Page 3 - Contents
Contents WF-B4023 User's Guide .............................................................................................................................. 7 Product Basics ................................................................................................................................
Page 8 - Product Basics; Printer Parts Locations
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Note: Your product may differ from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the same. Note: The illustrations do not show the ink tanks. Printer Parts LocationsThe Power Off TimerUsing the Epson iPr...
Page 10 - USB; LAN
Printer Parts - Back 1 USB port 2 Ethernet LAN port 3 Maintenance box 4 Duplexer (rear unit) 5 AC inlet Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations 10
Page 11 - Printer Parts - Inside; Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Printer Parts - Inside 1 Ink system 2 Front cover 3 Print head Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights 11
Page 12 - The Power Off Timer; Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
1 The power light 2 The power button 3 The network status button 4 The Wi-Fi button 5 The paper feed button 6 The black cleaning button 7 The color cleaning button 8 The cancel button 9 The WiFi light 10 The maintenance box light 11 The paper light 12 The ink out lights Parent topic: Printer Parts L...
Page 13 - Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
• Windows XP : Click Start and select Printers and Faxes . (Or open the Control Panel , select Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes .) Right-click your product name and select Properties . 2. Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Printer Settings . You see th...
Page 14 - Cleaning the Product
network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an onlineservice such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive. 1. Make sure your product is set up for wireless network printing. 2. Visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and che...
Page 15 - Loading Paper; Loading Paper in the Cassette
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the CassetteLoading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) TrayLoading EnvelopesPaper Loading CapacityAvailable Epson PapersPaper or Media Type SettingsSetting the Paper Size for Each Source Loading Paper ...
Page 20 - Related references; Related tasks; Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) TrayLoading Envelopes Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Extend the output tray and open the...
Page 23 - Loading Envelopes
Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14inches [216 × 357 mm]). The holes must be within 0.74 inch (19 mm) of the left edge of the p...
Page 26 - Paper type
Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear MP cassette tray Plain paper 250 sheets 80 sheets (Letter (8.5 × 11 inches[216 × 279 mm])) 250 sheets 1 sheet (Legal (8.5 × 14 inches[216 × 357 mm])) Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50 sheets 20 sheets for manual ...
Page 27 - Available Epson Papers
Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear MP cassette tray Epson Premium Presentation Paper — 20 sheets Matte Epson Premium Presentation PaperMatte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium PresentationPaper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer PaperMatte Double-sided Epson Photo Paper Glossy E...
Page 29 - Paper or Media Type Settings; Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20 [216 × 279 mm]) Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plai...
Page 33 - Printing with Windows; Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows; Print
Printing From a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure your product is set up and its software is installed. Printing with WindowsCancelling Printing Using a Product Button Printing with Windows You can print with your product using any Windows printing program, as described in these...
Page 36 - Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Note: If your product only has one paper cassette, the Paper Cassette 2 option will not be available. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settingsmay be...
Page 38 - OK; Print Density
4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 5. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 6. Click the Print Density button. You see this window: 38
Page 40 - Print Density Adjustments - Windows; Increased Ink Drying Time; Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows When you select the User-Defined setting, you can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job. Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increas...
Page 43 - Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Additional Settings Options - Windows You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Rotate 180º Prints ...
Page 44 - Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing PresetsPrinting Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5. Click OK . Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Docu...
Page 45 - Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows; Printer Settings
2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows 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 ...
Page 46 - Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK . These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed forprinting in any program session. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Cancelling Printing Using a Prod...
Page 47 - Check Ink and Maintenance Box Status; Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status Lights
Replacing Ink and Maintenance Boxes The maintenance box stores ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When inkis expended or the maintenance box is at the end of its service life, you need to replace it. Check Ink and Maintenance Box StatusReplacing InkReplacing the Mainte...
Page 48 - Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status With Windows; Details
• If the light is red, the ink is expended or the maintenance box is at the end of its service life. You must replace the ink or maintenance box before you can print. Parent topic: Check Ink and Maintenance Box Status Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status With Windows A low ink reminder appears if...
Page 49 - Monitoring Preferences; See Low Ink Reminder alerts; Display Epson Offers
3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences . You see this window: 4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers check...
Page 50 - Replacing Ink; Replacing the Maintenance Box
Parent topic: Check Ink and Maintenance Box Status Replacing Ink To have ink replaced, call 888-201-4696. Parent topic: Replacing Ink and Maintenance Boxes Replacing the Maintenance Box Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin. Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been r...
Page 53 - Adjusting Print Quality; Print Head Maintenance; Related topics; Print Head Nozzle Check; Checking the Nozzles Using the Printer Buttons
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 flush the ink tubes. Print Head MaintenancePrint Head AlignmentCleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance...
Page 56 - Print Head Cleaning
Print head needs cleaning 7. If there are no gaps, click Finish . If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink and Maintenance Boxes Print Head Cleaning If print quality has de...
Page 57 - Related concepts; Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Software
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Hold down either the black cleaning or the color cleaning button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle, which lasts around 1 minute. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle isfinished....
Page 59 - Print Head Alignment
Related topics Replacing Ink and Maintenance Boxes Ink Tube Flushing If you still see white or dark lines or missing colors in your printouts, even after cleaning the print headseveral times, you can flush the ink tubes. Flushing the ink tubes replaces all the ink inside the tubes, so flush the ink ...
Page 60 - Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Software
Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Software Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Software You can align the print head using a utility on your...
Page 61 - Cleaning the Paper Path
6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the numberrepresenting the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next . • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Real...
Page 63 - Solving Problems; Printer Light Status; Lights
Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Printer Light StatusRunning a Printer CheckSolving Setup ProblemsSolving Network ProblemsSolving Paper ProblemsSolving Problems Printing from a ComputerSolving Page Layout and Content ProblemsSolving Pri...
Page 65 - Light status; Running a Printer Check
Light status Condition/solution Paper has jammed in the printer. Check The paper light is flashing in the cassette, inside the printer, and inthe duplexer to remove the jammedpaper. Then press the paper feed button to clear the error. The front cover is open. Close the cover. The power and paper lig...
Page 67 - Solving Setup Problems; Noise After Ink Installation; Software Installation Problems
Solving Setup Problems Check these sections if you have problems while setting up your product. Noise After Ink InstallationSoftware Installation Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Noise After Ink Installation If you hear noises from your product after installing ink, try these solutions: • Mak...
Page 68 - Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point
Solving Network Problems Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access PointNetwork Software Cannot Find Product on a NetworkCannot Print Over a NetworkPrinting a Network Status Sheet Parent topic: Solv...
Page 69 - Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network; Cannot Print Over a Network; Disconnected
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network If EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product on a network, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your network. Verify connection using your product control panel. • Check if your network name (SSID) contains non-AS...
Page 70 - Printing a Network Status Sheet; Solving Paper Problems; Paper Feeding Problems
Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. • Check to see if your wireless router or access point has an enabled Privacy Separator function that is preventing printing from a device over the network. See your route...
Page 71 - Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product
• If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and reload it. • Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • For best results, follow these guidelines: • Use n...
Page 73 - Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette
Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette If paper has jammed in the cassette, try this solution: 1. Close the output tray. 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Remove any jammed paper inside the cassette. 4. Remove any paper jammed inside the paper cassette slot. 73
Page 75 - Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer
7. Press the paper feed button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the ProductPaper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer If paper has jammed in the duplexer (rear unit), try these solutions: 1. Cancel the pr...
Page 77 - Paper Ejection Problems
6. Press the paper feed button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the ProductPaper Jam Problems in the Cassette Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject...
Page 78 - Solving Problems Printing from a Computer; Nothing Prints
Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer. Nothing PrintsNoise Occurs, But Nothing PrintsNoise When Product Sits for a WhileProduct Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Tas...
Page 79 - Noise Occurs, But Nothing Prints; Noise When Product Sits for a While; Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar
• Windows XP : Click Start and select Printers and Faxes . (Or open the Control Panel , select Printers and Other Hardware , if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes .) Right-click your product name, select Open , right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel , and click Yes . Parent topic: Sol...
Page 80 - Printing is Slow
5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 , then click OK . 6. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 7. Click the Shortcut Icon box. 8. 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:...
Page 81 - Solving Page Layout and Content Problems; Inverted Image; Too Many Copies Print
Related references Windows System RequirementsPaper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages. Inverted ImageToo Many Copies PrintBl...
Page 82 - Blank Pages Print; Incorrect Margins on Printout
Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • If a blank page exists in a document you are print...
Page 83 - Incorrect Characters Print; Incorrect Image Size or Position
Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 8 : Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the scree...
Page 84 - Solving Print Quality Problems; White or Dark Lines in Printout
Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on yourcomputer screen. White or Dark Lines in PrintoutBlurry or Smeared PrintoutFaint Printout or Printout Has GapsGrainy PrintoutIncorrect ColorsSlanted Printout Parent...
Page 85 - Blurry or Smeared Printout
Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the speci...
Page 86 - Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps; Grainy Printout
Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type settin...
Page 88 - Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows
Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Related topics Loading Paper When to Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions foryour operating system. Unins...
Page 91 - Printing Specifications; Paper Specifications
Printing Specifications Paper path Rear MP tray, top entry Paper cassette, front entry Rear MP tray capacity Approximately 80 sheets at 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m 2 ) Paper cassette capacity Approximately 250 sheets at 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m 2 ) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Paper Specifi...
Page 92 - Weight; Printable Area Specifications; Single sheets
Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14inches [216 × 357 mm]). The holes must be within 0.74 inch (19 mm) of the left edge of the p...
Page 93 - Envelopes; Dimension Specifications; Height
Envelopes 1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.79 inch (20 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Note: Dimensions do not include the ink tank. Height Stored: 11.2 inches (284 mm) Printing:...
Page 94 - Electrical Specifications; Environmental Specifications; Interface Specifications
Weight 24.0 lb (10.9 kg) (without ink) 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 range 49.5/60.5 Hz Rated current 0.5/0.25 A Power consumption Printing: 23 W (ISO/IE...
Page 95 - Network Interface Specifications; Safety and Approvals Specifications
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless security WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) WPA2 compliant WEP (64/128 bit) Frequency band 2.4 GHz Communication mode Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode Ethernet standard 100 BASE-TX/10BASE-T Note: ...
Page 97 - Notices; General Printer Safety Instructions
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. General Printer Safety InstructionsFCC Compliance StatementSo...
Page 98 - Ink Pack Safety Instructions
• Do not place the printer near a radiator or heating vent or in direct sunlight. • Leave enough room around the printer for sufficient ventilation. Do not block or cover openings in the case or insert objects through the slots. • Keep the printer away from potential sources of electromagnetic inter...
Page 99 - Wireless Connection Safety Instructions; FCC Compliance Statement; For United States Users
• Do not put your hand inside the product or touch any packs during printing. • Install a new ink pack immediately after removing an expended one. Leaving packs uninstalled can dry out the print head and may prevent the product from printing. • Do not remove or tear the label on the pack; this can c...
Page 100 - WARNING; Software Notices
• 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 interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCCCertification o...
Page 101 - GNU GPL
5. The license terms of each open source software program are described in OSS.pdf on your Printer Software CD. 6. The list of open source software programs which this printer product includes are as follows. GNU GPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU...
Page 102 - Apple Public Source License; OpenSSL License/Original SSLeay License
The list of LGPL Programs: inetutils-ftpd_1.4.2 libc6_2.3.6 procps_3.1.14 sysvinit-2.85 zeroconf 0.6.1-1 iksemel 1.4 Apple Public Source License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Apple Public SourceLicense Version1.2 or its latest version ("Apple Pub...
Page 103 - Sun RPC License; glibc license
netkit-inetd_0.10 netkit-ping_0.10 portmap_5-2.1 util-linux-2.12 Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Sun RPC License("Sun RPC Programs"). The list of Sun RPC Programs: libc6_2.3.6 netkit-inetd_0.10 netkit-ping_0.10 portmap_5-2.1 gli...
Page 104 - Trademarks
"busybox" Program: busybox_1.7.2 debianutils license This printer product includes the open source software program "debianutils" which applies the termsand conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "debianutils". "debianutils" Program: debianutils_2.6.2 sh...
Page 105 - A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials; Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products
Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, ortransmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information...
Page 106 - Copyright Attribution
Parent topic: Copyright Notice Copyright Attribution © 2013 Epson America, Inc. 5/13 CPD-39444 Parent topic: Copyright Notice 106