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Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
Provides information on network settings and solving problems when using the printer on a network. ❏ Administrator's Guide (PDF manual) Provides network administrators with information on management and printer settings. ❏ Epson Connect Guide (PDF manual) Provides information on Epson Connect services. This guide is available from the Epson Connect portal website. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu...
Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the EPSON Scan (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 8 or Mac OS X v10.8.x. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏...
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. ❏ If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing. ❏...
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Secure the printer or the optional paper cassette unit to the cabinet using the two attachments and screws supplied with the cabinet. ❏ When using the printer, make sure you lock the casters at the front of the cabinet. ❏...
User's Guide Administrator Settings Administrator Settings Locking the Printer Settings Using an Administrator's Password You can set an administrator's password to lock the printer settings so that they cannot be changed by other users. You can lock the following settings. ❏...
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User's Guide Administrator Settings Use Web Config to configure restriction settings on a computer. See the Administrator's Guide for more details. After configuring settings on the computer, enable the user restriction feature on the printer. Select Setup > System Administration > Security Settings > Access Control from the home screen, and then enable it.
User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) cover (F) Open when removing jammed originals in the ADF. ADF input tray (F) Feeds originals automatically. Edge guides Feeds originals straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the originals.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Rear paper feed (B1) Loads paper. Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Document cover Blocks external light while scanning. Scanner glass Scans placed originals. Control panel Operates the printer. External interface USB port Connects memory devices. Print head Fires ink. Front cover (A) Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the printer.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Rear cover 2 (D2) Pull out when removing jammed paper. AC inlet Connects the power cord. Rear cover 1 (D1) Open when replacing the maintenance box or maintenance rollers, or removing jammed paper. Rear cover (E) Covers for the optional paper cassette units.
User's Guide Printer Basics Control Panel Buttons and Lights Turns the printer on or off. Unplug the power cord when the power light is off. Displays the home screen. Pauses the current job and allows you to interrupt another job. Press this button again to restart a paused job.
User's Guide Printer Basics Press this icon to view operating instructions such as how to load paper, and how to place originals. Turns on when originals are placed in the ADF. Turns on when ink cartridges are running low or the maintenance box is nearly full. Press the button, and then select Printer Information to check the status.
User's Guide Printer Basics Icons Displayed on the Software Keyboard of the LCD Screen You can enter characters and symbols by using the software keyboard screen when you register a contact, make network settings, and so on. The following icons are displayed on the software keyboard screen. Note: Available icons vary depending on the setting item.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Layout With Border Copies with a border around the edges. 2-up Copies multiple page originals onto one sheet. When placing originals in the ADF, insert them into the feeder from the top or 4-up left edge.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Layout Order Select the copy layout for multiple pages when you have selected 2-up or 4-up as the Layout setting. Scan Order Select which page of a booklet to scan when you have selected Split Pages as the Layout setting. Remove Shadow Removes shadows that appear in the center of copies when copying a booklet or that appear around copies when copying thick paper.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Location Communication Select the communication mode. Mode Location Enter a folder path in which to save the scanned image. User Name Enter a user name for the specified folder. Password Enter a password for the specified folder. Connection Mode Select the connection mode.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Resolution Select the scanning resolution. Scan Area Select the scan area. Auto Cropping: Crops the white space around the text or image when scanning. Max Area: Scans at the maximum scan area of the scanner glass or the ADF. 2-Sided Scans both sides of the original.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Send Fax Later See the pages that describe these features for more details. Polling Receive Polling Send Store Fax Data Fax Report Fax Settings List Prints the current fax settings. Fax Log Prints a transmission report automatically after you send a fax.
First Page on Top: Prints from the last page of a file. Image Adjustments Enhance Select the image correction method. On: Enhances the image automatically by using Epson's unique image analysis and image processing technology. P.I.M.: Adjusts the image by using your camera's PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print information.
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Wi-Fi Direct Status Email Server Status Displays the current email server settings. Epson Connect Displays whether the printer is registered and connected to Epson Connect Status or Google Cloud Print service. See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.
User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Admin Settings These menus allow an administrator to register an administrator password to protect the printer settings from being changed by other users. Admin Password Set, change, or reset the administrator password. If you forget the password, contact your dealer.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Printer Settings Paper Source Rear Paper Feed Feeds paper from the rear paper feed on a priority Settings Priority basis. A4/Letter Auto Feeds paper from the paper source set as A4 size Switching when there is no paper source set as Letter, or feeds from the paper source set as Letter size when there is...
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Advanced Setup See the Network Guide for more details. Epson Connect You can suspend or resume the Epson Connect or Google Could Print service, or cancel using the Services services (restore the default settings). See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Copy Settings The settings made in the User Default Settings are displayed as the default settings in each mode. For details on the setting items, see the list of menus for each mode. Scan Settings Fax Settings See the list of menus in Fax Settings.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations User Default The settings made in this menu become your default settings for sending faxes. For details on the Settings setting items, See the list of menus in Fax mode. Send Settings Auto Rotation An A4 size original placed in the ADF or on the scanner glass with its long edge facing to the left is sent as an A3 size fax.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Output Settings Fax Output You can set to save received documents in the inbox, on a memory device, or on a computer, or forward the documents. Auto Reduction Reduces large received documents to fit on the paper in the paper source. Reducing may not always be possible depending on the received data.
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User's Guide Printer Basics Menu Settings and Explanations Basic Settings Fax Speed Select the fax transmission speed. We recommend selecting Slow(9,600bps) when a communication error occurs frequently, when sending/receiving a fax to/from abroad, or when you are using an IP (VoIP) phone service. Automatically corrects errors in the fax transmission (Error Correction Mode), mostly caused by telephone line noise.
User's Guide Printer Basics Related Information “Fax Mode” on page 26 & “Making Output Settings for Received Faxes” on page 100 & “Sending Multiple Faxes to the Same Recipient at Once (Batch Send)” on page 97 & “Making Basic Fax Settings” on page 90 &...
❏ Make sure you are using long-grain paper. If you are not sure what type of paper you are using, check the paper packaging or contact the manufacturer to confirm the paper specifications. Related Information “Printer Specifications” on page 170 & Available Paper and Capacities Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts.
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User's Guide Loading Paper Genuine Epson Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Printing Paper Paper Rear Paper Front Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Feed Paper Feed to 4 Slot Epson Bright White Auto, Manual Ink Jet Paper Epson Ultra Glossy A4, 13 ×...
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User's Guide Loading Paper Commercially Available Paper Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) 2-Sided Printing Paper Paper Rear Paper Front Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Feed Paper Feed to 4 Slot Plain paper A3, B4 Auto, Up to the line under the *1*2 Manual symbol inside the edge...
To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper. Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver Copy paper, Plain paper plain papers plain papers Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Letterhead Letterhead Letterhead Recycled paper Recycled Recycled Colored paper...
User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette Note: If the optional cabinet and the paper cassette units are installed, do not pull out two or more paper cassettes at the same time. 1. Check that the printer is not operating, and then pull out the paper cassette. 2.
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User's Guide Loading Paper Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line just under the symbol inside the edge guide. 4. Check that the paper size label matches the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette. If it does not match, remove the holder and change the paper size indicated on the label.
User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed 1. Open the feeder guard and pull out the paper support. 2. Slide the edge guides. 3. Load paper at the center of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. Important: ❏...
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User's Guide Loading Paper 4. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. 5. On the control panel, set the size and type of the paper you loaded in the rear paper feed. 6. Slide out the output tray. Note: ❏...
User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot You can only load one sheet of paper in the front paper feed slot. Because the front paper feed slot also serves the output tray, you cannot load paper during printing. Important: You can load paper with a thickness of 0.08 to 0.11 mm in the front paper feed slot.
User's Guide Loading Paper Related Information “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 38 & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 38 & Loading Envelopes and Precautions Envelopes can only be loaded in the rear paper feed. Load envelopes short edge first at the center with the flap facing down, and slide the edge guides to the edges of the envelopes.
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User's Guide Loading Paper 3. Select a paper source. 4. Select the paper size and paper type you loaded. Related Information “List of Paper Types” on page 41 &...
User's Guide Placing Originals Placing Originals Place originals on the scanner glass or the ADF. Use the scanner glass for originals that the ADF does not support. You can scan multiple originals and both sides of the originals at the same time with the ADF. Available Originals for the ADF Available Paper Sizes A6 landscape/A5 to Ledger (Maximum 297 ×...
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User's Guide Placing Originals 3. Place the originals in the center of the ADF, facing up. Important: Do not load originals above the line just under the symbol inside the edge guide. Note: You can place originals smaller than A4 size with the long edge facing toward the ADF. 4.
User's Guide Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Caution: Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the document cover. Otherwise you may be injured. Important: When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass. 1.
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User's Guide Placing Originals 4. Close the cover gently. The size of the originals is automatically detected. Note: ❏ Some sizes may not be automatically detected. In this situation, manually select the size of the originals. ❏ Remove the originals after scanning or copying. If you leave the originals on the scanner glass for a long time, they may stick to the surface of the glass.
User's Guide Managing Contacts Managing Contacts Registering a contacts list allows you to easily enter destinations. You can register up to 200 entries, and you can use the contacts list for faxing, Scan to Email, and Scan to Network Folder/FTP. You can also register contacts in the LDAP server.
Contacts data may be lost due to a printer malfunction. We recommend that you make a backup of the data whenever you update the data. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering data and/or settings even during a warranty period.
User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from the Control Panel You can print data stored on a memory device, such as a USB flash drive, directly. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Insert a memory device into the printer's external interface USB port. 3.
User's Guide Printing Authenticating Users in the Printer Driver when User Feature Restriction Is Enabled (for Windows Only) When the user feature restriction is enabled, a user ID and password are required to print. Register the user ID and password in the printer driver. If you do not know the password, contact your printer administrator. 1.
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User's Guide Printing 5. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 6. Make the following settings. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. ❏ Document Size: Select the paper size you set in the application. ❏...
User's Guide Printing Printing Basics - Mac OS X Note: Operations differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Select Print from the File menu or another command to access the printer driver window. If necessary, click Show Details or to expand the print window.
User's Guide Printing 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 6. Make the following settings. ❏ Paper Source: Select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. ❏ Media Type: Select the type of paper you loaded. Make sure you select the correct paper type to optimize the print quality. ❏...
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Printing on 2-Sides - Windows Note: ❏ Manual 2-sided printing is available when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
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User's Guide Printing 8. Click Print. For manual 2-sided printing, when the first side has finished printing, a pop-up window is displayed on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 42 &...
User's Guide Printing Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Printing Several Pages on One Sheet - Windows 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3.
User's Guide Printing 5. Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet, the Layout Direction (page order), and Border. 6. Set the other items as necessary. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 42 &...
User's Guide Printing “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 44 & “Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot” on page 46 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 56 & Printing to Fit the Paper Size - Mac OS X 1.
User's Guide Printing 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select Job Arranger Lite on the Main tab. 5. Set the Paper Source, Document Size, Orientation, and Paper Type. 6. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 7.
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User's Guide Printing 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 42 &...
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User's Guide Printing 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks. 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back.
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User's Guide Printing 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks). 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together.
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User's Guide Printing 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks. 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
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User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.
User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing on Envelopes Printing on Envelopes - Windows 1. Load envelopes in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4.
User's Guide Printing 5. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 6. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Envelopes and Precautions” on page 47 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 56 &...
Management setting, and then make appropriate settings. Mac OS X Access the printer driver window. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu, and then select EPSON Color Controls. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu, and then select one of the available options. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and make the appropriate settings.
Smart Devices Printing By using the Epson iPrint application you can print photos, documents, and Web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. To use Epson iPrint, install it on your smartphone or tablet.
User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing Note: ❏ In Windows, you cannot cancel a print job from the computer once it has been completely sent to the printer. In this case, cancel the print job by using the printer's control panel. ❏...
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User's Guide Printing Click next to the progress meter. ❏ Mac OS X v10.5.8 to v10.7.x Click Delete.
User's Guide Copying Copying 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Place the originals. 3. Enter Copy from the home screen. 4. Enter the number of copies by using the numeric keypad. 5. Press Layout, and then select the appropriate layout. 6.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning Scanning Using the Control Panel Scanning to an Email You can send scanned image files by email directly from the printer through a pre-configured email server. Before using this feature, you need to configure the email server. See the Administrator's Guide for more details. You can specify the email address by entering directly, but it may be easier if you register the email address in the contacts list first.
User's Guide Scanning Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP Server You can save the scanned image to a specified folder on a network. You can specify the folder by entering a folder path directly, but it may be easier if you register the folder information in the contacts list first. 1.
“Scan Mode” on page 24 & “Presets Mode” on page 37 & Scanning to the Cloud You can send scanned images to destinations that you specified on the Epson Connect user page. See the Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only) Scanning Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows Only) You can scan the original using the settings specified in Document Capture Pro.
When the access control function is enabled for a printer, you need to enter a user ID and password when scanning. Register a user name and password in EPSON Scan. If you do not know the password, contact your printer administrator.
User's Guide Scanning Click the start button, and select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. 2. Click Access Control. 3. Enter the user name and the password. Scanning in Office Mode You can scan many text documents quickly.
Security tab, and then make settings. Related Information “Placing Originals” on page 49 & “EPSON Scan (Scanner Driver)” on page 133 & Scanning in Professional Mode You can scan images while adjusting the quality and color. This mode is recommended for advanced users.
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User's Guide Scanning 3. Select Professional Mode from the Mode list. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Document Source: Select the document source in which you placed your original. ❏ Auto Exposure Type: Select the exposure type that suits your original. ❏...
& Smart Devices Scanning By using the Epson iPrint application you can scan photos and documents from smart devices such as smartphones or tablets. To use Epson iPrint, install it on your smartphone or tablet. Visit the following website for more details.
User's Guide Faxing Faxing Setting Up a Fax Connecting to a Phone Line Compatible Telephone Lines You can use the printer over standard analogue telephone lines (PSTN = Public Switched Telephone Network) and PBX (Private Branch Exchange) telephone systems. You may not be able to use the printer with the following phone lines or systems. ❏...
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User's Guide Faxing Connecting to a Standard Phone Line (PSTN) or PBX Connect a phone cable from the telephone wall jack or PBX port to the LINE port on the back of the printer. Related Information “Making Settings for a PBX Phone System” on page 91 &...
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User's Guide Faxing Note: If your DSL modem is not equipped with a built-in DSL filter, connect a separate DSL filter. Connecting Your Phone Device to the Printer When using the printer and your telephone on a single phone line, connect the telephone to the printer. Note: ❏...
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User's Guide Faxing 1. Remove the cap from the EXT. port on the back of the printer. 2. Connect the phone device and the EXT. port with a phone cable.
User's Guide Faxing Important: When sharing a single phone line, make sure you connect the phone device to the EXT. port of the printer. If you split the line to connect the phone device and the printer separately, the phone and the printer do not work correctly.
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User's Guide Faxing Note: ❏ Distinctive ring services, offered by many telephone companies (the service name differs by company), allows you to have several phone numbers on one phone line. Each number is assigned a different ring pattern. You can use one number for voice calls and another for fax calls.
User's Guide Faxing 1. Enter Setup from the home screen. 2. Select System Administration > Fax Settings > Basic Settings > Line Type. 3. Select PBX. 4. On the Access Code screen, select Use. 5. Press the Access Code field, enter the external access code used for your phone system, and then press the enter key at the bottom-right of the screen.
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User's Guide Faxing 3. Specify the recipient. ❏ To enter manually: Enter numbers using the numerical keypad on the control panel or the LCD screen, and then press the enter key at the bottom-right of the screen. ❏ To select from the contacts list: Press Contacts, press the check box to add a check mark to a contact, and then press Proceed.
User's Guide Faxing Related Information “Placing Originals” on page 49 & “Fax Mode” on page 26 & “Checking Fax Jobs” on page 103 & “Managing Contacts” on page 53 & “Presets Mode” on page 37 & Sending Faxes Dialing from the External Phone Device You can send a fax by dialing using the connected telephone when you want to talk over the phone before sending a fax, or when the recipient's fax machine does not switch to the fax automatically.
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User's Guide Faxing 4. Specify the recipient. 5. When you hear a fax tone, press Send/Receive, and then press Send. Note: When receiving a fax from a fax polling service, and you hear the audio guidance, follow the guidance to make the printer operations.
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User's Guide Faxing 1. Place the originals. 2. Enter Fax from the home screen. 3. Press Menu, select Store Fax Data, and then enable the function. 4. Press Menu, select Fax Send Settings, and then make settings such as the resolution and the sending method as necessary.
User's Guide Faxing From the home screen, select Fax > Menu > Fax Send Settings > Direct Send > On. Sending a Fax Preferentially (Priority Send) You can send an urgent document ahead of the other faxes waiting to be sent. From the home screen, select Fax >...
User's Guide Faxing Related Information “PC-FAX Driver (Fax Driver)” on page 134 & “FAX Utility” on page 134 & Receiving Faxes Setting Receiving Mode You can set Receive Mode using the Fax Setting Wizard. When you set up the fax feature for the first time, we recommend using the Fax Setting Wizard.
User's Guide Faxing Various Ways of Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes Manually When you connect a telephone and set the Receive Mode setting of the printer to Manual, follow the steps below to receive faxes. 1. When the telephone rings, pick up the handset. 2.
User's Guide Faxing Receiving Faxes by Polling (Polling Receive) You can receive a fax stored on another fax machine for fax polling by dialing the fax number. You can receive a specific document from a fax information service by following the audio guidance of the service. Note: When you follow the audio guidance, dial the fax number using the On Hook feature, or using the connected telephone.
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User's Guide Faxing Converts received documents into PDF format and saves them in a memory device connected to the printer. Once the received documents are saved in the memory device, they are deleted from the printer. To print the documents automatically while saving them in the memory device, select Yes and Print on the printer.
User's Guide Faxing ❏ : Moves the screen in the direction of the arrows. ❏ : Reduces or enlarges. ❏ : Moves to the previous or the next page. ❏ View: Displays or hides the operation icons. 6. Press Menu, select whether to print or delete the document you have viewed, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
User's Guide Faxing Note: To change the setting when sending a fax, press Menu on the fax top screen, and then select Fax Send Settings > Transmission Report. Forwarding Report From the home screen, select Setup > System Administration > Fax Settings > Output Settings > Forwarding Report, and then select Print or Print on Error.
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User's Guide Faxing Checking the Fax Job History You can check the history of sent or received fax jobs. The received fax logs include the received documents so that you can reprint them. You cannot print or resend sent documents from the sent log. 1.
1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver”...
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables ❏ If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily, make sure you protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as the printer. Because the ink supply port is equipped with a valve designed to contain the release of excess ink, there is no need to supply your own covers or plugs.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 2. Push the ink cartridge that you want to replace. The ink cartridge will pop out slightly. 3. Remove the ink cartridge from the printer. 4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package. Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration.
“Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions” on page 106 & Maintenance Box Code Epson recommends the use of a genuine Epson maintenance box. The following is the code for the genuine Epson maintenance box. T6712 Maintenance Box Handling Precautions Read the following instructions before replacing the maintenance box.
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Replace the maintenance box when you are promoted to do so. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing.
“Maintenance Box Handling Precautions” on page 109 & Maintenance Rollers Codes Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson maintenance rollers. The following are the codes. Maintenance rollers of paper cassette 1: S990011 Maintenance rollers of paper cassette 2 to 4: S990021...
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 3. Pull out paper cassette 1. 4. Turn the printer around, and open rear cover 1. 5. Pull out rear cover 2.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 6. Remove the cover inside the back of the printer. 7. Slide out the two used maintenance rollers, and remove them. 8. Insert two new maintenance rollers until they click into place. Note: Insert the maintenance rollers by rolling them so that you can insert them smoothly.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 9. Hold up the maintenance roller for the paper cassette by rolling it up, and then remove it. 10. Install the new maintenance roller in the paper cassette. 11. Hold down the maintenance roller firmly. 12.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables Related Information “Maintenance Rollers Codes” on page 111 & Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper Cassette 2 to There are two places for replacing the maintenance rollers: on the back of the optional paper cassette unit (two rollers) and on the paper cassette (one roller).
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 4. Turn the printer around, and open the rear cover of the optional paper cassette unit. 5. Remove the screws by a screwdriver and remove the cover on the rear of inside the printer.
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User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 6. Slide out two used maintenance rollers, and remove both of them. 7. Insert two new maintenance rollers until they click into place. Note: Insert the maintenance rollers by rolling them so that you can insert them smoothly. 8.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 9. Install the new maintenance roller in the paper cassette. 10. Hold down the maintenance roller firmly. 11. Fasten the screws to attach the cover back on, and close the rear cover. 12.
Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible. Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions.
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables 3. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab. 4. Select Grayscale. 5. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 6.
❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.
We recommend to turn off the printer. If print quality has still not improved, contact Epson support. ❏ To prevent the print head from drying out, always turn the printer off by pressing the button.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality ❏ There are broken lines or missing segments: The print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step. 6. Select Clean the Print Head. 7. When cleaning is finished, select Print Nozzle Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel 1. Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Enter Setup from the home screen. 3. Select Maintenance > Print Head Alignment. 4.
❏ When paper does not feed correctly from the rear paper feed, load the cleaning sheet that came with the Epson genuine paper in the rear paper feed. If you do not have a cleaning sheet, you can use plain paper instead of the cleaning sheet.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality Cleaning the ADF When the copies, faxes, or scanned images are smeared or the originals do not feed in the ADF correctly, clean the ADF. Important: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the printer. 1.
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User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality 3. Open the document cover. 4. Clean the part that is shown in the illustration. Note: ❏ If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it.
User's Guide Improving Print and Scan Quality Cleaning the Scanner Glass When the copies or scanned images are smeared or scuffed, clean the scanner glass. Important: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the printer. 1.
Applications and Network Service Information Applications and Network Service Information Epson Connect Service Using Epson Connect, you can easily print or scan from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. See the Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu...
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User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 Select Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > View devices and printers in Hardware and Sound. Right-click on your printer, or press and hold it and then select Printing preferences. ❏...
User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information 3. Select the feature that you want to restrict. See the online help for explanations of the setting items. 4. Click OK. Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make various settings such as skipping blank pages, checking the paper width, and fine tuning the printing position.
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User's Guide Applications and Network Service Information Starting the utility ❏ Mac OS X v10.6.x to v10.9.x Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. ❏...
Enter the software name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Except Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 Click the start button, and select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. Starting on Mac OS X Note: EPSON Scan does not support the Mac OS X fast user switching feature.
Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and select All Programs (or Programs) > Epson Software > FAX Utility. Starting on Mac OS X ❏...
When you install E-Web Print, it is displayed in your browser. Click Print or Clip. EPSON Software Updater EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated software on the internet and installs it. You can also update the printer's firmware and manual.
6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer...
If you cannot find the application you want to uninstall in the application list, you cannot uninstall using the Uninstaller. In this situation, select Go > Applications > Epson Software, select the application you want to uninstall, and then drag it to the trash icon.
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Applications and Network Service Information Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications from your local Epson website.
For details, see your documentation. message is still displayed, contact your dealer. Printer error. For details, see your The printer may be damaged. Contact Epson or an authorised Epson documentation. service provider to request repairs. However, non-printing features such as scanning are available.
1. Connect the computer and the printer with a USB cable. (During recovery mode, you cannot update the firmware over a network connection.) 2. Visit your local Epson website for further instructions. Related Information “Contacting Epson Support” on page 189 &...
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User's Guide Solving Problems Code Problem Solution The line was disconnected by the recipient machine. Wait for a while and then try again. ❏ Make sure that the phone cable is connected The product cannot detect the dial tone. correctly and the phone line is working. ❏...
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User's Guide Solving Problems Code Problem Solution ❏ Select Setup > System Administration > Wi-Fi/ A communication error has occurred. Network Settings > Advanced Setup > Email Server > Server Settings, and then check the server settings. ❏ Check the network connection. See the Network Guide for more details.
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User's Guide Solving Problems Code Problem Solution ❏ Check the connections for the printer and the A communication error has occurred. computer. If you are connecting over a network, see the Network Guide. ❏ Make sure that Document Capture Pro is installed on the computer.
1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver”...
User's Guide Solving Problems Caution: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. If the printer starts operating, it could cause an injury. Be careful not to touch the protruding parts to avoid injury. Important: Remove the jammed paper carefully.
User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed (B1) Remove the jammed paper. Removing Jammed Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot (B2) 1. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette. 2. Pull the lever. The cover comes off.
User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Reattach the cover. 5. Insert the paper cassette, and then set the output tray. Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper Cassette (C1/C2/C3/C4) Note: If the optional cabinet and the paper cassette units are installed, do not pull out two or more paper cassettes at the same time.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Insert the paper cassette. Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover 1 (D1) and Rear Cover 2 (D2) 1. Open rear cover 1. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Note: If you cannot remove the paper, pull rear cover 2 a little.
User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Pull out rear cover 2. 4. Remove the jammed paper. 5. Insert rear cover 2. 6. Close rear cover 1. Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Cover (E) of the Optional Paper Cassette Unit 1. Open the rear cover.
User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Close the rear cover. Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF (F) Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the document cover. Otherwise you may be injured.
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User's Guide Solving Problems 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Close the ADF cover. 4. Open the document cover.
User's Guide Solving Problems 5. Remove the jammed paper. 6. Close the document cover. 7. Raise the ADF input tray, and then remove the jammed paper. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following if the paper jams, paper feeds at a slant, several sheets of paper feed at a time, no paper feeds, or paper is ejected.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line just under the symbol inside the edge guide. ❏ Insert the paper cassette all the way. ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems “Cleaning the ADF” on page 126 & Power and Control Panel Problems Power Does Not Turn On ❏ Hold down the button for a little longer. ❏ Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. Power Does Not Turn Off Hold down the button for a little longer.
PhotoEnhance as the Color Management setting. ❏ Mac OS X Select Color Matching from the printer driver's pop-up menu, and then select EPSON Color Controls. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu, and then select anything other than PhotoEnhance.
❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Cleaning the Paper Path” on page 125 & “Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 128 & “Cleaning the ADF” on page 126 & “Print Quality Is Poor” on page 155 & An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Copied Image ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Enable the reduce smear setting for thick paper. If you enable this feature, print quality may decline or the printing may slow down. Therefore, this feature should normally be disabled. ❏ Control panel Select Setup > Maintenance from the home screen, and then enable Thick Paper. ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems The Printed Image Is Inverted Clear any mirror image settings in the printer driver or the application. ❏ Windows Clear Mirror Image on the printer driver's More Options tab. ❏ Mac OS X Clear Mirror Image from the printer driver's Print Settings menu. The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver.
❏ If you cannot scan using any TWAIN-compliant applications, uninstall and then reinstall the TWAIN- compliant application. ❏ For Mac OS X with an Intel processor, if other Epson scanner drivers except for EPSON Scan, such as Rosetta or PPC are installed, uninstall them and EPSON Scan, and then reinstall EPSON Scan.
& Characters Are Blurred ❏ In Office Mode in EPSON Scan, select Image Option on the Image Adjustment tab, and then select Text Enhancement. ❏ In Professional Mode in EPSON Scan, select Document as the Auto Exposure Type in the Original settings.
❏ When using the thumbnail preview for a large original in Professional Mode, the scanning area may not be correct. When previewing in EPSON Scan, create marquees of the area you want to scan on the Normal tab in the Preview window.
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF ❏ When scanning using EPSON Scan, you can scan up to 999 pages in PDF format and up to 200 pages in Multi- TIFF format. When scanning using the control panel, you can scan up to 50 pages in PDF format and in Multi- TIFF format.
❏ In Windows, make sure the printer (fax) is displayed in Devices and Printers, Printer, or Printers and Other Hardware. The printer (fax) is displayed as "EPSON XXXXX (FAX)". If the printer (fax) is not displayed, uninstall and then re-install the FAX Utility. See the following to access Devices and Printers, Printer, or Printers and Other Hardware.
User's Guide Solving Problems “Cannot Send or Receive Faxes” on page 163 & Cannot Send Faxes to a Specific Recipient Check the following if you cannot send faxes to a specific recipient due to an error. ❏ If the recipient machine does not pick up your call within 50 seconds after the printer has finished dialing, the call ends with an error.
User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ If the printer has been set to save received faxes on a memory device, connect the device, in which you have created a folder to save faxes, to the printer. Once the faxes are saved in the device, they are deleted from the printer's memory.
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Fax Mode” on page 26 & “Placing Originals” on page 49 & “Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 128 & Received Fax Quality Is Poor ❏ Enable the ECM setting on the control panel. ❏...
User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Connecting Your Phone Device to the Printer” on page 88 & Answering Machine Cannot Answer Voice Calls On the control panel, set the printer's Rings to Answer setting to a number higher than the number of rings for your answering machine.
“System Administration” on page 30 & Forgot Your Password If you forget the administrator's password, contact your dealer. Related Information “Contacting Epson Support” on page 189 & Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only) See the Network Guide for details.
User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 400 × 2 rows Color ink nozzles: 400 × 2 rows for each color Weight of Paper Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb) Thick Paper 91 to 256 g/m2 (25 to 68 lb) Envelope...
User's Guide Appendix Interface RJ-11 Phone Line, RJ-11 Telephone set connection The specifications may differ by country or region. Wi-Fi Specifications Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency Range 2.4 GHz Coordination Modes *3*4 Infrastructure, Ad hoc , Wi-Fi Direct Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit), WPA-PSK (AES) , WPA2-Enterprise Complies with either IEEE802.11b/g/n or IEEE802.11b/g depending on location of purchase.
❏ A device that requires a dedicated driver ❏ A device with security settings (password, encryption, and so on) ❏ A device with a built-in USB hub Epson cannot guarantee all operations of externally connected devices. Supported Data Specifications File Format JPEG with the Exif Version 2.3 standard taken by digital cameras DCF...
❏ Mac OS X v10.9.x/Mac OS X v10.8.x/Mac OS X v10.7.x/Mac OS X v10.6.x/Mac OS X v10.5.8 Note: ❏ Windows Server operating systems only support the printer driver and EPSON Scan; other applications are not supported. ❏ Mac OS X may not support some applications and features.
TBR21 EN60950-1 For European users We, Seiko Epson Corporation, hereby declare that the following equipment Model is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC: C521A For use only in Ireland, UK, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Malta, Bulgaria, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.
User's Guide Appendix ❏ Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc. Note: Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Responsible use of copyrighted materials: Printers can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before copying published material.
User's Guide Appendix When moving the printer on the casters If you have installed the optional cabinet, you can move the printer without lifting it because the cabinet has casters. However, do not move over uneven or rough surfaces to avoid impacts to the printer. Uninstall the stands for the cabinet and unlock the casters before moving.
User's Guide Appendix Installing the Optional Cabinet The cabinet can be attached to the printer and the optional paper cassette units. Caution: ❏ Make sure you turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the printer, and disconnect any cables before starting installation.
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User's Guide Appendix 5. Place the cabinet on a flat surface and lock the casters at the front. 6. Secure the stands with the attachments and screws.
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User's Guide Appendix 7. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette.
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User's Guide Appendix 8. Lower the printer or an optional paper cassette unit gently onto the cabinet aligning the corners, and then secure them with the screws. Note: ❏ Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws when securing the printer. ❏...
User's Guide Appendix 9. Secure the printer or an optional paper cassette unit at the back with the attachments and screws. 10. Insert the paper cassette, and then attach the output tray. 11. Connect the cables and plug in the printer. Note: When uninstalling the cabinet, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, disconnect any cables, and then perform the installation procedure in reverse.
User's Guide Appendix Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units You can install up to three paper cassette units. Caution: ❏ Make sure you turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the printer, and disconnect any cables before starting installation. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock. ❏...
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User's Guide Appendix 5. Place the optional paper cassette unit where you want to set up the printer. 6. Remove the output tray and pull out the paper cassette. 7. Stack all optional paper cassette units on top of each other, and then secure them with the screws.
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User's Guide Appendix 8. Lower the printer gently onto the optional paper cassette aligning the corners, and then secure them with the screws using a screw driver. Note: Depending on the configuration, some screws may be left over after assembly. 9.
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User's Guide Appendix 10. Insert a label showing the size of the paper to be loaded in the cassette into the holder. 11. Insert the paper cassette, and then attach the output tray. 12. Place the sticker indicating the cassette number. 13.
User's Guide Appendix Related Information “Optional Paper Cassette Unit Code” on page 183 & “Installing the Optional Cabinet” on page 179 & Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver To use the installed optional paper cassette unit, the printer driver needs to acquire the necessary information. Setting the Optional Paper Cassette Unit in the Printer Driver - Windows Note: Log on to your computer as an administrator.
Depending on the product, the dial list data for fax and/or network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, data and/or settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering data and/or settings even during a warranty period.