Epson XP-424 - Manual

You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 6. Pr...

Turning Off Control Panel Sounds You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to selec...

4. Select Sound and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select the Off setting and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - TopProduct Parts ...

Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 21

Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You canadjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the ...

6. To change the Sleep Timer setting, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 7. Press the up or down arrow button to select the time period you want, then press the OK button. 8. Press the home to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off and S...

You see this screen: 5. 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. 6. Click Send . 7. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 8. Click Send . 9. Click O...

You see this screen: 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. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 5. Click Apply . 6. Close the Printer Sett...

Using Epson Scan to Cloud Parent topic: Product Basics Related tasks Using Google Cloud PrintUsing AirPrint Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address....

4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related concepts Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode SetupWi-Fi Direct Mode SetupWi-Fi Protect...

3. After registering, sign in to the Epson Connect web page with the email address and password youselected. 4. Select Destination List for Scan to Cloud. 5. Click Add , then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list. 6. When you're ready to scan, select the setting for t...

A separate browser window opens. 9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in , or, if you don't have an account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions. 10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your ...

3. Click Add Device . 4. Click the Register button that appears next to your product. 5. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation message. 6. Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and print a ...

Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode SetupWi-Fi Direct Mode SetupWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Printing a Network Status SheetChanging or Updating Network Connections Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup You can set up your product to communic...

3 Computer with a wireless interface 4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel You...

Your product should now display a Wi-Fi icon with connection bars in the upper left corner of the LCD screen. Note: If the Wi-Fi icon is not displayed on the LCD screen, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again. Parent topic: W...

Peer-to-peer mode The product communicates one-to-one with another Wi-Fi Direct capable device. When operating inthis mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen. To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from yourcomputer ...

Using WPS to Connect to a Network If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) toconnect your product to the network. 1. Press the WPS button on your router. 2. On the product, press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the left or right arrow...

You see this screen: 7. 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: Wi-Fi Networking Changing or Updating Network Connect...

3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a webbrowser. 4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar. You see the available Web Config utility options. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Related tasks Printing a Network Status...

2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Disabling Wi-Fi Features You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features ...

buttons to select Change , then press the OK button. Select the paper size and press the OK button, then select the paper type and press the OK button. Note: To prevent the paper setup screen from appearing automatically when you load paper, select the Setup > Printer Setup > Paper Source Sett...

• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin, or that have plastic windows or exposed adhesive flaps. Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Load up to this many sheets Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Approximately 100 sheets* [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 ×...

Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper Type Size Part...

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 × 356 mm]) Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 m...

Borderless Paper Sizes • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel For this paper Select this Paper Type setting Plain paper plai...

Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software 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 Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Premium...

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...

Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.2 inch (5 mm) away from each other. Note: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) from the edge of the scanner glass. If you are scanning in Full Auto mode or using thumbnail previ...

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 PhotosCopying and Restoring Photos Copying Documents or Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various...

6. Press the left or right arrow button to select one of the following: • Color : for color copies • B&W : for black-and-white copies 7. Press the down arrow button and then press the OK button to view the print settings for the copies. You see this screen: 8. Press the up or down arrow button t...

You can copy on these paper sizes. • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies. Note:...

Copying and Restoring Photos You can restore the colors in faded photos as you copy them. 1. Place your original document or photo on the product. 2. Load photo paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Press the left or right arrow button, select More Functions , and press th...

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...

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Only You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main tab. 1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing : • Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printi...

You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options...

Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Booklet Option Select a binding option to use when creating a folded booklet. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Only Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can s...

Note: These settings are not saved with your document. You can select to print the following information: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time • Collate Number (copy number) Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer. Parent topi...

You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to controlyour printing presets. 4. To choose a preset for printing, ...

Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings . 3. Click the Mai...

Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, andother settings do not help. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Change Standard Resolution Reduces the resolution of print data...

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. • To cancel printing, click Cancel . • To see print jobs waiting to print, click Print Queue . • To check ink status, click Ch...

You see the printer settings window: 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 Pr...

2. Select Printer Settings . You see the printer settings window. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 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 s...

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Software Update Settings . You see this window: 3. Do one of the following: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic upd...

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS XSelecting Page Setup Settings - OS XSelecting Print Layout Options - OS XManaging Color - OS XSelecting Printing Preferences - OS XPrinting Your Document or Photo - OS X Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Select the basic...

You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of 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 th...

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...

You see these settings: 9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print option...

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings fromthe print window. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your applicati...

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop- up menu on the print window. • 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 pr...

Color Options Settings Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness , Contrast , Saturation , and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Re...

Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for variousoperating conditions. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless youexperience issues wh...

You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary: OS X 10.6/10.7: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold" an...

Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScanning with OS X Using Image CaptureScanning from Smart DevicesScanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product fo...

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to afile. • Windows 8.x : Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan under EPSON or EPSON Software . • Windows (other versions) : Click or Start , and selec...

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 OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provide...

Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings 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 Mode...

Related tasks Scanning in Full Auto ModeScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional Mode Selecting the Scan Mode Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the EpsonScan window: Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanni...

2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize , select the settings you want, 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 . ...

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. Auto Photo Orientation Checks the preview i...

You see this window: 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. 107

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...

1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • 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 ...

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

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned. 4. To ...

Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format inyour operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You canselect settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1....

• 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...

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...

Available Image Types - Professional Mode You can select these Image Type options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. 24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs. 8-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-...

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...

Color Palette Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image. (For advanced users only.) Click the Color Palette icon to access the settings. Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and ...

6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or (OS X) icon next to the Target Size setting and select options as desired. • Scale : Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you enter. • Trimming : Turns automatic image cropping on or off. • Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height ...

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 Settings window may appear after you click Scan o...

4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other available 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 . 135

Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture Parent topic: Scanning Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture You can select these scan settings in your imaging editing application for OS X, if available. Image Correction Provides a graphical...

Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo ScanScanning to a PDF FileRestoring Photo Colors as You Scan Parent topic: Scanning Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan You can scan documents or photos and upload them to Facebook and other online destinations, such asphoto-sharing ...

Note: The available settings may vary, depending on the operating system you are using. Setting Description Byte Order Specifies the operating system where the scannedimage will be used. Compression Specifies the compression format and level forColor/Grayscale and B&W images. The file sizeincrea...

Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Related tasks Selecting the Scan ModeSelecting Scan File Settings Related topics Selecting Epson Scan SettingsStarting a Scan Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using Epson Scan's Color Restorationset...

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 CardScanning to a Memory CardTransferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time into ...

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 tasks Loading Pape...

Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card After you finish working with a memory card, you can check to make sure it is safe to remove it from yourproduct. Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose ...

Related tasks Loading Paper Printing from a Memory Card See these sections to print photos from a memory card inserted into your product: Viewing and Printing Photos Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Viewing and Printing Photos See these sections to view and print photos displayed o...

Picture Package Prints one photo in multiple sizes on one sheet. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Scanning to a Memory Card You can scan an image to a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on your product. 1. Insert a memory card into a memory card slot on your product. 2. Place your...

Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer Before you transfer photos from a computer to a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on yourproduct, you may need to set u...

Printing Personalized Projects You can print calendars, lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Lined Paper and Graph PaperPrinting Personalized Note PaperPrinting Calendar Pages Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper You can print wide-rule or narrow-rule notebook pa...

• Music Paper Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout. 7. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 8. To print more than one sheet, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). 9. When you are ready to print, press the start button....

8. Select the size of paper you loaded and press the OK button. 9. Select the photo you want to use for your note paper and press the OK button. Note: To rotate the layout for your note paper, press the down arrow. 10. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 11. To prin...

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select More Functions and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Personal Stationery and press the OK button. 178

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, or if your printouts do not looktheir best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ...

• If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Cartridge Replacement and press the OK button. When you finish replacing cartridges, press the start button. Once ink charging is complete, press the OK button. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you ...

You see this window: 2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product are broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable ...

You see this window: 4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 184

Related topics Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with OS X You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Select Print & Fax , Print & Scan , or Printers & Scanne...

3. Do the following as necessary: • To update the ink cartridge status, click Update . • 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 Monit...

Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an inkcartridge. This method allows you to replace a cartridge before it is low or expended (if it is too old, forexample). 1. Do one of the following: • W...

Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer usingblack ink. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as...

Related tasks Loading PaperSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsCancelling Printing Using a Product Button Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X If printing stops, you can cancel your print job and select settings to temporarily print with only black inkon plain paper or on an envelope. ...

6. Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting. 7. Click OK . 8. Close the utility window. 9. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product. 10. Access the print settings in your print application. 11. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Pap...

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...

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. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Hea...

You see this screen: 6. Press the button to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished. You see this screen: 7. Select Nozzle ...

Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark orlight horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product ...

5. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 7. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow...

Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows ...

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. Note: Make sure there is ...

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...

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...

Parent topic: Solving Problems Related tasks Changing Automatic Update Options Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. LCD screen Condition/solution message/code Paper out No paper is loaded. Load paper in the product Pape...

LCD screen Condition/solution message/code Printer error. Turn power A fatal error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If theoff and on again. error continues, check for a paper jam. If there is no paper jam, contactEpson for support. Note: The ink pads in the printer collect,...

settings. Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printersoftware. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manua...

3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select one of these options and press the OK button: • Network Settings : Resets all network settings. • All except Network Settings : Resets ...

Noise After Ink Installation If you hear noises from your product after installing ink, check the following: • The first time you install ink cartridges, the product must charge its print head. Wait until charging finishes before you turn off the product, or it may charge improperly and use excess i...

Control Panel Setup Problems If you have problems setting up the control panel, try these solutions: • To view LCD screen text in a different language, select a different language setting for the panel. • To adjust the position of the control panel, carefully raise or lower it using the release bar....

• Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device. • You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. • Check to see if access restrictions, such as MAC address filtering,...

• If necessary, reinstall your product software and try running EpsonNet Setup again: 1. Reset your product's network settings to their factory defaults. 2. Windows only: uninstall your product software. 3. Initialize your router following the instructions in your router documentation. Note: If you ...

Cannot Print Over a Network If you cannot print over a network, try these solutions: • Make sure that your product is turned on. • Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are...

Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions. • If you are scanning a large original at a high resolution, a network communication error may occur. Try scanning again at a lower resolut...

Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • If the nozzle check page does not print,...

• If paper jams when you load only one or two sheets, try loading more sheets at a time. Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets. • For best results, follow these guidelines: • Use new, smooth, high-q...

5. Lift up the scanner unit, and remove the jammed paper and any torn pieces. 6. Lower the scanner unit and press the power button to turn the product back on. 7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related tasks Cancelling Pr...

Related references Paper Jam ProblemsPaper or Media Type Settings - Control PanelPaper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product ButtonLoading Paper Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing fr...

• Open the Printer menu and make sure the product is not offline. • Open the Printer menu and set the product as the default printer, if necessary. • In OS X, select System Preferences from the Apple menu or Dock, select Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners , then double-click your printer ic...

Error After Cartridge Replacement If you see an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the print head is in the ink cartridge replacement position. (The ink cartridge holder should be beneath the cutout in the product case.) Note: If the pri...

• Windows : Click the Maintenance or Utility tab, select Extended Settings or Speed and Progress , and select the following settings: • High Speed Copies • Always Spool RAW Datatype • Page Rendering Mode • Print as Bitmap Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related references Win...

Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off the Mirror Image , Flip horizontally , or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer software. (This option has different na...

Related concepts Print Head CleaningPrint Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - OS XSelecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you s...

• Make sure the image size and the paper size are set correctly; if the image is small, the enlargement may not be enough to cover the paper. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - W...

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - OS XSelecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Turn off any high speed settings i...

White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matche...

• Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper right after printing to allow the ink to set. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. If one side of a sheet w...

• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settin...

Note: Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes, which take longer to process and print. Consider the limitations of your computer system when selecting a resolution, and select the lowestpossible resolution that produces acceptable quality to keep file sizes manageable. Parent topic: S...

Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate CorrectlyCannot Start Epson Scan Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning so...

• Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart Epson Scan. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings: Windows 8.x : Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings . Make...

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned ImageRipple Patterns Appear in an ImageImage is Scanned Upside-DownScanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original ColorsScan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail PreviewScanned Image Edges are Cropped Parent topic: Solving Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots On...

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 tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Image is Distorted or Blu...

Related tasks Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers andmonitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue) and printers typically useCMYK (cyan...

Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Solving Memory Card Problems Check these solutions if you have problems using memory cards with your product. Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a SlotCannot View or Print Photos from a Memory CardCa...

Memory Card SpecificationsMemory Card Types Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card If you have problems transferring photos to or from a memory card inserted in your product, try thesesolutions: • Make sure you have inserted only one memory card at a ti...

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows You can uninstall and then re-install your product software to solve certain problems. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Disconnect any interface cables. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows 8.x : Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs &...

Uninstalling Product Software - OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, youcan download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software asdescribed here. Note: If you find that re-installing yo...

• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem Then call: • U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday • Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time...

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 this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System RequirementsOS X System RequirementsS...

Parent topic: Technical Specifications OS X System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • OS X 10.10.x • OS X 10.9.x • OS X 10.8.x • OS X 10.7.x • OS X 10.6.8 Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca...

Image data Color: 16 bits per pixel per color internal (48 bits per pixel) 8 bits per pixel per color external (24 bits per pixel) Grayscale: 16 bits per pixel internal 8 bits per pixel external Black and white: 16 bits per pixel internal 1 bit per pixel external Light source LED Parent topic: Techn...

Paper types Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Weight 17 lb (64 g/m 2 ) to 24 lb (90 g/m 2 ) Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) Paper types Plain bond paper Weight 20 lb (75 g/m 2 ) to 24 lb (90 g/m 2 ) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications...

Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and no...

Compatible types/maximum SD/2GB capacities SDHC/32GB SDXC/64GB miniSD/2GB* miniSDHC/32GB* microSD/2GB* microSDHC/32GB* microSDXC/64GB* Voltage requirements 3.3 V type, dual voltage 3.3 V/5 V type with supply voltage of 3.3 V;5 V memory cards are not supported Maximum current: 200 mA Parent topic: Te...

Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz Rated current 100 to 240 V model: 0.5 to 0.3 A 220 to 240 V model: 0.3 A Power consumption Standalone copying: Approximately 13 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: Approximately 4.9 W Sleep mode: Approximately 1.6 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.3 W Parent topic: Technical ...

Security protocol SSL/TLS: HTTPS Server/Client, IPPS Frequency range 2.4 GHz Coordination modes Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode; not supported for IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi Direct mode; not supported for IEEE 802.11n; Simple APmode compatible with Wi-Fi connection (infrastructure) Parent topic: Technical S...

Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. General Product Safety InstructionsFCC Compliance StatementTrademarksCopy...

• When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. Ink Cartridge Safety InstructionsLCD Screen Safety InstructionsWireless Connection Safety Instructions Parent topic: Notices Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink ...

LCD Screen Safety Instructions • Use only a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. • If the LCD screen is damaged, contact Epson. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution get...

electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipmentconnected to AC power sources and that this is a major nationwide problem. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the ...

Parent topic: Notices Trademarks EPSON ® is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson Connect TM is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store SM is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Epson iPrint TM and Remote Print TM are trademarks of Seiko E...

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of anyoptions or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or EpsonApproved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any ...

certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Contact yourlegal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of n...