AirPrint ............................
Page 4 Available EPSON Papers........................50 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ....................52 Paper or Media Type Settings ......................53 Placing Originals on the Product ......................54 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ..................... 54 Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ................ 55 Copying ..............................
Page 5 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ................ 101 Scan to Memory Card Options ....................103 Changing Default Scan Button Settings .................. 104 Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon................104 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................... 107 Selecting EPSON Scan Settings ...................... 108 Scan Modes..........................
Page 6 Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode ............. 128 Available Image Types - Professional Mode ................128 Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode ................129 Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ..............132 Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode................134 Image Preview Guidelines......................
Page 7 Restore Default Settings Options.................... 170 Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............170 Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X ............172 Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists ..................173 Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel ..........
Page 8 Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen ..............207 Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card................207 Print Setting Options - Memory Card ..................209 Paper Type Settings - Memory Card..................210 Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card ................211 Photo Layout Options ......................
Page 9 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen................253 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows ..................254 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................. 257 Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges ..................... 258 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................258 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 259 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ..................
Page 10 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ..................... 281 Cleaning Your Product ........................281 Transporting Your Product ....................... 282 Solving Problems ............................ 285 Checking for Software Updates......................285 Product Status Messages ........................ 286 Running a Product Check ........................ 287 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................... 289 Solving Setup Problems ........................
Page 11 Incorrect Colors ........................... 317 Solving Scanning Problems ......................317 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 318 Cannot Start EPSON Scan......................318 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................319 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 320 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................320 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................
Page 12 Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card ..............324 Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card..............324 Solving Faxing Problems........................325 Cannot Send or Receive Faxes ....................325 Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........326 When to Uninstall Your Product Software ..................
Page 13 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 349 Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products..........350 Copyright Attribution ........................350...
Page 15: Xp-850 User's Guide
XP-850 User's Guide Welcome to the XP-850 User's Guide.
Page 16: Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Sleep Timer EPSON Connect Solutions Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
Page 17: Adjusting Control Panel Position
home button The LCD screen The up and down arrow buttons (you can also scroll by swiping up and down on the LCD screen with your finger) The WiFi light CD button back button start button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access.
Page 18: Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
4. Scroll down and select Language. 5. Select a language. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Turning Off Control Panel Sounds You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1.
Page 19: Product Parts - Top
Product Parts - Top Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Edge guide ADF paper support ADF output extension ADF output tray ADF cover CD/DVD tray (shown removed and in storage position)
Page 20 Rear paper feed slot Paper support Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 21: Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Front Control panel Output tray Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Front cover Cassette edge guides...
Page 22 Document cover Scanner glass Memory card access light Memory card slots USB Type A port for external devices Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
Page 23: Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Inside Scanner unit Print head/ink cartridge holder Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Back AC inlet...
Page 24: The Sleep Timer
Rear cover LAN port LINE port EXT port USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations The Sleep Timer The product enters sleep mode if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before sleep mode, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Page 25 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer. You see this screen: 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep. 6. Press the home button to exit.
Page 26: Changing The Sleep Timer Setting - Windows
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name and select Printing Preferences.
Page 27: Changing The Sleep Timer Setting - Mac Os X
6. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: The Sleep Timer 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 28: Epson Connect Solutions
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 29: Using Epson Remote Print
Remote Print and how to download the software. 2. Download and install the Remote Print software. 3. Determine 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 30: Using Airprint
You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. If you are setting up your product for the first time, set up your EPSON product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
Page 31 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 32: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel
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 33 4. Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, scroll down and then select Other Networks. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, as described in the next step. 5.
Page 34 Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
Page 35: Loading Paper
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) You can load photo paper and other media in these sizes in the upper paper cassette: •...
Page 36 Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Pull out the upper paper cassette. The upper cassette has a label on the right side. 4.
Page 37 5. Set the front edge guide to the position for the paper size you are using. Note: Various paper sizes are marked on the tray. 6. Insert paper with the glossy or printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge guide. 7.
Page 38: Loading Paper In Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. Note: The output tray will open automatically when you print. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first and printable side facedown. •...
Page 39 1. Close the output tray, if necessary. Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Pull on the front cover to pull out the lower paper cassette.
Page 40 4. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper, remove the CD/DVD tray from the product. Press the button on the cassette and then extend it as shown. 5. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using. Note: Various paper sizes are marked on the tray.
Page 41 6. Insert paper with the glossy or printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 7. Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.
Page 42: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed Slot
8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. Note: The output tray will open automatically when you print. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first and printable side facedown. •...
Page 43 1. Send your print job from a computer or using the product's touch screen. • If printing from a computer, select Rear Paper Feed Slot for the Source (Windows) or Paper Source (Mac OS X) setting. • If printing from the product's touch screen, select Rear Paper Feed Slot for the Paper Source setting.
Page 44 4. Do one of the following: • If loading a single sheet of paper, insert it printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the rear paper feed slot. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. •...
Page 45 5. Push the paper or envelope down until it meets resistance. About 2 inches (5 cm) of the paper should be fed inside the printer as shown. 2 inches (5 cm) 6. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
Page 46: Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes Loading Envelopes You can load envelopes in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) as described here. You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]). You can also load a single envelope in the rear paper feed slot, as described in that section. Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
Page 47 3. Pull on the front cover to pull out the lower paper cassette. 4. Slide the edge guides outward. 5. Insert up to 10 envelopes, printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown. Note: Make sure the envelope is not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
Page 48 6. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the envelopes are under the tabs on the edge guides. 7. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. Note: The output tray will open automatically when you print. Always follow these envelope loading guidelines: •...
Page 49: Paper Loading Capacity
100 sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches — [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) 100 sheets Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) EPSON Bright White Paper 80 sheets — EPSON Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation 20 sheets —...
Page 50: Available Epson Papers
10 envelopes — Parent topic: Loading Paper Available EPSON Papers You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an EPSON authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Page 51 Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count EPSON Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 Glossy S041727 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 Letter (8.5 ×...
Page 52: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
EPSON Photo Quality Self- A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 adhesive Sheets [210 × 297 mm]) EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 paper [216 × 279 mm]) EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041636 [216 ×...
Page 53: Paper Or Media Type Settings
EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double- sided EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Envelopes Envelope Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer;...
Page 54: 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 55: Placing Originals In The Automatic Document Feeder
3. If you are copying two book pages onto one sheet, place the book as shown to copy the first page, then turn the book as shown to copy the second page. 4. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics...
Page 56 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. 1. Open the ADF paper support, and then slide out the output tray extension. 2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 3.
Page 57 4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. 5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you're using the Letter, 2-up Copy, or A4, 2-up Copy layout, make sure the originals are loaded as shown.
Page 58 Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing...
Page 59: Copying
Copying onto a CD/DVD Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or load your documents in the ADF.
Page 60: Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided...
Page 61: Paper Size Settings - Copying
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy EPSON Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Paper Size Settings - Copying Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Page 62 Copying option Available settings Description 2-Sided Copying 1>1-Sided Uses the duplexer and ADF to make 2-sided copies 2>2-Sided 1>2-Sided 2>1-Sided Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) A4, 2-up Copy Copies 2 originals onto a single A4-size sheet...
Page 63 Copying option Available settings Description Paper Source Cassette 1 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Document Type Text Copies a text document Text & Image Copies a document that includes text and images Photo Copies a photograph...
Page 64: Copying And Restoring Photos
Copying and Restoring Photos You can restore the colors in faded photos as you copy them. 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. 6.
Page 65 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 tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Related topics...
Page 66: 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 67 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
Page 68 10. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-sided printing option. 11. Select any of the available print options. Note: If you need to access the Epson product support website, click the Online Support button. Paper Source Options - Windows...
Page 69: Paper Source Options - Windows
Related tasks 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. Auto Cassette Selection Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size. Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Page 70: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Print Preview Displays a preview of your printout before printing. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Select print settings on the Advanced tab to customize the quality and color settings for your printout, and save your own printing presets.
Page 71 2. Select the Paper & Quality Options settings for your printout: • Select where you loaded the paper or CD/DVD you want to print on. • Select the type of paper you loaded. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. •...
Page 72: Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on photo paper. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with draft quality.
Page 73: Color Management Options - Windows
Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting. Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Color Management Options - Windows You can adjust the Color Management settings on the Advanced tab to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
Page 74 • To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select sizing options. • To print on both sides of your paper, select the 2-sided printing options. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select the Multi-Page checkbox and select the options you want.
Page 75: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo. • To print the borderless image at its actual size without scaling, select Retain Size as the Enlargement Method setting. •...
Page 76 2. Place your cursor over a Printing Presets option 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. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows...
Page 77: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-sided printing options on the Main or Page Layout tab. (Some options are not available on the Main tab.) Automatic double-sided printing is only available if you have loaded plain paper in these sizes: Letter (8.5 ×...
Page 78 5. Select the binding options you want to use. 6. Click OK to return to the Page Layout tab. 7. Click the Adjust Print Density button. You see this window:...
Page 79: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows
8. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 9. If you selected the Manual document type, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 10.
Page 80: Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Booklet Option Select a binding option to use when creating a folded 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 81: Checking Print Status - Windows
2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Checking Print Status - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job.
Page 82: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
• To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. • To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session.
Page 83: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows...
Page 84 2. Select Printer Settings. 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.
Page 85: Changing Automatic Update Options
Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2.
Page 86: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Os X
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - 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...
Page 87 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 88 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 89: 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 90: Print Options - Mac Os X
Fast Economy For the fastest printing with draft quality. 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. Photo For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed. Photo RPM For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Page 91: 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 92: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac Os X
• 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 93: Double-Sided Printing Settings (Mac Os X)
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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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. Thick paper and envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper.
Page 99: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Mac Os X
Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is low. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
Page 100: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button
2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click Hold. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold"...
Page 101: Scanning
After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic:...
Page 102 • 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 103: 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 104: Changing Default Scan Button Settings
6. Click OK. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon You can start the EPSON Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file.
Page 105 • Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop. • Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install EPSON Scan scanning software.
Page 106 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...
Page 107: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start EPSON Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install EPSON Scan scanning software.
Page 108: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Selecting EPSON Scan Settings After starting EPSON Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan Modes Selecting the Scan Mode...
Page 109: Scan Modes
Note: You have to place your original on the scanner glass when using Home mode. 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 110: Scanning In Office Mode
Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, EPSON Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
Page 111 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. 4.
Page 112: Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode
11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 113: Selecting A Scan Area - Office Mode
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 114 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 115: Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
• To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the EPSON Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in EPSON Scan Office Mode.
Page 116: 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 117 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 118 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 119: 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 120 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
Page 121 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 122: Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode
• 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 123: 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 124 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 125: 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 127 13. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Page 128: 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 129: Selecting A Scan Area - 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. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only).
Page 130 • 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 131 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 132: Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode
Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • 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 Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode You can select these Adjustments options in EPSON Scan Professional Mode.
Page 133 Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Auto Exposure Automatically adjusts the image exposure settings when you click the Auto Exposure icon.
Page 134: 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 135 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 136 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 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 140: Scanning With Mac Os X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture
PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include EPSON PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen). Tiff (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software.
Page 141 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 142: Available Scan Settings - Mac Os X Image Capture
Parent topic: Scanning Scanning to a PDF File Using EPSON Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start EPSON Scan.
Page 143 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8.
Page 144 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 145: 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 146: Convert Scanned Documents To Editable Text (Ocr)
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install EPSON Scan scanning software. EPSON Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN- compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Page 147 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 148: Scanning Using Ocr - Mac Os X
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install EPSON Scan scanning software. EPSON Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN- compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Page 149 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 150 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 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Related topics...
Page 151: 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 152 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 153 ISDN wall jack Terminal adapter or ISDN router ISDN connection (two phone numbers) ISDN wall jack Terminal adapter or ISDN router 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 154: 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 155: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Product Control Panel
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel See these sections to set up fax features using the product control panel. Selecting Your Country or Region Selecting the Date and Time Entering Fax Header Information Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings Selecting Fax Communication Settings Printing Fax Reports...
Page 156 2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select Basic Setup. 4. Select Country/Region. 5. Scroll up or down, if necessary, then select your country or region. You see a confirmation screen. 6.
Page 157: Selecting The Date And Time
Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Selecting the Date and Time Before faxing, select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your preferred date and time format. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.
Page 158 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 Basic Setup screen.
Page 159: Entering Fax Header Information
Entering Fax Header Information Before faxing, add your sender name and fax number to the fax header to identify the source of the faxes you send. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 3.
Page 160 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. You can enter up to 40 characters. 8.
Page 161: Entering Numbers And Characters For Faxing
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 162: 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 163: Selecting Fax Communication Settings
6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Send Options Fax Receive Options Selecting Fax Communication Settings You can customize how your product sends and receives faxes over your phone line. 1.
Page 164: 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 165 3. Select Fax. 4. Select Advanced Options. 5. Scroll down and then select Fax Report. 6. Select one of the available reports. 7. Press the start button to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel...
Page 166: 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 167: Fax Send Options
4. Select one of the available options. You see a confirmation screen. 5. Select Yes or No. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Restore Default Settings Options Fax Send Options Set the Send Settings options you want to use for outgoing faxes. Setting Options Description...
Page 168: Fax Communications Options
Setting Options Description Auto Answer Allows you to confirm if an incoming fax should be printed. (A telephone must be connected to the product.) Automatically receive and print faxes. Paper Size Letter Sets the size of the paper loaded for incoming faxes. Legal Auto Reduction Reduces size of incoming faxes to fit on the size of...
Page 169: Fax Report Options
Setting Options Description Fax Speed Fast(33,600bps) Transmits faxes at 33.6 Kbps Medium(14,400bps) Transmits faxes at 14.4 Kbps (default setting) Slow(9,600bps) Transmits faxes at 9.6 Kbps 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...
Page 170: Restore Default Settings Options
You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Windows. 1. Click or Start. 2. Select Programs or All Programs. 3. Select EPSON Software. 4. Select FAX Utility. You see this window:...
Page 171 5. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.) You see this window:...
Page 172: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X
6. Select Fax Settings. 7. 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 173: Setting Up Speed Dial And Group Dial Lists
2. Double-click FAX Utility, if necessary. You see this window: 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.
Page 174: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Product Control Panel
Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the control panel on your product. Creating Speed Dial List Entries Printing Your Speed Dial List Creating Group Dial List Entries Printing Your Group Dial List Parent topic:...
Page 175 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. 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. 8.
Page 176: Printing Your Speed Dial List
10. Select Done. You return to the Add/Edit Contacts screen. 11. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Speed Dial Setup and repeat the steps above. • To edit an existing entry, select Edit Contacts, select the entry, and change the information. •...
Page 177: Creating Group Dial List Entries
5. Scroll down and then select Fax Report. 6. Scroll down and then select Speed Dial List. 7. Press the start button to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Creating Group Dial List Entries You can create a group dial list after creating a speed dial list.
Page 178 2. Select Fax. 3. Select Contacts. 4. Select Add/Edit Contacts. 5. Select Group Dial Setup. 6. Select the number you want to use for the group dial entry you are adding. 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter a name for the group dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 8.
Page 179: Printing Your Group Dial List
Related tasks Creating Speed Dial List Entries Printing Your Group Dial List Printing Your Group Dial List You can print your group dial list for easy reference. 1. Load paper in your product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3.
Page 180: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Windows
Windows Address Book and back up fax numbers stored in your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Click or Start. 2. Select Programs or All Programs. 3. Select EPSON Software. 4. Select FAX Utility. You see this window:...
Page 181 5. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.) You see this window:...
Page 182 6. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. You see this window:...
Page 183 7. 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. 8. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. •...
Page 184: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Mac Os X
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 185 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 186: Sending Faxes
Sending Faxes See these sections to send faxes using your product. Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel See these sections to send faxes using the product's control panel.
Page 187 3. Select Fax. 4. Do one of the following: • Select the Enter Fax Number area on the LCD display, then use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. • Press Redial to redial the last dialed fax number. 5.
Page 188: Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed Or Group Dial Lists
Related references Fax Sending Options Related tasks Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Selecting Fax Numbers from Speed or Group Dial Lists You can send a fax from your product control panel by selecting a speed dial or group dial entry from the list.
Page 189: Dialing Fax Numbers From A Connected Telephone
7. Press the start button. 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 190 3. Select Fax. 4. Dial the fax number from the connected telephone. 5. Select Send on the LCD display. Note: Your product now communicates with the recipient's fax machine. Do not hang up the telephone. 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 191: Broadcasting A Fax
Related references Fax Sending Options Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Broadcasting a Fax You can easily send a fax to several recipients at the same time using your speed dial list or group dial list, or by entering phone numbers. You can send the same fax to up to 30 phone numbers. Note: You can only send faxes in black-and-white when you use this option.
Page 192: Sending A Fax At A Specified Time
8. When you have finished selecting your recipients, select Done. 9. If you need to change any fax settings, scroll down and select your settings. 10. Press the start button. If prompted, select where you placed your document (ADF or scanner glass).
Page 193: 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 194: 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 195 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 196: 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 197 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 198 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 199: 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 200: 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 201 1. When the connected telephone rings, answer the call. 2. If you hear a fax tone, select Receive on the LCD display. 3. Press the start button, then hang up the phone. 4. Press the start button again to print the fax. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes...
Page 202: 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 203: Memory Card Types
The memory card access light flashes and then stays lit. 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. Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Removing a Memory Card Parent topic:...
Page 204: Memory Card File Specifications
• microSDXC* • microSDHC* • microSD* Right Slot You can insert the following cards in the right slot: • CompactFlash • Microdrive Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Memory Card File Specifications You can insert memory cards in your product containing files that meet these specifications. File format JPEG with the Exif version 2.3 standard Image size...
Page 205: Printing From A Memory Card
1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing. 2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following: • Windows: Open the My Computer, Computer, or Windows Explorer utility. Then right-click the name of your memory card (listed as a removable disk) and select Eject.
Page 206: Viewing And Printing Photos
Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card Print Setting Options - Memory Card Paper Type Settings - Memory Card Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing Photos You can select photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. 1.
Page 207: Cropping Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen
3. To adjust your photos, do either of the following as necessary (adjustments modify only your printed copy, not the original file): • To crop, zoom into, or rotate a photo, select the thumbnail image of the photo you want to modify, then select Edit >...
Page 208 Photo Adjustment Available options Description 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 209: Print Setting Options - Memory Card
Print Setting Options - Memory Card Select the Print Settings options you want to use when printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. Print settings Available Description options Paper Size Various paper Indicates the size of paper you have loaded sizes Paper Type Various paper...
Page 210: Paper Type Settings - Memory Card
Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided...
Page 211: Printing Photo Layouts From A Memory Card
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy EPSON Photo Paper Glossy Glossy EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper...
Page 212 3. Select Photo Layout Sheet. 4. Scroll down to view all of the layout options, then select the option you want. 5. Select the paper size and paper type that matches the paper you loaded, then select Proceed. 6. If you see a screen asking you to choose between automatic and manual placement of photos, do one of the following: •...
Page 213: Photo Layout Options
Photo Layout Options Select the layout you want to use when printing your photos in a layout. Picture Package Prints one photo in multiple sizes on one sheet. 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, or 20-up Print 2, 4, 8, or 20 photos on one sheet. Upper ½...
Page 214 2. Select More Functions. 3. Select Greeting Card. 4. Select Select Photo and Print Template. 5. Select the photo you want, then select Proceed. 6. Select Paper Size, then select Letter to print three cards on one letter-size sheet or 4x6in to print one card.
Page 215: Printing A Greeting Card From A Template
9. When you are ready to print your greeting card template on plain paper, press the start button. Parent topic: Printing Photo Greeting Cards Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Related topics Loading Paper Printing a Greeting Card from a Template After your greeting card template is printed, you fill it out to create your card and add your message.
Page 216: Transferring Photos On A Memory Card
6. Close the document cover, then select Proceed. 7. To print more than one copy, press + or – to select the number (up to 99). 8. When you are ready to print, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel. When you finish printing, cut your greeting cards apart, if necessary.
Page 217: 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 218: 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 219 2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select External Device Setup.
Page 220 4. Select Print Settings. 5. Select the print settings you want to use. 6. When you are done, press the back button. 7. Select Photo Adjustments. 8. Select the photo adjustments you want to use, then press the home button to exit. After you select settings, you are ready to connect your camera and print your photos.
Page 221: Print Settings - Camera
Photo Adjustments - Camera Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product Print Settings - Camera Select the Print Settings options you want to use when printing photos from your camera. Print settings Available options Description Paper Size Various paper sizes Indicates the size of paper you have loaded Paper Type...
Page 222 Print settings Available options Description Layout Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) With Border Leaves a small margin around the image Picture Package Prints one photo in multiple sizes on one sheet 1-up, 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, 20-up, Prints the selected number of photos on one sheet 30-up, 80-up, or Variety or CD/DVD...
Page 223: Photo Adjustments - Camera
Print settings Available options Description Fit Frame Automatically crops the photo to fit into the selected photo layout Turns off automatic cropping Bidirectional Prints at normal speed Slows down printing to improve print quality CD Inner/Outer Range of measurements Selects inner and outer diameter for printing on CDs/DVDs from your camera CD Density Standard Density...
Page 224: Connecting And Printing From A Camera
Photo Available options Description Adjustments settings Scene Detection Automatic Optimizes the Fix Photo adjustments for specific types of photos; select the option that best matches your photo People content Landscape Night Scene Fix Red-Eye Does not automatically fix the red-eye effect in photos Automatically fixes the red-eye effect in photos Filter Turns off the filter setting...
Page 225: Viewing Or Printing From A Usb Flash Drive Or External Device
3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the USB port on the front of your product. Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your camera to your computer. 4. Turn on your camera. 5.
Page 226: Usb Device File Specifications
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: Printing Personalized Projects
[210 × 297 mm]) size: • Plain paper • EPSON Bright White Paper • EPSON Presentation Paper Matte • EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte • EPSON Velvet Fine Art Paper (letter-size only) 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select More Functions.
Page 228 4. Scroll down and select Coloring Book. 5. Do one of the following: • Select Photo or Drawing on Scanner Glass to print a design from an original placed facedown on the scanner glass, in the front right corner. • Select Photo on Memory Card to print a design from a memory card inserted in your product, then select a photo.
Page 229: Printing Personalized Note Paper
Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Printing Personalized Note Paper You can print lined or unlined note paper with one of your own photos in the background. 1. Load plain paper in either Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 ×...
Page 230 5. Scroll down and select Print Ruled Papers. 6. Scroll down and select one of the following settings: • Watermark without Rule • Watermark Horizontal Rule • Watermark Vertical Rule Note: View the thumbnails next to each option to preview the design layout. 7.
Page 231: Printing Lined Paper And Graph Paper
Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Related topics Loading 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 either Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 ×...
Page 232 4. Scroll down and select Print Ruled Papers. 5. Select one of the following settings: • Wide Rule Only • Thin Rule Only • Graph Paper Only Note: View the thumbnails next to each option to preview the design layout. 6.
Page 233: Printing On Cds/Dvds
• Copy an existing CD/DVD label onto a new CD/DVD • Use your product's control panel to print photos from a memory card onto a CD/DVD • Print text and images from your computer using the EPSON Print CD software that came with your product You can also use your product's control panel to create a jewel case insert with photos from a memory card.
Page 234 Note: If you are using discs where the printable area extends to within 0.16 inch (4 mm) of the center hole, you may need to adjust the inner diameter setting using the control panel or EPSON Print CD software. 1. Burn your files, music, or video onto your disc before printing on it.
Page 235 8. Remove the CD/DVD tray from the bottom of the product. 9. Place a CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the printable side faceup, and insert the tray into the slot above the output tray. Note: Make sure the marks on the tray and the marks on the product line up.
Page 236: Removing A Printed Cd/Dvd
Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs Removing a Printed CD/DVD After your CD or DVD is printed, the tray extends automatically. 1. Pull the CD/DVD tray out of the product, and then remove your CD or DVD from the tray. 2. Insert the CD/DVD tray into the storage slot on the bottom of the product. After printing, handle the CD or DVD carefully.
Page 237: Placing A Cd/Dvd On The Scanner Glass
Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass You can place a CD or DVD on the scanner glass and copy the label design onto another CD or DVD. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Place your CD or DVD facedown in the center of the scanner glass. 3.
Page 238 7. Select one of the options shown on the screen to print on a CD/DVD or a test print on plain paper. If printing on plain paper, select Proceed. 8. Select any copy settings as needed. 9. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
Page 239: Printing Photos From A Memory Card Onto A Cd/Dvd
Related tasks Loading a CD/DVD Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD You can print one or more photos from a memory card directly onto a CD/DVD. If you want, you can first print a test design on plain paper.
Page 240: Printing A Jewel Case Insert From A Memory Card
You see this screen: 9. Select one of the options shown on the screen to print on a CD/DVD or a test print on plain paper. If printing on plain paper, select Proceed. 10. Adjust the CD Density setting if necessary, then press the start button to print.
Page 241 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select More Functions. 5. Select Photo Layout Sheet. 6. Scroll down and then select one of the following: • Jewel Upper to print one photo on the upper half of the insert. •...
Page 242: Printing On Cds/Dvds From A Computer
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Windows Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Windows Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Designing a CD/DVD - Windows You can use EPSON Print CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating special effects.
Page 243: Printing Your Cd/Dvd Design - Windows
After you create your design, you can print it on paper to test it, then print it on the CD or DVD that contains your data, photos, video, or music. Make sure the disc is loaded for printing before you start. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and click Print. You see this screen:...
Page 244: Adjusting Cd/Dvd Print Position - Windows
If your printed design is not positioned correctly on the disc, you can adjust the print position. First, load an extra CD/DVD to use for printing test patterns. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and click Print. You see this screen:...
Page 245 2. Select Print Position Confirmation Pattern. 3. Click Print. 4. Remove the disc after printing. 5. Using a metric ruler, measure the distance from the hole to the cross marks labeled Top and Right. Note: Be sure to measure from the edge of the hole and not the edge of the printable area. 6.
Page 246: Adjusting Cd/Dvd Print Quality - Windows
This may be necessary to make sure your designs look their best on the particular brand of discs you are using. First, load an extra CD/DVD to use for printing test patterns. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and click Print. You see this screen:...
Page 247: Printing On A Cd/Dvd With Mac Os X
When the ink density looks good, you are ready to print on your burned CD or DVD. Parent topic: Printing on a CD/DVD with Windows Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X You can print with your product using the EPSON Print CD software, as described in these sections.
Page 248: Designing A Cd/Dvd - Mac Os X
Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Designing a CD/DVD - Mac OS X You can use EPSON Print CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating special effects. 1. Open the EPSON Print CD program in the Applications > Epson Software > Print CD folder on your Mac.
Page 249: Printing Your Cd/Dvd Design - Mac Os X
After you create your design, you can print it on paper to test it, then print it on the CD or DVD that contains your data, photos, video, or music. Make sure the disc is loaded for printing before you start. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and select Print from the File menu. You see this screen: 2.
Page 250 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and select Print from the File menu. You see this screen: 2. Select Print Position Check Pattern. 3. Click Print. 4. Remove the disc after printing. 5. Using a metric ruler, measure the distance from the hole to the cross marks labeled Top and Right.
Page 251: Adjusting Cd/Dvd Print Quality - Mac Os X
This may be necessary to make sure your designs look their best on the particular brand of discs you are using. First, load an extra CD/DVD to use for printing test patterns. 1. Open your file in EPSON Print CD and select Print from the File menu. You see this screen:...
Page 252 2. Select Print Density Check Pattern. 3. Click Print. 4. Remove the disc after printing and check to see if you need to make the density darker or lighter. 5. Load the same disc in the product again. 6. Select Print from the File menu. 7.
Page 253: Replacing Ink Cartridges
Note: Please dispose of your used EPSON branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to www.epson.com/recycle...
Page 254: Checking Cartridge Status With Windows
2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 3. Select Ink Levels. The ink cartridge status is displayed. Note: Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Select OK to exit. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge status at...
Page 255 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 256 4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...
Page 257: Checking Cartridge Status With Mac Os X
Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see this window:...
Page 258: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges
To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
Page 259: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges
277XL Light Magenta 277XL Parent topic: Purchase EPSON 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 260 3. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 4. Push in the blue tab to unlock the ink cartridge you are replacing. Then lift the bottom of the ink cartridge to remove it.
Page 261 5. Recap the used ink cartridge using the cap that came with it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 6. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak.
Page 262 7. Remove the cap from the cartridge and store it in the bag that came with your product for later use. Note: Save the cap so you can recap ink cartridges before storing or disposing of them. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 8.
Page 263: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink.
Page 264 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 265: 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 266 1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 5.
Page 267: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility
The nozzle check pattern is printed. 8. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 9. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Select Done. •...
Page 268 1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. 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 &...
Page 269 5. Click Print. 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning...
Page 270: Print Head Cleaning
7. 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 tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Cleaning...
Page 271 4. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 5. Select Maintenance. 6. Select Head Cleaning. 7. Press the start button to clean the print head. You see a message on the LCD screen during the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
Page 272: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
8. Select Print Nozzle Check Pattern, then press the start button to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 2 times, leave the product on and wait at least 6 hours.
Page 274 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. You see a message on the LCD screen during the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print.
Page 275: Print Head Alignment
Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 2 times, leave the product on and wait at least 6 hours.
Page 276: Aligning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing. 2.
Page 277: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility
6. Select Print Head Alignment. 7. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 8. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. 9.
Page 278 • 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. 4. Select Print Head Alignment. 5. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.
Page 279 6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment.
Page 280: Cleaning The Paper Path
Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 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. 3.
Page 281: 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 282: Transporting Your Product
6. Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended), to clean the roller and the interior of the ADF. 7. 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...
Page 283 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape. Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Lower the scanner unit. 5. Remove all the paper from the product. 6.
Page 284 9. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product. Keep the product level during transportation. Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder before turning on your product. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.
Page 285: 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 286: Product Status Messages
The ink pads are near the end of their service life and the message will be nearing the end of its displayed until the ink pad is replace. Contact Epson for support. (To resume service life. Please printing, press the start button.)
Page 287: Running A Product Check
Recovery mode An error has occurred during firmware updating. Connect your product using a USB cable and try downloading the Firmware Update from Epson's support website. If you still need help, contact Epson for support. Parent topic: Solving Problems...
Page 288 5. Select Maintenance. 6. Select Nozzle Check. 7. Press the start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 8. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. Any operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected...
Page 289: 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 290: Solving Setup Problems
• If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after approximately 5 minutes, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic:...
Page 291: Software Installation Problems
Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and the USB cable is securely connected at both ends. If you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Page 292: 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 293: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network If EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product on a network, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your network. Verify connection using your product control panel. •...
Page 294: 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 295: Printing A Network Status Sheet
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install EPSON Scan scanning software. EPSON Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN- compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Page 296: Solving Copying Problems
Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your product. Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems...
Page 297: Paper Feeding Problems
Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • If paper does not feed correctly, remove and reload it against the right side of the cassette and adjust the edge guides. Make sure the paper stack is not above the tab on the edge guides inside the cassette.
Page 298 3. Lift the scanner unit and remove any jammed paper inside. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 4. Close the scanner unit.
Page 299: Paper Jam Problems In 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 Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette...
Page 300: Paper Jam Problems In The Auto Duplexer
Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer If you see a message that paper has jammed in the auto duplexer, follow the steps below or on the LCD screen to clear the jam.
Page 301 4. Open the duplexer and remove any jammed paper from inside it. 5. Reattach the duplexer. 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...
Page 302: Paper Jams In The Automatic Document Feeder
Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with paper jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), follow the steps below or on the LCD screen to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2.
Page 303 5. Press the tabs and remove the document mat. 6. Carefully remove any jammed paper.
Page 304 7. Reattach the document mat, lower the scanner unit, and close the ADF cover. 8. Open the ADF as shown. 9. Carefully remove any jammed paper from beneath the ADF.
Page 305: Paper Ejection Problems
10. Close the ADF. 11. Reload your originals. Caution: 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 306: Solving Problems Printing From A Computer
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 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: •...
Page 307: 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 7: Click and select Devices and Printers.
Page 308: Printing Is Slow
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 309: 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 310: Blank Pages Print
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.
Page 311: 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: Do not select a custom paper size for borderless prints. •...
Page 312: Incorrect Image Size Or Position
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name, select Open, right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. •...
Page 313: Solving Print Quality Problems
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 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...
Page 314: 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 315: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path...
Page 316: Grainy Printout
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: •...
Page 317: 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 318: Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly
• Check the connection setting and test the connection using EPSON Scan Settings: Windows: Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button.
Page 319: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of EPSON Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.
Page 320: Image Consists Of A Few Dots Only
If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the EPSON Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.
Page 321: Image Is Distorted Or Blurry
• 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 322: Back Of Original Image Appears In Scanned Image
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 settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...
Page 323: 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 324: Cannot View Or Print Photos From A Memory Card
Related references Memory Card Types Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card If you cannot view or print photos from a memory card inserted in your product, try these solutions: • Make sure you have inserted only one memory card at a time. •...
Page 325: Solving Faxing Problems
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 326: Cannot Receive Faxes With A Telephone Connected To Your Product
If your phone line includes voice mail answering services, calls or faxes may be inadvertently received by your voice mail service. Parent topic: Solving Faxing Problems Related tasks Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Selecting Fax Communication Settings Printing Fax Reports Related topics Loading Paper...
Page 327: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac Os X
5. In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 6. Open the Windows Control Panel utility. 7. Do one of the following to uninstall EPSON Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click...
Page 328: Where To Get Help
– (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or...
Page 329 Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an EPSON authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Page 330: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements...
Page 331: Mac System Requirements
Approximately 100 sheets at 20 lb (75 g/m Cassette 2: 0.43 inch (11.0 mm) thick stack Approximately 20 sheets of EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy Rear Paper Feed Slot: One sheet between 0.002 (0.05 mm) to 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) thickness...
Page 332: Automatic Document Feeder (Adf) Specifications
Photoelectric device Effective pixels 40800 × 56160 pixels at 4800 dpi Document size Maximum: 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) Scanner glass: US letter or A4 Scanning resolution 4800 dpi (main scan) 4800 dpi (sub scan) Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments) Image data...
Page 333: 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 334: Printable Area Specifications
16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches [140 × 279 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 335 Single sheets Top: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Left: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Right: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Bottom: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Envelopes...
Page 336: Ink Cartridge Specifications
Note: Avoid printing in the clear plastic areas of discs to prevent staining the disc with ink. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
Page 337: Memory Card Specifications
The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer set up and not for resale. After some ink is used for priming, the rest is available for printing only in the same printer. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge"...
Page 338 Compatible types CompactFlash Microdrive Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro* MagicGate Memory Stick Duo SDXC SDHC MultiMediaCard MMCplus MMCmobile* MMCmicro* miniSDHC* miniSD* microSDXC* microSDHC* microSD* Media format DCF DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant Voltage requirements 3.3 V...
Page 339: Dimension Specifications
Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 7.5 inches (191 mm) Printing: 8.1 inches (207 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Printing: 17.2 inches (438 mm) Depth Stored: 13.3 inches (339 mm) Printing: 23.5 inches (598 mm) Weight 19.2 lb (8.7 kg) (without ink cartridges) Parent topic: Technical Specifications...
Page 340: Environmental Specifications
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. Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. CD-ROM/CD-R drive 700MB maximum capacity...
Page 341: Network Interface Specifications
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Security WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES); WPA2 compliant WEP (64/128 bit) Frequency band 2.4 GHz Communication mode Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode Wi-Fi Direct Note: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location.
Page 342 • 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 343: Notices
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notice...
Page 344 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 345: 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 346 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 347 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 348: 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 349: 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 350 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 XP-850 User Manual

XP-850 User's Guide

Product Basics

Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel

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

Printing on Cds/Dvds

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Adjusting Print Quality

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product

Solving Problems

Quick Links

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