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  • Page 1 ST-M3000 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Power Saving Settings ......................30 Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ....................31 Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ..................32 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ............32 Setting Up Epson Connect Services....................33 Using Epson Email Print ....................... 34 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ....................
  • Page 4 Using the Mopria Print Service ......................40 Using Fire OS Printing ........................40 Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing ....................41 Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ..............41 Voice-activated Printing ........................42 Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................43 Network Security Recommendations ....................
  • Page 5 Copying Documents or Photos......................90 Copying Options..........................91 Printing from a Computer ......................... 93 Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows ............93 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ..................94 Paper Source Options - Windows ..................... 96 Print Quality Options - Windows ....................
  • Page 6 Printing Language and Interface Options................141 Printing a PCL Status Sheet ......................141 Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ........142 Selecting Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ..........143 Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows........145 Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ..........
  • Page 7 Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ............... 167 Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab ............... 167 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 ........168 Image Format Options......................... 170 Scan Resolution Guidelines ......................171 Faxing...............................
  • Page 8 Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Windows ............... 226 Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Mac ............... 228 Disabling Special Offers with Windows ..................230 Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box..................231 Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers ................232 Refilling the Ink Tank ........................232 Maintenance Box Replacement .......................
  • Page 9 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ............240 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ..............243 Print Head Cleaning ........................246 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............246 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility..............248 Power Cleaning ...........................
  • Page 10 Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac ..............283 Wired Network Connection Becomes Unstable ................284 Cannot Print Over a Network....................... 284 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................... 286 Solving Copying Problems ....................... 287 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................. 287 Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While................
  • Page 11 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................313 Scanning is Slow ......................... 314 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................314 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 314 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................315 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................315 Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................
  • Page 12 Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ....................343 Trademarks ............................346 Copyright Notice..........................347 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................347 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 348 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........348 Copyright Attribution ........................348...

  • Page 13: St-M3000 User's Guide

    ST-M3000 User's Guide Welcome to the ST-M3000 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

  • Page 14: Product Basics

    Using the Mopria Print Service Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets Voice-activated Printing Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

  • Page 15: Control Panel Buttons And Lights

    Control Panel Buttons and Lights power button and light home button LCD screen help button received fax light The LCD Screen Status Icon Information Parent topic: Using the Control Panel...

  • Page 16: The Lcd Screen

    The LCD Screen Displays various status information; select an icon to check its status or adjust its settings Menu options Select a tab to view different options and settings Setting options Select to perform an action Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights Status Icon Information Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions.

  • Page 17: Entering Characters On The Lcd Screen

    Icons Description Displays the network connection status; select the icon to set up or change your network connection. • The product is not connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. • The product is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. • The product is not connected to a wireless network.
  • Page 18 On-screen keyboard Displays the character count Moves the cursor left or right Switches between uppercase and lowercase characters Switches between characters and numbers or symbols Changes the keyboard layout Displays a list of common domain names to choose from Enters a space Select when you are finished Deletes the previous character...

  • Page 19: Viewing Animations

    Numeric keypad Cancels entry and closes the keypad Select when you are finished Clears the entered number Deletes the previous number Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Viewing Animations You can view animations on the LCD screen to help guide you with a procedure or to troubleshoot a problem.
  • Page 20 You see a screen like this: 2. Select Troubleshooting if you are experiencing a problem or How To to view instructions on common procedures. 3. Select a topic from the list of available topics and follow the on-screen instructions. While viewing the topics, you may see screens like this: Displays the current step number and the total number of steps Select the left arrow to view the previous step...

  • Page 21: Changing Lcd Screen Language

    Indicates your overall progress through the animation Select the right arrow to view the next step Parent topic: Using 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.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Date And Time

    Selecting the Date and Time Select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your preferred date and time format. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings. You see a screen like this: 3.

  • Page 23: Selecting Your Country Or Region

    9. Select the date format you want to use. 10. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current date, then select OK. 11. Select the time format you want to use. 12. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current time, then select OK. 13.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

    4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Select Country/Region. 6. Scroll up or down, if necessary, and select your country or region. You see a confirmation screen. 7. If the setting is correct, select Yes. (If not, select No and retry.) Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Sounds You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel.

  • Page 25: Preventing Pc Connection Via Usb

    • To select a specific sound level, select Normal Mode or Quiet Mode. Note: You can also select the icon on the home screen to switch between Normal Mode and Quiet Mode. 7. Scroll down and select Button Press. 8. Select the – or + icon to decrease or increase the sound. 9.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    5. Scroll down and select PC Connection via USB. 6. Select Disable. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings. You see a screen like this: 3.

  • Page 27: Product Parts - Front

    Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics Product Parts - Front Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ADF cover ADF input tray ADF edge guide ADF document support...
  • Page 28 ADF output tray Control panel Ink tank cover Ink tank Paper cassette cover Front cover Output tray Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 29: Product Parts - Inside

    Product Parts - Inside Document cover Scanner glass Print head Edge guide Paper cassette Output selector Printer cover Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...

  • Page 30: Product Parts - Back

    Product Parts - Back Output tray stopper LAN port USB port LINE port EXT port AC inlet Rear paper feed slot Rear cover Maintenance box cover Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Using Power Saving Settings Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time.

  • Page 31: Changing The Sleep Timer Settings

    Changing the Power Off Timer Settings Parent topic: Product Basics Changing the Sleep Timer Settings You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.

  • Page 32: Changing The Power Off Timer Settings

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

  • Page 33: Setting Up Epson Connect Services

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

  • Page 34: Using Epson Email Print

    Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 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 to an email and send it to your product.

  • Page 35: Using The Epson Iprint Mobile App

    Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.

  • Page 36: Using Epson Scan To Cloud

    Using Epson Scan to Cloud The Epson Scan to Cloud service allows you to scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product. Register an email address or online services such as Box, DropBox, Evernote, or Google Drive with your Epson Connect account.

  • Page 37: Using Airprint

    Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Using Google Cloud Print With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Google Cloud Print On A Chromebook

    With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.

  • Page 39: Android Printing Using The Epson Print Enabler

    Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your nearby Epson product and print.

  • Page 40: Using The Mopria Print Service

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

  • Page 41: Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

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

  • Page 42: Voice-Activated Printing

    • Alexa or Google Assistant: Set up your product's email address for use with Epson Connect. See the link below to activate it from the product control panel. • Siri: Download and install the Epson iPrint app then select your product. See the link below for instructions.

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Or Wired Networking

    Wi-Fi or Wired Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network. Network Security Recommendations Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Printing a Network Connection Report Changing or Updating Network Connections Network Security Recommendations To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network...

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

    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 45: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel

    Epson website. 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 46 You see a screen like this: 6. Select the name of your wireless network or select Enter Manually to enter the name manually. If you are entering the name manually, use the displayed keyboard to enter your network name and enable the password setting to enter the password.
  • Page 47 • To change the case of letters, select • To delete the previous character, select • To enter numbers and symbols, select 123#. • To enter a space, select • To finish entering your network name or password, select OK. 7.

  • Page 48: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

    Connecting to a Mobile Device You can connect a mobile device directly to the printer without a wireless router or access point. Note: Make sure the Epson iPrint Mobile app is installed on your mobile device before connecting to the printer.
  • Page 49 Select Next on the LCD screen to verify the printer information, and then open the Epson iPrint app on your device and select the printer displayed on the LCD screen. Select Complete on the LCD screen.

  • Page 50: Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple Ap)

    Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP) You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select the icon.

  • Page 51: Modifying The Wi-Fi Direct Network Name Or Password

    If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Modifying the Wi-Fi Direct Network Name or Password You can modify the Wi-Fi Direct name and password to create a more descriptive and secure Wi-Fi Direct network.
  • Page 52 You see this screen: 6. Press the down arrow and do one of the following: • To change the Wi-Fi Direct network name, select Change Network Name and select Yes. Select Change, then use the on-screen keyboard to enter the new network name. •...

  • Page 53: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    8. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. Note: Make a note of the SSID and password that appear. 9. Press the home button to return to the Home screen. Computers and wireless devices can now access the product using the new network name and password.

  • Page 54: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 4. Select Start Setup or Change Settings. 5. Select Push Button Setup (WPS). 6. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Note: Make sure you press Start Setup within two minutes of activating WPS on your router. 7.

  • Page 55: Printing A Network Connection Report

    3. Select Settings. You see a screen like this: 4. Select General Settings. 5. Select Network Settings. 6. Select Network Status. 7. Select Print Status Sheet. 8. Press the start button to print the status sheet. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Related tasks...
  • Page 56 You see a screen like this: 4. Select General Settings. 5. Select Network Settings. 6. Select Connection Check. You see a screen like this: 7. Select Print Check Report to print the network connection report. Examine any error codes and solutions shown on the network connection report.

  • Page 57: Network Connection Report Codes And Messages

    Network Connection Report Codes and Messages Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Network Connection Report Codes and Messages Check the error codes and messages on the network connection report to solve problems you may encounter with network connections. The tables here list solutions to problems based on the error codes and messages that may appear on the top of the report.
  • Page 58 Error code and message Solution E2, E3, or E7 Check the following: No wireless network names (SSID) found. • Make sure your router or access point is turned on, and Confirm that the router/access point is is correctly connected to your computer or network turned on and the wireless network (SSID) device.
  • Page 59 Error code and message Solution If the security on your router or access point is not one of the following types, change the type of security on your Security mode (e.g. WEP, WPA) does not router or access point and reset your product's network match the current setting of the printer.
  • Page 60 Error code and message Solution Make sure your computer or network device are turned on. Also make sure that you can access the internet and Confirm the connection and network setup other devices on the same network from the devices you of the PC or other device.
  • Page 61 Error code and message Solution Make sure other devices on the network are turned on and do the following: Confirm the following • Make sure the IP address, subnet mask, and default -Entered security key/password is correct gateway addresses are correct, if you are entering them -Index of the security key/password is set to manually.

  • Page 62: Changing Or Updating Network Connections

    Network Environment Messages Message Solution *Multiple network names (SSID) that match Check the settings on your router and other access points your entered network name (SSID) have to make sure each one uses a different SSID. been detected. Confirm network name (SSID).

  • Page 63: Accessing The Web Config Utility

    Wi-Fi connection. 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product. 2. Uninstall your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections...

  • Page 64: Connecting To A New Wi-Fi Router

    1. Do one of the following: • Windows: Uninstall your product software. • Mac: Go to the next step. 2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic:...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Compatible Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel Selecting the Default Paper Source Settings Loading Paper in the Cassette You can load paper up to this size in the paper cassette: Legal (8.5 ×...
  • Page 67 2. Pull out the paper cassette until it stops. Note: You cannot remove the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
  • Page 68 4. Do one of the following: • Insert paper into the cassette with the printable side facedown and slide it in until it stops. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the rear of the cassette. • For legal-size paper, load paper using the guide line as shown.
  • Page 69 • For 8.5 × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm) paper, load paper using the guide line as shown. • Insert up to 10 envelopes with the printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown.
  • Page 70 5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides. 6. Slide the cassette back into the product until it stops. 7. Select the size and type of the paper you loaded on the product LCD screen. If your paper size is not displayed, select User Defined.
  • Page 71 • If you loaded envelopes, thick paper, or business cards, lower the output selector to eject paper to the front of the printer and leave the paper cassette cover open. Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: •...

  • Page 72: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed Slot

    Related tasks Selecting the Default Paper Source Settings Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes from the rear paper feed slot. 1. Slide the edge guides out all the way. 2.
  • Page 73 • Load one envelope in the center of the rear paper feed slot. Load it printable side up and flap edge left. • Load one sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown. You can load one sheet at a time in only these sizes: Letter (8.5 ×...
  • Page 74 4. If you loaded envelopes or thick paper, open the paper cassette cover, lower the output selector to eject paper to the front of the printer, and leave the paper cassette cover open. 5. Select Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setting to select the size and type of paper you loaded.

  • Page 75: Paper Loading Capacity

    Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Selecting the Default Paper Source Settings Paper Loading Capacity Note: The output tray holds up to 100 sheets of plain paper face down. Exceeding this limit can cause paper to fall or a paper jam to occur. Remove printouts as necessary to keep the amount of paper in the output tray under 100 sheets.
  • Page 76 1200 mm]): — User-defined (7.2 × 10.1 inches 1 sheet [182 × 257 mm] to 8.5 × 11.7 inches [215.9 x 297 mm]): 1 sheet Epson Bright White Pro Paper 200 sheets Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper...

  • Page 77: Double-Sided Printing Capacity

    Paper You cannot print double-sided on the following paper types: • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided • Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper...

  • Page 78: Compatible Epson Papers

    (U.S. sales), epson.ca (Canadian sales), or epson.com.jm (Caribbean sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Bright White Pro Paper Letter (8.5 ×...

  • Page 79: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

    Epson Bright White Pro Paper Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper Letterhead paper Letterhead Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Card Stock Thick paper 25 to 68 lb (91 to 256 g/m²) Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte...

  • Page 80: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Control Panel

    Loading Paper Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel For this paper Select this Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Pro Paper Letterhead paper Letterhead High-quality plain paper High Quality Plain Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte...

  • Page 81: Selecting The Default Paper Source Settings

    For this paper Select this Paper Type setting Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Prem. Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double- sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Card Stock Thick paper 25 to 68 lb (91 to 256 g/m²)
  • Page 82 Paper Source Available settings Description Settings option A4/Letter Auto Select On to switch the selected paper size to match the Switching loaded paper (Letter or A4) if the wrong size is selected Error Notice Paper Size Notice Select On for either of these settings to display an error message when the selected paper type or size does not Paper Type Notice match the loaded paper...

  • Page 83: Placing Originals On The Product

    Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass...
  • Page 84 2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) from the edge of the scanner glass.

  • Page 85: Placing Originals In The Automatic Document Feeder

    Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder You can place single- or multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them. Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
  • Page 86 2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
  • Page 87 4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and short edge first. Note: Do not load originals above the arrow mark on the ADF edge guide.

  • Page 88: Adf Original Document Specifications

    5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown. Select the link below to select the copy orientation setting that matches how you loaded your original.
  • Page 89 Paper type Paper size Paper weight Loading capacity Plain paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches 17 to 24 lb Approximately 35 sheets [216 × 279 mm]) (64 to 95 g/m²) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches 10 sheets [216 ×...

  • Page 90: Copying

    Copying Documents or Photos Copying Options Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass or in the ADF.

  • Page 91: Copying Options

    8. When you are ready to copy, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel on the LCD screen. Parent topic: Copying Related references Compatible Epson Papers Copying Options Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
  • Page 92 Copying option Available settings Description Reduce/Enlarge Actual Size Copies the original at its full size 45%->195% and Automatically converts from one size to another other conversions Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the paper size you selected Original Size Various sizes Select the document size of your original...

  • Page 93: Printing From A Computer

    You can print with the standard Epson printer software using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...

  • Page 94: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

    Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. 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.
  • Page 95 Note: Enabling Quiet Mode may reduce printing speed. Paper Source Options - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software...

  • Page 96: 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 Select Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size. Paper Cassette Selects the paper in the cassette as the paper source.

  • Page 97: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows

    Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main tab. 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 98 You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 5. Click the Print Density button.

  • Page 99: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options on the Binding Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.

  • Page 100: Print Density Adjustments - Windows

    Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Start Page Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page. Create Folded Booklet Options Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows...

  • Page 101: Selecting Additional Layout And Print Options - Windows

    Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab. 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: •...
  • Page 102 4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Custom Tone Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows...

  • Page 103: Custom Tone Correction Options - Windows

    Custom Tone Correction Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Tone Correction window to customize the image tone for your print job. Gamma Adjusts the midtone density of the image. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image.

  • Page 104: Image Options And Additional Settings - Windows

    Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Image Options Emphasize Text Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.

  • Page 105: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    Note: These settings are not saved with your document. You can select to print the following information: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time • Document Name • Collate Number Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer.
  • Page 106 You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.

  • Page 107: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

    4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

  • Page 108: Extended Settings - Windows

    7. Click OK to close the printer software window. Extended Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Extended Settings - Windows You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues.

  • Page 109: Printing Your Document - Windows

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

  • Page 110: Locking Printer Settings - Windows

    You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Locking Printer Settings - Windows Windows administrators can lock access to some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
  • Page 111 4. Select the checkbox for each setting you want to lock. To lock all print settings, select All Document Settings. 5. Under Advanced Settings, select the setting option you want to use for each locked setting. 6. Click OK. Locked Setting Options Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows...

  • Page 112: Locked Setting Options

    Locked Setting Options Select the options you want to use for any locked print settings. Setting Options Description Anti-Copy Various data items Lets you select the data to use for the pattern or prohibit anti- Pattern copy patterns Add/Delete Lets you add or delete a customized anti-copy pattern Settings Lets you select the arrangement, size, and other settings for the custom anti-copy pattern...

  • Page 113: Selecting Default Print Settings - 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 114: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens

    Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the...

  • Page 115: Changing Automatic Update Options

    • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually. Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows...

  • Page 116: Printing With The Built-In Epson Driver - Windows 10 S

    Note: The built-in Epson driver in Windows 10 S does not include all the available print settings for your product. To print with additional settings, download and install the Epson Print and Scan utility from the Windows Store.
  • Page 117 You see a window like this: 4. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 5. Click the Advanced button.
  • Page 118 You see a window like this: 6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. 7. To print multiple copies, select or enter the number as the Copy Count setting. 8. To print multiple copies of multi-page documents in sets, select the Collated checkbox. 9.
  • Page 119 10. Select the Layout tab. 11. Select the orientation of your document as the Orientation setting.

  • Page 120: Printing On A Mac

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

  • Page 121: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac

    Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document - Mac Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1.
  • Page 122 You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the Mac OS version and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
  • Page 123 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.

  • Page 124: Paper Source Options - Mac

    Note: The available print settings and appearance of the print window may be different than those covered here, depending on the Mac OS version and the application you are using. 9. Select the Paper Source you wish to print from. 10.

  • Page 125: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac

    Normal For everyday text and image printing. Fine For text and graphics with good quality and print speed. Quality For text and graphics with increased quality and print speed. Best Quality For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac...

  • Page 126: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac

    Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop- up menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu.
  • Page 127 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 Mac OS version you are using. 1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options. 2.

  • Page 128: Double-Sided Printing Options And Adjustments - Mac

    Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac You can select any of the available options in the Two-sided Printing Settings pop-up menu to set up your double-sided print job. Long-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper. Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper.

  • Page 129: Printing Preferences - Mac

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

  • Page 130: Printing Your Document - Mac

    Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document - Mac...

  • Page 131: Checking Print Status - Mac

    Printing Your Document - Mac Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows You can print with the Epson Universal Print Driver using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections. Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows...

  • Page 132: Installing The Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

    The Epson Universal Print Driver supports multiple printer languages, such as PCL and ESC/P-R, and can be installed on a Windows computer. Before enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) printing on your product, make sure you have installed the software as described on the Start Here sheet.
  • Page 133 3. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see this screen: 4. Select Yes: Network connection and click OK. Note: Select the Set Default of Printer Control Language to PCL6 checkbox if you want to set the default printer language to PCL6. Leave this option deselected to set the printer language to ESC/P- R.
  • Page 134 After the software finishes searching for products, you see a screen like this: 5. Do one of the following: • If you are installing one product, make sure Add EPSON Universal Print Driver is selected and continue with the next step.
  • Page 135 6. Open the Select a port to connect a printer menu and select an existing printer port, if necessary. Otherwise, skip this option to create a new port automatically. 7. Select the product you want to install from the Found Printers list. Note: Deselect the Set as default printer checkbox if you do not want the product to be set as your default printer.

  • Page 136: Selecting Pdl (Page Description Language) Settings

    10. Select the checkbox next to the product you want to make your default printer, if necessary. 11. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings You can select settings for PCL printing using the control panel on the product.
  • Page 137 6. Select one of the options shown above, then select the PDL print configuration options you want to use. 7. When you are finished, press the home button to exit. PDL Print Configuration Options Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows...

  • Page 138: Pdl Print Configuration Options

    PDL Print Configuration Options Select the PDL Print Configuration options you want to use for PCL printing. PDL Print Configuration Available Description option settings Common Settings Paper Size Various sizes Sets the default paper size for PCL printing Paper Type Various paper Sets the default paper type for PCL printing types...

  • Page 139: Selecting Printer Language And Interface Settings

    PDL Print Configuration Available Description option settings Pitch 0.44 to 99.99 cpi Selects the default font pitch if the font is scalable and fixed-pitch (availability depends on font source and number settings) Height 4.00 to 999.75 pt Selects the default font height if the font is scalable and proportional (availability depends on font source and number settings) Symbol Set...
  • Page 140 2. Select Settings. 3. Select General Settings. You see a screen like this: 4. Select Printer Settings. You see a screen like this: 5. Select Printing Language.

  • Page 141: Printing Language And Interface Options

    Home screen. Printing Language and Interface Options Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Printing Language and Interface Options Select the printing language and interface options you want to use.

  • Page 142: Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

    EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Manage > Printer properties. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printer properties. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers.

  • Page 143: Selecting Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

    The product's settings and other information appears in the Current Printer Information area. 4. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Selecting Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
  • Page 144 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 EPSON Universal Print Driver as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.

  • Page 145: Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

    EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Manage > Printing Preferences. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Print Preferences. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers.

  • Page 146: Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

    These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Administrators can lock some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
  • Page 147 EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Manage > Printer properties. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printer properties. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers.

  • Page 148: Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options

    Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows You can use the Epson Universal Print Driver to find and add network printers. 1. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 149 • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printer properties. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printer properties.
  • Page 150 The selected printer or printers appear in the lower section of the screen. 7. Select the checkbox next to the product you want to make your default printer, if necessary. 8. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows...

  • Page 151: Printing From A Chromebook

    With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.
  • Page 152 Parent topic: Printing from a Computer...

  • Page 153: Scanning

    After placing your originals 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 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program...

  • Page 154: Scanning To A Connected Computer

    • Computer lets you scan to a connected computer using your saved scan settings. • Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. • WSD lets you manage network scanning in Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (English only).
  • Page 155 Note: Be sure you have installed Epson Scan 2 and Event Manager on your computer before scanning to your computer. 1. Place your original on the product for scanning. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Scan. You see a screen like this: 4.

  • Page 156: Scanning To The Cloud

    You can use the control panel to send your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. Note: Make sure to set up your product using Epson Connect before using this feature. 1. Place your original on the product for scanning.
  • Page 157 3. Select Scan. You see a screen like this: 4. Select Cloud. You see a screen like this: Note: You must register your product with Epson Connect to select a destination. 5. Press the OK button to select a destination.

  • Page 158: Setting Up A Wsd Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista)

    6. Change any of the displayed settings on the Scan tab as necessary. 7. Select the Advanced Settings tab to view and change additional scan settings, if necessary. 8. On the Scan tab, press the start button to start scanning. Your product scans your original and saves the scanned file to the selected destination.

  • Page 159: Changing Default Scan Job Settings

    Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section.
  • Page 160 • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2. • Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2.
  • Page 161 You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:...

  • Page 162: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
  • Page 163 You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:...

  • Page 164: Starting A Scan From A Smart Device

    Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Smart Device You can start a scan from a smart device using the Epson iPrint app. You can save the scanned document to your device or a cloud service, e-mail it, or print it.
  • Page 165 You see this window:...
  • Page 166 7. Select the Correct Document Skew setting to correct skewed originals, image contents, or both. 8. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window. 9. Reinsert your original into the ADF, if necessary.

  • Page 167: Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab

    Parent topic: Scanning Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Rotate Rotates the original image clockwise to the desired angle before scanning it.

  • Page 168: Saving Scanned Documents As A Searchable Pdf Using Epson Scan 2

    Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 You can scan a document and save the text in a searchable PDF. In a searchable PDF, text is recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original.
  • Page 169 Note: The required Epson Scan 2 OCR Component is installed automatically when you install your product software as instructed on the Start Here sheet. If you install your scanner software programs individually, be sure to also install this component if you want to perform OCR.

  • Page 170: Image Format Options

    Image Format Options You can select different image formats and related options. For details on available options, click the ? icon on the Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options window. Not all image formats have options. BITMAP (*.bmp) A standard image file format for most Windows programs.

  • Page 171: Scan Resolution Guidelines

    If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print it at a larger size, you may need to increase the resolution from the default resolution set by Epson Scan 2. Follow these guidelines to determine the resolution setting you need: •...

  • Page 172: Faxing

    Faxing See these sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product.
  • Page 173 1. Connect a phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product.
  • Page 174 2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product.
  • Page 175 Any phone or answering machine must be connected to the EXT port for your product to detect an incoming fax call when the phone is picked up. Epson cannot guarantee compatibility with VoIP, cable phone systems, or fiberoptic digital services such as FIOS.

  • Page 176: Setting Up Fax Features

    Setting Up Fax Features Before faxing with your product, set up your fax header and select the fax features you want to use. Note: If you leave your product unplugged for a long period of time, you may need to reset the date and time settings for faxes.
  • Page 177 You see a screen like this: 3. Make sure a phone line is connected and select Proceed. 4. Use the displayed keyboard to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name. You can enter up to 40 characters. Select OK when finished. 5.

  • Page 178: Selecting The Line Type

    • If you did not connect an external telephone or answering machine, select No and go to step 9. (Receive Mode is automatically set to Auto; otherwise you cannot receive faxes.) 8. On the next Receive Mode Setting screen, select Yes to receive faxes automatically or select No to receive faxes manually.

  • Page 179: Setting The Number Of Rings To Answer

    You see a screen like this: 3. Set the switch to Use to activate the setting. 4. Select Access Code. 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter the access code, such as 9, and select OK. Parent topic: Setting Up Basic Fax Features Setting the Number of Rings to Answer If you connect an external answering machine and select to receive faxes automatically, make sure the Rings to Answer setting is correct.

  • Page 180: Selecting Advanced Fax Settings

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select the number of rings and select OK. Make sure to select a number higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to for answering a call. Note: An answering machine picks up every call faster than the product, but the product can detect fax tones and start receiving faxes.

  • Page 181: Receive Settings - Fax

    You see a screen like this: 5. Select the group of settings you want to change. Receive Settings - Fax Report Settings - Fax Basic Settings - Fax Security Settings - Fax Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Receive Settings - Fax Select the fax output or print options you want to use for incoming faxes.
  • Page 182 Setting Options Description Save to Computer Converts received faxes to PDFs and saves them on a computer connected to the product Yes and Print Print Settings Setting Options Description Auto Reduction Select to reduce the size of large received faxes to fit on the paper size Select to print large incoming faxes at their original size on multiple sheets, if necessary...

  • Page 183: Report Settings - Fax

    Setting Options Description Print Suspend Time Select On to set a time period to stop automatic printing of faxes or reports and save received faxes in the product’s memory. (Make sure there is enough Time to Stop free memory before using this function.) Time to Restart Quiet Mode Select On to reduce noise during printing.
  • Page 184 Setting Options Description Fax Speed Fast(33,600bps) Sets the speed at which you send and receive faxes Medium(14,400bps) Slow(9,600bps) Turns on Error Correction Mode (ECM) to automatically correct errors in sent or received fax data Turns off Error Correction Mode (ECM); color faxes cannot be sent or received Dial Tone Detection Automatically dials the number you enter for faxing...

  • Page 185: Security Settings - Fax

    Setting Options Description Distinctive Ring If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on your phone line, your telephone company can assign two Single or more phone numbers to the same line and assign Double different ring patterns to each. If you use this service, select the number of rings for your fax number so Triple your product can receive faxes on the correct...

  • Page 186: Setting Up The Fax Utility - Windows

    1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select EPSON Software. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility.
  • Page 187 The first time you use the FAX Utility, you see this introduction window: 3. Read about the FAX Utility and click Close at the bottom of the window.

  • Page 188: Setting Up Fax Features Using The Fax Utility - Mac

    You see this window: 4. Click Select Printer and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your product's fax settings to the FAX Utility. Note: For detailed information, click Help or Open Online Help. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Mac.

  • Page 189: Setting Up Contacts And Contact Groups

    1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select the FAX option for your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2.

  • Page 190: Setting Up Contacts Using The Product Control Panel

    Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your contacts and contact groups using the control panel on your product. Creating a Contact Editing or Deleting a Contact Creating a Contact Group Editing or Deleting a Contact Group Parent topic: Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups Creating a Contact...
  • Page 191 You see a screen like this: 4. Select Add Entry. 5. Select Add Contact. You see a screen like this: 6. Select the registry number you want to use for the contact you are adding. 7. Select the Name field, use the displayed keyboard to enter the contact name (up to 30 characters), and select OK.

  • Page 192: Editing Or Deleting A Contact

    8. Select the Index Word field, use the displayed keyboard to enter a word to use when searching for an entry (up to 30 characters), and select OK. (This field is optional.) 9. Select the Fax Number field, and use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number, and select OK. You can enter up to 64 characters.

  • Page 193: Creating A Contact Group

    You see a screen like this: 5. Do one of the following: • To delete the contact, select Delete and select Yes on the confirmation screen. • To edit the contact, select Edit, and change the contact information as necessary. Select OK when finished.
  • Page 194 You see a screen like this: 3. Select Contacts. 4. Select Add Entry. 5. Select Add Group. You see a screen like this: 6. Select the registry number you want to use for the group you are adding. 7. Select the Group Name field, use the displayed keyboard to enter the group name (up to 30 characters), and select OK.

  • Page 195: Editing Or Deleting A Contact Group

    8. Select the Index Word field, use the displayed keyboard to enter a word to use when searching for a group (up to 30 characters), and select OK. (This field is optional.) 9. Select Contact(s) Added to the Group. You see your contacts list. 10.

  • Page 196: Importing Contacts Using The Fax Utility - Windows

    1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select EPSON Software. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility.
  • Page 197 The first time you use the FAX Utility, you see this introduction window: 3. Read about the FAX Utility and click Close at the bottom of the window.
  • Page 198 You see this window: 4. To edit the contacts list on your product, click Contacts. 5. Do one of the following: • To edit a contact, select it in the list and click the icon. • To delete a contact, select it in the list and click the icon.

  • Page 199: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using The Fax Utility - Mac

    You see this window: 7. Select File > Import From Windows Address Book. 8. Select the contacts you want to import and click OK. Note: For detailed information, select Help or Open Online Help. Parent topic: Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups Related topics Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac...
  • Page 200 You see this window: 3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. You see this window:...

  • Page 201: Sending Faxes

    5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 202: Sending A Fax Using The Control Panel

    Related tasks Selecting the Line Type Related topics Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel Placing Originals on the Product Sending a Fax Using the Control Panel You can send a fax from your product control panel by entering the fax number, or selecting the number from either the contact list or fax history.
  • Page 203 4. Do one of the following to select fax recipients: • Manually enter a fax number: Select Keypad, enter a fax number using the numeric keypad, and select OK when done. To add another fax number, repeat this step; the number of multiple recipients appears in the upper right corner of the LCD screen.

  • Page 204: Fax Sending Options

    Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Fax Sending Options While sending a fax, you can select Fax Settings and select these options. Setting Options Description Original Size (Glass) Half Letter Sets the size for a document placed on the scanner glass Letter Color Mode...

  • Page 205: Sending A Fax At A Specified Time

    Setting Options Description Direct Send Select On to send black-and-white faxes to a single recipient as soon as the connection is made, without saving the scanned image to memory. You cannot use this setting when sending a color fax or sending a fax to multiple recipients.
  • Page 206 You see a screen like this: 4. Enter a fax number or select a number from the Contacts or Recent list. 5. Select the Fax Settings tab. 6. Select Send Fax Later. 7. Select On. 8. Select Time, use the numeric keypad on the LCD screen to enter your desired time, and select OK, then select OK again.

  • Page 207: Dialing Fax Numbers From A Connected Telephone

    Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone If you connected a telephone to the EXT port on your product, you can send a fax by dialing the fax number from the connected telephone. If the recipient's phone number and fax number are the same, you can speak to the recipient before sending the fax.
  • Page 208 You see a window like this: 2. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer. 3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button, change the necessary settings, and click OK. Note: If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
  • Page 209 If you’re faxing for the first time, you see a window like this one: 6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information.

  • Page 210: Sending Faxes Using The Fax Utility - Mac

    7. Enter the recipient's name and fax number or select a recipient from the phonebook, then click Next. Note: For detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. Select a cover sheet and enter a subject and message, then click Next.
  • Page 211 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. Select your product FAX option as the Printer setting. 4.
  • Page 212 You see this window: 7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book.

  • Page 213: Receiving Faxes

    You see this window: 9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 10. Click Fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically Receiving Faxes Manually...

  • Page 214: Receiving Faxes Automatically

    If you connected a telephone to your product so you can use the same phone line for faxes and voice calls, you can also set your product to receive faxes manually. This allows you to check for a fax tone using the telephone and press a button on your product to receive the fax.

  • Page 215: Receiving A Fax By Polling

    4. Select Send/Receive. 5. Select Receive. 6. Select the icon to start receiving the fax. 7. Hang up the telephone. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically Receiving a Fax by Polling You can use polling to receive a fax from another fax machine (such as a fax information service). Note: You cannot use polling to receive a fax from a fax information service that uses audio guidance.

  • Page 216: Saving And Viewing Received Faxes

    6. Enter the fax number you expect to receive the fax from. 7. Select Polling to start receiving the fax. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Saving and Viewing Received Faxes You can save received faxes in your product's memory and view them on the LCD screen. The inbox can hold up to 100 documents but can vary depending on the file size of the documents.

  • Page 217: Selecting Received Fax Options Using The Fax Utility - Windows

    1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select EPSON Software. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 2. Select FAX Utility.
  • Page 218 The first time you use the FAX Utility, you see this introduction window: 3. Read about the FAX Utility and click Close at the bottom of the window.
  • Page 219 You see this window: 4. To save faxes received by your product on your computer, select Save received faxes on this computer. 5. Select the destination folder and other options, and click OK. You return to the FAX Utility window. 6.

  • Page 220: Checking Fax Status

    7. Select how often you want to be notified of received faxes and click OK. Note: For detailed information, click Help or Open Online Help. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Checking Fax Status You can check the status of current fax jobs, or faxes that have been received or sent on the product control panel.

  • Page 221: Printing Fax Reports

    Printing Fax Reports You can print several types of fax reports whenever necessary. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Fax. You see a screen like this: 3. Select the icon. 4. Select Fax Report. 5. Select the fax report you want to print. Fax Report Options Parent topic: Faxing...
  • Page 222 Fax Settings List Print a list of the current fax communication settings. Protocol Trace Print a detailed report for the previous sent or received fax. Parent topic: Printing Fax Reports...

  • Page 223: Refilling Ink And Replacing The Maintenance Box

    Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on a tank could damage the product. Ink Safety Precautions Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box Refilling the Ink Tank Maintenance Box Replacement Ink Safety Precautions Note: The product has a low ink alert system.
  • Page 224 Ink Refilling Precautions • Use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product. • Epson's warranties do not extend to any damage caused by the use of third-party ink or ink not designed for your printer. • This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tank is filled or refilled with ink.

  • Page 225: Checking The Ink And Maintenance Box Levels

    Your product and software will let you know when to refill the ink or replace the maintenance box. Note: When using the Epson Universal Print Driver printer software with the product, you can check ink and maintenance box status by using the printer buttons or the utilities included with the standard Epson printer software.

  • Page 226: Checking Maintenance Box Status On The Lcd Screen

    As a precaution, perform regular visual inspections of the ink tank to ensure the ink level does not fall below the lower line. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product.
  • Page 227 You see a window like this: 2. Refill the ink tank or replace the maintenance box as needed. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tank correctly. The product cannot directly measure the ink level in the tank; instead it estimates the amount of ink remaining by internally monitoring ink usage.

  • Page 228: Checking Ink And Maintenance Box Levels - Mac

    1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor.
  • Page 229 You see a window like this: 3. Refill the ink tank or replace the maintenance box as needed. Note: To update or refresh the displayed ink level, click Update. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tank correctly.

  • Page 230: Disabling Special Offers With Windows

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

  • Page 231: Purchase Epson Ink And Maintenance Box

    Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Note: Epson's warranties do not extend to any damage caused by the use of third-party ink or ink not designed for your printer.

  • Page 232: Ink Bottle And Maintenance Box Part Numbers

    Black Maintenance box part number: T04D100 Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box Refilling the Ink Tank Make sure you have a new ink bottle handy and have read the ink safety precautions before you begin. You can continue to use the product even if the ink tank is not filled all the way. However, for the most accurate ink level monitoring, fill all the ink tank up to the upper line.
  • Page 233 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Maintenance. You see this screen: 4. Scroll down and select Reset Ink Level. 5. Open the ink tank cover, then open the ink tank cap.
  • Page 234 6. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it. Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the bottle. Do not touch the top of the bottle after its cap is removed. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
  • Page 235 7. Insert the ink bottle into the filling port, as shown below.
  • Page 236 8. Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle. Ink flows into the tank and stops automatically when the ink is filled to the upper line. Note: If ink does not flow from the bottle, lift and reinsert the bottle. 9.

  • Page 237: Maintenance Box Replacement

    Parent topic: Refilling Ink and Replacing the Maintenance Box Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box Maintenance Box Replacement The maintenance box stores surplus ink that gets collected during printing or print head cleaning. When you see a message on the LCD screen, follow the on-screen instructions to replace the maintenance box.
  • Page 238 Note the following precautions when replacing the maintenance box: • Do not remove the maintenance box or its cover except when replacing the maintenance box; otherwise, ink may leak. • Do not touch the green chip on the side of the maintenance box. •...

  • Page 239: Adjusting Print Quality

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to run a Power Cleaning or clean the paper or print head path.

  • Page 240: Checking The Nozzles Using The Product Control Panel

    Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the paper cassette. 3.
  • Page 241 You see a screen like this: 6. Select Print. The nozzle check pattern prints.
  • Page 242 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Print head needs Power Cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select O.

  • Page 243: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select X and continue with the next step. • If almost the entire pattern is missing, select O and see the link below for instructions on performing a Power Cleaning. 9.
  • Page 244 You see a window like this: 4. Click Print.
  • Page 245 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Print head needs Power Cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish.

  • Page 246: Print Head Cleaning

    If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. If almost the entire pattern is missing, see the link below for instructions on performing a Power Cleaning. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility Refilling the Ink Tank Related topics...
  • Page 247 You see this screen: 5. Select Print Head Cleaning. You see a screen like this: 6. Select Start to clean the print head. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the screen.

  • Page 248: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours without printing. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...
  • Page 249 You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the printer cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print.
  • Page 250 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Print head needs Power 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.

  • Page 251: Power Cleaning

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least six hours. Run a nozzle check again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...

  • Page 252: Power Cleaning Using A Computer Utility

    If the print quality did not improve, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before running another Power Cleaning. If the print quality does not improve after running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for support.
  • Page 253 If the print quality did not improve, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before running another Power Cleaning. If the print quality does not improve after running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for support.

  • Page 254: Print Head Alignment

    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 Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality...

  • Page 255: Cleaning The Paper Guide

    7. Follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing head alignment patterns. 8. Check the printed patterns on the alignment sheet and select the following on the LCD screen, depending on the alignment pattern you printed: •...

  • Page 256: Cleaning The Print Head Path

    2. Load plain paper in the cassette in this size: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Maintenance. You see this screen: 5.
  • Page 257 To clean the print head path, use the following: • Several cotton swabs • ¼ cup (60 ml) water containing 2 to 3 drops of mild dish detergent • A small flashlight Caution: Do not use any other liquid to clean the print head path or you may damage your product. 1.
  • Page 258 5. Using the flashlight, check the translucent film shown here for ink smears. Translucent film Print head rail Caution: Do not touch the print head rail or wipe the grease off of it. You may not be able to print. Do not touch the white flat cable or ink tubes.

  • Page 259: Checking The Number Of Sheets

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

  • Page 260: Checking The Sheet Counter - Windows

    4. Select Printer and Option Information. You see this window: 5. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Note: The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status Monitor 3 is enabled.

  • Page 261: Checking The Sheet Counter - Mac

    Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac You can check the number of sheets of paper that have fed through the product by checking the sheet counter. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers &...

  • Page 262: 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 Cleaning the Paper Rollers 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 263 6. Use a soft, moist, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. Caution: Do not use a dry cloth to clean the rollers. 7. Close the ADF cover.
  • Page 264 8. Open the document cover. 9. Clean the scanner glass with a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended), moistened with a little glass cleaner. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass and do not press the glass surface with any force.
  • Page 265 11. Open the ADF cover and raise the ADF input tray. 12. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the transparent part on the underside of the ADF input tray.

  • Page 266: Cleaning The Paper Rollers

    13. Close the ADF input tray. 14. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Cleaning the Paper Rollers If you encounter repeated paper feed issues from the cassette, clean the paper rollers inside the product.
  • Page 267 6. Slide out the paper cassette and remove the paper. 7. Place the product on its side with the ink tank on the bottom. Warning: Be careful not to trap your fingers under the product.

  • Page 268: Transporting Your Product

    8. Use a soft, moist cloth to clean the paper rollers, as shown. Rotate the rollers to clean them thoroughly. 9. Return the product to its normal position. Caution: Do not leave the product on its side for an extended period of time. 10.
  • Page 269 Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. • Do not lift the product by gripping the scanner unit. Make sure you lift using the handholds on the bottom of the product.
  • Page 270 • Do not put opened ink bottles in the box with the product. • Do not carry the product by its control panel; this may damage the product. Note: Before storing your product for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to help prevent the print head from drying out.
  • Page 271 7. Open the ink tank unit cover and make sure that the ink tank cap is installed securely. 8. Close the ink tank cover until it clicks into place.
  • Page 272 9. Insert the accessory box that came with the printer with the flap facing the front as shown below. 10. Place the product in a plastic bag. 11. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product.

  • Page 273: Solving Problems

    Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates It's a good idea to check Epson's support website occasionally for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support...

  • Page 274: Product Status Messages

    Software program group, accessible by the Start button, or on the Start or Apps screens, depending on your version of Windows. • OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater.

  • Page 275: Message Appears Prompting You To Reset The Ink Level

    Access your product's built-in Web Config utility and update the root update the root certificate certificate for your product. from the Epson Web Config utility. Check that the printer Make sure the printer port is selected correctly on the Port tab of the driver is installed on the Printer Properties screen (Windows) or the System Properties >...

  • Page 276: Running A Product Check

    Note: Depending on the operating conditions, you may see the ink reset message even when there is still ink in the tank. 2. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to reset the ink level. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tank correctly.
  • Page 277 • 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 278: Resetting Control Panel Defaults

    Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factory defaults. You can choose which settings to reset or reset them all. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.

  • Page 279: Product Does Not Turn On Or Off

    • If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished, 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 280: Solving Network 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 fax and network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your fax and network data and settings.
  • Page 281 Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. If your router uses a single network name (SSID) for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, give each band its own network name (SSID) instead, such as Home Network 2.4 GHz and Home Network 5 GHz.

  • Page 282: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your Internet connection when you restart your router, so note the next step before restarting it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

  • Page 283: Product Does Not Appear In Mac Printer Window

    give each band its own network name (SSID) instead, such as Home Network 2.4 GHz and Home Network 5 GHz. See your router documentation or contact your internet service provider for instructions. • Check to see if your wireless router or access point has an enabled Privacy Separator function that is preventing detection of your device over the network.

  • Page 284: Wired Network Connection Becomes Unstable

    If you cannot connect to your product over the wireless network or the connection becomes unstable, move the device connected to your Mac USB 3.0 port further away from your Mac. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Wired Network Connection Becomes Unstable When you connect the product to a wired network using a router or access point that supports IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet), the connection may become unstable, you may be unable to connect to the product, and the communication speed may become slow.
  • Page 285 • 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. • Print a network connection report and check the codes and messages on the report to help determine the cause of the problem.

  • Page 286: Cannot Scan Over A Network

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

  • Page 287: Solving Copying Problems

    Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure your product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure your product is selected.

  • Page 288: Product Makes Noise When It Sits For A While

    Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product. Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems in the Front of the Product Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover...

  • Page 289: Paper Jam Problems In The Front Of The Product

    Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Specifications Paper Jam Problems in the Front of the Product If you see a message that paper has jammed in the front of the product, follow the steps here. 1.
  • Page 290 3. Lower the output selector. 4. Remove any jammed paper from the front of the product. 5. Raise the output selector. 6. Close the front cover until it clicks into place. 7. 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.

  • Page 291: Paper Jam Problems Inside The Product

    Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If you see a message that paper has jammed inside the product, follow the steps here. Warning: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the product. If the product starts operating, it may cause an injury.

  • Page 292: Paper Jam Problems In The Rear Cover

    Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable or translucent film inside the printer. 3. Close the printer cover until it clicks into place. 4. 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.
  • Page 293 2. Remove any jammed paper from the rear feed slot, if necessary. 3. Press the buttons to release the rear cover and remove the cover from your product.
  • Page 294 4. Carefully remove any jammed paper from inside the product. 5. Remove any jammed paper from the rear cover. 6. Press the buttons and reattach the rear cover. 7. 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 solution.

  • Page 295: Paper Jams In The Automatic Document Feeder

    Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with paper jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), follow the steps below or on the LCD screen to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2.
  • Page 296 4. Carefully remove any jammed paper. 5. Open the ADF input tray.
  • Page 297 6. Carefully remove any jammed paper from beneath the ADF input tray. 7. Close the ADF input tray.

  • Page 298: Paper Ejection Problems

    8. Close the ADF cover until it clicks into place. 9. Reload your originals. Caution: Do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure your originals are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.

  • Page 299: Solving Problems Printing From A Computer

    Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel Related topics Loading Paper Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer. Note: When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual.

  • Page 300: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar

    2. Click the Maintenance tab. 3. Click the Extended Settings button. 4. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 and click OK. 5. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 6. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar.

  • Page 301: Printing Is Slow

    • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • On a Mac, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off.

  • Page 302: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    1. Click and select Computer or My Computer. Double-click the C: drive and open these folders: ProgramData > EPSON > PRINTER. Note: If you do not see the ProgramData folder, open the Organize menu and select Folder and search options. In the window that appears, click the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in the Advanced settings list, and click OK.

  • Page 303: Inverted Image

    Incorrect Image Size or Position Slanted Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software.

  • Page 304: Incorrect Margins On Printout

    Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. •...

  • Page 305: Incorrect Characters Print

    Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all jobs from the Windows Spooler. Click Print Queue on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window, and cancel any stalled print jobs.

  • Page 306: Slanted Printout

    Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related references Copying Options Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Related topics Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 307: White Or Dark Lines In Printout

    Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems Related topics Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: •...

  • Page 308: 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 309 • Dry printouts completely before filing or displaying them. When drying printouts, avoid direct sunlight, do not use a dryer, and do not touch the printed side of the paper. • Do not stack printouts immediately after printing. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. •...

  • Page 310: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Related references Paper Specifications Compatible Epson Papers Related tasks Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...

  • Page 311: Grainy Printout

    Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Refilling the Ink Tank Related topics Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 312: Solving Scanning Problems

    Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 Scanning is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: •...

  • Page 313: Cannot Start Epson Scan 2

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

  • Page 314: Scanning Is Slow

    Scanning is Slow If scanning becomes slow, try these solutions: • Scan your original at a lower resolution, if possible. • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are scanning a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your system's memory or reduce the resolution.

  • Page 315: Line Of Dots Appears In All Scanned Images

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

  • Page 316: 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 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Descreening setting.

  • Page 317: Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors

    Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and the software you are using to see if they are affecting the palette of colors you see on your screen. To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...

  • Page 318: Solving Faxing Problems

    • Use Check Fax Connection on the control panel to run the automatic fax connection check. Try the solutions suggested in the report. • If you are faxing from a computer, use the Epson FAX Utility to send your fax. • Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working.
  • Page 319 • Make sure you have set up your header information and have not blocked your caller ID. Otherwise, your faxes might be rejected by the recipient's fax machine. • Check that the cable connecting your telephone wall jack to your product's LINE port is secure. •...

  • Page 320: Cannot Receive Faxes With A Telephone Connected To Your Product

    Note: If your product is connected to a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone line, keep in mind that fax machines are designed to work over analog phone lines. Epson cannot guarantee that fax transmission will work when using VoIP.

  • Page 321: Fax Memory Full Error Appears

    Related tasks Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Receiving Faxes Manually Fax Memory Full Error Appears If you see an error message telling you that the product's fax memory is full, try these solutions: • If you set the product to save received faxes in the product's memory or inbox, delete any faxes you have already read.

  • Page 322: Sent Fax Is Received In An Incorrect Size

    • If you are sending a monochrome fax to a single recipient, try sending the fax using the Direct Send feature. Note: If you send a high-resolution monochrome fax without using the Direct Send feature, the product may automatically lower the resolution. •...

  • Page 323: Uninstall Your Product Software

    • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select the uninstall option for your Epson product, then select Uninstall/Change. Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue.

  • Page 324: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac

    5. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 10/8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall. • Windows 7/Windows Vista: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change.

  • Page 325: Where To Get Help

    Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the – (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: 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.),...

  • Page 326: Technical Specifications

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

  • Page 327: Mac System Requirements

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2003 R2 • Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later Note: For the latest product software available for your operating system, visit the Epson support site at epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support...

  • Page 328: 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 329: Printable Area Specifications

    Related references Compatible Epson Papers Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets - borders Top/bottom/left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/top: 1.81 inches (46 mm) minimum...

  • Page 330: Scanning Specifications

    Envelopes Right/left margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Top/bottom margins: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/right: 0.95 inch (24 mm) minimum Reduced print quality area/left: 1.81 inches (46 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed Photoelectric device Effective pixels...

  • Page 331: Fax Specifications

    Image data Color: 48 bits per pixel internal (16 bits per pixel per color internal) 24 bits per pixel external (8 bits per pixel per color external) Grayscale: 16 bits per pixel internal 8 bits per pixel external Black and white: 16 bits per pixel internal 1 bit per pixel external Light source...

  • Page 332: Automatic Document Feeder (Adf) Specifications

    Resolution Monochrome: Standard: 203 pixels per inch × 98 lines per inch (8 pixels per mm × 3.85 lines per mm) Fine: 203 pixels per inch × 196 lines per inch (8 pixels per mm × 7.7 lines per mm) Super Fine: 203 pixels per inch ×...

  • Page 333: Ink Specifications

    Ink Specifications Note: Epson's warranties do not extend to any damage caused by the use of third-party ink or ink not designed for your printer. The included ink bottle must be used for printer setup and is not for resale. The printer ships with a full ink bottle and part of the ink from the bottle is used to charge the print head.

  • Page 334: Electrical Specifications

    Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 240 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Rated current 0.5 to 0.2 A Power consumption Standalone copying: Approximately 12.0 W (ISO/IEC24712) (with USB connection) Ready mode: Approximately 5.7 W Sleep mode: Approximately 1.0 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.2 W Parent topic:...

  • Page 335: Network Interface Specifications

    Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n is available only for the HT20 Frequency range 2.4 GHz Maximum radio-frequency 20 dBm (EIRP) power transmitted Coordination modes Infrastructure mode Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP); not supported for IEEE 802.11b Note: Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP mode available even if you connect the product to an Ethernet network.

  • Page 336: Safety And Approvals Specifications

    • Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation. • Type: J26H006 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 337: Notices

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal.
  • Page 338 • 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 339: Lcd Screen Safety Instructions

    • Do not use a pointy or sharp object, such as a pen or your fingernail, to operate the LCD screen. • If the LCD screen chips or cracks, do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces; contact Epson for support.

  • Page 340: Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions

    When using telephone equipment, you should always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: • Do not use the Epson product near water. • Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
  • Page 341 If you have problems with this product and require technical or customer support, please visit www.epson.com for more information. This product is not intended to be repaired by the customer. If you experience trouble connecting this equipment to a telephone line, please contact: Name: Epson America, Inc.
  • Page 342 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.

  • Page 343: Binding Arbitration And Class Waiver

    1.3 Pre-Arbitration Steps and Notice. Before submitting a claim for arbitration, you and Epson agree to try, for sixty (60) days, to resolve any Dispute informally. If Epson and you do not reach an agreement to resolve the Dispute within the sixty (60) days), you or Epson may commence an arbitration. Notice to Epson must be addressed to: Epson America, Inc., ATTN: Legal Department, 3840 Kilroy Airport Way,...
  • Page 344 Orange County, California, at your option. a) Initiation of Arbitration Proceeding. If either you or Epson decides to arbitrate a Dispute, both parties agree to the following procedure:...
  • Page 345 Epson's last written offer, if any, to settle the Dispute, Epson will: (i) pay you $1,000 or the amount of the award, whichever is greater; (ii) pay you twice the amount of your reasonable attorney's fees, if any;...

  • Page 346: Trademarks

    (other than a change to Epson's address) in this Agreement, Epson will obtain your affirmative assent to the applicable amendment. If you do not affirmatively assent to the applicable amendment, you are agreeing that you will arbitrate any Dispute between the parties in accordance with the language of this Section 1 (or resolve disputes as provided for in Section 1.7, if you...

  • Page 347: 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 348: 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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