Epson WP-4530- Manual

1 The power light 2 The power button 3 The Fax button 4 The Scan button 5 The Copy button 6 The Auto Answer button 7 The LCD screen 8 The arrow buttons 9 The OK button 10 The number pad 11 The Stop/Reset button 12 The Error light 13 The Speed Dial button 14 The Redial/Pause button 15 The Setup butto...

5. Press the Copy button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Turning Off Control Panel Sounds You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select...

Printer Parts - Paper Path 1 Edge guides on paper cassette 2 Paper stopper 3 Output tray extension 4 Output tray 5 Edge guides on rear MP tray 6 Rear MP (multipurpose) tray 7 Feeder guard 17

Printer Parts - Front 1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 4 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19

Printer Parts - Inside 1 Ink cartridge slots 2 Front cover 3 Print head Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20

Printer Parts - Back 1 LINE port 2 EXT port 3 USB port 4 Ethernet LAN port 5 Maintenance box 6 Duplexer (rear unit) 7 AC inlet Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing You can print on both sides of the page automatically, using the product's built-in d...

• To scan a double-sided document in the ADF, press the Scan button, select your scanning method, then press the Menu button. Select Scan Settings > 2-Sided Scanning . If you are using the Epson Scan software, select ADF - Double-sided as the Document Source (Office or Professional Modes only). •...

You see this screen: 4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button. Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network, select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to set up your product on a wired network and...

Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name (SSID) or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again. Parent topic: Product Basics Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device You can print photos, documents, web pages, and more from a compatible wireles...

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 SourceSetting Additio...

4. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the cassette as shown. 28

5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide, and is not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 29

Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) TrayLoading Envelopes Loading ...

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...

Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear MP cassette tray Plain paper 250 sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 80 sheets inches [216 × 279 mm]) 250 sheets Legal (8.5 × 14 1 sheet inches [216 × 357 mm]) Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50 sheets 20 sheets for manual tw...

Parent topic: Loading Paper Available Epson Papers 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-EPSON ...

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100 [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100 [216 × 357 mm]) Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 m...

Setting the Paper Size for Each Source You can set the paper size for each paper source using the control panel or your printer software.Thesettings apply to all print jobs sent to the product. Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Control PanelSetting the Paper Size for Each Source - WindowsSett...

8. Select Yes if you want the printer to prevent you from printing with the wrong paper size settings. Note: If you choose No and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer will print even if the image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged. 9. Press the Copy bu...

Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Mac OS X You can change the default paper size for each source in Mac OS X. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 : In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan , select your product, and sel...

4. If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the Paper Size Notice checkbox. Note: If you turn on Paper Size Notice , the printer will prevent you from printing with the wrong paper size settings. If you turn this option off and you try to pri...

3. Select one of the following: • Select Thick Paper and press the OK button to print on heavyweight paper. • Select Dry Time , then choose Long or Longer and press the OK button to increase ink drying time when you print double-sided on special paper. 4. Press the Copy button to exit. Parent topic:...

Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner GlassPlacing Originals in the Au...

Related topics CopyingScanningFaxing Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure theoriginals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them. Caution: Make sure your originals ...

Copying See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals. Copying Documents or PhotosPaper Type Settings - CopyingPaper Size Settings - CopyingCopying Options Related references Paper Type Settings - CopyingPaper...

4. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 5. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to change the Density setting. 6. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the M...

Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premiu...

Printing From a Computer Before printing documents or photos from your computer, make sure you have set up your product andinstalled its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: It is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Printing with Wind...

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab. Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have c...

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: 61

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...

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 ...

2. Place your cursor over a Printing Presets option 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 Document or Photo - Wi...

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 ...

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. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: ...

You see the maintenance options. 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows ...

3. Do one of the following for each type of update: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click Apply . 5. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic ...

Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. 73

6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation . Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on...

9. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. 11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 12. Select any of the avai...

• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting. • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu. • To rotate...

2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test th...

Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4Sizing Printed Images - Mac OS X 1...

3. Select your product as the Format for setting. 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size. 5. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the page setup window. Note: If you are printing...

Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,depending on other settings you have chosen. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic:...

• To adjust the order in which pages are printed, select one of the Page Order options. • To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select one of the Print options. • To scale the image to fit on a specific paper size, select the Scale to fit paper size option and select a paper size fr...

1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these settings on the Color Options menu. Manual Settings Lets you selec...

1. Select Extension Settings from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select any of the available printing preferences. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Thick ...

2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete . • To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold . To resume printing, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume . • To check ink status, click Supply Levels . Parent to...

Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files on your computer or on athumb drive or other USB device. Connecting a USB Thumb Drive or External DeviceStarting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7Scanning Special Projects Connecting a...

When you finish scanning, make sure the access light on the drive is not flashing, then remove ordisconnect it from the product. Caution: Do not remove the USB thumb drive or cable when the access light is flashing, or you may lose data on the drive. Parent topic: Scanning Related references Externa...

3. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • Scan to USB Device saves your scan file on a USB flash drive or other device and lets you select the file format, resolution, and other settings. • Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image ...

Scan to USB Device Available options Description setting Contrast –4 to +4 Press the arrow buttons to decreaseor increase image contrast Document Orientation Portrait For PDF documents Landscape Binding Direction Left For 2-sided PDF documents Top Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Cont...

• Mac OS X : Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: You cannot use Epson Scan with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7. You see the Epson Scan window: 103

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scannedimage in the program. Note: You cannot...

Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan ModesSelecting the Scan ModeScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional ModeImage Preview GuidelinesScan Resolution GuidelinesSelecting Scan File Se...

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Scanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Home Mode When you scan in Home Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format inyour operating system's Pictures or My Pictures fold...

2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art . 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 108

Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can selectthe entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiplescanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only). You...

• Normal preview : Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 111

2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marq...

4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save , and click OK . Then create a scan area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size. Parent ...

Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. 7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scanned image area). 8. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click theimage or scanne...

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.) • To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee ...

Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from thegraphics. Color Enhance Enhances the red, green, or blue shades in the scanned image. Brightness Adjusts the ...

• Normal preview : To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the ...

Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode You can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You can also select a specific scan size,such as a common photo size like 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). This places a scan area of that size onthe preview image so you can use it to help crop the i...

• Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjust it without constraint. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines You can preview your scanned image so you can adjust the scan settings using the preview as a guide.There are tw...

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. Youcan also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and savefiles. The File Save Setti...

3. Click Show Details . 4. Select your scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu. 6. Click Scan . Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Parent topic: Scanning Scanning Special Projects Your product's scann...

Scanning to a PDF File Using Epson Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable DocumentFormat) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your ...

7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. 9. Click OK . Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 138

Related topics Starting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan Settings Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using Epson Scan's Color Restorationsetting. You can select this setting in any of the available scan modes. 1. Place your original on your produ...

Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing,spreadsheet, or HTML-editing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to install an OCR program, ...

Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window. 10. Select a name and a file format for your document and click Save . The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, ifavailable on your system. Parent topic:...

Faxing See these sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or disposeof the product. This will erase all of your...

1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If your telephone line included a DSL Internet connection, you must connect a DSL filter to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product. Contact your DSLprovid...

1 Telephone wall jack 2 DSL filter 3 DSL modem 2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phonecable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product. 147

3. Connect the second phone cable to your telephone or answering machine and to the EXT port on your product. Note: If you connect an answering machine and Auto Answer is turned on, make sure the product's Rings to Answer setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set t...

Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel See these sections to set up fax features using the product control panel. Selecting Your Country or RegionSelecting the Date and TimeEntering Fax Header InformationEntering Numbers and Characters for FaxingSelecting Fax Se...

Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Selecting the Date and Time Before faxing, select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose yourpreferred date and time format. 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print...

Related references Fax Send OptionsFax Sending OptionsFax Receive Options Selecting Fax Communication Settings You can customize how your product sends and receives faxes over your phone line. 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Fax Settings and press the OK button. You s...

Fax Log View or print a report on recent fax transmissions. Last Transmission Print a report on your last fax transmission. Speed Dial List Print a list of your speed dial entries. Group Dial List Print a list of your group dial entries. Reprint Faxes Reprint the most recent incoming fax. Protocol T...

3. Select Epson Software . 4. Select Fax Utility . You see this window: 5. Select Fax Settings for Printer . You see this window: 164

6. Select your product. 7. Select Fax Settings . 8. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select yourfax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the Fax Utility Help option. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using t...

2. Double-click FAX Utility . You see this window: 3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Fax Settings . 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select yourfax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the Fax Utility ? icon....

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the control panel on your product. Creating Speed Dial List EntriesPrinting Your Speed Dial ListCreating Group Dial List EntriesPrinting Your Group Dial List Parent topic: Sett...

2. Press the Fax button. 3. Press the Menu button. You see this screen: 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Fax Report and press the OK button. You see this screen: 170

5. Select Speed Dial List and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Creating Group Dial List Entries You can create a group dial list after creating a speed dial list. Each group dia...

2. Press the Menu button. You see this screen: 3. Select Group Dial Setup . 4. Select Create . You see this screen: 5. Select the number you want to use for the group dial entry you are adding and press the OK button. You see this screen: 172

6. Use the keypad to enter a name for the group dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 7. Select Done and press the OK button. You see a screen similar to this: 8. Select the speed dial entry you want to add to the group and press the right arrow to select it. 9. Continue selecting speed dia...

5. Select Group Dial List and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can set up your speed dial and group dial li...

6. Select your product. 7. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List . You see this window: 177

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the Fax Utility. The utility also lets you importfax numbers from the MacAddress Book and back up fax numbers to your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dia...

5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial , enter a name and fax number, and cli...

Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel See these sections to send faxes using the product's control panel. Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax NumbersSelecting Fax Numbers From Speed or Group Dial ListsDialing Fax Numbers from a...

Setting Options Description Quality Standard Provides good scan resolution and print quality formost faxes. Fine Provides best scan resolution and print quality forfaxes of small print and line art. Photo Provides best scan resolution and print quality forfaxed photos. Contrast –4 to +4 Adjusts the ...

6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information. 7. Add a cover sheet, input a fax number, or set up a phone book of numbers for future use, then click Next . Note: For detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX U...

8. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 9. Click Fax . Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Fax ReceptionReceiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer)Receiving Faxes Manually Parent topic: Faxing 190

Fax Reception Your product will automatically receive and print faxes when you set fax reception mode to Auto Answer . If you connected a telephone to your product so you can use the same phone line for faxes and voicecalls, you can also set your product to receive faxes manually. This allows you to...

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes The maintenance box stores ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When anink cartridge is expended or the maintenance box is at the end of its service life, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that...

Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 3. Press the Copy button to exit. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Windows A low ink reminder...

2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disa...

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 checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 196

Replacing the Maintenance Box Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Mac OS X You can check the status of your ink cartridges and maintenance box using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 : In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Sel...

3. Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge and maintenance box status by clicking Update . • Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the pr...

Replacing the Maintenance Box Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, 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 rese...

Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor ri...

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 replace the ink cartridges. Print Head MaintenancePrint Head AlignmentCleaning the Paper Path Print Head Main...

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press one of the Start buttons. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 208

4. Click Print . 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish . If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. 211

Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean theprint head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able...

Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish . • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, wait at least 6 hours. Thentry cleaning the print head again. If qual...

4. Select Head Alignment and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press one of the Start buttons to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 218

6. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to choose the number representing the bestprinted pattern for each set. Press the OK button after each selection, then press the OK button when you are done. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Y...

5. 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...

Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3. Check the back of the ...

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your ProductTransporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol...

7. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as describedhere. ...

Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Checking for Software UpdatesProduct Status MessagesRunning a Product CheckResetting Control Panel DefaultsSolving Setup ProblemsSolving Network ProblemsSolving Copying ProblemsSolving Paper ProblemsSolv...

Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. Youcan also press the Help button to view help topics. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper out or paper jam Follow the instructions on the screen to load paper in the indicat...

Related tasks Connecting a USB Thumb Drive or External Device Related topics Loading PaperPlacing Originals on the ProductSolving Network ProblemsSetting Up Fax Features Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any inter...

• If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head CleaningPrint Head AlignmentWhen to Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get H...

• Wi-Fi/Network Settings : Resets all network settings. • All except Wi-Fi/Network Settings : Resets all control panel settings, except for network settings. • All Settings : Resets all control panel settings. You see a confirmation screen. 4. Select Yes and press the OK button to reset the selected...

• Close any other programs, including screen savers and virus protection software, and install your product software again. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer and the correct port is shown in the printer properties. • If you see any error message or your software...

Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access point, try these solutions: • Make sure to place your product within contact range of your router or access point. Note: Avoid placing your product near a micr...

Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac OS X printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on again. • If you are connecting the product via EpsonNet setup and the WiFi light on your product is n...

• If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and tryrestarting Epson Scan again. • Make sure the option selected as the Timeout Setting in the Epson Sca...

4. Press one of the Start buttons to print the network status sheet. (Press the Stop/Reset button if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Check thes...

Paper Jam Problems in the CassettePaper Jam Problems in the DuplexerDocument Jams in the Automatic Document FeederPaper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • If paper does not feed for printing, remove it fr...

Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If paper has jammed inside the product, try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove any paper inside, including torn pieces. 238

4. Close the front cover. 5. If any jammed paper remains near the output tray, carefully remove it. 6. Press one of the Start buttons to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the CassettePaper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in...

5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. 6. Replace the paper cassette. 7. Press one of the Start buttons to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the ProductPaper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Paper Jam P...

3. Carefully remove the jammed paper. 4. If paper is jammed in the duplexer, remove the paper as shown. 242

Related tasks Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with document jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), try these solutions: 1. Remove your originals from the ADF. 2. Open the ADF cover. 3. Remove any jammed page...

9. Lower the ADF input tray and reload your originals. Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure the originals you load are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materialsthat could obstruct the feeder. 10. Follow...

Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the ProductPaper Jam Problems in the CassettePaper Jam Problems in the DuplexerPaper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Related topics Loading Paper Solving Problems Printin...

• Windows Vista : Click and select Control Panel . Click Printer under Hardware and Sound , right-click your product name, select Open , right click the stalled print job, click Cancel , and click Yes . • Windows XP : Click Start and select Printers and Faxes . (Or open the Control Panel , select Pr...

Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If ne...

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 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 PrintBlank Pages PrintIncorrect Margins on PrintoutIncorrect Characters PrintIncorrect Ima...

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 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 e...

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any interface cables are securely connected...

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - WindowsSelecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides agai...

• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. • You may need to replace the ink cartridges. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head CleaningPrint Head Alig...

• Clean the print head. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concep...

• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting B...

Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Colors If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. • Clean the print head. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replac...

Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as ...

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem. Image Consists of a Few Dots OnlyLine of Dots Appears in All Scanned ImagesStraight Lines in an Image Appear CrookedImage is Distorted or BlurryImage Colors are Patchy at the...

Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked If straight lines in an original appear crooked in a scanned image, make sure to place your originalstraight when you scan it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Placing Or...

Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark, try these solutions: • Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Auto Exposure • Brightness • Histogram Adjustment • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor. Parent topic: Solving Scanned...

To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and tryscanning again: • Change the Image Type setting and experiment with different combinations of the next settings. • Adjust the Tone Correction setting. • Adjust the Auto Exposure setting. Parent topic: ...

Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Parent topic: Solving Problems Cannot Send or Receive Faxes If you cannot send or receive faxes, try these solutions: • Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working. • Make sure paper is loaded correctly in your produc...

Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Make sure your telephone is connected to your product's EXT port. Note: When answering a call that is a fax, wait until the product's LCD screen displays a message that a connection has been made before you hang up. Parent topic: Solvin...

• Windows XP : Double-click Add or Remove Programs . Select Epson Event Manager and click Change/Remove . 8. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Scan, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 7 or Windows Vista : Select Epson Scan and click Uninstall/Change . • Windows XP : Select Ep...

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

Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for 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. Windows System RequirementsMac System Re...

Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • Mac OS X 10.4.11 • Mac OS X 10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7 Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.e...

Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments) Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external Light source LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Paper input Faceup loading ...

Resolution Monochrome: Standard: 203 × 98 dpi Fine: 203 × 196 dpi Photo: 203 × 196 dpi Color: Fine: 200 × 200 dpi Photo: 200 × 200 dpi Error correction mode CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with error correction mode Speed dial/group dial numbers Up to 60 (combined) Page memory Up to 180 (ITU-T No. 1 chart ) R...

Printable Area Specifications Single sheets 1 Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Envelopes 273

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: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson maintenance boxes and cartridges and do not refill ...

Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 13.4 inches (341 mm) Printing: 15.1 inches (383 mm) Width Stored: 18.1 inches (460 mm) Printing: 18.1 inches (460 mm) Depth Stored: 16.5 inches (420 mm) Printing: 25.7 inches (654 mm) Weight 30.4 lb (13.8 kg) (without ink cartridges) Parent topic: Technical Sp...

Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC) Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed ...

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: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location....

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. FCC Compliance StatementSoftware NoticesTrademarksCopyright N...

• 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...

3. The open source software programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the licenseagreements of each open source software program for more details, which are described in OSS.pdfon your Printer Software CD. 4. Ope...

sysvinit-2.85 telnetd_0.17.21 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser GeneralPublic License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The list of LGPL Programs: inetutils-ftpd_1.4...

busybox_1.7.2 coreutils_5.2.1 ftp_0.17 libc6_2.3.6 inetutils-ftpd_1.4.2 linux-ftpd-0.17 module-init-tools-1.60.9 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 R...

ARC4 license This printer product includes the open source software program "ARC4" which applies the terms andconditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "ARC4". "ARC4" Program: ARC4 json_parserlicense This printer product includes the open source software program &#...

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may betrademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Parent topic: Notices Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored i...

Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc. Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purposeis hereby granted without fee, provided that (I) the above copyright notices and this permission noticeappear in all copies of the software and relate...