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Epson Stylus NX530 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® EPSON Stylus NX530 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents EPSON Stylus NX530 User's Guide ......................11 Product Basics ............................12 Setting Up the Control Panel ......................12 Control Panel Buttons and Lights ....................12 Adjusting Control Panel Position ....................13 Changing LCD Screen Language....................14 Product Parts Locations ........................14 Product Parts - Top........................
  • Page 4 Printing From a Computer ........................52 Printing with Windows ........................52 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ..................52 Print Quality Options - Windows ....................55 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................55 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..............55 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows.................
  • Page 5 Starting a Scan........................... 92 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ................92 Changing Default Scan Button Settings..................94 Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon................94 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program ..................96 Selecting EPSON Scan Settings......................98 Scan Modes ..........................
  • Page 6 Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode ................124 Image Preview Guidelines......................127 Scan Resolution Guidelines ......................127 Selecting Scan File Settings ......................128 Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............. 129 Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7....................130 Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X 10.6/10.7................132 Scanning to a PDF File........................
  • Page 7 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen ................157 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows..................158 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................. 161 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges......................162 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................162 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.................... 163 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ..............
  • Page 8 Control Panel Setup Problems ....................199 Solving Network Problems ....................... 199 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point ..........200 Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network..............201 Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............. 201 Cannot Print Over a Network.......................
  • Page 9 Incorrect Colors ........................... 224 Solving Scanning Problems ......................225 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 225 Cannot Start EPSON Scan......................225 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................226 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 226 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................227 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................
  • Page 10 FCC Compliance Statement......................245 Software Notices ..........................246 Trademarks ............................249 Copyright Notice..........................250 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................250 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 251 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products..........251 Copyright Attribution ........................251...

  • Page 11: Epson Stylus Nx530 User's Guide

    EPSON Stylus NX530 User's Guide Welcome to the EPSON Stylus NX530 User's Guide.

  • Page 12: Product Basics

    Product Parts Locations Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device Using EPSON Connect Email Print Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use. Control Panel Buttons and Lights...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Control Panel Position

    The LCD screen The + and – buttons (increase or decrease the number of copies) Stop/Clear Settings button The WiFi light Home button Help button Menu button The arrow buttons and the OK button Back button Start button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use.

  • Page 14: Changing Lcd Screen Language

    Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the Home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3.
  • Page 15 Document cover Control panel Memory card slot Memory card access light Document cover Scanner glass Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 16: Product Parts - Front

    Product Parts - Front Output tray Output tray extension Paper stopper Paper cassette Edge guides Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 17: Product Parts - Inside

    Product Parts - Inside Scanner unit Ink cartridge holder Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 18: Product Parts - Back

    CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. 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 19 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Network Settings and press the OK button. 4. Select Wireless LAN Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5.
  • Page 20 7. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password) using the displayed keypad. Note: If your password has uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, make sure you enter them correctly. • Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Then press the OK button to select it.

  • Page 21: Wireless Printing From A Mobile Device

    Product Basics Using EPSON Connect Email Print With EPSON Connect Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Email Print features a unique email address assigned to your Epson product, similar to having a dedicated fax number.

  • Page 22: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
  • Page 23 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper, push the tab and extend the paper cassette.
  • Page 24 4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size.
  • Page 25 5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
  • Page 26 6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette.
  • Page 27 7. Gently replace the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

  • Page 28: Loading Paper For Photos

    Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. •...
  • Page 29 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
  • Page 30 4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size. 5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
  • Page 31 6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette.
  • Page 32 7. Gently replace the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

  • Page 33: Loading Envelopes

    Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. •...
  • Page 34 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
  • Page 35 4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your envelope size. 5. Load envelopes, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the envelopes are loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
  • Page 36 6. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the envelopes fit beneath the top edges of the guides. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too many envelopes in the cassette.
  • Page 37 7. Gently replace the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

  • Page 38: Paper Loading Capacity

    EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double- sided...

  • Page 39: Available Epson Papers

    *** For one-sided printing or two-sided printing with the built-in auto duplexer. For manual two-sided printing, load 1 sheet. Parent topic: Loading Paper Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
  • Page 40 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 [216 × 279 mm]) S041649 S041271 EPSON Photo Quality Self- A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 adhesive Sheets [210 × 297 mm]) EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 paper [216 × 279 mm])

  • Page 41: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    Borderless Paper Type Compatibility You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes: Borderless Paper Types • EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided • EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte • EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte •...
  • Page 42 Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double- sided Envelopes Envelope Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to your product's control panel settings.

  • Page 43: 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 44 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning...

  • Page 45: Copying

    Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Copying Documents You can copy documents onto plain paper or Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document on the scanner glass. 2. Load the paper you want to print on. Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.

  • Page 46: Copying Photos

    Placing Originals on the Product Copying Photos You can copy color or black-and-white photos onto specific sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers, for instant photo reprints. You can also restore the colors in faded photos as you copy.
  • Page 47 5. Press the Menu button, select Copy/Restore Photos, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. To restore colors in faded photos as you copy, select On. If your photo or photos are not faded, leave this setting off. Then press the OK button. 7.
  • Page 48 10. When you see your scanned image on the LCD screen, you can do one of the following: • To print more than one copy of the photo, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). •...

  • Page 49: Paper Type Settings - Copying

    EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Parent topic: Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.

  • Page 50: Copying Options

    • 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Copying Copying Options Select the Paper and Copy Settings you want to use for your copies. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
  • Page 51 Copying option Available settings Description Dry Time Standard Provides longer drying time for two-sided copies, if smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when Long you print on the second side Longer Expansion Standard Adjusts the amount of expansion for printing borderless photos Medium Minimum...

  • Page 52: Printing From A Computer

    Before printing documents or photos from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: It is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Printing with Windows Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7...
  • Page 53 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
  • Page 54 • If you are printing a document or a photo with borders, leave the Borderless checkbox deselected. 6. Select the orientation of your document or photo. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details.

  • Page 55: Print Quality Options - Windows

    Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Fast Economy For the fastest printing with draft quality.
  • Page 56 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. 1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox. 2. If the Auto checkbox is not automatically selected, do one of the following: •...
  • Page 57 4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 5. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 6. Click the Print Density button. You see this window:...

  • Page 58: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 8. If you selected the User-Defined document type, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 9.

  • Page 59: Print Density Adjustments - Windows

    Print Density Adjustments - Windows When you select the User-Defined setting, you can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job. Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increase 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 to prevent ink smearing.

  • Page 60: Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

    1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting.
  • Page 61 Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.

  • Page 62: Additional Settings Options - Windows

    Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Additional Settings Options - Windows You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be pre- selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Rotate 180º...

  • Page 63: Printing Your Document Or Photo - 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 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows...

  • Page 64: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

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

  • Page 65: 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 66: Changing Automatic Update Options

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

  • Page 67: Printing With Mac Os X 10.5, 10.6, Or 10.7

    3. Do one of the following for each type of update: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4.

  • Page 68: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing From a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
  • Page 69 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 70 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 71: Print Quality Options - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic:...

  • Page 72: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.

  • Page 73: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.

  • Page 74: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. 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.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Managing Color - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    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. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...

  • Page 77: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 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 78: Checking Print Status - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.

  • Page 79: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. • To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume. •...

  • Page 80: Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.5/10.6/10.7

    4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.

  • Page 81: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Os X 10.4

    Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic:...

  • Page 82: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Os X 10.4

    4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print borderlessly.
  • Page 83 2. Select your product as the Printer setting. 3. 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. 4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 84: Print Quality Options - Mac Os X 10.4

    5. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. 6. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 7. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic:...

  • Page 85: Print Options - Mac Os X 10.4

    Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.

  • Page 86: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac Os X 10.4

    Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. 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.

  • Page 87: Managing Color - Mac Os X 10.4

    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 88: Color Options - Mac Os X 10.4

    1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these settings on the Color Options menu.

  • Page 89: Printing Preferences - Mac Os X 10.4

    1. Select Extension Settings from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select any of the available printing preferences. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these options on the Extension Settings menu.

  • Page 90: Checking Print Status - Mac Os X 10.4

    Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.

  • Page 91: Cancelling Printing Using A Product Button

    2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete. • To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume. •...

  • Page 92: Scanning

    After placing your original documents or photos in 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 93 4. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7. • Scan to PC (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.

  • Page 94: Changing Default Scan Button Settings

    Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon You can start the EPSON Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop.
  • Page 95 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...

  • Page 96: 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: You cannot use EPSON Scan with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.
  • Page 97 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 Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...

  • Page 98: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

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

  • Page 99: 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 101 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 102: 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 103 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 104 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 105: 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 106 • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
  • Page 107 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 108: Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode

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

  • Page 109: 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 110 3. Adjust the scan area as necessary.

  • Page 111: 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 112 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 113: 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 114 1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. •...

  • Page 115: Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode

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

  • Page 116: Scanning In 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 118 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 119: 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 120 • 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 121 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. •...

  • Page 122: Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode

    • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the EPSON Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode You can select these Adjustments options in EPSON Scan Professional Mode.
  • Page 123 Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Auto Exposure Automatically adjusts the image exposure settings when you click the Auto Exposure icon.

  • Page 124: 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 125 3. Adjust the scan area as necessary.
  • Page 126 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 127: 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 128: 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 can also access the window by clicking the...

  • Page 129: 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 130: Scanning With Mac Os X 10.6/10.7

    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 131 4. Select your scan settings as necessary.

  • Page 132: Available Scan Settings - Mac Os X 10.6/10.7

    Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 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 133 You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. 9. Click OK. EPSON Scan scans your document and you see this window:...
  • Page 134 11. Click Close to exit the EPSON Scan window, if necessary. EPSON Scan scans your original, and saves the PDF file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the document, if desired.

  • Page 135: 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 136: 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 Printing Pre-Selected Photos From a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time in your product's memory card slot.

  • Page 137: Memory Card Types

    Note: Do not force the card all the way into the slot. Insert it only until it meets resistance. The memory card access light flashes and then stays lit. Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card.

  • Page 138: Memory Card File Specifications

    • miniSDHC* • miniSD* • microSDHC* • microSD* • xD-Picture Card • xD-Picture Card Type M • xD-Picture Card Type M+ • xD-Picture Card Type H 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 139: 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 140: Viewing And Printing Individual Photos

    Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing Individual Photos You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. 1.

  • Page 141: Printing All Photos

    6. Press the OK button to see a preview of the photos that will print. You see a screen like this: 7. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings.
  • Page 142 • Press the Start button to immediately print one copy of all the photos on EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy or EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss in this size: 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). • To print one copy of all the photos on a different size or type of paper, continue with the next step.

  • Page 143: Printing Photos By Date

    6. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To modify any of the previewed photos, press the Menu button, select Photo Adjustments, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings.
  • Page 144 3. Select View and Print Photos and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 4. Press the Menu button, select Select Photos, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select the Select by Date option and press the OK button. You see a screen like this:...
  • Page 145 6. Select any date shown and press the right arrow button, then press the OK button. 7. To print more than one copy of all the photos taken on that date, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99).

  • Page 146: Viewing And Printing Photos From A Slide Show

    11. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To modify any of the previewed photos, press the Menu button, select Photo Adjustments, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings.

  • Page 147: Cropping Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen

    6. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To modify any of the previewed photos, press the Menu button, select Photo Adjustments, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings.

  • Page 148: Modifying Photos Displayed On The Lcd Screen

    • To move the crop area, press the arrow buttons. • To rotate the image, press the Menu button. • To check the cropped image, press the OK button. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can modify the quality and appearance of photos displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 149: Print Setting Options - Photo Mode

    1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Select a print setting and press the OK button. 4. Select an option for the setting. Note: To clear any previously used settings, press the Stop/Clear Settings button.

  • Page 150: Printing Photo Layouts

    Print settings Available options Description Paper Type Various paper types Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of paper types for copying (available options depend on the selected Paper Size setting) Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) Leaves a small margin around the image Quality...
  • Page 151 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Photos and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Photo Layout Sheet and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the arrow buttons to select one of the layout options and press the OK button. 5.

  • Page 152: Photo Layout Options

    7. If you see the screen above, do one of the following: • To allow your product to place the photos in the layout automatically, select Automatic layout. • To place photos in the layout manually, select Place photos manually and follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

  • Page 153: Printing Photo Proofsheets

    Printing Photo Proofsheets You can print a proof sheet containing small versions of all the photos on your memory card or other device. 1. Press the Home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Photos and press the OK button. 3.

  • Page 154: Setting Up File Sharing For Photo Transfers From Your Computer

    Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer Before you transfer photos from a computer to a memory card inserted into your product's memory card slots, you may need to set up your product's file sharing settings.

  • Page 155: Printing Pre-Selected Photos From A Memory Card

    • Mac OS X 10.4 with a network connection: Select the hard drive icon on your desktop, select Network in the sidebar, then select your product (it may be located within a folder with your network's name) and click OK. Select the MEMORYCARD icon on your desktop. 4.
  • Page 156 8. When you are ready to print, press the Start button. Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Clear Settings button. Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Related references Print Setting Options - Photo Mode...

  • Page 157: Replacing Ink Cartridges

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

  • Page 158: Checking Cartridge Status With Windows

    Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Press the OK button 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 159 Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.
  • Page 160 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 161: Checking Cartridge Status With Mac Os X

    • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see this window:...

  • Page 162: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges

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

  • Page 163: Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges

    Cyan Magenta Yellow 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 164 3. Open the cartridge cover. 4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 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 165 5. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak. 6. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one;...
  • Page 166 8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place.

  • Page 167: Printing With Black Ink And Expended Color Cartridges

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

  • Page 168: Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows

    5. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 6. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Click OK. 8. Print your document. EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Click Print in Black to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...

  • Page 169: Conserving Low Black Ink With Windows

    2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. Note: If the message screen appears on another computer on a network, you may need to cancel the print job using the product control panel.
  • Page 170 Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting, depending on other selected print settings. • 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 171: Adjusting Print Quality

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance...
  • Page 172 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6.
  • Page 173 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check and press the OK button. Press the Home button to exit.

  • Page 174: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    9. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours.
  • Page 176 4. Click Print. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning...

  • Page 177: Print Head Cleaning

    6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.
  • Page 178 5. Select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. Press the OK button. 7. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, then press the Start button to clean the print head. You see a message on the LCD screen during the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.

  • Page 179: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    8. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 9. Press the Start button to confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours.
  • Page 181 4. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, based on the nozzle check pattern. 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. The On light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.

  • Page 182: Print Head Alignment

    Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours.

  • Page 183: Aligning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel

    Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the product. 2. Press the Home button, if necessary. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4.
  • Page 184 6. Press the Start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 7. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set.

  • Page 185: Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 187 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment.

  • Page 188: Cleaning The Paper Path

    Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3.

  • Page 189: 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 when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
  • Page 190 Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. • Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the product from printing.
  • Page 191 4. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position). If not, turn on the product, wait for the print head to move, then turn the product off again. 5.
  • Page 192 Keep the product level during transportation. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment...

  • Page 193: Solving Problems

    Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. You can select Download the Latest Software from the Home screen of this manual or visit Epson's driver download site (U.S.

  • Page 194: Product Status Messages

    Printer error Turn the product off. Make sure there is no jammed paper inside the product, then turn it back on. If the error is not resolved, contact Epson for support. A printer's ink pad is Press the Start button to resume printing.

  • Page 195: Running A Product Check

    LCD screen message Condition/solution Recovery Mode The firmware update has failed, and the printer is in recovery mode. Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for instructions on repeating the firmware update. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related topics...
  • Page 196 6. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. You see this screen: 7. Press the Start button. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 8. Do 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 197: 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 198: Solving Setup Problems

    • If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after 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 199: Software Installation Problems

    Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and the USB cable or network cable is securely connected at both ends. If you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 200: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point

    Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.

  • Page 201: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network If EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product on a network, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your network. Verify connection using your product control panel. •...

  • Page 202: 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 203: Solving Copying Problems

    1. Press the Home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Network Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Select Confirm Network Settings and press the OK button. 5.

  • Page 204: 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 205: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product

    • Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • For best results, follow these guidelines: • Use new, smooth, high-quality paper that is not curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. •...
  • Page 206 3. Remove any jammed paper. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 4. Lower the scanner unit. 5. Press the OK button to resume printing. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions.

  • Page 207: Paper Jam Problems In The Paper Cassette

    Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette If paper has jammed in the paper cassette, try these solutions: 1. Close the output tray. 2. Pull out the paper cassette.
  • Page 208 3. Remove any jammed paper inside the cassette. 4. Remove any paper jammed inside the paper cassette slot. 5. Replace the paper cassette.
  • Page 209 6. Press the Start button to resume printing. If you still see a paper jam message, continue with these steps. 7. Turn off the product and unplug it from the electrical outlet. 8. Close the output tray. 9. Pull out the paper cassette. 10.

  • Page 210: Paper Jam Problems In The Auto Duplexer

    11. Place the product back on its base, then replace the paper cassette. 12. Plug the product back into the electrical outlet, then turn it on. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer If paper has jammed in the auto duplexer, try these solutions: 1.
  • Page 211 Note: Avoid touching the paper feed rollers. 5. Remove any jammed paper from the duplexer. 6. Open the cover on the duplexer and remove any additional jammed paper.

  • Page 212: Paper Ejection Problems

    7. Reattach the duplexer. 8. Press the Start button to resume printing. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 213: Solving Problems Printing From A Computer

    Related topics Loading Paper 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 214: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar

    3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Extended Settings button. 5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3, then click OK. 6. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 7. Click the Shortcut Icon box. 8. Click OK to close the open program windows.

  • Page 215: 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 216: 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 217: Blank Pages Print

    Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 218: Border Appears On Borderless Prints

    Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Related topics Loading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 219: Incorrect Image Size Or Position

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

  • Page 220: Slanted Printout

    Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Align the print head. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks...

  • Page 221: 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 222 Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...

  • Page 223: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions: • Clean the print head. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them. •...

  • Page 224: 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 225: Solving Scanning Problems

    • If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall your scanning software, try reinstalling it. Note: EPSON Scan is not available for Mac OS X 10.6/10.7. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems...

  • Page 226: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

    • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart EPSON Scan. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of EPSON Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.

  • Page 227: Line Of Dots Appears In All Scanned Images

    • If you are scanning using the EPSON Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images If a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or use a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth, if necessary.

  • Page 228: Image Colors Are Patchy At The Edges

    You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To reduce this effect, adjust these EPSON Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Descreening setting.

  • Page 229: Image Is Scanned Upside-Down

    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 230: Scanned Image Edges Are Cropped

    Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, make sure your original is placed correctly for scanning. If necessary, move your original away from the edges of the scanner glass slightly.

  • Page 231: Cannot Transfer Photos To Or From A Memory Card

    • Make sure the files on your memory card are in the correct format. • If you have too many photos on your memory card, you may not see all the photos you expect or may be prompted to select a group of photos by date. Reduce the number of photos on your card or select one group of photos at a time.

  • Page 232: Uninstalling Product Software - Windows

    5. In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 6. Open the Windows Control Panel utility. 7. Do one of the following to uninstall EPSON Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click...

  • Page 233: Where To Get Help

    – (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or...
  • Page 234 Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

  • Page 235: Technical Specifications

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

  • Page 236: Mac System Requirements

    • Mac OS X 10.4.11 • Mac OS X 10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product.

  • Page 237: Paper Specifications

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

  • Page 238: Printable Area Specifications

    Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) Paper types Plain bond paper Weight 20 lb (75 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum...

  • Page 239: Ink Cartridge Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for priming the printer.

  • Page 240: Memory Card Specifications

    Cartridge life Opened package: 6 months Unopened package: do not use if the date on the package has expired Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Ink freezes at 10.4 ºF (–12 ºC) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package.
  • Page 241 Compatible types Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo* Memory Stick PRO Duo* Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo* Memory Stick Micro* MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo* SDHC MultiMediaCard MMCplus MMCmobile* MMCmicro* miniSDHC* miniSD* microSDHC* microSD* xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type M+ xD-Picture Card Type H Media format DCF...

  • Page 242: Dimension Specifications

    Related references Memory Card File Specifications Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 6.7 inches (169 mm) Printing: 6.7 inches (169 mm) Width Stored: 17.5 inches (445 mm) Printing: 17.5 inches (445 mm) Depth Stored: 14.4 inches (367 mm) Printing: 22.2 inches (565 mm) Weight 13.9 lb (6.3 kg) (without ink cartridges)

  • Page 243: Environmental Specifications

    Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device class for computers) Note: Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n...

  • Page 244: Safety And Approvals Specifications

    • Manufacturer: Marvell Semiconductor Inc. • Type: SP88W8786-MD0-2C2T00 This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 245: Notices

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notices...

  • Page 246: Software Notices

    For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. Parent topic: Notices Software Notices OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE 1.
  • Page 247 busybox-1.2.2.1 ifupdown-0.6.8 kernel-2.6.18 lsp-arm-versatile926ejs-2.6.18_pro500 module-init-tools-3.2pre1 mount-2.12 net-tools-1.60 netbase-4.29 psmisc-21.5 readline-libs-5.0 sysvinit-2.86 udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The list of LGPL Programs: uclibc-0.9.29 libusb-libs-0.1.12...
  • Page 248 This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Net-SNMP". OpenSSL License/Original SSLeay License This printer product includes the open source software program "OpenSSL toolkit" which applies the license terms of OpenSSL License and Original SSLeay License.

  • Page 249: Trademarks

    , and EPSON Supplies Central are registered trademarks, EPSON Connect is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. is a trademark and EPSON Store is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

  • Page 250: 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 251: 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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