Epson WorkForce 520- Manuals

Wireless Network Setup 5 Installing for the First Time Before you begin, make sure that you have the following information ready and write it in the space provided below: ■ Network name (SSID): _________________________________________ ■ Network password: ____________________________________________...

Wireless Network Setup 7 8. When you see this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click Next . Tip: If you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option should I choose for more information on setup methods. 9. At the next screen, click Next . 10. Do one of...

Wireless Network Setup 11 Setting Up With the Product Buttons If you are using Mac OS X 10.6, or you did not connect a USB cable to set up the product on your wireless network, follow these steps to set it up using the product buttons: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to start the product’s ...

14 Wireless Network Setup To set up additional computers to print to the product, see “Setting Up Additional Computers” below. Entering Your SSID Manually If your network doesn’t broadcast its name (SSID), follow these steps to enter it: 1. From the Select SSID screen on the product control panel, p...

Loading Paper 25 Loading Paper You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. For details, see page 26. (For instructions on loading envelopes, see your online User’s Guide .) 1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions. Then pull out the output tray extensions an...

26 Using Special Papers You can load up to about 100 sheets of plain paper or 20 sheets of photo paper. Load other special papers one sheet at a time. See your online User’s Guide for details. Note: If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft, plain paper is fine. However, for the best r...

28 Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing Before you copy, scan, or fax, place your documents or photos on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder. Using the Scanner Glass You can place a photo or a document up to letter-si...

30 Copying a Document or Photo Copying a Document or Photo Follow the instructions in this section to make color or black-and-white copies. Note: To turn off the “beep” heard when you press a button, press r Copy , press x Menu , press u or d to select Maintenance , then press OK . Select Sound , th...

32 Printing From Your Computer Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or Macintosh ® computer. For detailed instructions on printing, see the online User’s Guide . Tip: It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson product software; see p...

Printing With a Macintosh 33 5. For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. 6. Click OK to save your settings. 7. Click OK or Print to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your print job. Printing With a Macintosh Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS X 10.5 to ...

Selecting the Correct Paper Type 35 7. Click the Advanced button to change additional settings. Note: For more information on print settings, click ? . 8. Click Print . 9. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see pag...

36 Faxing a Document Faxing a Document Your WorkForce 520/525 Series lets you send faxes by entering fax numbers, selecting entries from a speed dial or group dial list, or using the one-touch dial buttons. Using the Automatic Document Feeder, you can fax up to 30 pages at a time. Note: You can also...

Setting Up Fax Features 37 In Auto Answer mode, if the incoming call is a fax and you pick up the phone or the answering machine answers, the WorkForce 520/525 Series automatically begins receiving the fax. If the other party is a caller, the phone can be used as normal or a message can be left on t...

38 Setting Up Fax Features Entering Your Phone Number 1. From the Fax Header screen, press u or d to select Your Phone Number , then press OK . You see the phone number input screen. 2. Use the numeric keypad to enter your phone number (up to 20 digits). 3. When you’re done, press OK to return to th...

Sending a Fax From the Control Panel 39 Sending a Fax From the Control Panel You can send a fax by manually entering a fax number, as described below. Note: To dial the number using a telephone, by redialing, or by selecting from your speed dial list, see the next section. To send a fax from your co...

40 Receiving Faxes ■ One-touch dial button: Press a button on the right side of the control panel to select one of the first five speed dial/group dial entries and press OK . Press 1 to enter another entry or press 2 to continue. ■ If you’ve connected a telephone to the product, dial the number from...

Scanning a Document or Photo 41 Scanning a Document or Photo You can use your WorkForce 520/525 Series to scan original documents and photos and save them on your computer. Quick Scanning With the Scan Button Use the u Scan button to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer. You...

42 Scanning With Epson Scan Software Scanning With Epson Scan Software You can scan from any TWAIN-compliant application using Epson Scan. Or you can start Epson Scan directly from your computer and save your image to a file. Note: For Mac OS X 10.6, see “Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6” on page 43. For...

Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6 43 Note: You cannot use Home mode to scan with the Automatic Document Feeder. 5. Click Scan . The image is scanned and you see its icon in Windows Explorer or Macintosh Finder. Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6 You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files o...

44 Maintaining Your Product Maintaining Your Product Follow the instructions in this chapter to check and clean the print head nozzles, check ink levels, and replace ink cartridges. If you need to align the print head, see the online User’s Guide . Caution: To keep your product looking like new, don...

46 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 1. Press x Menu . 2. Press u or d to select Maintenance , then press OK . 3. Press OK to select Ink Levels . 4. The ink cartridge status is displayed. See page 47 to replace a cartridge, if necessary. 5. Press x Menu to exit. In Windows, a window may appear on your...

Replacing Ink Cartridges 47 Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “replace cartridge” indicator comes on. The product ships with full cartridges and ...

Solving Problems 49 Solving Problems If you have a problem with your Epson product, check the messages on the LCD screen to diagnose the cause. You can also check the basic troubleshooting suggestions beginning on page 50, or your online User’s Guide . Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it’...

50 Problems and Solutions Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your Epson product. Network Problems The product cannot find or connect to the wireless router or access point ■ Try connecting to the wireless router or access point with your computer or anoth...

Problems and Solutions 51 Network setup was unsuccessful Make sure that the product is turned on and the WiFi light on the product is on. Then remove and reinsert the CD to reinstall the product software. The product does not appear in the Add Printer window (Mac OS X) Make sure the printer driver w...

52 Problems and Solutions Printing and Copying Problems ■ Make sure your paper is loaded printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). Load it short edge first, and against the right side. Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. ■ Make sure the type of paper ...

54 Where to Get Help Where to Get Help Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting ad...

Notices 55 Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product , read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product label. ■ Use only the power cord that co...

56 Notices ■ Do not open the scanner section while the product is copying, printing, scanning, or faxing. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the product. ■ Do not spill liquid on the product. ■ Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner cover or scanner. ■ Adjust only those...

Notices 57 ■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the product. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining it...

58 Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the back side is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN) for this...

60 Notices WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and...

Notices 63 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Th...