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  • Page 1 XP-950 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows............25 Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac OS X ............26 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ............28 Using Epson Email Print ....................... 28 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ....................28 Using Epson Remote Print ......................
  • Page 4 Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot ..................52 Loading Envelopes..........................57 Paper Loading Capacity ........................60 Available Epson Papers ........................61 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ....................64 Paper or Media Type Settings ......................65 Placing Originals on the Product ......................66 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass .....................
  • Page 5 Basic Print Options - Windows....................78 Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows ................79 Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows ................81 Advanced Print Options - Windows................... 81 Color Management Options - Windows ..................82 Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows..................82 Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows...................
  • Page 6 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ................ 110 Scan to Memory Card Options ....................112 Changing Default Scan Button Settings .................. 113 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon ................113 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................... 116 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ......................117 Scan Modes..........................
  • Page 7 Memory Card Types ........................158 Memory Card File Specifications ....................159 Removing a Memory Card......................159 Printing from a Memory Card ......................160 Viewing and Printing Photos......................160 Viewing and Printing Photos ....................161 Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen ..............162 Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card................
  • Page 8 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen................211 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows ..................212 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................. 215 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges......................216 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................216 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 217 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges..............
  • Page 9 Print Head Nozzle Check......................225 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ............225 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ..............227 Print Head Cleaning ........................229 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............230 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility..............
  • Page 10 Incorrect Colors ........................... 269 Solving Scanning Problems ......................269 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 270 Cannot Start Epson Scan ......................270 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................271 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 272 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................272 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................
  • Page 11 Image is Too Dark ........................273 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image ..............274 Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image .................... 274 Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors..............274 Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..............275 Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ...................
  • Page 12 FCC Compliance Statement......................295 Software Notice..........................296 Trademarks ............................298 Copyright Notice..........................299 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................299 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 300 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........300 Copyright Attribution ........................300...

  • Page 13: Xp-950 User's Guide

    XP-950 User's Guide Welcome to the XP-950 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

  • Page 14: Product Basics

    See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use.

  • Page 15: Using The Lcd Screen

    power button and the power light home button The LCD screen The up and down arrows (you can also scroll by swiping up and down on the LCD screen with your finger) CD button back button start button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Using the LCD Screen Displays the screen name...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Control Panel Position

    Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Raise or lower it to the desired angle as shown. Note: The control panel rises and the output tray slides out automatically when printing starts. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language...

  • Page 17: Turning Off Auto Selection Mode

    5. Select Button Press. 6. Select the Off setting. 7. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Turning Off Auto Selection Mode Auto Selection Mode changes the menu options on the LCD screen automatically depending on the action you perform.

  • Page 18: Product Parts - Top

    Product Parts - Top Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics Product Parts - Top Rear paper feed slot cover Paper support Rear paper feed slot Edge guide CD/DVD tray (shown removed and in storage position) Document cover Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 19: Product Parts - Front

    Product Parts - Front Control panel Output tray Cassette 1 (upper cassette) Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Front cover Cassette edge guides...

  • Page 20: Product Parts - Inside

    Document cover Scanner glass Memory card access light Memory card slots USB Type A port for external devices Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Inside...

  • Page 21: Product Parts - Back

    Scanner unit Print head/ink cartridge holder Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Back AC inlet Rear cover LAN port USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.

  • Page 22: Changing The Power Off Timer Setting From The Control Panel

    Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Setup. 3. Select Printer Setup. You see this screen: 4.

  • Page 23: Changing The Sleep Timer Setting From The Control Panel

    5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.
  • Page 24 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 25: Changing The Power And Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

    Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen, and select Devices and Printers.

  • Page 26: Changing The Power And Sleep Timer Settings - Mac Os X

    4. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting. 5. Click Send. 6. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 7.
  • Page 27 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. •...

  • Page 28: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More

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

  • Page 29: Using Epson Remote Print

    Remote Print and how to download the software. 2. Download and install the Remote Print software. 3. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup.

  • Page 30: Using Airprint

    With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. If you are setting up your product for the first time, set up your Epson product for network 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: Wi-Fi Or Wired Networking

    You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network. Epson product Wireless router or access point...

  • Page 33: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel

    Computer with a wireless interface Computer Internet Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
  • Page 34 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 35: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

    Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. Epson product Computer with a wireless interface...

  • Page 36: Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

    Other wireless device Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device: Access point mode If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it enters access point mode and the product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode, your product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.
  • Page 37 3. Scroll down and select Wi-Fi Direct Routerless Setup. 4. Select Connection Setup. 5. Select Change Password, then select OK. Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will be disconnected when you change the password. 6.
  • Page 38 • Press the touch screen buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters. • Press to move the cursor. • Press 1 Symb. to enter symbols. • Press to delete the previous character. 7. Press Done when you finish entering your password. You see this screen: 8.

  • Page 39: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    9. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 10. Press the home button to exit. You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device.

  • Page 40: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    3. Select Push Button Setup (WPS). 4. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. If the network connection is successful, a Wi-Fi antenna icon with blue connection bars is displayed in the upper-left corner of the LCD screen. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet...
  • Page 41 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Wi-Fi Setup. You see this screen: 3. Select Wi-Fi/Network Status. You see a screen like this: Note: If you are connected to a network wirelessly, the signal strength is also displayed. 4.

  • Page 42: Changing Or Updating Network Connections

    (Select Cancel if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Changing or Updating Network Connections See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network. Accessing the Web Config Utility Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...

  • Page 43: Changing A Wi-Fi Connection To A Wired Network Connection

    • If you want to add a Wi-Fi connection in addition to a USB connection, leave the USB cable connected to your product. 2. Download your product software from the Epson website, or install it from the CD that came with your product using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 44: Disabling Wi-Fi Features

    Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.

  • Page 45: 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 46 2. Open the front cover. 3. Pull out the upper paper cassette. The upper cassette has a label on the right side. Note: If the cassette is too far inside the product to reach, turn the product off and then back on again to reset the cassette's position.
  • Page 47 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 48: Loading Paper In Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)

    8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it until the left and right arrow marks on the tray and product line Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating.
  • Page 49 Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. 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.
  • Page 50 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 51 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 52: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed Slot

    8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating.
  • Page 53 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 54 4. Slide the edge guides outward. 5. Do one of the following: • Load a single sheet of paper or thick media, printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the rear paper feed slot until you hear a beep. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
  • Page 55 6. When you are ready to print, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel. If the Button Press setting is turned off, you do not hear a beep when inserting paper. Always follow these loading guidelines: • Load one sheet or envelope at a time. •...
  • Page 56 2 inches (5 cm) • Do not insert paper at an angle, or it may cause a paper jam or wrinkle your printout. • You can load hole-punched paper with holes on either side, but you may need to adjust the margins in your print file to avoid printing over the holes.

  • Page 57: Loading Envelopes

    Paper Specifications Related tasks Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) 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.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 opens automatically when you print. Always follow these envelope loading guidelines: •...

  • Page 60: Paper Loading Capacity

    20 sheets — Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster...

  • Page 61: 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 epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
  • Page 62 S041290 (279 × 432 mm) A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches S041288 [297 × 420 mm]) Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 Glossy S042174 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 8 ×...
  • Page 63 [297 × 420 mm]) Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm]) A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches S041343 [297 ×...

  • Page 64: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    Borderless Paper Types • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte •...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Placing Originals On The Product

    Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 ×...
  • Page 67 Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.20 inch (5 mm) away from each other and from the edge of the scanner glass. 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.

  • Page 68: Copying

    Related tasks 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. 2. Load the paper you want to print on.

  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 71 Copying option Available settings Description 2-Sided Copying 1>1-Sided Uses the duplexer to make 2-sided copies 1>2-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 Letter, 2-up Copy...
  • Page 72 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) Rear Paper Feed Slot Copies onto paper loaded in the rear paper feed slot Document Type Text...

  • Page 73: 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 74 11. When you are ready to print, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel. Parent topic: Copying Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass...

  • Page 75: 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 76 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 77 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 78: 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 79: 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 80 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 81: 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 82: Color Management Options - Windows

    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. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones.
  • Page 83 • 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 84: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    • To control printing at the edges of borderless images, select a Borderless option: Note: To make changes to the Borderless settings, you must have selected the Borderless option on the Advanced tab. • To adjust the automatic settings, select Auto Expand as the Enlargement Method setting, then adjust the Expansion slider (if necessary) to control the amount of image expansion.

  • Page 85: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows

    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 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows...
  • Page 86 Note: Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. 1. Click the Page Layout tab. 2. Select one of the 2-sided printing options: • Select the Auto checkbox to automatically print your double-sided print job. • Select the Manual checkbox to print your double-sided print job manually by printing one side and flipping the paper over to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).
  • Page 87 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: 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.

  • Page 88: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the double-sided options to set up your double-sided print job. Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Booklet Option Select a binding option to use when creating a folded booklet.

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92 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 93: 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 94: 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 95 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 96 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:...

  • Page 97: Paper Source Options - Mac Os X

    9. Select the Paper Source you wish to print from. 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.

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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 107: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Mac Os X

    High Speed Printing Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is low. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting On unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool.

  • Page 108: Checking Print Status - Mac Os X

    Checking Print Status - Mac OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 2.

  • Page 109: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button

    Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel printing, select Cancel on the LCD display. Parent topic: Printing From a Computer...

  • Page 110: 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 111 • 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 112: 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 113: Changing Default Scan Button Settings

    7. Click Close to close the Event Manager window. 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 114 • 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 115 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 116: 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 117: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

    Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scan window. Select scanning options as necessary. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.

  • Page 118: Scan Modes

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

  • Page 119: Scanning In Full Auto Mode

    Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you scan in Full Auto 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 change the scanned file settings and select various image adjustment options before you scan, if necessary.
  • Page 121 3. Click Scan. 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 122: Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode

    Scanning in Full Auto 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 123 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 124 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 125: 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 126 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
  • Page 127 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 128: Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode

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

  • Page 129: 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 130 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 131: Scanning In Office Mode

    Scanning in Home 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 132 2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6.

  • Page 133: Selecting A Scan Area - Office Mode

    10. 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 134 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 135: Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode

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

  • Page 136: Scanning In Professional Mode

    Scanning in Office 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 138 12. 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 139: Available Image Types - Professional Mode

    Available Image Types - Professional Mode You can select these Image Type options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. 24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs.
  • Page 140 • 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 141 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 142: Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode

    Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic:...
  • Page 143 Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.

  • Page 144: 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 145 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 146 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 147: 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 148: 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 149: 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 150: 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 151 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.

  • Page 152: Available Scan Settings - Mac Os X Image Capture

    Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan 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.
  • Page 153 2. Start Epson Scan. 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.
  • Page 154 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...

  • Page 155: 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 156 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings...

  • Page 157: 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 158: Memory Card Types

    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: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Memory Card Types...

  • Page 159: Memory Card File Specifications

    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 160: 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 161: 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 162: Cropping Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen

    • To change the appearance (e.g., brightness and contrast) of your printed photos, select the thumbnail image of a photo, select Edit > Photo Adjustments, and select the necessary settings. When you are finished, press the back button twice. 4. To change the print settings, select Settings, then select the necessary settings. When you are finished, press the back button.

  • Page 163: Print Setting Options - Memory Card

    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 164 Print settings Available Description options Paper Size Various paper Indicates the size of paper you have loaded sizes Paper Type Various paper Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of types paper types for memory card (available options depend on the selected Paper Size setting) Paper Source Cassette 1...

  • Page 165: Paper Type Settings - Memory Card

    Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. Paper type loaded 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...

  • Page 166: Printing Photo Layouts From A Memory Card

    Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster...
  • Page 167 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 168: 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 169 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 170: 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 171: 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 172: 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 173: 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 10200 × 10200 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 174 2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select External Device Setup.
  • Page 175 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 176: Print Settings - Camera

    Photo Adjustments - Camera Parent topic: Printing from a Camera 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 Various paper types Indicates the type of paper you have loaded;...
  • Page 177 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 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, 20-up, 30- Prints the selected number of photos on one sheet up, or 80-up...

  • Page 178: Photo Adjustments - Camera

    Print settings Available options Description Print Info. On Turns off printing info from your camera Photos Camera Settings Prints your camera's shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed Camera Text Prints text that you added in your camera Landmark Prints location information embedded in a photo by cameras that have a built-in GPS feature Fit Frame Automatically crops the photo to fit into the...
  • Page 179 Photo Available options Description Adjustments 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 Uses your camera's PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print adjustments...

  • Page 180: Connecting And Printing From A Camera

    Parent topic: Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings Connecting and Printing from a Camera Before you connect your camera, make sure the product is turned on but not printing. 1. Remove any memory cards from the product. 2. Load the paper you want to use for printing. 3.

  • Page 181: Viewing Or Printing From A Usb Flash Drive Or External Device

    1. Remove any memory cards from the product. 2. Load the paper you want to use for printing. 3. Turn on your camera. 4. Setup the camera's wireless network connection. See the documentation that came with your camera for details. Note: Make sure the camera is connected to the same network as the product.

  • Page 182: Connecting And Using A Usb Flash Drive Or External Device

    Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device Before you connect your thumb drive or device, make sure the product is turned on but not printing. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your drive. 1. Remove any memory cards from the product.

  • Page 183: 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.
  • Page 184 3. Select More Functions. 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. •...

  • Page 185: Printing Personalized Note Paper

    7. Select Paper Settings and select the size and type of paper that you loaded. 8. Select Paper Source and select where you loaded your paper. 9. If necessary, adjust the following settings: • Density to make the print lighter or darker •...
  • Page 186 4. Select More Functions. 5. Scroll down and select Personal Stationery. 6. Select Writing Papers. 7. Scroll down and select one of the following settings: • Horizontal Rule • Vertical Rule...

  • Page 187: Printing Lined Paper, Graph Paper, And Music Sheets

    • Without Rule Note: View the thumbnails next to each option to preview the design layout. 8. Select the size of paper you loaded. 9. Select the photo you want to use for your note paper, then select Proceed. Note: To rotate the layout, select Rotate. 10.
  • Page 188 3. Select More Functions. 4. Scroll down and select Personal Stationery. 5. Select Lined Papers. 6. Select one of the following settings: • Wide Rule • Thin Rule • Graph Rule...

  • Page 189: Printing Calendar Pages

    • Music Paper Note: View the thumbnails next to each option to preview the design layout. 7. Select the size of paper you loaded. 8. When you see a message asking you to load paper, select Proceed. 9. To print more than one sheet, press + or – to select the number (up to 99). 10.
  • Page 190 4. Scroll down and select Personal Stationery. 5. Select Calendar. 6. Select one of the following settings: • Weekly: prints a Sunday to Saturday week-long calendar with hourly divisions. • Monthly: prints a monthly calendar for a chosen month and year. Note: View the thumbnails next to each option to preview the design layout.

  • Page 191: Printing On Cds/Dvds

    • 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 You can also use your product's control panel to create a jewel case insert with photos from a memory card.
  • Page 192 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 193 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 194: 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 195: 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 196 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 197: Printing Photos From A Memory Card Onto A Cd/Dvd

    Related tasks Loading a CD/DVD Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Related topics Loading Paper 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 198: 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 199 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 200: 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 201: 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 202: 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 203 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 204: 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 205: Printing On A Cd/Dvd With Mac Os X

    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. Designing a CD/DVD - Mac OS X...

  • Page 206: 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. You see this screen: 2.

  • Page 207: 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 208 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. Note: Be sure to measure from the edge of the hole and not the edge of the printable area. 6.

  • Page 209: 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 210 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 211: 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 epson.com/recycle...

  • Page 212: Checking Cartridge Status With Windows

    2. 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 any time using a utility on your Windows computer.
  • Page 213 Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product are 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 214 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 215: 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 216: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges

    (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.

  • Page 217: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    High-capacity 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 218 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. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
  • Page 219 6. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak. Do not touch the areas shown above. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 7. Remove the cap from the cartridge and store it for later use. Note: Save the cap so you can recap ink cartridges before storing or disposing of them.
  • Page 220 8. Insert the ink cartridge head first into the ink cartridge holder. Then press the bottom of the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. 9. Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the scanner unit. The product starts priming the ink.

  • Page 221: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges

    Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Click Cancel or Cancel Print to cancel your print job.

  • Page 222: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac Os X

    6. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Click OK. 8. Print your document. Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Click Print in Black to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Related topics...

  • Page 223: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows

    6. Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting. 7. Click OK. 8. Close the utility window. 9. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product. 10. Access the print settings in your print application. 11. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12.
  • Page 224 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 225: Adjusting Print Quality

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 226 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and 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. Select Setup. 5.

  • Page 227: 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 228 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and 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. •...

  • Page 229: Print Head Cleaning

    6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs 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...

  • Page 230: Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel

    Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1.

  • Page 231: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    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. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the display screen.
  • Page 232 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and 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. •...
  • Page 233 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 234: Print Head Alignment

    Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic:...

  • Page 235: 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 236 • 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 237: Cleaning The Paper Path

    • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet. 7.

  • Page 238: 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 239 • Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the product from printing. • Do not carry the product by its control panel; this may damage the product. 1. Turn off the product. 2.
  • Page 240 8. Close the rear paper feed slot cover and the output tray. Then lower the control panel. 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.

  • Page 241: Solving Problems

    • Right-clicking the product icon in the Windows taskbar • On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window • On the Start screen (Windows 8) or in the EPSON program group under your product name (other Windows versions) Parent topic:...

  • Page 242: 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 replaced. Contact Epson for support. (To service life. Contact resume printing, press the start button.)

  • Page 243: Running A Product Check

    During the life of your product it may reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or the ink pads have reached the end of their usable life. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when these parts need replacing. If this happens during the standard warranty of the product, the exchange of the product or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty.
  • Page 244 4. Select Setup. 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 245: 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 246: 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 247: Control Panel Setup Problems

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

  • Page 248: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point

    Cannot Scan Over a Network Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access point, try these solutions: • Make sure to place your product within contact range of your router or access point. Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet.

  • Page 249: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your internet connection when you initialize your router, so note the next step before initializing it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website, or install it from the CD that came with your product using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 250: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Cannot Print Over a Network If you cannot print over a network, try these solutions: • Make sure that your product is turned on. • Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disconnected, check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again.

  • Page 251: 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 252: Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies

    Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary.

  • Page 253: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product

    • Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • For best results, follow these guidelines: •...

  • Page 254: Paper Jam Problems In The Paper Cassette

    Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 4. Close the scanner unit. 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...

  • Page 255: Paper Jam Problems In The Auto Duplexer

    2. Pull out both paper cassettes, then carefully remove any jammed paper. 3. Make sure the paper you loaded is under the edge guides. 4. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. If inserting Cassette 1 (upper cassette), insert it until the arrows on the right side line up.
  • Page 256 3. Remove any jammed paper from the duplexer. 4. Open the duplexer and remove any jammed paper from inside it.

  • Page 257: Paper Ejection Problems

    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 Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions:...

  • Page 258: 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 259: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar

    Related tasks Running a Product Check 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: •...

  • Page 260: Printing Is Slow

    Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements.

  • Page 261: 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 262: Too Many Copies Print

    Too Many Copies Print Make sure that the Copies setting in your printing program or printer software is not set for multiple copies. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 263: Border Appears On Borderless Prints

    Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: • Make sure you are printing on a compatible borderless paper type and size. Note: Do not select a custom paper size for borderless prints.

  • Page 264: Incorrect Image Size Or Position

    select See what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes.

  • Page 265: Solving Print Quality Problems

    • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment 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...

  • Page 266: 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 267: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Note: 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. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Printing Preferences - Mac OS X...

  • Page 268: Grainy Printout

    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: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. •...

  • Page 269: 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 270: Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly

    Epson Scan. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings: Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button.

  • Page 271: 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 272: 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 273: 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 274: 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 275: 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 276: 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 277: When To Uninstall Your Product Software

    3. Do one of the following: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen, and select All apps. Select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select the uninstall option for your Epson product, then select Uninstall/Change.

  • Page 278: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac Os X

    4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 8: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall. • Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs and Features.

  • Page 279: 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 epson.com/support (U.S.) or...

  • Page 280: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements...

  • Page 281: 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)

  • Page 282: Scanning 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 283: Printable Area Specifications

    11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm) 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 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 284 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 285: Ink Cartridge Specifications

    Note: Avoid printing in the clear plastic areas of discs to prevent staining the disc or CD/DVD tray 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 286: Memory Card Specifications

    The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for priming, the rest is available for printing. 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 287: Dimension Specifications

    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 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 288: Electrical Specifications

    Depth Stored: 14.0 inches (356 mm) Printing: 26.3 inches (668 mm) Weight 19.4 lb (8.8 kg) (approx. weight without ink cartridges, power cord, and CD/DVD tray) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 120 V Input voltage range 90 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 289: Interface 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 290: Safety And Approvals Specifications

    • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation. • Type: WLU6117-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended...
  • Page 291 cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

  • Page 292: Notices

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement...
  • Page 293 • If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.

  • Page 294: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 295: Lcd Screen Safety Instructions

    • Use only a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. • If the LCD screen is damaged, contact Epson. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

  • Page 296: Software Notice

    WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device.
  • Page 297 The list of GPL Programs: linux-2.6.35-arm1-epson12 busybox-1.17.4 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 ethtool-2.6.35 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The list of LGPL Programs: uclibc-0.9.32 libusb-1.0.8 zeroconf 0.6.1-1...

  • Page 298: Trademarks

    Parent topic: Notices Trademarks ® ® EPSON and Supplies Central are registered trademarks; EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark; and Epson Connect , Epson iPrint , and Remote Print are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

  • Page 299: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

  • Page 300: A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials

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

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