Page 2 - Adjusting the Control Panel
2 Your WorkForce 545/645 Series Your WorkForce 545/645 Series After you set up your WorkForce ® 545/645 Series (see the Start Here sheet), turn to this Quick Guide and your online User’s Guide for instructions on using your product. Note: The illustrations in this manual show the WorkForce 645. The ...
Page 3 - Using the Control Panel
Your WorkForce 545/645 Series 3 Using the Control Panel The control panel makes it easy to use all the features of your product. To save energy, the screen goes dark after several minutes of inactivity. Press any button to wake it up. Tip: To turn off the “beep” heard when you press a button on the ...
Page 4 - Using Special Papers
4 Using Special Papers Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your documents, photos, presentations, and other projects. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central ® at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales...
Page 6 - Using the Scanner Glass; Using the Automatic Document Feeder
6 Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing Before you copy, scan, or fax, place your documents on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Place photos on the scanner glass only. Using the Scanner Glass You can place a ...
Page 8 - Copying a Document
8 Copying a Document Copying a Document Follow the steps in this section to copy black-and-white or color documents. Note: You can use the Copy/Restore Photos option to copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch (102 × 152 mm), 5 × 7-inch (127 × 178 mm), 8 × 10-inch (203 × 254 mm), letter-size, or A4-size Epson ph...
Page 10 - Printing From a Memory Card; Inserting the Card; Removing the Card; Mac OS
10 Printing From a Memory Card Printing From a Memory Card Your product lets you print photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into the memory card slot and you’re ready to print. See the online User’s Guide for a list of compatible memory cards and instructions on cop...
Page 11 - Printing Photos From the LCD Screen
Printing From a Memory Card 11 Printing Photos From the LCD Screen You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. See the online User’s Guide for instructions on printing photo greeting cards, layout sheets, and proof sheets. 1. Load several sheets of Epson photo p...
Page 12 - Printing From Your Computer; Printing in Windows
12 Printing From Your Computer Printing From Your Computer This section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or Mac computer. For detailed instructions on printing, see the online User’s Guide . Printing in Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. You see a window li...
Page 13 - Printing With a Mac
Printing From Your Computer 13 3. On the Main tab, select basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct Paper Type setting for your paper (see page 15). Tip: For more information about print settings, click Help . 4. For automatic duplex printing with the WorkForce 645, select 2-sided Print...
Page 15 - Selecting the Correct Paper Type
Printing From Your Computer 15 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Mac OS X) setting in your printer software so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. For this paper/media Select this setting Plain paperEpson Bright White PaperEpson Present...
Page 16 - Faxing a Document; Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine
16 Faxing a Document Faxing a Document Your product 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 (ADF), you can fax up to 30 letter- or A4- size or 10 legal-size pages at ...
Page 17 - Setting Up Fax Features; Entering Fax Header Information; Entering Your Sender Name
Faxing a Document 17 In Auto Answer mode, if the incoming call is a fax and you pick up the phone or the answering machine answers, the product 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 the answering machine. N...
Page 18 - Selecting the Number of Rings to Answer
18 Faxing a Document Entering Your Phone Number 1. From the 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 . 4. Press x Menu to exit...
Page 19 - Sending a Fax From the Control Panel; Other Ways to Dial a Fax Number
Faxing a Document 19 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 computer using the Ep...
Page 20 - Receiving Faxes
20 Faxing a Document Receiving Faxes Before receiving faxes, make sure you load plain paper and select the correct settings for the paper you’ve loaded. 1. Press the Fax button. 2. Press x Menu and select Fax Print Settings . 3. Select Paper Size and make sure the setting matches the size of paper y...
Page 21 - Quick Scanning With the Scan Button
Scanning a Document or Photo 21 Scanning a Document or Photo You can use your product to scan original documents and photos and save them on your computer. Quick Scanning With the Scan Button Use the Scan button to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer. You can even scan a ph...
Page 22 - Scanning With Epson Scan Software; Windows
22 Scanning a Document or Photo 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 23. For deta...
Page 23 - Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6
Scanning a Document or Photo 23 Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6 You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your computer. 1. Open an image editing application such as Image Capture, select your product, if necessary, then press the Scan button. 2. If you would like to select sc...
Page 24 - Maintaining Your Product; Checking the Print Head Nozzles
24 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...
Page 25 - Cleaning the Print Head
Maintaining Your Product 25 Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may ...
Page 26 - Checking Ink Levels; Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges
26 Maintaining Your Product Checking Ink Levels You can check the ink levels anytime right on the LCD screen. To check the ink levels with your Windows or Mac OS X software, see the instructions in your online User’s Guide . Note: Printing stops when an ink cartridge is expended. If a color cartridg...
Page 27 - Replacing Ink Cartridges
Maintaining Your Product 27 Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in product damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and...
Page 29 - Solving Problems; Problems and Solutions; Network Problems; Network setup failed
Solving Problems 29 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 below, or in your online User’s Guide . Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below if you’re ...
Page 30 - Cannot Print Over the Network
30 Solving Problems ■ Make sure that the product is within range of your router or access point.Contact your router manufacturer for details. The product does not appear in the printer window (Mac OS X) ■ Make sure the printer driver was installed correctly and that your computer’s TCP/IP settings a...
Page 31 - Printing and Copying Problems
Solving Problems 31 Printing Is Slow or the Print is Cut Off Print a Network Status Sheet (see below) and check the signal strength. If it’s poor, try moving the product closer to your wireless router or access point. Avoid placing the product next to a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or lar...
Page 32 - Paper Feeding Problems
32 Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn’t feed correctly, remove the paper and fan the sheets, then reload them and make sure the edge guides are against the paper. ■ Don’t load too many sheets at once. You can load up to 250 sheets of plain paper or 20 sheets of photo paper. Som...
Page 33 - Faxing Problems
Solving Problems 33 ■ If documents don’t feed correctly in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), make sure the paper is not bent, folded, or curled. If paper has jammed: 1. Open the ADF cover and remove any jammed paper. Caution: Do not try to remove the paper without opening the ADF cover or you cou...
Page 34 - Where to Get Help; Epson Technical Support; Internet Support; Speak to a Support Representative
34 Solving Problems ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they are too faint, run a nozzle check (see page 24) to see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. See the online User’s Guide for instructions. ■ ...
Page 35 - Purchase Supplies and Accessories; Other Software Technical Support
Solving Problems 35 Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPS...
Page 36 - Notices; Important Safety Instructions
36 Notices 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’s label. ■ Use only the power cord that c...
Page 37 - LCD Screen Safety
Notices 37 ■ When connecting the product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable. ■ Do not touch the fl...
Page 38 - Ink Cartridge Safety; Telephone Equipment Safety
38 Notices Ink Cartridge Safety ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and don’t allow them to drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off thoroughly with soap and water. If ...
Page 39 - Declaration of Conformity; FCC Compliance Statement; For United States Users
Notices 39 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS 3-133840 Kilroy Airport WayLong Beach, CA 90806Telephone: (562) 29...
Page 41 - WARNING; For Canadian Users
Notices 41 ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment...
Page 43 - Copyright Notice; Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
Notices 43 Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal r...