Epson S041586 ET - User Manual

17 Product Parts - Inside 1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

19 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 the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings. Control Panel Buttons and LightsEntering Chara...

20 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 Arrow buttons and OK button 9 reset button 10 start button The LCD ScreenStatus Icon Information Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Downloaded from...

21 The LCD Screen 1 Displays the maintenance box status 2 Displays the network connection status 3 Displays the Quiet Mode screen 4 Menu options 5 Scrolls the screen to the right 6 Select a tab to view different options and settings 7 Settings options 8 Displays available options 9 Performs the sele...

22 Icons Description Displays the maintenance box status. Displays the network connection status; select the icon to set up or change your networkconnection. • The product is not connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. • The product is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. • The product is not c...

23 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 ....

24 2. Select Settings > General Settings > Basic Settings > Language . 3. Select a language. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Viewing Animations You can view animations on the LCD screen to help guide you with a procedure or to troubleshoot aproblem. 1. Press the help button. 2. Select...

25 Using Power Saving Settings Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a periodof time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources. Changing the Sleep Timer SettingsChanging the Power Off Timer Se...

26 3. Connect your mobile device to the wireless network that you want to connect your product to or tothe same wireless network as your product (if your product is already set up). 4. Do one of the following: • If you haven't set up your product, open Epson Smart Panel and follow the instructions t...

27 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 softwarefrom the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the WindowsS...

28 2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, see the link belowto use your product control panel to activate your unique email address. Or visit epson.com/connect (U.S.) or epson.ca/connect (Canada) to learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Conne...

29 Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Using Epson Scan to Cloud The Epson Scan to Cloud service allows you to scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an onlineservice directly from your Epson product. Register an email address or online services such as Box,DropBox, Evernote, or Googl...

30 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. Connect your Apple device to the ...

31 4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your product. 5. Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menuicon and print whatever is on the screen. Note: If you do not see your product, tap All Printers and select your product. Pa...

32 3. Now you are ready to print. From your Windows 10 application, tap the print option and select yourproduct to print whatever is on the screen. Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets You can use this free app to p...

33 3. Go to Settings on your Android device, select Printing , and enable the Mopria Print Service, if necessary. 4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your product. 5. Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menuicon and sele...

34 Wi-Fi or Wired Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network. Network Security RecommendationsWi-Fi Infrastructure Mode SetupSetting Up Wireless Printing from a Smartphone or TabletWi-Fi Direct Mode SetupWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Printing a Network Status SheetPri...

35 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. 1 Epson product 2 Wireless router or access point 3 Compute...

36 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 ...

38 • If setup was unsuccessful, select Print Check Report to print a network setup report or select Re- enter to re-enter your network name and password. 10. Press the home button to exit. The Wi-Fi icon displayed on the LCD screen indicates your wireless connection status. If the product is not con...

39 • If the app does not automatically recognize the product, select the + icon and continue with the next step. 4. On the next screen, select Start setting up and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If your product is not listed, move closer to the product and try again. If the product is stil...

42 Related references Status Icon Information Related tasks Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect yourproduct to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Note: To check if y...

43 3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended) . 4. Select Start Setup or Change Settings . 5. Select Push Button Setup (WPS) . 6. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Note: Make sure you select Start Setup within two minutes of activating WPS on your router. 7. Press the home button t...

44 3. Select Print Check Report . 4. 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 Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Network Connection Report Codes and M...

47 Error code and message Solution E-5 Security mode (e.g. WEP, WPA) does notmatch the current setting of the printer.Confirm security mode. Contact yournetwork administrator for assistance. If the security on your router or access point is not one ofthe following types, change the type of security ...

50 Network Environment Messages Message Solution The Wi-Fi environment needs to beimproved. Turn the wireless router off andthen turn it on. If the connection does notimprove, see the documentation for thewireless router. Move your product closer to your router or access point,and remove any obstacl...

51 Note: You can also access the Web Config utility from the product information area in the Epson Smart Panel app. 1. Check your network status. 2. Note your product's IP address. 3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a webbrowser. 4. Enter your produc...

52 5. Download and install your product software from the Epson website. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 7. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection . 8. If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the first ...

54 Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the CassettePaper Loading CapacityDouble-sided Printing CapacityBorderless Paper Type CompatibilityCompatible Epson PapersSelecting the Paper Settings - Control PanelPaper or Media Type Settings - Pr...

59 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 ...

61 Related references Double-sided Printing CapacityPaper Specifications Double-sided Printing Capacity You can print double-sided using Auto or Manual mode on the following paper types and sizes. Paper type Size Double-sided printing capacity Auto Manual Plain paper Copier paper Letterhead paper Le...

62 Paper type Size Double-sided printing capacity Auto Manual Epson EcoTankPremium Paper Epson Bright White ProPaper Epson Bright WhitePremium Paper Epson Multipurpose PlusPaper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches[216 × 279 mm]) 200 sheets 30 sheets Epson PremiumPresentation PaperMatte Double-sided Letter (8.5 ...

63 Borderless Paper Types • Epson EcoTank Premium Paper • Epson Bright White Pro Paper • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation P...

66 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. Press the home button to exit. Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel Parent to...

67 Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Epson EcoTank Premium Paper Epson Bright White Pro Paper Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper Plain Paper / Bright White Paper Letterhead paper Letter...

68 3. Select one of these Auto Error Solver options: • Turn on this setting to display a warning and print single-sided when a 2-sided printing error occurs, or to print only what the printer could process when a memory full error occurs. • Turn off this setting to display an error message and stop ...

69 Paper SourceSettings option Available settings Description Paper SetupAuto Display On Select On to automatically display a menu that lets you select the paper size and type when you load paper in theproduct Note: If this setting is disabled, you cannot print using AirPrint. Off Parent topic: Sele...

71 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 GlassPlacing Originals in the...

73 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. Note: When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass....

75 4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and short edge first. Note: Do not load originals above the arrow mark on the ADF edge guide. The ADF icon on the Copy and Scan screens lights up. 5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: Do not add originals while s...

76 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...

77 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 PhotosCopying Options Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, includin...

78 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, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, press the stop button. Parent topic: Copying Related references Compatible ...

80 Printing from a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its softwareas 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....

81 Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your scree...

84 2-Up, 4-Up, 6-Up, 8-Up, 9-Up, and 16-Up Prints several pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Layout Order button to select page layout and border options. 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 but...

86 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 softwareautomatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 8. Click OK to retu...

88 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 the...

93 You can select to print the following information: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time • Document Name • Collate Number (copy number) • Page Number • Text You can also adjust the text settings for the printed information. Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the...

94 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 delete it, or use any of the available options on the screento control your printing presets. 4. To choose a prese...

98 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print. 1. Click OK to save your settings. You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Wi...

99 Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to controlprinting and check ink status. • To cancel printing, click Cancel . • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue . Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

100 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 11: Click , search for Settings and select it. Select Devices > Printers & scanners...

101 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. Under Advanced Settings , select the setting option you want to use for each locked setting. 6. Click OK . Locked Setting Options Parent topic: Printing wi...

103 Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in thatprogram session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you canselect new default print settings. 1. Access th...

104 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...

105 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 ...

106 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, asdescribed in these sections. Note: The built-in Epson driver in Windows 10 S does not include all ...

107 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. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

108 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...

109 10. Select the Layout tab. 11. Select the orientation of your document as the Orientation setting. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

110 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. Pare...

111 Selecting Print Layout Options - MacSelecting Double-sided Printing Settings - MacManaging Color - MacSelecting Printing Preferences - MacPrinting Your Document or Photo - Mac Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Select the basic settings for the document o...

112 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...

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

116 2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the Landscape setting. 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. Pa...

117 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 th...

118 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 tes...

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

121 Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness , Contrast , Saturation , and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fi...

123 Output documents for filing Outputs all landscape, portrait, 1-sided, and 2-sided documents in the same orientation for easierfiling. Remove white borders Removes white margins that may appear when you print borderless photos. Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warni...

125 Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Printing from a Smartphone or Tablet You can print from a smartphone or tablet running iOS or Android using the Epson Smart Panel app. Note: Your device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Epson product, and Epson Smart Panel...

126 Scanning You can scan your originals and save them as digital files. Starting a ScanScanning a Document in Epson ScanSmartSelecting Epson ScanSmart SettingsScanning in Epson Scan 2 Starting a Scan After placing your originals on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these method...

133 2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (Mac) drop-down list and select your product, if necessary. 3. Click Make Job Settings . 4. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan job settings you want to view or change. 5. Change the settings as necessary. Note: If you cre...

134 You see a screen like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to afile. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you c...

137 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 ...

139 Parent topic: Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Smartphone or Tablet You can use the Epson Smart Panel app to scan from a network scanner to an iOS or Android deviceover a direct Wi-Fi connection. 1. Download the Epson Smart Panel app from your device's app store or from Epson's website. Se...

140 You see a screen like this: 3. Select an option for the Scan area setting, if necessary. Note: The Scan area setting limits the scan area to a selected size starting at the placement arrow on the scanner bed. It does not scale the image to the selected size. 4. Select SCAN . Downloaded from thel...

142 You see a screen like this: 8. Select an option to save, send, or print the scanned images. See the links below. Saving a ScanAttaching a Scan to EmailSending a Scan to a Cloud ServicePrinting a Scan Parent topic: Scanning Saving a Scan You can save a scanned image to your computer in a variety ...

143 You see a screen like this: 3. Change the settings as follows: • The document type and scan date for the file name are automatically detected. You can change them as necessary. • You can save the scanned image in a variety of formats. If you select Searchable PDF as the File type setting, you ca...

144 2. In the Select Action window, click Attach to Email . You see a screen like this: 3. Change the settings as follows: • The document type and scan date for the file name are automatically detected. You can change them as necessary. • You can save the scanned image in a variety of formats. If yo...

145 You see a screen like this: 3. Log in to your account. Note: You may need to allow Epson ScanSmart access to your account. The first time you log in, you may be prompted to enter an authentication code. 4. Change the settings as follows: • Select the folder in your account where you want to send...

147 Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings After starting Epson ScanSmart, you can change various scanning settings. Changing the Epson ProductChanging the Scan SettingsChanging the File Name SettingsChanging the Save SettingsCustomizing Action Icons Parent topic: Scanning Changing the Epson Product If ...

148 2. Select the Epson product you want to use with your computer and click OK . Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Changing the Scan Settings You can change detailed scan settings such as the resolution, document size, and more. Note: If you select Auto Mode , you cannot change the s...

150 Changing the File Name Settings You can change the default file naming method for your scans. 1. Click the Settings button. You see a screen like this: 2. Click the File Name Settings tab. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

151 You see a screen like this: 3. Change the settings as necessary: • Enter a prefix for the file name. • Select the date format. • Select a numbering format as the counter format. 4. Click Close . Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Changing the Save Settings You can change the file t...

152 You see a screen like this: 2. Click the Save Settings tab. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

155 Parent topic: Changing the Save Settings Customizing Action Icons You can customize which scan action icons appear on the Select Action screen. Note: You can also customize them by clicking the Customize icon on the Select Action screen. 1. Click the Settings button. You see a screen like this: ...

156 You see a screen like this: 3. Choose which action icons to display by selecting or deselecting each checkbox. Click the arrowicons to move the icons up or down in the display order you want. 4. Click Close . Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Epson Scan 2 ...

159 14. Enter the file name for your scanned file in the File Name field. If necessary, select Settings to modify the file name settings. 15. Select the location in which you want to save your scanned file as the Folder setting. If necessary, select Select to create a new folder. 16. Click Scan . Th...

161 Dual Image Output Scans the original image twice using different output settings (Windows only). Watermark Adds a watermark to a scanned image. Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 You can scan a document and save the text in a se...

162 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 propert...

163 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, thelower the image quality. (The TIFF format is recommended when you need to modify or retouch yourscanned image.) PN...

165 Refilling Ink and Replacing the Maintenance Box When the ink level is below the lower line on an ink tank, you need to refill it. Before checking the ink level or refilling an ink tank as described here, be sure to read the ink safetyprecautions. Caution: If the ink level is below the lower line...

166 • Be careful not to touch any ink when you handle the ink tanks, ink tank caps, and opened ink bottles or ink bottle caps. • 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 discomfort or problems persist, see a d...

167 • Store the ink bottles in the same environment as the product. When storing or transporting an opened ink bottle, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes. Otherwise, inkmay leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely. Be sure to keep the i...

168 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 inklevels are above the lower lines on the ink tanks. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refill...

169 2. Select the icon. You see the remaining ink capacity of the maintenance box. 3. Select OK to exit the screen. Parent topic: Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels Related concepts Maintenance Box Replacement Related references Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Checking Ink and M...

171 Parent topic: Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels Related concepts Maintenance Box Replacement Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Mac You can check your ink levels using a utility on your Mac. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Pr...

172 3. Refill any ink tank or replace the maintenance box 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 t...

173 2. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). ...

174 The included initial ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale. The printer shipswith full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head. Yields varyconsiderably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of us...

182 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 thepaper or print head path. Print Head MaintenancePrint Head AlignmentClea...

183 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 p...

184 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Print head needs Power Cleaning 7. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Select O . Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

187 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Print head needs Power Cleaning 7. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, click Finish . Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

188 • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. • If almost the entire pattern is missing, click Finish and perform a Power Cleaning. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and waitat least 12 hours. Then run a nozzle...

192 You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the scanner unit during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print. 6....

193 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Print head needs Power Cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish . • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. Downloaded from thelost...

194 • If almost the entire pattern is missing, click Finish and perform a Power Cleaning. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and waitat least 12 hours. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessar...

197 6. When Power Cleaning is finished, run a nozzle check. If print quality has not improved after running Power Cleaning, wait for at least 12 hours without printing,and then print the nozzle check pattern again. Run Print Head Cleaning or Power Cleaning againdepending on the printed pattern. If q...

198 6. Press the OK button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 7. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for eachset on the LCD screen. Vertical Alignment Horizontal Alignment ...

199 Related concepts Print Head Nozzle CheckPrint Head Cleaning Related tasks Loading Paper in the CassetteCleaning the Print Head Path 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 sc...

201 Cleaning the Print Head Path If the print quality has not improved after cleaning and aligning the print head and cleaning the paperpath, 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 ...

204 Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Cleaning the Paper Rollers If you encounter repeated paper feed issues from the cassette, clean the paper rollers inside theproduct. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Close the document cover, if nece...

207 12. Replace the paper, slide in the paper cassette, and connect the power cord. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Checking the Number of Sheets Fed You can view an option that displays the number of sheets of paper that have fed through the product. Note: You can also view the number of shee...

208 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 Fed Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac You can check the ...

210 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your ProductTransporting 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, alc...

212 9. Open the ADF cover. 10. Use a soft, moistened, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. 11. Close the ADF cover. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to store your product or transport i...

213 Caution : During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. • When storing or transporting an ink bottle after it has been opened, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impa...

217 Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Checking for Software UpdatesViewing the Help ScreenProduct Status MessagesMessage Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink LevelsRunning a Product CheckResetting Control Panel DefaultsSolving Setup Proble...

218 • OS X : You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater . • macOS 10.12.x, 10.13.x, 10.14.x, 10.15.x, 11.x, or 12.x : You can manually update the software by opening the App Store , selecting Updates , searching fo...

219 LCD screen message Condition/solution Printer error. Turn on theprinter again. See yourdocumentation for moredetails. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the error continues, check fora paper jam. If there is no paper jam, contact Epson for support. Paper out in XX. Load paper in the...

221 Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired NetworkingSolving Paper ProblemsSolving Network ProblemsSolving Problems Printing from a Computer Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels If you see a message on the LCD screen prompting you to reset the ink levels, do the following: 1. Refill all of the i...

222 5. Select Print . The nozzle check pattern is printed. 6. 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,...

223 4. Select Yes to reset the selected settings. (Select No if you want to cancel the operation.) Parent topic: Solving Problems Solving Setup Problems Check these sections if you have problems while setting up your product. Product Does Not Turn On or OffNoise After Filling the InkSoftware Install...

224 Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and any necessary cables are securely connected at both ends. If you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully ...

225 Cannot Scan Over a Network Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access point, try these solutions: • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) a...

226 • If your router or access point has security enabled, determine the kind of security it is using and any required password or passphrase for connection. Then make sure to enter the exact WEP key or WPApassphrase correctly. • Check if your computer is restricting the available wireless channels....

228 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. • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the Wi-Fi icon on your produ...

229 3. Connect the computer and your product directly with an Ethernet cable. 4. Print a network connection report from your product. 5. On the computer, open a web browser and enter your product's IP address from the networkconnection report. 6. Select Advanced Settings > Network Settings > W...

232 Related concepts Scan Resolution Guidelines Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 IconStarting a Scan Using Epson ScanSmartStarting a Scan from a Scanning ProgramStarting a Scan from a Smartphone or TabletStarting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Solving Copying Problems Che...

233 Copies Have Incorrect or Faint Colors If your copies have incorrect, uneven, smeared, or faint colors, try these solutions: • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Do not press too hard on the original when you copy fro...

234 Paper Feeding ProblemsOriginals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document FeederPaper Jams Inside the ProductPaper 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...

235 Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder If your originals do not feed when placed in the ADF, try these solutions: • Make sure the ADF icon lights up on the Copy or Scan screen on the LCD screen. If not, reload the originals. • Make sure th...

236 • Unless specifically instructed, avoid tilting the product, placing it on its side, or turning it upside down, as ink may spill. 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...

237 Note: When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual. See the Apple website for details. Nothing PrintsProduct Icon Does Not Appear in Windows TaskbarPrinting is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems Nothing Prints If you have sent a prin...

238 • Windows 7 : Click and select All Programs > Epson Software > Epson Printer Connection Checker . • On a Mac, make sure the printer is added to the printer list and the printer is not paused. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related references Product Status Messages...

239 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 high- resolution image, you may n...

240 • Print as Bitmap • Windows : Select Printing preferences , click the More Options tab, and make sure the Bidirectional printing setting is enabled. • Mac : Select System Preferences , select Printers & Scanners , and select your product. Select Options & Supplies , select Options (or Dr...

241 Too Many Copies PrintBlank Pages PrintIncorrect Margins on PrintoutBorder Appears on Borderless PrintsIncorrect Characters PrintIncorrect Image Size or PositionSlanted Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Tu...

242 • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software, if available. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your...

243 Selecting Basic Print Settings - MacSelecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Related topics Placing Originals on the ProductLoading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: • Make sure you are printing on a compatible borderless paper ty...

244 • If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead. • If incorrect characters still appear in your prints, try connecting your product using a different cable. • If your computer entered sleep mode the last time you printed, the next print job after your co...

245 Related topics Placing Originals on the ProductLoading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Make sure the paper is loaded in the correct direction. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Do not load more than the recommended nu...

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

247 Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Control PanelPaper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks Refilling the Ink TanksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsAligning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelSelecting Printing Preferences - MacSelecting Additi...

249 Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - MacSelecting Printing Preferences - MacSelecting Extended Settings - WindowsAligning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelSelecting Double-sided Printing Setti...

250 Related concepts Print Head CleaningPrint Head AlignmentPrint Head Nozzle CheckPower CleaningChecking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink TanksAligning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelCleaning the Paper GuideCleaning the Print Head Path Related topics...

251 Note: Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes, which take longer to process and print. Consider the limitations of your computer system when selecting a resolution, and select the lowestpossible resolution that produces acceptable quality to keep file sizes manageable. Parent topi...

252 • Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. Try using the color management options in yourprinter software. • Select Custom as the Color Correction setting on the More Options tab of the printer ...

253 Cannot Send Scans to a Cloud Service 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. •...

254 Windows 11: Click , search for Epson Scan 2 Utility and select it. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset . Windows 10: Click and select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 Utility . Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Ot...

255 Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related concepts Scan Resolution Guidelines Cannot Send Scans to a Cloud Service If you cannot send a scan to a cloud service, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer is connected to the internet. • Make sure the login information you entered for th...

256 • Remove any lint or dirt from your original. • Clean the scanner glass. • Do not press on the original or the document cover with too much force. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Cleaning Your Product Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Line of Dots...

257 Scanned Image Quality Problems If you encounter quality problems with your scanned image, try these solutions: Image is Distorted or Blurry • Do not move your original or your product during scanning. • Do not press on the document cover or the original with too much force. • If you are scanning...

259 Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related references Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings TabAdditional Scanning Settings - Main 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 ex...

260 Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Resetting the Epson Scan 2 Settings If you continue to experience image quality problems after trying all possible solutions, you may need toreset the Epson Scan 2 settings using the Epson Scan 2 Utility. 1. Do one of the following to start th...

262 Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic: Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help Uninstalling Product Software - Mac In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-i...

263 Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download dri...

264 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...

265 Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • macOS 12.x • macOS 11.x • macOS 10.15.x • macOS 10.14.x • macOS 10.13.x • macOS 10.12.x • OS X 10.11.x • OS X 10.10.x • OS X 10.9.x • OS X 10...

266 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 ...

267 Related references Compatible Epson Papers 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/bot...

269 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Paper size Letter, A4, Legal, or 8.5 × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm) size Paper type Plain paper Paper weight 17 lb (64 g/m 2 ) to 25 lb (95 g/m 2 ) Loading capacity Approximately 30 sheets: Letter or A4 size 10 sheets: Legal or 8.5 × 13 inches (216 × 33...

270 Light source LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Specifications Note: Epson's warranties do not extend to any damage caused by the use of third-party ink or ink not designed for your printer. The included initial ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale. The p...

271 Depth Stored: 13.7 inches (347 mm) Printing: 19.8 inches (503 mm) Weight (without ink or power cord) 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 240 V Input voltage range 90 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Input frequency r...

272 Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers; USB 3.0 cables are notsupported) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standard IEEE802.11 b/g/n; IEEE802.11n available only on the 20 MHzchannel Security WEP (64/128 bit) WP...

273 Communication modes Auto, 10Mbps Full duplex, 10Mbps Half duplex, 100Mbps Fullduplex, 100Mbps Half duplex Connector RJ-45 Security Security protocol SSL/TLS; HTTPS Server/Client, IPPS SNMPv3 Parent topic: Technical Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications United States Safety: UL60950-...

275 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 Instruction...

277 • 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 unit. • Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service or dis...

278 • The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and may display uneven brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that the screen is damaged in any way. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been teste...

279 Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver 1. DISPUTES, BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS ANDCLASS ARBITRATIONS 1.1 Disputes . The terms of this Section 1 shall apply to all Disputes between you and Epson. The term "Dispute" is meant to have the broadest meaning permi...

280 1.5 WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND CLASS ARBITRATIONS. YOU AND EPSON AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING DISPUTES AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUALCAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS ORREPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FEDERAL OR STATECLASS AC...

281 (iii) Send one copy of the Demand for Arbitration to the other party (same address as the DisputeNotice), or as otherwise agreed by the parties. b) Hearing Format. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made shall not be disclosedto the arbitrator until after the arbitrator d...

282 1.9 Severability . If any provision in this Section 1 is found to be unenforceable, that provision shall be severed with the remainder of this Agreement remaining in full force and effect. The foregoing shall not apply to the prohibition against class or representative actions as provided in Sec...

283 designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information asapplied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or thirdparties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurre...

284 ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUTOF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Parent topic: Copyright Notice A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful...