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Contents XP-300 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................. 11 Product Basics ..............................................................................................................................
Page 12 - Setting Up the Control Panel; Control Panel Buttons and Lights; OK
Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Setting Up the Control PanelProduct Parts LocationsThe Power Off TimerEpson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use. C...
Page 13 - Adjusting Control Panel Position; Changing LCD Screen Language; Setup
6 The start button 7 The stop button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use. • To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom. • To lower the control panel, squeeze the release bar ...
Page 14 - Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
4. Press the OK button. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your produ...
Page 16 - Product Parts Locations
• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the home button. • To delete characters, press the left arrow. • When you finish entering characters, press the OK button. 6. If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, pre...
Page 19 - Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19
Page 20 - The Power Off Timer; Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel
Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations The Power Off Timer The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode. You canadjust the time period before power off, but increasing the time reduces the product's en...
Page 21 - Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press left or right arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the length of time after which you want the product t...
Page 22 - Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X
3. In the drop-down menu, select the length of time after which you want the product to automaticallyturn off when it is not in use. 4. Click Send . 5. When you see the time you selected listed as the Current Printer Setting, click OK . Parent topic: The Power Off Timer Changing the Power Off Timer ...
Page 23 - Power Off Timer; Apply; Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More; Using Epson Email Print
3. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not inuse as the Power Off Timer setting. 4. Click Apply . 5. Close the Printer Settings window. Parent topic: The Power Off Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More You can pri...
Page 24 - Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App; Using Google Cloud Print
1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet. 2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup instructions. 3. Send an e...
Page 26 - Loading Paper; Loading Paper for Documents
Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper for DocumentsLoading Paper for PhotosLoading EnvelopesPaper Loading CapacityAvailable EPSON PapersBorderless Paper Type CompatibilityPaper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print d...
Page 29 - Related references; Loading Paper for Photos
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. • Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related refere...
Page 32 - Loading Envelopes
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Envelopes You can prin...
Page 35 - Paper type; Available EPSON Papers
Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Load up to this many sheets Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Approximately 100 sheets* [216 × 279 mm])** Epson Bright White Paper 80 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Ph...
Page 37 - Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm]) S042180 100 Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Ultra Pre...
Page 38 - Paper or Media Type Settings; For this paper
Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper ...
Page 39 - Placing Originals on the Product; Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
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 Glass Placing Originals on the S...
Page 40 - Related topics
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other. 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics CopyingScanning 40
Page 41 - Copying; Copying Documents or Photos; Copy
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 Photos Copying Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper,in...
Page 42 - Selecting Print Settings for Copies
• B&W : for black-and-white copies 7. To view the print settings for the copies, press the OK button. You see the current settings: 8. To change the print settings, press the down arrow button and select the necessary settings. 9. When you are ready to copy, press the start button. Note: To canc...
Page 43 - Paper Type Settings - Copying
2. Do the following as necessary to select settings: • To change the selected option for the current print setting, press the left or right arrow button and select the option you want. • To select a different print setting, press the up or down arrow button, select the setting you want, and press th...
Page 46 - Enable automatic checking; Printing with Windows; Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Printing From a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its softwareas described on the Start Here sheet. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If...
Page 49 - Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photoincludes a face with an intenti...
Page 53 - ICM; Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows; Reduce/Enlarge Document
ICM Lets you turn off color management in your printer software using the Off (No Color Adjustment) option. You can then manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows You can select a variety of s...
Page 54 - Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select the Multi-Page checkbox and select the options you want. • To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options. • To control printing at the edges of borderless image...
Page 55 - Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
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...
Page 56 - Print; Checking Print Status - Windows
2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Checking Print Status - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to controlprinting and check ink cartridge status. 56
Page 57 - Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows; Printer Settings
• To cancel printing, click Stop . • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue . • To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels . Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the c...
Page 58 - Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
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: ...
Page 60 - Changing Automatic Update Options; Software Update Settings; Check every; Never; Related tasks; Printing with Mac OS X
Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You canchange how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Software Update Settings . ...
Page 61 - Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XSelecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS XSelecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS XManaging Color - Mac OS XSelecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS XPrinting Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing From a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings...
Page 63 - Print Settings
7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the imageabove for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 63
Page 65 - Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X
Photo RPM For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Print Options - Mac OS X You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,depending on other settings you have chosen. Expansion ...
Page 66 - Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X
1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size. Note: You must select a compatible borderless pap...
Page 67 - Managing Color - Mac OS X
• 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 invert...
Page 69 - Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X; System Preferences; Printing Preferences - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . 2. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan , select your p...
Page 70 - Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X
Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting. Permit temporary black printing Allows you to print using black ink when a color ink cartridge is expended. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing, but may reduce print qu...
Page 71 - Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridgestatus. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, ...
Page 72 - Starting a Scan; Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel; Scan
Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image CaptureScanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanni...
Page 74 - Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
Changing Default Scan Button Settings Parent topic: Starting a Scan Changing Default Scan Button Settings You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computerusing the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program. 1. Do one of the followin...
Page 76 - Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program; Select Source
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: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can ...
Page 78 - Scan Modes; Full Auto Mode; Selecting the Scan Mode
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 Full Auto ModeScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional ModeImage Preview GuidelinesScan Resolution Guidel...
Page 79 - Scanning in Full Auto Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Scanning in Full Auto ModeScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you scan in Full Auto Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format inyour operating s...
Page 81 - Customize; File Save Settings
2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize , select the settings, and click OK . • To choose any of the available image adjustment options, select the checkbox for the option. • To change the scanned file settings, click File Save Settings . 3. Click ...
Page 82 - Scanning in Home Mode
Related tasks Selecting Scan File Settings Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode You can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. ...
Page 83 - Document Type; Photograph; Art; Image Type
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. 83
Page 86 - Normal preview
• Normal preview : Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 86
Page 87 - Shift
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...
Page 91 - Save; Scanning in Office Mode; Office Mode
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 ...
Page 93 - Related concepts; Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode
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...
Page 95 - Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
• 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, if available), click the...
Page 96 - Scanning in Professional Mode
Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. Thisoption improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do notappear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Text Enhancement Sharpens the appe...
Page 100 - Thumbnail preview
• Thumbnail preview : Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite cornerto create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 100
Page 102 - Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode
• Normal preview : To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), 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. Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you sele...
Page 104 - Threshold; Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode; Preview; Target Size
Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition inOCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode You can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as y...
Page 107 - Image Preview Guidelines
• 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...
Page 111 - Scan Mode
4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other scan settings as necessary. 111
Page 112 - Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture; Scanning Special Projects; Scanning to a PDF File
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. Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture Parent topic: Scanning Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture You can select ...
Page 115 - Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan; Color Restoration
Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Related tasks Selecting the Scan ModeSelecting Scan File Settings 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 Restorationset...
Page 117 - Using Memory Cards With Your Product; Inserting a Memory Card
Using Memory Cards With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product. Inserting a Memory CardPrinting from a Memory CardTransferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time into a memory card slot on you...
Page 118 - Memory Card Types
Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card. Memory Card TypesMemory Card File SpecificationsRemoving a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Related references Memory ...
Page 119 - Memory Card File Specifications; File format; Image size; Removing a Memory Card
• microSDXC* • microSDHC* • microSD* Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Memory Card File Specifications You can insert memory cards in your product containing files that meet these specifications. File format JPEG with the Exif version 2.3 standard Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels ...
Page 122 - Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen
8. When you are ready to print, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, press the stop button. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Related tasks Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can cha...
Page 123 - Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer
Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Select these print settings options when printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. Print settings Available Options Description Paper Size Various paper sizes Indicates the size of paper you have loaded; seethe list of paper types for copying Paper Type Various ...
Page 124 - Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer
Related tasks Removing a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into your product's memory card slots and acomputer connected to your product. Note: Do not transfer photos to and from a memory card while you are ...
Page 125 - Check Cartridge Status; Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen
Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, if your printouts do not looktheir best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink...
Page 126 - Back
2. Press the OK button. You see this screen: Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 3. Do one of the following: • If you are finished, select Back and press the OK button. 126
Page 127 - Replace now; Checking Cartridge Status with Windows
• If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Replace now and press the OK button. When you finish replacing cartridges, press the OK button again. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Parent topic:...
Page 128 - Monitoring Preferences
2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge 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 disable the low ink reminder, ...
Page 129 - See Low Ink Reminder alerts; Display Epson Offers
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 Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 129
Page 130 - Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X
Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 : In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Select Prin...
Page 131 - Update
3. Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update . • Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: ...
Page 132 - Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges; Ink Cartridge Part Numbers; Ink color
Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges 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 ...
Page 136 - Ink Cartridge Replacement
Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Press the OK button. 9. Lower the scanner unit. The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This take...
Page 137 - Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility
If you see an error screen telling you an ink cartridge is installed incorrectly, lift up the scanner unitand press the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. When you're finished, press the OK button. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot re-install and use the cartridge...
Page 139 - Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows; Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - WindowsPrinting With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in black ink with anexpended co...
Page 140 - Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows
1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. Note: If the message screen appears on another computer on a network, you may need to cancel the print job using the product ...
Page 142 - Adjusting Print Quality; Print Head Maintenance; Print Head Nozzle Check; Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
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...
Page 146 - Print head needs cleaning; Finish; Print Head Cleaning
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. 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 clogg...
Page 150 - Clean; Print Head Alignment
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, turn off the product and waitat least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the ...
Page 151 - Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelAligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your prod...
Page 153 - Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
8. 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. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility ...
Page 154 - Cleaning the Paper Path
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...
Page 156 - Cleaning Your Product; Transporting Your Product
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. Close the output tray and paper support w...
Page 159 - Download the Latest Software; Software Update
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...
Page 160 - Product Status Messages; LCD code Condition/solution
Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. LCD code Condition/solution (E-01) A fatal error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the errorcontinues, check for a paper jam. If there is no paper jam, co...
Page 161 - Running a Product Check
Related concepts Check Cartridge Status Related references Paper Jam ProblemsWhere to Get Help Related topics Replacing Ink CartridgesPrinting With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesLoading Paper Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating pr...
Page 163 - Resetting Control Panel Defaults; Restore Default Settings
Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factorydefaults. You can choose which settings to reset or reset them all. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the O...
Page 164 - Noise After Ink Installation
4. Press the arrow buttons to select one of these options and press the OK button: • Wi-Fi Settings : Resets all network settings. • All except Wi-Fi : Resets all control panel settings, except for network settings. • All Settings : Resets all control panel settings. You see a confirmation screen. 5...
Page 165 - Software Installation Problems; Control Panel Setup Problems; Solving Network Problems
Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and any necessary cables are securely connected at both ends. If you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully foll...
Page 166 - Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point
Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. Werecommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings. Product Cannot Co...
Page 167 - Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network; Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window; Cannot Print Over a Network; Disconnected
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network If EpsonNet Setup cannot find your product on a network, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your network. Verify connection using your product control...
Page 168 - Cannot Scan Over a Network
Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object, such as a filing cabinet. • If you are connecting the product via EpsonNet Setup and the WiFi light on your product is not solid green, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If n...
Page 170 - Solving Copying Problems; Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies
5. Press the start button to print the network status sheet. (Press the stop 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 these solutions if...
Page 171 - Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While; Paper Feeding Problems
Related concepts Print Head Nozzle CheckPrint Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your produ...
Page 172 - Paper Jam Problems
Related references Paper Jam ProblemsPaper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems If you have problems with paper jams, try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the output tray and sheet feeder. ...
Page 173 - Paper Ejection Problems; Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Related topics Loading Paper Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with pap...
Page 174 - Nothing Prints
Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print...
Page 175 - Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar; Error After Cartridge Replacement
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar If you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first try restarting your computer. If that doesnot work, try this solution: 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8 : Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen and select All apps ...
Page 176 - Printing is Slow
Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges 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 necessary, increase your...
Page 177 - Inverted Image; Mirror Image; Too Many Copies Print; Copies
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 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 PrintoutBorder Appears on Borderless PrintsIncorrect...
Page 178 - Blank Pages Print; Incorrect Margins on Printout
Related tasks Selecting Print Layout Options - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • If a blank page exists i...
Page 179 - Border Appears on Borderless Prints; Incorrect Characters Print
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: • Make sure you are printing on a compatible borderless paper type and size. Note: Do not select a custom paper size for borderles...
Page 180 - Incorrect Image Size or Position
select See what's printing , and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel , and click Yes . • Windows 7 : Click and select Devices and Printers . Right-click your product name, select See what's printing , and select your product name again, if ne...
Page 181 - Slanted Printout; Solving Print Quality Problems; White or Dark Lines in Printout
Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Sel...
Page 182 - Blurry or Smeared Printout
• You may need to replace the ink cartridges. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head CleaningPrint Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Relat...
Page 183 - Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps
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 concepts Print Head CleaningPrint Head Alignment Related references Available ...
Page 184 - Grainy Printout; Incorrect Colors
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XCleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink CartridgesLoading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correc...
Page 185 - Solving Scanning Problems; Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them. • Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color manage...
Page 186 - Cannot Start Epson Scan
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional imageadjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interfacefor TWAIN-compliant OCR ...
Page 187 - Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems; Image Consists of a Few Dots Only
Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Related topics Starting a Scan 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 On...
Page 189 - Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image
Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with paper to block external light as youscan it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark...
Page 191 - Scanned Image Edges are Cropped; Solving Memory Card Problems; Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot
Related concepts Image Preview Guidelines Related tasks Selecting a Scan Area - Home ModeSelecting a Scan Area - Office ModeSelecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, make sure your original is placed correctly for scanning....
Page 192 - Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card; Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card If you cannot view or print photos from a memory card inserted in your product, try these solutions: • Make sure you have inserted only one memory card at a time. • Make sure your memory card is compatible with the product. • Make sure the files on your...
Page 193 - Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
Related tasks Inserting a Memory CardTransferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer When to Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions foryour operating system. Uninstalling Product Software - Wi...
Page 194 - Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X
• Windows 7 or Windows Vista : Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs and Features . (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program .) Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change . • Windows XP : Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Double-click Add or ...
Page 195 - Internet Support
Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan window, select your product name and click the – (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for tec...
Page 196 - Technical Specifications; Windows System Requirements
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...
Page 197 - Mac System Requirements; Printing Specifications; Scanning Specifications
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 10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x • Mac OS X 10.8.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www....
Page 198 - Paper Specifications
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 Paper Specifications Use paper under normal conditions: • Temperature: 59 ...
Page 199 - Weight; Printable Area Specifications; Single sheets
Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) Paper types Plain paper Weight 20 lb (75 g/m 2 ) to 24 lb (90 g/m 2 ) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets 1 Top: ...
Page 200 - Envelopes; Ink Cartridge Specifications; Color
Envelopes 1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The us...
Page 201 - Cartridge life; Temperature
Cartridge life Opened package: 6 months Unopened package: do not use if the date on the package hasexpired Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Ink freezes at 10.4 ºF (–12 ºC) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC) Note: For best printing results...
Page 202 - Dimension Specifications; Height
Compatible types SD SDHC SDXC miniSD* miniSDHC* miniSDXC* MicroSD* MicroSDHC* MicroSDXC* MultiMedia Card MMCplus MMCmobile* MMCmicro* Memory Stick Duo* Memory Stick PRO Duo* Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo* Memory Stick Micro* Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo* Media format DCF DCF (Design rule for Camera File sy...
Page 203 - Electrical Specifications; Environmental Specifications
Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Depth Stored: 11.8 inches (300 mm) Printing: 20.8 inches (528 mm) Weight 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) (without ink cartridges and powercord) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating 100 to 240 V (UPS) In...
Page 204 - Interface Specifications; Network Interface Specifications; Safety and Approvals Specifications
Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless security WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES); WPA2 compliant with support f...
Page 206 - Notices; FCC Compliance Statement; For United States Users
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...
Page 207 - For Canadian Users; Software Notices; OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE; GNU GPL
For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materielbrouilleur du Canada. Parent topic: Notices Software Notices OPEN SOURCE...
Page 208 - GNU LGPL; Apache License
ifupdown-0.6.8 kernel-2.6.18 lsp-arm-versatile926ejs-2.6.18_pro500 module-init-tools-3.2pre1 mount-2.12 net-tools-1.60 netbase-4.29 psmisc-21.5 readline-libs-5.0 sysvinit-2.86 udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software ...
Page 210 - Trademarks
This printer product includes the open source software program "busybox- 1.2.2.1 " which applies theterms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "busybox". linux-ftpd license This printer product includes the open source software program "linux-ftpd-0.17 " w...
Page 211 - Copyright Notice; libTIFF Software Acknowledgment
Parent topic: Notices Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, ortransmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corpor...
Page 212 - A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials; Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products; Copyright Attribution
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT ...