Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright and Trademarks Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by anymeans, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SeikoEpson Corporation. No ...
Page 4 - Where to Find Information; Available features for your product; Illustrations used in this guide
Guidelines Where to Find Information Setup Guide (paper) Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the software. Important SafetyInstruction Guide (paper) Provides you with important safety instructions. User’s Guide (PDF, thismanual) Provides you with detailed informati...
Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions; Setting up the product
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section before using the product. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructionsmarked on the product. Setting up the product Observe the following when setting up the product: ❏ Do not block or cover the v...
Page 8 - Using the LCD screen
❏ If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electricaloutlet. ❏ Do not press too hard on the document table when placing the originals. Using the product with a wireless connection ❏ Do not use this product inside medical facilities or near ...
Page 9 - Precautions on the touch panel; Restrictions on Copying
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash themthoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately withwater. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, se...
Page 10 - Protecting Your Personal Information
Protecting Your Personal Information This product allows you to store names and telephone numbers in its memory even when the power is turned off. Use the following menu to erase the memory if you give the product to someone else or dispose of it. F Setup > Restore Default Settings > All Setti...
Page 15 - Product Parts
Getting to Know Your Product Product Parts Note: The illustrations in this section are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your actual product, themethod of operation is the same. a. ADF cover * b. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) * c. Edge guide * d. ADF input tray (place you...
Page 18 - Guide to the Control Panel; Button and LCD
Guide to the Control Panel Control panel design varies depending on location. Note: Although the menus, setting items, or option names displayed on the LCD screen may differ from your actual product, themethod of operation is the same. For WP-4511/WP-4515/WP-4521/WP-4525/WP-4530/WP-4531/WP-4535 a b ...
Page 19 - Lights
Buttons Function k Displays the speed dial/group dial list in fax mode.*1 l Displays the last number dialed. When entering numbers in fax mode, this inserts apause symbol (-) that acts as a brief pause during dialing.*1 m F Enters setup mode. n Displays Help for solutions to problems. o x Displays d...
Page 22 - Power Saving Function; Restarting Automatically After a Power Failure
Power Saving Function After 13 minutes of inactivity, the screen turns black to save energy. Press any button to return the screen to its previous state. Restarting Automatically After a Power Failure If a power failure occurs while the product is in fax standby mode or printing, it restarts automat...
Page 23 - Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media; Selecting which tray to use and its loading capacities
Paper Handling Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers provide superior prints becausethey absorb less ink. Epson provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers, and ...
Page 25 - Storing paper; Loading Paper; Into the paper cassette
Media Type Size Loadingcapacity(sheets) forpaper cassette1 Loadingcapacity(sheets) forpaper cassette2 Loadingcapacity(sheets) for rearMP tray Epson Glossy Photo Paper A4 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) - - 20 *1 Paper with a weight of 64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb). *2 Paper with a...
Page 29 - Into the rear MP tray
Note: ❏ After loading paper, set paper size for each paper source. Paper will be fed from appropriate paper source based onsetting. To set paper size, press Setup . Then select Printer Setup and Paper Size Loaded . & “Paper Size Loaded” on page 115 ❏ You can also use the panel utility to set the...
Page 31 - Loading Envelopes
F Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, but not too tightly. Note: ❏ After loading paper, set paper size for each paper source. Paper will be fed from appropriate paper source basedon setting. To set paper size, press Setup . Then select Printer Setup and Paper Size Loaded . & “Paper Si...
Page 33 - Placing Originals
Note: ❏ The thickness of envelopes and their ability to fold vary widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopesexceeds 10 mm, press down on the envelopes to flatten them before loading. If print quality declines when a stackof envelopes is loaded, load one envelope at a time. & “Selec...
Page 35 - Document glass
Note: ❏ For 2-up Copy layout, place the original as shown. ❏ When you use the copy function with the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), the print settings are fixed at Reduce/Enlarge - Actual Size , Paper Type - Plain Paper , and Paper Size - A4 . The print is cropped if you copy an original larger th...
Page 37 - Using Your Software; Printer driver and status monitor; Accessing the printer driver for Windows; From Windows applications
Printing Using Your Software Printer driver and status monitor The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing results. The status monitor andthe printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition. Note for Windows users: ❏...
Page 38 - Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X; Getting information through online help
❏ Windows XP and Server 2003: Click Start , Control Panel , then Printers and Faxes . Then right-click the printer and select Printing Preferences . From the shortcut icon on the taskbar Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Printer Settings . To add a shortcut icon to the Windows...
Page 39 - Basic Printing; Selecting the correct paper type; Loading paper or envelopes
Basic Printing Selecting the correct paper type The printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. That is why the paper typesetting is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.The tab...
Page 40 - Basic printer settings for Windows
Note: After loading paper, set paper size for each paper source. Paper will be fed from appropriate paper source based on setting. & “Paper Size Loaded” on page 115 When using special Epson paper, refer to the section below. & “Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media” on page 23 Re...
Page 41 - Basic printer settings for Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6
E Select the appropriate Document Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the onlinehelp. F Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your print. Note: Select Landscape when printing on envelopes. G Select the appropriate Paper Type setti...
Page 43 - Basic printer settings for Mac OS X 10.4
E Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. F Make the settings that you want to use to print. See the online help for more details on Print Settings. & “Selecting the correct paper type ” on page 39 Note: To make changes to advanced settings, refer to the relevant section. G Click Print to st...
Page 45 - Canceling Printing; Using the printer button; For Windows
G Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. H Make the settings that you want to use to print. See the online help for more details on Print Settings. & “Selecting the correct paper type ” on page 39 Note: To make changes to advanced settings, refer to the relevant section. I Click Print to st...
Page 46 - Using EPSON Status Monitor 3; For Mac OS X; Printing with Special Layout Options
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 A Access the EPSON Status Monitor 3. & “Using EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 150 B Click the Print Queue button. The Windows Spooler appears. C Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel . For Mac OS X Follow the steps below to cancel a print j...
Page 49 - Printer settings for Windows
Printer settings for Windows A Make adjustments to basic settings. & “Basic printer settings for Windows” on page 40 B Select 2-Sided Printing check box. Note: When using automatic printing, make sure the Auto check box is checked. WP-4511/4515/4521/4525/4530/4531/4535/4540/4545 User’s Guide Pri...
Page 52 - Printer settings for Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6
I Select one of the Select Document Type settings. This automatically adjusts Print Density and Increase InkDrying Time. Note: If you are printing high-density data, such as graphs, we recommend adjusting settings manually. J Click OK to return to the Main window. K Make sure all of the settings are...
Page 53 - Printer settings for Mac OS X 10.4
B Select Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu. C Select Long-Edge binding or Short-Edge binding from the Two-sided Printing pop-up menu. D Select one of the Document Type settings. This automatically adjusts Print Density and Increased Ink DryingTime. Note: If you are printing high-densi...
Page 54 - Fit to Page Printing
B Select Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu. C Select Long-Edge binding or Short-Edge binding from the Two-sided Printing pop-up menu. D Select one of the Document Type settings. This automatically adjusts Print Density and Increased Ink DryingTime. Note: If you are printing high-densi...
Page 57 - Pages Per Sheet Printing
B Select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. C Select Scale to fit paper size as the Destination Paper Size. D Select the appropriate paper size from the pop-up menu. E Click Print to start printing. Pages Per Sheet Printing Pages Per Sheet printing allows you to print two or four pages on single s...
Page 61 - Printer settings
Note: This feature is not available for Mac OS X. Printer settings A Make adjustments to basic settings. & “Basic printer settings for Windows” on page 40 B Select 2x1 Poster , 2x2 Poster , 3x3 Poster , or 4x4 Poster as Multi-Page. WP-4511/4515/4521/4525/4530/4531/4535/4540/4545 User’s Guide Pri...
Page 63 - How to make a poster from your prints
How to make a poster from your prints The following is an example of how to create a poster with 2x2 Poster selected for Multi-Page and Overlapping Alignment Marks selected for Print Cutting Guides. A Cut off the margin of Sheet 1 along a vertical line through the center of the top and bottom cross-...
Page 65 - Printing the watermark
Printing the watermark A Make adjustments to basic settings. & “Basic printer settings for Windows” on page 40 B Click the More Options tab, choose the desired watermark from the Watermark list, then click Settings . If you want to create your own watermark, see the online help. WP-4511/4515/452...
Page 66 - Sharing Your Printer
C Specify the settings you want for the watermark. D Click OK to return to the More Options window. E Click OK to close the printer settings window. After completing the steps above, print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job. Sharing Your Printer You can set up your p...
Page 67 - Scanning; Let’s Try Scanning; Starting a Scan
Scanning Let’s Try Scanning Starting a Scan Let’s scan a document to get used to the process. A Place your document. & “Placing Originals” on page 33 B Start Epson Scan. ❏ Windows:Double-click the Epson Scan icon on the desktop. ❏ Mac OS X:Select Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Scan ...
Page 70 - Image Adjustment Features
Image Adjustment Features Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting imagequality. See the Help for more details on Epson Scan. Histogram Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levelsindividually. T...
Page 72 - Basic Scanning; Scanning from the Control Panel; Scanning to a USB storage device
Color Enhance Enhance a certain color. You can select from red, blue, or green. Basic Scanning Scanning from the Control Panel Scanning to a USB storage device A Place your original(s). & “Placing Originals” on page 33 B Connect the USB device to your product. C Select Scan . D Select Scan to US...
Page 73 - Scanning to a computer
Scanning to a computer A Place your original(s). & “Placing Originals” on page 33 B Select Scan . C Select an item. & “Scan mode menu list” on page 120 D Select your PC. Note: If the product is connected to a network, you can select the PC to which you want to save the scanned image. E Press...
Page 74 - Scanning in Home Mode
Scanning in Home Mode Home Mode lets you customize some scanning settings and check the changes you have made in a preview image. Thismode is useful for basic scanning of photos and graphics. Note: ❏ In Home Mode, you can only scan from the document glass. ❏ See the Help for more details on Epson Sc...
Page 75 - Scanning in Office Mode
D Select the Document Type setting. E Select the Image Type setting. F Click Preview . & “Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 79 G Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings. H Click Scan . I In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then cl...
Page 77 - Scanning in Professional Mode
I In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK . Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings window. Your scanned image is saved. Scanning in Professional Mode...
Page 79 - Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area; Selecting a preview mode
G Select the Image Type setting. H Select an appropriate resolution for your original(s) as the Resolution setting. I Click Preview to preview your image(s). The Preview window opens and displays your image(s). & “Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 79 Note for the Automatic Document...
Page 80 - Creating a marquee; Adjusting a marquee
❏ Thumbnail preview displays your previewed image(s) as thumbnail(s). Epson Scan automatically locates theedges of your scan area, applies automatic exposure settings to the image(s), and rotates the image(s) if necessary. Note: ❏ Some of the settings that you change after previewing an image are re...
Page 81 - Various Types of Scanning; Scanning a Magazine
To resize the marquee, position your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee. The pointer becomes a straight or angled double-arrow. Click and drag the edge or corner to thedesired size. To create additional marquees of the same size, click this icon. To delete a marquee, click inside the marq...
Page 83 - Scanning Multiple Documents to a PDF File
E Click Scan . F Select PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK . Your scanned image is saved. Scanning Multiple Documents to a PDF File First of all, place your document and start Epson Scan. WP-4511/4515/4521/4525/4530/4531/4535/4540/4545 User’s Guide Scanning 83 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter....
Page 87 - Scanning a Photo
Scanning a Photo First of all, place your photo on the document glass and start Epson Scan. & “Starting a Scan” on page 67 A Select Home Mode from the Mode list. B Select Photograph as the Document Type setting. C Click Preview . D Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other image quality setting...
Page 88 - Software Information; Starting Epson Scan Driver; How to start
E Click Scan . F Select JPEG as the Type setting, and then click OK . Your scanned image is saved. Software Information Starting Epson Scan Driver This software lets you control all aspects of scanning. You can use this as a standalone scanning program or use it withanother TWAIN-compliant scanning ...
Page 89 - How to access the help; Starting Other Scanning Software; Epson Event Manager; ABBYY FineReader
How to access the help Click the Help button on the Epson Scan driver. Starting Other Scanning Software Note: Some scanning software may not be included in some countries. Epson Event Manager This lets you assign any of the product buttons to open a scanning program. You can also save frequently use...
Page 91 - Selecting Paper; Copying Documents; Basic copying
Copying Selecting Paper Before printing, you need to select the correct paper type setting. This important setting determines how the ink isapplied to the paper. Note: ❏ The availability of special media varies by location. ❏ For the loading capacity, see the following instructions. & “Selecting...
Page 93 - Collate Copying
I Select the type of 2-sided copying. Setting Description 1>1-Sided Normal copying. 1>2-Sided Two single-sided originals are printed onto each side of a single sheet of paper. 2>1-Sided Each side of a double-sided original is printed onto each side of a single sheet of paper. 2>2-Sided E...
Page 94 - Layout copying
E Set the density. F Enter the x Menu . G Select Paper and Copy Settings . H Select Collate Copying . I Select On . J For WP-4540/WP-4545:Press OK to finish making settings. For WP-4511/WP-4515/WP-4521/WP-4525/WP-4530/WP-4531/WP-4535:Press x Menu to finish making settings. K Press one of the x Start...
Page 95 - Copy Mode Menu List
H For WP-4540/WP-4545:Press OK to finish making settings. For WP-4511/WP-4515/WP-4521/WP-4525/WP-4530/WP-4531/WP-4535:Press x Menu to finish making settings. I Press one of the x Start buttons to start copying. Copy Mode Menu List Refer to the section below for the Copy mode menu list. & “Copy m...
Page 96 - Introducing FAX Utility; Connecting to a Phone Line; Using the phone line for fax only
Faxing Introducing FAX Utility FAX Utility is a software capable of transmitting data such as documents, drawings, and tables created using a wordprocessing or spreadsheet application directly by fax, without printing. In addition, this utility has a function to save areceived fax as a PDF file on a...
Page 97 - Sharing line with phone device
Sharing line with phone device A Connect a phone cable leading from a telephone wall jack to the LINE port. B Remove the cap. WP-4511/4515/4521/4525/4530/4531/4535/4540/4545 User’s Guide Faxing 97 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 98 - Connecting to DSL
C Connect a phone or answering machine to the EXT. port. Note: ❏ See the following for other connection methods. ❏ For details, see the documentation that came with your devices. Connecting to DSL a Telephone wall jack b Splitter c DSL modem WP-4511/4515/4521/4525/4530/4531/4535/4540/4545 User’s Gui...
Page 99 - Checking the fax connection
Connecting to ISDN (one phone number) a ISDN wall jack d Terminal adapter or ISDN router Connecting to ISDN (two phone numbers) a ISDN wall jack d Terminal adapter or ISDN router Checking the fax connection Follow the instructions below to check the fax connection. Use the l , r , u , or d buttons t...
Page 100 - Setting Up Fax Features; Setting up speed dial entries
D Select Check Fax Connection . E Press one of the x Start buttons to print the report. Note: If an errors are reported, try the solutions in the report. Setting Up Fax Features Setting up speed dial entries You can create a speed dial list allowing you to select fax recipient numbers quickly when f...
Page 101 - Setting up group dial entries
I Enter a name to identify the speed dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. For details on using the virtual keyboard, refer to the section below. & “Using the LCD screen” on page 19 J For WP-4540/WP-4545:Press OK to register the name. Select Done to register the name. Setting up group d...
Page 102 - Creating header information
J For WP-4540/WP-4545:Press to add the speed dial entry to the group dial. Note for WP-4540/WP-4545: Press again to cancel adding the speed dial entry that you selected. Press r to add the speed dial entry to the group dial. Press l to cancel adding the speed dial entry that you selected. K Repeat s...
Page 103 - Changing Fax Output setting to print
G For WP-4540/WP-4545:Press OK . Select Done . H Select Your Phone Number . I Use the numeric keypad with other buttons on the control panel to enter your phone number. You can enter upto 20 digits. Note for WP-4540/WP-4545: ❏ Press to enter a space, and press to delete. ❏ Press the # button to ente...
Page 104 - Selecting paper source to print fax; Sending Faxes; Basics of send faxes
E Press OK . F Select Yes . Selecting paper source to print fax Follow the instructions below to select the paper source to print the fax. Use the l , r , u , or d buttons to change the LCD screen view to find the menu, setting item, or option you want to enter. A Enter F Setup mode. B Select Fax Se...
Page 105 - Sending faxes using speed dial/group dial
D Use the keys on the numeric keypad to enter the fax number, and then press OK . You can enter up to a maximum of 64 digits. Note: ❏ To separate phone numbers, enter a space by pressing . ❏ To display the last fax number you used, press Redial . ❏ Press x Menu and select Send Settings to change the...
Page 106 - Sending faxes by broadcasting
A Place your original in the Automatic Document Feeder or on the document glass. & “Placing Originals” on page 33 B Enter K Fax mode. C For WP-4540/WP-4545:Press Speed Dial or Group Dial . Press Speed Dial . Press Speed Dial to switch the speed dial list or group dial list. D Select the entry nu...
Page 108 - Sending a fax at a specified time
F Press d , and then add the fax number. Note: ❏ To add another number, repeat steps 5 and 6. ❏ If you do not need to add recipients from the speed dial/group dial lists, press OK and go to step 10. G Select speed dial or group dial list. H Press u or d to select an entry number, and then press r to...
Page 109 - Sending a fax from a connected phone; Receiving Faxes; Receiving faxes automatically
G Set the time that you want to send the fax, and then press OK . H Press y Back to return to the fax send screen. I Press the x Start (B&W) button to reserve a fax. Note: If you need to cancel faxing at the time you specified, press y Stop/Reset . Sending a fax from a connected phone If the rec...
Page 110 - Receiving faxes manually
Note: ❏ Depending on the Fax Output settings, the received fax is saved as a data or printed. & “Changing Fax Output setting to print” on page 103 ❏ If Fax Output is set to Save , the received fax data is automatically saved as data, and you can skip step 1. A Load A4-size plain paper. & “Lo...
Page 111 - Receive a fax by polling
Note: ❏ Depending on the Fax Output settings, the received fax is saved as data or printed. & “Changing Fax Output setting to print” on page 103 ❏ If Fax Output is set to Save , the received fax data is automatically saved as data, and you can skip step 1. A Load A4-size plain paper. & “Load...
Page 112 - Printing Reports
D Select Polling . E Enter the fax number. F Press one of the x Start buttons to receive the fax. Note: ❏ If Fax Output is set to Save , the received fax data is automatically saved as data, and you do not have to proceed to step 7. ❏ If Auto Answer mode is turned on, the received fax data is automa...
Page 113 - Fax Mode Menu List
Fax Mode Menu List Refer to the section below for the Fax mode menu list. & “Fax mode menu list” on page 121 WP-4511/4515/4521/4525/4530/4531/4535/4540/4545 User’s Guide Faxing 113 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 114 - Selecting a Mode; Lock Settings
Using the Control Panel Selecting a Mode You can use this product as a printer, copier, scanner, and fax. When using one of these functions, except the printerfunction, select your desired function by pressing the corresponding Mode button on the control panel. Each mode’smain screen appears as you ...
Page 115 - Power Off Timer; Paper Size Loaded
Power Off Timer Note: This function is not available for Fax model. You can adjust the time before Power Management is applied. Any increase will affect the printer’s energy efficiency.Please consider the environment before making any change. A Enter F Setup mode. B Select Printer Setup . C Select P...
Page 119 - Copy Mode; Copy mode menu list
Menu Setting Item Description Restore Default Settings Fax Send/Receive Settings Initializes Fax Send/Receive settings to the factorydefault settings. Fax Data Settings Initializes Fax Data settings to the factory defaultsettings. Wi-Fi/Network Settings Initializes Wi-Fi/Network settings to the fact...
Page 120 - Scan Mode; Scan mode menu list
Menu Setting and Options Paper and Copy Settings 2-Sided Copying 1>1-Sided, 1>2-Sided, 2>1-Sided, 2>2-Sided Collate Copying Off, On Layout With Border, 2-up Copy Reduce/Enlarge Custom Size, Actual Size, Auto Fit Page,10 x 15 cm->A4, A4->10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18->10 x 15,10 x 15->1...
Page 121 - Fax Mode; Fax mode menu list
Menu Setting and Options Scan to PC *1 Scan to PC (PDF) *1 Scan to PC (Email) *1 Scan to PC (WSD) *2 *1 See the x Scan Menu below. *2 Available for computers running English versions of Windows 7 or Vista. x Scan Menu Scan Settings 2-Sided Scanning Off, On Maintenance Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Head...
Page 124 - 50-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit; Installing the paper cassette unit
Installing Option 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit Installing the paper cassette unit Follow the steps below to install the paper cassette unit. A Turn the product off and unplug the power cord and all the interface cables. c Caution: Make sure to unplug the power cord from the product to prevent getti...
Page 125 - Uninstalling the cassette unit
D Align the corners of the product and the unit, then lower the product gently onto the unit so that the connectorand two pins on the top of the unit fit into the terminal and the holes on the bottom of the product respectively. E Reconnect all the interface cables and the power cord. F Plug the pro...
Page 126 - Ink Cartridges; Checking the ink cartridge status
Replacing Consumables Ink Cartridges Checking the ink cartridge status For Windows Note: ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the inkcartridge status may not be displayed. ❏ When an ink cartridge is running low, the Low ...
Page 128 - Using the control panel
B Click the EPSON Status Monitor button. The EPSON Status Monitor appears. Note: ❏ The graphic displays the ink cartridge status when EPSON Status Monitor was first opened. To update the ink cartridgestatus, click Update . ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. If no...
Page 129 - Precautions on ink cartridge replacement
Precautions on ink cartridge replacement Read all of the instructions in this section before replacing the ink cartridges. ❏ We recommend storing ink cartridges at normal room temperature, and to use them by the expiry date printed onthe cartridge packaging. ❏ For the best printing results, use up t...
Page 130 - Replacing an ink cartridge
❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserveremains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge. The yields quoted for you do notinclude this reserve. Replacing an ink cartridge When ink cartridges become l...
Page 131 - Maintenance Box; Checking the maintenance box status; Handling precautions
Note: Do not shake used ink cartridges, as they may leak. D Shake the ink cartridge for 5 seconds 15 times horizontally in approximately 5 cm movements as shown in thefollowing illustration. E Place the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder. Push the cartridge until it clicks into place, and then ...
Page 132 - Replacing a maintenance box
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the maintenance box. ❏ Keep out of reach of children, and do not drink the ink. ❏ Do not tilt the used maintenance box until it is placed in the plastic bag provided. ❏ Do not reuse a maintenance box which has been removed and left detached for a long ...
Page 134 - Maintaining Your Printer and Software; Checking the Print Head Nozzles; Using the Nozzle Check utility for Windows
Maintaining Your Printer and Software Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the print is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to identify the problem bychecking the print head nozzles. You can check the print head nozzles from your computer by using the Nozzle Chec...
Page 135 - Cleaning the Print Head
Using the control panel Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the printer control panel. Use the l , r , u , or d buttons to change the LCD screen view to find the menu, setting item, or option you want to enter. A Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the paper cassette. ...
Page 136 - Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows
You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer driver or from theprinter by using the buttons. Note: ❏ Perform the nozzle check first to identify any defective color(s); this will allow you to select the appropriate color(s) forthe head cleaning functi...
Page 137 - Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. A Make sure that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen. B Access the Epson Printer Utility 4. & “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 38 C Cl...
Page 138 - Aligning the Print Head; Using the Print Head Alignment utility for Windows
D Press OK . E Select an item and press the x Start button if necessary. Note: Select the color that shows a defect in the nozzle check result. F Select Finish Cleaning or Finish Head Cleaning . Note: ❏ To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis. ❏ If print quali...
Page 139 - Using the Print Head Alignment utility for Mac OS X
C Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Print Head Alignment . If the printer icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon. & “From the shortcut icon on the taskbar” on page 38 D Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head. Using the Print...
Page 140 - Setting/Changing Time and Region
F Select the most solid pattern. G Enter the pattern number for #1. H Repeat step 7 for all patterns. I Finish aligning the print head. Setting/Changing Time and Region Follow the steps below to set the time and region using the printer control panel. Use the l , r , u , or d buttons to change the L...
Page 141 - Making Printer Settings; Power Off Timer Setting
I Select the region. J Select Yes . Note: When the power is left off for an extended period of time, the clock may be reset. Check the clock when you turn the powerback on. Making Printer Settings If you have installed the printer driver, you can make various printer settings from your computer usin...
Page 142 - Paper Size Loaded Setting
For Mac OS X A Access the Epson Printer Utility 4 dialog box. & “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 38 B Click the Printer Settings button. The Printer Settings screen appears. C Select Off , 2h , 4h , 8h , or 12h as the Power Off Timer setting. D Click the Apply button. Paper Si...
Page 143 - Cleaning the Printer; Cleaning the exterior of the printer
C Select the paper size for each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. D Press the Apply button. Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the exterior of the printer To keep your printer operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year by using the following instructions. c Caution: Never use a...
Page 144 - Cleaning the interior of the printer; Transporting the Printer
❏ Be careful not to scratch or damage the surface of the document glass, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush toclean it. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality. Note only for printers without fax function: Close the rear MP tray and the output tray when you are not using the print...
Page 145 - Checking and Installing Your Software; Checking the software installed on your computer
A Make sure the printer is off. B Unplug the power cord from the outlet, then disconnect the USB cable from your computer. Disconnect allother cables from the printer. C Remove all paper from the rear MP tray. D Flip back the feeder guard, and then close the paper support and the output tray. E Remo...
Page 146 - Installing the software; Uninstalling Your Software
For Windows A Windows 7, Vista, and Server 2008: Click the start button and select Control Panel . Windows XP and Server 2003: Click Start and select Control Panel . B Windows 7, Vista, and Server 2008: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category. Windows XP: Double-click the Add or Remove ...
Page 149 - Diagnosing the Problem; Status monitor; Running a printer operation check
Troubleshooting for Printing Diagnosing the Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutionsuntil the problem is fixed. The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by online problem...
Page 150 - Checking Printer Status
C Press the P button to turn on the printer. D Press F Setup . E Select Maintenance . F Select Nozzle Check . G Press one of the x Start buttons to start the ink nozzle check. A test page prints showing a nozzle check pattern. If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the print head. & “Cleanin...
Page 152 - Using EPSON Status Monitor
❏ Print Queue: You can view Windows Spooler by clicking Print Queue . If a problem occurs during printing, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will pop up and display an error message. For moreinformation, click Technical Support to access the online User’s Guide. When the ink is low/expended or the maintenance ...
Page 154 - The Paper Jams
The Paper Jams w Warning: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. Check the error message, and then try the following solutions in order from the top. Error Messages Solution Paper jam. Press to see how to remove jammed paper. Reattach rear unit and press ...
Page 155 - Removing jammed paper from the rear unit
Error Messages Solution Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).Remove the jammed paper. & “Removing jammed paper from the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)” on page 158 Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Removethe jammed paper. Press r . Paper jam inside, in back, or in AD...
Page 156 - Removing jammed paper from the front cover and the output tray
C Carefully remove the jammed paper. D Push the button on either side of the rear unit at the same time, and then reattach the unit. Removing jammed paper from the front cover and the output tray A Open the front cover. B Remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces. WP-4511/4515/4521/4...
Page 157 - Removing jammed paper from the paper cassette(s)
C Close the front cover. If the jammed paper remains near the output tray, carefully remove the paper. Removing jammed paper from the paper cassette(s) Note: The illustrations in this section show how to remove jammed paper from paper cassette 1.When removing jammed paper from paper cassette 2, repe...
Page 160 - Preventing paper jams; Reprinting after a paper jam (for Windows only)
I Carefully remove the jammed paper. J Return the ADF input tray to its original position. Preventing paper jams If your paper jams frequently, check the following. ❏ The paper is smooth, not curled or wrinkled. ❏ You are using high-quality paper. ❏ The printable side of the paper is face down in th...
Page 161 - Print Quality Problems
D Make the settings that you want to use to print. E Click OK to close the printer settings window, and then print your file. Print Preview window opens. F Select a page that has already been printed in the page list box on the left side, and then select Remove Page from the Print Options menu. Repe...
Page 162 - Horizontal banding; Vertical banding or misalignment
& “Incorrect or missing colors” on page 163 & “Blurry or smeared print” on page 163 Horizontal banding ❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the rear MP tray. ❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face down in the paper cassette. ❏ Run the Nozzle Check utility an...
Page 163 - Incorrect or missing colors; Blurry or smeared print
❏ For Windows, clear the High Speed check box from the More Options window in your printer driver. See the online help for details.For Mac OS X 10.5 or later, select Off from the High Speed Printing. To display the High Speed Printing, click through the following menus: System Preferences , Print &a...
Page 164 - Miscellaneous Printout Problems; Incorrect or garbled characters; Incorrect margins; Printout has a slight slant
❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction. ❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the printer. & “Selecting the correct paper type ” on page 39 ❏ Remove each sheet...
Page 165 - Inverted image; Blank pages print; Printed side is smeared or scuffed
Inverted image ❏ For Windows, clear the Mirror Image check box from the More Options window of your printer driver, or turn off the Mirror Image setting in your application.For Mac OS X, clear the Mirror Image check box in Print Settings in the Print dialog box of your printer driver, or turn off th...
Page 166 - Printing is too slow; Paper Does Not Feed Correctly; Paper does not feed
Printing is too slow ❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the printer. & “Selecting the correct paper type ” on page 39 ❏ For Windows, choose a lower Quality in the printer driver Main window. For Mac OS X, choose a lower Print ...
Page 167 - Multiple pages feed; Paper is improperly loaded
❏ Paper is not jammed inside the printer. If it is, remove the jammed paper. & “The Paper Jams” on page 154 ❏ The ink cartridges are not expended. If a cartridge is expended, replace it. & “Replacing an ink cartridge” on page 130 ❏ You have followed any special loading instructions that came...
Page 168 - The Printer Does Not Print; The LCD screen or all lights are off; The LCD screen or lights came on and then went out
The Printer Does Not Print The LCD screen or all lights are off ❏ Press the P button to make sure the printer is on. ❏ Turn off the printer and make sure that the power cord is securely plugged in. ❏ Make sure that your outlet works and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer. The LCD screen or ...
Page 169 - An ink error is indicated after you replace the cartridge; Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only)
An ink error is indicated after you replace the cartridge A Open the front cover. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge and then continue with the ink cartridgeinstallation. B Close the front cover firmly. Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only) Print speed may be increased by selecting certai...
Page 170 - Other Problem; Printing plain papers quietly
The following dialog box appears. Select the following check boxes and print speed may be increased. ❏ High Speed Copies ❏ Always spool RAW datatype ❏ Page Rendering Mode ❏ Print as Bitmap For more details on each item, see the online help. Other Problem Printing plain papers quietly When plain pape...
Page 172 - Problems When Starting a Scan; Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Troubleshooting for Scanning Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD Panel orStatus Light ❏ Make sure the product is connected to your computer properly. ❏ Turn off the product and turn it on again. If the problem is not solved, the product may be malfunctioning, or thelight source in the scanner ...
Page 173 - Using the button; How to unblock Epson Event Manager
❏ Make sure you have selected either Office Mode or Professional Mode in Epson Scan. ❏ Make sure your cables are securely connected to the product and a working electrical outlet. Using the button Note: Depending on the product, the scanning function may not be available when using the button. ❏ Che...
Page 174 - Using scanning software other than Epson Scan driver; Problems When Feeding Paper; The paper gets dirty; Multiple sheets of paper are fed; The paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF); Problems With Scanning Time
❏ Windows Vista:Click the Exceptions tab, and then confirm that the check box for EEventManager Application is selected in the Program or port list. ❏ Windows XP:Click the Exceptions tab, and then confirm that the check box for EEventManager Application is selected in the Programs and Services list....
Page 175 - Problems With Scanned Images; Scan quality is unsatisfactory; An image on the back of your original appears in your scanned image; Ripple patterns appear in your scanned image
❏ Scanning at a high resolution takes a long time. Problems With Scanned Images Scan quality is unsatisfactory Scan quality can be improved by changing the current settings or adjusting the scanned image. & “Image Adjustment Features” on page 70 An image on the back of your original appears in y...
Page 176 - Uneven color, smears, dots, or straight lines appear in your image; The scanning area or direction is unsatisfactory; The edges of your original are not scanned
❏ Rotate your original document. ❏ Rotate the scanned image using the application software after scanning. ❏ Select the Descreening check box. ❏ In Professional Mode, change a resolution setting and scan again. Uneven color, smears, dots, or straight lines appear in your image You may need to clean ...
Page 177 - Cannot scan in the direction you want; Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions
Cannot scan in the direction you want Click Configuration , select the Preview tab, and then clear the Auto Photo Orientation check box. Then, place your documents correctly. Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions If you have tried all the solutions and have not solved the problem, initialize th...
Page 178 - You see banding (light lines) in your prints or copies
Troubleshooting for Copying You see banding (light lines) in your prints or copies ❏ Make sure you select the correct paper type. & “Selecting Paper” on page 91 ❏ Make sure the printable side (the whiter or glossier side) of the paper is facing in the right direction. & “Loading Paper” on pa...
Page 180 - Cannot send fax
Troubleshooting for Faxing Cannot send fax ❏ Make sure the phone cable is connected correctly and check that the phone line works. You can check the linestatus by using the Check Fax Connection function. & “Connecting to a Phone Line” on page 96 ❏ If you connected the product to a DSL phone line...
Page 181 - Answering machine cannot answer voice calls; Incorrect time
❏ If the fax you sent was faint or not clear, change the Resolution (or Quality depending on your model) or Contrast in the fax settings menu. & “Setup mode menu list” on page 116 ❏ Make sure that ECM is turned on. & “Setup mode menu list” on page 116 Quality problems (receiving) ❏ Make sure...
Page 182 - Ink and Paper; Ink cartridges
Product Information Ink and Paper Ink cartridges You can use the following ink cartridges with this printer: Ink cartridge Part numbers WP-4515/WP-4525/WP-4535/WP-4545 WP-4511/WP-4521/WP-4531 WP-4530/WP-4540 Black T7011T7021T7031 T6771T6781 676711 Cyan T7012T7022T7032 T6772T6782 676711 Magenta T7013...
Page 183 - Maintenance box
c Caution: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by Epson maycause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erraticprinter behavior. ❏ Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date pr...
Page 184 - Option; System Requirements; Windows requirements; Macintosh requirements
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) Epson Photo Paper A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) Epson Matte Paper - Heavyweight A4 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 Option 250-She...
Page 185 - Technical Specifications; Printer specifications
Note: The UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X is not supported. Technical Specifications Printer specifications Paper path Paper cassette 1 and 2, front entry Rear MP tray, top entry Capacity 27.5 mm for paper cassette 1 and 2 *1 9.0 mm for rear MP tray *1*2*3*4 *1 Paper with a weight of 64 to 90g/m...
Page 187 - Printable area
Printable area Highlighted portions show printable area. Single sheets: Envelopes: Minimum margin Media type Single sheets Envelopes A 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) *1 C 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) *2 *1 The recommended margin for Envelope C4 is 9....
Page 188 - Scanner specifications; Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) specifications
Scanner specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device CIS Effective pixels 10200 × 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is large. Document size 216 × 297 mm (8.5 × 11.7 inches) A4 or...
Page 190 - Electrical
Weight Approx. 13.8 kg (30.4 lb) without the ink cartridges and the power cord. * With the output tray extension extended. WP-4511/WP-4515 Dimensions Storage Width: 460 mm (18.1 inches) Depth: 420 mm (16.5 inches) Height: 299 mm (11.8 inches) Printing* Width: 460 mm (18.1 inches) Depth: 654 mm (25.7...
Page 192 - Environmental; Standards and approvals
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.7 to 0.35 A Power consumption Standalonecopying Approx. 19 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode Approx. 9.5 W Sleep mode Approx. 3.8 W Power off Approx. 0.3 W Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage. Environmental Temperature Oper...
Page 194 - Interface
European model: Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC EN60950-1 EMC directive 2004/108/EC EN55022 Class BEN61000-3-2EN61000-3-3EN55024 R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC TBR21EN60950-1 For European users:We, Seiko Epson Corporation, hereby declare that the equipment Model C451A is in compliance with the essen...
Page 195 - Technical Support Web Site; Contacting Epson Support; Before Contacting Epson
Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site Epson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshootinginformation in your product documentation. If you have a Web browser and can connect to the Internet, access the siteat: http://support.epson.net...
Page 196 - Help for Users in Europe; Help for Users in Taiwan; Repair service center:
Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support. Help for Users in Taiwan Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web ( http://www.epson.com.tw ) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, an...
Page 197 - Help for Users in Australia; Your Dealer; Help for Users in Singapore
Telephone number Fax number Address 06-2221666 06-2112555 No.141, Gongyuan N. Rd., North Dist., Tainan City 704, Taiwan 07-5520918 07-5540926 1F., No.337, Minghua Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804,Taiwan 07-3222445 07-3218085 No.51, Shandong St., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 807,Taiwan 08-734477...
Page 200 - Help for Users in Hong Kong; Internet Home Page; Help for Users in Malaysia
Makassar MTC Karebosi Lt. Ill Kav. P7-8JI. Ahmad Yani No.49Makassar Phone: (62)411-350147/411-350148 Help for Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong KongLimited. Internet Home Page Epson Hong Kong has established ...
Page 201 - Epson Helpdesk; Help for Users in India; Epson India Head Office - Bangalore
Phone: 603-56288288 Fax: 603-56288388/399 Epson Helpdesk ❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline) Phone: 603-56288222 ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product usage and technical support (Techline) Phone: 603-56288333 Help for Users in India Contacts for information, suppor...
Page 202 - Helpline; Help for Users in the Philippines
Helpline For Service, Product info or to order a cartridge - 18004250011 (9AM - 9PM) - This is a Toll-free number. For Service (CDMA & Mobile Users) - 3900 1600 (9AM - 6PM) Prefix local STD code Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, ...