Page 2 - Home; User’s Guide
Page 3 - Product Parts; Use these illustrations to identify the parts on your product.
3 Product Parts Use these illustrations to identify the parts on your product. Paper support Output tray extensions Edge guide Sheet feeder Output tray Printer cover Front cover Ink tank unit USB port Power inlet
Page 4 - Control Panel Buttons and Lights; Control Panel Buttons; Button Function; Press to turn the printer on and off.
4 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Control Panel Buttons Button Function Press to turn the printer on and off. Press to move the print head to its home position.When the ink light is off, press and hold for at least 3 seconds to clean the print head. Press to load or eject paper.Press to resume prin...
Page 5 - Control Panel Lights; Light Description
5 Control Panel Lights Light Description On when the printer is on.Flashes when the printer is receiving data, printing, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. On when the ink level of one or more ink tanks may have reached the lower line.Flashes when the ink level of one or more ink tanks may be...
Page 6 - Load Paper; Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.; Load Paper for Documents or Photos; Squeeze the tab on the edge guide and slide it to the left.
6 Load Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Load Paper for Documents or Photos Load Envelopes General Paper Information Load Paper for Documents or Photos You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Open the paper support, then pul...
Page 8 - Load Envelopes
8 Tip: Load only the recommended number of sheets. Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document or photo faces.Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.Do not load paper above the arrow marks on the edge guide. Check the paper package for any additional loading instructi...
Page 10 - General Paper Information
10 4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left and behind the tabs on the edge guides. Tip: Press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. 5. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Tip: Do not...
Page 12 - Paper type
12 EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808S041727 40100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S042183S041667 2550 EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S0412174 ...
Page 15 - Print From Your Computer; Start Here; Windows Printing; Print From a Program
15 Print From Your Computer After you connect the printer to your computer and install its software, you can print documents and photos from your computer. Follow the instructions in these sections to print documents and photos: Windows Printing Mac OS X Printing To print on CDs/DVDs, follow the ste...
Page 17 - Select Basic Options; Shortcuts
17 Follow the steps in these sections to select settings, print, and control printing: Select Basic Options Change Print Layout Select Advanced Options Print Your Document or Photo Check Printing Status Change Default Print Settings Select Basic Options There are two ways to select basic printing op...
Page 18 - Save Settings; To delete a preset you created, click; Delete; Click the; Main
18 If the settings are correct for your print job, click the preset and print. To create your own presets, click on the Advanced tab, select your settings, and then click on the Save Settings button. To delete a preset you created, click Add/Remove on the Shortcuts tab, select the preset, and click ...
Page 25 - OK; Mac OS X Printing; Open Your File for Printing
25 3. Select the language you want to display. 4. Click OK to close the driver screen. The language used on the driver screen changes to your selection the next time you access it. Mac OS X Printing You can print using any Mac OS X printing program. Follow the steps in these sections to print from y...
Page 27 - Print Quality; Select page setup options
27 These settings appear on the screen: 7. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. 8. Select a Print Quality for your document or photo. Available settings depend on the selected Media Type setting. You can also: • Select page setup options
Page 33 - Print On a CD or DVD; Follow the steps in these sections to:; Guidelines for Printing on CDs and DVDs; Insert one disc at a time.
33 Print On a CD or DVD You can use your product to print a design right onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs to create a custom label. You can do this using the EPSON Print CD software that came with your product. Follow the steps in these sections to: Guidelines for Printing on CDs and DVDs Load a C...
Page 36 - disc lies flat in the tray.
36 6. Place the disc on the CD/DVD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lies flat in the tray. To print on a small disc (8-cm), place the small CD/DVD adapter on the tray first, then place the disc inside the adapter. Caution: Before positioning the CD/DVD, make sure tha...
Page 37 - Print a CD/DVD From Your Computer; Print CD
37 Now you can print on the CD/DVD using the EPSON Print CD software on your computer. After printing, remove the printed CD/DVD. Print a CD/DVD From Your Computer If you installed the EPSON Print CD software when you installed your product software, you can use it to create designs and print on CDs...
Page 40 - Applications; To select an image to use in the background, click the; Select Background
40 Mac OS X 1. Select Applications > EPSON Software > Print CD . 2. To select an image to use in the background, click the background icon. • Click Select Background .
Page 42 - Print; If you need to adjust the print position or print quality, see:; Adjust Print Position
42 2. Select your EPSON printer. 3. Click Print . 4. Remove the printed CD/DVD from the printer. If you need to adjust the print position or print quality, see: Adjust Print Position Adjust Print Quality Adjust Print Position If your printed design is not positioned on your disc correctly, you can a...
Page 43 - menu and select
43 1. Load the CD/DVD. 2. Print an adjustment pattern and adjust the position as instructed for your computer: Windows Adjustment Mac OS X Adjustment When you’re finished, you can burn another CD or DVD and print your design again. Windows Adjustment 1. Open EPSON Print CD. 2. Open the File menu and...
Page 48 - Refill Ink; How to; Check Ink Levels
48 Refill Ink You can refill an ink tank when the ink alert message appear on your computer screen and the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank. You can monitor the approximate ink levels from your computer and view on-screen instructions for refilling ink. Your product and its software...
Page 49 - button on the progress
49 The progress meter appears automatically when you start a print job. You can check the approximate ink levels from this window. Click the Check Ink Levels button on the progress meter screen to display the approximate ink levels as shown below: You may also see this screen every time you print (i...
Page 51 - Purchase EPSON Ink Bottles; Ink color
51 Purchase EPSON Ink Bottles You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper from an EPSON authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, contact Epson. Use these part numbers when you purchase new ink bottles and use the ink by the date printed on the package: Note: Ink yields vary considerably based ...
Page 52 - Precautions on Refilling Ink; Do not open ink bottles until you are ready to use them.; Continue; Refill Ink Tanks
52 Precautions on Refilling Ink • We recommend the use of genuine EPSON ink bottles. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of other products may affect your print quality could result in printer damage. • Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause dama...
Page 53 - You must use the printer driver to refill the ink. Click the; button in the EPSON Status
53 You can monitor the approximate ink levels from your computer and view on-screen instructions to refill the ink. You must use the printer driver to refill the ink. Click the How to button in the EPSON Status Monitor window and follow the on-screen instructions, or follow the instructions below to...
Page 58 - Adjust Print Quality; Clean the Print Head; Check the Print Head Nozzles
58 Adjust Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Clean the Print Head Align the Print Head If you see ink on the back of a printout, you may need to clean the paper guide. Clean the Print Head If your printouts become too light, ...
Page 60 - Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.; Finish; If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.; Clean the Print Head Nozzles
60 4. Select Nozzle Check . 5. You see one of these windows: 6. Click Print . 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. 8. If there are no gaps, click Finish . If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Clean the Print Head Nozzles If print quality has...
Page 63 - Align the Print Head
63 Note: Power cleaning consumes more ink than normal cleaning. If you perform power cleaning when the remaining ink in the tank is low, the print quality may not improve completely. If the alert screen appears on the computer’s screen, you have to click the Continue button and then run the power cl...
Page 64 - Clean the Paper Guide
64 If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment . Then print another alignment sheet and check it. 7. When you’re done, click Finish . Clean the Paper Guide If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper guide to r...
Page 65 - Solve Problems; Check for Software Updates
65 Solve Problems If you have a problem using your printer, check these sections for guidance in diagnosing and solving the problem: Check for Software Updates Problem-solving Tools Problems and Solutions Re-install Software Get More Help Check for Software Updates Periodically, it’s a good idea to ...
Page 67 - Ink level may be low.; Cover open; The printer cover is open.; Output tray error; Unknown printer error
67 Run a Printer Check A printer check will help you determine if the printer is operating properly. Before running a printer check, make sure the output tray is in the paper position 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the USB cable. Ink level is low Ink level may be low. You may continue printi...
Page 68 - Problems and Solutions
68 3. Load plain paper in the sheet feeder and make sure that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer. 4. Hold down the paper button as you press the power button to turn the printer back on. Hold down both buttons until the printer turns on, then release both buttons. 5. The printer begins p...
Page 69 - Setup Problems; Miscellaneous Problems; Paper Problems
69 Setup Problems Noise After Ink Installation Software Installation Problems Noise After Ink Installation • The first time you fill the ink tanks, the product must charge its print head for about 20 minutes. Wait until charging finishes (the power light stops flashing) before you turn off the print...
Page 70 - If paper jams, follow these steps to clear it:
70 • If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the sheet feeder, fan the edges to separate the sheets, then reload it. • If paper is jamming when you are inserting only one or two sheets, try loading more pages at a time. However, do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. •...
Page 71 - Printing Problems
71 4. If you cancelled the print job, relaunch it. Note: The product won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions. Paper Does Not Eject or Ejects Wrinkled • If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set t...
Page 75 - Maintenance
75 • Select a higher print quality and turn off the high speed setting in the Windows or Mac OS X printer software. • Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded. • Make sure the printable side of the paper is faceup. It’s usually brighter or whiter. • Make sure you a...
Page 77 - for
77 Ink Smears or Printing Is Too Light CD/DVD Tray Ejected or Won’t Feed Images and Text Not Centered Adjust the print position in your EPSON Print CD for Windows or Mac OS X. Ink Smears or Printing Is Too Light • Make sure you’re using ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. • Handle the disc carefully and ...
Page 78 - Get More Help
78 In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstall Center 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 no...
Page 80 - Clean and Transport Your Product; Cleaning; Clean the sheet feeder using a soft brush.; Transportation
80 Clean and Transport Your Product If your printer gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections: Cleaning Transportation Cleaning To keep the printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, benzen...
Page 82 - Use Your Product on a Network
82 Use Your Product on a Network To use your printer over a small computer network, you need to install your printer software on the networked computer as necessary, and set up network printing. Note: If you want to print over a large network, consult your network administrator for setup instruction...
Page 83 - Mac OS X Network Setup
83 systems of the other computers. Click OK , then insert the printer software CD into the CD- ROM drive. 4. Click OK or Close (if you installed additional drivers). Now you can access the shared printer from other computers on the network. Access Shared Printer Over the Network Make sure you first ...
Page 84 - If you see a message telling you sharing is turned off, click the; Sharing Preferences; button; Printer Sharing
84 5. If you see a message telling you sharing is turned off, click the Sharing Preferences button and click the Printer Sharing checkbox. 6. Close System Preferences. Now you can access the shared printer from other computers on the network. Just select the printer from the Format For menu (in the ...
Page 85 - Specifications and Notices; Important Safety Instructions; General Safety
85 Specifications and Notices For information about using your printer and detailed specifications, see: Important Safety Instructions Computer System Requirements Product Specifications Copyright and Trademarks Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read and follow these safety in...
Page 87 - Ink Safety; Computer System Requirements; Windows Requirements
87 Ink Safety • Keep ink bottles and the ink tank unit out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or handle them. • Do not tilt or shake an ink bottle after removing its seal; this can cause leakage. • Be careful not to touch any ink when you handle the ink tanks, ink tank cap...
Page 88 - Product Specifications; Printing
88 Product Specifications See these sections for the detailed specifications of your product: Printing Paper CD/DVD Ink Bottles Size and Weight Electrical Environmental Interface See also: Computer System Requirements Important Safety Instructions Printing Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry Sheet fe...
Page 90 - Envelopes
90 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Envelopes Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimum CD/DVD A: Inner margin: 0.7 inch (18 mm) maximum B: Outer margin: 4.7 inch (120 mm) maximum A: Inner margin: 0.7 inch (18 mm) m...
Page 93 - Humidity; Interface; Interface type; Copyright and Trademarks; Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products
93 Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 5 to 85% RH (without condensation) Interface Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for Computers) Copyright and Trademarks All rights reserved. No part...
Page 94 - This information is subject to change without notice.
94 EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those mark...
