ST-3000 User's Guide
Contents ST-3000 User's Guide................................................................................................................................ 11 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... Control Panel Buttons and Lights ......................
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel ........................................................ Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ...........................................................................................
Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 75 Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 75 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 76 Print Quality Options - Windows .....................................................
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac .......................................................................................... Printing Preferences - Mac...................................................................................................... Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ...................................................................................... Checking Print Status - Mac....................................................................................................
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ........................................
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac ................................................................... Cannot Print Over a Network........................
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... Image Consists of a Few Dots Only.............................................................................................
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 228 Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 230 LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 230 FCC Compliance Statement...........................................................................................
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Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1 power button and light 2 home button 3 help button 4 LCD screen 5 + and – buttons 6 stop button 7 back button 8 9 10 Arrow buttons and OK button reset button start button Status Icon Information Parent topic: Using the Control Panel 13
Status Icon Information Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Select the icon to view or change the current network settings. Icons Description Displays additional information or instructions, such as loading paper or placing a document. Displays the Supply Status screen. Quiet Mode is enabled. Noise is reduced during printing, but the print speed may be reduced. Press this icon to change the settings. Quiet Mode is disabled.
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings. • To move the cursor, select the left or right arrows. • To change the case of letters, select . • To delete the previous character, select . • To enter numbers or symbols, select AB1#. • To enter a commonly used domain name, select @.... • To enter a space, select . Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Scroll down and select Language. 6. Select a language. 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. 3. Select General Settings.
You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Select LCD Brightness. 6. Press the – or + icons to decrease or increase the brightness. 7. Select OK to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes of inactivity. This feature is enabled by default, but you can turn it off. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings. 3.
You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Scroll down and set Operation Time Out to Off. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Front 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) cover 2 ADF input tray 3 ADF edge guides 4 ADF document support 5 ADF output tray extension 19
6 ADF output tray 1 Output tray 2 Paper cassette 3 Paper cassette edge guides 4 Legal-size paper guide Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20
Product Parts - Inside 1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 21
4 Front cover 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink tank cover 3 Ink tanks 4 Ink tank unit 5 Print head Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 22
Product Parts - Back 1 Maintenance box cover 2 Rear cover (duplexer) 3 AC inlet 4 LAN port 5 USB port 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. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.
3. Select General Settings. You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Select Sleep Timer.
6. Do one of the following: • Press the + or – button to increase or decrease the number of minutes. • Press the OK button to display the on-screen keypad, select the number of minutes, and select OK. 7. Select OK. Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select General Settings.
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section.
2. Select Settings. 3. Select General Settings. You see a screen like this: 4. Select Web Service Settings. 5.
You see a screen like this: 6. Select Register. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to activate your product's email address. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics 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.
Note: Go to epsonconnect.com and log into your Epson Connect account to personalize your product's email, adjust print settings, and set up other Epson Connect services. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 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.
3. Visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the Remote Print Driver software. 4. Download and install the Remote Print software. 5. Enter the email address and optional access key of your Epson product during Remote Print setup. 6. Now you are ready to print remotely. Select the print command in your laptop or desktop computer application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson product.
Using AirPrint AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X or macOS. Note: If you disabled paper configuration messages on your product control panel, you cannot use AirPrint. See the link below to enable the messages, if necessary. 1. Load paper in your product. 2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below. 3.
5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option. Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product. 6. Click Register. 7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next. 8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page. A separate browser window opens. 9.
5. Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and print whatever is on the screen. Note: If you do not see your product, tap All Printers and select your product. Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Using Fire OS Printing You can wirelessly print from Amazon Fire tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect.
2. Connect your Windows 10 Mobile device to the same wireless network as your product. 3. Now you are ready to print. From your Windows 10 application, tap the print option and select your product to print whatever is on the screen. Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Windows 10 Mobile Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
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 environment using appropriate security measures.
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.
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the 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.
6. Select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button, or press the + button and select Enter Manually to enter the name manually. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, then press the OK button. Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters. • To move the cursor, select the left or right arrows. • To change the case of letters, select .
Note: If you don't see the icon, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related tasks Printing a Network Status Sheet Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up to 4 devices.
1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select the icon and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi Direct. 4. Scroll down and select Start Setup. 5. Select Start Setup again.
6. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 7. Press the home button to exit. You see the icon on the LCD screen and should be able to connect to your product directly from your computer or device, and then print. If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here 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. 7. Press the home button to exit. You see the icon on the LCD screen and should be able to connect to your product directly from your computer or device, and then print. If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet.
You see a screen like this: 4. Select Network Settings. 5. Select Network Status. 6. Select Print Status Sheet. 7. Select Print. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Related tasks Accessing the Web Config Utility Printing a Network Connection Report You can print a network connection report to view solutions to any problems you may have using your product on a network. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.
You see a screen like this: 4. Select Network Settings. 5. Select Connection Check. 6. Select Print Check Report. 7. Press the start button to print the network connection report. Examine the error codes and solutions shown on the network connection report.
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. 1 Error code 2 Message Note: Error codes and messages listed here may not all apply to your product.
Error code and message Solution E2, E3, or E7 Check the following: No wireless network names (SSID) found. Confirm that the router/access point is turned on and the wireless network (SSID) is set up correctly. Contact your network administrator for assistance. • Make sure your router or access point is turned on, and is correctly connected to your computer or network device. • Turn off the router or access point, wait about 10 seconds, and turn it on again. No wireless network names (SSID) found.
Error code and message Solution E5 If the security on your router or access point is not one of the following types, change the type of security on your router or access point and reset your product's network settings. Security mode (e.g. WEP, WPA) does not match the current setting of the printer. Confirm security mode. Contact your network administrator for assistance.
Error code and message Solution E9 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. Connection using are trying to connect to your product. the EpsonNet Setup is available. Contact your network administrator for assistance.
Error code and message Solution E12 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 gateway addresses are correct, if you are entering them -Index of the security key/password is set to manually. the first number • Confirm that the subnet mask and default gateway -IP address, subnet mask, or default addresses for other devices are the same.
Network Environment Messages Message Solution The same SSID may be set on several access points. Check the settings on your router and other access points to make sure each one uses a different SSID. The Wi-Fi environment needs to be improved. Turn the wireless router off and then turn it on. If the connection does not improve, see the documentation for the wireless router. Move your product closer to your router or access point, and remove any obstacles between them.
2. Locate the IP address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet. 3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web browser. 4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar. You see the available Web Config utility options.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Related tasks Disabling Wi-Fi Features Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router. Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows: Uninstall your product software.
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 4. Select Change Settings. 5. Select Others. 6. Select Disable Wi-Fi. 7. Select Start Setup to disable Wi-Fi.
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the Cassette Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Compatible Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility 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 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]).
2. Pull out the paper cassette until it stops. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
4. Do one of the following: • Insert paper into the cassette with the glossy or 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, extend the legal paper guide and load paper using the guide line as shown.
• Insert up to 10 envelopes with the printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown. • Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes as shown.
Note: Do not select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper and do not print over the holes. 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 and select OK. Note: If you are printing on letterhead, make sure you select Letterhead as the paper type.
Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first and printable side facedown. • Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the rear end of the cassette. • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time.
Paper type Loading capacity Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided 1 sheet Envelopes 10 envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper Double-sided Printing Capacity You can print double-sided using Auto or Manual mode on the paper types and sizes listed here. Paper type Size Double-sided printing capacity Auto Manual Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) or smaller 120 sheets 30 sheets Legal (8.
• Envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper Compatible Epson Papers Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041586 500 Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041062 100 Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) S041067 100 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041257 50 S042180 100 Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Letter (8.
Paper Type Part number Sheet count Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Glossy S042181 60 S042174 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S042182 25 S042175 50 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Letter (8.
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) • Letter (8.
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Paper Size. 4. Select the paper size you loaded. 5. Select Paper Type. 6. Select the paper type you loaded. 7. Select Favorite Paper Settings to choose from a list of commonly used paper settings. 8. Select the home button to exit. Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss Epson Presentation Paper Matte Prem.
• Turn off this setting to display an error message and stop printing if an error occurs. 4. Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use. 5. When you are finished, press the home button to exit. Paper Source Settings Options Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Source Settings Options Select the paper source options you want to use for your print jobs.
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 ADF Original Document Specifications Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.
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. Manually position your original away from the edges to prevent cropping. 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place. Caution: Do not push down on the document cover or scanner glass or you may damage the product.
1. Open the ADF document support and slide out the ADF output tray extension. 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.
4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. The ADF icon on the Copying and Scanning screens lights up. 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: Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning ADF Original Document Specifications You can load original documents that meet these specifications in the ADF.
Paper type Paper size Paper weight Loading capacity Plain paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 17 to 24 lb (64 to 95 g/m²) Approximately 30 sheets A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) 10 sheets 8.5 × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm) size Caution: Do not load the following types of originals in the ADF, or they may be damaged or may damage the scanner.
Copying See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals. Copying Documents or Photos Copying 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 place multi-page documents in the ADF. 2. Load the paper you want to print on. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4.
6. Change any of the displayed settings as necessary. 7. Select Advanced Settings to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. 8. When you are ready to copy, select the Copy icon. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.
Copying option Available settings Description Paper Setting Various settings Selects the paper size and paper type Reduce/Enlarge 100%/Actual Size Copies the original at its full size Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the paper size you selected 45%->195% and other conversions Automatically converts from one size to another Original Size Various sizes Select the document size of your original Multi-Page Single Page Copies each page of the original onto an individual sheet
Printing from a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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. See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you cannot use the Borderless setting and the Quality setting will be set to Standard. 5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders.
15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select On in the Quiet Mode menu. Note: Enabling Quiet Mode may reduce printing speed.
2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print 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.
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. You see this window: 6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 8. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 9. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. 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.
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: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded.
• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images. Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings. 3.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
ICM Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
High Speed Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page. Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1. Click the Main or More Options tab. You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.
3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
4. Click the Extended Settings button. You see this window: 5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window. 7. Click OK to close the printer software window. Extended Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Extended Settings - Windows You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues.
Always Spool RAW Datatype Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems. 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.
You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Locking Printer Settings - Windows Windows administrators can lock access to some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select (Settings) > Devices > Printers & scanners. Select your product name and select Manage > Printer properties. • Windows 8.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, then right-click your product and select Properties. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab. Note: You can prevent access to the Optional Settings tab by changing the user or group permissions in the Security tab. 3. Click Driver Settings. You see this window: 4. Select the checkbox for each setting you want to lock. To lock all print settings, select All Document Settings. 5.
Locked Setting Options Select the options you want to use for any locked print settings.
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. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . 2. Select Printer Settings. You see the printer settings window: 3.
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with 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 icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . 2. Select Printer Settings. You see the printer settings window. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4.
5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1.
Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S You can print with the built-in Epson printer driver using any printing program on Windows 10 S, as described in these sections. Note: The built-in Epson driver in Windows 10 S does not include all the available print settings for your product. To print with additional settings, download and install the Epson Print and Scan utility from the Windows Store.
You 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.
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. Click OK. You return to the printing preferences window.
10. Select the Layout tab. 11. Select the orientation of your document as the Orientation setting.
12. To print double-sided, select one of the Print on Both Sides options, depending on how you want to orient the page layout. The icon next to each option shows the layout. 13. Click OK to save your settings. You see your application's Print window. 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.
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application.
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.
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. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings or Printer Features from the pop-up menu.
9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select the Borderless checkbox if you want to print a borderless photo. If the option is grayed out, change the Media Type setting to a paper type that supports borderless printing. 12. Select any of the available print options.
Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option. Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the popup 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.
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the Mac OS version you are using. 1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.
2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper. Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing.
Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu. 4. Select one of the available options. Color Matching and Color Options - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Color Matching and Color Options - Mac You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management.
Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off. Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 2. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver or Options. You see a screen like this: 4.
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. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Output documents for filing Outputs all landscape, portrait, 1-sided, and 2-sided documents in the same orientation for easier filing.
Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Checking Print Status - Mac During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary for your Mac OS version: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click • To pause a print job, click the print job and click paused print job and click or Delete. or Hold.
2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product. Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network. 3. Do one of the following: • Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook screen. Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Add to Cloud Print.
Scanning You can scan your originals and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Starting a Scan After placing your originals on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
You see a screen like this: 5. Select one of the following Scan to options: • 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. • Computer (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (English only).
You can save the scanned file as a JPEG or PDF file, or attach it to an email. You can also set up custom scan settings using Event Manager and automatically scan using those settings on your product control panel. 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. Select Computer.
You see a screen like this: 5. Select OK to close the information screen, if necessary. 6. Select Select a computer and choose one of the following options: • If your computer is connected to your product over a network, select a connected computer from the displayed list. (If the computer is not listed, select Search Again.) • If your computer is connected to your product using a USB cable, select USB Connection. 7.
Control Panel Scanning Options Select the options you want to use for scanning. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on the Scan to option selected. Scan to setting Available options Description Color mode Color Select whether to scan images in color or black and white B&W File format Scan Area JPEG Select for photos. You can also select the Compression Ratio. PDF Select for documents. You can also select the Compression Ratio.
Scan to setting Available options Description Density –4 to +4 Adjusts the lightness or darkness of scanned images.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista) You can scan to a networked Windows computer using WSD (Web Services for Devices). You must first set up a WSD port on your Windows 7 or Windows Vista system (the port is set up automatically on Windows 10 and Windows 8.x). Before you set up a WSD port, make sure you installed your product software, and connected your product and computer to the same network. 1. Turn on your product. 2.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store. • Windows 10: Click and select EPSON > Epson Scan 2. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2. • Windows (other versions): Click > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2.
You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan 2 from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store. 1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.) 2. Select your product.
You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this: Parent topic: 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.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store. Note: Your device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Epson product. 1. Download the Epson iPrint app from your device's app store or from Epson's website. 2.
You see this window: 2. Select the Document Source setting that matches where you placed your original, or select Auto Detect to have Epson Scan 2 automatically detect the source. 3. Select the Document Size setting that matches the size of your original. You can select Customize to enter a custom size, if necessary. 4. Select the image type of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting.
5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Select the Rotate setting to rotate the scanned image. 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. 10. Select any of the additional settings that you want to use on the Main Settings tab. 11.
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options Scan Resolution Guidelines 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.
Color Enhance Enhances the shades of the color you select in the scanned image. This setting is available only if you select Grayscale or Black & White as the Image Type setting. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image. Gamma Adjusts the midtone density of the scanned image. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
You see this window: 8. Select any of the options on the General tab. 9. Select the Text tab. 10. Make sure the language used in the document text is selected as the Text Language setting. 11. Select the Security tab if you want to add a password to the PDF or protect printing or editing properties. 12. Click OK. 13. Confirm the File Name setting and select a Folder setting for your document. 14. Click Scan. The scanned image is saved as a searchable PDF.
Bitmap (*.bmp) A standard image file format for most Windows programs. JPEG (*.jpg) An image format that lets you highly compress image data. However, the higher the compression, the lower the image quality. (The TIFF format is recommended when you need to modify or retouch your scanned image.) PNG (*.png) An image format that does not lose quality during editing. TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. Multi-TIFF (*.
Increase the Epson Scan 2 Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality. For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi. • You will scan the image at 100% or smaller size.
Refilling Ink When the ink level is below the lower line on an ink tank, you need to refill it. Before checking the ink levels or refilling an ink tank as described here, be sure to read the ink safety precautions. Caution: If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, fill it to the upper line on the ink tank. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on a tank could damage the product.
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 tanks are filled or refilled with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off. • Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to fill an ink tank.
Check Ink Levels Your product and its printing software will let you know when an ink tank is low or expended. Checking Ink Levels on Your Product Checking Ink Levels - Windows Checking Ink Levels - Mac Disabling Special Offers with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Checking Ink Levels on Your Product To confirm the actual ink levels, visually check the ink levels in the product’s ink tanks. Make sure the ink levels are above the lower lines on the ink tanks.
Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink Levels - Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your ink levels at any time using a utility on your Windows computer. 1. To check your ink levels, access the Windows Desktop and double-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and double-click .
2. Refill any ink tank as needed. Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks. To confirm the actual remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink Levels - Mac You can check your ink levels using a utility on your Mac. 1.
You see a window like this: 3. Refill any ink tank as needed. Note: To update or refresh the displayed ink levels, click Update. Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks. To confirm the actual remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product.
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 . Select Monitoring Preferences. You see this window: 2. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox.
Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at epson.com (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. 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.
Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product cannot directly measure the ink levels in the tanks; instead it estimates the amount of ink remaining by internally monitoring ink usage. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions.
3. Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the ink tank you are going to fill.
4. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it. Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the bottle. Do not touch the top of the bottle after its cap is removed. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out immediately. Seek medical advice if problems persist. Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. 5.
Note: Refer to the color-coded sticker on the ink tank unit to identify the color of each tank. Do not force the bottles into position; they are keyed for each color. 6. Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle. Ink flows into the tank and stops automatically when the ink is filled to the upper line. Note: If ink does not flow from the bottle, lift and reinsert the bottle. 7. When the ink tank is full, remove the ink bottle and securely close the ink tank cap.
9. Close the ink tank cover, then close the scanner unit. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the ink level for the colors you refilled. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box Maintenance Box Replacement The maintenance box stores surplus ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When you see a message on the LCD screen, follow the on-screen instructions to replace the maintenance box.
Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for a long period. Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight. Note: The maintenance box is a user-replaceable part and is not covered by the product warranty.
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.
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 and the output tray is extended. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Press the OK button to select Print Head Nozzle Check.
6. Select Print and press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Press the OK button to select O. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press the right arrow button to select X. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head.
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Loading Paper in the Cassette Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4.
5. Select Print Head Cleaning and press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button to clean the print head. You see a message on the LCD screen during the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the printer cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the LCD screen. 7. Select Check and press the OK button. 8. Press the OK button to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean.
1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . • Mac: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
Caution: Never turn off the product or open the printer cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.
Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Loading Paper in the Cassette Power Cleaning If you still see white or dark lines or missing nozzles in your printouts, even after cleaning the print head several times, you can run a Power Cleaning. If you do not see improvement after running a Power Cleaning, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before running another Power Cleaning. Caution: Running a Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so you should run it only if necessary.
5. When the Power Cleaning is finished, run a nozzle check. If the print quality did not improve, turn off the printer 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. Parent topic: Power Cleaning Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility You can run a Power Cleaning using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
You see a window like this: 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to run a Power Cleaning. 5. When Power Cleaning is finished, run a nozzle check. 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.
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 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1.
• Select Horizontal Alignment and press the OK button. 7. Press the OK button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 8. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for each set on the LCD screen. Ruled Line Alignment Vertical Alignment Horizontal Alignment 9. Press the OK button when you are finished.
Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper in the Cassette Cleaning the Paper Guide If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper guide rollers to remove any excess ink. 1. If printouts are smeared or scuffed, 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]). 2. Select Maintenance. You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and select Paper Guide Cleaning. 4.
Cleaning the Print Head Path If the print quality has not improved after cleaning and aligning the print head and cleaning the paper path, the print head path inside the printer may be smeared with ink. To clean the print head path, use the following: • Several cotton swabs • ¼ cup (59 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. Turn off the product. 2.
5. Using the flashlight, check the translucent film shown here for ink smears. 1 Translucent film 2 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. 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.
7. Use a new, dry cotton swab to dry the translucent film. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary to clean all ink smears. 9. When the translucent film is dry, close the scanner unit. 10. Reconnect any disconnected cables, plug in the power cord, and turn on the product.
You see this window: 5. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Note: The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status Monitor 3 is enabled. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets 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.
You see this window: 3. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window.
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. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it. Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside it. 1. Turn off the product. 2.
6. Clean the scanner glass and the glass area on the left 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. 7. Close the document cover.
8. Open the ADF cover. 9. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. 10. 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. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3.
4. Slide out the paper cassette and remove the paper. 5. Make sure the ink tank caps are securely closed.
6. Place the product on its side with the ink tank on the bottom. Warning: Be careful not to trap your fingers under the product. 7. Use a soft, moist cloth to clean the paper rollers, as shown. Rotate the rollers to clean them thoroughly. 8. Return the product to its normal position. Caution: Do not leave the printer on its side for an extended period of time.
9. Replace the paper, slide in the paper cassette, and connect the power cord. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to store your product or transport it some distance, prepare it for transportation as described here. Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak.
5. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position). If not, turn on the product, wait for the print head to move to the far right, then turn the product off again. 6. Secure the print head to the case with tape. Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product.
7. Make sure the ink tank caps are securely closed and close the ink tank cover. 8. Lower the scanner unit.
9. Close the ADF document support and the ADF output tray extension. Slide in the output tray, close the front cover, and lower the control panel. 10. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product. Be sure to remove the tape from the print head before turning on your product. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.
Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.
• OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater. • macOS 10.12.x or 10.13.x: You can manually update the software by opening the App Store, selecting Updates, searching for a software update option for Epson Software, and selecting Update.
LCD screen message Condition/solution The printer's borderless printing ink pad has reached the end of its service life. It is not a user-replaceable part. Please contact Epson support. The ink pad is at the end of its service life. Turn off the product and contact Epson for support. To use cloud services, update the root certificate from the Epson Web Config utility. Access your product's built-in Web Config utility and update the root certificate for your product.
pads is covered under the standard warranty. If the product is out of warranty, the pads can be replaced by any Epson authorized service provider. The waste ink pads are not a user-replaceable part.
Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Load plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Select Print Head Nozzle Check and press the OK button.
6. Press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 7. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. Any operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer software.
3. Select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button. 4. Select one of these options: • Network Settings: Resets all network settings. • Copy Settings: Resets all copy settings. • Scan Settings: Resets all scan settings. • Clear All Data and Settings: Resets all control panel settings and any stored information. You see a confirmation screen. 5. Select Yes to reset the selected settings. (Select No if you want to cancel the operation.
Noise After Filling the Ink If you hear noises from your product after filling the ink tanks with ink, check these explanations: • The first time you fill the tanks with ink, the product must charge its print head. Wait until charging finishes before you turn off the product, or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on. Your product is finished charging the print head when the power light stops flashing.
Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Related tasks Changing LCD Screen Language Adjusting the Screen Brightness 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 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.
• Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device. • Print a network connection report and check the codes and messages on the report to help determine the cause of the problem. • You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. • Try restarting your router following the instructions in your router documentation.
Printing a Network Status Sheet Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network If EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product on a network, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your network. Verify connection using your product control panel. • Check if your network name (SSID) contains non-ASCII characters. Your product cannot display nonASCII characters.
Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Related tasks Printing a Network Connection Report Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on again.
Cannot Print Over a Network If you cannot print over a network, try these solutions: • Make sure that your product is turned on. • Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disconnected, check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again.
Related tasks Printing a Network Status Sheet Printing a Network Connection Report Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Cannot Scan Over a Network If you cannot start Epson Scan 2 for scanning over a network, try these solutions: • If you cannot scan from your product control panel, make sure you restarted your computer after installing the product software. Make sure the Event Manager program is not being blocked by your firewall or security software.
• You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Solving Copying Problems Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your product.
Paper Jams Inside the Product Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • Make sure the paper cassette is inserted all the way in the printer. • If paper does not feed correctly, remove and reload it in the cassette and adjust the edge guides. Make sure the paper stack is not above the tab on the edge guides inside the cassette.
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. Do not touch any protruding parts inside the product. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Cancel printing to eject the paper. Select the correct paper size when you reprint.
• Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print, connect your product directly to your computer instead of the hub. • Make sure the printer status is not offline or pending. • Run a product check to see if a test page prints. If the test page prints, check to see if your product software is installed correctly.
5. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 6. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar. 7. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a highresolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your system's memory.
If printing is still slow and you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, try the following: 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. 2. Right-click the EPAUDF01.
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. (This option has different names, depending on your operating system version.
Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Paper 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. • Make sure you selected the correct margins for your paper size in your printing program. • Make sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the product.
• Make sure the image size and the paper size are set correctly; if the image is small, the enlargement may not be enough to cover the paper. • Access the Extended Settings (Windows) or Printing Preferences (Mac) and select Remove White Borders.
• If the edges of a copy are cropped, slightly move the original away from the edges of the scanner glass. • Make sure you selected the correct margins for your paper size in your printing program. • Be sure to select the correct Original Size setting for your original in the Copy settings. You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print.
Note: When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual. See the Apple website for details.
Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Refilling the Ink Tanks Related topics Loading Paper Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one sheet at a time.
• Adjust the print quality in the product software. • Clean the paper path. • If you printed when the ink levels were too low to be seen in the ink tank windows, refill the ink tanks to the upper lines and run the Power Cleaning utility. Then run a nozzle check to see if print quality has improved. • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility.
• The ink levels may be low. Visually check the ink levels. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Adjust the print quality in the product software. • Clean the paper path. • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility.
• Align the print head. • Adjust the print quality. • You may need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size; see your software documentation. Note: Images from the Internet may be low resolution and not result in a high quality printout. • If you enlarged the image size in an image-editing program, you need to increase the image resolution setting to retain a high image quality. Increase the image resolution by the same amount you increase the image size.
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink levels may be low and you may need to refill the ink. Visually check the ink levels. • If you printed when the ink levels were too low to be seen in the ink tank windows, refill the ink tanks to the upper lines and run the Power Cleaning utility. Then run a nozzle check to see if print quality has improved.
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 Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system.
Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected.
Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images If a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or use a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth, if necessary. Paper towels are not recommended. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass. If you are scanning from the ADF, try cleaning the ADF and scan again.
Related references Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with paper to block external light as you scan it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark, try these solutions: • If the Image Type is set to Color or Grayscale, adjust the Brightness setting.
• Select a lower Resolution setting. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related references Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers and monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue) and printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac Parent topic: Solving Problems Uninstalling Product Software - Windows You can uninstall and then re-install your product software to solve certain problems. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Disconnect any interface cables. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select (Settings) > Apps > Apps & features. Then select the program you want to uninstall and select Uninstall. • Windows 8.
Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic: Uninstall Your Product Software Uninstalling Product Software - Mac In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. 1.
download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: • Product name • Product serial number (located on a label on the product) • Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem Then call: • U.S.
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.
• 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 (Caribbean), select your product, and select Downloads. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • macOS 10.13.x • macOS 10.12.x • OS X 10.11.x • OS X 10.10.x • OS X 10.9.
Single-sheets Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) 8.5 × 13 inches [216 × 330 mm] 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) Executive (7.25 × 10.5 inches [184 × 267 mm]) 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) Half Letter (5.5 × 8.
Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets 1 Top/bottom margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) 2 Reduced print quality area/top: 1.61 inches (41 mm) 3 Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.
1 Reduced print quality area/top: 1.73 inches (44 mm) 2 Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.57 inches (40 mm) Envelopes 1 Left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) 2 Top/bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) 3 Reduced print quality area/left: 0.70 inch (18 mm) 4 Reduced print quality area/right: 1.61 inches (41 mm) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device CIS Effective pixels 10200 × 14040 pixels (1200 dpi) Document size Maximum: 8.
Output resolution 50 to 9600 in 1 dpi increments) Image data Color: 48 bits per pixel (16 bits per pixel per color) internal 24 bits per pixel (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 LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Paper size US letter, A4, legal, or 8.
Color Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Ink life Do not use if the date on the package has expired Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 5 °F (–15 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 2 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 9.1 inches (231 mm) Printing: 10 inches (255 mm) Width Stored: 14.
Power consumption Standalone copying: Approximately 12 W (ISO/IEC24712) (with USB connection) Ready mode: Approximately 5.3 W Sleep mode: Approximately 0.9 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.
Communication mode Infrastructure mode Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP); not supported for IEEE 802.11b Maximum radio frequency power transmitted 19.8 dBm (EIRP) Ethernet Standard IEEE802.3i/u (10BASE-T); use a category 5e or higher STP (shielded twisted pair cable to prevent risk of radio interference IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet); connected device should be IEEE802.
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.
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. Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver Trademarks Copyright Notice Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions.
• 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. • Always turn off the product using the power button, and wait until the power light stops flashing before unplugging the product or cutting off power to the electrical outlet.
• Do not open the scanner section while the product is copying, printing, scanning, or performing any other functions. • Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the document cover or scanner. • Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service or disassemble the product yourself.
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users 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.
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WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF ALL AFFECTED PARTIES TO AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING. 1.6 Arbitration Procedure. If you or Epson commences arbitration, the arbitration shall be governed by the rules of JAMS that are in effect when the arbitration is filed, excluding any rules that permit arbitration on a class or representative basis (the "JAMS Rules"), available at http://www.jamsadr.com or by calling 1-800-352-5267, and under the rules set forth in this Agreement.
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Trademarks EPSON® is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson ConnectTM is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson iPrintTM and Remote PrintTM are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, App Store, AirPrint, AirPrint logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, macOS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. This information is subject to change without notice.
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. This is to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency. More energy savings can be achieved by setting the time to sleep to a shorter interval. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Copyright Attribution © 2019 Epson America, Inc.
