Epson XP-520- Manual

Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Raise or lower it to thedesired angle as shown. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home butt...

4. Select Quiet Mode and press the OK button. 5. Select On 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 - FrontProduct Parts - InsideProduct Parts - Bac...

Product Parts - Inside 1 Print head/ink cartridge holder 2 Scanner unit 3 Memory card slot 4 Output tray Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19

Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 Rear cover 3 Vents 4 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20

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 product's energyefficiency. Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control...

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. Then press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel You can ...

You see this screen: 4. Select Sleep Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep. Then press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Se...

Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Select Print & Fax , Print & Scan , or Printers & Scanners , select your produ...

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across theglobe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print fromanywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mob...

3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 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 topics Wi-...

1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below. 2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 3. Print from your device to your product. Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website. Parent topic: ...

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 ...

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...

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related topics Changing or Updating Network Connections Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device withoutrequiring a wireless router or access point. 1 Epson product 2 Computer with a...

Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network. Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode You can enable Wi-Fi Direct ...

8. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on theLCD screen, then enter the password shown. 9. Press the OK button to exit. You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your...

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button. 5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Your product should now display a WiFi symbol on the LCD screen. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setu...

3. Select Network Settings and press the OK button. 4. Select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button. 5. Press the start button to print the network status sheet. (Press the back button if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any p...

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can changeto a Wi-Fi connection or add a Wi-Fi connection to print wirelessly. 1. Do one of the following: • If you want to use only a Wi-Fi connection, disconnect ...

Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading PaperSelecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control PanelTurning Off the Paper Setting AlertPaper Loading CapacityAvailable Epson PapersBorderless Paper Type CompatibilityPaper or Media Type Settings Loa...

8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it into your product. Note: Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating. 9. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen....

Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert The Paper Setting Alert warns you when the paper settings do not match the paper you loaded. You canturn off this feature from the product's control panel. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. ...

Paper type Load up to this many sheets Epson Premium Presentation 20 sheets Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium PresentationPaper Matte Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo PaperGlossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo PaperGlossy Epson Premium Photo PaperSemi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo P...

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...

• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) • 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type sett...

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...

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 documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper...

Paper Type Settings - Copying Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Pr...

• 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: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings. Copying option Available settings Description Density...

Copying option Available settings Description Dry Time Standard Provides longer drying time for 2-sidedcopies, if smudges or marks appear on Long the front of the paper when you print on Longer the second side Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Copying and Restoring Photos You can restore the...

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...

Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settingsmay be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen. Draft For draft printing on plain paper. Text For text printing on plain paper....

Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. 1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing : • Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flippi...

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. Click the Print Density button. 68

You see this window: 6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The softwareautomatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 8. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 9. Print a test co...

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the MoreOptions tab. 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these 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, ...

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 Maintenance tab. You see the maintenanc...

Always Spool RAW Datatype Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems. Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops duri...

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 lined up for printing, click Print Queue . • To check ink status, cli...

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...

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 selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Def...

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 update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you ...

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - 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 settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open ...

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...

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 application before printing. They may be accessible by select...

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...

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the p...

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

Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper. Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper. Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided print...

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 Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning ...

The scan options are displayed: 4. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • To Memory saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings. • To Computer (JPEG) saves your scan file directly to your com...

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel 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 following to o...

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, andopen the scanned image in the program. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Ep...

Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scan window. Select scanning options as necessary. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings...

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan 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 Related tasks Scanning in Full Auto Mo...

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. 112

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-...

• 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.) • Normal preview : To create additional marquees (up to 50, if avai...

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...

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. 141

6. Click Scan . 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 Prov...

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 sites, web servers, or network folders using Easy Photo Scan. Note: If Easy Photo Scan was not included on your software CD, you can ...

8. When you finish scanning, click one of the destination icons to upload the images. Note: You may need to click the arrow next to the icons in order to see all of them. The available icons may vary, depending on the software version you are using. Parent topic: Scanning to Online Destinations Usin...

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 sizeincreases with higher quality. Embed ICC Profile Allows the ICC profile (information on colorr...

You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK . 160

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 Restorationsetting. You can select this setting in any of the availa...

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 the memory card slot on y...

Memory Card TypesMemory Card File SpecificationsRemoving a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Memory Card Types You can insert these types of memory cards in your product. Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for d...

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 data from the memory card. 1. Make sur...

Viewing and Printing Photos See these sections to view and print photos displayed on your product's LCD screen. Viewing and Printing PhotosPrint Setting Options - Memory Card Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing Photos You can select photos for printing as you view them on ...

Print settings Available Description options Scene Detection Automatic Optimizes the Fix Photo adjustments for specific types of photos; select the option that best matches your photo People content Landscape Night Scene Fix Red-Eye Off Automatically fixes the red-eye effect in photos On Brightness ...

Jewel Index Prints 24 to 48 thumbnail images on a folded jewel case insert. Parent topic: Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory Card Printing Photo Greeting Cards You can create custom greeting cards using photos on your memory card or other device, and add yourown handwritten or printed text. First ...

5. Place the template facedown on the scanner glass, with the blue triangle facing into the front rightcorner. 6. Close the document cover and press the OK button. 7. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 8. When you are ready to print, pres...

Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on your productand a computer connected to your product. Note: Do not transfer photos to and from a memory card while you a...

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 ...

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Ink Levels and press the OK button. The ink cartridge status is displayed. Note: Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Press the OK button to exit. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Install...

You see this window: 2. 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: If any of the cartridges installed in the product are broken, incompatible ...

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 180

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 & Scanners , select your product, and select Options & Supplies . Select ...

• 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: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model,...

8. Insert the ink cartridge at a slight angle into the ink cartridge holder as shown. Then press the bottomof the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. 9. After you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the scanner unit. The product starts priming the ink. This takes a few m...

Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using your product's control panel. Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - WindowsPrinting with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows If you see a message ...

13. Select the Grayscale option. 14. Click Print to print your document. Parent topic: Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink. Note: The window appears only when you ...

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...

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 tasks Loading PaperCleaning the Pri...

You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print . 7. Check...

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 2 times, turn off the product and waitat least 6 hours. Then check the print h...

7. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for eachset on the LCD screen. 8. Press the OK button when you are finished. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align th...

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 front cover whe...

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 If you see an error code on the LCD, see the solutions here to troubleshoot it. LCD code Condition/solution E-01 A fatal error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the erro...

Using AirPrintPlacing Originals on the Scanner Glass Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Load plain paper in the product. 3. Press t...

6. Select Nozzle Check and press OK button. 7. Press the start button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 8. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. Any operation probl...

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...

Parent topic: Solving Problems 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 prime its print head. Wait until priming finishes before you turn off the product, or it may prime...

Solving Network Problems Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. 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 warran...

• If your router or access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID), follow the instructions that came with your product to enter your wireless network name manually. • If your router or access point has security enabled, determine the kind of security it is using and any required password o...

4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. • If you have replaced your router, reinstall your product software to connect to the new router. Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz a...

• Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disconnected , check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again. • If you are using TCP/IP, make sure the product's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your n...

• If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and tryrestarting Epson Scan again. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan...

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, but the product's power is on,...

• Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • 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-quality paper that is ...

2. Pull out the paper cassette, then carefully remove any jammed paper. 3. Make sure the paper you loaded is under the edge guides. 4. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. 5. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other p...

Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer If you see a message that paper has jammed in the auto duplexer, follow the steps here. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Press the buttons to release the auto duplexer and remove the duplexer from your product. ...

Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Cancel printing to eject the paper. Select the correct paper size when you reprint. • If paper is wrinkled when it ejects, it may be...

• Run a product check to see if a test page prints. If the test page prints, check to see if your product software is installed correctly. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer. • In Windows, clear any stalled print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 8.x : Nav...

3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Extended Settings button. 5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 , then click OK . 6. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 7. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar. 8. Click OK to close the open program windows. P...

• If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for a long time, the product may have automatically slowed down to protect the print mechanism from overheating or becoming damaged.Let the product rest with the power on for 30 minutes, then try printing again. For the fastest printing, selec...

Incorrect Characters PrintIncorrect Image Size or PositionSlanted Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems 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 h...

Related concepts Print Head Nozzle CheckPrint Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Extended Settings - Windows Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size setti...

Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows ...

Loading Paper Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. • Make sur...

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...

• Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle CheckPrint Head CleaningPrint Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Paper PathLoading Paper Related topics Replacing Ink...

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...

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 software does not operate correctly, try t...

• 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 ImageScanned 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 Only If your scanned image con...

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...

• Brightness • Histogram Adjustment • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image If an image from the back of a thin original ap...

• Adjust the Auto Exposure setting. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview If you cannot adjust the scan area while viewing a Thumbnail preview in Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Create a s...

Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot If a memory card does not fit properly in a slot, do not force it in. You may need to use an adapter withyour memory card. Parent topic: Solving Memory Card Problems Related references Memory Card Types Related tasks Inserting a Memory Card Cannot View or Print P...

Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax , Print & Scan , or Printers & Scanners 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 n...

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 10.9.x • OS X 10.8.x • OS X 10.7.x • OS X 10.6.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canad...

Color depth Color: 48 bits per pixel internal (16 bits per pixel per color internal) 24 bits per pixel external (8 bits per pixel per color external) 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 ...

Envelopes 1 Left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Top/bottom margins: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Quality border/right: 0.71 inch (18 mm) minimum 4 Quality border/left: 1.61 inch (41 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you u...

Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 3.2 °F (–16 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related ...

Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 5.4 inches (138 mm) Printing: 5.4 inches (138 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm) Depth Stored: 13.4 inches (341 mm) Printing: 19.8 inches (504 mm) Weight 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) (without ink cartridges or powercord) Parent topic: Te...

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications One Hi-Speed USB port for a computer Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standards IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Security WEP (64...

Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B This equipment contains the following wireless module: • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation. • Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot acceptr...

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 StatementSoftware Notic...

• 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...

WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCCCertification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limitsestablished by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain a...

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

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